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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
The Terrace House Seasons Ranked From Best to Worst
Not all seasons are created equal.
Sitting Down with Sierra Todd, the Founder of Black Lives Matter Tokyo
Harajuku fashionista, art student, Black Lives Matter Tokyo founder, and all-around badass.
Japan’s Obvious Poems Turn Silliness into Art
Learn how to say nothing in the most impressive way possible with atarimae poems.
Couples Stuck in Quarantine Found it Helped Them Grow Closer According to Survey
Turns out being cooped up was a good thing for our readers in relationships. As for the singles, is your finger tired of swiping on Tinder yet?
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.
How Discovering Meditation in Japan Helped Me Find Peace
Chronicles of a turbulent meditator and where you can try it for yourself.
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.
The Death Of Terrace House Cast Member Hana Kimura and Japan’s Mental Health Struggles
Cyberbullying, suicide, and the false reality of Reality TV.
Meet the Japanese Yokai That Will Save us From the Coronavirus
Here’s why Twitter is so into Amabie.
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.
