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Author: Motoko Rich and Kiuko Notoya

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She Beat the Odds to Upend a Male Political Dynasty in Japan

November 12, 2024Motoko Rich and Kiuko NotoyaComments Off on She Beat the Odds to Upend a Male Political Dynasty in Japan

Hanako Okada was one of 73 women to win seats at the general election last month, a record number in a Parliament long dominated by men.

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Hanako Okada Beat the Odds to Upend a Male Political Dynasty in Japan

November 12, 2024November 12, 2024Motoko Rich and Kiuko NotoyaComments Off on Hanako Okada Beat the Odds to Upend a Male Political Dynasty in Japan

Hanako Okada was one of 73 women to win seats at the general election last month, a record number in a Parliament long dominated by men.

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A Litmus Test in Japan: Should Spouses Be Able to Have Different Surnames?

September 25, 2024September 25, 2024Motoko Rich and Kiuko NotoyaComments Off on A Litmus Test in Japan: Should Spouses Be Able to Have Different Surnames?

The nine candidates vying to become prime minister have been differentiated by their stances on a law requiring married couples to share a family name.

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Russian Military Plane Breaches Japan’s Airspace

September 23, 2024September 23, 2024Motoko Rich and Kiuko NotoyaComments Off on Russian Military Plane Breaches Japan’s Airspace

The infringements were the first by Russia in five years, according to the Japanese defense ministry. A fighter fired a warning flare in response.

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Japan Needs Foreign Workers. It’s Just Not Sure It Wants Them to Stay.

August 5, 2024August 5, 2024Motoko Rich and Kiuko NotoyaComments Off on Japan Needs Foreign Workers. It’s Just Not Sure It Wants Them to Stay.

Foreign employees have become much more visible in Japan. But policies designed only for short-term stays may hurt the country in the global competition for labor.

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Tokyo Governors Race Has 56 Candidates

July 6, 2024Motoko Rich and Kiuko NotoyaComments Off on Tokyo Governors Race Has 56 Candidates

A ridiculous number of candidates are contending to be governor of Tokyo and its surrounding prefecture. Many are not even trying to win.

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Tokyo Governors Race Has 56 Candidates

July 6, 2024July 7, 2024Motoko Rich and Kiuko NotoyaComments Off on Tokyo Governors Race Has 56 Candidates

A ridiculous number of candidates contended to be governor of Tokyo and its surrounding prefecture. Many were not even trying to win.

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Can Japan’s First Same-Sex Dating Reality Show Change Hearts and Minds?

June 30, 2024Motoko Rich and Kiuko NotoyaComments Off on Can Japan’s First Same-Sex Dating Reality Show Change Hearts and Minds?

Producers of “The Boyfriend” on Netflix hope it will encourage broader acceptance of the L.G.B.T.Q. community in Japan, which still has not legalized same-sex unions.

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Can Japan’s First Same-Sex Dating Reality Show Change Hearts and Minds?

June 30, 2024Motoko Rich and Kiuko NotoyaComments Off on Can Japan’s First Same-Sex Dating Reality Show Change Hearts and Minds?

Producers of “The Boyfriend” on Netflix hope it will encourage broader acceptance of the L.G.B.T.Q. community in Japan, which still has not legalized same-sex unions.

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In Japan, These Women Want to Opt Out of Motherhood More Easily

June 21, 2024June 21, 2024Motoko Rich and Kiuko NotoyaComments Off on In Japan, These Women Want to Opt Out of Motherhood More Easily

A lawsuit challenges the onerous requirements for getting sterilized, calling the regulations paternalistic and a violation of women’s constitutional rights.

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