Social Media
Anger in Japan Over “I Know You from P*rnHub!” Video Prank
Social media ire breaks out at a group of young comedians who chose to accost random women and yell out "you're that…
Writer
Serving as current UJ Editor-in-Chief, Noah Oskow is a professional Japanese translator and interpreter who holds a BA in East Asian Languages and Cultures. He has lived, studied, and worked in Japan for nearly seven years, including two years studying at Sophia University in Tokyo and four years teaching English on the JET Program in rural Fukushima Prefecture. His experiences with language learning and historical and cultural studies as well as his extensive experience in world travel have led to appearances at speaking events, popular podcasts, and in the mass media. Noah most recently completed his Master's Degree in Global Studies at the University of Vienna in Austria.
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Social Media
Social media ire breaks out at a group of young comedians who chose to accost random women and yell out "you're that…
History
Pushed underground by vigilant police surveillance, Japan's militant far left went down a dark path that would tarnish its name in infamy…
Society
Governor Maruyama of Shimane, openly critical of the central government's COVID response, offers monetary support to prefectural returnees.
History
皆さんは情報を発信する時、誰の目に留まるのか意識しているでしょうか?日本人と繋がりの深いユダヤ人から見た小林賢太郎のホロコーストコントに関する本音をお伝えします。
Politics
An old Holocaust joke comes back to haunt the famed comedian acting as the director of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics opening ceremonies.
Culture
In 1934, Babe Ruth set off with a team of all-stars to visit faraway Japan. Their goal: hit some homers -- and…
Japanese Language
It's often said that there are no swear words in Japanese. But while profanities may be rare, taboos - and banned words…
Entertainment
With spouses, job-seekers, students and more stuck outside of Japan, a festival's claims at getting foreign talent into Japan grates.
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