It's Okay To Be Different. Because It's Yours.
This is quite sudden, but I stayed in the United States for two years after graduating from high school.
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Kiana
- Sep 10
For Children and Young People Living in a Hard World
One day, I saw that an elementary school child was studying alone at a cafe.
Himawari Murano
- Sep 6
Be yourself, neither strong nor weak.
CW: Mentions of suicide. While I was at work, I happened to look at my phone and saw an obituary. Oh, why?
Kiana
- Sep 1
Forgotten 3.11 – Update on "Disaster Prevention" from Namie Town, Fukushima Prefecture
Today, September 1, is Disaster Prevention Day. Disaster prevention" may sound like a big deal, but it is just like traffic rules...
Zuhra Al Yarabi
- Aug 22
I’m Sorry, I have to Cancel
“Can we take a rain check?” A text message we dread to receive or send to someone
Tia Miki
- Aug 17
The Problems With the Japanese View of Love
“You know you can’t look good in a wedding dress after you turn 25” was a phrase my mother was told when she was getting married at 37, near
Karin Shimoo
- Aug 1
Being a Girl Boss? Over it.
Ahh, the classic tale of the modern girl-boss, and perhaps the inevitable burnout. Glorified and hyped up between our female friends, I too,
Kiana
- Jul 13
Marriage by a Dating App is Also True Love
Have you ever thought about your ideal way of meeting the right one? I was the kind of girl who pursued my ideal
Luna
- Jul 10
From Black and White to Full Color: Live Better Vol. 1
Plum blossoms, cherry blossoms, wisteria, tulips, and canola flowers.
After a long winter, the season full of colors has finally begun.
Katrice Cuason
- Jul 4
Colorism in Asia
Perhaps it was the numerous advertisements for skin-whitening products shown on TV or the nasty remarks I have gotten about my looks from fa
Miyabi
- Jun 16
Don't Be Embarrassed Even If...
If I said “Don't be embarrassed even if you can’t take a shower in 5 days let alone wash your face”, and you answered
Luna
- Jun 10
From the River to the Sea – A Guide to Knowing Others
Have you ever become overly sensitive or confused about your words or actions hurting someone else because you are too eager to
Emiru Okada
- May 17
I Love Myself Series #4: The story about how difficult it is to wear the makeup I want in Japan
My full makeup debut was at my high school graduation when I was 18. I know it's a little late for me, and my mother even suggested I wear
Kiana
- May 16
Although His Face Does Not Say American
The incident at an airport in Japan. My Filipino American boyfriend and I were standing in line at the ticket counter for a flight to the
Kiana
- May 10
A To-do List for Those in 20s Who Have a Lot of Worries
Marriage, childbirth, career advancement, asset formation, and, in some cases, pursuing higher education. People tell us to do what ever we
Karin Shimoo
- Apr 10
“Abandoning the Country?” Diversity Just For Show
“I respect human rights and other senses of values, but if we recognize same-sex marriage, there will be people who will abandon this
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