Japan is known for its unique creativity, but there are some rather questionable inventions. — In the last four posts, I’ve talked about my chikan experiences in my childhood and adulthood. Hey, you really don’t have to feel sorry for me. It’s a dead issue. And most adult Japanese women probably feel the same way. But as I said at the very beginning of “My…

While the number of reported chikan sexual assault cases is estimated to be far less than the actual number, ever more content to fantasize about sexual assault floods onto the internet. — So far, I have shared six of my chikan experiences that almost all Japanese women would relate to. ・Childhood My 12 Chikan (Sexual Assault) Stories that Almost All Japanese Women Would Relate to. #1 Girls, Bring Your Katana Sword When You Get In Elevators — My Chikan Stories #2

We have seen chikan is not just “adult content”. But it’s also true getting older, getting more chikans. — I have shared my chikan experiences from my childhood that almost all Japanese women would relate to. My 12 Chikan (Sexual Assault) Stories that Almost All Japanese Women Would Relate to. #1 Girls, Bring Your Katana Sword When You Get In Elevators — My Chikan Stories #2 As girls expand…

Elevators are another hell spot for sexual assault. Girls, bring your Katana sword when you get In elevators. Let’s see how Japanese women grow up in Japan? This is not just my story but OUR story. — Here is the second half of My Chikan Stories from my childhood. (You can read the first half of My Chikan Stories from my childhood here) I went to a private elementary school with a school uniform dress code, so I really stood out in the crowd. There are PSAs on…

The term “Chikan”, meaning “molester”, “molestation”, “groper”, is becoming more and more recognized around the world. What are they really like? I’ll share some of my UNFORGETTABLE ones from childhood to adulthood. — Studies say people love to watch sports games because it boosts their psychological health by seeing themselves in the athletes. Now I totally understand them by watching this satisfying news:

Xmas in Japan, if you are single, it’s gonna be hell. I am going to share tips for single ladies to survive this season. — I always remember a famous song this season. “Single hell, single hell, the single is outta way…” There is even a slang “Kuri-Bocchi” consisting of Christmas and hitoribocchi meaning being alone. Such discrimination! I am single, solo-act, and an only child! I am an expert at being single.

Yes, mental health is not a joke. But we can joke about it. Turn our suffering into laughter! That’s what my therapist said. — I don’t know how many times people strongly insisted that mental health can not be a topic of humor. Especially by Japanese men who’d never seen standup comedy. They said, ”So, you want me to feel bad for those people?” To release your stress, and maintain your mental health (and…

I’m sharing a bit of my comedy journey as a Japanese comedian & standup comedian. — I have been working as a comedian for about 10 years. At first, I started as a Japanese style comedian (Owarai, お笑い芸人）then changed my style to English standup comedy. (Read after the “Japanese style comedian” section of “Day 3 Why a Japanese Girl Became a Comedian #2” for more details.) …

My reaction to a young black woman, Mia Angelina’s Tiktok’s backlash. — Angelina posted a video of herself dressed as a Japanese anime character on Tiktok, with the hashtag #Kawaii, and has become engulfed in a flaming firestorm. https://www.instagram.com/p/CTiZ9vSre7d/ One night, Angelina posted a video on TikTok of herself dancing in cosplay of Asuka Langley from the Japanese anime series Neon Genesis…