On March 8, we honor women dedicated to confronting current social norms and working to make the world a better place for women. To commemorate this significant day, numerous events are held worldwide. What is International Women’s Day? The...
Feminism started expanding around the 1870s in Japan. Since then, many feminists have fought for equal rights for all genders. Here are three notable Japanese feminists that you should know about. Toshiko Kishida is the first person who advocated...
Since its establishment in 1984, Studio Ghibli has continued to create many films showcasing inspiring characters, especially women and girls. In the previous article, I featured characters from the 1990s or earlier, so I’ll focus on the films of...
“Moon Prism Power Make Up!” Usagi says in an orotund tone, momentarily starting to transform into a superhero called “Sailor Moon,” gorgeously dressed, getting ready for the battles. I had been truly fascinated by how an ordinary girl could bravely...
It has been a while since #Metoo and #Kutoo (ongoing movement in Japan against high heels policy in the workplace) movements have helped the women speak up after enduring a male-dominated society and its accompanying gender stereotypes for a long...
Many of you may have heard of feminism, but what does it remind you of when you hear the word? Feminism is necessary for achieving women’s wellness, but it is hard to define, as there are diverse ways of perceiving it depending on the country...