Women
Japan’s Flower Demos: A Report from the Scene
Sachiko Ishikawa provides a first-hand report from one of Japan's Flower Demos, where women share how Japan's systems have failed to protect…
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Japanese Geisha and Maiko: From Past to Present
Dispelling some of the myths around traditional geisha and maiko, and understanding the training, history, and evolution of geisha from the past…
Women
Ito Shiori’s Journey to Winning High-Profile Rape Case
It took over four years, but Ito Shiori finally secured a victory in her rape case - for herself, and for all…
Society
Four Reasons Why Japan’s Marriage Rate is Decreasing
Why are fewer people in Japan getting married? A recent survey captures the top reasons why both men and women are shunning…
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…
Entertainment
Japan’s TV Habits are Changing
Two great recent Japanese dramas failed to draw a TV audience - but they weren't failures. Here's why.
History
A Jewish Pilgrimage to Sugihara Chiune’s Consulate
Author Noah Oskow travels to Lithuania to connect with his own Jewish past at Sugihara Chiune's consulate, now a memorial to the…
Business and Economy
Cashless Donations at Buddhist Temples on the Rise
More and more Buddhist templates are supplementing donation boxes with cashless donation systems - a trend that has some in Japan's Buddhist…