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Female politicians stage “white action” protest against Tokyo Olympic head’s misogynist remarks
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Feb 10, 2021 - Tweet
Group takes inspiration from similar protest in the U.S.
- Japan
- (2020 Olympics • 2021 Olympics • controversy • politicians • politics • society • sports • Tokyo Olympics • Yoshiro Mori)
Head of Tokyo Olympics doesn’t want women in leadership roles because he thinks they talk too much
- Casey Baseel
Feb 4, 2021
”Women, they have a very competitive nature.”
- Japan
- (2020 Olympics • 2021 Olympics • COK • controversy • gender • Olympics • politicians • politics • society • Tokyo Olympics • Yoshiro Mori)
YouTube video about home-grown, home-cooked, traditional Chinese food causes major controversy
- Dale Roll
Jan 25, 2021
One dish created in the video has some people angry that it was included when it’s not Chinese food.
- China, Korea
- (Asian food • China • chinese food • controversy • food • kimchi • Korea • korean food • Lixiqi • YouTube)
7-Eleven under fire in Japan for mysterious holes in their onigiri rice balls
- Oona McGee
Jan 18, 2021
Customers wonder if the chain is now selling “air” as a new rice ball filling.
- Japan
- (7-Eleven • COK • conbini • controversy • convenience stores • Japanese convenience stores • kombini • konbini • marketing • onigiri • packaging • rice balls)
Deceptive strawberry milk package angers 7-Eleven customers following banana scandal
- Casey Baseel
Jan 15, 2021
Here comes another shady fruity drink.
- Japan
- (7-Eleven • controversy • convenience stores • drinks • packaging • strawberry)
“The hell with sound judgement” says Red Bull in ad, but Japanese people don’t seem to agree
- Casey Baseel
Jan 14, 2021
Energy drink maker gets edgy in Coming of Age Day message, but some people think they need to grow up.
- Japan
- (ads • Coming of Age Day • controversy • energy drinks • Red Bull • Seijin no Hi • society)
7-Eleven Japan’s banana milk sparks controversy over deceptive packaging
- Oona McGee
Jan 12, 2021
Customers feel duped by “camouflage packaging”.
- Japan
- (7-Eleven • Banana milk • bananas • Beverages • controversy • convenience stores • drinks • marketing • packaging)
Monster Hunter movie line to be removed globally following backlash in China
- Casey Baseel
Dec 10, 2020
Actors clarify there was no intent to evoke offensive rhyme.
- China, Global
- (Capcom • controversy • Live action • Monster Hunter • movies • video games)
McDonald’s fries in Japan suddenly start tasting like cosmetics
- Oona McGee
Dec 10, 2020
Customers complain about a strange flavour and aroma in their medium-sized French fries.
- Japan
- (chips • controversy • customer complaints • food • food sanitation • french fries • fries • McDonald's • McDonald's Japan • news)
Monster Hunter movie gets pulled from Chinese theaters in less than a day over “knees” pun
- Casey Baseel
Dec 7, 2020
Critics say 10-second scene is racially insensitive.
- China
- (Capcom • controversy • Live action • Monster Hunter • movies • video games)
7-Eleven Japan’s “Paper Tiger” sandwich sparks online controversy over deceptive packaging
- Casey Baseel
Oct 23, 2020
Attempted explanation gets called “lame excuse.”
- Japan
- (7-Eleven • controversy • convenience stores • food • packaging • sandwiches)
Anger sparks as Tokyo politician claims “legally protecting lesbians and gays will ruin district”
- Ingrid Tsai
Oct 10, 2020
But like how?
- Japan
- (Adachi • controversy • discrimination • hurtful comments • LGBT • LGBT rights • LGBTQ • politics • society)
Japanese supermarket’s funeral ad sparks controversy, debate over “blasphemy”
- Katy Kelly
Oct 9, 2020
Is Aeon’s award-winning design an economical comfort or a blasphemy against your ancestors?
Tokyo plan to give 100,000 yen to residents who get infected with coronavirus sparks backlash
- Casey Baseel
Jul 10, 2020
“So is this the start of the Coronavirus Challenge Lottery?” asks opponent of Shinjuku program.
- Japan
- (COK • controversy • coronavirus • health • host bars • hostess bars • shinjuku • society • Tokyo)
Anime is not real life: American TikTok user points out absurdity of buxom chef’s uniform
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Jun 6, 2020
Scene from Food Wars! looks like something you’d see on an R-rated Masterchef.
- Japan, USA
- (anime • controversy • feminism • Food Wars! • manga • otaku • shonen manga • TikTok • twitter)
Kumamoto teacher suspended for slapping student on the head and kicking him for 35 minutes
- Dale Roll
Apr 4, 2020
But critics say that’s not a good enough punishment.
- Japan
- (conflict • controversy • Corporal punishment • junior high school • suspension • teacher • violence)
Love Live! fans clash with feminists again over controversial poster, this time advertising tea
- Dale Roll
Apr 2, 2020
Sexy schoolgirl or stylized kimono-clad character? Which is better for advertising agricultural products?
- Japan
- (ad • agriculture • anime • art • controversy • feminism • kimono • love live • Love Live Sunshine!! • Love Livers • poster • tea)
“Smooth Hair” poster sparks controversy in Japan
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Mar 5, 2020
Company pulls haircare ad after receiving complaints from the public.
- Japan
- (advertising • afro • anti-racism • controversy • discrimination • hair • hair discrimination • haircare • marketing • models • news • race • racism)
Australian politician calls for immediate review of all anime due to depictions of “child abuse”
- Casey Baseel
Feb 28, 2020
“They contain depictions of wide-eyed children, usually in school uniforms, engaged in explicit sexual activities and poses, and often being sexually abused.”
- Australia, Japan
- (anime • controversy • government • manga • politicians • society)
Monster girl brothel anime finally makes a friend as it finds new broadcast partner in Japan
- Casey Baseel
Feb 27, 2020
Interspecies Reviewers has been kicked off multiple networks in Japan, but now it’s found one that’s welcoming it with open arms.
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Two Tokyo neighborhoods to gather on bridge and shift their recognized border through tug-of-war
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New Studio Ghibli anime gets extended run at the only cinema in Japan where it’s being shown
Osaka’s famous Glico Running Man will be removed and replaced with a new-look sign
Studio Ghibli creates illustrated Kyoto sightseeing map, available at any 7-Eleven Japan store
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Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
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Tokyo subway installing new ticket gates that don’t accept payment through Suica or other IC cards
Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
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