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Zuzu-ben: How Japan’s Northern Dialects Became Shorthand for “Hick”

Why a wide range of local dialects in Japan's north are intrinsically - and unfairly - associated with rural backwardness.

Promoting Prefectures Through Punny Pokemon

The Local Acts initiative is helping promote prefectures through pokemon, including many that were affected by the Tohoku Earthquake.

Deaf Filmmaker’s New Documentary Spotlights Deaf Natural Disaster Victims

A new film by a deaf filmmaker highlights the struggles that deaf people in Japan face during emergency situations.

Survey Reveals Japan’s Enormous Dependence on Child Care Institutions

A new survey conducted by the Japanese government brings to light just how many kids are left to wallow in Japan's foster…