POLITICS
The Empress: Koike Yuriko and Japan’s Far-Right Patriarchy
Far rightist...or rank political opportunist? Either way, says our author, the popularity of Tokyo Governor Koike Yuriko says a lot about Japan.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Behind Kimura Hana’s Death, a Flailing TV Station
As revelations around Kimura Hana's death continue to surface, it helps to know a little about Fuji Television - and its sinking…
WOMEN
Kanno Sugako and Her Daring Revolution
How a writer and socialist revolutionary ended up undertaking a daring plot to take out the Meiji Emperor - and the price…
LAW & CRIME
With New Ito Shiori Lawsuit, Japan’s Troll Backlash Continues
Ito Shiori's lawsuit against people who have defamed her on social media is part of a growing trend in Japan aimed at…
WOMEN
The Feminist Movement in Japan: 1980s to Present
As Japanese feminism entered the modern era, it debated hot button issues such as sex work and domestic violence - and also…
WOMEN
Why Feminism Remains “The F-Word” in Japan
A Japanese feminist shares her thoughts on why it's hard for feminists to get their points across in the country - and…
WOMEN
The Feminist Movement in Japan: WWII to the 1970s
How the feminist movement in Japan worked after World War II to free women from the traditionally assigned role of the "good…
WOMEN
Comedian: Wait for Jobless Women to Become Sex Workers
Japanese comedian Okamura Takashi has apologized for comments that many have derided as sexist and cruel - but some say it's not…