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“Shut Up!”: How A Viral Song Has Parents Worrying for Their Kids
A rock-vocaloid song released by Ado back in 2020 is sparking controversy for its harsh lyrics and popularity among youth.
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Alyssa Pearl Fusek is a freelance writer currently haunting the Pacific Northwest. She holds a B.A. in Japanese Studies from Willamette University. When she's not writing for Unseen Japan, she's either reading about Japan, writing poetry and fiction, or drinking copious amounts of jasmine green tea. Find her on Bluesky at @apearlwrites.
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Social Media
A rock-vocaloid song released by Ado back in 2020 is sparking controversy for its harsh lyrics and popularity among youth.
Law & Crime
A new lawsuit in Japan is challenging restrictions on voting by mail, saying they discriminate against those with disabilities.
Entertainment
A new film by a deaf filmmaker highlights the struggles that deaf people in Japan face during emergency situations.
LGBTQ
Why a new Webcast that aims to educate people on gender issues without judgment is being hailed by some viewers as "revolutionary".
Politics
A faction in Japan's conservative ruling government is making a second attempt to outlaw desecration of the nation's flag. Will it fly?
Food
Student activists are asking a major Japanese convenience store chain to rename a product line they say promotes outdated gender stereotypes.
Law & Crime
A victim fights for justice - and unearths some disturbing trends in Japan - after being sexually assaulted by her teacher over…
Politics
Japan is considering following South Korea and raising the national age of sexual consent - but the effort isn't without hurdles.
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