WOMEN
Group Chooses Japanese Politician’s Most Sexist Statements of 2019
A group of Japanese feminists wants the public to vote on the worst anti-female and anti-LGBT statement of the year. Here are…
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Japan’s Gender Gap Improves – But Not Enough
A new report shows some progress in Japan's gender gap - but also highlights big problems. What are the key factors holding…
WOMEN
Japanese Women Decry Job-Seeking Harassment
"If you refuse, we'll bad-mouth you." From inappropriate advice to demands for sex, Japanese women open up about job-seeking harassment.
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Ama-San: A Look at Japan’s Female Free Divers
Learn about the culture, skills, and economic developments of the ama-san, a dying culture of sea-faring women with historic roots.
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6 Facts About Gender Equality in Japan
A vocal minority on the Internet wants the English speaking world to believe women have no issues with gender equality in Japan.…
WOMEN
Sexist Rules on Glasses Stir Backlash in Japan
An article on the experiences of women who were forbidden from wearing glasses at work goes viral - and has many Japanese…
WOMEN
Female Sushi Chef in Japan Endures Twitter Pile-On
Twitter users swarm a female sushi chef and her business after she's featured in an article calling out sexism in Japan's sushi…
JAPANESE LANGUAGE
New Japanese Words Describe an Eventful 2019
The annual list of hot new Japanese words provides valuable insights into the ideas and events that dominated the country this past…