National May 15, 2021
More than 60% say raising children in Japan is difficult, survey finds
The government survey highlighted a perception of insufficient support for parenting compared with other nations.
Commentary / World May 11, 2021
Five things moms gained during COVID-19 — and should refuse to give up
by Kara Alaimo
While the pandemic has brought many of us to the brink of our sanity, it has also forced many organizations to give moms long-overdue concessions. We must refuse to give them back.
National May 2, 2021
Majority of Japanese women suffer from depression before and during infertility treatment
According to a survey, 279 respondents, or 54.4%, showed symptoms of depression.
Asia Pacific / Social Issues Apr 21, 2021
Among 227 countries and regions surveyed, Taiwan ranks last at 1.07 children per woman, far below the 2.1 replacement rate needed to maintain the population.
Science & Health | Regional Voices: Fukushima Apr 12, 2021
In Fukushima, data gathered to allay mothers' radiation concerns
One scientist is adamant giving birth in the prefecture is safe, but wants to provide the necessary proof to provide to would-be parents.
Lifestyle Apr 4, 2021
The possibilities (and perils) of Japan’s youth spending more time online
by Spencer Cohen and Tommaso Barbetta
Even as most public schools struggle to embrace remote learning, the soaring amount of time kids spent on screens at home put many on alert.
National / Science & Health Apr 1, 2021
Japanese government to take larger role in prenatal genetic tests
A proposed steering committee on the issue will comprise specialists from the health ministry, patient groups and various experts.
National / Social Issues Mar 28, 2021
Divorce brings financial woes to 40% of affected children in Japan
Only 16.8% of survey respondents said their absent parent paid child support properly, while 14.9% said such money was only paid for a while after the breakup.
World / Social Issues Mar 21, 2021
Same-sex parenthood draws unexpected support in Hungary
by Zoltan Simon
The Family Is Family campaign has enlisted 140 companies so far, up from 40 in February, in response to steps by the prime minister to effectively ban adoption for same-sex partners.
National Feb 23, 2021
Japan recorded fewer deaths in 2020 for first time in 11 years
The smaller total may be linked to a sharp fall in seasonal influenza infections as people took strict infection prevention measures amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Commentary / World Feb 4, 2021
China’s latest celebrity scandal hits a raw nerve
by Adam Minter
The ex-boyfriend of popular Chinese actress Zheng Shuang said on social media that she had abandoned him with two surrogate children in the U.S.
National Jan 31, 2021
Justice minister vows to undertake sweeping reforms to Japan's legal system
by Magdalena Osumi
Public trust, child support and a better outlook for foreign nationals on the agenda for Yoko Kamikawa.