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Did Shiina Ringo Write a Right-Wing Nationalist Pop Song?
Why a 2014 song by the popular songstress stirred controversy - and why seemingly "nationalistic" songs draw such controversy in Japan.
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Takeuchi Yuko: Celebrities, Fans Worldwide Mourn Actress
The death of yet another prominent Japanese talent was met with an outpouring of grief and remembrance from fans the world over.
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Manga Artist Makes Simple Plea Against Screenshot Spoilers
Why spoiler screenshots for a recent installment of KINNIKUMAN have the authors and publisher threatening legal action against fans.
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Survey Ranks The Most Popular Studio Ghibli Songs
What Studio Ghibli songs live on in your heart? A Japanese company asked fans in Japan and came up with this top…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
You Can’t Do That in Japan (Anymore!): Hanzawa Naoki and Japan’s Modern Business World
The revival of a popular drama is met with huge fanfare and ratings - but some are pointing out that its depiction…
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Studio Ghibli Announces Miyazaki Goro’s Third Film
After a six year hiatus, the legendary animation studio is entering a real revival. See the details on Miyazaki Goro's new film,…
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Remembering Kimura Hana (Audio w/ Transcript)
We talk with guest Farrah Hasnain about the life and career of wrestler and Terrace House star Kimura Hana, the factors behind…
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Video: Lost in Non-Translation – Anime and Manga vs. Daily Life in Japan
What mistaken impressions do people get about Japan by consuming solely anime and manga? What mistaken impressions do people in Japan have…