{"title":"Home-001","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"collaboration-with-hauu-暮らしのなかの-ゆるもちレシピ-ep-02","title":"Everyday Recipes for a Soft and Relaxed Life, EP.02｜collaboration with hauu (nishikawa)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eQ. What kind of spaces or places help you relax?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce a month, I gather with a close-knit group of families to hang out. We often rent a cottage and spend time in nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are three families of friends I’ve known since I was 20, and as it happens, our children are all the same age. Before we knew it, we all got into camping and going to the beach for surfing. My husband loves fishing, so we sometimes head out to rivers or mountains as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3469\/7067\/files\/HAUU-2.jpg?v=1775969666\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen someone posts in our group LINE, \"This cottage looks nice,\" someone else will say, \"Shall we go there this month then?\" and the destination is decided quite naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven when we’re all together, we don’t spend every moment in the same spot; everyone does their own thing. Some people go for a walk, others go fishing, and some just take it easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe only naturally drift together when it’s time to eat. That kind of distance is really comfortable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpending time fulfilling everyone’s little \"I want to try this\" wishes is, perhaps, the most relaxing moment for me.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3469\/7067\/files\/HAUU-3.jpg?v=1775969692\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQ. What are your principles when creating a room?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFriends often come over, and I love standing in the kitchen feeling the bustle of everyone around me. Since I can see the entire living room from the kitchen, I feel like I'm part of the space even while cooking. That kind of distance is comfortable, and this has naturally become my favorite place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3469\/7067\/files\/HAUU-7.jpg?v=1775969723\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore I knew it, my interior decor had become quite colorful (laughs). I often bring back things I like from my travels little by little, and it feels like the current look is a result of those layers. Even my slippers are from Sri Lanka; every item has a memory behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI’m also fond of the vase I made with Taira, and the drawings he’s done. I feel like just having something handmade by someone adds depth to a space. Perhaps the way I create a room is by slowly layering those kinds of things.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3469\/7067\/files\/HAUU-11-683x1024.jpg?v=1775969787\" alt=\"\" width=\"230\" height=\"345\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3469\/7067\/files\/HAUU-10.jpg?v=1775969803\" alt=\"\" width=\"230\" height=\"345\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaira thinks the hauu blanket is his own (laughs). Sometimes a duvet is just too hot, but that light warmth seems to be just right for him. It’s light and easy to use, so I feel it’s perfect for kids too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQ. How do you reset your mind when you’re tired?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the past year or so, I’ve made it a firm rule not to schedule any work on days when daycare is closed. 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Since its founding in 1988 as the Nevada State University Japan Campus, it has acted not merely as an agency for study abroad, but as an international college that prioritizes the \"individual.\" Through intensive, small-group classes characterized by a \"dialogue-based and participatory\" approach, it promotes the acquisition of Western-style critical thinking and expressive skills.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe college provides an environment that connects individuals through shared values, serving as a gathering place for everyone from recent middle school graduates to working professionals who have the drive to \"truly learn,\" \"change their environment,\" or \"make their dreams come true,\" as well as a place to learn English that will be useful in their future university life abroad.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe project began when NIC instructors approached us, sharing that they felt a need to reach out to people who are considering studying abroad or who are struggling because their current environment doesn't feel right, by using various media. However, they were unsure about the best approach for designing their content and establishing a policy for communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3469\/7067\/files\/241206_nic_guideline_01.jpg?v=1775528926\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3469\/7067\/files\/241206_nic_guideline_02.jpg?v=1775528926\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3469\/7067\/files\/241206_nic_guideline_03.jpg?v=1775528927\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3469\/7067\/files\/241206_nic_guideline_04-768x468.jpg?v=1775528926\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupport provided by the koko team\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDesigning three workshops to form a project team consisting of students and instructors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDiscussing the \"NIC of the past\" and the \"NIC we want to be\" to share an understanding of the images and words that define \"what makes NIC unique.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDefining the purpose, categories, and strategy for content production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCreating creative guidelines to clarify the brand identity and future direction.