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7 Terrifying Japanese Urban Legends That Are Based on True Stories
From human sacrifices to abandoned villages, these real Japanese legends give us the creeps.
By Erika Van 't Veld 7 min read
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.
5 Classic Japanese Horror Movies You Must Watch
We dare you to watch these J-horror classics alone in the dark this weekend.
What Do Japanese People Think About Japan’s Return to Commercial Whaling?
In an issue fraught with controversy, the reaction of locals seems just as ambiguous.
7 Scariest Japanese Ghosts and Ghouls to Haunt Your Dreams
We hope you don’t run into any of these yurei and yokai this Halloween.
5 Updates to Know About Queer Eye: We’re in Japan! Coming to Netflix Nov. 1
The U.S. got Marie Kondo’ed. Now, it’s time for Japan to get Queer Eye’ed. Arigato, Netflix!
5 Must-Read Manga From the 90s You’ve (Probably) Never Heard Of
Essential 90s manga titles for a taste of dystopia, mystery, Sci-Fi, comedy and more.
The Popularity of Gay Manga in Japan: What are ‘Bara’ and ‘Yaoi’ and Who Are Its Fans?
Japanese manga and anime depicting gay sex have a huge fanbase here and abroad. So what's it all about?
Tokyo Game Show 2019: 5 Upcoming Game Releases to Watch out For
Our pick of the best games showcased this year.
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.
Starbucks Get Fruity With New Line of Peach-Flavored Drinks
Unsurprisingly, everyone in Japan is peachy keen for the releases.
Netflix Japan: 10 Series to Binge in 2019
Turn on the AC, buy some ice cream, and check out these recommended titles on Japanese Netflix.
