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Essays and In-Depth News Silent Flame: No Cheering for Tokyo Olympics Torch Fans in Japan can watch the flame for the Tokyo Read More AFPFebruary 25, 2021 Tochigi Forest Fires Show No Sign of Stopping Forest fires in Tochigi show no sign of slowing down Read More Andrew KiyaFebruary 25, 2021 Anime From the Left THE LATEST FROM UNSEEN JAPAN Unseen Japan 4 months ago. I hope we on the left get over the whole "economic anxiety" and "undereducated" models of rightist extremism. Believers in QAnon and Trump followers aren't "idiots" & many of the Capitol insurrections are people of means. It's racism, folks.VIDEO ARCHIVES
Category: Video. Enjoy Japanese snacks anywhere - order a japanese snack box from our friends at Bokksu! Also makes a great gift! (NOTE: Affiliate link; Unseen Japan earns a commission at no additional expense to you if you make a purchase. Every purchase funds the work we do at UJ!) 1980s. UKIYO-E: THE FLOATING WORLD OF EDO JAPAN Ukiyo-e refers to the idyllic Japanese woodblock prints paintings the Edo Period that depicted life in the pleasure districts. Prominent themes were traditional Japanese aesthetics, and depictions of leisure activities, pursuits, and pleasures of the common people. “E NEW SURVEY RANKS THE TOP 5 MOST POPULAR FURIKAKE OF 2021 5) Shiso (しそ) and Wasabi (山葵) While green shiso does exist, the red shiso leaves are the ones most commonly used as furikake and yukari, pictured here. (Source: Wikipedia) Both shiso and wasabi tied for 5th place with 33 votes each. Shiso is crushed red perilla or beefplant leaves, with a strong flavor reminiscent of its cousins,basil
DEBATES SPARK OVER HOKKAIDO SCHOOL'S ROLE IN 14-YEAR-OLD A junior high school in Hokkaido prefecture is currently under fire for its role in the death of a 14-year-old former student back in March, 2021. The incident has since sparked debates and criticism online over the role of schools in both preventing and punishing bullying. Bunshun Online broke the story on April 15, 2021, and hasincluded a
JP TWITTER RAGES: "YOU'LL KILL EVERYONE FOR THE OLYMPICS ENG translation: “The IOC is just the worst.Not only are they money-grubbers, but they also have no regard for human life, and have the nerve to turn their noses up at East Asians when they get here?! The Japanese government and the Tokyo governor are the absolute worst for endangering the lives of Japanese people. #IOCCoates #CancelTheOlympics #WeJapaneseHateIOC #Tokyo2020ToOurDeaths THE STRUGGLE FOR JAPAN'S RETURNEE KIDS In her paper, Harris specifically focused on burakumin, kikokushijo and Japanese -Brazilian children. She completed the original report in 2012 at Oberlin College. We will link to an updated, electronic copy of the paper at a later date. “Kikokushijo” is the Japanese word for returnee, specifically Japanese children who were educated in a A NEW VIRAL SONG BY ADO HAS PARENTS WORRYING FOR THEIR KIDS The song currently receiving so much attention among Japan's youth is うっせぇわ (“Ussēwa,” often translated as “Shut the F*ck Up!” or “STFU”), sung by 18-year-old woman Ado. The rock-slash-Vocaloid-inspired mashup is a spitfire of anger and criticism punctuated by the catchy chorus line “うっせ~、うっせ~、うっ "WEIRD JAPAN" STRIKES AGAIN WITH FAKE MCDONALD'S AD One issue I want to spend more time on going forward is the “Weird Japan” phenomenon. As I discussed in my write-up of the Logan Paul incident, “Weird Japan” is a form of “othering” that regards Japan as outside the mainstream of world cultures.This attitude leads people to believe practically any random crap about the country.UNSEEN JAPAN
Essays and In-Depth News Silent Flame: No Cheering for Tokyo Olympics Torch Fans in Japan can watch the flame for the Tokyo Read More AFPFebruary 25, 2021 Tochigi Forest Fires Show No Sign of Stopping Forest fires in Tochigi show no sign of slowing down Read More Andrew KiyaFebruary 25, 2021 Anime From the Left THE LATEST FROM UNSEEN JAPAN Unseen Japan 4 months ago. I hope we on the left get over the whole "economic anxiety" and "undereducated" models of rightist extremism. Believers in QAnon and Trump followers aren't "idiots" & many of the Capitol insurrections are people of means. It's racism, folks.VIDEO ARCHIVES
