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…
human rights
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HISTORY
LGBTQ
Japanese TV Station Outs Transgender Woman, Faces Backlash
An ambush segment on a local television station in Japan resulted in a woman's accidental outing, putting the station's actions under the…
SOCIETY
Is It Too Soon for Joint Custody in Japan?
Joint custody might become more common in Japan - but family advocates say the country should do more to protect women and…
SOCIAL MEDIA
Living Unapologetically: Tweet Sparks Conversation on Language Towards Japan’s Disabled
"The truth is you're a burden." Learn how one woman's comments about Japanese attitudes towards disabled citizens sparked a nasty backlash -…
CULTURE
Burakumin: Japan’s Hounded “Untouchables”
While Japan has no formal caste system today, one "underclass" still finds itself routinely hounded and persecuted.
POLITICS
Japan Considers Compensation for Forced Sterilization Under Eugenics Law
Japan's eugenics law remained on the books until 1996. Now, the victims are fighting back - and the country's government grapples for…
SOCIETY
The Shocking Consequences of Mental Illness Stigma in Japan
Despite having a fairly efficient health care system, Japan lags behind in providing both awareness and support for mentally ill people.
SOCIETY
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.