SOCIETY
False Claim of “Muslim Lunches” Makes Japan’s Kitakyushu a Hate Target
No, the city of Kitakyushu isn't offering "Muslim lunches" to students. Other schools in Japan, however, have - and with heartwarming results.
racism
Page 2
SOCIETY
SOCIETY
Fear of a Black Japan: A “Hometown” Program With Africa Sparks Racist Protests
A simple misunderstanding led some Japanese citizens to protest an initiative they worry will lead to a flood of African immigrants.
INSIDER
[Insider] Blame Japan’s Heat on…Chinese Solar Panels?!
Are Chinese solar panels warming Japan? Do they pose an infrastructure threat to the country? The answer is simple - and complicated.
TRAVEL
Why South Korean Men Are Flocking to Japan to Find Love
Why are South Korean men rushing to Japan to find a partner? Some of them say it's because Korean culture sets too…
LIVING IN JAPAN
Calls to Reject Prejudice After Japanese Teacher Murdered by Foreign Resident
The incident comes at a time of increasing suspicion of and prejudice against foreigners living in Japan as the country's right wing…
INSIDER
[Insider] Are Parasols in Asia Racist?
Parasols: Harmless way to avoid skin cancer and wrinkles - or a statement on how white supremacy has dominated Asia?
POLITICS
Sanseitō: How The Far Right Party is Bringing MAGA Tactics to Japan
A far-right party in Japan is slated to outperform in next week's Upper House election. And they're using Trump-like tactics to do…
INSIDER
[Insider] Does Japan Need More Garbage Cans – or Fewer Trashy Tourists?
Would more garbage cans help Japan's growing trash problem? It might - but there may also be other solutions.