A senior Japanese politician is forced to apologise after defending the behaviour of gang rapists.

Gang-rapes at rave parties provoke a long suppressed outcry, as well as a 'boys will be boys' reply.

Article on Duke anthropologist who did research on women's roles in Japan.

Uses the women?s movement in Japan as a conduit for those disadvantaged by globalization to mount protests and propose alternatives.

Interview of a Japanese lady examining issues of gender, Japanese history and contemporary society.

Explores the role of magazines made for Japanese women and their social impact.

Examines Japanese women's role in society with a look at gender, role models, work, and current trends.

Provides background information on several influential Japanese women in history, and actresses.

A collection of stories, quotes, anecdotes, impressions, and opinions, as they relate to Japanese women and society.

Essay on the changing environment for women in the workplace and the use of temp workers to hold down wages and benefits.