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5 Japanese Films to Put You in the Oscars Mood
Have a personal Academy screening at home with these awards-worthy drama features from Japan.
By Joshua Meyer 9 min read
Netflix’s Rea(L)ove: The Raunchy Japanese Dating Show You’ll Binge in A Day
If Terrace House is the prima donna of Japanese reality TV, then Rea(L)ove is the evil understudy about to sell a scandal to the tabloids.
5 Japanese Sci-Fi Anime to Fill Your ‘Black Mirror’ Void
From romance to action and even sci-fi horror — this list of anime titles has it all.
Netflix’s Queer Eye is Filming Episodes in Japan Right Now
Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaas!
5 Misconceptions About Shibari, Japanese Rope Bondage
Think shibari is only for freaks and sadists? Think again!
‘I can do it in robes’ Twitter protest by Japanese monks goes viral
Juggling, skipping and drumming monks call out police and prove holy dress is no hindrance.
Here’s What Japanese People Really Think About Marie Kondo
KonMari has gained a cult following abroad but locals ain’t buying.
Seven Bank to Introduce Facial Recognition to its ATMs
Purikura-esque filters and stickers as-yet unannounced.
People in Osaka Really Hate Train Station Redesigns
So much so they've issued a petition against Osaka Metro.
GaijinPot Rewind 2018: What was Hot, What Was Not
This year, which jobs were you applying to, what were you reading, and what were you saying on social media?
Your Favorite Terrace House Couple is Back on TV
Catch up with Shubasa in their new 4-part series commercial for the PS4.
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.
