Islamic Elementary School Opens in Tokyo
The International Islamia School Otsuka opens in Tokyo, offering children trilingual education in English, Japanese, and Arabic
Category Archives: Society
Tsukuba Science March
People march in Tsukuba, the premier science city of Japan, to support science and fact-based policymaking in the United States and in the world.
Trump Tax March in Tokyo
Americans march in Tokyo to demand the release of Donald Trump’s tax returns and transparency in US policymaking. One of the key organizers, Jesse Glickstein, speaks to the Shingetsu News Agency.
First Mainstream LGBT Magazine Launched in Japan
The first LGBT magazine by a major publisher is launched in Japan, signaling a new era of gender relations.
Tokyo Americans’ Call to Combat Climate Change
Protest held in Tokyo by Americans concerned with Trump administration’s unwillingness to recognize the severe dangers of climate change.
Greenpeace Japan, the 2020 Olympics, and Sustainable Seafood
Greenpeace Japan calls on the nation to use the opportunity of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics to support sustainable seafood
Women’s March Tokyo
Women march in Tokyo for gender equality.
Japan’s Internationalization and the English Language
The successes and failures of Japan’s internationalization, especially its struggles with the English language
No Walls Can Divide Us
Americans march in Tokyo to reaffirm the necessity for tolerance and diversity.
The Dakota Access Pipeline and Japanese Banks
Japanese activists call upon three major Japanese banks to disinvest from the Dakota Access Pipeline
