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The Selfless Lone Wolf in Japanese Drama (Patron Content)

What do a tea-sipping Anglophile detective and a rude freelance doctor have in common? A look at a common archetype in Japanese pop fiction.

Queer Eye: We’re in Japan! Gets it Right

Queer Eye: We're in Japan! from Netflix could've been a "weird Japan" disaster. But it avoids common pitfalls - and it's winning over Japanese viewers too.

The Japanese Red Cross Poster Controversy

A picture I posted of a Japanese Red Cross poster caused more backlash than I ever expected. Here's why I posted it - and why this issue is important.

Terrace House: How “Unscripted” Is TV’s Most Boring Reality Show?

Known as a uneventful, markedly "boring" show, Terrace House has still gained a massive following overseas. But how much of it is truly "natural"?

Message from Space: Why “Japan’s Star Wars” Was a Domestic Dud

In 1978, the Toei Company rushed a Star Wars knock-off into theaters. It nearly blew up on the launchpad. Here's why (and why you should watch it anyway).

Anime Musicals: How “2.5D Musicals” Bring Anime and Manga to the Stage

Many live-action manga and anime adaptations are received poorly. So how has musical theater captured the imagination of fans worldwide?

Killer Tee: How a South Korean Boy Band Sparked Outrage in Japan

How a t-shirt worn by a boy band member might make the bad relations between South Korea and Japan even worse.

What Makes Japanese Idol Culture Unique?

How did Japan become the birthplace of manufactured girl groups? A look into the historic roots of Japanese idol culture and how it's changed over time.

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