ENTERTAINMENT
Funeral Parade of Roses: Five Facts About Japan’s New Wave Masterpiece
Equal parts seriousness and absurdity, Matsumoto Toshio's 1960 countercultural classic captures a tumultuous time in the history of modern Japan.
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ENTERTAINMENT
ENTERTAINMENT
Fujoshi Poetry Contest Celebrates Boy’s Love Manga
A poetry contest for women who love homoerotic male fiction generates a series of laugh-out-loud winners that can be appreciated by anyone.
FEATURED
Japanese Geisha and Maiko: From Past to Present
Dispelling some of the myths around traditional geisha and maiko, and understanding the training, history, and evolution of geisha from the past…
CULTURE
These Five Frightening Japanese Female Ghosts Will Haunt You
Japan is rife with things that go bump in the night. Here, we introduce five Japanese female ghosts that have scared children…
POLITICS
Is Free Speech Under Assault in Japan?
Amidst rising anti-Korean discourse in Japan thanks to worsening trade relations, another issue is taking headlines: freedom of speech.
CULTURE
Manhole Covers: Japan’s Unique Art Trend
They're expensive, colorful, and have their own devoted fan following. Learn how Japan's manhole covers have crossed over from utilitarian objects to…
WOMEN
How Dynamic Developer Nakamura Ikumi Won The Internet
The online gaming community this week was smitten by Nakamura Ikumi, creative director for video game publishing company Tango Dreamworks.
CULTURE
The Hyakki: Japan’s Frightful Night Parade of Demons
How did Japan's "parade of demons" get its start? Learn about the history behind the creatures who haunt some of Japan's most…