Japan's military needs more women. But it's still failing on harassment
TOKYO — As Japan embarks on a major military build-up, it's struggling to fill its ranks with the women that its forces need and its policymakers have pledged to recruit.
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Japanese ex-soldier wins U.S. award for her fight against sexual harassment
TOKYO (Reuters) -- The United States on Friday said it would honor former Japan Self-Defense Forces soldier Rina Gonoi with the International Women of Courage Award for bringing about change in the Japanese military with her victory in a sexual harassment case.
Japan mayor Hideo Kojima quits over 99 sexual harassment allegations, insists he ‘didn’t do it’
The resignation of a Japanese mayor facing 99 allegations of sexual harassment sparked anger on social media on Friday, after he denied some cases and wept at a press conference.
Another executive with Japan’s top refiner is fired for sexual harassment as #MeToo awareness grows
TOKYO (AP) — The head of a renewable energy subsidiary of Japan’s top refiner, Eneos Holdings, has been fired for sexual harassment, the companies announced Wednesday, as awareness of the #MeToo movement grows in the country.
Japan’s hospitals report more harassment by angry patients, reflecting similar incidents across society
Medical professionals say they are witnessing more patients showing belligerent behaviour, greater impatience and a lack of respect for the knowledge of doctors and nurses. Such incidents often arise from arguments started by patients over treatment.
China urges end of 'harassment' of vessels in Red Sea
BEIJING: China called for an end to «harassment» of civilian vessels in the Red Sea on Friday (Jan 19) after attacks on ships by Houthi rebels in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.
Taiwan says Chinese balloons are harassment and a threat to air safety
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan’s Defense Ministry accused China on Saturday of harassment and trying to affect public morale by repeatedly sending balloons over the self-governing island.