Category: Video. Enjoy Japanese snacks anywhere - order a japanese snack box from our friends at Bokksu! Also makes a great gift! (NOTE: Affiliate link; Unseen Japan earns a commission at no additional expense to you if you make a purchase. Every purchase funds the work we do at UJ!) 1980s. UKIYO-E: THE FLOATING WORLD OF EDO JAPAN Ukiyo-e refers to the idyllic Japanese woodblock prints paintings the Edo Period that depicted life in the pleasure districts. Prominent themes were traditional Japanese aesthetics, and depictions of leisure activities, pursuits, and pleasures of the common people. “E NEW SURVEY RANKS THE TOP 5 MOST POPULAR FURIKAKE OF 2021 5) Shiso (しそ) and Wasabi (山葵) While green shiso does exist, the red shiso leaves are the ones most commonly used as furikake and yukari, pictured here. (Source: Wikipedia) Both shiso and wasabi tied for 5th place with 33 votes each. Shiso is crushed red perilla or beefplant leaves, with a strong flavor reminiscent of its cousins,basil
DEBATES SPARK OVER HOKKAIDO SCHOOL'S ROLE IN 14-YEAR-OLD A junior high school in Hokkaido prefecture is currently under fire for its role in the death of a 14-year-old former student back in March, 2021. The incident has since sparked debates and criticism online over the role of schools in both preventing and punishing bullying. Bunshun Online broke the story on April 15, 2021, and hasincluded a
JP TWITTER RAGES: "YOU'LL KILL EVERYONE FOR THE OLYMPICS ENG translation: “The IOC is just the worst.Not only are they money-grubbers, but they also have no regard for human life, and have the nerve to turn their noses up at East Asians when they get here?! The Japanese government and the Tokyo governor are the absolute worst for endangering the lives of Japanese people. #IOCCoates #CancelTheOlympics #WeJapaneseHateIOC #Tokyo2020ToOurDeaths THE STRUGGLE FOR JAPAN'S RETURNEE KIDS In her paper, Harris specifically focused on burakumin, kikokushijo and Japanese -Brazilian children. She completed the original report in 2012 at Oberlin College. We will link to an updated, electronic copy of the paper at a later date. “Kikokushijo” is the Japanese word for returnee, specifically Japanese children who were educated in a A NEW VIRAL SONG BY ADO HAS PARENTS WORRYING FOR THEIR KIDS The song currently receiving so much attention among Japan's youth is うっせぇわ (“Ussēwa,” often translated as “Shut the F*ck Up!” or “STFU”), sung by 18-year-old woman Ado. The rock-slash-Vocaloid-inspired mashup is a spitfire of anger and criticism punctuated by the catchy chorus line “うっせ~、うっせ~、うっ "WEIRD JAPAN" STRIKES AGAIN WITH FAKE MCDONALD'S AD One issue I want to spend more time on going forward is the “Weird Japan” phenomenon. As I discussed in my write-up of the Logan Paul incident, “Weird Japan” is a form of “othering” that regards Japan as outside the mainstream of world cultures.This attitude leads people to believe practically any random crap about the country.UNSEEN JAPAN
Essays and In-Depth News Silent Flame: No Cheering for Tokyo Olympics Torch Fans in Japan can watch the flame for the Tokyo Read More AFPFebruary 25, 2021 Tochigi Forest Fires Show No Sign of Stopping Forest fires in Tochigi show no sign of slowing down Read More Andrew KiyaFebruary 25, 2021 Anime From the Left THE LATEST FROM UNSEEN JAPAN Unseen Japan 4 months ago. I hope we on the left get over the whole "economic anxiety" and "undereducated" models of rightist extremism. Believers in QAnon and Trump followers aren't "idiots" & many of the Capitol insurrections are people of means. It's racism, folks.ABOUT UNSEEN JAPAN
