There is an urgent need for more Indigenous individuals to collaborate before the few individual leaders burn out Originally published on Global Voices Deforestation in the Maranhão state of Brazil. Deforestation and land theft remain a persistent threat to Indigenous communities, including those who live near the Amazon basin. Image from Wikimedia Commons (CC BY...
More than a century of forced assimilation policies have curbed the Ryūkyūan indigenous right movement Originally published on Global Voices A number of Ryukyuans performed their traditional songs at the People’s Forum NYC on April 26, 2026. Screenshot from the event’s Livestream on the People’s Forum NTY’s YouTube channel. This post is part of Global...
Born out of wedlock without a Japanese father’s recognition, some Japanese-Filipino children are left stateless. Originally published on Global Voices Screenshot from Japanese NGO: Citizens’ Network for Japanese-Filipino Children’s website This post is part of Global Voices’ July 2026 Spotlight series, “Statelessness.” This series offers insight into the issue of statelessness and how it hinders...
Some see the cleanup action as a hypocritical performance for foreigners’ approval Originally published on Global Voices Trash bags used by Japanese fans during the 2026 World Cup. Screenshot from the YouTube channel of user @taiyojr.10. Fair use. During the 2026 FIFA World Cup, images of Japanese supporters cleaning up stadium seats after the match...
‘May love prevail in the Supreme Court’: Japanese LGBTQ+ activists push for legal victory this Pride month Originally published on Global Voices Tokyo Pride Parade 2026. Screen capture from Tokyo Journey’s YouTube channel. Fair use. This post is part of Global Voices’ June 2026 Spotlight series, “Gender Diversity.” This series offers insight into gender diversity...
‘Budo is not just physical training; it is a profound gateway to understanding Japanese culture.’ Originally published on Global Voices The 49th Japanese Kobudo Demonstration at the Nippon Budokan. Photo taken by Jo Carter. Used with permission. Nowadays, most martial arts are consumed primarily as sporting events. Matches at the Olympics, or other shows, have...
Gold’s been on a sensational run, but the one thing it can’t be described as is an inflation hedge.
NEW YORK CITY, NY / Globe PR Wire / March 2, 2026 / Throughout the long history of global finance, monetary systems have undergone multiple structural transformations—from the gold standard to fiat currency, and from paper money to electronic and digital forms of money. Today, the next profound shift in financial infrastructure is quietly unfolding....
As spring approaches, plum gardens around the world are entering their peak blooming season, attracting large numbers of visitors. According to China News Service on February 27, 2026, in the report “Nearly 300,000 Visitors! Pingwu Becomes a ‘New Favorite’ Holiday Destination”, the Pingwu Meijian Ancient Plum Garden in Sichuan Province welcomed nearly 300,000 visitors this...
Reshaping the Financial Landscape In today’s rapidly evolving global fintech landscape, Arvex AI is quietly reshaping the future of wealth management through its leading artificial intelligence and quantitative investment technologies. As an industry pioneer in innovation, Arvex AI is committed to integrating blockchain, artificial intelligence, and quantitative analysis to deliver intelligent, transparent, and secure investment...