LIVING IN JAPAN
The Zairyu Card App: An Invasion of Privacy
A government app designed to spot residency card forgeries puts the foreign community of Japan on edge, increasing feelings of alienation.
human rights
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LIVING IN JAPAN
LGBTQ
Miwa’s Plight: A Discussion About Trans and Immigration Rights
In an interview with UJ, Pato-Chan, a trans Filipina woman in Japan detained for 15 months, explains her ongoing struggle.
LGBTQ
Japan’s Buddhist World Slowly Opens Up to LGBT+ Citizens
Japan's conservative Buddhist community hasn't always been accepting of sexual minorities - but things are changing for the better.
FEATURED
Japan’s Schindler: How Sugihara Chiune Saved Thousands Of Jewish Refugees
The story of how a Japanese diplomat went against the dictates of his own government in order to issue Jewish refugees with…
POLITICS
New Bill Could Make Disrespecting Japan’s Flag a Crime
A faction in Japan's conservative ruling government is making a second attempt to outlaw desecration of the nation's flag. Will it fly?
LGBTQ
Kids of Japanese LGBT Families Speak Out on New Program
A program on NHK interviewed over 10 children from LGBT households about some of the issues faced by LGBT families in Japan.
POLITICS
Fight to Raise Japan’s National Age of Consent Ramps Up
Japan is considering following South Korea and raising the national age of sexual consent - but the effort isn't without hurdles.
SOCIETY
Survey Reveals Japan’s Enormous Dependence on Child Care Institutions
A new survey conducted by the Japanese government brings to light just how many kids are left to wallow in Japan's foster…