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by NIC’s educational philosophy and the passion of the students who were already independently running an Instagram account, koko proposed a collaborative process. Rather than simply offering a one-way proposal, we worked as one with the students and instructors. Through dialogue-based workshops, we defined the value of the NIC brand, established content production policies, and created creative guidelines. We also worked together to plan the operation and dissemination of content, keeping feasibility in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3469\/7067\/files\/241206_kokonome_nic_1_01-768x512.jpg?v=1775529384\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the first workshop, we began the first step of guideline creation by working on their Instagram profile. We conducted sessions that included an explanation of the basics of branding strategy and exercises to identify the appeal of NIC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the brainstorming session, we used sticky notes to gather ideas in response to questions like: Why do you think NIC is a necessary place for Japanese students? What kind of people gather here? How do you learn at NIC? And what is the atmosphere like?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe discovered the various appeals of NIC—finding dreams, friends, and skills—with phrases like \"being your true self,\" \"emotional support,\" \"getting serious,\" and \"gaining life skills.\" Taking cues from these keywords, we ultimately derived the key phrase, \"Being 'different' becomes the power of your dreams.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3469\/7067\/files\/241206_kokonome_nic_1_04-768x512.jpg?v=1775529385\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3469\/7067\/files\/241206_kokonome_nic_1_03-768x512-1.jpg?v=1775529433\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring our discussions to create the guidelines, we were constantly struck by how the NIC students respected each other while speaking their minds freely, and how they utilized their unique perspectives to verbalize their organization's strengths. We often found ourselves asking: \"How are you able to share a vision so smoothly?\" The discussion was so interesting to the koko members, and we felt that there were many perspectives relevant to organizational development, so we decided to interview them in the final workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this first part, we share the authentic voices of NIC students regarding what it means to have an environment where you can be your true self, and how they found their own sense of self-identity in the first place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3469\/7067\/files\/241206_kokonome_nic_1_05-768x512.jpg?v=1775529384\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e“Everyone moves according to their own axis. That is comfortable.”\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOtani\u003c\/strong\u003e: Throughout our three workshops, I really felt the students' ability to express themselves, their power to verbalize the significance of NIC's existence, and the sense of security within the community. During the discussions, we reached a definition of NIC as a \"place where you can do your best as yourself.\" How do you all think about expressing your \"true self\"? Isn't it difficult to be who you want to be and embody that directly?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I was a kid who always did what I wanted, kind of like Gian (from Doraemon). But because I was good at school, as I moved through elementary and middle school, people started viewing me as the 'honor student' character. Before I knew it, the gap between how people saw me and my natural, mischievous self became extremely painful, and eventually, I became someone who wouldn't speak up at all.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBut when I came to NIC, there were only 'weird' people. Everyone has their own individuality, and for the first time in that environment, I felt relieved that I didn't have to worry about how others judged me, realizing, 'I can just be myself.' Now, I’m fully myself from the start! I talk to people I’ve never met, asking, 'Nice to meet you, what’s your name?'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eI was able to recall that innocence inside me that I had almost forgotten. It feels like I can just do it naturally now that I’m at NIC.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3469\/7067\/files\/241206_kokonome_nic_1_02-768x512.jpg?v=1775529384\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOtani\u003c\/strong\u003e: Did you feel anxious about having your true self denied or the pressure to meet expectations before coming to NIC?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"There were very high expectations from those around me, like 'That’s just who you are.' So I always felt I had to live up to those expectations no matter what.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBut at NIC, everyone is their own axis. Because everyone is their own axis, maybe they don’t expect that much from others, for better or worse. Everyone around me is also moving according to their own axis, and I find that very comfortable.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3469\/7067\/files\/241206_kokonome_nic_1_06-768x512.jpg?v=1775529384\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Maybe you need breathing room to be yourself. Honestly, I think everyone has their own axis in their own way. It’s not that NIC students are special.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt’s just that in regular school life, there’s really no breathing room. NIC students don't have much room when it comes to studying either, but we have more free time than you'd expect, with classes in either the morning or afternoon.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBack in middle school, I’d wake up, rush to school, go to morning club practice, attend classes all day, and go to club practice again. There were so many other things I had to do, like assignments, and I really had no emotional capacity. I think I was so caught up in getting good grades that I stopped seeing what was around me.