Since 2020, awareness of domestic violence in Japan has been increasing, evident in the rise in cases reported to the police and the willingness to seek help from professionals. However, just awareness is not enough in Japanese society. In March 2024, The Japan Times reported that 1 in 5 have experienced partner abuse and 1 in 4 have experienced spousal abuse. Because Japanese culture often emphasizes the notion of “self-blame,” it becomes difficult for victims to leave abusive relationships.
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We’ve all heard of the gender pay gap – the fact that women are paid less than men for doing the same work. But the bigger, less talked about issue is the gender wealth gap. Wealth measures the value of all assets of worth owned by a person, including investments, savings, debt, and inheritances – all of which are huge contributors to a person's long-term financial stability and power.
Not only does period poverty threaten women's physical health, but it also threatens opportunities for young girls and women. Access to menstrual products allows women to control their own decisions, lives, and success.
Rather than succumbing to apathy or disengaging from environmental issues, individuals can find optimism in reconceptualizing small gestures as meaningful contributions.
The United States may be a better fit for many students graduating from ISSH, due to advantages in choosing and changing majors, constructing applications, and finding a sense of community.
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The scarcity of shared outdoor areas accessible to Tokyo’s residents is notably pronounced. An effective solution lies in expanding public parks.
In Gaza and Israel, the ongoing conflict has cast a long and dark shadow over the lives of Palestinian and Israeli children. The scars of war are not merely physical; they are deeply psychological, impacting children long after the bombs stop falling.
Even though Gen Alpha is the youngest generation currently, they have already left their mark on the world with the heavy influence of technology and the fact that they have grown up with COVID-19. Some people believe that using technology at an early age allows Gen Alpha to gain knowledge faster, live longer, and retire later. However, because of this, they have been raised to believe that they are “grown-ups” who can speak to whoever they want however they want and are faced with no repercussions.
Over 8,000 people died on migration routes in 2023. Over 10,000 people have died in Ukraine since February 2022. Over 32,000 Palestinians have been killed since October 7, 2023. But do these numbers mean anything? How many people can really wrap their heads around such large numbers?
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Coppola proves that ordinary women are the greatest and most worthy stars.
The second season of "The Bear" tactfully adds depth to the characters we know and love without crumbling into stereotypes of mental illness by bringing fresh approaches to grief, trauma, and the destruction it leaves behind.
What exactly does it mean to “spill your guts”? Olivia Rodrigo “spilled her guts” venting about shameful boyfriends, revealing confusing truths about the teenage world, and admitting to a self-sabotaging mindset.
The light dims and the iconic Totoro logo flashes cerulean blue across the screen—a sure-fire promise that this film will be worth the watch. And yet, what is soon revealed proves to be a sea of complexity far deeper than anyone could fathom.
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Since 2020, awareness of domestic violence in Japan has been increasing, evident in the rise in cases reported to the police and the willingness to seek help from professionals. However, just awareness is not enough in Japanese society. In March 2024, The Japan Times reported that 1 in 5 have experienced partner abuse and 1 in 4 have experienced spousal abuse. Because Japanese culture often emphasizes the notion of “self-blame,” it becomes difficult for victims to leave abusive relationships.
The scarcity of shared outdoor areas accessible to Tokyo’s residents is notably pronounced. An effective solution lies in expanding public parks.
The red-bean steamed buns were initially created to promote the positive aspects of this unique value. But countless scandals have marred the true meaning of the word.
In February 2023, an appeal was made by a group of people who claimed that Japan’s dual nationality ban violated the country’s laws. Nonetheless, the Tokyo High Court declared that holding dual nationalities could lead to conflicts between countries. The appeal was dismissed, and the voices of dual citizens were left unheard.