Femin Tokyo Podcast

🇺🇸 In this episode, we sit down to talk about fatphobia in Japan: what it means, how it shows up in daily life, and how it feels to live in a body that doesn't fit the norm in a country where "standardization" runs deep. From the way larger bodies are represented in media and advertising, to the very real physical experience of uniforms that don't fit, clothes that aren't designed for your shape, and underwear that simply doesn't exist in your size. Let's get into the lived reality of navigating Japan when your body falls outside the accepted range. We'll also discuss how weight-based violence is normalized, from casual comments in public spaces to outdated BMI-based company health checks, and share personal stories about pregnancy, fast fashion, and the shrinking size options of international brands in Japan. 🇫🇷 Dans cet épisode, on s'assoit pour parler de la grossophobie au Japon : ce que ça signifie, comment elle se manifeste au quotidien, et ce que ça fait de vivre dans un corps qui ne rentre pas dans la norme dans un pays où la "standardisation" est profondément ancrée. De la façon dont les corps plus grands sont représentés dans les médias et la publicité, à l'expérience très concrète des uniformes qui ne vont pas, des vêtements qui ne sont pas conçus pour votre morphologie, et des sous-vêtements qui n'existent tout simplement pas dans votre taille. Plongeons dans la réalité vécue de celles et ceux qui naviguent au Japon quand leur corps sort des normes acceptées. On abordera aussi la façon dont la violence liée au poids est normalisée, des commentaires anodins dans les espaces publics aux bilans de santé en entreprise basés sur un IMC obsolète, et on partagera des expériences personnelles sur la grossesse, la fast fashion, et la réduction des tailles disponibles des marques internationales au Japon. Femin Tokyo Podcast is self-hosted. Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Deezer.

When Sam traveled to Seoul, it was the perfect occasion to meet her distance friend again Jiyoon, whom she first met in Tokyo a while ago. In a cozy podcast studio, they sat down and talked about various feminist aspects of their respective countries, South Korea and France, with a dash of Japan since Sam has been living there for 10 years.Here is the podcast of Jiyoon and Rhian, She's Just Not That Into You, celebrating female voices and stories that inspireShe's Just Not That Into You podcastPortrait is done by Doria Kriouche, check out her latest project Yodori!Yodori Femin Tokyo Podcast is self-hosted. Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Deezer.

🎙️ Episode 15: From Palestine to Japan — with HaninPlease join us at the demo in Shinjuku on the 30th of November at 2pm.More information hereIn this episode, Hanin takes precious time and energy to talk about the one topic that should not be forgotten right now, Palestine.Current situation and talk about the pastMultiple people are very involved in Japan for Palestine, discover who they areActions led in Japan for Palestine - Tokyo and outside🎨Doria Kriouche made the art🎙️Mai Nguyen edited the episodeResources:All actions linked to Palestine in Japan Femin Tokyo Podcast is self-hosted. Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Deezer.

🎙️ À la rencontre des voix de la Marche des femmes de Tokyo 2025Je vous propose aujourd’hui un épisode un peu particulier, en immersion au cœur de la manifestation pour les droits des femmes qui s’est tenue à Tokyo en Mars 2025.Dans ce documentaire en français, je vous invite à marcher dans Shibuya au milieu des touristes, des locaux et des grattes ciels, avec pour fond sonore les sons du cortège et les témoignages de femmes et personnes engagées. Elena, Fourmi, Asuka, Laura, tant de profils différents réunis pour une même lutte.Cet épisode donne la parole à celleux qui agissent, protestent, espèrent – dans un contexte où le féminisme intersectionnel est plus nécessaire que jamais.J’espère que ce format vous plaira. N’hésitez pas à le partager et à laisser une note sur votre plateforme d’écoute : c’est un vrai coup de pouce pour faire connaître Femin Tokyo 💜🎨 Art par Doria Kriouche https://www.instagram.com/doria.kriouche/🎧 Un podcast écrit et enregistré par Samantha Lassaux, monté par Mai Nguyen https://www.instagram.com/__mai.ngn/ Femin Tokyo Podcast is self-hosted. Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Deezer.

