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“I’m glad I’m Japanese” posters in Kyoto spark outrage among Japanese Twitter...
Mysterious posters draw concerned comments about the insensitive mentality of their anonymous creators. Every city in Japan, is, of course, Japanese, but there are few that feel more so than Kyoto....
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The woman on the “I’m glad I’m Japanese” posters spotted in Kyoto? She’s...
Turns out the controversial posters aren’t quite as nationalistic as their creators likely intended them to be. Recently, a bit of controversy erupted on Twitter in Japan over a mysterious poster that...
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Discrimination fears lead Japanese genetics society to replace words for...
But a potential problem is lurking in its proposed revision. The Genetics Society of Japan, as you might expect, spends a lot of time discussing dominant and recessive genes. That doesn’t mean its...
View ArticleOsaka stops putting rainbow marks on public toilets after complaints from...
And hopefully learns a lesson in understanding in the process. Osaka has been considered something of a pioneer in LGBT rights in Japan. Back in 2013, Yodogawa Ward was the first government body in the...
View ArticleTokyo Legoland Discovery Center apologizes for blocking deaf patrons from...
Tokyo Legoland Discovery Center bricked themselves into an uncomfortable corner when it comes to disability rights, and has issued a formal apology. With eight flagship parks worldwide, Legoland is one...
View ArticleNew list of inappropriate Japanese job interview questions from prefectural...
Governmental organization says your potential boss shouldn’t ask if you want to get married, where you were born, or what kind of car you drive. Japanese society is world-famous for valuing for harmony...
View ArticleMan sues Tokyo wine tasting event for not allowing him to drink while...
Valid safety concern or unjust discrimination? In August of this year, a man in his 50s attended the regularly held France Exhibition, which includes a wine tasting event, at the Seibu Department Store...
View ArticleTranslator at Japanese marathon under fire for calling African athletes “cute...
Completely unacceptable. On February 3, the “Beppu Oita Mainichi Marathon” was held in Oita Prefecure, part of Japan’s southern Kyushu region. One woman in her fifties, whose name has not been made...
View ArticleNaomi Osaka called “too tanned” in Japanese comedy routine
Comedians and management apologise for saying the tennis pro “needs bleach”. Ever since winning the Australian Open and the U.S. Open against her idol Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka has become a...
View ArticleNaomi Osaka hits back at Japanese comedians’“too sunburned” comment
Witty response proves Osaka isn’t just a tennis pro, she’s a marketing queen. Last week, Ai Murakami and Aiko Kanou, who make up the Japanese comedy duo A Masso, issued a public apology after they...
View ArticleHate speech may soon be punishable by a 500,000-yen fine in one of Japan’s...
One of Tokyo’s neighbors may become the first place in Japan to enact punishment for hate speech. A thick-skinned “Haters gonna hate” attitude can be an effective way of keeping petty jabs from getting...
View ArticleTokyo ramen shop owner sets “Japanese only” rule as countermeasure against...
Japanese netizens were more than ready to dunk on his logic. The new coronavirus, dubbed COVID-19 by the WHO, has seen a spike in the number of infected patients in Japan. With anxiety running high...
View Article“Smooth Hair” poster sparks controversy in Japan
Company pulls haircare ad after receiving complaints from the public. Advertising in Japan can be a bit of a mixed bag. On one end of the scale you have awesome, innovative, inspiring commercials and...
View ArticleJapan now has a manga-style coronavirus awareness campaign
One of these “faces” discriminates against people who have the virus. While a number of countries around the world are taking drastic measures to flatten the curve of the coronavirus outbreak, this...
View ArticleMie Prefecture to become first in Japan to ban outing LGBT individuals
Outing will soon be officially out in Mie. Although still somewhat behind other developed nations, Japan has been making some headway in LGBT rights over the past five years. Several local governments...
View ArticleOver 2,000 people march in support of Black Lives Matter in Osaka
Turnout to two-hour march through downtown blew away expectations. The USA has experienced widespread protests the likes of which haven’t been seen since the 60s, and at the centre of it all is the...
View ArticleJapanese-American singer Hikaru Utada opens a discussion on racism on...
The singer hopes that this will be a turning point for racial issues in America. As the black community in the U.S. and around the world continues to protest and fight against systemic racism and...
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Anger sparks as Tokyo politician claims “legally protecting lesbians and gays...
But like how? Currently, there is no nation-wide law protecting Japan’s LGBT community from discrimination. Laws protecting LGBT individuals are dependent on the city and prefecture, some which have...
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Ibaraki Prefecture health center warns to “not eat with foreigners” to...
Yikes. Japan has enacted a lot of strange measures to try and deal with the spread of the coronavirus, such as banning screaming on rollercoasters and giving out traditional fans at restaurants for...
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Japan Rail apologises for discrimination “misunderstanding” with Russian sign
Railway company’s dedication to customer service backfires, landing it in hot water instead. If there’s one thing Japan Rail prides itself on, it’s providing customers with excellent service. It’s...
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