JAPANESE

Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Online Hate Targets Japanese Schools in China

The release of treated wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant has sparked a wave of nationalism online, with influencers using jingoistic rhetoric and conspiracy theories to gain attention. This trend has even led to acts of vandalism against historic sites like the Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo by

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Oct 05 2024ENVIRONMENT

The Fate of a Piece of California's Past: A Japanese American Farm in San Jose

In the heart of Silicon Valley, a piece of California's history is about to be erased. The Sakauye family farm, one of the last remaining Japanese-owned farms in the state, will soon be demolished to make way for a massive urban housing project. But this farm holds more than just memories - it repre

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Oct 04 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Skybound Entertainment's New Leader in Japan: Meet Mitsuru Oda

Ever wondered how a company like Skybound Entertainment expands into new markets? Well, they hire experts who know the territory inside out. That’s exactly what Skybound did when they brought on board Mitsuru Oda to lead their Japanese unit. With over 30 years of experience in the entertainment indu

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Oct 03 2024FINANCE

Currency Dip: Why Japan's PM Comments Rocked the Yen

Japan's Prime Minister, Shigeru Ishiba, recently said something that made a big splash in the financial world. He didn't seem too keen on hiking interest rates anymore. This news sent the Japanese yen into a tailspin against the US dollar, hitting an all-time low of 147.15. But experts aren’t so sur

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Sep 19 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Love Amidst the Supernatural Mayhem

In the upcoming anime series Dan Da Dan, two young adults, Okarun and Momo, find themselves entangled in a supernatural adventure that tests their relationship. The show, based on the manga by Yukinobu Tatsu, follows the duo as they battle aliens and yokai, all while trying to find Okarun's missing

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