Race in Japan

University of Tokyo Professor Criticized for Anti-Chinese Tweets

A Japanese professor and business leader's discriminatory remarks towards Chinese people causes a backlash - and costs his company business.

Blackface in Japan: Its History – And Its Consequences

A look at the unfortunate (and continuing) history of blackface in Japan - and a discussion with black residents in Japan on…

Amidst Tensions, Anti-Korean Hate Speech Abounds in Japanese Media

It’s no news that there’s friction between Japan and South Korea. Trade disputes and the omnipresent “comfort women” issue have deeply soured…