Stories about Japan from July, 2015
Eiffel Tower Plans? Beware of the ‘Paris Syndrome’
The City of Lights can be both appealing and anxiety-inducing. Here are how some visitors, notably the Japanese, have experienced the city and the feedback from Parisians.
Unintentionally Amusing Illustrations Found in Japanese Textbooks
"Thanks to these illustrations, I'm unable to concentrate while studying, haha."
How to Explore Japan By Train Without Ever Leaving Home
There are thousands of YouTube videos that can let you explore almost every part of Japan by train from your own computer.
New Video Shows How Japan's Urato Islands Are Bouncing Back Post-Tsunami
For the islands, everything changed on March 11, 2011, when a devastating tsunami swept away everything from houses to oyster beds.
Japanese Media Group's Purchase of the Financial Times Shocks China
Given the bad blood between China and Japan over Japanese war crimes during World War II as well as geo-political tensions in Asia, many Chinese didn't take the news well.
Despite Protests, Japan's Ruling Coaltion Rams Through Controversial War Powers Legislation
"In front of the national Diet. On what path is this country now headed, I wonder? July 15, 2015: a day of dread."
Developer, President, Gamer: the World Says Goodbye to Nintendo President Satoru Iwata
Popular Nintendo President Satoru Iwata has died, leaving gaming fans around the world to mourn his loss.
Japan’s ‘Double’ Miss Universe Tests the Country’s Changing Attitudes on Race
"So what if Ariana doesn't look like a pure-blooded Japanese? Her mom's Japanese...and she said her daughter's acclimated to Japanese culture. Ariana's an elegant Japanese woman!"
Japan's Cosplay Culture Helps a Global Community Experiment With Identity
Cosplay, a term that describes dressing up like fictional characters, transcends ethnic and cultural borders and promotes personal empowerment.
You Can Now Legally Dance the Night Away in Japan
Late-night club-goers are celebrating the end of a police crackdown that shut dancing just when the party was getting started.