🎙️ Episode 13: Joint Custody Alone Won’t Fix Japan’s Flawed System — with Waka Ikeda (Konohana)In this episode, I sit down with freelance journalist Waka Ikeda, known for her powerful reporting on gender and social issues in Japan, including her work for The Japan Times. We talk about her journey from marketing in New York to becoming a voice for marginalized women in Japan, and how writing became both her profession and her therapy.Our main focus is the controversial joint custody bill discussion in Japan. While the proposed law aims to allow children access to both parents after divorce, Waka explains why many are pushing back — including over 240,000 petition signers — and why joint custody alone won’t solve deeper systemic issues.We explore:The difference between shinken (legal custody) and kangoken (physical custody)Why Japan’s current sole custody system is flawed, but also why the proposed changes may be dangerous without stronger protectionsThe realities of child support enforcement, wage gaps, and the burden on single mothersThe risks of joint custody in cases of domestic violence and the lack of legal safeguardsWhat Japan can learn from other countries — and what still needs to changeThis is a deeply personal and eye-opening conversation about family, justice, and the urgent need for reform in Japan’s legal and social systems.🎨Doria Kriouche made the art🎙️Mai Nguyen edited the episode📰 This is Waka's article:https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/10/japan/joint-custody-japan-reform-problems/📰 And another that is very clear and informative:https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-10/japan-set-to-finally-allow-joint-custody-of-children/103658948🌐 An amazing website that explains the current situation in Japan for DV:https://www.safeparentsjapan.net/en/📝 The petition to work on protection from DV:https://chng.it/B6mNtHVW9N Femin Tokyo Podcast is self-hosted. Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Deezer.

Episode 12: Surviving endometriosisTune in to hear Sachiko's insightful and heartfelt story, and learn more about the ongoing efforts to improve the lives of those affected by endometriosis in Japan.In this episode, we delve into the complex and often misunderstood world of endometriosis in Japan with our guest, Sachiko Ishikawa. Sachiko, who works in translation and localization in Tokyo, shares her personal journey with endometriosis, comparing her experiences in Japan and Spain. Despite the differences in medical systems, Sachiko faced similar challenges in both countries, including dismissiveness from healthcare professionals and long waits for diagnosis.Sachiko's story highlights the struggles many face in getting a proper diagnosis and treatment for endometriosis. She recounts her painful flare-ups, the dismissive attitudes she encountered, and the turning point when her condition was taken seriously only after she and her husband struggled to conceive. Sachiko provides a detailed account of her medical journey, including multiple procedures and treatments, and the eventual diagnosis of endometriosis.We also discuss the current state of endometriosis awareness and treatment in Japan. While there have been some advances, such as the discovery of a specific bacteria linked to endometriosis by researchers at Nagoya University, there is still a long way to go. There's a sure need for better education, belief in patients' experiences, and the importance of breaking the taboo surrounding periods.Join us as we explore what Japan does well and what it can improve in terms of endometriosis diagnosis, medicine, and public awareness. We also touch on the cultural challenges and the impact of work habits on those suffering from endometriosis. Despite the hurdles, awareness is rising, and conversations are happening, as evidenced by the recent Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Endometriosis.A few resources:Japan Endometriosis Association (JEMA)Ground breaking researches by Ayako Nishimoto-Kakiuchi https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36812343/Blossom projecthttps://www.instagram.com/blossomtheproject/p/DGwqFESPzZq/http://endometriosis.gr.jp/index_en.html#子宮内膜症Art cover by Doria Kriouchehttps://www.instagram.com/doria.kriouche/?hl=enEpisode edit by Mai Nguyen See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. Femin Tokyo Podcast is self-hosted. Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Deezer.

TW : se**al assault, pedocriminalityKilara Sen is a 50% Japanese 50% Japanese woman based in the US, doing comedy and sharing her vision of the Japanese society through the lense of humour.linktr.ee/KilaracomedyIn the 11th episode of Femin, we are chatting about a few experiences Kilara had to go through, the specific concept of chikan. Chikan is the term used to descibe in Japan se**al aggressors in trains and other public spaces.We discuss the specifics attached it, the stereotypes of it and the experiences Kilara is recounting in her articles on Medium:https://kilaracomedy.medium.com/my-12-chikan-sexual-assault-stories-that-almost-japanese-women-would-relate-1-c9435fe01c5A few more resources about the chikan problem:https://edition.cnn.com/2024/07/16/asia/japan-chikan-groping-trains-survey-intl-hnk/index.htmlhttps://japantoday.com/category/features/kuchikomi/bbc-reports-on-japan's-'chikan'-problem-which-now-includes-videos?comment-order=latesthttps://www.tokyoweekender.com/japan-life/news-and-opinion/bbc-documentary-exposes-chikan-videos/Art by Doria Kriouchehttps://paa.ge/doriashop/enEpisode sound mixing and editing by Mai Nguyen. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. Femin Tokyo Podcast is self-hosted. Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Deezer.

