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While the labels may have started on TikTok, in recent years, labels like “Boomer,” "Millennial," "Gen Z," and "Gen Alpha" have become...

Hokkaido is the northernmost of Japan's four main islands and is the largest prefecture in the country with five million inhabitants. The...

For my assigned winter reading, I chose to read the book “Ender’s Game” by Orson Scott Card. In comparison to some of the other options...

The question of whether free will exists has been one of humanity’s oldest and most enduring philosophical debates, sparking deep...

As a teen born and raised (mostly) in Tokyo, I’ve noticed some general changes to Japan from when I was young to the Japan today. Beyond...

Capitalism, the prevailing economic system in many parts of the world, has long been celebrated for its capacity to create wealth, foster...

What is Utilitarianism? Ulitarianism is a normative ethic that aims to maximize happiness and minimize unhappiness for all parties...

I have a google document bookmarked on my computer named “Books to read,” featuring an expansive list of both English and Japanese books...

“I can’t believe the algorithm suggested this,” is a phrase my friends and I say way too often. Ranging from simple skibidi brain rot to...

Chanoyu is a Japanese ritual of tea drinking and mindfulness. Chanoyu is more than just a simple tea break; it's a meticulous,...

As I rush between classes and pull all-nighters for exams, sometimes I have a brief moment of clarity and wonder: do I really want to go...

Every summer, over 200 teams gather from around Japan to compete in the Yosakoi festival. Originating in the city of Kochi in 1954,...