HISTORY
The Japanese Who Came to Call Brazil Home
Why are there so many Brazilian-Japanese in Japan? The answer goes back to the Meiji era, and the government's need to get…
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POLITICS
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.
ENTERTAINMENT
Faith Healing Husband of Japanese Celeb Raises Eyebrows
A popular announcer in Japan and her husband, who lays claim to mystic healing powers, spark concern with their recent YouTube videos.
CULTURE
Naomi Osaka Announces Upcoming Manga About Tennis in Space
A new manga centered on Naomi Osaka has fans excited - and its publisher seems intent on making sure they do right…
SOCIAL MEDIA
Japan Twitter Reacts To The Alleged Crimes Of Abe
Former Japan PM Abe Shinzo may no longer be in office but the public is still demanding accountability in a serious financial…
WOMEN
Women Sound Alarm as Japan Plans to Slash Childcare Benefits
A planned subsidy cut by the Suga government could be a major blow to women and families already struggling during the COVID-19…
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.