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Kanji Cheat Sheet: Getting a Commuter Pass in Japan
Get a shiny new commuter pass all by yourself with this kanji guide.
By Matthew Coslett 2 min read
Just How Much of the Yakuza Series is a Replica of Japan? A lot.
Discover the real-life places in Osaka and Tokyo that inspired Sega’s Yakuza video game series.
Five J-Rock Artists for Anime Fans to Get Into for 2020
Add these killer bands to your otaku playlist.
How Discovering Meditation in Japan Helped Me Find Peace
Chronicles of a turbulent meditator and where you can try it for yourself.
The Drag Queens of Tokyo: How I Became a Nonbinary Drag Performer in Japan
A gender-bending journey in Shinjuku Nichome.
What to Watch on Netflix Japan in 2020: 10 Recommendations
Add these to your watch-list in preparation for Japan’s upcoming humid summer.
Voices from the Black Lives Matter Tokyo Protest
Over 3,000 people marched in Tokyo for Black Lives Matter. Here are the voices of organizers and protesters.
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Cyberbullying, suicide, and the false reality of Reality TV.
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.
