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How the next era of documentaries will bring audiences inside the story
The best moments I’ve experienced as a producer have never happened because I had the perfect camera or the biggest budget. They’ve happened in the quiet moments when someone decides to trust me. It’s a feeling you can’t force. You can spend weeks researching a subject, build the best crew in the business, and prepare every question you want to ask. Then, somewhere in the middle of the conversation, something shifts.
Fiduchi and Elaqat Law Announce Joint Venture Between Jersey and Saudi Arabia
Fiduchi, a Jersey-based provider of fiduciary, trust and corporate services, today announces the formation of a joint venture with Elaqat Law, a Saudi Arabia-based law firm headquartered in Riyadh. The joint venture enhances cross-border legal and fiduciary support for clients with interests spanning Saudi Arabia, the Gulf region, and international financial centres including Jersey.
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie 1969 1080p BluRay x264-OFT
Vanished S01E02 Versions: 166MB 2.8GB Scum of the Brave S01E05 Versions: 67MB 67MB 89MB 135MB 690MB 1.3GB Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider S01E18 Versions: 89MB 90MB 116MB 178MB 722MB 1.4GB Firefly S01 Pack Versions: 7.7GB Murdoch Mysteries S19E14 Versions: 189MB 680MB 1.8GB The Jonathan Ross Show S23E01 Versions: 233MB 243MB 286MB 1.5GB 1.8GB 3.5GB Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft S02 Pack Versions: 2.2GB 2.8GB Trigun Stampede S01E17 Versions: 100MB 101MB 129MB 162MB 280MB 720MB 1.4GB A...
THE FUSE
Unseen Japan 4 min read · Just now -- Share The move is meant to address long lines that have made national news. By Jay Andrew Allen Life can be hard as a woman in Japan. On top of sexual harassment, political underrepresentation, and shouldering an unfair share of housework, women in the country suffer another indignity: long toilet lines. The lack of sufficient public women’s toilets has frequently made headlines in Japan over the past year.
I Stayed In This Japanese Hotel Chain's Pokémon Room and It Was Amazing
Having handled many tour clients via Unseen Japan Tours, we’ve seen firsthand how taxing travel can be. It’s tempting to try and cram a week’s worth of sightseeing into a day. However, the limits of the human body eventually catch up with all of us. That’s why it can help when you travel to stay in a place that feels a little more like home. A place where you can relax, hang out, and maybe even cook a meal or two.
Kyoto Ryokans Stop Serving Traditional Japanese Food That Foreign Tourists Hate
A quiet revolution is taking place at Kyoto’s ryokans, Japan’s traditional inns. Many are ditching the two meals a day that ryokans traditionally serve. The driver? Inbound tourists who aren’t used to authentic Japanese food. A typical ryokan is an inn with tatami-mat floors and public areas such as communal baths. A mainstay of travel dating back to Japan’s 8th century, ryokans have been declining for a while, largely thanks to the increasing prevalence of cheaper Western-style hotels.
Letter: Howdy?????
Really???? =yWith everything that is going on in this world, your lead headline Feb. 17, on the front page above the fold was a story about legislation to make "Howdy" the official state greeting. Have you just given up on any pretense of journalism? To quote a former co-worker of mine, when confronted with a particularly ridiculous project -- "Oh boy! Howdy!" Jay Allen Midtown Disclaimer: As submitted to the Arizona Daily Star. Video Player is loading.
Japanese School Wrongly Expels Kurdish Student Whose Immigration Status Lapsed
As tensions continue to flare between Kurdish immigrants and Japanese residents in Saitama Prefecture, a new incident involving a Kurdish girl who was expelled from school is generating fierce debate online. NHK reports that a school in Saitama City expelled a sixth-grade elementary student of Turkish nationality. Her parents had lost their immigration status in July 2024. in September, the school removed her from the roster. She hasn’t been attending classes since then.
Bleeding Cash, NHK to Collect "Internet Only" License Fee
NHK, Japan’s public broadcaster, is in a bit of financial trouble. Which isn’t surprising, given that it’s a TV station and hardly anyone under the age of 50 watches TV anymore. Now, it says it wants to plug the hole by charging for a broadcasting license even if residents don’t own a television. Until now, everyone in Japan who owns a TV with a broadcast tuner was required to pay the broadcasting license to keep the public service station on air.
Why Cabbage in Japan Is Now More Expensive Than Pork
Japan has weathered its share of excruciating price hikes in the past two years. But this new one may hurt the most. A confluence of events has made the simple cabbage more expensive than ever – and some restaurants say it’s killing them. Japan is already laboring mightily under a general tide of inflation. Rising wholesale food costs plus heating/lighting cost increases have made it difficult for businesses like ramen shops and soba joints to stay in business.
