Issues | THE FOREIGN ELEMENT
The bureaucratic wall that hampers entry to Japan
by Rochelle Kopp
The requirements Japan has put in place to enter the country amid the pandemic don't quite match up with the realities of what's going on overseas.
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Issues | THE FOREIGN ELEMENT
A transgender woman caught in the system finds help from the community
by Elin Mccready
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.
Issues | THE FOREIGN ELEMENT
BLM Tokyo continues the conversation on race with webinar series
by Naché Buie
Speakers Jamie Smith and Eric L. Robinson will participate in BLM Tokyo's online series that provides information on racial inequality and systemic injustice.
Issues | THE FOREIGN ELEMENT Oct 4, 2020
Japan Writers Conference and revival of Monkey magazine make for a literary October
by Eric Margolis
Translated works from Japanese authors and original English-language writing has never been more plentiful or inspirational.
Issues | THE FOREIGN ELEMENT Sep 28, 2020
SpeakHer wants to end the all-male panel and bring women's voices into a range of discussions
by Florentyna Leow
SpeakHer provides a database of women professionals who are willing to speak on conference panels in the hopes of narrowing Japan's gender gap.
Issues | THE FOREIGN ELEMENT Sep 7, 2020
A field guide to anti-racist organizations in Japan
by Eric Margolis
Groups fighting for equality in Japan focus on the rights of immigrants, refugees, Ainu and Zainichi residents.
Issues | THE FOREIGN ELEMENT Aug 31, 2020
A costly waiting game for inbound foreign workers
by Rochelle Kopp
While some permanent residents and students are slowly trickling back into Japan, businesses are waiting to hear if new hires can join their ranks.
Issues | THE FOREIGN ELEMENT Aug 19, 2020
Digital nomads opt to ride out the pandemic in Japan
by Mai Yoshikawa
When Viet Nguyen and Liezl Van Riper decided to worldschool their kids they had no idea a global pandemic would come into play.
Issues | LAW OF THE LAND Aug 12, 2020
Citizen or not? A conditional love story
by Colin P. A. Jones
Japan's COVID-19 shutout of long-term foreign residents reflects a fundamental dichotomy in how the nation treats Japanese and non-Japanese.
Issues | THE FOREIGN ELEMENT Aug 10, 2020
Re-entry ban horror stories pile up in Japan's Indian community
by Megha Wadhwa
Some worry confusion surrounding border restrictions will "leave a scar" among residents of Indian descent.
Issues | THE FOREIGN ELEMENT Jul 26, 2020
Basketball breaks down barriers on the courts at Tokyo's Yoyogi Park
by Dan Buyanovsky
Community and competition thrive in an athletic cross-cultural exchange in the heart of Tokyo.
Issues | THE FOREIGN ELEMENT Jul 17, 2020
Re-entry ban causes foreign firms and talent to question long-term plans in Japan
by Rochelle Kopp
As confusion continues over the Japanese government's re-entry ban for foreign residents, the international business community has started voicing concerns.