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Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Feb 27, 2018
The Weinstein Company looks to file for bankruptcy, putting any sexual abuse redress in doubt
The Weinstein Company said late on Sunday that the U.S. film studio, whose ex-chairman, Harvey Weinstein, has been accused of sexual harassment and assault, planned to file for bankruptcy in the coming days after talks to sell itself collapsed.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 20, 2018
With resignations at NH Foods, has #MeToo finally reached corporate Japan?
The #MeToo movement may have finally made its way to corporate Japan: The president of a blue chip company has resigned after a subordinate he was traveling with made sexually explicit remarks to an airline employee.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / LABOR PAINS
Jan 28, 2018
Court cases shine a light on Japan's problem with paternity leave
Two cases currently before the courts show how the reality of Japanese workplaces can clash with government attempts to encourage fathers to help raise their children.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Jan 26, 2018
Oscar-winner Casey Affleck withdraws as Academy presenter amid sexual harassment claims
Oscar-winning Casey Affleck, who has been accused of sexual harassment by female crew members on earlier films, has withdrawn as a presenter at the 2018 Academy Awards, a spokeswoman for the organization said on Thursday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 22, 2018
Leader of U.S. Marines on Okinawa failed to report officer's offenses, report reveals
The U.S. military justice system has faced criticism for allowing base commanders to decide whether to pursue charges against service members accused of serious crimes.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 19, 2018
Women worldwide set to march again as Trump-linked misogyny triggers new era of activism
Women around the world will return to the streets this weekend, one year after millions marched to protest U.S. President Donald Trump's election, with a new goal — electing more women's rights advocates.
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jan 15, 2018
U.K. launches inquiry into sexual harassment of women in public places
A committee of U.K. lawmakers will launch an inquiry Monday into the sexual harassment of women and girls in public places such as streets, public transport, shops, bars and clubs.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Jan 15, 2018
Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne calls for more Hollywood change on gender equality
Oscar-winning actor Eddie Redmayne said on Sunday that Hollywood's campaign for gender equality had been "a long time coming" and that a "huge amount of change" was still needed.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 13, 2018
Sumo's top ref to resign over sex harassment scandal following suspension
Sumo's chief referee will resign over a sexual harassment scandal, the sport's governing body said Saturday after an extraordinary meeting of its board of directors.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 12, 2018
Has #MeToo had its intended effect?
For the first time, we must grapple with crime not just as a social problem, but also as a social matter.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 12, 2018
Japan's quiet #MeToo movement says everything
As the #MeToo movement spans the globe, Japan is conspicuous for a relative silence, particularly where it matters most.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 8, 2018
No, Iceland hasn't solved the gender pay gap
Gender stereotypes are the real problem, and there's only one way to start fixing it.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 7, 2018
Corporate Japan slow to grasp #MeToo
From news coverage to corporate behavior, Japan is still mired in a Showa Era mindset.
JAPAN
Jan 6, 2018
JSA ready to call special meeting over sumo referee molestation allegation
In Japanese wrestling's latest scandal, the Japan Sumo Association looks to punish top referee Shikimori Inosuke for allegedly molesting a teen referee during December's winter tournament.
EDITORIALS
Dec 29, 2017
2017 was a year of awakening
The year 2017 has been marked by a shift in the balance of power and a recalibration of roles and status.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 20, 2017
Sexism sucks, but blame capitalism more
Most tragic cases of human underachievement are the direct result of economic discrimination.
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 20, 2017
Sex panic harkens back to the era of coddling women
The outcome of #BelieveAllWomen is no utopia. We've seen such a repressive regime before.
COMMUNITY / Voices / COMMUNITY CHEST
Dec 18, 2017
In case you missed them: a year of responses to Community stories, part 3
The last in a series of selections of unpublished letters about Community stories from the previous year.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Dec 4, 2017
Embattled Alabama GOP Senate candidate Roy Moore leads in CBS poll as voters call sex abuse claims false
Embattled Republican U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore led his Democratic opponent by 6 percentage points in a CBS News poll released on Sunday, with most Alabama Republicans saying the allegations of sexual misconduct against him are false.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 29, 2017
Gender equality and the mass media
Mass media in this country remains a male-dominated community and its understanding of gender equality is far too insufficient.
Japanese stripper bids to have her porn movies taken off internet
Plaintiff Miyuki Ariga (left) speaks at a news conference along with her lawyer, Yoshitomo Morohashi, after filing a lawsuit at the Tokyo District Court on Monday.
Kishida defends planned rule to revoke foreigners' residency
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks during a meeting of the Lower House Judicial Affairs Committee on Wednesday.
Human bone-like objects found at Nippon Steel plant’s molten iron pot, with one worker missing
Police believe it’s highly possible that human bones found in a molten iron pot at Nippon Steel's Oita factory belong to a missing male employee.
Japanese billionaire sues Meta over investment scams using his image
Entrepreneurs Yusaku Maezawa (second from right) and Takafumi Horie (third from right) attend a study session on fake social media ads and investment scams at the Liberal Democratic Party headquarters in Tokyo on April 10.
Was Onosato's defeat of Terunofuji an era-defining bout?
Onosato (right) defeats Terunofuji at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 12. While nothing in sumo is guaranteed, it seems almost inevitable that Onosato is destined for the top of the sport's pyramid.
Unraveling the Japanese prose of Yukio Mishima
Author Yukio Mishima accepts the Arts Festival Award in the drama category at the 20th Arts Festival Award Ceremony on Jan. 22, 1966.
New Taiwan president to set tone for ties with China at inauguration
Taiwan President-elect Lai Ching-te arrives at the CyberSec 2024 Exhibition in Taipei on Wednesday.
Japanese billionaire sues Meta over investment scams using his image
Entrepreneurs Yusaku Maezawa (second from right) and Takafumi Horie (third from right) attend a study session on fake social media ads and investment scams at the Liberal Democratic Party headquarters in Tokyo on April 10.
Japanese rap creates its mecca in Pop Yours
Tokyo-based artist Jumadiba says he forgoes the label of simply “rap” for his music because the Japanese rap scene isn’t confined to a particular sound.
Was Onosato's defeat of Terunofuji an era-defining bout?
Onosato (right) defeats Terunofuji at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 12. While nothing in sumo is guaranteed, it seems almost inevitable that Onosato is destined for the top of the sport's pyramid.

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