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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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"I Couldn't Move": Japanese Male Office Workers Experience Simulated Menstrual Pain
Male office workers at a telecoms firm in Tokyo have experienced simulated menstrual pain to help them become more sympathetic toward female colleagues ahead of International Women's Day on Friday.
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Japan Footballer Junya Ito Investigated After Sexual Assault Reports
Japanese police said Thursday that they have launched an investigation into international footballer Junya Ito after local media reports said two women had accused him of sexual assault, a claim he denies.
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Women To Participate In Japan's 'Naked Man' Festival For The First Time, But Conditions Apply
The festival, known as the Hadaka Matsuri, is a traditional eventorganised by the Konomiya Shrine in Inazawa town of Japan's Aichi prefecture.
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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.
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"I Couldn't Move": Japanese Male Office Workers Experience Simulated Menstrual Pain
Male office workers at a telecoms firm in Tokyo have experienced simulated menstrual pain to help them become more sympathetic toward female colleagues ahead of International Women's Day on Friday.
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Japan Footballer Junya Ito Investigated After Sexual Assault Reports
Japanese police said Thursday that they have launched an investigation into international footballer Junya Ito after local media reports said two women had accused him of sexual assault, a claim he denies.
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Women To Participate In Japan's 'Naked Man' Festival For The First Time, But Conditions Apply
The festival, known as the Hadaka Matsuri, is a traditional eventorganised by the Konomiya Shrine in Inazawa town of Japan's Aichi prefecture.