Thank you Weam for the resources 🇵🇸💝DonationsPalestinejpn is a website created to verify and collect all donation gofundmes in one easy accessible place Link: https://palestinejpn.com/donations/✏️PetitionsファナックStop robotics manufacturers FANUC: https://www.change.org/stopfanucnowMore information about fanuc: https://palestinejpn.com/protest/fanuc/✊Protest to the government or embassyMore information here: https://palestinejpn.com/protest/governments/⛔Contact the ministry of defense for arms importshttps://palestinejpn.com/protest/governments/✉️ Instagram PagesBDS JAPAN BULLETIN https://www.instagram.com/bdsjapan.bulletin?igsh=Zmk2aWJ4eGZvbDEzStudents for Palestine Todai: https://www.instagram.com/ut4palestine?igsh=MW4xbjhvcTF3d3IxYw==Waseda: https://www.instagram.com/watermelon.alliance?igsh=MTA5YXp6Y2Z4bDV5eA==Sophia: https://www.instagram.com/sophiansforfalasteen?igsh=aXViMnhndGR1Y3FvPalestinians in JapanHanin: https://www.instagram.com/hanin.gaza.jp?igsh=Z3g0bWJreW1uMHNrAida:https://www.instagram.com/palestinian_forever1987?igsh=MTU4cndteWl1YWk5Ng==Tatiana: https://www.instagram.com/tatianarika?igsh=eHNwM3lvOGdocWxrDanny: https://www.instagram.com/dannyjin_hojicha?igsh=cDR0MnM2ODFuOWNqWeam: https://www.instagram.com/weamnuman?igsh=bnFlZ3BuZ2k0Z2U%3D&utm_source=qrNAMNAM Space:https://www.instagram.com/namnam_space?igsh=MXRvMnppdjl0emRrYw==Link tree for some more japan pages and resourceshttps://linktr.ee/palestineactiontokyo?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=87d26647-a760-4721-8da0-9e08250e18ae See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. Femin Tokyo Podcast is self-hosted. Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Deezer.

Don't forget to check the latest info on the insta page https://www.instagram.com/femin_tokyo_podcast/🇺🇸 Episode 9 : Takarazuka, the women only cabaret with YukiLucky me, to be able to exchange about a traditional Japanese art with an incredible friend of mine, Yuki Kusano.In this episode we'll jump into the marvelous world of Takarazuka, this cabaret full of sparkles and drama and WOMEN! Because it is a women only art that has been going on for almost a century.This episode is following the sui**de of one of the amazing talented artist of the Takarazuka company, Thanks to her sister fighting for the truth, 5months later, the management finally recognized cases of bullying and harasment against the victim.As much as we love Takarazuka, it has many flaws and we're also here to talk about it and improve what we can.https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15056714The new artist of Femin is Doria, go check her page!https://www.instagram.com/doria.kriouche/🇫🇷 Episode 9 : Takarazuka, le cabaret femmes only, avec YukiN'oubliez pas d'aller voir les dernières infos sur la page insta https://www.instagram.com/femin_tokyo_podcast/Quelle chance, de pouvoir échanger sur un art traditionnel japonais avec une amie incroyable, Yuki Kusano.Dans cet épisode, nous allons plonger dans le monde merveilleux du Takarazuka, ce cabaret plein de paillettes, de drame et de FEMMES ! Car il s'agit d'un art réservé aux femmes qui existe depuis près d'un siècle.Cet épisode suit le sui**de d'une des artistes les plus talentueuses de la compagnie Takarazuka. Grâce à sa soeur qui s'est battue pour la vérité, 5 mois plus tard, la direction a finalement reconnu les cas d'intimidation et de harcèlements contre la victime.Même si nous aimons Takarazuka, cet art a de nombreux défauts et nous sommes là pour en parler et améliorer ce que nous pouvons améliorer.https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15056714La nouvelle artiste de Femin est Doria, allez voir sa page!https://www.instagram.com/doria.kriouche/ See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. Femin Tokyo Podcast is self-hosted. Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Deezer.

🇫🇷 Dans cet épisode on parle mariages avec Ena 😍 et il y a beaucoup à dire!On discute pression sociale, cérémonie traditionnelle, contrat de mariage de ville, gokon, agence matrimoniale et bien sûr... robes de princesses! Pas longtemps ne vous inquiétez pas.Insta du podcast ici : https://www.instagram.com/femin_tokyo_podcast/Et l'art superbe de Aunt Lily : https://www.instagram.com/auntlily_illustration/ 🇬🇧 In this episode we talk weddings with Ena 😍 and there's a lot to talk about!We discuss social pressure, traditional ceremony, city wedding contract, gokon, marriage agency and of course... princess dresses! Not for long, don't worry. Here's the Insta page of the podcast : https://www.instagram.com/femin_tokyo_podcast/Art is always the amazing Aunt Lily : https://www.instagram.com/auntlily_illustration/ See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. Femin Tokyo Podcast is self-hosted. Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Deezer.