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BARBIE

Not only is Greta Gerwig¡¯s ¡°Barbie¡± a billion-dollar blockbuster, it¡¯s also a fun movie that¡¯s full of heart.
CULTURE / Film
Jan 6, 2024
They can¡¯t all be nominated for best picture, can they?
It¡¯s a very competitive year for the top Oscar. With precursor awards like the Golden Globes coming soon, here¡¯s what may make the cut.
A promotional poster for the film "Barbie" in Tokyo on Aug. 3
COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 23, 2023
Why is the ¡®Barbie¡¯ movie bombing in Japanese theaters?
The fact that the movie¡¯s female empowerment theme won¡¯t have a positive, lasting impact in Japan is a shame.
A promotional poster for the film "Barbie" in Tokyo earlier this month
CULTURE
Aug 12, 2023
Hollywood blockbuster ¡®Barbie¡¯ opens in Japan after controversy
Tickets sold fast in Japan as fans flocked to the theatrical release, timed to coincide with the start of the Bon holiday period.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 4, 2023
¡®Barbenheimer¡¯ highlights U.S. ignorance of nuclear reality
The ¡°Barbenheimer¡± craze shows the U.S. education system needs work and Americans need lessons on nuclear weapons.
The social media backlash to ¡°Barbenheimer,¡± an internet trend centered on the simultaneous release of Greta Gerwig¡¯s ¡°Barbie¡± and Christopher Nolan¡¯s ¡°Oppenheimer¡± in the United States, led to the hashtag #NoBarbenheimer trending recently on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.
CULTURE / Film
Aug 2, 2023
¡®Barbenheimer¡¯ memes trigger anger in atomic-bombed Japan
Warner Bros. Japan criticized its U.S. counterpart for participating in internet memes that appear to trivialize the effects of the atomic bombings.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Jul 19, 2023
Barbie¡¯s origin story takes a cheeky detour through Japan
As the ¡°Barbie¡± movie opens to audiences in North America, a new podcast explores the history of the iconic doll.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 4, 2023
Bye bye ¡®Barbie¡¯: Vietnam bans new film over South China Sea map
Originally slated for a July 21 release, the film was banned from release in the country after it was found to feature a map with China¡¯s so-called nine-dash line claims.
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design
Dec 23, 2019
Japan¡¯s fashion brands look to meet new consumer standards
As the festive season encourages consumers to splash out and treat themselves, there¡¯s both good and bad news in the fashion industry.
Japan Times
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Mar 6, 2019
Tokyo Skytree celebrates 60th anniversary of iconic fashion doll Barbie¡¯s debut
An event marking the 60th year since the debut of iconic fashion doll Barbie kicked off at Tokyo Skytree on Wednesday, showcasing the doll¡¯s history and diversity.
Japan Times
Events / Events In Tokyo
Sep 11, 2014
Tokyo City View gets dolled up for Barbie, Blythe and more
Japan is well-known for its dolls, producing edgy urban vinyl, cute soft toys, manga figurines and even therapy dolls for lonely senior citizens. This ¡°Doll Culture Exhibition¡± at Tokyo¡¯s Roppongi Hills¡¯ Tokyo City View observation deck, however, looks at old-school fashion dolls, which should make quite...
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design / ON: FASHION
Jan 8, 2013
Here comes Fred
This year will see the arrival of a formidable new force in the Japanese fashion market. Perhaps best known for being a go-to for Hollywood stars, Fred Segal is a trend-setting California clothing and lifestyle goods retailer, which in its 50-year history had never planned to expand beyond Los Angeles....
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi¡¯s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo¡¯s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo¡¯s ¡®stadium of desire¡¯

Longform

For many people, utility poles and power lines have become such a familiar part of Japan¡¯s landscape that they often go unnoticed.
Why Japan¡¯s utility poles won¡¯t be disappearing anytime soon
By Alex K.T. Martin

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