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Kyla Ryan
Kyla Ryan is an editorial assistant at The Diplomat.
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September 15, 2015
Japan’s Immigration Reluctance
By Kyla Ryan
Despite its demographic crisis, Japan isn’t interested in relaxing its immigration controls.
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August 20, 2015
Setagaya Ward Becomes Second in Japan to Recognize Same-Sex Couples
By Kyla Ryan
Could the announcement trigger a domino effect?
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July 20, 2015
G7 2016 Summit to Be Held at Site of Mie’s Ise Shrine
By Kyla Ryan
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hopes to send a message with the choice of location.
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July 10, 2015
Poll: Japanese Women Don’t Want to Lead
By Kyla Ryan
Despite an urgent need for greater economic participation by women, they don’t seem to be interested.
June 22, 2015
Japan: Controversy Over the National Anthem
By Kyla Ryan
Educators and bureaucrats take their fight over the national anthem to court.
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May 31, 2015
Labor Exploitation Revealed in Australia’s Food Industry
By Kyla Ryan
A current affairs show reveals widespread exploitation of working holidaymakers in Australia.
May 18, 2015
‘Cheap and Trendy’ Fashion Comes at a Price
By Kyla Ryan
The rise of “fast fashion” is influencing labor standards in Asia and elsewhere.
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April 08, 2015
Shibuya Takes Japan a Step Forward on Marriage Equality
By Kyla Ryan
Same-sex couples are celebrating a milestone for LGBT rights in Japan.
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February 27, 2015
Nadeshiko Sushi: Women Make Inroads in a Traditional Industry
By Kyla Ryan
A new restaurant is challenging a traditionally male-dominated domain.
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February 11, 2015
Maternity Harassment in Japan
By Kyla Ryan
Ambitious Japanese women struggle to balance family and career.
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January 08, 2015
Left Behind: The Afghan Translators Who Served With the U.S. Military
By Kyla Ryan
Too many Afghans are being left stranded, at serious risk.
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December 07, 2014
Rula Ghani, Afghanistan’s Unusually Prominent First Lady
By Kyla Ryan
Could a high-profile first lady improve the lot of Afghanistan’s women?
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