AI's report on Japanese abuses of authority during 2002.

Article on Japanese 20th century immigration, influx of migrants, Japanese reactions, and a discrimination lawsuit filed to protect civil rights from racial prejudice.

Information aimed to eliminate discrimination, particularly for the Buraku problem in Japan.

Discusses marriage, children, divorce and parental abduction in Japan, as well as the lack of joint custody and enforcable child visitation rights in family law.

A bulletin board for fathers to discuss denied visitation or custody of their Japanese children and to advocate changes to Japanese family law.

The annual U.S. government appraisal of Japanese laws, courts, human rights, and treatment of minorities, for 2004.

Independent, non-profit organization which aims to protect and promote human rights for all persons regardless of beliefs, religion, or political opinion.

Details of a workplace racial discrimination lawsuit in Japan.

Report on trafficking in women to fill Japan's sex industry, forced labor and rights violations, servitude, and practices similar to slavery.

Provides history of patient rights in the 20th century as well as the rise of advocacy groups and case studies on the mentally ill.

Regularly updated site on a suit against the Otaru City government and Hokkaido hot spring owners banning foreigners.