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"At NIC, everyone values the individual, which is exactly why we don't hold expectations for each other. Since we have a mission to study abroad in one year, everyone can study how they want, and we keep a good balance with one another. Since everyone has their own way of doing things, maybe that’s why there’s no one here to deny you.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3469\/7067\/files\/241206_kokonome_NIC_1_07-768x512.jpg?v=1775529384\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e“Building a community begins with 'listening'”\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"At NIC, I can stimulate those around me, and I can be stimulated by them. The high school I was at before took it for granted that everyone would go to university, and there were no other options.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSince not many people had the goal of finding their own path, I felt a bit uncomfortable with the gap. At NIC, while we all share the desire to work hard, everyone has different things they want to do and goals they are aiming for, so we can grow together. That’s why I was able to realize what being myself really means.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOtani\u003c\/strong\u003e: It’s not just about being stimulated; it’s about feeling like you are contributing to others as well. That is such an important thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChii\u003c\/strong\u003e: Perhaps it’s important not just to have a place to speak, but an environment where others listen to you. It makes you feel like you are contributing, and maybe that leads to confidence. Through talking, you can verbalize what might be your individuality or what your strengths are. That kind of relationship is also really important in our professional lives, isn't it?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"After I speak, there’s always a response. Someone tells me what they think. Because I'm never ignored, I feel that people are truly listening to me and trying to understand me.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3469\/7067\/files\/241206_kokonome_nic_1_08-768x512.jpg?v=1775529384\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Of course, it’s important to speak. But first, you have to be the one listening. Instead of saying, 'Isn't it like this?', you empathize and accept what they have to say first. If you can communicate to people that there is someone who will accept them, they will open up and talk.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd if you listen to others, they will start to listen to you. Actually, I’m going to a university in the UK soon, and I sometimes worried about what I would do when I left NIC. But recently, I’ve been calling my classmates when I feel anxious, and I’ve come to feel that building a community like this is something you can start on your own and continue even when you leave NIC.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOtani\u003c\/strong\u003e: That’s amazing. It’s very natural to think that if your environment changes, you won’t be able to do what you used to do. But realizing that you can create that environment yourself becomes a huge source of self-confidence and creates an unshakable axis. I feel like it’s not that easy to gain that kind of confidence, but hearing you speak, I feel that the sense of repeatedly internalizing this through communication with others in your current environment is what has created this reality for you—this realization that you 'can do it.'\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3469\/7067\/files\/241206_kokonome_nic_1_09-768x512.jpg?v=1775529384\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"koko-no-me","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53069850870123,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3469\/7067\/files\/241206_kokonome_nic_1_05-768x512.jpg?v=1775529384"},{"product_id":"クリエイティブ現場における-同意-について考える-安心-安全をどうやって作っていく","title":"Considering \"Consent\" in Creative Fields: How to Create a Safe and Secure Environment","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\"Considering 'Consent' in Creative Fields: How Do We Create a Safe and Secure Environment?\" Event Held! 🌱\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreative Studio koko will host its 3rd Koko-no-me🌱 event. \"Koko-no-me\" is a place for people involved in \"creating and delivering\" to explore pathways to the world we wish to live in, starting from where we are now, by exchanging diverse thoughts, perspectives, and emotions, and to empower each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe theme is \"What We Want to Talk About Now.\" We discuss creative production and expression, including the planning process, production background, working environment, and our connection to society and what we can do. We host events with guests and publish articles 🤍\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eー\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe third event's theme is \"Considering Consent in Creative Fields.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the spread of the #MeToo movement that began in the United States in 2017, it became clear in Japan that practices previously considered \"normal\" in creative fields, including film and television dramas, had harmed the dignity of actors and crew members.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo create a safer and more secure production environment for actors and crew members, the process of \"consent\" is essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, what exactly does \"obtaining consent\" refer to?\u003cbr\u003eIn what situations is consent necessary?\u003cbr\u003eAt what stage can it be said that \"consent has been obtained?