Earlier in June, a comment from opposition politician Hiranao Honda sparked anger and derision throughout Japanese media and social media. During a recent meeting on revising the current age of consent, Honda said, “It is absurd if a 50...
A movement that protests sexual violence against women has spread across Japan. It is called Flower Demo (short for Flower Demonstrations) because protestors bring a flower with them as a symbol of empathy toward victims. Its meetings create a place...
Sexual violence and inadequacy in Japan has become a growing issue over the past twenty years. Although this may be true, laws in Japan have been slow to change and lag behind other global, developed nations around the world. Moreover, there are...
Today was supposed to be Japan’s last day of self-quarantine. But that was not to be. The Japanese government has extended the period to 31 May for 13 cities. Until the numbers of infections drop below and under control, the situation will...