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Aum Shinrikyo and The Parallels to Donald Trump

An incident involving Japanese cult Aum Shinrikyo bears an uncanny resemblance to the US 2020 election.

There’s Something About LiSA: JP Netizens On Singer’s “Wild” Past

The DEMON SLAYER theme song singer is at the height of her popularity. Will a new article on her "wild" past change that?

How to Translate a Haiku into English

Translator Eric Margolis covers the major points involved in translating haiku into English well, providing a step by step example.

Dared to Death: Wealth, Sexism, and Tragedy in Tokyo

A "drinking game" in a high-end Tokyo bar that ended in a young woman's death has drawn attention to the abusive power wielded by rich men.

Japanese Writing: The 80-Year Battle for “Genbun Itchi”

How did written Japanese come into accord with the spoken language? A short history of the movement to bring Japanese writing to the masses.

How Japan’s Press is Covering Trump’s Assault on Democracy

Japan's right-wing goes all-in for Trump - but coverage in Japanese news slowly reflects the truth that Trump's act is all hat and no cattle.

Why Sugita Mio’s Hate Speech Was Fully Predictable

A social critic in Japan describes Sugita Mio's rise in Japan's right wing - and why her recent bigoted statements aren't at all unexpected.

Justice For “Comfort Women” in the 2000 Women’s Tribunal

In 2000, several organizations in multiple countries banded together to put Japan's Imperial regime on trial for its crimes against women. Here's what happened.

Did Shiina Ringo Write a Right-Wing Nationalist Pop Song?

Why a 2014 song by the popular songstress stirred controversy - and why seemingly "nationalistic" songs draw such controversy in Japan.

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