A Nepalese Man’s Experience of Discrimination in Japan Jigyan Kumar Thapa, a Nepalese man who has lived in Kanagawa Prefecture for 25 years, recently shared an experience that left him feeling shocked and scared. While riding a train, a stranger told him, “This is Japan, so don’t bring in foreign culture — conform to Japan.”…
The Life and Legacy of Yi Kwang-su Yi Kwang-su, known by his pen name Chunwon, was a journalist and novelist who lived during the colonial period in Korea. His death remained shrouded in mystery until 1991, when the exact date was finally confirmed. According to records, he died on October 25, 1950, in Gogae-dong, Manpo-myeon,…
The Double Life of Nigerian Youths in the Digital Age On a sweltering evening in Lagos, Ibrahim, a 21-year-old university student, lies on his hostel bed, scrolling through TikTok. His laughter fills the room as he watches comedy skits, music videos, and lifestyle content. Yet, beneath the surface of this entertainment lies a deeper struggle….
The Pronunciation Puzzle of Thanksgiving Americans might not realize that they could be pronouncing their most iconic holiday incorrectly. Thanksgiving, a time when families and friends come together to enjoy food, football, and the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, is steeped in tradition. However, there’s an interesting variation in how people across the United States…
A British Expat’s Critique of Australian Friendship Dynamics A British expatriate has sparked a conversation about the perceived exclusivity of Australian social circles, describing them as “friendship snobs” who are reluctant to include newcomers. Layla, who has lived in Australia for 15 years, expressed confusion over what she calls the “gatekeeping of friendship groups” she…
The Persistent Challenges of Hong Kong’s Water Supply and Government Accountability Hong Kong, a city known for its advanced infrastructure and modern systems, continues to face significant challenges in ensuring the basic necessity of clean and safe water. Despite being a developed region, the city has repeatedly encountered issues that highlight systemic failures and a…
Understanding Albinism: A Genetic Condition with Global Impacts Albinism is a rare genetic condition that affects individuals across all ethnicities and races. Despite its prevalence, it remains widely misunderstood, particularly in regions where stigma, myths, and misinformation persist. People with albinism (PWA) experience a reduced or absent production of melanin, the pigment responsible for skin,…
Embracing Diversity as a Path to True Beauty Life is a tapestry woven with countless threads of diversity, each one unique and essential to the whole. This beauty lies not just in our differences but in how these differences come together to create something greater than the sum of its parts. The essence of life…