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.
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POLITICS
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.
SOCIETY
Why The Mukoseki is Japan’s Deadliest Legal Trap
People without a family registry can die without access to essential services. Divorce law and Japan's koseki system explain why.
WOMEN
COVID-19 Disproportionately Affecting Women and Children in Japan
A new study from Japan adds more evidence that the pandemic is having a lopsided impact on women and children.
FOOD
Japanese Students Launch New Campaign Against “Mom’s Cooking” Stereotype
Student activists are asking a major Japanese convenience store chain to rename a product line they say promotes outdated gender stereotypes.