Arts and Culture
Drag Shows You Can Watch Online from Japan
Still stuck at home? Climb out of the closet and tune into these fabulous upcoming live streams from your couch.
By Kat Joplin 6 min read
5 Books to Better Understand Japanese Work Culture
Dive into the Japanese corporate machine and the undying devotion that some employees have for their jobs.
Top 5 Must-Watch Anime from Kyoto Animation Studios
You can't call yourself a true fan without knowing these five anime from Kyoto Animation!
6 Japanese Crime Novels To Get Your Heart Racing
Was it suicide or murder? Accident or arson? Add these novels to your summer reading list to find out.
Japan’s Obvious Poems Turn Silliness into Art
Learn how to say nothing in the most impressive way possible with atarimae poems.
5 Spine-Chillingly Scary Japanese Anime Characters
Happy Halloween from some of our favorite horror genre protagonists.
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.
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?
Permanent Poop Museum Now Open in Tokyo
Hanging around like a bad smell, Japan’s pop-up poop museum has found a home.
Kimigayo: A Guide to Japan’s Controversial National Anthem
A dive into the shortest, most contentious national anthem in the world.
Reiwa: A ‘Beautiful Harmony’ of Japanese Words Old and New
The new era is an opportunity to learn about majestic words both common and obscure.
6 Hollywood Ripoffs of Japanese Anime and Manga
Hollywood’s three biggest fails and three biggest blockbusters based on anime and manga from Japan.
