Is Marijuana Dangerous?
When it comes to marijuana in Japan, the drug tends to be associated with crime or the underground…
Scholarships Falling Short for Students
Half of Japanese college students are currently enrolled in the national scholarship system and most of these…
The Present State of Day Cares in Japan
Women quit their jobs when they have children. Until recently, this was the general trend in Japanese society.…
“More people need to talk about the issue”—fighting for LGBTQ+ in Japan
TOKYO—Thousands of people gathered under the sun at Yoyogi Park in Shibuya this year from May 6th to…
Travel Around the World Through Breakfast
On a quiet, unassuming street in Shibuya, two Swedish flags hang in front of a small concrete shop,…
SNS supports “Korean culture”
“How to make-up like Ulzzang” and “Ulzzang fashion”, these are the title of a lot of magazines for…
Islam in Japan; Let’s Think About Halal Certification
Halal, which refers to food that is cooked and manufactured in accordance with Islamic precepts, means “to be…
Koshu Wine
To the north of Mount Fuji is Yamanashi prefecture, famous for a military general named Takeda Shingen and…