LGBTQ
Japanese TV Station Outs Transgender Woman, Faces Backlash
An ambush segment on a local television station in Japan resulted in a woman's accidental outing, putting the station's actions under the…
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ENTERTAINMENT
Queer Eye: We’re in Japan! Gets it Right
Queer Eye: We're in Japan! from Netflix could've been a "weird Japan" disaster. But it avoids common pitfalls - and it's winning…
ENTERTAINMENT
Terrace House: How “Unscripted” Is TV’s Most Boring Reality Show?
Known as a uneventful, markedly "boring" show, Terrace House has still gained a massive following overseas. But how much of it is…
CULTURE
Does The KonMari Method Spark Joy in Japan?
Does Kondo Marie's approach (and success) spark as much joy in her own home country of Japan? The answer may surprise you.
CULTURE
Fetishizing German Ad “Based on Japanese Culture” Draws Fire Across Asia
Is it Dolce & Gabbana all over again? German company Hornbach's attempt to lampoon a sexual fetish has sparked an online protest…
CULTURE
Taking Laughter Seriously: A History of Japanese Comedy
How comedy and the concept of laughter in Japan evolved from seriousness to silliness.
CULTURE
How Netflix’s MANIAC Makes (Some) Strides Melding Cultures
Netflix's MANIAC, directed by Japanese-American auteur Cary Joji Fukunaga, melds Japanese and American cultures convincingly. But in other ways, the series still…