JAPANESE LANGUAGE
Why Are More Japanese Girls Calling Themselves “Boku”?
How do you refer to yourself in Japanese? For most women, it’s some variant of "watashi." But for many young girls, the…
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JAPANESE LANGUAGE
TECHNOLOGY
Japan’s Anime and Manga Industries Are Feeling the AI Squeeze
Japan's anime and manga industries are growing wary of the impact of GenAI on their bottom line - but don't have any…
TRAVEL
Anime Pilgrimage in Japan: From Fandom to Infrastructure
How anime pilgrimage in Japan has evolved from a fan ritual into a coordinated regional strategy to boost tourism.
POLITICS
Uniqlo Pulls Pokémon Collab in China Over Yasukuni Shrine Controversy
The incident, along with another anime-related collab controversy, is a sign of increasing tensions between Japan and China.
ENTERTAINMENT
Real-Life Love Live!: Japanese High School To Start Official School Idol Club
Nagano Nichidai High School even says it'll fast-track non-students for matriculation if they're accepted into the club.
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Japan Shopping Giant Mercari Eyes the Global Market With New App
Japan's most popular online marketplace is only available in a handful of other countries. That's all about to change.
TRAVEL
As Tourists Flood In, Kamakura Battles Vandalism and Public Urination
City officials warn they may have to take more drastic measures to curtail tourists if conditions don't improve.
NEWS
We Saw the Lupin III Kabuki, and So Should You!
The beloved and long-lived Lupin III anime series has an excellent kabuki adaptation running at the Minami-za in Kyoto. Read our review…