CULTURE
The Myth of Japanese Indirectness and “Subtlety”
Stereotypes of Japan as a land of vague meaning and blunted expression are just straight up Orientalism that obscure a complex reality.
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CULTURE
LGBTQ
Pixiv Announces Reforms After Harassment of Transgender Employee
The online art community company announces a series of reforms after a transgender ex-employee accused them of misconduct.
LGBTQ
Tokyo Rainbow Pride Protest Raises Questions About LGBTQ-Friendly Workplace Policies
A certain realization led one Tokyo Rainbow Pride participant to protest, and call attention to one company's much-needed policy updates.
LGBTQ
FamilyMart Rainbow Socks Arrive In Continuation Of LGBTQ+ Inclusivity Efforts
Last year, the J-Twitter community went gaga over FamilyMart branded socks. Now, the major convenience store chain is back at it again…
LIVING IN JAPAN
Five Things Wrong with Interac’s Infamous Anti-Sick Leave Video
A leaked video from ALT dispatch company Interac admonishing employees for taking sick days - during a pandemic - has caused some…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
“Logical Harassment”: The Latest Curse of the Japanese Workplace?
Is it "harassment" to batter your colleagues and loved ones with logic? A new concept goes viral in Japan - and is…
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…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Japan Manager Scolds Employees for “Odd” Snack
A manager told a magazine about how he scolded employees over their choice of snack food - prompting people on Twitter to…