ENTERTAINMENT
Japanese K-Pop: A Musical Twist or a Cultural Riddle?
Is it K-Pop...or J-Pop? How the emergence of all-Japanese K-Pop-style groups highlights some unique differences between the two genres.
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Minna Kikeru: The New Home of Japan’s Independent Music Labels
How a new music movement born in the midst of the pandemic brings a fresh DIY spirit to Japan's music scene.
ENTERTAINMENT
Japanese TV Outside Japan: The Best Streaming Options
Want to watch something from Japan besides anime? Here are your best Japanese TV viewing options - and the pros and cons…
ENTERTAINMENT
There’s Something About LiSA: JP Netizens On Singer’s “Wild” Past
The DEMON SLAYER theme song singer is at the height of her popularity. Will a new article on her "wild" past change…
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Faith Healing Husband of Japanese Celeb Raises Eyebrows
A popular announcer in Japan and her husband, who lays claim to mystic healing powers, spark concern with their recent YouTube videos.
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Why The “24” Japan Remake Was Such a Spectacular Failure
It coulda been a contender. Sadly, 24 Japan - a Japanese remake of an American classic - was dead on arrival. What…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Two Konmaris: How Cleanliness Guru’s Marketed in the West
Two different YouTube channels for Kondo Marie fans highlight fundamental differences in Western vs. Japanese marketing.
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Did Shiina Ringo Write a Right-Wing Nationalist Pop Song?
Why a 2014 song by the popular songstress stirred controversy - and why seemingly "nationalistic" songs draw such controversy in Japan.