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Category: Video. Enjoy Japanese snacks anywhere - order a japanese snack box from our friends at Bokksu! Also makes a great gift! (NOTE: Affiliate link; Unseen Japan earns a commission at no additional expense to you if you make a purchase. Every purchase funds the work we do at UJ!) 1980s. UKIYO-E: THE FLOATING WORLD OF EDO JAPAN Ukiyo-e refers to the idyllic Japanese woodblock prints paintings the Edo Period that depicted life in the pleasure districts. Prominent themes were traditional Japanese aesthetics, and depictions of leisure activities, pursuits, and pleasures of the common people. “E JAPANESE SCHOOLS COURT CONTROVERSY WITH DRACONIAN HAIR The author with classmates during his 2006 exchange – demonstrating a hairstyle uthinkable for full-time students. Hair-Raising Rules. In truth, I was merely brushing up against the controversial school regulations which in recent years have scandalized the media and resulted in major lawsuits. DEBATES SPARK OVER HOKKAIDO SCHOOL'S ROLE IN 14-YEAR-OLD A junior high school in Hokkaido prefecture is currently under fire for its role in the death of a 14-year-old former student back in March, 2021. The incident has since sparked debates and criticism online over the role of schools in both preventing and punishing bullying. Bunshun Online broke the story on April 15, 2021, and hasincluded a
NEW SURVEY RANKS THE TOP 5 MOST POPULAR FURIKAKE OF 2021 5) Shiso (しそ) and Wasabi (山葵) While green shiso does exist, the red shiso leaves are the ones most commonly used as furikake and yukari, pictured here. (Source: Wikipedia) Both shiso and wasabi tied for 5th place with 33 votes each. Shiso is crushed red perilla or beefplant leaves, with a strong flavor reminiscent of its cousins,basil
THE STRUGGLE FOR JAPAN'S RETURNEE KIDS In her paper, Harris specifically focused on burakumin, kikokushijo and Japanese -Brazilian children. She completed the original report in 2012 at Oberlin College. We will link to an updated, electronic copy of the paper at a later date. “Kikokushijo” is the Japanese word for returnee, specifically Japanese children who were educated in a "WEIRD JAPAN" STRIKES AGAIN WITH FAKE MCDONALD'S AD One issue I want to spend more time on going forward is the “Weird Japan” phenomenon. As I discussed in my write-up of the Logan Paul incident, “Weird Japan” is a form of “othering” that regards Japan as outside the mainstream of world cultures.This attitude leads people to believe practically any random crap about the country.UNSEEN JAPAN
Essays and In-Depth News Silent Flame: No Cheering for Tokyo Olympics Torch Fans in Japan can watch the flame for the Tokyo Read More AFPFebruary 25, 2021 Tochigi Forest Fires Show No Sign of Stopping Forest fires in Tochigi show no sign of slowing down Read More Andrew KiyaFebruary 25, 2021 Anime From the Left THE LATEST FROM UNSEEN JAPAN Unseen Japan 4 months ago. I hope we on the left get over the whole "economic anxiety" and "undereducated" models of rightist extremism. Believers in QAnon and Trump followers aren't "idiots" & many of the Capitol insurrections are people of means. It's racism, folks.ABOUT UNSEEN JAPAN
Who We Are. Unseen Japan is owned and operated by Unseen Japan Translation Services, a Japanese translation company run by Jay Andrew Allen. To learn more about our Japanese translation services and about Jay himself, see our Japanese Translation Services page.VIDEO ARCHIVES
Category: Video. Enjoy Japanese snacks anywhere - order a japanese snack box from our friends at Bokksu! Also makes a great gift! (NOTE: Affiliate link; Unseen Japan earns a commission at no additional expense to you if you make a purchase. Every purchase funds the work we do at UJ!) 1980s. UKIYO-E: THE FLOATING WORLD OF EDO JAPAN Ukiyo-e refers to the idyllic Japanese woodblock prints paintings the Edo Period that depicted life in the pleasure districts. Prominent themes were traditional Japanese aesthetics, and depictions of leisure activities, pursuits, and pleasures of the common people. “E JAPANESE SCHOOLS COURT CONTROVERSY WITH DRACONIAN HAIR The author with classmates during his 2006 exchange – demonstrating a hairstyle uthinkable for full-time students. Hair-Raising Rules. In truth, I was merely brushing up against the controversial school regulations which in recent years have scandalized the media and resulted in major lawsuits. DEBATES SPARK OVER HOKKAIDO SCHOOL'S ROLE IN 14-YEAR-OLD A junior high school in Hokkaido prefecture is currently under fire for its role in the death of a 14-year-old former student back in March, 2021. The incident has since sparked debates and criticism online over the role of schools in both preventing and punishing bullying. Bunshun Online broke the story on April 15, 2021, and hasincluded a
