Emily
@suika.bsky.social
Editor at @tokyoreview.net. Independent researcher specialising in Japanese LGBTQ+ politics. Volunteer lexicographer. Aspiring tanka poet. Enthusiastic D&D player.
研究者。編者。日蘭・蘭日辞書編集者。歌人。元短期間早稲ギャル。
研究者。編者。日蘭・蘭日辞書編集者。歌人。元短期間早稲ギャル。
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Emily
@suika.bsky.social
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Times are changing and so is Tokyo Review. We are excited to announce a fresh new team of editors!
It’s been a while
When Tokyo Review was founded eight years ago, its founders had two goals. The first was to elevate the standard of analysis on Japan-related issues for an English-speaking audience. That goal remains...
www.tokyoreview.net
I'm very excited to announce I'm one of the four members of Tokyo Review's new editorial team!
I especially look forward to platforming promising fellow early-career scholars, and contributing to a much-needed increase in in-depth English-language analysis on Japanese society and politics.
I especially look forward to platforming promising fellow early-career scholars, and contributing to a much-needed increase in in-depth English-language analysis on Japanese society and politics.
"Sanae Takaichi made history by becoming Japan's first female prime minister in October. She must now decide whether she'll break another barrier: the taboo barring women from the sumo ring."
Japan's first female leader faces a taboo over entering the male-only sumo ring - The Mainichi
TOKYO (AP) -- Sanae Takaichi made history by becoming Japan's first female prime minister in October. She must now decide whether she'll break another
mainichi.jp
November 24, 2025 at 11:34 PM
"Sanae Takaichi made history by becoming Japan's first female prime minister in October. She must now decide whether she'll break another barrier: the taboo barring women from the sumo ring."
"Urban Renaissance Agency (UR), [which manages] more than 700,000 rental housing units across Japan, has rejected an application for independent tenancy from a woman with an intellectual disability in a possible violation of the law against disability discrimination."
Japan housing agency UR rejects autistic woman living alone in possible discrimination case - The Mainichi
TOKYO -- Urban Renaissance Agency (UR), an independent administrative corporation managing more than 700,000 rental housing units across Japan, has re
mainichi.jp
November 24, 2025 at 5:14 PM
"Urban Renaissance Agency (UR), [which manages] more than 700,000 rental housing units across Japan, has rejected an application for independent tenancy from a woman with an intellectual disability in a possible violation of the law against disability discrimination."
"Markets have lost their enthusiasm for Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, with about $127 billion wiped off the value of Tokyo-listed stocks over the past week and sharp declines in the yen and government bonds."
Takaichi faces market tests from yen to stocks and bonds
Markets have lost their enthusiasm for Japan’s new prime minister, with about $127 billion wiped off the value of Tokyo-listed stocks over the past week.
www.japantimes.co.jp
November 24, 2025 at 10:22 AM
"Markets have lost their enthusiasm for Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, with about $127 billion wiped off the value of Tokyo-listed stocks over the past week and sharp declines in the yen and government bonds."
Was just thinking: will future archeologists be able to date human remains based on the amounts of microplastics built up in them?
November 24, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Was just thinking: will future archeologists be able to date human remains based on the amounts of microplastics built up in them?
November 23, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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A lot of great statistics and information on recent court cases in this article by @suika.bsky.social:
"In a 2023 Pew Research survey...68% of Japanese respondents were either somewhat (56%) or completely (11%) in favor, and 26% were somewhat (18%) or fully (8%) opposed to same-sex marriage."
"In a 2023 Pew Research survey...68% of Japanese respondents were either somewhat (56%) or completely (11%) in favor, and 26% were somewhat (18%) or fully (8%) opposed to same-sex marriage."
