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MENS ISSUES

Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
May 5, 2023
Heavy marijuana use increases schizophrenia in men, study finds
The latest study, based on Danish health records, adds to growing research into cannabis and mental health outcomes in the U.S. and other countries.
JAPAN
Dec 28, 2022
Many male sex crime victims still hesitate to report abuse in Japan
In order to address the situation, local governments are stepping up their support for male victims by providing consultation services.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 24, 2022
Men from Shiga and women from Okayama top Japan life expectancy
At the other end of the rankings, Aomori Prefecture was at the bottom of the longevity list for both men and women, at 79.27 years and 86.33 years, respectively.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society / Regional Voices: Kyushu
Dec 19, 2022
Spotlight being shone on gender issues from a male perspective
While women make some progress, the number of men in traditionally women's jobs has not increased.
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Fukushima
Oct 31, 2022
Fukushima firms work to address low rate of fathers taking paternity leave
The reluctance of fathers to use paternity leave is said to be attributable to the absence of working environments where it is seen favorably and the difficulty of securing staff for cover.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 21, 2022
China probes police over attack on women that stunned nation
The ruling party has repeatedly suppressed China's nascent #MeToo movement, viewing it as a vehicle for spreading liberal Western values.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Jun 13, 2022
China arrests nine men after violent attack on women sparks fury
Security footage showed a man attacking two women after one resisted his advances, followed by several other men who joined in, repeatedly beating and kicking one of the women.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 2, 2022
The new political cry in South Korea: ‘Out with man haters’
The gender wars have infused the South Korean presidential race, largely seen as a contest for young voters.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Sep 27, 2021
U.S. men posted the greatest loss in life expectancy from COVID-19
At a loss of 2.2 years, American men saw the biggest decline among 29 nations in a study of the pandemic's impact on longevity.
Is America ready for Japanese-style 7-Elevens?
Convenience stores are a fixture of Japanese life and 7-Eleven, a chain that began in the U.S. in 1927, opened its first store in Japan in 1974 — and then became wholly Japanese-owned in 2005 through parent company Seven & I Holdings.
Japan's cutting-edge railgun successfully strikes target vessel
The Defense Ministry’s Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) conducted a ship-board railgun shooting test from June to early July this year with the support of the Maritime Self-Defense Force.
‘Fairytale’ Shirakawago ranked one of the world’s most beautiful villages
Forbes and Unforgettable Travel Company have ranked Shirakawago in Gifu Prefecture as Asia's most beautiful village.
People rush to make furusato nozei donations ahead of tighter rules
A booth from the town of Betsukai in Hokkaido at an Amazon Japan furusato nо̄zei promotion event, on Sept. 5 in Tokyo's Minato Ward.
Why more hotels in Japan are offering room-only service
Nipponia Hotel Ise Kawasaki Merchant Town in Ise, Mie Prefecture
Strikes on Qatar and Poland shake U.S. sway among friend and foe
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at the Museum of the Bible in Washington on Sept. 8. Israeli strikes in Qatar and Russian drone incursions into Poland have challenged the U.S. leaders claims of global respect.
Japan's major art events converge this fall
Shinji Ohmaki’s “Tokinokage” exhibited at Fuji Textile Week 2021 shows the use of fabric as art.
An aesthetic escape to Hakone’s art-drenched hills
Between traditional examples of fine art and sleek, modern exhibitions that blend with nature, Hakone offers a unique escape from Tokyo's urban sprawl.
Niinami’s ouster quick but not unusual as corporations protect reputation
Takeshi Niinami resigns as chairman and CEO of Suntory Holdings.
As Manila modernizes its military, new opportunities emerge for Tokyo
A Brahmos missile system is displayed during a rehearsal for a military parade in New Delhi in January. The Philippines will soon receive its second batch of the supersonic cruise missiles from India.

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
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Sumadori Bar on Shibuya Ward's main Center Gai street targets young customers who prefer low-alcohol drinks or abstain altogether.
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