Annelise Giseburt
Annelise Giseburt grew up in Seattle on the U.S. West Coast. She previously lived in Hiroshima but is now based in Tokyo. She works as a translator, moonlights as a writer and has gained a modest reputation for various reasons that will remain unspecified.
Articles
Understanding Japan Through ‘Love is Blind’
What can Netflix’s reality show tell us about dating, marriage and communication in Japan?
Season 3 of Netflix’s Aggretsuko is Darker Than Ever
Debt, insecurities, and an attempted stabbing… Quite honestly, this show freaks us out.
Five Japanese Gag Gift Ideas for Christmas 2019
This nation was made for white elephant parties.
Netflix’s The Naked Director: A Dodgy Dive into Japanese Porn and “Real” Sex
This semi-biographical ode to Japanese AV does little more than maintain the status quo—but it makes us think while doing so.
How the October Consumption Tax Hike Will Affect You
Worried about the upcoming increase in consumption tax in Japan? Here's how it might impact your daily life.
5 of the Most Terrifying Japanese Mascots
Japan's "yuru-chara" are designed to boost the popularity of towns and attractions but these eye-watering designs may have the opposite effect.
Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020 Is a Return to Form For the Cult Japanese Reality Show
The first four episodes of the new season explored themes of work and identity — between the potential love triangles, of course.
The 8 Best Unaired Scenes from ‘Terrace House: Opening New Doors’
Thanks to fansubbers on Reddit, you can now watch many of the previously Japanese-only extra clips in English.
Terrace House’s first openly LGBT member proves Japan’s ignorance toward sexual minorities
Shunsuke Ikezoe's bravery challenged Japan's implicit “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy.
Terrace House reveals dark side of Japan’s attitudes toward consent and women’s sexuality
Seina's quest to find love on reality show Terrace House uncovered some troubling perspectives.
Binge-worthy Travel: 7 ‘Terrace House’ Locations You Can Visit in Japan
It’s a piece of cake to literally walk into locations from Netflix and Fuji TV’s reality show “Terrace House.”
