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How AI Is Warping Everyone’s Perceptions of Japan

Propagandists have always spread disinformation about Japan. AI has made it worse—and, in some cases, may have put people's lives in danger.

Kitano Takeshi: The Complete Ranked Filmography – Part 2

We continue with our retrospective ranking of all of the films of Kitano Takeshi - perhaps the most famous entertainer in Japan, and an underground film legend in much of the world.

Kitano Takeshi: The Complete Ranked Filmography (Part 1)

Kitano Takeshi, otherwise known as "Beat" Takeshi, is one of the most famous entertainers in Japan. He's also beloved abroad as a film director. Join us as we examine and rank every one of his 20 movies.

Unseen Japan Insider: Why Japan Isn’t Demonstrating Against Foreign Tourists (Yet)

In Spain, they're shooting tourists with water guns. Why aren't we seeing the same level of revolt against tourists in Japan?

Support for Transgender Rights Slips Hard in Japan, Says New Worldwide Survey

While LGBTQ people in general lost support, transgender people face challenges in Japan in terms of both awareness and acceptance.

Trouble in TOKIO: Another Sexual Harassment Scandal Rocks Japanese TV

Following in the wake of the Nakai Masahiro scandal, another pop/TV star stands accused of multiple acts of harassment against staff.

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