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Asian Sexualities
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The metaphor of rape has framed understandings of the U.S. military’s occupation of Okinawa.
Interracialintimacies.org: An Online Interactive Archives and Teaching Tool
Mavis’ family photo album opened a door on a life of interracial intimacy.
Aesthetic uses of sex in early Japanese Butoh dance
Artistic networks and discourses spanned cultural centers from Tokyo to Paris and New York.
Sex in Japan: A global history perspective
Stereotypes offer a window into the history of Japanese sexualities.
A Second Valentine’s Day: Japan’s ‘White Day’
On Valentine’s Day, women give presents to men, while on White Day, men return the favor.
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