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RIGHTS

Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
May 13, 2023
In video, 15 diplomatic missions call on Japan to protect LGBT rights
A video compilation of the messages, posted to the Twitter account of U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel, urged Tokyo to 'not be shaped by the past' when building an inclusive future.
JAPAN / FOCUS
May 12, 2023
LDP moves toward giving LGBTQ bill OK after concessions to conservatives
The LDP’s current proposal — a watered-down version of an initial cross-party bill — will now be presented to Komeito, the junior partner of the coalition.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 10, 2023
Don’t forget the conservative core that churns in Japan
The outside world should not be beguiled or misled by exaggerated claims about a “new Japan.”
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
May 9, 2023
Bill to curb long-term detention of asylum-seekers passes Lower House
The legislation would ease deportation rules, giving officials more power to remove asylum-seekers, while adding quasi-refugees status for people fleeing conflict-hit countries like Ukraine.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 8, 2023
Bill to protect Indonesia’s domestic workers won't cover 2 million of them
Staff who serve as the invisible backbone of Southeast Asia’s largest economy are often isolated, leaving them particularly vulnerable to exploitation, assault and modern slavery.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 3, 2023
India given ‘free pass’ on democratic back steps amid U.S. rivalry with China
Behind closed doors, U.S. officials are troubled by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s pressure on religious minorities and the media, and his party’s targeting of opposition lawmakers.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 27, 2023
Singapore hangs prisoner over 1 kilogram of cannabis
Tangaraju Suppiah was hanged in defiance of a plea by the United Nations Human Rights Office for Singapore to 'urgently reconsider' and calls by British tycoon Richard Branson to halt it.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Apr 26, 2023
Will the EU push back against Hungary's anti-LGBTQ+ laws?
Following similar anti-LGBTQ+ debates in Romania and Poland last year, activists hope that action against Hungary will thwart more copycat proposals.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Apr 26, 2023
China flexes national security powers with high-profile arrests
Charges have been brought against a prominent Chinese journalist from a state-run newspaper as well as a Taiwanese political activist for allegedly inciting secession.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 23, 2023
Tokyo Rainbow Pride returns in full for first time in four years
One of Asia’s largest LGBTQ events, the event comes at a pivotal moment for Japan's LGBTQ community.
JAPAN
Apr 21, 2023
Immigration bill set to pass Japan's parliament as two opposition parties join revision discussions
A controversial bill to curb long-term detentions of illegal overstayers at immigration facilities is set to clear parliament by the end of its session in June.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 21, 2023
Hong Kong student arrested over comments made on social media while in Japan
The student, who allegedly violated the Hong Kong national security law, is believed to be the first person apprehended under the law for actions committed in Japan.
JAPAN
Apr 10, 2023
Justice Ministry panel backs abolishing Japan's foreign trainee program
The panel said a new system should be established that recognizes the interns as workers helping Japan overcome its labor shortage.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 4, 2023
Tesla's legal troubles: What's next after $3 million race bias verdict?
The case is one of several involving working conditions at Tesla and other companies run by billionaire Elon Musk.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Apr 1, 2023
Ainu culture at the heart of Hokkaido’s mindful tourism pivot
As Hokkaido looks to promote responsible, community-based tourism centered on Ainu culture and traditions, questions remain as to who stands to gain.
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Mar 30, 2023
As parliament debates kick into high gear, all eyes are on Kishida’s signature policies
The prime minister and his administration will now focus on some of his key legislative issues, including energy, defense and asylum programs.
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 26, 2023
Conservatives in LDP take issue with gender identity clause in LGBT bill
The pushback against the bill's reference to gender identity is seen presenting a new hurdle to passing the legislation.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Mar 25, 2023
Japan logs record 3,085 abuse cases against disabled in FY 2021
The growth reflected rises in related consultations and reports on the back of increased public awareness about the law on preventing abuse against disabled people.
China seizes disputed reef near key Philippine military outpost
China Coast Guard officers unfurl a national flag on Sandy Cay reef, near the Philippine-held Thitu Island, in disputed waters of the South China Sea this month in this screen shot taken from Chinese state broadcaster CCTV.
Japan to resist Trump efforts to form trade bloc against China
As Japan gears up for the trade talks, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is also seeking to cushion the blow that the U.S. tariffs may have on the domestic economy.
As many as nine dead after driver plows into Vancouver festival crowd
An ambulance is parked at the site of the Lapu Lapu day festival, where a vehicle drove into a crowd killing several people in Vancouver on Saturday.
Arunima Mazumdar: ‘Japanese literature has a niche but deeply engaged readership in India’
Arunima Mazumdar, a New Delhi-based communications professional, began sharing her love of Japanese literature online in 2022. The platform has grown into a robust community known as Dokusha Book Club.
Japan struggles with gray zone of AI deepfakes exploiting children
AI-generated content — including those made using pictures of real people, which are known as “deepfakes” — is not explicitly covered under Japan's current legal framework, nor are human-drawn illustrations that depict child abuse.
Expo '25 gives the world a masterclass in mascots
2025 Osaka Expo mascot Myaku-Myaku dances on the stage during the event's official opening ceremony on April 12.
Japan struggles with gray zone of AI deepfakes exploiting children
AI-generated content — including those made using pictures of real people, which are known as “deepfakes” — is not explicitly covered under Japan's current legal framework, nor are human-drawn illustrations that depict child abuse.
‘Wildcat Dome’ challenges Japan's historical narratives
On the surface, "Wildcat Dome" tells a personal story of damaged children — now adults — bound together by tragedy. Underneath, there’s a constant undercurrent of political consequence, invisible and pervasive like radioactive particles.
Reclaiming Sanya, one meal at a time
Magokoro Yoshihira (center) is the managing director of Yui Associates, which operates the neighborhood fixtures of Sanya Cafe and Juyoh Hotel. Yusuke Takahashi (left) met Yoshihira during a difficult period in his life and now works as the cafe’s chef. Nancy Anne (right) has worked for over 10 years at Juyoh Hotel and enjoys the multicultural environment.
Amid uncertain tariffs, is now the time to buy a new iPhone?
An Apple store in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward in September. Prices for the newest iPhone models start at around ¥100,000 ($700) in Japan.

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