National / Social Issues Apr 11, 2023
Calls grow for drastic steps to address Japan's sliding birthrate
The number of babies born in the country in 2022 dropped below 800,000 more than a decade sooner than the government had estimated.
Film Mar 1, 2023
'On the Way Home': Documentary shines spotlight on death of disabled man during interaction with police
A documentary titled "On the Way Home" tells the story of Kenta Yasunaga and tries to start a conversation about how the Japanese legal system handles disability.
National / Social Issues Nov 29, 2022
Japan faces long, difficult road to promote inclusive education
Some children with disabilities are required to go to school with an escort or guardian, while others must have a helper sit with them in classes.
Film Oct 18, 2022
Film explores innocent man's decadeslong imprisonment in Japan
Shoji Sakurai, 75, endured 29 years of imprisonment, starting with his arrest in 1967 before his eventual release.
Film Aug 16, 2022
Latest chapter of Agent Orange film series unmasks Vietnam's hidden pain
Masako Sakata's "Long Time Passing," to be released later this month in Tokyo, highlights how the interests of governments are put ahead of humanity in times of war.
Film Apr 27, 2022
'Honoka' challenges assumptions about the lives of those with severe disabilities
Director Yugo Kunitomo hopes his documentary will get viewers to recognize underlying prejudices through a glimpse into the life of one family.
Life Jan 4, 2022
Aichi chocolate-maker offers workers with disabilities inclusiveness and a better wage
Quon chocolate is hoping to go mainstream with its products, which are made with the help of people who have a range of physical and mental disabilities.
National Sep 15, 2021
Photographer seeks to show the joy children with disabilities can bring
Although most of her family photos are of subjects without disabilities, the images of disabled children smiling with their parents hold a special place in her heart.
National / Science & Health Jun 20, 2021
New Japan law lays bare hardships of children needing daily medical care
The number of children age under 20 who need daily medical care is estimated to total some 20,000, and getting places in education remains difficult.
Lifestyle Jun 20, 2021
Hardships of children needing medical care in Japan laid bare by new law
A recently-enacted law in Japan to support children who need daily medical care and their families has laid bare the hardships such children face in entering the education system, including admission to nurseries and primary schools — something the rest of society often takes ...