Essays
Ghosts Haunt These Walls: Hikikomori and the Loneliness Epidemic of Japan
What is Hikikomori? Hikikomori is a Japanese word that means to pull inward or withdraw, a word fitting the social…
Valhalla as Nation, Valhalla as Art
The Valhalla in Richard Wagner’s Ring Cycle is a complex symbol that looms over every character within the operas. It…
Like a Lady: The Use of Hyperfeminine Fashion in Japan as Feminist Rebellion
Itroduction In Harajuku, Japanese youths influence the trends of the fashion industry. Teens and young adults often use fashion as…
Asian Experiences in America: Race as a Political Technology
In the United States, race has become a way to define and group people. Since racializations change according to the…
A Planter’s Paradise: The Legacy of Plantations on Hawai‘i’s Politics, Culture, and Environment
Hawai‘i is often imagined as a tropical paradise, however this visual conceals its complex history, which is deeply rooted in…
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