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Samurai Champloo: The Hidden Politics of Watanabe’s Hip-Hop Edo
Samurai Champloo isn't just stylish: it's a Ryukyuan minority story disguised as a samurai anime. The radical message most fans miss, decoded.
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JP Twitter Rages: “You’ll Kill Everyone for the Olympics?!”
As the Olympics loom, Japanese-language Twitter explodes in anger at the Japanese government's insistence of sports over safety.
Business and Economy
Japanese Billionaire to Visit International Space Station in December
The billionaire former CEO of ZOZO will be the first Japanese civilian to visit the ISS
Entertainment
The Artist Behind Resident Evil’s Absurd Enka Parody
How an Enka song from the 1980s laid the foundation of J-Rap and became an internet meme.
Food
New Survey Ranks the Top 5 Most Popular Furikake of 2021
Out of ideas on how to eat rice? Why not give these top five furikake a try?
Law & Crime
One Marriage, Two Last Names: A Landmark Decision
A landmark decision has ruled that a couple who married in the US can keep their different last names.
Entertainment
Crying Freeman and the 1980s Home Video Revolution in Japan
How an absolutely ridiculous anime released for home video sparked interest in OVAs both in Japan and abroad.
Politics
Japanese Politicians Sound Off on Suga-Biden Summit
From strengthening the military to continuing the Olympics, there was plenty wrong about the visit.