I am me, you are you, so we are okay
Living with mental illness is really difficult. The first challenge for me was to overcome the stigma attached to talking to others about...
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Alecia Wallingford
- Dec 12, 2022
Recovering from Depression
Content Warning: Language and mention of suicide and eating disorder. September is suicide prevention month, and October is depression...
BIWA
- Dec 4, 2022
“Eclipse Dawn” MV (short edit)
On November 4th, I was given the opportunity to create the MV for sound artist Sawako's song, "Eclipse Dawn," from their new album.
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...
Karl Jason Calimag
- Nov 21, 2022
An Open Letter To My World War II Denying Bullies
What NOT to Say About World War II. It was a long time ago. Get over it. Japan didn’t do that; we didn't learn about it in school.
Emiru Okada
- Sep 8, 2022
What’s Wrong With My Body Hair?
Recently, I was doing some research for my job and found some surveys with striking titles: “What is the most disappointing part of women’s
Rico Matsunaga
- Jul 14, 2022
I Want My Body Back
(TW: mentions of sexual assault.) I want my body back. Can I ever take it back? I want my body back when my boyfriend hits me in the face...
Meg Hoffmann
- Apr 27, 2022
The hypersexualization of mixed-race and foreign women in Japan
cw: mentions of sexual assault "Damn, foreigners have big boobs" I think I was around 11 at the time. I remember stepping onto the train...
sabine
- Apr 17, 2022
The Problem with Gendered Fashion
Clothing often proposes a certain stereotype that is raised by society. To be a man or a woman is closely linked to that appearance.
Akino Hashimoto
- Apr 11, 2022
Don’t Feel Guilty to Take Media Breaks
Since Russia invaded Ukraine, you might feel there’s an overflow of information every day. Being exposed to violent or sad news can negative
Rico Matsunaga
- Apr 9, 2022
Stop trying to be the ‘affable girl,” loved by everyone
I’ve been wanting to be her ever since I was little. That girl who is affable, always smiling, happy and content; the girl that is...
Marina Ogawa
- Apr 8, 2022
On speaking about one’s relationship in Japan
The act of getting excited about your relationship in public is often frowned upon in Japanese society. Doing so can be seen as being selfis
Marina Ogawa
- Mar 12, 2022
Tick, tick… BOOM!
*Caution for some spoilers.This film, available on Netflix, is a musical film and a documentary of the life of Jonathan Larson, who is one
Lara Franco
- Feb 25, 2022
Interview with Ayumi Nishigawa – Tackling Social Issues with Fashion
Today, I had the pleasure of interviewing Ayumi Nishigawa, CEO of coxco and representative of the non-profit organization DEAR ME.
Miyabi
- Feb 18, 2022
Cuddle your inner negativity to embrace your positivity
"Stop being so negative, you've got to be more positive!" Have you ever been told these words or maybe unconsciously have said them to other
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