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As Japan’s Residents Struggle, Its Government Funds Dating Apps
As Japan deals with its worst moment of the COVID-19 crisis, its government seems more focused on getting people to make babies.
Articles by Jay Allen
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Japanese Language
What Was Japan’s Hottest New Buzzword of 2020?
The national chatter in Japan this year was dominated by anime, COVID-19, and killing time. But which word summarized 2020 Japan the…
Race in Japan
Nike Japan Ad Encouraging Diversity Angers Japanese Racists
Extreme right wingers in Japan slam Nike and threaten a boycott over a commercial that's being praised by...well, virtually everyone else.
Entertainment
Why The “24” Japan Remake Was Such a Spectacular Failure
It coulda been a contender. Sadly, 24 Japan - a Japanese remake of an American classic - was dead on arrival. What…
Food
ZenPop Box: A Taste of Japan Delivered to Your Door
Sweet, savory, and...stationery?! A new contender in Japanese snacks delivery offers up an interesting array of options for Japan-lovers.
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How Japan’s Press is Covering Trump’s Assault on Democracy
Japan's right-wing goes all-in for Trump - but coverage in Japanese news slowly reflects the truth that Trump's act is all hat…
Politics
Would You Pay $200 For This Japanese Cheesecake?
A popular "phantom" cheesecake store in Japan pushed the price envelope this week with a limited time offer designed to break your…
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Why Sugita Mio’s Hate Speech Was Fully Predictable
A social critic in Japan describes Sugita Mio's rise in Japan's right wing - and why her recent bigoted statements aren't at…