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WOMEN

Japan’s New Guidelines for Women’s Toilets Have Men Online Hopping Mad

The country will recommend buildings provide more facilities for women than men, bringing Japan closer to international standards.

WOMEN

Japan’s Prime Minister Avoids Challenging Sumo’s Gendered Ring Ban

Takaichi Sanae sidestepped an issue that would likely have caused a row amongst her right-wing supporters.

INSIDER

Princess in a Bikini: Japan Lashes Out at Grok, X’s Nonconsensual Lewds Bot

A new wave of deepfakes enabled by the social media network's Grok chatbot is angering Japanese cosplayers and artists.

SEX & NIGHTLIFE

As Overseas Sex Work From Japan Booms, Solo Female Travelers Face Border Trouble

More Japanese women are going overseas for prostitution. That's leading to women outside the industry being turned back at the border.

SOCIETY

80% of Japan’s Singles are Exhausted From Seeking Marriage, Survey Shows

As Japan's population continues to decline, many singles say the pressure to get hitched is taking a toll.

SEX & NIGHTLIFE

Love Hotel Scandal Claims Career of Japanese City Mayor

Ex-mayor Ogawa Akira insists the 10+ times she went to a love hotel with another city employee were strictly business.

WOMEN

Japanese Mom’s Post “Quitting” Motherhood Ignites Social Media Debate

Many called the woman a bad mother and even an evil human being. But other overworked Japanese mothers sympathized.

HISTORY

The War of Brides and Babies: Behind Japan’s “Anti-Communist” Mixed-Race Baby Boom

How the Red Cross and other organizations used war brides and the adoption of mixed-race children to fight the Cold War.