Climate
9 Places Around The World That Have Flooded In June 2023
Here are some of the places around the world that have flooded this month.
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Featured
This “Genderless” Japanese Celebrity Has Been Found Dead At Age 27
A TV personality, model and LGBTQ activist, Ryuchell helped to popularize the “genderless” fashion subculture in Japan.
Climate
A Japanese Island Has Been Engulfed By Floods And Landslides After It Was Hit By The “Heaviest Rain Ever”
An official said it was “the heaviest rain ever experienced” in northern Kyushu.
Featured
Here’s What Happened Around The World In June 2023
Take a look back at some of the biggest stories that happened around the world in June 2023.
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Japan Has Started A Trial To Allow Women To Buy The Morning-After Pill Without A Doctor’s Approval
The morning-after pill will be available over the counter at pharmacies until March 2024 as part of the trial.
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Japan Sent A Man To Lead A G7 Meeting About Women’s Empowerment And Gender Equality
This is not the first time Japan has sent a man to a women’s leadership meeting.
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Japan Has Finally Raised The Age Of Sexual Consent From 13 To 16
Previously, Japan had the lowest age of consent among developed countries.
Video
Japanese Students Were Caught Eating Straight From An Ice Cream Machine And Caused A Controversy
The students admitted they wanted to create a funny video that would go viral.
Women
Women Of The Week: Women In Argentina, Young Women In China And Japanese Musician
Check out these amazing women’s stories.
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Here’s What Happened Around The World In May 2023
Take a look back at some of the biggest stories that happened around the world in May 2023.
Politics
Japan’s Prime Minister Fired His Own Son After He Held A Party At Their Official Residence And Caused A Controversy
Fumio Kishida said his son’s actions were “inappropriate and I decided to replace him to have him take responsibility.”
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Japan’s Ban On Same-Sex Marriage Has Been Found To Be Unconstitutional For A Second Time
Japan is the only G7 nation that does not recognize same-sex marriages.