🎙️ À la rencontre des voix de la Marche des femmes de Tokyo 2025

Je 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/

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🎙️ 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 protections
• The realities of child support enforcement, wage gaps, and the burden on single mothers
• The risks of joint custody in cases of domestic violence and the lack of legal safeguards
• What Japan can learn from other countries — and what still needs to change

This 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

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Episode 12: Surviving endometriosis

Tune 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 project

https://www.instagram.com/blossomtheproject/p/DGwqFESPzZq/

http://endometriosis.gr.jp/index_en.html

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Art cover by Doria Kriouche

https://www.instagram.com/doria.kriouche/?hl=en

Episode edit by Mai Nguyen

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TW : se**al assault, pedocriminality

Kilara 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/Kilaracomedy

In 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-c9435fe01c5

A few more resources about the chikan problem:

https://edition.cnn.com/2024/07/16/asia/japan-chikan-groping-trains-survey-intl-hnk/index.html

https://japantoday.com/category/features/kuchikomi/bbc-reports-on-japan's-'chikan'-problem-which-now-includes-videos?comment-order=latest

https://www.tokyoweekender.com/japan-life/news-and-opinion/bbc-documentary-exposes-chikan-videos/

Art by Doria Kriouche

https://paa.ge/doriashop/en

Episode sound mixing and editing by Mai Nguyen.

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Thank you Weam for the resources 🇵🇸

💝Donations

Palestinejpn 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/stopfanucnow

More information about fanuc: 

https://palestinejpn.com/protest/fanuc/

✊Protest to the government or embassy

More information here: https://palestinejpn.com/protest/governments/

⛔Contact the ministry of defense for arms imports

https://palestinejpn.com/protest/governments/

✉️ Instagram Pages

BDS JAPAN BULLETIN https://www.instagram.com/bdsjapan.bulletin?igsh=Zmk2aWJ4eGZvbDEz

Students 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=aXViMnhndGR1Y3Fv

Palestinians in Japan

Hanin: https://www.instagram.com/hanin.gaza.jp?igsh=Z3g0bWJreW1uMHNr

Aida:https://www.instagram.com/palestinian_forever1987?igsh=MTU4cndteWl1YWk5Ng==

Tatiana: https://www.instagram.com/tatianarika?igsh=eHNwM3lvOGdocWxr

Danny: https://www.instagram.com/dannyjin_hojicha?igsh=cDR0MnM2ODFuOWNq

Weam: https://www.instagram.com/weamnuman?igsh=bnFlZ3BuZ2k0Z2U%3D&utm_source=qr

NAMNAM Space:

https://www.instagram.com/namnam_space?igsh=MXRvMnppdjl0emRrYw==

Link tree for some more japan pages and resources

https://linktr.ee/palestineactiontokyo?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=87d26647-a760-4721-8da0-9e08250e18ae

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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 Yuki

Lucky 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/15056714

The new artist of Femin is Doria, go check her page!

https://www.instagram.com/doria.kriouche/

🇫🇷 Episode 9 : Takarazuka, le cabaret femmes only, avec Yuki

N'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/15056714

La nouvelle artiste de Femin est Doria, allez voir sa page!

https://www.instagram.com/doria.kriouche/

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🇫🇷 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/

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Partie 2 de notre discussion avec Yllah sur nos vies au Japon en tant que femmes étrangères. Dans cette partie de l'épisode on rigole en échangeant nos expériences les plus cocasses, on rappelle la hiérarchie des minorités au sein de la société japonaise, sans oublier un épisode de barbouillage version pays du soleil levant.

Retrouvez Yllah sur ses différents médias dans ce lien. 

Yllah parle société, racisme, femmes, mais surtout elle parle du Japon avec amour.

Illustration réalisée par Aunt Lily.

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L'épisode 7 est pour la communauté francophone! Partie 1 🥰

Yllah discute de Tokyo et du Japon en tant que femme noire qui y vit depuis des années. Dans cette première partie on échange d'abord sur nos recherches d'appartements respectives et la discrimination qu'on y a rencontré.

On parle ensuite du contenu social média de Crazyllah que vous pouvez retrouver ici ⤵️

Sa page générale

Youtube Crazyllah 

Insta Crazyllah 

Ecoutez nos expériences d'interactions sociales au Japon... et bientôt la partie 2, avec nos épisodes les plus mignons! 

L'art est réalisé par la formidable Aunt Lily  😍

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Art by Doria Griouche @doria.kriouche

On the 30th of September 2022, Yuki Nivez organized the first hybrid session of the comedy show Not Just A Diversity Hire. That one time a panel discussion was organized right after the comedians sets and is now coming to Femin Tokyo podcast.

All panelists are different, with different backgrounds and countries but they join together on one stage to talk about the struggles of working as a social minority in their own fields.

Comedians and panelists : Yuki Nivez, MX Terious, Freddy Slash Em, Bobby Judo

Panelists : Lilou Augier (Panic Ball Production) and Samantha Lassaux (Femin Tokyo podcast)

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