"Bad Feminist" Roxane Gay / Momo Nonaka Price: ¥1900 This collection of critical essays that has inspired many women and caused a huge sensation in the US is finally available in Japanese translation! I'm a bad feminist who likes pink clothes and men. But I want to accept myself and others who are imperfect and full of contradictions, and I want to overcome divisions and dream of a world without discrimination. Taking up pop culture such as movies, TV dramas, and music, as well as crimes and incidents that have shocked society, she sharply analyzes the cultural situation in America, where sexism, racism, and economic disparities intersect. Humorous, stimulating, and earnest. It's truly a blessing to be able to internalize her perspective. Let's all live as bad feminists. - Seiko Matsuda (novelist) It's wrong that opportunities and rights differ depending on gender. But to be honest, I was hesitant and wary of commenting on works that included the word "feminist." I felt like I would be labeled with a label I couldn't remove myself. However, curiosity surpassed that. Because "bad" was attached. Reading with enthusiasm in the beginning, feeling like I could affirm myself, the middle part where I couldn't avoid being hurt, and the end where I could gently empathize after sweating profusely in my head and heart. It was like a journey. Things I can accept now, and things I can't. They may change eventually. Some of my mistakes and misunderstandings were corrected, and I learned new things. After reading it, I don't feel disconnected from feminism, nor do I feel anxious about whether I'm qualified. Because Roxane taught me that it's okay to approach it in your own way. - Jane Su (columnist)"