‘The smell of … ‘: Japanese TV anchor loses job after criticising men body odour

Yuri Kawaguchi, a 29-year-old Tokyo news anchor and harassment prevention lecturer, was terminated after criticizing men’s hygiene in a viral social media post. Despite apologizing, she faced severe backlash and lost her job. The incident spurred debate about gender expectations and societal norms in Japan, reflecting the challenges women face in a male-dominated society.