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Tokyu Kabukicho Tower’s genderless restroom had attracted negative reactions since the building’s opening last spring.
Pressured to review outdated prohibitions, an entire prefecture says goodbye to “relics of the past”.
Over 500 volunteers have quit following Yoshiro Mori’s controversial remarks about how much women talk.
Judge rules slapping girl in the face did not constitute promoting violence towards women.
For gay, transgender and nonbinary individuals in Japan, filling in forms can be daunting. But how to handle it?
Female candidate and male opponent denounce classless political message.
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?
Two prefectures do away with once-standard question, over two dozen more consider following their lead.
They always say that you should try to walk in someone else’s shoes if you really want to understand them.
Pretty Cure encourages boys who feel like it to wear dresses and be princesses, hotel apologizes for not being progressive enough.
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We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
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