Category Archives: Media

Media Mix, Nov. 10, 2013

Posted on November 10, 2013 by philipbrasor

Here’s this week’s Media Mix, which is about how media coverage of people considered outside the mainstream may contribute to their continuing social marginalization. The headline in the JT says “minorities,” which is technically correct in the context of the … Continue reading →

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Media Mix, Nov. 3, 2013

Posted on November 3, 2013 by philipbrasor

Here’s this week’s Media Mix about the Hankyu Hanshin Hotels scandal involving restaurant menus that misrepresent the food that’s actually served. In the days since I filed the column several more hotels have come out and admitted to goosing their … Continue reading →

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In memory of Takashi Yanase

Posted on October 21, 2013 by philipbrasor

Takashi Yanase, who created the beloved manga and anime “Anpanman,” died last week. His creation was the subject of the first Media Mix column I wrote, and I’ve reproduced it here. Media Mix, Jan. 19, 1995 Faster than a speeding … Continue reading →

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Media Mix, Sept. 22, 2013

Posted on September 22, 2013 by philipbrasor

Here’s this week’s Media Mix, which is a survey of negative reactions in the media to Tokyo’s winning bid for the 2020 Olympic Games. One of the more interesting pieces of information I came across while researching the column had … Continue reading →

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Media Mix, Aug. 18, 2013

Posted on August 18, 2013 by philipbrasor

Here’s this week’s Media Mix, which is about discussions surrounding Japan’s collective self-defense capabilities. At the end of the column I express doubt that the Japanese public really agrees with the government’s plan to join such collective military activities, but … Continue reading →

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Media Mix, Aug. 4, 2013

Posted on August 4, 2013 by philipbrasor

Here’s this week’s Media Mix, which is about the LDP’s lack of a popular mandate despite its overwhelming victory in the recent Upper House election. Regardless of the numbers—whether we’re talking ballots counted or voter turnout—the tone of the campaigns … Continue reading →

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The “placard” video

Posted on July 14, 2013 by philipbrasor

 I heard about this video last week, when it had only received about 400 hits. Then Tokyo Shimbun ran an article about it and the number of views went up considerably. At the time of this writing the number of … Continue reading →

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Media Mix, July 7, 2013

Posted on July 7, 2013 by philipbrasor

Here’s this week’s Media Mix, which is about TV personality Rola. When the story of her father’s alleged crimes broke I noticed at least one person on Facebook question the Japanese media’s obsession with Rola’s mixed-blood heritage. For the record, … Continue reading →

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Media Mix, June 30, 2013

Posted on June 30, 2013 by philipbrasor

Here’s this week’s Media Mix, about the documentary Tous Cobayes? and the twin controversies of nuclear power and genetically modified organisms, though mostly the latter since it hasn’t received much attention in the Japanese media. Last winter I wrote a … Continue reading →

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Media Mix, June 23, 2013

Posted on June 23, 2013 by philipbrasor

Here’s this week’s Media Mix, about NHK’s nightly series Heart Net TV and its occasional coverage of sexual minorities. Since the show is on NHK’s education channel, its purposes are nominally didactic. Many of the problems faced by LGBT individuals … Continue reading →

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