Yakuza Kiwami 2 Review

Yakuza Kiwami 2 brings Japan to life in stunning detail but fumbles the plot

The streets of Kamurocho have never been more beautiful, but the story disappoints.

On Aug 23, 2018 by Joseph Knoop

Kenichiro Okamoto, a Japanese blogger who was killed after giving a lecture about online harassment.

Blogger slain moments after hosting seminar on online harassment—allegedly by internet troll

Police have arrested a man claiming to be the blogger's internet troll.

On Jun 27, 2018 by Samantha Grasso

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Resident Evil 7 is coming to Nintendo Switch—but there’s a catch

The paranormal hillbilly horror fest goes portable... for some.

On May 21, 2018 by Joseph Knoop

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‘Study With Me’ YouTube videos are finding massive audiences

Teens can't get enough.

On Apr 11, 2018

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This mascot picking up his giant fish head at baggage claim is the perfect short film

How can you tell if it's your fish head?

On Apr 4, 2018 by David Britton

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This guy tried to jump onto a fast-moving treadmill—and he lost his pants

That did not go well.

On Mar 16, 2018 by Jay Hathaway

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Sumo wrestler goes viral with a slapstick ‘Salt Bae’ move

The video has the Japanese internet rolling.

On Feb 13, 2018 by Jay Hathaway

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Strap an iPad on your face and become a ‘Human Uber’ with ChameleonMask

What's better than a telepresence robot? A human, apparently.

On Feb 2, 2018 by Christina Bonnington

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Japanese cryptocurrency exchange loses $400 million in NEM theft

Not good.

On Jan 28, 2018 by Chris Tognotti

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‘Dragon Ball Super’ seems to be over

It's being replaced by another anime in April.

On Jan 19, 2018 by Michelle Jaworski

LGBTQ activists in Japan are upset with Kojien's new definition for the term 'LGBT.'

Japan’s top dictionary under fire for insensitive definition of LGBTQ people

It's also inaccurate.

On Jan 17, 2018 by Ana Valens

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Japanese YouTube star wants Logan Paul’s account deleted

‘He has absolutely no excuse whatsoever.’

On Jan 9, 2018 by Christine Friar

Insensitive suicide jokes plague Aokigahara's listing on Google Maps

Google Maps reviews of forest Logan Paul visited are filled with insensitive suicide jokes

Once again, the internet proves it has no idea how to talk about suicide.

On Jan 3, 2018 by Ana Valens

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Logan Paul apologizes after posting video of apparent suicide

'I didn't do it for views. I get views.'

On Jan 2, 2018 by Christine Friar

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Netflix’s ‘Erased’ is a thrilling Japanese drama that doesn’t waste a second

The time-traveling adaptation brings a beloved comic to the flat screen.

On Dec 22, 2017 by Danielle Ransom