Most ISSH students seem to be aware of the substantial amount of misinformation that exists on TikTok and double check the content that they see.

For a long period of time, the Technical Intern Trainee program proved to be a success for both the companies in Japan that were in need of workers and for the workers from foreign countries who wanted to acquire technical skills. However, in March 2020, the United Nations released an issue statement regarding the Technical Intern Training Program.

Netflix has recently added a subscription option that includes advertisements. And there are more changes to come. 

Aditi A. (‘24) and Anastasia P. (‘24)  are both permanent resident children who were born in their native countries, but have been raised in Japan. They both have parents who are permanent residents. Though they might not be called “second-generation immigrants,” their experiences and struggles are similar.

The abuses of basic rights of migrant workers are shocking; however, what is far worse is the fact that it is a repeat of history.

The most important step is to recognize changes in one’s mental health and seek help at an early stage, before the issue becomes detrimental to the quality of life. However, in reality, the systemic limitations that come with seeking mental health resources are beyond our control, and it will take a long time before we start to see significant changes in our society.

Current “solutions” to the molestation problem in Japanese public transportation system do not sufficiently address the root issue of gender inequalities and misogyny, preventing us from making any real progress.

Critics speak out on the high frequency of child abuse in sports, especially in the Olympics. It is not a rarity for young athletes to be victims of physical, verbal, and emotional abuse.

As the Covid situation is slowly improving, many museums are returning to their pre-Covid schedules. This fall, we are seeing loads and loads of new interesting shows in Tokyo. Here are 5 of the most exciting exhibitions happening in Tokyo you should check out this week. 

Try listening to Tyler, the Creator's album "IGOR" and Cuco's song "Lover Is a Day" to mix up your playlist.

Play Genshin Impact and Little Nightmares for an adventure in a different world.

From a recent Netflix movie to Japanese animations, these movies will surely transport you to different worlds and eras.

Here are some places that you should think of, when you find yourself bored of the same coffee over and over again. 

High-speed wifi, a quiet atmosphere, power sockets, affordable pricing are among just a few of the many priorities to keep in mind when finding the right place to study.

If you're looking for good Japanese cuisine or a unique café experience, these restaurants and cafés may be worth keeping an eye out for!

The Eco-Fashion Options class discusses the dangers of greenwashing, the importance of transparency in hangtag contents, the role of sustainable certifications, and how the pandemic has affected garment workers.