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Among those who experienced physical abuse from their spouses or partners, 12.6% said they felt that their lives were in danger, according to the government survey conducted late last year.
JAPAN / Society
Mar 27, 2024
Record 1 in 5 in Japan report partner abuse, government survey shows
Among married couples, the rate is even higher at 1 in 4.
Buddhist devotees worship in heavy rain in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on May 5, 2023.
WORLD / Society
Feb 15, 2024
Domestic violence is cost of climate change for Sri Lanka women
Sri Lanka is among the countries most affected by extreme weather events as it grapples with the aftermath of a huge financial collapse in 2022.
Protesters on Saturday during a demonstration, on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, in Mexico City
WORLD / Society
Nov 26, 2023
Thousands march across globe to denounce violence against women
Thousands of people took to the streets across the world to condemn violence against women.
Members of the family law subcommittee of the Justice Ministry's Legislative Council discuss joint parental custody after divorce at the Justice Ministry on Tuesday.
JAPAN / Society
Aug 30, 2023
Ministry panel proposes introducing joint custody after divorce
The proposal comes amid increased attention on bitter custodial battles between divorced parents.
Anderson Robson Barbosa, a 34-year-old Brazilian man, was charged in a Brazilian court over the murder of his wife and their daughter while living in Osaka Prefecture.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Aug 16, 2023
Man charged in Brazil for allegedly murdering family in Japan
The 34-year-old has been charged over the murder of his wife and child in Osaka, allegedly because he feared divorce.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 2, 2023
Afghan women forced back to abusive ex-husbands after divorces annulled
Under the U.S.-backed government in Afghanistan a small number of women were granted legal separation. Now local commanders are ordering them back into violent marriages.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Mar 2, 2023
Japan child abuse cases reach new record; revenge porn on the rise
Stalking and domestic violence also show signs of increase, with reports of related crimes reaching new levels.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Feb 3, 2023
Nick Kyrgios avoids conviction despite pleading guilty to assaulting former girlfriend
The 2022 Wimbledon finalist admitted assaulting then-girlfriend Chiara Passari on Jan. 10, 2021, by pushing her to the ground after a heated argument.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Feb 2, 2023
Crime in Japan up in 2022 for first time in 20 years
Consultations on domestic violence and suspected child abuse cases both hit all-time highs last year.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jan 4, 2023
U.S. Soccer investigates Gregg Berhalter domestic violence allegation
In a statement, Berhalter disclosed details of an incident between him and his now-wife that took place in 1991, saying the federation had been informed in an effort to blackmail him.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 23, 2022
Standing up to Iran's gender-driven violence
Women in Iran are not only protesting for the right not to wear the hijab; they are protesting against a government that has curtailed their most basic rights.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jul 16, 2022
NFL players pay small price when accused of violence against women
A study found that a player's worth on the field more strongly predicts how long his career will be than whether he is accused of violence against women.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jun 2, 2022
Johnny Depp scores near-total victory in defamation case against ex-wife Amber Heard
A seven-person jury in Virginia also ruled for Heard on one counterclaim against Depp.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
May 19, 2022
Japan passes bill to enhance support for vulnerable women
The new law, set to go into effect in April 2024, is meant to encourage the state and municipalities to better address issues faced by women, such as poverty and sexual exploitation.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Mar 3, 2022
Japan sees record number of domestic violence consultations amid pandemic
The figure for 2021, up 399 from the previous year, is the highest since a law against spousal violence took effect in 2001.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Feb 3, 2022
Japan saw a record number of child abuse cases in 2021 amid pandemic
The number of child welfare referrals reached a record high, surpassing 100,000 for the second consecutive year.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Oct 9, 2021
Anxiety surged during pandemic, particularly among women: study
Many women found themselves bearing the brunt of household work and facing an increased risk of domestic violence, a study published in the Lancet on Friday found.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 16, 2021
Afghanistan’s forsaken gender
While those of us in advanced economies contemplate the excesses of our modern society, Afghan women face an acute threat of being plunged back into the dark ages.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 29, 2021
A global model to tackle violence against women
In twelve countries tracked by the U.N., the number of cases of violence against women and girls increased 83% from 2019 to 2020, and cases reported to the police grew by 64%.
JAPAN / Society
May 22, 2021
Domestic violence consultations in Japan hit record high in 2020
The increase is believed to be partially attributable to the launch in April last year of a 24-hour service to accept consultations by phone and online amid the pandemic.
No link to Nankai Trough quake seen after temblor in Shikoku
Satoshi Harada from the Meteorological Agency explains about the magnitude 6.6 earthquake during a news conference early Thursday.
Tehran signals no retaliation against Israel after drones attack Iran
A reported strike against Iran by Israel on Friday came against the backdrop of Iran's support for the Palestinian Hamas militant group, whose assault into Israel on Oct. 7 triggered Israel's invasion of Gaza.
In a first, Japan doctors sue Google over negative reviews on firm's map app
One of the lawyers representing a group of doctors suing Google told a news conference that the main purpose of the lawsuit is not to seek compensation but instead to raise awareness over various problems with the Google Maps system.
Former No. 1 Kento Momota retires from international badminton at 29
Badminton star Kento Momota leaves a news conference after announcing his retirement from Japan's national team, in Tokyo on Thursday.
Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts
Indonesia's Mount Ruang spews hot lava and smoke as seen from Sitaro, North Sulawesi, on Wednesday.
'House of the Owl' brings Hollywood values to Japanese TV
In the new Disney+ series “House of the Owl,” Min Tanaka (left) plays a powerful political fixer, or “kuromaku,” who has a troubled relationship with his adult children, particularly his idealistic son, played by Mackenyu.
Benefits and risks: AUKUS looks to take gamble on Japan
U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British leader Rishi Sunak deliver remarks on the AUKUS partnership, after a trilateral meeting, at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego in March last year.
Kyoto’s demon night parade lives to haunt another day
In a Kyoto long past, the "hyakki yagyō" (100 demon night parade) haunted a sleepy corner of Kyoto. Now, one enterprising monster enthusiast has won a small batttle to keep the march alive.
U.S. deploys midrange missile system in Indo-Pacific for first time
A U.S. Army Mid-Range Capability (MRC) Launcher arrives as part of the capability’s first deployment into theater on Northern Luzon, Philippines, April 8.

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