according to documents about the ruling released by the Supreme Court of Japan. The plaintiff sought permission to use women’s toilets after identifying as female, but was only allowed to use ...

“At the very least, toilet facilities for women should be increased to the same number for men.” East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) said it maintains public restrooms at about 1,100 locations in ...

except for the 11th cars which have accessible toilets. Pink banding and guidance signs nearby will be used to inform passengers they are for women only. (Japanese original by Kazuki Sakuma ...

"It's a serious problem that some people in Japan think allowing transgender people to use women's toilets will lead to an increase in criminal acts. We have to make it clear that these are two ...

In a landmark verdict, Japan's Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled ... some of her requests but insisted she could only use the women's toilets a few floors from her desk. Officials said the decision ...

In Japan, transgender people can only legally ... Some lawmakers formed a group to guarantee the safety of women in toilets and public baths or hot springs. – Rappler.com ...

The ruling is the Japanese top court's first on working ... some of her requests but insisted she could only use the women's toilets a few floors from her desk. Officials said the decision was ...

Japan’s Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that ... sued because she was only allowed to use women’s toilets several floors away from her office, instead of closer ones. The ministry had imposed ...

In 2020, the Toyko Toilet Project invited renowned creatives in Japan to design the facilities ... one for men, one for women, and one for everyone to use. Katayama described the design as ...