By @historycoolkids Considering how poorly Asian men are portrayed in Hollywood, I was genuinely surprised to learn about Sessue Hayakawa, a Japanese actor who became one of the biggest stars during the […]
Hollywood’s first sex symbol was Asian
Remote working during COVID? Japanese firm creates soundproof isolation booth for homes!
A Japanese soundproofing manufacturer developed a one-person isolation booth for those who need a soundproof box at home during pandemic times. As seen in Tokyo on Sunday, the so-called Otegaroom is equipped […]
Entertainment company in Japan offers virtual trips for travel-starved tourists
An entertainment company in Japan is offering virtual vacations for tourists grounded by Covid-19 restrictions. “Passengers” can enjoy first-class seats with simulated views on a mock jetliner cabinet. They can even “take […]
Japanese app uses AI to scan for the highest-grade tuna for sushi and sashimi
Japan’s sushi and sashimi restaurants have traditionally relied on people with tuna-grading skills handed down through generations to help select high-quality tuna they serve to customers. But the human skills recently faced […]
Holy rap! ‘Funky’ Japan monk gets grannies in a spin
At a remote temple in Japan cradled by a croissant-shaped mountain range, Akinobu Tatsumi leads a rare double life — as a Buddhist monk who preaches to his flock about DJing.
Sand-bathing in Ibusuki, Japan
Strewn along the beach are people half buried in simmering sand, uniformed sentinels standing over them with shovels. Far from being macabre, Ibusuki beach is a rare natural spa with warm sands […]
LGBT Japan: A and O’s Story
Life as lesbian parents in Japan – “They think I’m raising someone else’s child”. A & O, a lesbian couple, have been together for more than twenty years. They have a five-year […]
Meet The Black Comedian Who Has Become Japan’s Most Unlikely Star
It’s extremely difficult for anyone from the outside to make it in Japan, and it’s even harder in the entertainment industry. Dexter Thomas went to Tokyo to meet one Nigerian-American comedian who’s […]
Japan: ‘Queen of polka dots’ museum opens
A museum celebrating the work of the Japanese artist known as the ‘queen of polka dots’ has opened in Tokyo. Yayoi Kusama’s career has spanned more than seven decades. Her work commands […]
Yuriko Koike, the media-savvy Tokyo governor, just launched the ‘Party of Hope’
Japan just got a new, political party. Read more about ‘Kibo no To’ here. Wikipedia page here. PROMO: MEDIA:
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