CULTURE
Visual Kei in Japan: The Freedom to Describe Yourself
How a music-fueled rebellion against conformity and fixed gender roles became a significant cultural movement in Japan - and why some people…
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CULTURE
ENTERTAINMENT
Message from Space: Why “Japan’s Star Wars” Was a Domestic Dud
In 1978, the Toei Company rushed a Star Wars knock-off into theaters. It nearly blew up on the launchpad. Here's why (and…
WOMEN
How Dynamic Developer Nakamura Ikumi Won The Internet
The online gaming community this week was smitten by Nakamura Ikumi, creative director for video game publishing company Tango Dreamworks.
ENTERTAINMENT
Anime Musicals: How “2.5D Musicals” Bring Anime and Manga to the Stage
Many live-action manga and anime adaptations are received poorly. So how has musical theater captured the imagination of fans worldwide?
CULTURE
Does The KonMari Method Spark Joy in Japan?
Does Kondo Marie's approach (and success) spark as much joy in her own home country of Japan? The answer may surprise you.
CULTURE
Is Time Running Out for Japan’s Idol Culture?
A high profile abuse case has the Japanese press saying to idol groups: Don't let the door hit you in the ass…
SOCIETY
For Japan’s Busted Drug Users, Shame Trumps Treatment
The Japanese actor who voices Olaf in Frozen is viciously shunned after a cocaine bust, leading some to criticize their country's attitude…
ENTERTAINMENT
Manga Protection Law To Be Revised After Manga Author Backlash
Why are manga authors hopping mad over a proposed new law that supposedly protects their rights?