RACE IN JAPAN
Why French and Japanese X Users Declared War On Each Other
The riots in France somehow devolved into a nasty spat between the two nations on social media. Here's how it went down.
xenophobia
RACE IN JAPAN
RACE IN JAPAN
Fact Check: No, Muslims Aren’t Burning Down Japan’s Temples and Shrines
A common right-wing trope on Japanese social media alleges a Muslim-led arson wave in Japan that doesn't exist.
INSIDER
Takaichi Wants Japan to “Coexist” With Foreigners. Japan’s Hard Right HATES Her for It
Takaichi Sanae's pledge for "coexistence" with Japan's immigrant population has Japan's online right on the warpath.
RACE IN JAPAN
Award-Winning Author Yu Miri Harassed Online After Criticizing Japanese Government
Yu Miri is one of Japan's most celebrated authors. Yet some feel that, due to her background, she has no right to…
RACE IN JAPAN
Hundreds Rally at Japan’s Diet Against Anti-Foreigner Politics
The rallies are a response to both anti-foreign sentiment and specific policies, such as changes to the business manager visa.
SOCIETY
Why These Special Edition Pokémon Goods Ask for Your Japan National ID
To fight scalpers, the Pokémon Company will use Japan's My Number national ID to verify buyers of its 30th-anniversary cards. Most Japanese…
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.
LIVING IN JAPAN
What Is My Worth as a Foreigner in Japan? A Pandemic Query
Our author discusses how the pandemic has laid bare elements of how the Japanese public and government perceive the foreign residents in…