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ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Apr 19, 2016
Front-runner in Philippines presidential race apologizes for rape remark
A Philippine mayor who built a reputation for fighting crime apologized Tuesday for a rape comment that caused a political storm and could dent his chances of winning the presidency in an election just three weeks away.
WORLD / Society
Apr 15, 2016
Breakthrough Generation needed to end culture of violence against women
Mallika Dutt and Sonali Khan have an ambitious goal: to mobilize an entire generation to put an end to violence against women — and men are at the heart of their campaign.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Apr 14, 2016
Minors lured into SNS-assisted crimes set record in 2015
Japan saw a record number of minors fall prey to molestation, prostitution and other crimes via social networking services or online community spaces last year, and nearly all of the victims were female, police said Thursday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Apr 7, 2016
France passes law that punishes prostitutes' clients
French lawmakers on Wednesday approved a bill against prostitution and sex trafficking that bans buying sex, not selling it. Customers will face fines and be made to attend awareness classes on the harms of the sex trade.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 4, 2016
American School in Japan launches scholarship to 'promote healing' in wake of sex-abuse scandal
The American School in Japan on Monday presented a student with a scholarship created as part of the Tokyo school's efforts to honor survivors of former teacher Jack Moyer's sex abuse and "promote healing and reconciliation" in its community.
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Mar 31, 2016
U.N. widens sex abuse allegation probe against peacekeepers in Central Africa
The United Nations on Wednesday said it has widened an investigation of allegations sexual exploitation and abuse by foreign peacekeepers in Central African Republic and notified authorities in France, Gabon and Burundi about the charges.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / THE FOREIGN ELEMENT
Mar 30, 2016
Evidence mounts of missed red flags in case of former Tokyo teacher facing U.S. child rape charges
Fugitive 'Mr. Wonder' returned to Tokyo in the 1980s and visited St. Mary's International School, witness says.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Mar 23, 2016
U.S. sailor admits to Okinawa rape: police
A U.S. Navy sailor arrested on a charge of raping a Japanese woman in Okinawa has admitted to the crime, investigative sources said Wednesday. They said he reversed an earlier denial.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / TELLING LIVES
Mar 16, 2016
Kyoto monk on a mission opens his doors to diversity
Business-savvy Zen abbot invites media attention, praise and criticism with his embrace of same-sex weddings.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Mar 15, 2016
U.S. man who appeared on NHK arrested over video footage of sexual encounter with minor
An American man who appeared on an NHK program as a reporter has been arrested on suspicion of saving a video of him having sex with an underage girl to a computer, police said.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Mar 14, 2016
U.S. sailor held for alleged rape at Naha hotel
The government lodges a protest with the United States following the alleged rape of a Japanese tourist by a 24-year-old U.S. sailor in Okinawa.
JAPAN
Mar 13, 2016
Iga to become third municipality to recognize same-sex partnerships
The city of Iga, Mie Prefecture, will start recognizing same-sex partnerships as equivalent to marriage in April, becoming the third local government to address discrimination against sexual minorities.
EDITORIALS
Mar 12, 2016
Sex harassment in the workplace
A survey by the labor ministry finds rampant sexual harassment in the workplace.
JAPAN / Society
Mar 9, 2016
U.N. report urges Japan to ban sexual exploitation of schoolgirls
Japan should ban all commercial activity leading to the sexual exploitation of children, a report by a U.N. human rights official said, showing particular concern over the so-called "JK business," which refers to dating services offered by teenage schoolgirls.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Mar 4, 2016
Film depicting horrors faced by 'comfort women' for Japan army tops Korea box office
A film based on the horrors experienced by "comfort women" in Japanese military brothels during World War II, whose doubtful commercial appeal meant it took 14 years and the contributions of 75,000 individual donors to complete, is top of the box office in South Korea.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 25, 2016
U.S. gay marriage advocate calls for Japanese to build support
The influential head of a U.S. gay rights group urged Japan Thursday to help legalize same-sex marriage by building favorable public opinion.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 18, 2016
Panasonic to recognize people in same-sex unions
Panasonic from April will recognize employees in same-sex unions as married, possibly conferring on them paid leave and other benefits that accompany the status.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Feb 17, 2016
Third Japanese municipality recognizes same-sex unions
The city of Iga, Mie Prefecture, has announced it will start issuing certificates recognizing same-sex partnerships starting in April, Japan's third municipal government and the first outside Tokyo to take such a step.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Feb 15, 2016
It's the season of love: Won't someone please grab hold of my chin?
In Japan these days, it can seem as if love itself is on the decline — and that no one really cares.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / FOREIGN AGENDA
Feb 3, 2016
Why the 'comfort women' statues should stay — and continue to disturb
On holiday in Hanoi, I found myself trying to explain 'comfort women' to my 13-year-old son.

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