In-depth Psychology of Young People Who Post “Nuisance Videos”
Videos of disruptive or even illegal behavior often taken in public places like restaurants etc., known as “nuisance videos” in Japanese
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Kiana
- Mar 12
To My Dear Second and Third-Generation Children Who Will Surely Stand Out
What does it mean to look or seem Japanese? I have been told that my face looks what we call ha-fu or someone who is half-Japanese...
Shirinne Shimoji
- Mar 8
I’m a “Whole” Person: My Journey as a Mixed-race Woman
Growing up as a ha-fu, I was always questioning my identity and roots. Back when I was in school, people used to ask me questions...
Kiana
- Feb 25
Quiet Quitting of Generation Z
Something that happened when I was drinking with some of my friends. All my close friends are now working adults, and we are all in step...
Kiana
- Feb 4
Between Cleanliness and Body Positivity
Expensive aesthetic treatments, such as hair removal, are trending in Japan. It’s almost impossible not to see a train in central Tokyo...
柳本優希
- Feb 1
Does being cute change the focus of an argument? Do men think little of their families?
The other day, Ryuchell’s first TV appearance in a while made online news. I want to start out by saying that I like his way of thinking...
Karin Shimoo
- Jan 29
The Limits and Possibilities of Words
In this era, where messages fly by at the speed of a second, I feel like I don't have much time to think carefully about each word choice.
Kiana
- Jan 27
We are “not trying too hard" in the New Era
When I was in a counseling session for depression once every two weeks, I told my counselor, “I fail at everything I do since I took a...
Zuhra Al Yarabi
- Jan 24
Rupture and Repair
Establishing relationships is one thing and maintaining them is another. “They’ll get it. I don’t have to explain why I reacted that way,”
S.L. Chan
- Jan 21
It’s Not a Culture Thing
I've been living and studying for two years in Japan. Japan is great. Amazing. Wonderful. A dream. Japan was all that until I realized...
Zuhra Al Yarabi
- Dec 27, 2022
Perfect Beings
What does being perfect mean? Who determines what perfect is? Were we born to develop into perfect beings? When and where does this end?
Miyabi
- Nov 25, 2022
How to Reduce Communication Gaps 1: Some Tips From a Psych Major
I wonder if you decided to read this article because you have experienced frustration in communication where you thought...
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