Japan’s Toregem Biopharma is slated to begin clinical trials in July of next year after it succeeded growing new teeth in mice five years ago. If successful, the medicine could be available for regulatory approval by 2030.
World’s first drug to regrow teeth enters clinical trials Read more
The unanimous ruling came after a 50-something trans woman – who chose to remain anonymous – sued the Economy and Trade Ministry for relegating her to the men’s restroom or a women’s bathroom two floors away.
Japanese Supreme Court rules in favor of trans employee in landmark bathroom case Read more
Japan’s parliament passed legislation to redefine rape as nonconsensual sexual intercourse – removing the provisions regarding use of force – and raise the age of consent from 13 to 16.
Japan expands the definition of rape after years of protest Read more
The ruling adds pressure on the Japanese parliament to legalize same-sex marriages. Japan remains the only country in the G7 that has not legalized marriage equality.
Japanese higher court rules in favor of marriage equality Read more
Japanese activists have been pushing for years for approval of the pills, with similar medications made available decades ago in other countries as Japan lagged ever further behind.
Japan approves first abortion pill Read more
By creating a hairpin-shaped pair of DNA molecules, the researchers expose cancer to the immune system’s targeting procedure, and thus stop and even reverse cancer in mice.
In a world first, Japenese scientists use artificial DNA to kill cancer cells Read more
Some hope this may be a step towards the whole of Japan embracing equality. It is currently the only country in the G7 group of developed nations which doesn’t recognize same-sex unions.
Tokyo begins issuing same-sex couples partnership certificates Read more
The move will make Tokyo the first prefecture in Japan to require that solar panels be installed on all new houses.
Tokyo to require that new homes have solar panels from 2025 Read more
The Japanese video game company Nintendo has announced that it will extend marriage benefits to employees who are in same-sex partnerships.
Nintendo announces it will recognize same-sex partnerships even though Japan doesn’t Read more
Two planned coal-fired power plants, one in Indonesia and the other in Bangladesh, have had their funding withdrawn by the Japanese government, as part of Tokyo’s decision to no longer bankroll coal projects in either country.
