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The ABCs of LGBT+ in Japan
A crash course in Japanese vocabulary to help you navigate all sexualities and genders under the LGBT rainbow 🌈.
By Kelsey Lark 2 min read
Tenki No Ko (Weathering with You): The Story, Themes, and Music Revealed So Far
Your Name director Makoto Shinkai's new film hits theaters next Friday. So what can we expect?
Ibaraki Is Now the First Prefecture in Japan to Recognize Same-sex Partnerships
The land of natto just took a huge stance on LGBT rights.
Here Are Some of the Funniest Tweets About That Viral Japanese Zoo Escape Drill Video
If we said we could take this video seriously, we’d be lion.
Petty Breakup Stories Go Viral On Japanese Twitter
From typing loudly to kanji usage, sometimes it’s the small things that get to us the most.
Petition Against Forcible Hair Dyeing in Japanese Schools Receives Nationwide Support
Should students have to dye their natural hair to go to school? These 17,730 signatures say no.
Dragon Quest Walk: Square Enix Challenges Pokémon Go with New AR Mobile Game
Here's a sneak preview of the game everyone's talking about. Plus the answer to that all-important question: Will it need microtransactions to play?
Nintendo Releases Free VR Update To Popular Games Including Smash Bros.
But does the Internet approve?
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.
Kimigayo: A Guide to Japan’s Controversial National Anthem
A dive into the shortest, most contentious national anthem in the world.
This Japanese TV Show Panelist Is Being Praised for Calling Out An Offensive Segment about Gender
Koji 👏 Wakaichi 👏 deserves 👏 an 👏 award 👏.
Design Festa: From Party Origins to Asia’s Biggest Art Event
The story of this ever-evolving creative institution that helps artists showcase their work on a global stage.
