Japan's approach to English leads a lot of Janglish. On the surface, it is amusing and silly. Dig a bit deeper, and it holds deeper meaning .
Media and Communications
Japan’s media world examined
A look at the media landscape of Japan.
Explore how Japan shapes, shares, and sometimes censors information across television, newspapers, and digital platforms. From press freedom to pop-culture quirks, this category looks at the forces shaping what people see, read, and hear.
Japan has a massive problem when it comes to freedom of the press. The issues shape what you see on TV and read in the paper.
Why Japanese television and its ubiquitous variety shows often evoke a sense of déjà vu with its participants and formats.
Reaction windows are a staple on many Japanese TV shows. Over time, the reactions – and reactors – become quite familiar.