JAPANESE LANGUAGE
Japanese Twitter Language Historians Debunk This Kanji Conspiracy Theory
A wild theory about how the Japanese word for "I" was corrupted by Allied occupiers leaves Japanese Twitter users shaking their heads.
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JAPANESE LANGUAGE
ENTERTAINMENT
There’s Something About LiSA: JP Netizens On Singer’s “Wild” Past
The DEMON SLAYER theme song singer is at the height of her popularity. Will a new article on her "wild" past change…
SOCIETY
Japanese Cosmetics Firm Slanders Koreans in Attack on Rival
Japanese cosmetics firm DHC's attack was directed at rival Suntory - a company long detested by Japan's right-wing racists.
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…
FEATURED
“Love Tights” Campaign Lands Tights Maker in Trouble
A tights manufacturer in Japan seemed to forget who its target audience was when it launched this hyper-sexualized art campaign.
POLITICS
Would You Pay $200 For This Japanese Cheesecake?
A popular "phantom" cheesecake store in Japan pushed the price envelope this week with a limited time offer designed to break your…
SOCIAL MEDIA
Ito Shiori’s New Case Could Make Twitter Likes Slander
Journalist and activist Ito Shiori is suing a Japanese politician on the grounds that her twitter likes are tantamount to defamation.
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.