Homeless in Japan
An insight to the growing problem of homelessness in Japan To most, Japan is a vibrant, quirky, untarnished society, where order and control go hand-in-hand, not only in regards to the reigning mentality, but also in regards to its society. However, every society has its outcasts and Japan is no different. It is not something [...]
上海, 我们爱你 – a short update from Shanghai
Sakarias Eriksson, who is in Shanghai for two months, is telling about his experiences, life and general gossip from the big city.
Young Chinese with money
Not only has China’s young population gotten more money in their hands, they also prove willing to spend their rising income. Young Chinese consumers under the age of 35 are characterized by a curiosity and openness towards new products and the desire for a modern lifestyle. Those young Chinese who have grown up during the [...]
Gender Differentiation and Inequality in Managerial Positions in Japan (Part 2)
A Conflict Based Understanding However, this might not be the underlying issue. From a conflict perspective, we are all manipulated and given a false consciousness of reality to help maintain the system (Haralambos et al. 2008, p.11). Employers might therefore have been brainwashed by the society to think that male managers are more capable than [...]
Cosmetic Surgery in China
The market for plastic surgery in China is growing by 20% annually. In fact, there are currently an estimated 10,000 clinics in china offering surgical cosmetic procedures . The most interesting aspect of cosmetic surgery in China, however, is the way it has evolved since it was introduced in Beijing in 1994 . With the [...]
Copenhagen Sakura Festival
When the Sakura trees in Japan blossoms, people gather together for Hanami – flower watching. It is an occasionally tradition where people meet up with family and friends to have a picnic while viewing the beautiful Sakura trees. Some people also wear the traditional Yukata at this occasion. On the occasion of the 200th anniversary [...]
Getting sick in Japan
For everyone moving and living in a foreign country can be quite the ordeal. One of the biggest fears is getting sick while you’re overseas. Where do you go? Does it cost money? And what about the language barrier? Here are a few things you might want to know and consider before you go to [...]
Chinese Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s day. The celebration of love, intimacy, and romance, and the most depressing day of the year for a single, bitter gay. It’s not just the message of the day and the assumption that you will spend it with a hot date that’s depressing, it’s the fact that it’s world wide. So in a desperate [...]
Gender Differentiation and Inequality in Managerial Positions in Japan (Part 1)
Gender inequality can easily be spotted within Japanese society. With a Gender Empowerment Rank of 54 out of 93 countries (HDR, 2009) – ranking Japan as one of the most unequal (if not the most unequal) of the rich countries – it is no secret that Japan is far behind on empowering its women and [...]
A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Although only around 1 percent of the Japanese population is Christian, that does not stop them from celebrating Christmas. They might not have the same celebration style as we are used to here in Europe, though… In Japan, New Years Eve is the most important holiday. For Christmas Eve, normally couples will go out and [...]