Discovering a Sustainable Future from Japan

Tag - minority

What is the Buraku problem?

Different logics and histories lay behind different discriminations, but the commonality is unwarranted prejudice. Understanding the problem is difficult for those who have not been discriminated against before. Furthermore, if the topic is taboo...

Unknown side of Okinawa, as Ryukyu

Imagine your perfect summer vacation. What do you need for it? Whether if you are the kind of person who loves to spend time in the beautiful sea surrounded by corals, or search for delicious and rare food, or are eager to trace great history...

Ainu and the continuance of its culture

“Irankarapte!” Cheerful voices greet the viewer upon the click of the play button. The owners of the voices are two young YouTubers, Maya and Yōpin. They already have more than 60 videos uploaded to their Shito-channel and have gained...

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Three Japanese leaders working on LGBTQ issues

The social recognition for LGBTQ people is growing, and moves toward equal rights for LGBTQ people are progressing. In Japan, same-sex marriage is not recognized yet. However, some local governments have recently introduced partnerships, and...