A decade of LGBT partnership systems in Japan
Ten years ago, two municipalities in Tokyo wrote history by commencing Japan’s first so-called “partnership systems” (パートナーシップ制度) to recognize LGBTQ+ couples’ relationships. In the years that followed...
www.tokyoreview.net
November 23, 2025 at 7:34 AM
A lot of great statistics and information on recent court cases in this article by @suika.bsky.social:
"In a 2023 Pew Research survey...68% of Japanese respondents were either somewhat (56%) or completely (11%) in favor, and 26% were somewhat (18%) or fully (8%) opposed to same-sex marriage."
"In a 2023 Pew Research survey...68% of Japanese respondents were either somewhat (56%) or completely (11%) in favor, and 26% were somewhat (18%) or fully (8%) opposed to same-sex marriage."
Had many pleasant conversations with people selling tanka and other stuff at the Bungaku Furima and now I'm even more determined to work towards having my own booth there next year
November 23, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Had many pleasant conversations with people selling tanka and other stuff at the Bungaku Furima and now I'm even more determined to work towards having my own booth there next year
I'm at the Tokyo Bungaku Furima, having an incredibly difficult time not spending all my money on zines and self-published books.
November 23, 2025 at 6:07 AM
I'm at the Tokyo Bungaku Furima, having an incredibly difficult time not spending all my money on zines and self-published books.
One of my friends gave me a Miffy/Nijntje daruma for my birthday and I honestly love it so much.
November 22, 2025 at 1:35 AM
One of my friends gave me a Miffy/Nijntje daruma for my birthday and I honestly love it so much.
Wait, so does the totalization agreement between Japan and the Netherlands mean I'd one day be eligible for Japanese pensions, even without having paid into the system for 10 or more years?
www.nenkin.go.jp/internationa...
www.nenkin.go.jp/internationa...
November 21, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Wait, so does the totalization agreement between Japan and the Netherlands mean I'd one day be eligible for Japanese pensions, even without having paid into the system for 10 or more years?
www.nenkin.go.jp/internationa...
www.nenkin.go.jp/internationa...
Anyone have experience working at conbini?
On the one hand, the pay seems atrocious and it doesn't look particularly good on my CV. On the other hand, I was thinking that working at one for 1~2 days a week for some time could be interesting in and of itself.
On the one hand, the pay seems atrocious and it doesn't look particularly good on my CV. On the other hand, I was thinking that working at one for 1~2 days a week for some time could be interesting in and of itself.
November 21, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Anyone have experience working at conbini?
On the one hand, the pay seems atrocious and it doesn't look particularly good on my CV. On the other hand, I was thinking that working at one for 1~2 days a week for some time could be interesting in and of itself.
On the one hand, the pay seems atrocious and it doesn't look particularly good on my CV. On the other hand, I was thinking that working at one for 1~2 days a week for some time could be interesting in and of itself.
Shout-out to LINEmo fot the "add middle name" option.
November 21, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Shout-out to LINEmo fot the "add middle name" option.
Was really happy, finally having the chance to use this amazing LINE sticker.
November 20, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Was really happy, finally having the chance to use this amazing LINE sticker.
I can see the stats on Wordpress. You guys aren't clicking on the link at all!
As a birthday gift, please consider reading my latest writing for Tokyo Review.
A decade of LGBT partnership systems in Japan
Ten years ago, two municipalities in Tokyo wrote history by commencing Japan’s first so-called “partnership systems” (パートナーシップ制度) to recognize LGBTQ+ couples’ relationships. In the years that followed...
www.tokyoreview.net
November 20, 2025 at 4:53 AM
I can see the stats on Wordpress. You guys aren't clicking on the link at all!
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"A sustainable immigration strategy would require not only admission but equal rights, inclusive institutions, language and cultural support, and effective regional adaptation of policy."
Foreigner fatigue and Japan’s new populism
Japan’s new government under Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), and its partnership with the populist Japan Innovation Party (Nippon Ishin no Kai), raises significant...
www.tokyoreview.net
November 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM
"A sustainable immigration strategy would require not only admission but equal rights, inclusive institutions, language and cultural support, and effective regional adaptation of policy."
Well, I guess I'm 28 now.
November 19, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Well, I guess I'm 28 now.
