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POLITICS

The Empress: Koike Yuriko and Japan’s Far-Right Patriarchy

Far rightist...or rank political opportunist? Either way, says our author, the popularity of Tokyo Governor Koike Yuriko says a lot about Japan.

JAPANESE LANGUAGE

The Best Book to Learn Japanese

People often ask us what the best book for learning Japanese is. While there are a lot of good ones, this one…

TECHNOLOGY

Robot Izakaya: A New Level of Contactless Service

As Japanese restaurants and bars open back up after the state of emergency, some are looking to modern technology to help enforce…

FOOD

Unique Japanese Food: Cuisine You’ll Only Find in Japan

Do you know shirako, konnyaku, and chankonabe? Go beyond ramen and learn about a host of unique Japanese ingredients and food prep…

PATREON

Abe’s Zombie Government: The PM’s Ratings Are in FreeFall

Abe Shinzo likely won't resign as Japan's Prime Minister any time soon - but the polling numbers are clear: his Cabinet is…

ENTERTAINMENT

Behind Kimura Hana’s Death, a Flailing TV Station

As revelations around Kimura Hana's death continue to surface, it helps to know a little about Fuji Television - and its sinking…

CULTURE

Mayim Mayim: The Hit Hebrew Folk Song of Japan

How did Mayim Mayim, a song every Jewish kid knows by heart, end up a staple of Japanese society, featured in anime,…

WOMEN

Kanno Sugako and Her Daring Revolution

How a writer and socialist revolutionary ended up undertaking a daring plot to take out the Meiji Emperor - and the price…