Japan women's rights

Efforts to annul outdated marriage provisions through the courts have failed. Can the legislature overcome the deeply entrenched political gap hindering reform?

A Shinto priest explains the ancient Japanese religion – and the crucial, often forgotten role women played in keeping it alive after World War II.

For many, Mori’s derogatory remarks toward women were the final straw in growing distrust behind the delayed Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.

Japan’s law requiring married couples to use the same surname has come under the spotlight as a significant obstacle to women’s empowerment.

A more uncertain and competitive political climate could lead to urgently needed quota legislation for female politicians.

As stay-at-home appeals start to take effect in Japan, alarms have been raised over a growing worldwide trend in domestic abuse cases.

Students ramp up pressure on universities to address sexual violence during job hunting.

Despite a record number of female and handicapped candidates winning seats, hurdles remain.

A controversy surrounding women being forced to wear high heels at work has exploded into a new #KuToo protest movement.

Protesters blame Japan’s penal code after a court acquits a father of raping his daughter based on the victim’s lack of physical resistance.

After years of community pressure to raise awareness, abuse victims are speaking out in record numbers.