Report: Tokyo University Used "Tiananmen Square" Keyword to Block Chinese Admissions
In a bombshell accusation, Todai Shimbum, the student-run paper of Tokyo University, alleges that a graduate admissions site embedded a keyword related to Tiananmen Square for over a year. The goal was apparently to prevent the page from loading in mainland Chinese and thus block Chinese students from attending, the paper alleges. Todai Shimbun reports that the keyword appeared on the website for graduate admissions to its Computational Biology and Medical Sciences Program (メディカル情報生命専攻).
Japan to Crack Down on Drunk & Distracted Bicyclists
Blowing past stoplights. Riding in the opposite direction. Using their cellphones. Riding while drunk. For years, residents of Japan have complained that bicyclists seem to operate by different rules than drivers and pedestrians. Starting in November, a new law vows to crack down on some of the worst behavior – in particular, riding while drunk or staring at your cell phone. Here’s what the new rules say – and how they may impact you if you cycle in Japan as a commuter or a tourist.
"Impression Zombies" Are Making Japanese Social Media Worse
The monetization of X, one of Japan’s most-used social networking platforms, has had some unfortunate externalities. One is the uptick in accounts – most from outside of Japan – clogging up replies of popular accounts and posting sensationalistic content with the intent of going viral. Japanese users have dubbed them “impression zombies” (インプレゾンビ, inpure zombi). At their most harmless, the impression zombies make X harder to navigate.
What Does Japan Think About All These Foreigners?
More foreigners are coming to Japan as tourists – but more are also moving here and calling Japan home. How does that sit with Japanese citizens? A new analysis of data from the Japanese government shows that, while Japan’s older population is resistant, its younger citizens don’t seem to mind as much. Japan saw a record three million tourists come to the country in March 2024. That flood hasn’t abated since. Along with tourism, Japan’s foreign population is increasing.
eSIM for Japan Travel: The Easy Way to Data
Can you believe there used to be a time when we would land in a foreign country and have to rely on maps and printouts to find our way around? It’s a lot easier these days now that we all carry a computer in our pockets. However, that computer isn’t very useful without an active data plan. If you’re going to Japan, here’s why an eSIM for Japan travel is a smart choice – and how to buy and install one ASAP.
"Learn Japanese": Tokyo Izakaya Closes After Owner's Social Media Outburst
Japan is experiencing a huge influx of tourists. As a result, some stores and restaurants are struggling with how to handle customers who don’t speak Japanese. Learn why one restaurant owner took out his frustration on social media – and had to close his store shortly after. Table of Contents Toggle The restaurant in question is Kadoya, an izakaya (alcoholic drinks and small plates) shop in Tokyo’s Sumida City.
‘Freaknik’ Doc Interview with Nikki Byles and Jay Allen
Black culture in the 1980s and ‘90s was driven by social movements and significant moments in music, fashion, film, and television. From the rise of hip-hop and rap music to iconic films such as School Daze and Boyz n the Hood, Black culture was empowered by the struggles of the past as well as the triumphs of this new era. And in Atlanta, Georgia, Black culture permeated throughout the city, especially at an annual outdoor event called Freaknik.
Uncle Luke, Jay Allen & Nikki Byles Talk ‘Freaknik’ History, Luke’s Legacy + More
Videos Uncle Luke, Jay Allen & Nikki Byles Talk ‘Freaknik’ History, Luke’s Legacy + More By Hardcore Flava | March 22, 2024 VIDEO Watch Uncle Luke, Jay Allen & Nikki Byles Talk ‘Freaknik’ History, Luke’s Legacy + More
'Freaknik' producers explain duality of Blackness in doc
Hulu’s Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Toldhas gone viral before its release. The popular event of the 1990s in Atlanta for young Black people is mostly now remembered as a legend and the wildest party in modern Southern history. When the film was announced, it went viral due to the fear of now well-established adults and parents having footage of them acting carelessly in their early 20s seeing the light of day in 2024.
Japan Pocket Wifi: Best Way to Stay Connected While Traveling?
One of the biggest concerns for tourists to Japan is: how do I stay connected? The bad news is that, for travelers accustomed to using public wi-fi, Japan’s public hotspots leave something to be desired. The good news is that there are plenty of affordable ways to stay connected – including pocket wifi hotspots. Here’s why they’re so convenient – and how to get one for your trip to Japan.