NEW SURVEY RANKS THE TOP 5 MOST POPULAR FURIKAKE OF 2021 5) Shiso (しそ) and Wasabi (山葵) While green shiso does exist, the red shiso leaves are the ones most commonly used as furikake and yukari, pictured here. (Source: Wikipedia) Both shiso and wasabi tied for 5th place with 33 votes each. Shiso is crushed red perilla or beefplant leaves, with a strong flavor reminiscent of its cousins,basil
THE STRUGGLE FOR JAPAN'S RETURNEE KIDS In her paper, Harris specifically focused on burakumin, kikokushijo and Japanese -Brazilian children. She completed the original report in 2012 at Oberlin College. We will link to an updated, electronic copy of the paper at a later date. “Kikokushijo” is the Japanese word for returnee, specifically Japanese children who were educated in a "WEIRD JAPAN" STRIKES AGAIN WITH FAKE MCDONALD'S AD One issue I want to spend more time on going forward is the “Weird Japan” phenomenon. As I discussed in my write-up of the Logan Paul incident, “Weird Japan” is a form of “othering” that regards Japan as outside the mainstream of world cultures.This attitude leads people to believe practically any random crap about the country.UNSEEN JAPAN
Essays and In-Depth News Silent Flame: No Cheering for Tokyo Olympics Torch Fans in Japan can watch the flame for the Tokyo Read More AFPFebruary 25, 2021 Tochigi Forest Fires Show No Sign of Stopping Forest fires in Tochigi show no sign of slowing down Read More Andrew KiyaFebruary 25, 2021 Anime From the Left THE LATEST FROM UNSEEN JAPAN All of the latest posts from Unseen Japan! I hope we on the left get over the whole "economic anxiety" and "undereducated" models ofrightist extremism.
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Only 11 members to go until we hit 200 Patrons!! Help us meet our year-end goal by purchasing an annual membership for 15% off between now and Dec. 31st and get UKIYO-E: THE FLOATING WORLD OF EDO JAPAN The Torii School was most known for kabuki-themed prints, as well as for bijin-ga. This school played a role in establishing kabuki actors as a main motif of ukiyo-e. Famous artists from this school were Suzuki Harunobu, the inventor of the nishiki-e, Kitagawa Utamaro, and Torii Kiyonaga.. Katsukawa School was famous for its realistic portrayals of people and daily life. JAPANESE SCHOOLS COURT CONTROVERSY WITH DRACONIAN HAIR The author with classmates during his 2006 exchange – demonstrating a hairstyle uthinkable for full-time students. Hair-Raising Rules. In truth, I was merely brushing up against the controversial school regulations which in recent years have scandalized the media and resulted in major lawsuits. NEW SURVEY RANKS THE TOP 5 MOST POPULAR FURIKAKE OF 2021 The classic Noritama — a mashup of nori (dried seaweed) and tamago (egg) — claimed 1st place with a whopping 165 votes. The company Marumiya started selling Noritama in 1960 and quickly claimed a niche in a largely fish-dominated furikake market. THE STRUGGLE FOR JAPAN'S RETURNEE KIDS The following post is based on Thalia-Marie Harris' senior capstone paper titled, “Shades of Learning: Marginalized Students, Their History, and Trials with the Japanese Education System”. "WEIRD JAPAN" STRIKES AGAIN WITH FAKE MCDONALD'S AD One issue I want to spend more time on going forward is the “Weird Japan” phenomenon. As I discussed in my write-up of the Logan Paul incident, “Weird Japan” is a form of “othering” that regards Japan as outside the mainstream of world cultures.This attitude leads people to believe practically any random crap about the country. A NEW VIRAL SONG BY ADO HAS PARENTS WORRYING FOR THEIR KIDS "Shut Up", or "うっせぇわ", a new song released by Ado, has stirred controversy over its harsh lyrics, prompting parents to react.UNSEEN JAPAN
Essays and In-Depth News Silent Flame: No Cheering for Tokyo Olympics Torch Fans in Japan can watch the flame for the Tokyo Read More AFPFebruary 25, 2021 Tochigi Forest Fires Show No Sign of Stopping Forest fires in Tochigi show no sign of slowing down Read More Andrew KiyaFebruary 25, 2021 Anime From the Left THE LATEST FROM UNSEEN JAPAN All of the latest posts from Unseen Japan! I hope we on the left get over the whole "economic anxiety" and "undereducated" models ofrightist extremism.
