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Text reads "Japanese backlack to Barbenheimer" superimposed upon blurred images of Twitter posts about the meme.

Japanese Barbie Film Account Apologizes For “Barbenheimer” Meme

Around the world, the Barbenheimer meme has helped launch two Hollywood films into the stratosphere. In Japan, the meme isn't going over nearly as well.
Barbie vs. Licca-chan

Licca-chan: The Doll That Spoiled Barbie’s Fame in Japan

Barbie is currently taking the world by storm. But in Japan, the popular doll has never been able to gain a foothold against Licca-chan.
Uno Sosuke and Nakanishi Mitsuko

The Geisha Who Took Down a Prime Minister

In 1989, Uno Sōsuke burst onto the scene as the new prime minister of Japan. Only 69 days later, he'd resign - and all because of a geisha named Nakanishi Mitsuko.
A Barbie doll in front of a pink background with Barbie written in Japanese, alongside the words "Japanese origins"

Barbie’s First Wardrobe Was Made In Tokyo

The global hit film "Barbie" is making its way to Japan in a few scant weeks. But did you know that Barbie has an early connection to Japan?
Suntory commercial spotlighting dads

New Suntory Commercial in Japan Featuring Engaged Dads Draws Praise

A new commercial from Suntory is drawing praise from social media for spotlighting the silent camaraderie between dads.
Uncommon kanji - moe character and the kanji for moe under a microscope

These Uncommon Kanji May Surprise You!

Japan maintains an "official" list of kanji. But some "unofficial" kanji are also in common use - and chances are you know a few.

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