Tag: japan politics

Japanese Language Still Very Popular, Says Duolingo

Duolingo is out with its most popular languages. Japan retained its fifth place position - but will one of its neighbors unseat it next year? Learn more, including what Japan thinks of its own English abilities.

Kings of the US Box Office: Miyazaki’s The Boy and the Heron and Godzilla Minus One

Japanese film is having a moment in North America, as Studio Ghibli's The Boy and the Heron and Godzilla Minus One take 1st and 3rd at the box office.

Japanese Publisher Kadokawa Cancels Release Of Anti-Trans US Book

A notorious anti-trans book was about to make its way to Japan's shores - until employees at Kadokawa spoke up.

Tokyo Scores 3rd Highest On Global Power City Index

Tokyo is one of the world's great cities - something this year's Global Power City Index seems to back up.

Beware the Bed Bugs on Your Next Japan Trip

A new strain of insecticide-resistant bed bug is bugging Japan after making stops in France and Korea. Here's what you need to know before your next trip.

Has The Media Hounded Ex-Princess Mako Into Hiding?

The media is aghast that the Komuros, Kei and Mako, have gone "missing." But the press has no one to blame but itself.