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"We're Not Wombs": Japanese Women Fight Against Sterilisation Restrictions
Kazane Kajiya and four other women are now challenging the constitutionality of Japan's decades-old "maternity protection" law, one of the world's most restrictive barriers to sterilisation.
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Indian Woman Living Alone In US Plays Holi With Her Japanese Landlord: "She's The Sweetest"
The clip captures the two women giggling and sharing a joyful moment, as they gently put oraganic yellow colour on each other's cheeks.
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Man Arrested In Japan For Generating Obscene Photos Of Celebrities Using AI
Japanese police have arrested a man suspected of using generative AI to create more than 500,000 obscene images resembling women celebrities and selling them online.
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Malaysia Open: PV Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag Secure Quarterfinal Spots
India's star shuttler PV Sindhu produced an impressive performance on Thursday, defeating higher-ranked Japanese opponent Tomoka Miyazaki to book her spot in the women's singles quarterfinals of the Malaysia Open Super 1000 badminton tournament.
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Japan's Female MPs Petition For More Restrooms In Male-Dominated Parliament
Nearly 60 women lawmakers in Japan, including Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, have submitted a petition calling for more toilets in the parliament building to match their improved representation.
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Pumps, Demure Makeup: Japan Municipality Slammed Over Dating Tips For Women
A Japanese municipality was forced to withdraw tips urging women to wear shoes that make them appear "delicate" or choose makeup that looks "demure" in order to secure a partner, after facing accusations of sexism.
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The Reality Of Japanese Politics For Women In A Male-Dominated Society
The three local councillors anticipate Sanae Takaichi's win will do little to shift the male-dominated world of politics or entrenched expectations that women will prioritise family over career.
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With Sanae Takaichi Becoming Japan's 1st Female PM, What Changes For Women?
Sanae Takaichi took office on Tuesday as Japan's first female prime minister, but her surprisingly male-dominated cabinet and socially conservative track record have left some women ambivalent in a country that lags on gender equality.
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Watch: Japanese Cameraperson Steals Spotlight As Two Women Dance To Popular Bollywood Song
Social media users praised the cameraman's energy, with many even claiming that he did better than the girls.
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Japan Taxi Driver Suspected Of Drugging, Raping 50 Women: Report
Japanese police said Thursday they arrested a former taxi driver on suspicion of drugging and raping a female passenger, with media reports saying there could be dozens more victims.
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She Escaped An Avalanche. Then Became First Woman To Summit Mount Everest
Nearly 50 years ago, a Japanese Women's Everest Expedition (JWEE) team was on its way to climb Mount Everest, and it faced an avalanche.
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Lonely Japanese Elderly Commits Crimes To Stay In Prison For Free
Akiyo was lodged in Tochigi Women's Prison, Japan's largest women's prison, located north of Tokyo.
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This Japanese Bar Has Muscular Women Staff Who Slap, Kick, Lift Customers
Japanese Bar: A fitness-theme bar in Japan employs only muscular women on staff who offer to slap and kick the patrons.
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Table Tennis: Manika Batra's Singles Campaign Ends With Loss To Miu Hirano
Indian ace Manika Batra's impressive run in the Paris Olympics came to an end on Wednesday with a 1-4 defeat at the hands of higher-ranked Japanese Miu Hirano in the women's singles pre-quarterfinals.
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Watch: Japanese Judo Star Uta Abe's Emotional Outburst After Paris Olympics 2024 Loss Is Viral
Japan's defending Olympic judo champion Uta Abe crashed out of the Paris Olympics 2024 in the second round of the women's under-52kg competition after a shock defeat.
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"We're Not Wombs": Japanese Women Fight Against Sterilisation Restrictions
Kazane Kajiya and four other women are now challenging the constitutionality of Japan's decades-old "maternity protection" law, one of the world's most restrictive barriers to sterilisation.
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Indian Woman Living Alone In US Plays Holi With Her Japanese Landlord: "She's The Sweetest"
The clip captures the two women giggling and sharing a joyful moment, as they gently put oraganic yellow colour on each other's cheeks.
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Man Arrested In Japan For Generating Obscene Photos Of Celebrities Using AI
Japanese police have arrested a man suspected of using generative AI to create more than 500,000 obscene images resembling women celebrities and selling them online.
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Malaysia Open: PV Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag Secure Quarterfinal Spots
India's star shuttler PV Sindhu produced an impressive performance on Thursday, defeating higher-ranked Japanese opponent Tomoka Miyazaki to book her spot in the women's singles quarterfinals of the Malaysia Open Super 1000 badminton tournament.
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Japan's Female MPs Petition For More Restrooms In Male-Dominated Parliament
Nearly 60 women lawmakers in Japan, including Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, have submitted a petition calling for more toilets in the parliament building to match their improved representation.
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Pumps, Demure Makeup: Japan Municipality Slammed Over Dating Tips For Women
A Japanese municipality was forced to withdraw tips urging women to wear shoes that make them appear "delicate" or choose makeup that looks "demure" in order to secure a partner, after facing accusations of sexism.
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The Reality Of Japanese Politics For Women In A Male-Dominated Society
The three local councillors anticipate Sanae Takaichi's win will do little to shift the male-dominated world of politics or entrenched expectations that women will prioritise family over career.
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With Sanae Takaichi Becoming Japan's 1st Female PM, What Changes For Women?
Sanae Takaichi took office on Tuesday as Japan's first female prime minister, but her surprisingly male-dominated cabinet and socially conservative track record have left some women ambivalent in a country that lags on gender equality.
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Watch: Japanese Cameraperson Steals Spotlight As Two Women Dance To Popular Bollywood Song
Social media users praised the cameraman's energy, with many even claiming that he did better than the girls.
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Japan Taxi Driver Suspected Of Drugging, Raping 50 Women: Report
Japanese police said Thursday they arrested a former taxi driver on suspicion of drugging and raping a female passenger, with media reports saying there could be dozens more victims.
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She Escaped An Avalanche. Then Became First Woman To Summit Mount Everest
Nearly 50 years ago, a Japanese Women's Everest Expedition (JWEE) team was on its way to climb Mount Everest, and it faced an avalanche.
-
Lonely Japanese Elderly Commits Crimes To Stay In Prison For Free
Akiyo was lodged in Tochigi Women's Prison, Japan's largest women's prison, located north of Tokyo.
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This Japanese Bar Has Muscular Women Staff Who Slap, Kick, Lift Customers
Japanese Bar: A fitness-theme bar in Japan employs only muscular women on staff who offer to slap and kick the patrons.
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Table Tennis: Manika Batra's Singles Campaign Ends With Loss To Miu Hirano
Indian ace Manika Batra's impressive run in the Paris Olympics came to an end on Wednesday with a 1-4 defeat at the hands of higher-ranked Japanese Miu Hirano in the women's singles pre-quarterfinals.
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Watch: Japanese Judo Star Uta Abe's Emotional Outburst After Paris Olympics 2024 Loss Is Viral
Japan's defending Olympic judo champion Uta Abe crashed out of the Paris Olympics 2024 in the second round of the women's under-52kg competition after a shock defeat.