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProviding clear answers to these questions is not easy, and many production sites still face challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt this event, we will welcome Chiho Asada, a leading intimacy coordinator, to discuss these questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn intimacy coordinator acts as an intermediary between actors and producers in scenes involving physical contact or nudity, protecting the actor's safety and dignity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will learn about the actual roles they play on set and consider how we can build \"safety and security\" in creative fields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe hope this will be an opportunity to collaboratively consider the future of production environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eー\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlease join us if you are 👀\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvolved in creative fields.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave felt uncertain about the state of \"consent\" in production environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWish to discuss with someone about creating a better working environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave heard of an intimacy coordinator but don't know much about them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEvent Outline\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDate \u0026 Time｜Friday, February 21, 2025, 19:30 – 21:30\u003cbr\u003eFee｜General: 1,500 yen; Students and those with a disability certificate: Free\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a measure against infection, handwashing and gargling facilities will be available at the venue for those who wish to use them.\u003cbr\u003eThe venue will be regularly ventilated and disinfected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTime Table\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e19:15 Doors open\u003cbr\u003e19:30 – 19:40 Opening and guest introduction\u003cbr\u003e19:40 – 20:15 Guest Talk\u003cbr\u003e　　　　\"What is an Intimacy Coordinator? What is Consent?\"\u003cbr\u003e20:15 – 20:30 Break\u003cbr\u003e20:30 – 21:15 Participant Discussion\u003cbr\u003e　　　　\"What We Can Do to Create a Safe and Secure Environment\"\u003cbr\u003e21:15 – 21:25 Q\u0026A from participants\u003cbr\u003e21:25 – 21:30 Ending\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Schedule may change. We appreciate your understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease note that ticket cancellations after application are not accepted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe timetable may change due to circumstances on the day of the event.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe will be taking videos and photos of the event. The captured videos and photos may be used for future event announcements, our website, social media, and event promotions. If you do not wish to be filmed, please indicate so in the questionnaire on the participation application form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegarding participants taking photos during the event, event rules will be announced on the day. We ask for your consideration and cooperation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWe Aim for This Kind of Place\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe aim for a dialogue-based setting rather than a one-way talk, where various perspectives and thoughts are brought together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe value creating an atmosphere where everyone feels comfortable sharing their opinions and feelings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"koko-no-me","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53069909033323,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3469\/7067\/files\/250206_koko_web_kokonome_01.jpg?v=1775530390"},{"product_id":"わたしと社会のあいだをデザインする-表現と社会運動のはざまで何ができるか","title":"Designing the Relationship Between Myself and Society: What Can Be Done Between Expression and Social Movement?","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\"Designing the Space Between Myself and Society: What Can We Do at the Intersection of Expression and Social Movements?\" Now Open for Registration🌏\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreative Studio koko is pleased to host the 6th edition of our event, \"koko no me\"🌱.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"koko no me\" is a space for individuals involved in \"creating and delivering\" to exchange diverse ideas, perspectives, and emotions. It is a place to explore pathways toward the world we wish to live in—starting from right here, right now—and to empower one another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur theme is \"What we want to talk about right now.\" We host events with guest speakers and publish articles exploring the creative process, production backgrounds, working environments, our relationship with society, and what we can do in our own capacity.🤍\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eー\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe theme for this 6th session is \u003cstrong\u003e\"Designing the Space Between Myself and Society: What Can We Do at the Intersection of Expression and Social Movements?\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn recent years, while various \"acts of communication\"—including graphic design, advertising, art, publishing, video, community design, and journalism—have sought ways to address social issues, this has also given rise to conflicts, such as \"how to handle human rights and political topics\" or \"how to reconcile personal beliefs with organizational logic.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs social issues are increasingly consumed as \"trends,\" how can we sincerely engage with \"human rights\" and \"social movements\"? What kind of peers can we meet and what kind of spaces can we create to maintain our passion while balancing our work and personal lives?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this event, starting from the fundamental question of \"what can be done for society through creativity,\" we will share practices and thoughts currently being explored at the intersection of expression and social movements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough talks and workshops, we aim to create a space where we can think together about how to translate personal beliefs into our work and society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eー\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Should Attend?