A transgender woman caught in the system finds help from the community
Dealing with immigration can be daunting at the best of times, but when you're a member of a minority community it can be harmful for your health.
My bicultural child is starting to reveal his two faces
When my son switches from speaking English to Japanese, it seems like his personality changes as well.
BLM Tokyo continues the conversation on race with webinar series
Speakers Jamie Smith and Eric L. Robinson will participate in BLM Tokyo's online series that provides information on racial inequality and systemic injustice.
I'm having second thoughts on being a 'citizen of the world'
Before the pandemic, being a so-called international citizen was something to be proud of. However, is having family scattered around the world a good thing?
Masks, noisy TVs and the lessons my students have learned from Corona-san
Naomi Osaka is the role model that Japan needs right now
I'm happy to be in Japan, but it shouldn't have taken this long to get back
Appreciating Japan’s little details in a time of restricted travel
Being 'othered' in Japan is not the same as oppression
Why we're marching for Black lives in Japan
Japan Writers Conference and revival of Monkey magazine make for a literary October
Translated works from Japanese authors and original English-language writing has never been more plentiful or inspirational.
SpeakHer wants to end the all-male panel and bring women's voices into a range of discussions
A field guide to anti-racist organizations in Japan
A costly waiting game for inbound foreign workers
Digital nomads opt to ride out the pandemic in Japan
Citizen or not? A conditional love story
Re-entry ban horror stories pile up in Japan's Indian community
Choco is new to the world, about 3 months new. And, incredible though it may seem, he was already spotted by a scout who knew talent the moment he saw it. Choco was one of the few kittens rescued by a baseball coach from among ...
When Hitoshi met Bob: A Tokyo love story
A simple 'How are you doing?' can be a lifeline for stressed-out parents
Indian student rallies friends to raise more than ¥500,000 for Foodbank Sendai
‘Japan has to remember that it is not just importing workers, it is importing people who have hopes’
Breaking up is hard to do, but sometimes it needs to be done
Grappling with the 'American idea' from across the Pacific
Double the disaster means extra preparation for your emergency kit
With the COVID-19 pandemic ongoing and typhoon season approaching, don't forget to update your emergency evacuation bag.
In Japan, gearing up for a new type of job market
How U.S. citizens in Japan can apply for coronavirus aid payments from home
How the coronavirus widens a cultural divide
Compensation may be a matter for the 'Red Book'
Making sure you're prepared for a Japan-wide lockdown
Japanese corporate culture explains why experts given back seat in virus response
