Calling Myself a Feminist in Japan
Litz's opinion piece relating to the April 1st ICAS event co-hosted by Uprizine, "The Courage of Our Convictions: Young Female Activists...
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Editorial
- Apr 4, 2019
- 3 min
Why We Use the F-Word
Artwork by Sarah Saucedo This piece was first published in Uprizine's Spring 2018 in-print edition. Uprizine has always been a feminist...
Anonymous
- Mar 28, 2019
- 6 min
What it means to be a Sex Worker
Art by Emi Westside “You can’t be a feminist if you do sex work,” is a phrase that most of my clients have told me time and time again....
Lily Boland
- Nov 1, 2018
- 6 min
The Low Down on Mental Health in Tokyo
Welcome back to another annual low-down. This one is not about sexual health, but an equally important type of health--mental. If you’ve...
Jenny Chang
- Oct 21, 2018
- 7 min
Opinion: My 4 Years in Japan
My Tokyo life began in 2015 as a Freshman student at TUJ. After four years, I’m graduating and ready to escape from Japan. Don’t get me...
Lily Boland
- Jul 9, 2018
- 5 min
“How Can Japan ‘Activate’ Women?” (What are we, robots with an “on” switch?)
Image credit to Temple University Japan Campus, FURUHASHI architect & associates. Recently, TUJ’s ICAS held a joint seminar with Showa...
Victoria Teeth
- Apr 23, 2018
- 4 min
Unrequited, Unrelenting, Unlawful: A Meditation on Stalking and Romance in Tokyo
“Why did you unsend the message?” “Am I moving too fast for you?” “Did I make you uncomfortable? I’m confused” “Please tell me why you’re...
Michael Cucek
- Apr 20, 2018
- 3 min
IWD Essay by Michael Cucek
Kimura Kazue lives what she would characterize as an ordinary quiet life. Unmarried, without tertiary education, she lived with elderly...
John Mock
- Apr 13, 2018
- 7 min
IWD Essay by John Mock
International Women’s Day Essay -A late submission by John Mock- The question of which woman has had an enormous influence on my life is...
Patterson
- Mar 27, 2018
- 2 min
Celebrating Women in March: Vipasha Bansal Spotlights Columbia University Professor
I emailed Professor Bansal a series of questions and this was her response. The questions given to her were not easy to answer. I am...
Patterson
- Mar 23, 2018
- 2 min
Celebrating Women in March: James Brown Spotlights His Mum
Brown's mother, Susan Brown (left) pictured holding his son (right) I emailed Professor Brown a series of questions and this was his...
Patterson Deppen
- Mar 16, 2018
- 3 min
Celebrating Women in March: Irene Herrera Spotlights Her Mother
Irene Herrera (right) and her mom (left) I emailed Professor Herrera a series of questions and this was her response. The questions given...
Patterson Deppen
- Mar 14, 2018
- 3 min
Celebrating Women in March: Taro Nettleton Spotlights Former TUJ Student
Photo credit (left): Koomi Kim I emailed Professor Nettleton a series of questions and this was his response. The questions given to him...
Patterson Deppen
- Mar 12, 2018
- 2 min
Celebrating Women in March: Tin Tin Htun Spotlights Women of Burma
I emailed Professor Htun a series of questions and this was her response. The questions given to her were not easy to answer. I am...
Patterson
- Mar 11, 2018
- 1 min
Celebrating Women in March: Interviews with TUJ Professors
Artwork by Kaori Konuta March is Women’s History Month (corresponding with International Women's Day which was on the 8th) to celebrate...
Mariru Suzuki
- Feb 26, 2018
- 3 min
My Classroom
Photograph by Phyo Thiri With the author’s permission, we have decided to publish this piece unedited. We believe that this represents a...
Anonymous
- Feb 19, 2018
- 3 min
What is Intersectionality?
A Quick History of Feminism and the Introduction to INTERSECTIONALITY!
Anonymous
- Nov 5, 2017
- 1 min
From Society To Women
They’re more interested in your legs than in what’s inside your head.
Lily Boland
- Nov 2, 2017
- 7 min
The Low Down on Sexual Health in Tokyo
WOMXN'S HEALTH: birth control, STD testing, gynaecologists, and abortions in Tokyo
Anonymous
- Oct 31, 2017
- 2 min
Not My Grandfather
There is a time and place for "words of endearment"