Japanese convenience store’s food lineup’s name drives gender role debate online
Japanese convenience stores are often lauded for their wide selection of prepared bento boxes and side dishes, but Family Mart’s original lineup has recently become…
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Talking to the creator of ‘Blossom the Project’, an online initiative raising awareness of Japan’s social issues
Trigger warning: This article mentions depression and suicide and may be upsetting for some. “I think a lot of people [in Japan] look at mental…
CHIME FOR CHANGE’s Zine on feminism, gender and self expression issues in Japan
CHIME FOR CHANGE gathers together the voices of those who are aiming to achieve gender equality and a stronger community. In their latest issue, the…
Hinatsuba: New Manga About A Swordswoman Who Challenged Late Edo Period Gender Expectations
In honor of International Women’s Day, March 8th, we would like to introduce Hinatsuba, by Koichi Masahara, an exciting new manga recently announced by publisher…