In Japan, Feudal Stigma Persists. Burakumin Class Still Encounters Bias. July 17, 2004. By Mari Yamaguchi. TOKYO -- A daughter's engagement is a time of joy for any proud father, but not for Ikuo ...

In Japan, a female former soldier's high-profile court case win is seen as both a victory for human rights, and a setback for Japan's efforts to beef up its military. Accessibility links.

Co-created by Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo, the 10-episode FX limited series centers on Toranaga’s political war and fate in feudal Japan. But the “Shōgun” finale, out now on Hulu, shows ...

A former Japanese soldier's years-long fight for justice against the men she has accused of sexually assaulting her will reach a climax on Tuesday. Skip to main content.