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Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 12, 2016
Tokyo, Seoul agree part of 'comfort women' funds to be spent on medical, nursing care
The historic "comfort women" agreement made progress Friday as Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida said Tokyo and Seoul have largely agreed to spend some of Japan's ¥1 billion contribution on medical and nursing care for the survivors.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 12, 2016
Overseas trip to forestall annual visit to Yasukuni by new defense chief Inada
Despite much speculation, new defense chief Tomomi Inada probably won't visit problematic Yasukuni Shrine on Japan's surrender anniversary and will instead catch a flight to Djibouti.
WORLD / Society
Aug 11, 2016
Lesbians sue New Jersey for insisting on sex with a man to prove infertility
Four lesbian women are suing a U.S. state for discrimination for insisting women have unprotected sex with a man to prove they are infertile and claim insurance cover for treatment.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 6, 2016
'Comfort women' statue unveiled in Sydney
An unveiling ceremony was held Saturday for a statue intended to commemorate the issue of "comfort women" that will be installed on the grounds of a church in suburban Sydney next year.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 3, 2016
Abe's defense minister pick sparks concern over relations with South Korea
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's choice for the key post of defense minister, Tomomi Inada, is a politician known for her strong nationalistic views.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Aug 1, 2016
Men in Iran don hijab veils in solidarity with women
Authorities in Iran may find the latest social media campaign for women's rights difficult to cover up.
Japan Times
JAPAN / CHUBU CONNECTION
Aug 1, 2016
Nagoya student goes on world tour with pregnancy vest
A Japanese student has been traveling the world wearing a pregnancy simulator and inviting men to put on the 10 kg vest to feel the struggles faced by expectant women.
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 31, 2016
Tokyo seeks semantic clarity on 'comfort women' cash
The government will seek South Korean confirmation that the ¥1 billion transfer needed to complete the landmark deal settling the 'comfort women' issue does not constitute reparations.
JAPAN
Jul 28, 2016
Tokyo court rules against conservative group suing Asahi over 'comfort women' articles
The Tokyo District Court on Thursday dismissed two lawsuits over articles published decades ago by the daily newspaper and retracted in 2014.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 27, 2016
Dropping statue-for-money demand, Japan seen paying ¥1 billion into Korean 'comfort women' fund in August
In an apparent reversal, Japan plans to provide the ¥1 billion deposit to South Korea required under the landmark "comfort women" pact without waiting for a controversial statue to be removed from near the Japanese Embassy in Seoul, according to sources.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 27, 2016
Tokyo forum urges working women to think big, bring diversity
Women in Japan should not hesitate to dream big and have the confidence to develop their careers in order to boost diversity in the workplace, panelists at Japan's largest annual conference for working women said.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History
Jul 27, 2016
Exhibition sheds light on plight of wartime 'comfort women' in Burma
An exhibition on sexual violence committed by the Japanese military in wartime Burma has begun at a Tokyo museum as part of efforts to document the experiences of female victims.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 25, 2016
Japan, South Korea agree to move forward on 'comfort women' settlement
Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida and his South Korean counterpart, Yun Byung-se, affirmed in Laos on Monday their intention to implement the landmark bilateral settlement on the "comfort women" forced into Japan's military brothels during the war by setting up a foundation this week designed to help the...
JAPAN
Jul 13, 2016
Tokyo to host 'Davos for women' in 2017
A leading global business and economic forum for women will come to Tokyo for the first time next year, founder Irene Natividad announced Wednesday, saying she hopes the event will empower women in Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN / CHUBU CONNECTION
Jul 12, 2016
Nagoya firm among those tapping workers who need flex-time jobs
More and more small- and medium-size companies are allowing full-time employees to work shorter hours so they can spend more time with their families.
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 11, 2016
Female candidates break Upper House election record with 28 seats
A record 28 women were elected to the Upper House on Sunday, winning 17 seats in electoral districts and 11 via proportional representation.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Society
Jul 10, 2016
Latest U.S. country rankings on human trafficking raise eyebrows in some Asian nations
When the U.S. government last week raised the Philippines to its highest ranking in a report that assesses how much countries are battling human trafficking, putting it alongside the likes of Britain, Switzerland and Australia, the decision was questioned by aid workers in the Asian nation.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / DECISION 2016
Jul 5, 2016
Japanese politics a man's world as few females stand in 2016 Upper House election
A key issue female Japanese voters focus on in election season is whether the men who dominate politics are serious about welcoming more women to their ranks.
WORLD / Society
Jul 1, 2016
U.K. should legalize brothels, parliamentary watchdog says
Sex workers in England and Wales should not face criminal charges for soliciting and brothels should be legalized, a British parliamentary group said on Friday, calling for local prostitution laws to be overhauled.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 29, 2016
Groundbreaking ceremony held in Seoul for new 'comfort women' memorial
An groundbreaking ceremony was held in Seoul on Wednesday at the place where a "Site of Remembrance" for former "comfort women" forced to provide sex for Japanese soldiers in wartime brothels is to be built.
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
Japan finds a 'stealth' cure for zombie businesses: Let them fail
A worker at Sakai Seisakusyo prepares to transport metal rods at its factory in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, on July 8.
Trump makes his grand RNC entrance with a bandaged ear and a VP pick
Former U.S. President Donald Trump during the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Monday
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.
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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Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
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