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.
Plaintiff Shinya Yamagata speaks about how he didn't expect this ruling at all. "I imagine many of you feel anger. Please share that anger with others. (...) It's taking too much time; we want to get married already."
November 28, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Plaintiff Shinya Yamagata speaks about how he didn't expect this ruling at all. "I imagine many of you feel anger. Please share that anger with others. (...) It's taking too much time; we want to get married already."
Press conference just started.
November 28, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Press conference just started.
When I walked to the crowd in front of the court to ask for comments earlier today, someone I talked to last year for my research immediately opened his arms with tears in his eyes to give me the warmest hug I've had in a long while. A lot of tears today. Even a journalist was crying.
November 28, 2025 at 4:27 AM
When I walked to the crowd in front of the court to ask for comments earlier today, someone I talked to last year for my research immediately opened his arms with tears in his eyes to give me the warmest hug I've had in a long while. A lot of tears today. Even a journalist was crying.
Plaintiffs emphasized that today's ruling is exceptional--all five other high court verdicts ruled that the current situation in which same-sex couples are excluded from legal rights is unconstitutional in one way or another.
November 28, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Plaintiffs emphasized that today's ruling is exceptional--all five other high court verdicts ruled that the current situation in which same-sex couples are excluded from legal rights is unconstitutional in one way or another.
Recorded a couple of comments from people in the crowd for an article I'll write. Now heading to lunch, before the press conference.
November 28, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Recorded a couple of comments from people in the crowd for an article I'll write. Now heading to lunch, before the press conference.
Despite a disappointing ruling, the crowd yells "we don't give up!" while applauding the plaintiffs and legal team of the second Tokyo High Court case for same-sex marriage.
November 28, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Despite a disappointing ruling, the crowd yells "we don't give up!" while applauding the plaintiffs and legal team of the second Tokyo High Court case for same-sex marriage.
The atmosphere in front of the Tokyo High Court is incredibly tense right now, as news reporters and supporters wait for the plaintiffs' legal team to explain the exact nuances of today's ruling on same-sex marriage.
November 28, 2025 at 2:39 AM
The atmosphere in front of the Tokyo High Court is incredibly tense right now, as news reporters and supporters wait for the plaintiffs' legal team to explain the exact nuances of today's ruling on same-sex marriage.
There goes the article I had been pre-writing based on the assumption of a more positive ruling.
November 28, 2025 at 2:35 AM
There goes the article I had been pre-writing based on the assumption of a more positive ruling.
In Kasumigaseki for today's Tokyo High Court ruling on same-sex marriage.
November 28, 2025 at 1:00 AM
In Kasumigaseki for today's Tokyo High Court ruling on same-sex marriage.
"Irish author Sally Rooney has told the High Court it is 'almost certain' she cannot publish new novels in the UK and may have to withdraw her current books because of the banning of Palestine Action under terrorism laws."
Sally Rooney books may be withdrawn from UK sale over Palestine Action ban, court told
Rooney has said she intended to use royalties from her work "to go on supporting Palestine Action."
www.bbc.com
November 28, 2025 at 12:11 AM
"Irish author Sally Rooney has told the High Court it is 'almost certain' she cannot publish new novels in the UK and may have to withdraw her current books because of the banning of Palestine Action under terrorism laws."
Thinking of taking some vogue classes but unsure if I should go for Old Way, New Way, or Vogue Femme, tbh.
November 27, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Thinking of taking some vogue classes but unsure if I should go for Old Way, New Way, or Vogue Femme, tbh.
Boss Baby in the anime aisle
November 27, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Boss Baby in the anime aisle
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it’s a roguelike dungeon
I'm strongly convinced the floor plan of Nakano Broadway changes with every visit.
November 27, 2025 at 6:59 AM
it’s a roguelike dungeon
I'm strongly convinced the floor plan of Nakano Broadway changes with every visit.
November 27, 2025 at 4:14 AM
I'm strongly convinced the floor plan of Nakano Broadway changes with every visit.
Looking at Evangelion merch alone, you really wouldn't be able to guess Shinji is the main character.
November 27, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Looking at Evangelion merch alone, you really wouldn't be able to guess Shinji is the main character.
"A thousand flavor[s] that blow" sure is one way to advertise your cafe
November 27, 2025 at 3:56 AM
"A thousand flavor[s] that blow" sure is one way to advertise your cafe
"Homebuyers in the Netherlands are facing an ever-widening gap between how much money they can borrow on a mortgage and the rising home prices. The average home buyer currently needs almost €160,000 of their own money to afford an average home"
Homebuyers in Netherlands now need average €160,000 of their own money to afford a home
Homebuyers in the Netherlands are facing an ever-widening gap between how much money they can borrow on a mortgage and the rising home prices. The average home buyer currently needs almost €160,000 of...
nltimes.nl
November 26, 2025 at 3:40 PM
"Homebuyers in the Netherlands are facing an ever-widening gap between how much money they can borrow on a mortgage and the rising home prices. The average home buyer currently needs almost €160,000 of their own money to afford an average home"
Today I saw a Sriracha vending machine near Hatsudai Station.
November 26, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Today I saw a Sriracha vending machine near Hatsudai Station.
Sometimes I'm taken quite aback by the way so many Japanese people confuse tanka with haiku, but then I remember I don't know shit about European poetry like limericks and sonnets either
November 26, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Sometimes I'm taken quite aback by the way so many Japanese people confuse tanka with haiku, but then I remember I don't know shit about European poetry like limericks and sonnets either
November 26, 2025 at 8:40 AM
"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