THE FOREIGN ELEMENT

Issues | THE FOREIGN ELEMENT Jan 6, 2023

Volunteers are taking an outsized role in Japanese language support

by Peter Masheter

With more people coming from overseas, the need for language classes is increasing. However, some believe the role of teacher shouldn't be a volunteer position.

Issues | THE FOREIGN ELEMENT Nov 20, 2022

Tokyo marks Transgender Awareness Week with march

by Kat Joplin

According to organizers, around 1,000 people joined an event that kicked off a week of events in the capital meant to bring awareness to the rights of transgender people.