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JAPAN / History / JAPAN TIMES GONE BY
Oct 18, 2022
Japan Times 1922: Japan women accuse men of tyranny
A women's magazine challenges the authority of Japanese men and a Japan Times writer takes issue. The exchange is an insight into the challenges Japanese women faced a century ago.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Oct 18, 2022
For China's women, this week's congress is unlikely to mean progress
Xi's decade in power has seen the number of women in politics and elite government roles decline and gender gaps in the workforce widen, academics and activists say.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 17, 2022
Project aims to help mothers run in Japan's local elections next year
The project — called “Kosodate Senkyo Hack!” — aims to give a greater voice in local politics to the dwindling ranks of families with small children.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 16, 2022
Portia Woodman score two as New Zealand hammer Wales in Rugby World Cup
Prolific winger Portia Woodman scored two of New Zealand's 10 tries as the defending champions remained unbeaten after two rounds of matches.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 16, 2022
Unbeaten Canada too good for Italy at Women's Rugby World Cup
Tuttosi scored two of the Canucks' four tries as they shook off a nightmare start to make it two bonus point wins from two games.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 15, 2022
United States crush Japan 30-17 to keep quarterfinal hopes alive
Megumi Abe, Hinano Nagura and Komachi Imakugi crossed for the Japanese, who were thrashed by Canada in their opener and have not won a World Cup match since 1994.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Oct 15, 2022
Japan set to drop archaic paternity rule for divorced women
The bill will also end a ban on pregnant women remarrying within 100 days of divorce, ostensibly imposed to avoid disputes over paternity.
JAPAN / Society
Oct 14, 2022
Suicides among women in Japan rise for second year in a row
The number of suicides increased among women in almost all generations regardless of whether they lived alone or not.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Oct 12, 2022
U.S. women drop second straight match with loss to Spain
The Americans failed to rebound from a defeat to England on Friday that ended a 13-game winning streak, losing a second straight game for the first time since 2017.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Oct 11, 2022
Iran returns soccer legend Ali Daei's seized passport over protests
The retired Team Melli forward used social media to call on the government to 'solve the problems of the Iranian people rather than using repression, violence and arrests' in late September.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 9, 2022
Female students tell Iran's president to 'get lost' as unrest rages
The government has described the protests as a plot by Iran's enemies including the United States, accusing armed dissidents — among others — of violence.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 6, 2022
England favored to lift trophy as women's Rugby World Cup prepares for record-breaking start
Two-time world champion England is on a 25-match winning streak and has not lost since 2019, when it was beaten by New Zealand's Black Ferns.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Oct 5, 2022
Becky Sauerbrunn calls for ouster of officials named in abuse report
The two-time World Cup winner said players were 'horrified and heartbroken' by the findings of a report published on Monday following a year-long investigation.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Oct 4, 2022
U.S. women's soccer probe uncovers 'systemic' abuse and sexual misconduct
The 172-page report included interviews with more than 200 NWSL players and detailed patterns of abuse from team coaches.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / Regional Voices: Okinawa
Oct 3, 2022
Persistent gender gap and use of social media key takeaways from Okinawa votes
On Sept. 11, multiple municipal elections were held simultaneously with the governor's election for the first time in Okinawa Prefecture's political history.
Haneda Airport security staff arrested over theft
Tokyo police have arrested a 21-year-old security inspector at Haneda Airport after he allegedly stole cash from a passenger during a baggage inspection.
Japan's elderly population down at around 36.2 million
The estimated number of people age 65 or older in Japan stands at 36.19 million as of Monday, accounting for record 29.4% of the country's total population, according to the internal affairs ministry.
SDF spots China’s biggest aircraft carrier for first time
The Fujian aircraft carrier is seen in Shanghai in May 2024 as it leaves for its first sea trial.
White House threatens broad crackdown on liberal groups
FBI Director Kash Patel (right) listens to senior White House adviser Stephen Miller speak in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on Monday.
Why more hotels in Japan are offering room-only service
Nipponia Hotel Ise Kawasaki Merchant Town in Ise, Mie Prefecture
Pole vault rivals in awe after Duplantis has another historic night in Tokyo
Sweden's Armand Duplantis competes in the men's pole fault final during the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Monday.
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.
Tara Davis-Woodhall leaps to gold and finds redemption at world championships
Tara Davis-Woodhall celebrates after winning the women's long jump final at the World Athletics Championships at Tokyo's National Stadium on Sunday night.
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.

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