POLITICS
Ambassadors and Armor: Gusoku and the Ukraine War
A viral tweet claims that the Japanese ambassador to Ukraine stayed in Kyiv in his ancestral armor. Much as we love gusoku,…
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ENTERTAINMENT
“Belle”: Hosoda Mamoru’s Fairy Tale for the VTuber Age
Internationally beloved director Hosoda Mamoru's new film, Belle, portrays the modern clash between online fame and anonymity - with some narrative hiccups.
FOOD
Is Putting Wasabi in Soy Sauce Rude?
A lot of people - both in and out of Japan - do it. But is it "rude"? A new manga on…
LAW & CRIME
Ito Shiori Wins Second Defamation Lawsuit Against Manga Artist
It wasn't a windfall by any means - but journalist Ito Shiori's second win in court may help other victims of online…
SOCIAL MEDIA
FamilyMart Socks Take Over Japanese Social Media
FamilyMart, one of Japan’s major convenience store chains, recently released a collection of cheap necessity items, including underwear, t-shirts, and socks. But…
SOCIAL MEDIA
Anger in Japan Over “I Know You from P*rnHub!” Video Prank
Social media ire breaks out at a group of young comedians who chose to accost random women and yell out "you're that…
LAW & CRIME
Ito Shiori Wins First Defamation Lawsuit Against Twitter Troll
A Twitter troll claimed Ito Shiori, face of #metoo in Japan, was operating under a false identity - so she took him…
SOCIAL MEDIA
Instagram Japan Bug Converts Diacritical Marks into Smiley Faces
A humorous bug on Instagram replaced Japanese symbols with smiley faces.