How the first woman defied a ban to climb Mount Fuji—and then was forgotten

In 1832, Tatsu Takayama made a defiant climb up to the top of Mount Fuji dressed as a man. This is the story of her historic ...
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Rigid gender roles are prompting women to leave rural Japan

Akita Prefecture has Japan's most aged population, lowest birthrate and fastest declining population. Rigid gender roles are ...
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Gender inequality accelerates Japan's rural depopulation

Akita Prefecture has Japan's most aged population, lowest birthrate and fastest declining population. Rigid gender roles are ...

He came from Japan to hike the 1,200-mile Ice Age Trail. Wisconsin hikers fully embraced him

Wisconsin's hiking community has been captivated by a Japanese man trekking the Ice Age Trail. Many have shared the state's culture with him.