Do the Japanese Hate Gangnam Style Just Because it’s Korean?

November 7, 2012 by Hashi 62 Comments

In late July, fellow Tofugu writer John posted this funny K-pop video on Facebook. I liked it, shared it with a few friends, and went on with my day. I thought it might get the same kind of cult following that quirky Asian … [Read more...]

Where Is Japan? It’s More Complicated Than You Think

December 22, 2011 by Koichi 52 Comments

Where Is Japan? Is it even possible for people not to know this? Why even bring it up or let alone write an entire article about it? Even though approximately 2/3rds of American youths couldn't find Iraq on a map and 88% … [Read more...]