Should Video Games Get Dinged in Reviews for Sexy Outfits?
Some game reviewers like to gripe about sexist costumes then lower the score, affecting sales.
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This Japanese Company Is Waging War on ‘Smell Harassment’
Got stinky colleagues? Japan has a seminar for that.
‘The Mary Sue’ Declares War on Cute Anime Characters
Everything is problematic — even cutesy cartoon characters.
Japanese Video Game Director Calls Out Western Culture Critics Offended by Swimsuits
He has choice words for the social justice warriors who are freaking out over swimsuits in his game.
Why Are Japanese (And Americans) So Obsessed With Ramen?
Ramen gives Japanese chefs a chance to play loose with the rules. Welcome to Asian Food Adventures, where Dan Holzman, chef-owner of The Meatball Shop, and Matt Rodbard, author of Koreatown: A Cookbook, dive into the foods they love so much in search of higher meaning, expert advice, and a great bowl of noodles. Or […]
This Japanese Donald Trump Video Is Entrancing and Terrifying All At Once
The Donald becomes a floating pink head, a giant death robot and and a horrifying dictator by turns.
Liberals Rejoice That Japanese Movie Has No White People
The movie ‘Fullmetal Alchemist,’ based on wartime Germany, has only Japanese actors, and critics are thrilled.
The 8 Most Popular Diets and Their Effects, Explained
Trendy fads or healthy food regimen? We take a look at 8 of the most popular weight loss plans.
This Japanese Village Is Swamped With Applications To Become A Full-Time Ninja
One Japanese village is flooded with….ninja applications!
Japan’s Napa Valley Struggles in the Fallout of Fukushima
Wine country flounders in Fukushima fallout.