Culture
Hajichi: The Banned Traditional Tattoos of Okinawa
These tattoos, native to the Ryukyuan people, were once banned from being practiced. Now, they're making a comeback.
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Women
“Beware of Gropers”: Anti-Molestation Latte Art Collaboration Draws Fierce Criticism
Rather than actually help catch molesters, an Osaka police department instead helped create latte art telling people to "be careful"
Society
Debates Spark Over Hokkaido School’s Role in 14-year-old Girl’s Death
Hirose Saaya was a 14-year-old girl who loved to draw. Now, her school is under fire for not doing enough to prevent…
Entertainment
Three Lesser-Known Sengoku-Themed Video Games
From Sekiro to Sengoku Basara, there are plenty of big-name examples set in the Sengoku Era. Here are a few lesser-known titles.
LGBTQ
New Uniqlo Commercial Featuring LGBTQ+ Couple Receives Positive Response
The Uniqlo commercial has been praised for its unambiguous and realistic portrayal of an LGBTQ+ couple
Entertainment
Meet Voice Actress Fairouz Ai, the Newest JoJo
Half-Japanese half-Egyptian, Fairouz Ai has been making waves as the newest "Jojo"
Social Media
Instagram Japan Bug Converts Diacritical Marks into Smiley Faces
A humorous bug on Instagram replaced Japanese symbols with smiley faces.
Women
Olympic Torch Relay’s “Men-Only” Boat Ride Lambasted for Sexism
When it was announced that the olympic torch would be carried through a men-only boat ride, there was a huge public backlash.