ENTERTAINMENT
Remembering Kimura Hana (Audio w/ Transcript)
We talk with guest Farrah Hasnain about the life and career of wrestler and Terrace House star Kimura Hana, the factors behind…
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SOCIETY
Anti-Police Brutality Protests Break Out in Tokyo
As people protest police violence worldwide, protesters in Japan also rally around a Kurdish national whose assault by officers shocked many.
CULTURE
The Lesser-Known Festivals of Japan: Scary Edition
These festivals in Japan may not be as well known as some of their counterparts, but they're guaranteed to send a chill…
ENTERTAINMENT
Video: Lost in Non-Translation – Anime and Manga vs. Daily Life in Japan
What mistaken impressions do people get about Japan by consuming solely anime and manga? What mistaken impressions do people in Japan have…
WOMEN
The Feminist Movement in Japan: 1980s to Present
As Japanese feminism entered the modern era, it debated hot button issues such as sex work and domestic violence - and also…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Japan Manager Scolds Employees for “Odd” Snack
A manager told a magazine about how he scolded employees over their choice of snack food - prompting people on Twitter to…
SOCIAL MEDIA
Kimura Hana’s Death Sparks Anti-Bullying Outcry
Kimura Hana's death has sparked an outcry from celebrities and activists in Japan - and called into question the fate of one…
ENTERTAINMENT
Japanese Environmental Music and The Creation of Space
Learn about the origins of a musical genre that can soothe the soul - and discover some of the trendsetting Japanese artists…