👀\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGraphic designers, editors, art directors, writers, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCreators interested in social issues, politics, the environment, gender, etc.\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublic relations or communications professionals at NPOs, government agencies, or educational institutions.\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone interested in social movements and community building.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEvent Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDate \u0026amp; Time | November 14, 2025 (Fri) 19:30 - 21:30\u003cbr\u003eFee | General: 1,500 yen | Students\/Individuals with disabilities: Free\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs part of our infection control measures, attendees are welcome to wash their hands and gargle at the venue if they wish.\u003cbr\u003eThe venue will be regularly ventilated and disinfected.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFacilitator\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚫︎Asuka Otani (Creative Studio koko)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTimetable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e19:30 - 19:35 | Opening\u003cbr\u003e19:35 - 20:15 | Talk Session\u003cbr\u003e20:15 - 20:30 | Break Time\u003cbr\u003e20:30 - 20:45 | Workshop\u003cbr\u003e　　Theme: \"Democracy Fitness\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20:45 - 21:15 | Discussion\u003cbr\u003e　　Theme: \"Considering How to Engage with Sustainable Social Movements\"\u003cbr\u003e21:15 - 21:30 | Closing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e※The schedule is subject to change. Thank you for your understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNotes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003ePlease note that tickets are non-refundable once purchased.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eThe timetable may be subject to change depending on circumstances on the day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eThe event will be filmed and photographed. These images and videos may be used for future events, our website, social media, and promotional materials. If you do not wish to be filmed, please let us know via the questionnaire in the event registration form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eWe will provide guidance regarding photography by participants during the event announcements. We ask for your consideration and cooperation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur Goal for This Space\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eWe aim to create a space for dialogue, not just a one-way presentation, where we can bring together our respective perspectives and thoughts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eWe strive to cultivate an atmosphere where you feel safe sharing your opinions and feelings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e*This event does not tolerate discrimination based on oppression toward any group, including gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability, age, or income. Any discriminatory language or behavior may result in a request to leave the event.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"p3\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*\u003c\/span\u003eIf you require sign language interpretation, please request this via the registration and questionnaire form at least one week in advance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"koko-no-me","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53217029620075,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3469\/7067\/files\/Minami-Hirayama_profile_S_a57ced2b-f01e-4dd8-836c-a6a9b8a2c9a5.jpg?v=1778604804"},{"product_id":"わたしたちがここで生きる理由-2026-国際女性デー特別上映-ふたりのまま-監督対談","title":"The reason we live here. 2026 International Women's Day Special Screening: \"As Two\" + Director Talk","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"event-summary__title\"\u003e\"The Reason We Live Here: 2026 International Women's Day Special Screening of 'Futari no Mama' + Director Talk\" Event Announcement!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreative Studio koko will be hosting the 7th \"koko no me\"🌱 \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eevent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"koko no me\" is a space for people involved in \"creating and delivering\" to empower one another while exchanging diverse perspectives, thoughts, and emotions, exploring pathways to the world we want to live in from this very moment, right here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur theme is \"Things we want to talk about now.\" We host guest events and publish articles about the planning processes and backstories in creative production and expression, our working environments, our connection to society, and what we can do to make a difference.🤍\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e—\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe theme for the 8th event is \u003cstrong\u003e\"The Reason We Live Here: 2026 International Women's Day Special Screening of 'Futari no Mama' + Director Talk\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is a documentary film recording the daily lives of Japanese same-sex couples as they live as a \"family.\" Despite the fact that same-sex marriage is not legally recognized, the film carefully depicts four same-sex couples who are raising children—or hoping to—as they navigate their daily lives. The film weaves together a tapestry of diverse family dynamics: families raising children born through sperm donation, couples creating new relationships as stepfamilies, spouses undergoing long-term fertility treatments, and families watching over children who are about to reach adulthood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInternational Women's Day on March 8th is a day to reflect on the journey of women's rights and dignity, but it is also an opportunity to turn our eyes toward the diversity and complexity within the word \"woman.