HISTORY
The Indomitable Lady Onami of Sukagawa
Too often, history leaves out the Japanese women who left their mark on the world around them. Meet Lady Onami, who led…
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HISTORY
SOCIAL MEDIA
Anger in Japan Over “I Know You from P*rnHub!” Video Prank
Social media ire breaks out at a group of young comedians who chose to accost random women and yell out "you're that…
POLITICS
Female Olympian’s Gold Medal Replaced After Mayoral Chomp
Groans were heard world 'round when the mayor of Nagoya took a bite out of an Olympian's hard-earned gold, but that wasn't…
JAPANESE LANGUAGE
A Japanese Teacher’s Reflections on “Living” Language
Japanese teacher Chihiro Morioka reflects on a career spent learning and teaching language in both Japanese and English - and the lessons…
POLITICS
Survey Reveals 10 JPN Politicians Women Want Gone
5000 Japanese women discuss the politicians they want out of government, revealing a litany of controversy and public gaffes.
SOCIETY
Sex Ed in Japan: TV Doing More for Teens than the Government
The Japanese government is finally revising its approach to sex ed in Japan. But media and online creators are still filling in…
CULTURE
Licensed in Silk – a Mixed Nikkei’s Journey in Studying Kimono in Japan
Newly licensed in the wearing of kimono, Rin takes a look back at what drew her closer to the traditional clothing- and…
LAW & CRIME
Ito Shiori Wins First Defamation Lawsuit Against Twitter Troll
A Twitter troll claimed Ito Shiori, face of #metoo in Japan, was operating under a false identity - so she took him…