Japan’s proposed Digital Nomad Visa and what we know so far
Japan recently unveiled its initial plans (keyword: initial) for a digital nomad visa, joining the ranks of 46 other nations offering similar arrangements for remote employees. This visa type allows individuals to reside in a country while conducting work for clients or employers situated elsewhere.
Japan Unveils Plans for New Digital Nomad Visa
Looking for an option to stay in Japan longer than a standard three-month visitor visa allows? Last year, Japanese government officials announced they were looking into creating a digital nomad visa. Now, we have the first details around exactly what that visa might look like – and when you’ll be able to get it. Table of Contents Toggle As I discussed in my last article, a digital nomad visa is a new visa type sponsored by some 46 countries around the world.
How Many Foreigners in Japan Actually Commit Crimes?
A high-profile lawsuit over racial profiling in Japan has some online peddling the old saw that foreigners in Japan commit more crimes than Japanese citizens. Is this true? The short answer, based on the statistics, is no. At least, not in any way that matters. Let’s see what the numbers say to understand why harassing foreigners living in Japan won’t make a bit of difference in improving public safety.
At This Unique Harajuku Cafe, Everyone's Your Friend
When you enter any store in Japan, without fail, staff will greet you with a warm but formal irasshaimase! (Welcome!). Well, nearly any store. At one cafe I recently visited, instead of the usual greeting, the woman working the register let out a cheery やほー! (yo!). “How’ve you been? C’mon, sit down!” I’d never met the woman behind the counter who greeted me. Yet from the moment I entered, she and the other staff treated me like an old friend who’d come in from the cold.
Jay Allen Shares Full-Circle Moment With Billy Currington: "8 Years Ago This Guy Saved My Life"
Jay Allen recently shared a full-circle moment with chart-topping singer/songwriter Billy Currington, an artist that Allen admitted he’s a “big fan girl of” and that had a major impact on his career. On October 2, Jay Allen had a heartwarming reunion with Billy Currington at the Vilar Performing Arts Center Beaver Creek in Colorado during Elevation, an event inspired by Live In The Vineyard that showcases emerging artists.
Jay Allen, Echosmith & More Reveal 3 Moments That Elevated Their Respective Careers To The Next Level At Elevation Beaver Creek
Elevation Beaver Creek, produced by Forefront Networks, took place from Sunday, October 1 to Tuesday, October 3 at Beaver Creek Resort in Beaver Creek, Colorado, one of the most renowned mountain cities in the United States. The three-day event featured emerging artists and an invite-only guest list of music industry professionals and influential individuals, including music supervisors, radio programmers, label executives, and corporate partners from around the country, including Music Mayhem.
”Real-Life Oshi no Ko”: Japanese Idol Says She's Single Mom
An idol made what amounted to a startling revelation for her industry on a talk show appearance. And the announcement, once again, has manga and anime fans talking about how the series Oshi no Ko imitates life. Table of Contents Toggle 23-year-old Fujisaki Nagi (藤咲凪) is one-half of the two-person idol unit Saishu Mirai Shojo (最終未来少女; “The Final Future Girls”) along with partner Ono Midori.
Disgraced Japanese Car Company CEO Apologizes for "Blasphemy" of...Golf?
BigMotor CEO Kaneshige Hiroyuki faced sharp questioning from reporters last week over the massive financial scandal at his company. But he only got visibly emotional once…when he accused his company’s employees of besmirching the good name of golf. A mountain of fraud Picture: taka / PIXTA(ピクスタ) BigMotor is a used car dealership chain in Japan. Founded in 1978 by former (we’ll get to that) CEO Kaneshige Hiroyuki, the company has over three dealerships and employs 6,000 people across Japan.
Costco Japan Pays Workers a Fair Wage, Local Businesses Seethe
Workers in Japan are struggling to make ends meet amidst rising prices. One international employer has said it’s going to give its workers some relief – and that’s left some local companies grousing. Rising prices, stagnant wages The wage situation in Japan has been desperate for some time now. As I’ve previously written, wages haven’t progressed in three decades.
Foreign Residents Decry Japan's "Legal Worker" Campaign as Harassment
The core of Japan’s hiring season wrapped up a few months ago. Now, Japan’s immigration bureau is driving a push to make sure everyone hired was hired legally. However, some who live in Japan say the new legal worker campaign amounts to encouraging harassment of anyone who looks “foreign”. “Strengthening” the crackdown The controversy surrounds Japan’s Illegal Foreigner Worker Strategy, which Japan’s Immigration Services Agency (ISA) outlined in a May 23rd memo.
