On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Dr. Gabriella Lukacs joins us to talk about some early internet history in Japan and the role of women in Japan's digital economy. About Dr. Gabriella Lukacs Dr. Gabriella Lukacs is a professor in the department of Anthropology at the University of Pittsburgh and the author of the book Invisibility by Design: Women and Labor in Japan's Digital Economy. Topics Discussed About the book Invisibility by Design How Dr. Lukacs got interested in researching women and digital labor in Japan Tech and digital economy trends in Japan Mixi & Nico Nico Douga The rise & fall of Japanese ell phones About the rise of "girly photography" in the 90s About Hiromix About Net Idols (netto aidoru) About the rise of blogs and blogging platofrms in Japan About the bijin trader boom (female day traders) How women were marketed as financially savvy and excellent day traders Labor and the digital economy in general And much more! Support on Patreon & Ko-fi If you enjoy Japan Station and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on Patreon.com. For a minimum pledge of $1 a month you'll get early access to all JapanKyo podcasts, bonus content, and more. And for $3 a month, you'll get access to Japanese Plus Alpha, a podcast produced by me (Tony Vega) that focuses on the Japanese language and all of its fascinating quirks. Also, all pledges get a shout-out on the show and my undying gratitude. Thank you in advance! You can also do a one time donation via Ko-fi. Links, Videos, Etc. To pick up a copy of Dr. Lukacs book, consider using the affiliate link below. Don't forget to check out the latest episode of Ichimon Japan. Follow Japankyo on Social Media Full Show Notes Get the full version of show notes at
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