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Japan passes law requiring efforts for equal number of male and female...
Back-to-back unanimous votes draw praise from Minister in Charge of Women’s Empowerment, but will anything really change? On Wednesday, the House of Councilors, the upper of Japan’s two houses of...
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Japanese all-girls e-sports teams apologizes to fans after learning one of...
Team enjoys a variety of games, but is strictly a single-sex organization. Back in October, Japanese Call of Duty clan Whip decided to branch out. Dropping its exclusive focus on Activision’s...
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Popular anime declares “Boys can be princesses too,” prompts apology from...
Pretty Cure encourages boys who feel like it to wear dresses and be princesses, hotel apologizes for not being progressive enough. As Japan’s most popular currently airing magical girl anime series,...
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Our male reporter cross-dresses for second time, learns more about how hard...
They always say that you should try to walk in someone else’s shoes if you really want to understand them. In June, our Japanese-language reporter Ahiru Neko borrowed the skills of a professional...
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Japanese high schools stop asking students to specify their gender on...
Two prefectures do away with once-standard question, over two dozen more consider following their lead. Just about any stable job in Japan requires at least a high-school education, but compulsory...
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6 surprising things about having a baby in Japan
No pain relief, umbilical cord keepsakes, modesty curtains and a sushi free-for-all – what’s it really like to have a baby in Japan? Japanese women aren’t having a whole lot of babies these days, with...
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“Women, go back to the kitchen” command misogynistic election banners seen in...
Female candidate and male opponent denounce classless political message. On Sunday, a special election will be held to fill a vacant seat in Japan’s House of Representatives. Denny Tamaki, the previous...
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“Male, female…other?” Japan form-makers consider possible LGBT discrimination...
For gay, transgender and nonbinary individuals in Japan, filling in forms can be daunting. But how to handle it? The term “sexual minority” in Japanese refers to anyone who falls under the LGBT+...
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Hello Kitty blames herself for guys feeling embarrassed about liking her,...
”I haven’t been strong enough,” Sanrio star says. It’s been just about a year since Hello Kitty debuted as a YouTuber, and the Sanrio star recently opened up her online mailbag to answer questions...
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No gender, photo, or first name – Japanese company makes major shakeup to job...
In Japan, looking for a job usually means snapping a photo, but not at this company. Just like in other countries, writing a resume is an important part of job hunting in Japan, but in Japan you...
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High school students create petition to change the name of Family Mart’s...
These students object to the unconscious sexism of the name. As you probably know by now, Japanese society, like many others in the world, is still working on attaining gender equality. In Japanese...
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How much do Japanese men and women pay on dates? Survey finds large gap
Big spenders bump up one gender’s average. It’s true that you can’t buy love, but it’s also true that it’s hard to get someone to open their heart if you’re never willing to open your wallet for them....
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Head of Tokyo Olympics doesn’t want women in leadership roles because he...
”Women, they have a very competitive nature.” On Wednesday afternoon, the Organizing Committee for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics held a meeting, with committee president Yoshiro Mori in attendance....
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Captain Tsubasa anime character cleared of gender-based violence charges by...
Judge rules slapping girl in the face did not constitute promoting violence towards women. Soccer saga Captain Tsubasa is one of the most popular sports anime ever made, and not just in its home...
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Tokyo Olympic chief may resign over misogynistic remarks, promises statement
Over 500 volunteers have quit following Yoshiro Mori’s controversial remarks about how much women talk. Very little has gone smoothly in the preparations for the Tokyo Olympics. Some of the problems,...
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Tokyo Olympics organizing committee president resigns over sexist remarks
Yoshiro Mori apologizes, insists “I have supported all women.” On Friday, a special meeting of the Organizing Committee of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics was held. The session was called in order...
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Public schools in Japan’s Saga Prefecture will no longer regulate/check...
“Male” and “female” uniform designations, character strap prohibitions also removed. Over the last several months, there’s been an increasing sentiment in Japan that it’s time for schools to take...
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Japanese high schools abolish old rules, provide freedom with underwear, hair...
Pressured to review outdated prohibitions, an entire prefecture says goodbye to “relics of the past”. Controversial school regulations have been under the spotlight in Japan recently, with an...
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Japanese high school adds culottes to uniforms to better accommodate gender...
Changes also coming to blazer buttons at Hyogo school. As adjectives, “uniform” and “diverse” are complete opposites. All the same, Yamasaki Prefectural High School, in the town of Shiso, Hyogo...
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Tokyo entertainment complex remodels restroom to remove gender-neutral setup
Tokyu Kabukicho Tower’s genderless restroom had attracted negative reactions since the building’s opening last spring. Prior to the opening of the Tokyu Kabukicho Tower last April, the project was...
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