SOCIETY
Middle-Age Divorce in Japan Is (Still) On the Rise
The divorce rate in Japan has been stable for years. But one number keeps going up: older couples who've gotten sick of…
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SOCIETY
HISTORY
Was Divorce in Japan’s Edo Era Easy?
Divorce in Japan's Edo era was a simple affair...if you were a man. For women, "divorce temples" provided a way out.
NEWS
Japanese Basketball Stars Speak Out on “Daily” Racism
Several multiracial Japanese basketball stars are speaking out on social media about the racism they face on a daily basis.
WOMEN
Japanese Woman’s “Death by Housework” Goes Unacknowledged
A woman was worked to death - but since it was "just housework", Japan's government won't acknowledge it. How her family is…
PATREON
Everyone Knew About Kagawa Teruyuki
The more we learn about the ongoing Kagawa Teruyuki scandal, the worse it gets. Some recent commentary translated for our Patreon subscribers.
WOMEN
Kitamura Harue: The Legacy of Japan’s First Female Mayor
A look at the life of Japan's first female mayor, Harue Kitamura, and the legacy she left behind for aspiring women in…
POLITICS
Anti-LGBT Politician Sugita Mio Assigned to Kishida Cabinet; Criticism Abounds
Sugita Mio is widely known for her controversial statements regarding LGBT, diversity and women's rights. Now the new member of the ruling…
WOMEN
Japan’s Gender Gap Widens, According to 2022 Global Gender Gap Report
The 2022 annual Global Gender Gap Report by the WEF ranks Japan's gender gap at 116 of 145 countries. What accounts for…