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WOMEN

Olympic Torch Relay’s “Men-Only” Boat Ride Lambasted for Sexism

When it was announced that the olympic torch would be carried through a men-only boat ride, there was a huge public backlash.

ENTERTAINMENT

The Game That Sparked a Quasi-National Holiday in Japan

How a new game release proved so distracting that a handful of companies decided just to give all their employees the day…

WOMEN

Web Commercial Calling Gender Equality “Outdated” Sparks Anger, Major Backlash

Hodo Station has sparked criticism over its portrayal of gender equality as a thing of the past.

POLITICS

“Olympig”: Olympics Official Insults Watanabe Naomi, Gets Canned

After his controversial proposal to dress Watanabe Naomi up as a pig, the creative director for the Tokyo Olympics stepped down.

JAPANESE LANGUAGE

Husband in Japanese: 6 Words and When to Use Each

Japanese is fraught with unspoken rules and meanings. For example: how should people refer to their husbands?

SOCIETY

Forced “Breast Checks” at Japanese Schools Leave Parents Aghast

An unofficial "black regulation" at some Japanese schools is decried as "creepy" and "disgusting" by parents and students alike.

PATREON

Japan’s Problem Isn’t Old Politicians

Mori Yoshiro's derogatory statements about women, some critics say, are reflective of much more systemic problems in Japan.

OPINION

A Short History of the Misogynist Musings of Mori Yoshiro

The head of Japan' Olympics effort is in hot water for his misogynistic statements. Sadly, this isn't the first time that's happened.