“The Boyfriend,” Japan’s first same-sex romance reality series was released in July and has already attracted a large audience. Located by the ocean, nine young men lived together in the beach house for a month, where they learned romance and...
“Tora ni Tsubasa (虎に翼),” “The Tiger and Her Wings” in English, the morning drama series aired on NHK, has grown its popularity since its broadcast this April. Based on a true story, the drama depicts the life of the heroine who became Japan’s...
Detailed and refined stitches, and beautiful patterns that that evoke the seasons…Kimono, a Japanese traditional clothes, has captured the interest of not only Japanese locals but also foreign tourists. The business of kimono rental has existed...
As the weather turns colder, it’s the perfect season to unwind and enjoy a movie at home. Here are some recommended movies and an anime series that depict LGBTQ people living with joy despite challenges in life. Although some are so heavy that...
Standing on the train in Japan, most of you would realize that trains are filled with ads telling you to “lose weight,” “do hair removal and get a baby-smooth body” and “get your hair back!” Am I not allowed to stay with my current appearance? I...
In recent years, Sri Lanka, where the political situation has been unstable due to the serious economic crisis, has repeatedly held demonstrations demanding the resignation of the government since March 2022. In July 2022, a large-scale protest...
In Japan, women still bear most of the burden of child care, which hinders the realization of gender equality. In the first place, both men and women can take child care leave in Japan legally. You can take a rest for childcare until the day before...