Japan to ban upskirting in stronger sex crime laws

Lawmakers are introducing Japan's first laws against taking sexually exploitative photos or videos of others without consent. The bill against "photo voyeurism" would prohibit acts such as upskirting ... ( read original story ...)

Unsigned in major leagues, Bauer gets big welcome in Japan

Bauer was unwanted this season by major league teams — at least no club signed him though he was eligible to play — after claims of domestic violence and sexual assault. However, he's a baseball celebrity in this famous port city in Japan, with few questions asked about his past — and his answers readily ...

Wild Knights GM sees changing focus for Japan recruitment

Rugby union competitions around the world are bracing for a possible exodus of top players to Japan after the World Cup in France later this year. In England and Wales, where some clubs are cash-strapped and players face an uncertain future, ( read original story ...)