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Only 11 members to go until we hit 200 Patrons!! Help us meet our year-end goal by purchasing an annual membership for 15% off between now and Dec. 31st and get UKIYO-E: THE FLOATING WORLD OF EDO JAPAN The Torii School was most known for kabuki-themed prints, as well as for bijin-ga. This school played a role in establishing kabuki actors as a main motif of ukiyo-e. Famous artists from this school were Suzuki Harunobu, the inventor of the nishiki-e, Kitagawa Utamaro, and Torii Kiyonaga.. Katsukawa School was famous for its realistic portrayals of people and daily life. JAPANESE SCHOOLS COURT CONTROVERSY WITH DRACONIAN HAIR The author with classmates during his 2006 exchange – demonstrating a hairstyle uthinkable for full-time students. Hair-Raising Rules. In truth, I was merely brushing up against the controversial school regulations which in recent years have scandalized the media and resulted in major lawsuits. NEW SURVEY RANKS THE TOP 5 MOST POPULAR FURIKAKE OF 2021 The classic Noritama — a mashup of nori (dried seaweed) and tamago (egg) — claimed 1st place with a whopping 165 votes. The company Marumiya started selling Noritama in 1960 and quickly claimed a niche in a largely fish-dominated furikake market. THE STRUGGLE FOR JAPAN'S RETURNEE KIDS The following post is based on Thalia-Marie Harris' senior capstone paper titled, “Shades of Learning: Marginalized Students, Their History, and Trials with the Japanese Education System”. "WEIRD JAPAN" STRIKES AGAIN WITH FAKE MCDONALD'S AD One issue I want to spend more time on going forward is the “Weird Japan” phenomenon. As I discussed in my write-up of the Logan Paul incident, “Weird Japan” is a form of “othering” that regards Japan as outside the mainstream of world cultures.This attitude leads people to believe practically any random crap about the country. A NEW VIRAL SONG BY ADO HAS PARENTS WORRYING FOR THEIR KIDS "Shut Up", or "うっせぇわ", a new song released by Ado, has stirred controversy over its harsh lyrics, prompting parents to react.SUBMISSIONS
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DEBATES SPARK OVER HOKKAIDO SCHOOL'S ROLE IN 14-YEAR-OLD A junior high school in Hokkaido prefecture is currently under fire for its role in the death of a 14-year-old former student back in March, 2021. JAPAN'S BLACK DRAGON SOCIETY The 1900 Boxer Rebellion soured straining relations between Japan and Russia, threatening Japan's interests in Manchuria and Korea. Enter “continental adventurer” (大陸浪人; tairiku ronin) and Genyosha disciple Uchida Ryohei (内田良平).Uchida suspected Japan and Russia would soon be at war, and with the Genyosha's support, he formed the Kokuryukai to combat the Russian threat. A NEW VIRAL SONG BY ADO HAS PARENTS WORRYING FOR THEIR KIDS "Shut Up", or "うっせぇわ", a new song released by Ado, has stirred controversy over its harsh lyrics, prompting parents to react. THE HEALTH MASK GETS A MAKEOVER IN JAPAN The custom of wearing masks has not only not disappeared. Thanks to one company, they've gotten a face-lift. The PITTA mask is the product of ARAX (アラクス), a pharmaceutical company whose history back to 1853.Made of polyurethane, the mask is specifically aimed at allergysufferers.
