National / Media | Japan Pulse Jul 5, 2020
by Patrick St. Michel
Social media users have offered a broader perspective of commentary on protests against systemic racism happening abroad.
National / Media | Japan Pulse Jun 27, 2020
Pandemic spurs some in Japan to reassess employment options
by Kaori Shoji
As the pandemic's toll continues to grow, employees are taking to social media to vent about company management and voice their desires to move on.
National / Media | Japan Pulse Jun 20, 2020
Lawson finds itself lampooned for rebranding design effort
by Patrick St. Michel
Most complaints have centered around the minimal information that is included on the packaging.
National / Media | Japan Pulse Jun 13, 2020
Japan's parents are struggling with the never-ending cycle of preparing three meals a day
by Kaori Shoji
"It’s the thought of having to deal with the next meal as soon as this one is over, in whatever shape or form that meal may take.”
National / Media | Japan Pulse Jun 6, 2020
'This is a pen': Taking a preposterous COVID-19 hypothesis to another level on social media
by Patrick St. Michel
Social media users clamor to produce parodies of pronunciation re-enactment.
National / Media | Japan Pulse May 30, 2020
Public begins to wake up to sheer volume of harassment online
by Patrick St. Michel
Social media users want abusers to drop their veil of anonymity.
National / Media | Japan Pulse May 23, 2020
Crowdfunding campaigns offer hope to ailing firms facing COVID-19 insolvency
by Patrick St. Michel
Communities rally behind their favorite establishments, but can they save them all?
National / Media | Japan Pulse May 16, 2020
by Patrick St. Michel
Domestic news organizations are trying to get to the bottom of what makes the so-called self-restraint police tick.
National / Media | Japan Pulse May 2, 2020
Exploring Japan from the comfort of your own living room
by Patrick St. Michel
Audiences worldwide are seeking out visual escapes amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
National / Media | Japan Pulse Apr 25, 2020
Seeking solace from COVID-19 in Showa Era nostalgia
by Kaori Shoji
As many across the country continue to spend an unprecedented amount of time at home amid the coronavirus outbreak, parallels are being drawn with another period in history that offered a similar social landscape.
National / Media | Japan Pulse Apr 18, 2020
When jumping on the social media bandwagon to score political points backfires
by Patrick St. Michel
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe jumped into the fire by joining J-pop star Gen Hoshino’s YouTube challenge.
National / Media | Japan Pulse Apr 10, 2020
Celebrities and influencers using social media platforms to keep people at home
by Patrick St. Michel
A handful of well-known personalities have been out in front of the pandemic on social media.