The thing with celebrating holidays in a new country is that it can sometimes spark homesickness. Nadila (nadila) talked to Indonesians living in Japan about how they practice Ramadan here. japantimes.co.jp/community/2023…

Some businesses may see layoffs overseas as a chance to hire non-Japanese "agents of change." If you're one of those agents, don't expect to revolutionize things too soon. jtim.es/42Xv9ZE

The advice from most people on long-term cross-cultural relationships? You sometimes need to think more with your head than your heart. jtim.es/3nQKFGy

A mental health and wellness event aims to support Black residents of Japan and it's looking to expand in the coming months. japantimes.co.jp/community/2023…

Amid "rainbow washing" and "counter marches," drag queen Le Horla writes about what the return of Tokyo Rainbow Pride means to them. jtim.es/3oYboli

Amid "rainbow washing" and "counter marches," drag queen Le Horla writes about what the return of Tokyo Rainbow Pride means to them. jtim.es/3oYblG8

Drag Queen and writer Le Horla (Kat Joplin) discusses what the recent return of Tokyo Rainbow Pride (東京レインボープライド #TRP) meant to them: "You can't take five steps without running into a friend." japantimes.co.jp/community/2023…

Kat also wrote up the preview for the weekend, with some words from akta ( 新宿二丁目で木～日曜15-21時にオープン! ) on the importance of HIV awareness at the festival. japantimes.co.jp/life/2023/04/2…

And if you're interested in the people behind Rainbow Pride, check this quick interview with 東京レインボープライド #TRP co-chair Natsumi Yamada (ez) japantimes.co.jp/life/2022/05/2…

Secluded and serene, the summer spot for many expat families faces challenges that aren't unique to other rural townships in Japan. jtim.es/3B4iCa8

The director's first feature-length film in six years will premiere at the festival, but Kitano says he does things his own way, regardless of success. jtim.es/3Op5tjB

Mariko Tsutsui masterfully juggles humor and drama in Naoko Ogigami’s dark comedy about the silent pressures women face in modern Japan. japantimes.co.jp/culture/2023/0…

Hio Miyazawa brings depth and unforced commitment to his performance as an artist with Asperger’s syndrome in Rika Katsu’s debut feature, "Spring in Between." japantimes.co.jp/culture/2023/0…

Author Haruki Murakami, whose surreal works peppered with references to pop culture have earned him a cult following, has won one of Spain's top literary prizes. japantimes.co.jp/culture/2023/0…

Gondeck,you unhinged psychopath. There will be Canada Celebrations and there isn’t a f*cking thing you can do about it. Don’t like it,move your Corrupt A** out of Canada. TRAITOR

"Drag Race" stars and Tokyo-based queens set the stage for a spectacle that aims to put Japan’s drag scene on the global map. japantimes.co.jp/culture/2023/0…

Your local baristas don’t ask for your name anymore, and they even know your order by heart.

May God bless our fallen heroes.