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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…

ESSAY

The Ultimate Ranking of the Studio Ghibli Universe: #5-1

Our Studio Ghibli countdown wraps up with a bang. Find out which films from Miyazaki and Co. made our reviewer's top five!

ENTERTAINMENT

The Ultimate Ranking of the Studio Ghibli Universe: #10-6

Our Studio Ghibli countdown enters the top 10 as Noah Oskow ticks off what he sees as the cream of the crop…

OPINION

Stay The F*ck Home…But Can We Afford It?

An activist takes the Abe administration to task for its failure to support all of Japan's citizens equally during the country's COVID-19…

ENTERTAINMENT

The Ultimate Ranking of the Studio Ghibli Universe: #19-11

Our ranking of all of the Studio Ghibli movies continues. Find out which films - several regarded as Ghibli classics - barely…