Asumi Yoshino, the author of a cartoon mocking the founder of the Mongol Empire in the 13th century with a crude sketch of male genitalia across his forehead. apologizing on the website of publisher Shogakukan. The company is withdrawing the latest issue of the monthly cartoon magazine after it drew a barrage of criticism from Mongolians.
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I deeply regret that I did not understand Mongolian history and culture. From now on, I will sincerely study and respect the history and culture of various countries (and reflect them) in cartoon descriptions.
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Daniel Naumoff
One shameful story in the relationship between both countries...
kurisupisu
Getting facts right in a manga?
not that important surely???
smithinjapan
Ummm... yeah, he's going to live up to his promise just about as much as he is genuinely sorry for now knowing more about Mongolia and Mongolians. Right.
Nerakai
It was not like anyone really had a dxxk in their forehead in the history though. In other words, it is not about knowing about their history but having a respect to other culture or people basically.