Culture
The Death Of Terrace House Cast Member Hana Kimura and Japan’s Mental Health Struggles
Cyberbullying, suicide, and the false reality of Reality TV.
By Hilary Keyes 7 min read
Japan’s COVID-19 State of Emergency: What You Need to Know
The nationwide state of emergency has been lifted, but we're not back to normalcy just yet.
Meet the Japanese Yokai That Will Save us From the Coronavirus
Here’s why Twitter is so into Amabie.
5 Manga that Deserve an Anime Adaptation
At the very least, there's no better time to start a new series.
10 Ways to Experience Japan From Home
Immerse yourself in everything Japanese while quarantined with movies, whisky, and Japan wanderlust photos.
These Totally Lost in Translation English Signs in Japan Have us Scratching Our Heads
Well-intentioned, but hilariously incorrect English signs in Japan are just the humor we need right now.
Remembering Ken Shimura Through His Best Comedy Sketches
Japan’s comedy legend has passed away from coronavirus, but his many characters will keep us laughing for years to come.
9 Must-Read Books on Japanese History
From The Wages of Guilt to The Rape of Nanking, here are nine books to get your Japanese history on.
Abe’s COVID-19 Two Mask Policy Becomes Laughing Stock on Twitter
Each household in Japan will receive two cloth masks to combat the coronavirus. Good luck to families of three or more.
Top 5 Post Apocalyptic Anime to Watch While Social Distancing
Turn off the lights and get comfortable with one of these titles while you're stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic.
From ‘I Told You So’ to Hopeful, Japanese People React To 2020 Olympic Postponement
We all saw it coming.
