ENTERTAINMENT
“Monster”: Is New Film Director Kore-eda Hirokazu’s “Rashomon?”
Kore-eda Hirokazu is back with his first Japanese-language film in five years - a rumination on our limited perception of the lives…
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ENTERTAINMENT
ENTERTAINMENT
Kimura Hana’s Mother Criticizes Oshi no Ko for Using Daughter’s Story
An episode of the popular anime Oshi no Ko dealt with cyberbullying - but for Kimura Hana's mother, it hit too close…
LGBTQ
6th Grader Interviews LGBTQ+ People, Makes Picture Book for Kids
How a 6th grader's curiosity led her to create a book for kids on LGBTQ+ people - and how Japan's LGBTQ+ education…
CULTURE
The Myth of Japanese Indirectness and “Subtlety”
Stereotypes of Japan as a land of vague meaning and blunted expression are just straight up Orientalism that obscure a complex reality.
LAW & CRIME
Nevada-Tan: Japan’s Murderer Turned Internet Trend
Her case made national headlines - and became a cult sensation. What happened to "Nevada-tan"? And how has the victim's family coped?
SOCIETY
Olympic Scandal: Musician Oyamada Keigo’s Horrific Abuse of Disabled Classmates
Highly disturbing elements of famed guitarist Cornelius' past have now come to light - and enveloped the Olympics in yet another scandal.
SOCIETY
Debates Spark Over Hokkaido School’s Role in 14-year-old Girl’s Death
Hirose Saaya was a 14-year-old girl who loved to draw. Now, her school is under fire for not doing enough to prevent…
RACE IN JAPAN
Nike Japan Ad Encouraging Diversity Angers Japanese Racists
Extreme right wingers in Japan slam Nike and threaten a boycott over a commercial that's being praised by...well, virtually everyone else.