\" The stories of families led by women go beyond the context of visibility for sexual minorities; they question how the very choices to \"give birth or not\" and \"have a family or not\" are tied to social norms and expectations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven among women, standpoints, backgrounds, economic conditions, physical circumstances, and forms of partnership vary greatly. Regardless of whether one is a lesbian or not, experiences are never uniform—there are those who wish for children but cannot have them, those who choose not to, and those who carry struggles while raising children. Nevertheless, society often operates on the assumption of a single \"correct\" life course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this event, through the screening of this film, we will think about \"what is a family?\" and \"what is choice?\" from a broader perspective, starting from the specific stories of same-sex families. On this milestone of International Women's Day, we will create a space where diverse experiences intersect and foster a dialogue where each person's position and emotions are respected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe aim to create a place where creators, distributors, and audiences can gather, talk openly, and learn from one another. By bringing together people with different positions and experiences, we hope to encounter voices and perspectives rarely heard in daily life, leading to new insights and hints for our next actions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e—\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent Purpose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTo visualize diverse family structures through this screening and rethink rigid values regarding \"family,\" \"childbirth,\" and \"partnership.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eStarting from the stories of same-sex families, create a space to share the complex experiences that exist among women, including conflicts and choices regarding childbirth and the realities of child-rearing, regardless of sexual orientation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTo deepen understanding of the production background and social context through a talk with the director, and to encourage a dialogue where participants' positions and emotions intersect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTo deliver this film to audiences who have not yet encountered it, primarily through our community, and to nurture the ground for continuous dialogue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho should attend👀\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThose interested in gender and family structures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThose thinking about childbirth or the choice of whether or not to have children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThose currently raising children who have conflicts or questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThose interested in partnerships and family formation by same-sex couples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThose who want to re-examine society from a feminist or queer perspective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThose who want to learn about social issues through films and documentaries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🎬Film Introduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kodomap.org\/futarinomama\/%E2%81%A9\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e'Futari no Mama' (Two Moms)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.peatix.com\/event\/4926635\/cover-h4V5FUeja27m48jJHc3rm56PGj19dH5D.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"209\" height=\"295\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚫︎Film Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japan, there are many same-sex families raising children. However, the majority live by hiding their relationships due to fears of discrimination and prejudice. This film captures the daily lives of four such \"invisible\" same-sex couples who are raising or hoping to raise children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe forms of the four \"families\" featured are diverse. One couple raises a newborn baby with the help of the friend who donated sperm and their own parents. Another is a single mother and her same-sex partner who have started living together to become a stepfamily. There is a couple who have poured time, money, and heart into fertility treatments for years, feeling pressured by various \"deadlines.\" Another couple watches over their daughter, who was born via sperm bank donation and is now reaching adulthood... We listen to their various choices as \"families\" and the thoughts behind them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDirector Satoko Osamura is a co-representative of the general incorporated association Kodomap, which has supported LGBTQ+ individuals who wish to have or are raising children for over 10 years; she is also a parent raising a child with her own same-sex partner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e⚫︎Staff\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCinematography: Satoko Osamura, Editing: Takashi Uchida and Satoko Osamura, Music: Kanako Hayama, Theme Song: Siraska\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e⚫︎Year of Production\/Country\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e2025 \/ Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e⚫︎Runtime\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e88 minutes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEvent Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDate\/Time | March 20, 2026 (Sat) 16:00 - 18:45\u003cbr\u003eFee | General: 1,500 JPY | Students\/Individuals with disability certificates: 1,000 JPY | Supporter ticket: 3,000 JPY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor infection prevention, those who wish to do so may wash their hands and gargle at the venue. We will prepare for regular ventilation and disinfection at the venue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTimetable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15:45 | Doors open\u003cbr\u003e16:00 - 16:10 | Opening\u003cbr\u003e16:10 - 17:40 | Screening