Foreigner Suicide in Japan | 外国人自殺　(🧵1/19) There is significant interest in my tweets and work on the mental health and well-being of foreigners living in Japan, especially my insights into suicide. Lots of questions on data—here's a thread about what I know so far. 🇯🇵

Gofukuyasan makes interesting modern kimono designs using digital painting, mapping software, and fabric printing. Here's a set of zori sandals and kimono patterned after Klimt's "The Kiss." (Der Kuss.) x.com/gofukuyasan/st…

Not really sure what to make of this UK government graphic design choice...

Brilliant documentary and discussion on the sexual assault of Johnny Kitagawa. As a big fan of Kanjani8, I hope that there will be some further discussions & ultimate change✊ Discussion and Q&A - Predator: The Secret Scandal of J-Pop youtu.be/v_dNfu7N27g via YouTube

Yasushi Akimoto holds auditions for new male idol group with all members over the age of 25 nantejapan.com/yasushi-akimot…

⛔️JK Johnny & Associates announced the measures which it will take as it grapples with sexual assault allegations against Johnny Kitagawa - Set up a mental health consultation service - Establish a team of external experts to prevent recurrence - Appoint outside directors ⤵️

Nice! Our uchiwa/fan-fan workshop for Connichi has been approved 🙌✨ Yuka 🌿💚Waldmeister💚🌿 Dr Carolin Becke ・ キャロりん (she/her) and will be crafty on friday 🪭

30 years on, Sailor Moon is still so popular – with brands still producing themed merchandise, and a two-part film set to release this month. 🌙 The series was not the first “magical girl”, but it changed anime for good, writes @emeraldlking (University of Tasmania). bit.ly/3OKFfZg

Japanese city's initiative to introduce unisex uniforms proves popular among students mainichi.jp/english/articl…

Because I have been on hiatus from this site for a while just wondering; is this site (which I'm not even sure how to call it 😂😅) still a thing??

I'm quite intrigued by Japanese pop trio WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA (水曜日のカンパネ). They are mixing Japanese & global pop cultural elements to create a quite captivating musical and visual language through their songs and music videos. Have a look yourself: youtu.be/cNlr0Cpl3OI?si…

Loved seeing Chihara Testuya’s Tetsuya Chihara / 千原徹也 directorial debut film ‘Ice Cream Fever’ last weekend📽️🍨 Big shout out to the Japan Foundation UK for bringing the film & director to London❣️

Lando does not deserve any shit for driving to win that race

Fascinating episode from The Rest is Entertainment, discussing 'Made in Korea: The K-Pop Experience' and why South Korea became the cultural beacon for some many young people with K-Pop at it's heart ♥️ 👇The Rest Is Entertainment open.spotify.com/episode/6cQAGH…