"Now, 36 years after [the publication of 'A Dictionary of Basic Japanese Grammar'], The Japan Times has released a fully revised edition of this indispensable guide. What’s new isn’t just the examples or formatting — it’s the reflection of how Japanese itself has shifted".
A dictionary revision illustrates how Japanese keeps on evolving
The newly revised Dictionary of Basic Japanese Grammar updates example sentences and grammar notes to reflect language shifts since 1989.
www.japantimes.co.jp
November 19, 2025 at 12:20 PM
"Now, 36 years after [the publication of 'A Dictionary of Basic Japanese Grammar'], The Japan Times has released a fully revised edition of this indispensable guide. What’s new isn’t just the examples or formatting — it’s the reflection of how Japanese itself has shifted".
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Today I recognized one of my Twitter pals in the waiting room of the gender clinic I go to in Tokyo lol.
November 19, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Today I recognized one of my Twitter pals in the waiting room of the gender clinic I go to in Tokyo lol.
"A sustainable immigration strategy would require not only admission but equal rights, inclusive institutions, language and cultural support, and effective regional adaptation of policy."
Foreigner fatigue and Japan’s new populism
Japan’s new government under Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), and its partnership with the populist Japan Innovation Party (Nippon Ishin no Kai), raises significant...
www.tokyoreview.net
November 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM
"A sustainable immigration strategy would require not only admission but equal rights, inclusive institutions, language and cultural support, and effective regional adaptation of policy."
Saw a rising sun flag, paired with the regular Hi no Maru flag, an orange t-shirt, and some kind of cat plushie on someone's porch, yesterday.
November 19, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Saw a rising sun flag, paired with the regular Hi no Maru flag, an orange t-shirt, and some kind of cat plushie on someone's porch, yesterday.
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Japan’s labor market and social welfare challenges demand foreign labor, yet the current political framing from Takaichi's new government treats foreigners as a social problem, writes Stefan Aichholzer in his analysis:
Foreigner fatigue and Japan’s new populism
Japan’s new government under Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), and its partnership with the populist Japan Innovation Party (Nippon Ishin no Kai), raises significant...
www.tokyoreview.net
November 19, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Japan’s labor market and social welfare challenges demand foreign labor, yet the current political framing from Takaichi's new government treats foreigners as a social problem, writes Stefan Aichholzer in his analysis:
Told this 22-year-old I'm turning 28 in two days and he responded with a swift "ah, so I should call you Emily-san?" 😞
November 18, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Told this 22-year-old I'm turning 28 in two days and he responded with a swift "ah, so I should call you Emily-san?" 😞
Did barbecue with staff, regulars and former regulars of a bar in Tokyo today 😌
When I first stumbled upon the place, about 1.5 months ago, I was told that if you sit at the bar you're family, and that person really wasn't kidding.
When I first stumbled upon the place, about 1.5 months ago, I was told that if you sit at the bar you're family, and that person really wasn't kidding.
November 18, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Did barbecue with staff, regulars and former regulars of a bar in Tokyo today 😌
When I first stumbled upon the place, about 1.5 months ago, I was told that if you sit at the bar you're family, and that person really wasn't kidding.
When I first stumbled upon the place, about 1.5 months ago, I was told that if you sit at the bar you're family, and that person really wasn't kidding.
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Part of what I'm planning for Tokyo Review is to increase coverage of media. This comparative review by @heidilee95.bsky.social of the film "Bring Him Down to a Portable Size" is a great example in that it treats a Japanese film not as some window into "Japan," but as a film
“Bring Him Down to a Portable Size” review
The question of ego might be best answered in the portrayal of one’s (imaginary) nemesis. During their stage greeting at the 38th Tokyo International Film Festival, director Nakano Ryōta lauded actor ...
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November 18, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Part of what I'm planning for Tokyo Review is to increase coverage of media. This comparative review by @heidilee95.bsky.social of the film "Bring Him Down to a Portable Size" is a great example in that it treats a Japanese film not as some window into "Japan," but as a film