The Sexual Exploitation of Young Girls in Japan Is ‘On the Increase,’ an Expert Says

Although officially illegal, Japan has a booming sex industry due to numerous loopholes. On any night, the streets of ...

Children dress as dolls for photo event in Ise, central Japan

At an event in the city of Ise in central Japan's Mie Prefecture, families snapped photos of their children dressed as traditional "hina" dolls.
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Sanya Lopez transforms into an entertainer in Japan in 'Midnight Girls' first teaser

The first teaser for Irene Emma Villamor's upcoming film, "Midnight Girls," is out now, taking us to Nagoya, Japan and into the world of entertainers. Sanya Lopez stars alongside Jodi Sta. Maria, ...
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5 things to know about Sanae Takaichi, Japan's first female prime minister

Japan's first-ever female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, is a conservative with a traditional view of gender roles and a penchant for heavy metal music. Japan's parliament elected Takaichi on Tuesday ...
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Japan’s First Female Leader Could Be Bad For Women

Sanae Takaichi, newly-elected leader of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), speaks during a news conference at the party’s headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025. The big moment for ...
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Japan's first female prime minister stakes her future on snap elections

TOKYO – Polls show Japan's first female prime minister and her coalition within reach of a decisive win in snap elections on Sunday. Sanae Takaichi got an additional boost in the form of an ...