HISTORY
The Geisha Who Took Down a Prime Minister
In 1989, Uno Sōsuke burst onto the scene as the new prime minister of Japan. Only 69 days later, he'd resign -…
LDP
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HISTORY
WOMEN
New 2023 Gender Gap Report Shows Women’s Progress Slipping in Japan
The latest Gender Gap report from the World Economic Forum shows Japan sliding even further in its support for gender equality.
LGBTQ
Despite Broad Public Support, Japan’s LDP Balks on Marriage Equality
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party will likely not move on marriage equality - even though a majority of its own supporters approve.
NEWS
Breaking: Prime Minister Kishida Evacuated from Speech Following Explosion
At 11:30 AM on April 15th in Wakayama City, a planned speech by Prime Minister Kishida at Saikazaki Fishing Harbor was suddenly…
LGBTQ
Gay Politician Confronts Japan’s PM Over Same Sex Marriage
A gay member of Japan's political opposition had a powerful moment when he called out PM Kishida's refusal to act on same-sex…
LGBTQ
Japan Reacts Fiercely to PM Secretary’s Anti-LGBTQ Remarks
How discriminatory comments by Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio's secretary may lead to actual reform on LGBTQ+ issues in Japan.
LGBTQ
Japan PM’s Secretary Sacked After Anti-LGBTQ+ Comments
Just days after his boss threw cold water on marriage equality, Prime Minister Kishida Fumio's secretary makes blatantly anti-LGBTQ+ comments.
LGBTQ
Japanese Politician Sugita Mio “Apologizes” for Her Discriminatory LGBTQ+ Remarks
LDP politician Sugita Mio finally apologized for years worth of discriminatory statements towards LGBTQ+ people and minorities. But why now?