of 'Futari no Mama'\u003cbr\u003e17:40 - 17:55 | Break time\u003cbr\u003e17:55 - 18:40 | Director talk\u003cbr\u003e18:40 - 18:45 | Closing\u003cbr\u003e18:45 - 19:30 | Networking time (optional)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e※ Please note that the schedule is subject to change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNotes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003ePlease note that tickets cannot be canceled after purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eThe timetable may change due to circumstances on the day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eWe will be filming and photographing the event. These materials may be used for future events, our website, social media, and event advertisements. If you do not wish to be filmed, please let us know via the survey in the application form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eRegarding photography by participants during the event, we will explain the event rules during the announcement on the day. We ask for your consideration and cooperation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDue to venue constraints, we have prepared both floor seating (on carpets) and chair seating. Also, the screening will be conducted using a projector; due to venue facilities, the image and sound may be slightly harder to see or hear compared to a standard movie theater. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. If you have any seating preferences, please indicate them in the application form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWe aim to create a space that is...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eA place for dialogue, not a one-way talk format, where we bring our respective perspectives and thoughts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eA space that values creating an atmosphere where you feel safe to share your opinions and feelings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e*This event does not tolerate any oppressive discrimination against any group based on gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability, age, income, etc. If there is any discriminatory behavior, you may be asked to leave.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"p3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*\u003c\/span\u003eIf you require sign language interpretation, please inquire via the application\/survey form at least one week in advance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"koko-no-me","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53217135493483,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3469\/7067\/files\/261013_hutarinomama_thumbnail.png?v=1791011494"},{"product_id":"エッセイ-富永-京子さん-2026-国際女性デーに寄せて","title":"On International Women's Day 2026. | Kyoko Tominaga","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUntil I can make beauty my own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI have been working with fashion magazines for a few years now. After I appeared on a TV show, an editor-in-chief saw my outfit and asked me to contribute, and I have since appeared in them quite often. Since these are mediums that introduce \"beautiful\" things, the people and items that appear there are all beautiful. Confronted with this, I am stunned by how difficult it is to convince oneself that one is \"beautiful.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe same holds true for my appearances on television and web programs; to this day, I feel bewildered when my own face, made up to be reasonably beautiful, is shown in a close-up on screen. It is only natural to be made up beautifully when you are going to be seen by so many people, but my self-consciousness is fragile—or perhaps twisted, or at any rate, not straightforward—to the extent that I feel inhibited about being in a beautiful state or thinking of myself as beautiful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the other hand, what surprised me was the sharpness and precision of the aesthetic sense of the people who appear in the media. Stylists and makeup artists finish our looks by asking a series of questions, from how to curl our hair to the exact angle of our eyelashes. Everyone in the makeup room knows their own best features well, and they can all give extremely detailed instructions on the face or hairstyle they want to achieve. It is surely too late to realize this at 39, but having run away from concepts like beauty and cuteness, I learned for the first time that \"cute\" and \"beautiful\" are so incredibly detailed, and that self-consciousness is broken down into such fine segments. My own vocabulary for discussing beauty—thin, big eyes, etc.—is no different from that of a grade-schooler; or perhaps even worse than a grade-schooler.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI realized something else as well. I had assumed that people who appear in the media were purely objects to be looked at—or, to put it harshly, beings whose appearance is merely consumed. I was surprised to hear an actor sitting next to me laugh and say, \"Ultimately, I want to look perfect, with a flawless E-line, even if no one is watching.\" I had foolishly assumed that beauty was only for the sake of being seen and evaluated by others. Contrary to my mediocre assumptions, they are dedicated to perfecting the version of themselves that they find beautiful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI don't think this aesthetic sense and self-consciousness are unique to those who appear in public. Even without a TV insert, opportunities to check one's own appearance have likely increased dramatically through moments on Instagram Stories or BeReal. As that happens, what becomes important is no longer how one is seen by others, but rather how one sees oneself, and one's dedication to beauty will likely become much more granular than a lowest common denominator like simply being thin or having big eyes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI also think these things can easily be dismissed by the clichés I have heard repeatedly and used myself: \"dancing to the tune of a consumer society,\" \"lookism,\" \"the internalization of the external gaze.