News in Easy English: Japan expert says women have higher health risks from drinking alcohol

In Japan, more people are trying to avoid drinking too much alcohol because it can cause health problems. Experts say women ...
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Women gradually rise in Japanese politics but face deep challenges

TOKYO (AP) — Eight years ago, Yuriko Koike became the first woman to lead Tokyo, beating her male predecessor. She won her third term as governor Sunday, and one of her closest rivals was a woman.
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Women’s participation in ‘naked festival’ a sign of how aging is forcing changes to male-centric Japanese traditions

With a history spanning more than 1,200 years, “hadaka matsuri,” or the naked festival, is Japanese masculinity on full display. Quite literally. Across Japan, in freezing winter, thousands of men ...
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‘Pace is too slow.’ Women gradually rise in Japanese politics but face deep challenges

Incumbent Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike celebrates after she was elected for Tokyo's gubernatorial election in Tokyo, Sunday, July 7, 2024. TOKYO (AP) — Eight years ago, Yuriko Koike became the first woman ...
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“Pace is too slow.” Women gradually rise in Japanese politics but face deep challenges

TOKYO (AP) — Eight years ago, Yuriko Koike became the first woman to lead Tokyo, beating her male predecessor. She won her third term as governor Sunday, and one of her closest rivals was a woman.