THE REVOLUTIONARY FACES OF JAPAN’S NEW CURRENCY (JP) Link: The Father of Japanese Modern Medicine: The Origin of The Spirit Inherited from Kitasato Shibasaburō. Kitasato’s talents were called to action in 1894, where Hong Kong was falling victim to a terrible outbreak of bubonic plague, a disease that had already caused thousands of deaths in medieval Europe. VIDEO: HUSBAND MANAGEMENT The Unseen Japan Crowdcast. This video is an edited and enhanced version of a discussion from the most recent Unseen Japan Crowdcast, which we hold every month.Crowdcasts are free and viewable at broadcast time; after one week, we lock them for Patrons. HERBIVORE MEN IN JAPAN: A STEP TOWARD GENDER EQUALITY Maekawa Naoya (January 16, 2020): “What can ‘herbivore men' do to take a step toward gender equality?”, Gendai Business. (JP link) Sociologist Kumiko Endo agrees that traditional gender norms still persist even among those who self-identify as herbivore men. WITH NEW ITO SHIORI LAWSUIT, JAPAN'S TROLL BACKLASH I've talked recently about how the death of Kimura Hana has sparked a movement against online harassment in Japan.Yesterday, a prominent figure continued pushing that movement forward by launching a lawsuit against those who denigrated and viciously attacked her online.ALYSSA PEARL FUSEK
Alyssa Pearl Fusek is a freelance news & content writer for Unseen Japan. She graduated in 2015 from Willamette University with a B.A. in Japanese Studies. She is also a published poet and fiction writer and Pushcart Prize nominee. She's currently based in northern California but has plans to move to Tokyo in 2020 (before the Olympics, if thegods are kind).
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Essays and In-Depth News Silent Flame: No Cheering for Tokyo Olympics Torch Fans in Japan can watch the flame for the Tokyo Read More AFPFebruary 25, 2021 Tochigi Forest Fires Show No Sign of Stopping Forest fires in Tochigi show no sign of slowing down Read More Andrew KiyaFebruary 25, 2021 Anime From the Left THE LATEST FROM UNSEEN JAPAN Unseen Japan 4 months ago. I hope we on the left get over the whole "economic anxiety" and "undereducated" models of rightist extremism. Believers in QAnon and Trump followers aren't "idiots" & many of the Capitol insurrections are people of means. It's racism, folks.ABOUT UNSEEN JAPAN
Who We Are. Unseen Japan is owned and operated by Unseen Japan Translation Services, a Japanese translation company run by Jay Andrew Allen. To learn more about our Japanese translation services and about Jay himself, see our Japanese Translation Services page. JAPANESE SCHOOLS COURT CONTROVERSY WITH DRACONIAN HAIR The Crackdown. Strict, military-style regulations were present in the schools of the Empire of Japan (1868-1947). However, the US Occupation government completely rehauled the school system following WWII. Education was to be the domain of all citizens. High school attendance soared from 42.5% in 1950 to 91.9% by 1975. UKIYO-E: THE FLOATING WORLD OF EDO JAPAN Ukiyo-e refers to the idyllic Japanese woodblock prints paintings the Edo Period that depicted life in the pleasure districts. Prominent themes were traditional Japanese aesthetics, and depictions of leisure activities, pursuits, and pleasures of the common people. “E NEW SURVEY RANKS THE TOP 5 MOST POPULAR FURIKAKE OF 2021 5) Shiso (しそ) and Wasabi (山葵) While green shiso does exist, the red shiso leaves are the ones most commonly used as furikake and yukari, pictured here. (Source: Wikipedia) Both shiso and wasabi tied for 5th place with 33 votes each. Shiso is crushed red perilla or beefplant leaves, with a strong flavor reminiscent of its cousins,basil
