WOMEN
Web Commercial Calling Gender Equality “Outdated” Sparks Anger, Major Backlash
Hodo Station has sparked criticism over its portrayal of gender equality as a thing of the past.
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WOMEN
RACE IN JAPAN
Japanese News Program Apologizes for Calling Ainu “Dogs”
News Show "Sukkiri" caught flak on social media after airing a discriminatory joke towards the Ainu people.
POLITICS
The Top Three Myths About Japan’s COVID-19 Management
Japan has fared better than other countries with COVID-19 - but the myths surrounding its response aren't helping matters.
CULTURE
Blaming Foreigners for Coronavirus: Cultural Prejudice or Fake News?
Did a government panel in Japan blame foreigners for the spread of COVID-19? The truth is a little more complicated.
PATREON
How Japan’s Press is Covering Trump’s Assault on Democracy
Japan's right-wing goes all-in for Trump - but coverage in Japanese news slowly reflects the truth that Trump's act is all hat…
POLITICS
What Does Japan Think of the 2020 US Presidential Election?
How did Japan react to the unfolding chaos of the 2020 US Presidential election? And how will its leaders deal with a…
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.
FEATURED
Japan’s Whiteness Problem, Part 2: The Propaganda Machine
How Japan went from a paternalistic relationship with the US after WWII to a co-dependent one that reified whiteness.