\" In reality, the \"perfect E-line\" may be a standard set by plastic surgery clinics, and the version of oneself that one loves might not be much different from the representations considered beautiful by the lowest common denominator of Japanese society.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowever, the fresh surprise I felt from the various things I experienced in the makeup room—the difference in impressions created by the subtle nuance between \"burgundy\" and \"Bordeaux,\" the way the stylist's hands create \"wave curls\"—is far too rich to be dismissed by such old clichés. For someone like me, who has spent nearly 40 years avoiding self-comparison, distancing myself from descriptors like \"cute\" or \"beautiful,\" and intentionally refusing to engage with those standards, the sight of them striving to be beautiful even if they were the only person left on earth with a camera is dazzling and noble. Their new self-consciousness and approach to beauty had long ago leaped over the conflicts of my own outdated self.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"koko-no-me","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53823076204907,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3469\/7067\/files\/db76f297a8926011437511110dc0f340_065befc5-f95b-48bc-8eca-03cb2a48e85d.jpg?v=1788832082"},{"product_id":"エッセイ-みたらし加奈さん-2026-国際女性デーに寄せて","title":"On International Women's Day 2026. | Kana Mitarashi","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat Can We Do Now?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs International Women's Day approaches, we see the terms \"women's empowerment\" and \"women's active participation\" more frequently. However, working in the field, I find it impossible to ignore the gap between these words and reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeople who come for counseling rarely say, \"I was discriminated against.\" Instead, they are more likely to say, \"It's because I'm weak\" or \"It's my fault for not being good enough.\" Yet, when we carefully trace the background of their stories, something becomes clear: the excessive consideration demanded of them, the responsibilities they are forced to shoulder, and the feelings of discomfort that are difficult to articulate. These are not just individual personality traits; they are also the effects of gender roles that have been quietly imprinted upon us by society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeminism is, by nature, a perspective for re-examining these \"seemingly personal\" hardships as social issues. Rather than overcoming the suffering we feel through individual effort or endurance, we place our focus on society to ask, \"Why did it have to be this way?\" Just by having this viewpoint, the meaning of the same event can be reinterpreted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor instance, consider trying too hard, being unable to rely on others, or prioritizing the needs of those around you over your own feelings. If we dismiss these as \"personality,\" that's the end of it, but we can choose to pause and wonder if that's truly the case. What has been repeated in this person's life? What expectations have they been forced to carry? When we look there, a new perspective emerges: \"Perhaps this is not just an individual problem.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternationally, this perspective is shared within trauma-informed care. The question, \"What happened to you?\" is an attitude that seeks to understand the background rather than blame the person. This approach should spread further in Japan as well. This is because, while much of our suffering is locked away inside ourselves, the cause does not necessarily lie within us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, what can we do?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing is not to ignore the sense of discomfort within ourselves. Do not let those \"something feels off\" moments simply drift away. You don't need to make grand declarations; just pause for a moment and ask, \"Is this truly 'normal'?\" That small question becomes the starting point for thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother is to \"question how we work hard.\" Today's society has a tendency to demand excessive effort and adaptation. But does continuing to meet those demands really protect us? When you realize you are pushing yourself too hard, create the space to think, \"Perhaps there is another way.\" When that choice becomes possible, it creates an opportunity to let go of structural roles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd, do not treat care lightly. Care is often put on the back burner, but it is fundamentally a foundation for living. More people are talking about the need for counseling, but in reality, few have actually received it. Even if it is not through a professional, speaking to someone, being understood, and becoming aware of one's own state—these are not extraordinary things; they are necessary processes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI believe feminism is the very practice of \"re-questioning what has been imposed upon us as normal.\" That question can be quiet, and it can be small. Yet, continuing to hold onto it will, in the end, change the shape of society. Even if it doesn't translate into immediate action, the transformation of people's consciousness alone can bring about social change. As mental health professionals, we believe in what is called the \"collective unconscious,\" and that is precisely why we are convinced this can be applied to structural inequality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not let International Women's Day end with just polished words. Keep the discomfort or hesitation you felt on that day within yourself. Even that alone might be a meaningful step forward.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"koko-no-me","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53823086788971,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3469\/7067\/files\/261003_essay_kana-sama.png?v=1791005344"}],"url":"https:\/\/kokonome.com\/en\/collections\/home-001.oembed","provider":"koko-no-me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}