CULTURE
#KimOhNo: Anger in Japan Over Kim Kardashian’s “Kimono” Clothing Project
"Cultural appropriation" usually hasn't made waves in Japan. Then Kim Kardashian came along. Learn why even the city of Kyoto is objecting…
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CULTURE
SOCIETY
Why This Love Lock Fence in Japan is Doomed
An expression of love and devotion in Japan has turned into a public menace. Learn why a popular "love lock" fence in…
FEATURED
Why Some Westerners in Japan Never Learn Japanese
How a casual tweet promoting an author's new book about Japan blew up into a discussion of Western privilege and Orientalism.
SOCIETY
After High-Profile Killings, Japan’s Hikikomori Fear Being Stigmatized
Why two separate sets of killings have Japan's recluses fearing that what little space they have in society will be taken from…
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…
CULTURE
Takarazuka Revue: From Male Stereotype to Safe Haven
How did a theatrical troupe with profoundly sexist and homophobic origins end up challenging gender stereotypes instead?
ENTERTAINMENT
Anime Musicals: How “2.5D Musicals” Bring Anime and Manga to the Stage
Many live-action manga and anime adaptations are received poorly. So how has musical theater captured the imagination of fans worldwide?
TRAVEL
Tourism Pollution in Japan Sparks Strife – and Bans
How can Japan reduce "tourism pollution" problems without reducing tourism? And how can travelers help reduce friction when visiting?