Women in Japan are still often expected to be in charge ... There are growing calls for more female voices in politics. But in rural areas, where more traditional gender roles are more usual ...

Writer Hannah Kirshner first moved to Yamanaka Onsen to better understand its craft culture. Almost 10 years later, she’s ...

Despite their critical roles in farming, processing, and post-harvest activities, rural women face entrenched inequalities in wages, opportunities, and recognition. As Shahnaz Begum, a farmer from ...