A NEW VIRAL SONG BY ADO HAS PARENTS WORRYING FOR THEIR KIDS The song currently receiving so much attention among Japan's youth is うっせぇわ (“Ussēwa,” often translated as “Shut the F*ck Up!” or “STFU”), sung by 18-year-old woman Ado. The rock-slash-Vocaloid-inspired mashup is a spitfire of anger and criticism punctuated by the catchy chorus line “うっせ~、うっせ~、うっ THE STRUGGLE FOR JAPAN'S RETURNEE KIDS In her paper, Harris specifically focused on burakumin, kikokushijo and Japanese -Brazilian children. She completed the original report in 2012 at Oberlin College. We will link to an updated, electronic copy of the paper at a later date. “Kikokushijo” is the Japanese word for returnee, specifically Japanese children who were educated in a "WEIRD JAPAN" STRIKES AGAIN WITH FAKE MCDONALD'S AD One issue I want to spend more time on going forward is the “Weird Japan” phenomenon. As I discussed in my write-up of the Logan Paul incident, “Weird Japan” is a form of “othering” that regards Japan as outside the mainstream of world cultures.This attitude leads people to believe practically any random crap about the country. CHINA VIRUS SENDS SHOCKWAVES THROUGH ASIA TOURIST INDUSTRY (Miwa SUZUKI / Sara HUSSEIN, AFP) – A deadly virus that has prompted travel restrictions in China is sending shockwaves through Asia's tourism industry, which has become increasingly reliant on growing numbers of Chinese visitors.UNSEEN JAPAN
Essays and In-Depth News Silent Flame: No Cheering for Tokyo Olympics Torch Fans in Japan can watch the flame for the Tokyo Read More AFPFebruary 25, 2021 Tochigi Forest Fires Show No Sign of Stopping Forest fires in Tochigi show no sign of slowing down Read More Andrew KiyaFebruary 25, 2021 Anime From the Left THE LATEST FROM UNSEEN JAPAN Unseen Japan 4 months ago. I hope we on the left get over the whole "economic anxiety" and "undereducated" models of rightist extremism. Believers in QAnon and Trump followers aren't "idiots" & many of the Capitol insurrections are people of means. It's racism, folks.ABOUT UNSEEN JAPAN
Who We Are. Unseen Japan is owned and operated by Unseen Japan Translation Services, a Japanese translation company run by Jay Andrew Allen. To learn more about our Japanese translation services and about Jay himself, see our Japanese Translation Services page. JAPANESE SCHOOLS COURT CONTROVERSY WITH DRACONIAN HAIR The Crackdown. Strict, military-style regulations were present in the schools of the Empire of Japan (1868-1947). However, the US Occupation government completely rehauled the school system following WWII. Education was to be the domain of all citizens. High school attendance soared from 42.5% in 1950 to 91.9% by 1975. UKIYO-E: THE FLOATING WORLD OF EDO JAPAN Ukiyo-e refers to the idyllic Japanese woodblock prints paintings the Edo Period that depicted life in the pleasure districts. Prominent themes were traditional Japanese aesthetics, and depictions of leisure activities, pursuits, and pleasures of the common people. “E NEW SURVEY RANKS THE TOP 5 MOST POPULAR FURIKAKE OF 2021 5) Shiso (しそ) and Wasabi (山葵) While green shiso does exist, the red shiso leaves are the ones most commonly used as furikake and yukari, pictured here. (Source: Wikipedia) Both shiso and wasabi tied for 5th place with 33 votes each. Shiso is crushed red perilla or beefplant leaves, with a strong flavor reminiscent of its cousins,basil
