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。
Press conference just started.
November 28, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Press conference just started.
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.
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 plaintiffs and legal team make their way to the court, greeted by a crowd of supporters.
November 28, 2025 at 1:29 AM
The plaintiffs and legal team make their way to the court, greeted by a crowd of supporters.
A member of the crowd gathered in front of court is wearing a t-shirt referencing the 1993 March on Washington for Lesbian, Gay and Bi Equal Rights and Liberation.
November 28, 2025 at 1:19 AM
A member of the crowd gathered in front of court is wearing a t-shirt referencing the 1993 March on Washington for Lesbian, Gay and Bi Equal Rights and Liberation.
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.
Boss Baby in the anime aisle
November 27, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Boss Baby in the anime aisle
The tiny balconies are such a quirky little detail. They really don't make buildings like this anymore.
November 27, 2025 at 4:16 AM
The tiny balconies are such a quirky little detail. They really don't make buildings like this anymore.
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
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.
November 26, 2025 at 8:40 AM
November 23, 2025 at 5:02 PM
It's crowded! (this is only one of the two floors)
November 23, 2025 at 6:40 AM
It's crowded! (this is only one of the two floors)
One of my friends gave me a Miffy/Nijntje daruma for my birthday and I honestly love it so much.
November 22, 2025 at 1:35 AM
One of my friends gave me a Miffy/Nijntje daruma for my birthday and I honestly love it so much.
Shout-out to LINEmo fot the "add middle name" option.
November 21, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Shout-out to LINEmo fot the "add middle name" option.
Was really happy, finally having the chance to use this amazing LINE sticker.
November 20, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Was really happy, finally having the chance to use this amazing LINE sticker.
Saw a rising sun flag, paired with the regular Hi no Maru flag, an orange t-shirt, and some kind of cat plushie on someone's porch, yesterday.
November 19, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Saw a rising sun flag, paired with the regular Hi no Maru flag, an orange t-shirt, and some kind of cat plushie on someone's porch, yesterday.
Did barbecue with staff, regulars and former regulars of a bar in Tokyo today 😌
When I first stumbled upon the place, about 1.5 months ago, I was told that if you sit at the bar you're family, and that person really wasn't kidding.
When I first stumbled upon the place, about 1.5 months ago, I was told that if you sit at the bar you're family, and that person really wasn't kidding.
November 18, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Did barbecue with staff, regulars and former regulars of a bar in Tokyo today 😌
When I first stumbled upon the place, about 1.5 months ago, I was told that if you sit at the bar you're family, and that person really wasn't kidding.
When I first stumbled upon the place, about 1.5 months ago, I was told that if you sit at the bar you're family, and that person really wasn't kidding.
Found a vending machine in Nakano Broadway that sells edible insects.
November 16, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Found a vending machine in Nakano Broadway that sells edible insects.
My laptop is straight up not having a good time, it seems.
November 13, 2025 at 2:04 PM
My laptop is straight up not having a good time, it seems.
Wishing I was a middle/high school student again for the first time in many, many years
November 13, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Wishing I was a middle/high school student again for the first time in many, many years
Everything in this secondhand clothing store in Koenji is either 990 yen or 550 yen, and you use a vending machine to pay for the items.
November 13, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Everything in this secondhand clothing store in Koenji is either 990 yen or 550 yen, and you use a vending machine to pay for the items.
A sweater for only the realest of Jesus fans 💯
November 13, 2025 at 4:58 AM
A sweater for only the realest of Jesus fans 💯
