Posted in: Legal hurdles keep high-profile rape victim's film off Japan screens See in context
The documentary can be seen on Amazon Prime Video if you have a U.S. account and use a VPN.
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Posted in: 'SNL50' anniversary special will feature Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter, Dave Chappelle and more See in context
SNL really went down hill for a long time but these past few seasons have found their grove again and it's pretty darn funny.
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Posted in: In 10-hour news conference, Fuji TV execs step down over TV host sexual misconduct scandal See in context
And yet the victim's testimony has changed somewhat:
https://news.yahoo.co.jp/expert/articles/191f61880348ac4c9ea706bdbcf93316d33dbea0
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Posted in: Gov't urges Fuji TV to restore trust after Nakai sex scandal See in context
Not exactly their jurisdiction as it is a morals issue, not broadcast law. But message received .
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Posted in: Fuji TV network to open independent probe into alleged sexual misconduct by Nakai See in context
So now everyone just assumes that the weeklies are actually printing accurate information?
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Posted in: Fuji TV probing alleged role in sex scandal of Japan TV host Nakai See in context
"Rising Sun Management." How creative!
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Posted in: Nearly 90% of Chinese view Japan negatively: poll See in context
After the U.S. election, it would be nice to see polls take a break for a couple of years and give us a rest.
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Posted in: As stars of hip-hop approach their golden years, can old blood make new music? See in context
Hip hop is music?
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Posted in: MLB playoffs averaging 3.33 million viewers through division series, an 18% increase over last year See in context
Probably more viewers in Japan! (seriously)
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Posted in: Ohtani-mania breaks out again with 2nd giveaway of bobblehead featuring Dodgers slugger and his dog See in context
Cool but many are re-selling on eBay. Already over $1000.
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Posted in: U.S. ambassador to Japan planning to leave post in November See in context
Would be better if the U.S. started to post State Dept. diplomats like most other countries do.
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Posted in: Simone Biles captures her seventh Olympic gold medal by winning women's vault for a second time See in context
Good luck finding much coverage on Japanese TV. It's as if she doesn't exist.
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Posted in: Do you think TV series these days provide much higher quality entertainment than movies? See in context
Absolutely. Too many movies are duds.
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Posted in: Fender Flagship Tokyo releases Hokusai art-inspired guitar series for first anniversary See in context
Such pandering. Jeez.
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Posted in: National Stadium expansion planned with Japan hoping to host FIFA World Cup See in context
Please don't.
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Posted in: Inside NBC's Olympics bet on pop culture in Paris, with help from Snoop Dogg and Cardi B See in context
Hmmm...hard pass.
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Posted in: Toyota set to end massive Olympic sponsorship deal; unhappy over how IOC spent funds: report See in context
Good for them. This is probably a better endorsement for Toyota than even its commercials--sorry for the overstatement. But good move Toyota.
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Posted in: U.S. comedian Jimmy Kimmel says he was blown away by Japan’s bathrooms See in context
Bring back Johnny Carson! Oops, can't do that. Conan O'Brien runs circles around Kimmel.
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Posted in: Japan to host MLB season opener next year See in context
The Dodgers and MLB should lighten up a bit on curry favoring Japan. Getting a bit annoying.
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Posted in: Japan's imperial family debuts on Instagram See in context
I'm sure they are using the regular kunaicho staff for this task. Not exactly a Dentsu project.
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Posted in: Trans-skeptical U.S. book finds new Japanese publisher See in context
Sankei. No surprise there.
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Posted in: FX reaches back over 400 years for its next series, adapting hit novel 'Shogun' See in context
Great entertainment I suppose for Japan newbies.
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Posted in: 'Oppenheimer' wins 7 awards, including best picture, at British Academy Film Awards See in context
You can also see it on Amazon Prime but must use a VPN.
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Posted in: J-rock legend Yoshiki composing global theme song for Hello Kitty See in context
Hello Kitty seems to have been doing fine without one. Is there anything Yoshiki doesn't try to latch on to?
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Posted in: Comedian Matsumoto to go on hiatus amid sex scandal report See in context
The Shukan Bunshun article is long but reading it will shed a lot more light on what transpired.
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Posted in: Was 2023 a tipping point for movies? 'Barbie' success and Marvel struggles may signal shift See in context
To many people, high quality streaming drama series have surpassed movies for a while now.
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Posted in: Figure skating icon Hanyu announces divorce; blames slander, stalking See in context
If he really loved her (or him), he wouldn't give up so quickly. Nobody forces him to look at the social media drivel either.
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Posted in: Europe will not be part of Ukraine peace talks, U.S. envoy says
Well done Scholz.. All Europe, rebuke and reject MAGA gang..
Posted in: Germany's Scholz rebukes Vance; defends Europe's stance on hate speech and far right
Posted in: Germany's Scholz rebukes Vance; defends Europe's stance on hate speech and far right
Posted in: Top-ranked Jannik Sinner gets three-month ban in settlement of doping case