Category: Japanese Culture
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Japanese Woman Who Spoke Up: Yuri Kochiyama
Yuri Kochiyama understood that silence protects injustice. As a Japanese American woman shaped by internment and awakened by injustice, she used her voice to stand for civil rights, political prisoners, and human dignity — even when it was uncomfortable and unpopular. This is the story of a woman who spoke up and never turned away.
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✨ Japanese Women Who Spoke Up: Yoshino Kishida ✨
She was a teenager when she stepped onto a stage and spoke a truth the world wasn’t ready for. Her voice was so powerful, it sparked a law meant to silence her — and still, her message lived on. This Sunday, we honor Yoshino Kishida…a young woman whose courage lit the path for generations.
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Life|✨ I Stereotyped All Asians Bow ✨
Ever catch yourself making a cultural assumption without even realizing it? I did today — and it made me laugh, cringe, and reflect all at the same time. A simple moment turned into a reminder that even when something feels familiar, it doesn’t belong to everyone. Here’s how I caught myself… and corrected myself with…
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🌸 Japanese Women Who Spoke Up: Aiko Herzig-Yoshinaga
Aiko Herzig-Yoshinaga wasn’t loud, but she was powerful. With quiet determination, she uncovered the truth behind Japanese American incarceration and helped change U.S. history. Her strength echoes through generations — including mine.
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🌸 Women Who Spoke Up|Vol.3|Hiratsuka Raichō
Hiratsuka Raichō didn’t wait for permission to shine. She stepped forward, claimed her voice, and reminded the world that women were never meant to live in the shadows. This week, we honor the woman who sparked Japan’s early feminist movement — and lit the sun within generations to come.
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Japanese Women Who Spoke Up |Vol.2|Shimizu Shikin
They lived in different times, but carried the same fire. From Shimizu Shikin’s pen in 19th-century Japan to Yuri Kochiyama’s activism in 20th-century America — both women spoke when silence was expected. Japanese Women Who Spoke Up — Part 2 honors the voices that refused to fade, the courage that crossed oceans, and the truth…
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H&W|🌸 Intentional Movement
Inspired by the gentle strength of Japanese elders, I’m exploring the art of intentional movement — slow, steady, and full of grace. Because health isn’t always about speed; sometimes it’s about stillness. 🌿
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History|The Legacy of Japanese and Japanese American Activists
🌸 Women Who Spoke Up: The Legacy of Japanese and Japanese American Activists Simply Flava | Seasoned SoulZ Special Feature Sometimes, late at night, curiosity leads you exactly where you’re meant to go. Not long ago, I typed a few simple words into Google — “Japanese women advocates and activists.” I wasn’t searching for anything specific,…
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Blog Challenge|🌸 Embracing My Japanese Heritage 🌸
What aspects of your cultural heritage are you most proud of or interested in? 🌸 Embracing My Japanese Heritage 🌸 When I think about the aspects of my cultural heritage I am most proud of, my Japanese roots rise to the top. I’ve always been drawn to the philosophy of Ikigai — the sense of…
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