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Survey: Majority in Japan Believe Lies About Foreigners Getting Preferential Treatment

Populist politicians claim without evidence that foreigners are getting overly favorable treatment in Japan. Many believe them.

Kitano Takeshi: The Complete Ranked Filmography – Part: End

Coming to the end of our full ranking of his 20 movies, these are the six best films by director Kitano "Beat" Takeshi.

How AI Is Warping Everyone’s Perceptions of Japan

Propagandists have always spread disinformation about Japan. AI has made it worse—and, in some cases, may have put people's lives in danger.

Kitano Takeshi: The Complete Ranked Filmography – Part 2

We continue with our retrospective ranking of all of the films of Kitano Takeshi - perhaps the most famous entertainer in Japan, and an underground film legend in much of the world.

Kitano Takeshi: The Complete Ranked Filmography (Part 1)

Kitano Takeshi, otherwise known as "Beat" Takeshi, is one of the most famous entertainers in Japan. He's also beloved abroad as a film director. Join us as we examine and rank every one of his 20 movies.

Unseen Japan Insider: Why Japan Isn’t Demonstrating Against Foreign Tourists (Yet)

In Spain, they're shooting tourists with water guns. Why aren't we seeing the same level of revolt against tourists in Japan?