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Is Japan’s Gateball a Gateway to Murder?
Japan's sport of gateball is increasingly unpopular. Is that because it leads to violence? The truth, it turns out, is more complicated.
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Politics
Survey: Majority in Japan Believe Lies About Foreigners Getting Preferential Treatment
Populist politicians claim without evidence that foreigners are getting overly favorable treatment in Japan. Many believe them.
Entertainment
Kitano Takeshi: The Complete Ranked Filmography – Part: End
Coming to the end of our full ranking of his 20 movies, these are the six best films by director Kitano "Beat"…
Technology
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.
Entertainment
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,…
Entertainment
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…
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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?
LGBTQ
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.