Japanese schoolgirl poster hides a dark but important message behind smile
Bullying in Japanese schools is a well documented problem. According to the Mainichi, a Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology found 543,933 cases…
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Japanese-Spanish actor Yu Shirota speaks out against cyberbullying
The death of female professional wrestler Hana Kimura on May 23, 2020 prompted a great deal of sympathy from fans concerned about the impact of…
Japanese School Troubled by “Curry Bullying” Incident Bans Curry From School Lunch
The public outcry over the bullying incident at Higashisuma Elementary School in Kobe is intensifying as parents and caretakers express outrage over the school’s handling…
Hikikomori Loveless: Revealing Documentary Explores Why Young Japanese Recluses Give Up On Life
In Japan, the term hikikomori (literally, pulling inward or being confined) refers to the phenomenon of reclusive teenagers and adults who cut themselves off from…