SOCIETY
As Cases Surge in Tokyo, Shimane Prefecture Offers Safe Haven
Governor Maruyama of Shimane, openly critical of the central government's COVID response, offers monetary support to prefectural returnees.
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SOCIETY
Olympic Scandal: Musician Oyamada Keigo’s Horrific Abuse of Disabled Classmates
Highly disturbing elements of famed guitarist Cornelius' past have now come to light - and enveloped the Olympics in yet another scandal.
CULTURE
Licensed in Silk – a Mixed Nikkei’s Journey in Studying Kimono in Japan
Newly licensed in the wearing of kimono, Rin takes a look back at what drew her closer to the traditional clothing- and…
POLITICS
Holocaust Joke Lands Olympics Opening Director in Hot Water
An old Holocaust joke comes back to haunt the famed comedian acting as the director of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics opening ceremonies.
JAPANESE LANGUAGE
Pass the JLPT! How to Study JLPT Vocabulary for Your Level
Because there are so many vocabulary words to learn for the JLPT, it's important to know which ones are the most likely…
CULTURE
Japanese Pagoda: Their History and Significance
We all know the striking image of a multi-tiered Japanese pagoda. But what exactly are they? And what are they called in…
LAW & CRIME
Ito Shiori Wins First Defamation Lawsuit Against Twitter Troll
A Twitter troll claimed Ito Shiori, face of #metoo in Japan, was operating under a false identity - so she took him…