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...
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...
What comes to mind when you hear the word “genderless”? Many may think of fashion. As we have introduced Japan’s evolving definition of genderless fashion, more and more apparel brands have released genderless items. These days, genderless cosmetics...
How would you describe an excellent work environment for everyone? You may come up with many areas for improvement by comparing the ideal with reality. Among many issues, the gender pay gap remains a problem many countries must address. In May, the...
Gender bias is when a person or society unconsciously holds fixed assumptions or prejudices about gender differences and gender roles. In Japan, there is a slang term for women in the sciences called “rikejo.” The very fact that such a...
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...
“Gender equality,” as stated in the SDGs, is to realize a society where each person is free to make choices regardless of gender. This trend has recently spilled over into the Japanese toy industry by introducing products that challenge gender...