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
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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
Lucifer Morningstar
- Jun 4
The Shape of A Woman
Lilith (20cm x 20cm, Oil on Linen) The Shape of A Woman (from the poem collection “Dear Patriarchy, A Flower For Your Grave”) What is the...
Yuna Suzuki
- May 13
person to person
We live in the same world at the same time. Race, sex, feminism, gender, etc. We are surrounded by various “differences” that shape
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...
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...
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...
市嶋温日
- Dec 19, 2022
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...
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.
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.
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...
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...
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