ENTERTAINMENT
The Selfless Lone Wolf in Japanese Drama (Patron Content)
What do a tea-sipping Anglophile detective and a rude freelance doctor have in common? A look at a common archetype in Japanese…
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ENTERTAINMENT
FEATURED
Blackface in Japan: Its History – And Its Consequences
A look at the unfortunate (and continuing) history of blackface in Japan - and a discussion with black residents in Japan on…
ENTERTAINMENT
Queer Eye: We’re in Japan! Gets it Right
Queer Eye: We're in Japan! from Netflix could've been a "weird Japan" disaster. But it avoids common pitfalls - and it's winning…
CULTURE
Enka Music: From Political Protest to Cultural Tradition
How a form of political protest music came to be regarded as an art form that captures "the heart of Japan."
ENTERTAINMENT
A Bold Manga About Japan’s “Losers” Challenges Status Quo
How Kashiwagi Haruko's latest demonstrates the diversity of manga as a medium - and provides insight into the daily struggle of Japan's…
POPULAR
A Cosplayer’s Treatment at Japan’s Comiket Draws Criticism Worldwide
Attendees' grotesque behavior towards a Chinese cosplayer leaves many questioning whether Japan's Comiket convention is a safe space for women.
ENTERTAINMENT
Terrace House: How “Unscripted” Is TV’s Most Boring Reality Show?
Known as a uneventful, markedly "boring" show, Terrace House has still gained a massive following overseas. But how much of it is…
POLITICS
The Fools: A Joke Political Party in Japan Wins a Seat (and Taxpayer Funds)
How a party that seeks to "topple" Japan's public broadcast system made waves - and secured power - through performance art.