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Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Oct 20, 2022
Trump deposed by rape accuser’s lawyers in defamation suit
Trump had no choice but to go ahead with the deposition after a New York judge last week rejected the former president's latest effort to put the questioning on hold.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Oct 13, 2022
Former skater Sarah Abitbol 'feels punished' for speaking out about sexual abuse
Former figure skating star Sarah Abitbol lifted the lid on sexual abuse in sports in France by revealing she was raped by her former coach as a teenager — but says she feels she was "punished" as a result.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Oct 12, 2022
Rape scandal triggers exit of Hockey Canada chief and board
It was recently revealed in the media that Hockey Canada had two slush funds to settle payments for victims of sexual assault, and the organization has lost several of its top sponsors.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Oct 11, 2022
Tokyo begins accepting applications under same-sex partnership system
The system does not offer the legal benefits of marriage for same-sex couples but has been welcomed by LGBTQ rights groups as a small step forward.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Oct 5, 2022
Becky Sauerbrunn calls for ouster of officials named in abuse report
The two-time World Cup winner said players were 'horrified and heartbroken' by the findings of a report published on Monday following a year-long investigation.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Oct 4, 2022
U.S. women's soccer probe uncovers 'systemic' abuse and sexual misconduct
The 172-page report included interviews with more than 200 NWSL players and detailed patterns of abuse from team coaches.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Sep 30, 2022
Tokyo court gives same-sex married couple partial win in residency ruling
The court ruled that denying an American man a “designated activities” residency status was against the constitutional guarantee of equality under the law.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Sep 29, 2022
Same-sex married couple hopeful Japan court will overturn residential status decision
Despite the strength of their relationship, their legal status and limited ability to live together in Japan as a couple has been a constant source of stress and anxiety.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Sep 1, 2022
Thousands back former SDF member demanding sexual assault probe
Rina Gonoi, 22, alleges that she was assaulted by multiple male colleagues while on a training exercise in 2021, a year after she joined the Ground Self-Defense Force.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 1, 2022
Toyota won't renew contract with actor Teruyuki Kagawa after alleged sexual assault
The automaker has already pulled its commercials featuring Kagawa, and broadcaster TBS has said it will remove the actor from its weekday morning information program.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Aug 29, 2022
4chan owner under fire for sexual violence remarks in wake of scandal
2channel founder Hiroyuki Nishimura said that hostesses who entertain men at bars receive high pay in exchange for tolerating sexual violence, triggering harsh criticism.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 26, 2022
Actor Teruyuki Kagawa apologizes after report alleges he groped hostess
The report also said the kabuki performer took off the hostess' bra and passed it around to colleagues in an incident in 2019.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Aug 21, 2022
In India, new trauma as 11 convicted of gang rape and murder walk free
The convicts' early release came as the country marks 10 years since the horrific gang-rape of a young woman on a bus in the capital, New Delhi, which set off nationwide protests.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 1, 2022
Singapore signals male-sex ban review won’t allow gay marriage
The country has grappled with how to make its society more inclusive of the LGBT community even as some countries around the world move toward recognizing same-sex marriages.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jul 22, 2022
Taiwanese court gives OK for same-sex marriage involving Japanese person
Following the court decision, the first same-sex marriage between a Japanese and Taiwanese in Taiwan is expected to be formalized.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 13, 2022
Saitama University students create brochure to raise awareness of sexual violence
The booklet explains that 70% of all sexual assaults are committed by people who actually know their victims.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jul 10, 2022
Japan's top court upholds damages ruling in #MeToo rape case
The Supreme Court finalized a ruling ordering a former senior television reporter to pay journalist Shiori Ito u00a53.3 million in damages over the high-profile case.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jun 30, 2022
Tokyo court dismisses suit over sex industry's exclusion from pandemic aid
The assistance in question does not cover businesses in the sex industry, such as companies dispatching sex workers, operators of 'love hotels' or accommodations for sexual activities.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jun 30, 2022
Singer R. Kelly given 30-year prison term for racketeering and sex crimes
The sentence was imposed nine months after Kelly, 55, was convicted of exploiting his stardom and wealth over decades to lure women and underage girls into his orbit for sex.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society / EXPLAINER
Jun 29, 2022
Unpacking Japan's latest ruling on same-sex marriage
While the Osaka and Sapporo courts agreed on one key point, they diverged on whether the lack of same-sex marriage violates the Constitution's equality principle.
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
China’s economic growth comes in worse than expected
Pedestrians in the Wangfujing shopping area in Beijing on July 11, 2024. China's economic growth in the second quarter was lower than forecast, adding pressure on Chinese leaders to lift confidence at the Chinese Communist Party's third plenum this week.
Kansai airports to increase takeoff and landing slots ahead of Osaka Expo
Kansai International Airport in Izumisano, Osaka Prefecture. The upper limit on the number of takeoff and landing slots at the airport as well as Kobe Airport in Hyogo Prefecture will be raised in spring next year ahead of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka.
Shooter came within inches of killing Trump, but left few clues as to why
An aerial view shows the stage where Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump had been standing during an assassination attempt the day before, and the roof of a nearby building where a gunman was shot dead by law enforcement, in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Sunday.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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