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Japan’s Large Buddhist Statue in Sendai Now a Lovely Pink

It used to be the tallest statue in Japan and is still a major tourist attraction. But why is the Sendai Daikannon sporting a shade of pink?

Studio Ghibli Announces Surprise Acquisition by Nippon TV

Animation giant Studio Ghibli, fresh off a new film, is now announcing its acquisition by Nippon TV following decades of independence.

Nanjing Massacre Denier Founds New Conservative Political Party in Japan

A controversial author and social media bomb-thrower best known for denying the Nanjing Massacre launches a new political party. The key question is: does anyone care?

The Kanto Massacre: A Story of Disinformation and Denialism

Rumors and disinformation sparked the Kanto Massacre in the wake of the Kanto Earthquake. Today, denialism continues to dishonor the victims.

Are Japanese TV Interviews with Tourists Staged?

Why are "tourist on the street" interviews so abundant on Japanese TV? One local columnist says it's because, for TV producers, they're cheap blank canvases.

“Nozomi” Shinkansen Now Reserved Seats Only During Peak Holidays

Japan's fastest shinkansen bullet train service is the Nozomi. Now, the service will be doing away with non-reserved seats during major holidays.