Japan to Finally Make Morning-After Pill Available Without Prescription
In a major victory for women’s reproductive health, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare (MHLW) says it will finally make the morning-after pill available via pharmacies without a prescription. It’s a fight that activists have fought for years – and delivers on a promise that the former Prime Minister made three years ago.
Does Japan Only Punish Female Celebrities for Affairs?
In the United States, a celebrity affair is often merely grist for the tabloids. In Japan, however, it can grind a celeb’s career to a halt. No one’s finding that out harder right now than Hirosue Ryoko (広末涼子). Hirosue is facing the loss of job after job and enduring damage to her reputation. But does her “crime” have more to do with her gender? Losing job after job In brief: Hirosue, 42, is an actress who made her debut appearance at age 14.
Jay Allen Stays By Kylie Morgan's Side At Emergency Room During Terrifying Health 'Scare'
Married country singers Jay Allen and Kylie Morgan had quite the scare on Monday evening (June 12) when Morgan ended up at the emergency room due to a frightening allergic reaction. Allen played the role of a supportive husband and accompanied the “Sugar Daddy” singer to the hospital after she began to experience symptoms due to an unlikely culprit: salsa. After they got to the bottom of her sudden illness, Jay Allen took to social media to express his gratitude that his wife was going to recover.
Japan Rail Companies Limit Train Passes Due to Chip Shortage
A transportation rail pass is indispensable for getting around major cities in Japan. However, two of the country’s most-used passes are now harder to get due to an IC chip shortage. What does this mean for tourists? Japan Railways East (JR East), which produces the Suica rail card, and the PASMO Corporation, which produces the PASMO rail card, say they will limit the sale of both cards due to a global shortage in integrated circuit (IC) chips.
Sushi Chain Demands Kid Pay Up for "Sushi Terrorism" Stunt
It was a story that gripped Japan earlier this year and even made international headlines. Now, a sushi chain is demanding damages from one of the perpetrators of a wave of “sushi terrorism”. And it’s not a tiny sum. I did it for the TikTok Conveyor belt sushi is, for many tourists to Japan, a “must-do” experience. The conveyor shops are also a booming business domestically. But many conveyor belt chains have considered gravitating away from the concept due to concerns over cost and waste.
Survey: Japanese Women (Still) Do All the Housework
The majority of Japanese households are dual-income. Yet when it comes to housework, women in heterosexual marriages still bare the brunt of the labor. A new survey spotlights exactly how little most men in Japan do – and the gulf between men’s and women’s perceptions of work-life balance. Work-life imbalance As Japan’s population dwindles, the government is doing everything in its power to convince people to have more kids. One of the major obstacles is finances.
"Zelda Holiday": Why Some in Japan Extended Their Long Vacation
Japan just finished up its annual Golden Week holiday, a series of national holidays that means many in the busy nation earned a long work respite. But some ended up tacking on an extra day this week thanks to Nintendo. And, at least in some cases, their companies didn’t seem to mind. Tears of the CEO For those of you who aren’t game nerds and/or aren’t terminally online, the big event was the release of the new game in Nintendo’s Legend of Zelda franchise.
Blatant Ginza Robbery Sheds Spotlight on Japan's "Dark Gig Economy"
In a shocking crime that’s riveted Japan, three men robbed a Rolex store in Tokyo’s ritzy Ginza district in broad daylight. Now, police say some of the suspects they arrested may point to a growing trend among Japanese criminals of using desperate young people as pawns in their heists. The robbery The incident occurred on May 8th shortly after 6pm local time. The streets of Ginza were still bustling when three men entered the Rolex shop. They started smashing glass and stealing watches.
Government run amok
I read with interest, today's article (April16) about the EPA issuing $177million to establish regional centers to assist groups in applying for grant money. Its seems to me yet another example our government wasting money it has to borrow. Wouldn't a better solution be to simplify the process for applying for grant money? This sounds more like a government bureaucracy creating another bureaucracy to translate the original bureaucracy .
French Tourist Arrested for Punching a Woman in Roppongi
Advertisements Planning a trip to Japan? Get an authentic, interpreted experience from Unseen Japan Tours and see a side of the country others miss! Traveling to Japan? Get some Japanese under your belt today with Rocket Languages Japanese and make your trip even more fulfilling! (First lesson free) Tourism – both domestic and international inbound – is increasingly steady in Japan since the country lifted visa entry restrictions in October 2022.
