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Transformational Travel: Visit Kamikatsu, Japan’s First Zero-waste Town

By Linda Ding

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Minato Ward Chairperson Yuki Kumiko Shatters Stereotypes

By Nupur Singh

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From Trash to Treasure: Redesigning Japan’s Waste

We look at the companies repurposing Japan’s unique waste materials — from yuzu seeds to miso paste

By Victoria Bennett

Visit Japan: Tips for LGBTQ Travelers

By Alina Joan Ito

Majotae: The Return of a Masterpiece

By Lisa Wallin

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Drag in Tokyo: There's a Village Behind Every Drag Performer

By Kat Joplin

Onigiri For Love: Japanese Chefs Helping Those in Need

By Ida Tuononen

Meet Chibimoeko, Japan’s Only Burlesque Dancer With Dwarfism

By Kim Kahan

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Endigo: The First Japan-Based Drag Queen in the Ru Paul Franchise

By Kat Joplin

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Japanese Chocolate, the Minimal Way

By Kim Kahan

Shionogi Healthcare’s Latest Launch is a Must for Your Winter Routine

By Nora Westgeest

LGBTQ Discrimination in Japan's English Teaching Industry

By Kat Joplin

Haus von Schwarz: Tokyo Drag Haus With a Goth Twist

By Zoria Petkoska

Sari Kaede: Building a Better World for Transgender People

By Kat Joplin

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Arienai Demo: Grassroots Protests for Trans Rights in Japan

By Kat Joplin

Actress June Lovejoy’s Love for the JAV Industry and the Joy it Brings Them

By Melissa Ge

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TW Queer Japan: Towards Gender Freedom in Japanese Language

By Kat Joplin