The Girl Scouts of Japan have released their 2023 Gender Survey Report on junior high and high school girls, highlighting significant concerns about gender equality in schools. The report, based on a comprehensive survey, reveals that a substantial...
While the World Economic Forum states “People live longer in more gender-equal countries. Women get the biggest boost in their life expectancy as gender equality increases…,” according to research conducted by the George Institute in 2023, women in...
As I wrote before in my previous column, the manga “One Piece” written by Eiichiro Oda covers various social issues as though it is a microcosm of the real world. While One Piece has consistently held the top spot in both the manga and anime fields...
A groundbreaking all-gender restroom was removed from Tokyu Kabukicho Tower, an entertainment complex in Shinjuku, Tokyo, in July 2023, only four months after the opening, in the wake of criticism. Has Tokyo moved one step away from queer urbanism...
More couples are forgoing the traditional customs The Japanese wedding ceremonies and reception parties have had numerous elements reflecting gender roles and expectations for centuries, and they still do. For years and years, brides have been...
What would happen if men and women swap their roles entirely, and women had social and political power? You may find out the answer in a Japanese Sci-Fi manga series, “Ooku: The Inner Chambers,” by Fumi Yoshinaga, that has been made into TV drama...
GSRM stands for Gender, Sexual, and Romantic Minorities. While this term is relatively new and hasn’t had the same exposure the term “LGBT” had, it is by far the most encompassing term for the different forms of gender identity, sexual orientation...
In recent years, the term “genderless” has become more common in everyday speech. It is frequently associated with fashion, yet it is also prevalent in other fields. Some argue that the term “genderless” is widely used for...
Traditional school uniforms are frequently designed differently for females and males. In recent years, Japanese schools have begun introducing genderless uniforms, following a global trend of supporting gender minorities. About 40% of Japanese...
“When he told me that he was pregnant, I unintentionally asked if it’s really mine.” “It’s usually the man asking that.” This is a subtle conversation between the main character’s female partner and her friend, and I think these two lines represent...