Jay Allen Describes Spiritual Experience Of Filming “No Prayer Like Mama’s” Video After Loss of Mother: “She’s Still With Me”
Singer-songwriter Jay Allen, who was a contestant on Season 22 of NBC’s The Voice, is paying tribute to his late mother with his latest single “No Prayer Like Mama’s.” Written by Allen with Justin Morgan, the song was inspired by Allen’s personal experience of losing his mother to Alzheimer’s disease in 2019. The emotional track pays homage to the love and sacrifice of all mothers who have dedicated their lives to their children in the face of adversity.
Japan to Schools: Don't Dock Attendance for Groping Victims
Groping assaults (痴漢; chikan) remains a persistent problem and danger for women in Japan. For a variety of reasons, many victims never even report it. Japan’s government took steps this week to make reporting a bit easier with a notice to the country’s schools. People outside of Japan often laud the country for its low crime rates. And while it is safe in some respects, the official statistics don’t reflect reality when it comes to groping assaults.
Japan to Schools: Don't Dock Attendance for Groping Victims
Groping assaults (痴漢; chikan) remains a persistent problem and danger for women in Japan. For a variety of reasons, many victims never even report it. Japan’s government took steps this week to make reporting a bit easier with a notice to the country’s schools. A persistent problem Picture: kker / PIXTA(ピクスタ) People outside of Japan often laud the country for its low crime rates. And while it is safe in some respects, the official statistics don’t reflect reality when it comes to groping assaults.
Jay Allen Shares Update On New Music And Teases Major Career Change
News He also opened up about married life. Jay Allen; Photo by: Dave Bjerke/NBC When The Voice alum, Jay Allen lost his mom to her battle with Alzheimer’s in 2019, his world was flipped upside down. However, despite all the sadness, he found a light at the end of the tunnel. Now, Allen is sharing his story through music and his philanthropic efforts to try and connect with his listeners in a way that might help them heal from their own journeys.
Jay Allen Dishes On What It's Really Like To Be A Contestant On 'The Voice'
Interviews / News “I’m gonna say this for the first time in an interview…” Jay Allen; Photo by: Greg Gayne/NBC Jay Allen first won over the coaches of Season 22 of The Voice when he auditioned with Cody Johnson’s “‘Til You Can’t.” This rendition earned him a spot on Gwen Stefani’s team, but he was later stolen during the battle rounds by Stefani’s husband and country music superstar, Blake Shelton. Allen’s time on the singing competition show came to an end in the knockouts.
Kabukicho Club Shut Down over Illegal Porn Star Drinking
Police arrested the CEO and shop manager for an adult video company in Japan. The funny thing is, what the shop was doing wasn’t even illegal – it just didn’t have the right license. An “adult theme park” Soft on Demand runs the store SOD Land in Tokyo’s Kabukicho red-light district. It advertises the location as an “adult theme park.” Until recently, it touted that visitors could drink with some of the company’s stars in a one-on-one setting. Such businesses are legal in Japan.
Japan PM's Secretary Sacked After Anti-LGBTQ+ Comments
It’s been a rough week for marriage equality in Japan. And Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio’s secretary made it even rougher with blatantly discriminatory remarks. The secretary retracted them – but, in the end, that didn’t save his job. Kishida: An “unfortunate” change During plenary sessions of the Diet, Kishida threw cold water on two ideas that are popular with the Japanese public: same-sex marriage and separate spousal surnames.
As "Sushi Terrorism" Grips Japan, Some Say Ditch the Conveyor
Japanese news and the public at large remain aghast as some people commit breaches of hygiene for clout. Now, some are wondering out loud whether the conveyor belt sushi phenomenon hasn’t run its course. And at least one chain says it’s getting out of the business. Sushi-Tero at Sushiro Conveyor belt sushi has been a staple in Japan since the late 1950s. It’s now enjoyed the world over thanks to chains such as Kura Sushi.
Japan PM Suggests Workers "Reskill" During Parental Leave
Japan is trying to get more workers to take parental leave to boost birthrates. But recent comments by Prime Minister Kishida Fumio show that old attitudes towards taking a “break” from work die hard. Kishida: I’m a parent – just like you! Kishida made the remarks during a plenary session of Japan’s Diet in response to a question from fellow Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) lawmaker Oie Satoshi about reskilling Japan’s workforce.
Gwen Stefani Says She's Japanese Because Her Dad Worked There
Pop singer Gwen Stefani is raising eyebrows with multiple comments that she considers herself “Japanese” based on her father’s time working in the country. Stefani made the comments to Allure, which delved into her Harajuku Lovers perfume line. In particular, Stefani defended her “Harajuku Girls” era, which some say appropriated Harajuku street fashion culture for profit.
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