THE FOREIGN ELEMENT

Issues | THE FOREIGN ELEMENT Oct 4, 2020

Japan Writers Conference and revival of Monkey magazine make for a literary October

by Eric Margolis

Translated works from Japanese authors and original English-language writing has never been more plentiful or inspirational.

Issues | THE FOREIGN ELEMENT Sep 28, 2020

SpeakHer wants to end the all-male panel and bring women's voices into a range of discussions

by Florentyna Leow

SpeakHer provides a database of women professionals who are willing to speak on conference panels in the hopes of narrowing Japan's gender gap.