A NEW VIRAL SONG BY ADO HAS PARENTS WORRYING FOR THEIR KIDS The song currently receiving so much attention among Japan's youth is うっせぇわ (“Ussēwa,” often translated as “Shut the F*ck Up!” or “STFU”), sung by 18-year-old woman Ado. The rock-slash-Vocaloid-inspired mashup is a spitfire of anger and criticism punctuated by the catchy chorus line “うっせ~、うっせ~、うっ THE STRUGGLE FOR JAPAN'S RETURNEE KIDS In her paper, Harris specifically focused on burakumin, kikokushijo and Japanese -Brazilian children. She completed the original report in 2012 at Oberlin College. We will link to an updated, electronic copy of the paper at a later date. “Kikokushijo” is the Japanese word for returnee, specifically Japanese children who were educated in a "WEIRD JAPAN" STRIKES AGAIN WITH FAKE MCDONALD'S AD One issue I want to spend more time on going forward is the “Weird Japan” phenomenon. As I discussed in my write-up of the Logan Paul incident, “Weird Japan” is a form of “othering” that regards Japan as outside the mainstream of world cultures.This attitude leads people to believe practically any random crap about the country. CHINA VIRUS SENDS SHOCKWAVES THROUGH ASIA TOURIST INDUSTRY (Miwa SUZUKI / Sara HUSSEIN, AFP) – A deadly virus that has prompted travel restrictions in China is sending shockwaves through Asia's tourism industry, which has become increasingly reliant on growing numbers of Chinese visitors.SUBMISSIONS
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DEBATES SPARK OVER HOKKAIDO SCHOOL'S ROLE IN 14-YEAR-OLD A junior high school in Hokkaido prefecture is currently under fire for its role in the death of a 14-year-old former student back in March, 2021. The incident has since sparked debates and criticism online over the role of schools in both preventing and punishing bullying. Bunshun Online broke the story on April 15, 2021, and hasincluded a
A NEW VIRAL SONG BY ADO HAS PARENTS WORRYING FOR THEIR KIDS The song currently receiving so much attention among Japan's youth is うっせぇわ (“Ussēwa,” often translated as “Shut the F*ck Up!” or “STFU”), sung by 18-year-old woman Ado. The rock-slash-Vocaloid-inspired mashup is a spitfire of anger and criticism punctuated by the catchy chorus line “うっせ~、うっせ~、うっ CHINA VIRUS SENDS SHOCKWAVES THROUGH ASIA TOURIST INDUSTRY (Miwa SUZUKI / Sara HUSSEIN, AFP) – A deadly virus that has prompted travel restrictions in China is sending shockwaves through Asia's tourism industry, which has become increasingly reliant on growing numbers of Chinese visitors. VIRUS BREAKS THE MOLD FOR TELEWORK IN OFFICE-BOUND JAPAN Polls show “the Japanese still have this image that telework isn't real work because you're not physically in the office,” said Haruka Kazama, an economist at the Mizuho research institute. That's a view familiar to Yuki Sato, 35, currently experimenting with teleworking for the first time. “The image of going to the office is verystrong.
THE REVOLUTIONARY FACES OF JAPAN’S NEW CURRENCY Kitasato Shibasaburō (Picture: Wikipedia) Gracing the new ¥1000 banknote will be Kitasato Shibasaburo (北里柴三郎), a bacteriologist and major contributor to the medical world’s understanding and prevention of pathogens. He was born and raised in Ogunimachi, Kumamoto Prefecture, and initially wanted to be a policeman or soldier. THE HEALTH MASK GETS A MAKEOVER IN JAPAN The custom of wearing masks has not only not disappeared. Thanks to one company, they've gotten a face-lift. The PITTA mask is the product of ARAX (アラクス), a pharmaceutical company whose history back to 1853.Made of polyurethane, the mask is specifically aimed at allergysufferers.
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WITH NEW ITO SHIORI LAWSUIT, JAPAN'S TROLL BACKLASH In her lawsuit, she's asking, not just for damages, but for the image to be deleted and for a formal apology. The lawsuit is remarkable in that Ito is not just suing the creator Hasumi, but two others who were responsible for re-tweeting the image and helping it go wide. 伊藤詩織さんが、はすみとしこさんら3人を名誉毀損で PLATONIC SEX: THE WILD RIDE OF JAPANESE PORN STAR IIJIMA Ai found herself in the hostess world before she was legally an adult. It was the roaring 80s, when the country was at its economic peak and the rest of the world feared they would one day just become subsidiaries of Japan Inc.* Home
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