Challenging Japan’s ‘Girl Power’ Concept Through Badass Training

Why do we, as women, shy away from being strong when we are strong by nature. Here's one way to redefine girl power as a foreign woman in Japan. Jyoshiryoku, or Girl Power, in JapanWhen I think of “girl power,” I think of independent badass women, who have control over their lives and finances, are physically strong and healthy, and have their own unique style and way of thinking. The nuance of the Japanese term “joshiryoku” (literally, girl power) is, however, far different and describes the “power” to be the all-encompassing “feminine woman.” If you’re referred to as someone that’s “joshiryo...