WOMEN
“She Is Me”: Activists March for Slain Unhoused Woman
The murder of a woman in Tokyo brings activists to the streets to demand Japan's government do more to help those left…
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WOMEN
POLITICS
As Japan’s Residents Struggle, Its Government Funds Dating Apps
As Japan deals with its worst moment of the COVID-19 crisis, its government seems more focused on getting people to make babies.
WOMEN
Women Sound Alarm as Japan Plans to Slash Childcare Benefits
A planned subsidy cut by the Suga government could be a major blow to women and families already struggling during the COVID-19…
FEATURED
“Love Tights” Campaign Lands Tights Maker in Trouble
A tights manufacturer in Japan seemed to forget who its target audience was when it launched this hyper-sexualized art campaign.
FEATURED
Why Sugita Mio’s Hate Speech Was Fully Predictable
A social critic in Japan describes Sugita Mio's rise in Japan's right wing - and why her recent bigoted statements aren't at…
PATREON
Justice For “Comfort Women” in the 2000 Women’s Tribunal
In 2000, several organizations in multiple countries banded together to put Japan's Imperial regime on trial for its crimes against women. Here's…
WOMEN
Women Grab Spotlight in Japan’s Fall 2020 Drama Season
A truckload of female characters and an increased focused on women's issues show how Japanese drama reflects a changing Japan.
ENTERTAINMENT
These Strange Japanese YouTube Manga Ads Are Offending Everyone
Offended by these Japanese ads on YouTube? It's not just you - they're universally despised in Japan as well.