domestic violence

Separate Ways: Why Joint Parenting After Divorce in Japan is So Rare

In Japan, divorce often means a permanent good-bye for at least one parent. Learn why some activists are fighting to change that.

The Kurihara Mia Case: Should Dead Girl’s Mom Be Charged for Staying Silent?

Kurihara Mia died at the hands of her father, but now her mother is under arrest for neglect. How much culpability does…

Is Japan Too Deferential to Parents? Advocates Speak Out After 10-Year-Old’s Death

A second high-profile death of an abused child leaves experts questioning why Japan gives so much credence to the wishes of parents.