ENTERTAINMENT
Hirano Aya’s Harassment in the Anime Industry All Too Common
Death Note voice actress Hirano Aya talked recently about threats against her life. Sadly, her story isn't a rare case in the…
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ENTERTAINMENT
NEWS
Terao Saho: Singer-songwriter-essayist floats between real and ethereal
In his newest entry in his "Untranslated" series, Eric Margolis talks with singer-songwriter-essayist Terao Saho to explore her differing approaches to writing…
CULTURE
Park Closure and Strollers Highlight Hurdles of Raising Kids in Japan
A park in Japan will close thanks partly to one resident - and it has some up in arms about the country's…
ENTERTAINMENT
Okada Nana Leaves AKB48 Over “Nonexistent” Dating Ban Rule
AKB48 star Okada Nana has left the group over a relationship ban that the group's management swears up and down does not…
LAW & CRIME
#MeToo in JET: One Woman’s 7-Year Battle Against Sexual Abuse
How one woman found herself without resources or assistance after she was sexually assaulted in the JET Program - and how she…
WOMEN
Self-Defense Forces Soldier Speaks Out on Her Double Harassment
A former member of Japan's Self Defense Force (SDF) talks about the online abuse she's received since reporting on her sexual assault.
WOMEN
Japanese Law Made Me Change My Name Three Times
A Japanese woman's first-hand account of how Japan's law requiring joint spousal surnames impacted her life and sense of identity.
SOCIETY
Gyaru Girl Segregated by School Over Her Hair Color
A young gyaru fashion model is struggling to balance work and school - and her school's policies are making it harder.