INSIDER
[Insider] Princess in a Bikini: Japan Lashes Out at Grok, X’s Nonconsensual Lewds Bot
A new wave of deepfakes enabled by the social media network's Grok chatbot is angering Japanese cosplayers and artists.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Why a Marcille Cosplay at Osaka Expo Resulted in Death Threats
A Japanese cosplayer opened up recently about the slander and threats she received for appearing at Expo as the popular character.
POLITICS
Report: China’s Feelings Towards Japan Take a Sharp Nosedive
Are Japanese-Chinese relations getting worse? One annual survey says yes: it shows a nearly 25-point spike in negative feelings in China towards…
ENTERTAINMENT
Meet Clara, The New Otaku Women’s Gym
A new gym chain in Japan wants to help otaku women stay healthy and love themselves - while also shamelessly enjoying their…
CULTURE
Scam Website Steals Japanese Cosplayer’s Labor of Love
A cosplayer in Japan drew sympathy - and outrage - when their work was stolen by a Japanese "flea market" app that…
LIVING IN JAPAN
Pandemic Translates to Low Turnout at Shibuya Halloween 2020
Is Shibuya's (in)famous Halloween party dead? A subdued 2020 event due to the pandemic leads some to speculate on its future.
LIVING IN JAPAN
Halloween in Japan: From Kid’s Marketing to Shibuya Chaos
How did Halloween in Japan go from being a holiday for foreigners to an annual event that draws out millions across the…
POPULAR
A Cosplayer’s Treatment at Japan’s Comiket Draws Criticism Worldwide
Attendees' grotesque behavior towards a Chinese cosplayer leaves many questioning whether Japan's Comiket convention is a safe space for women.