Uketsu talks ‘Strange Maps' topping inaugural Billboard Japan book chart, musical influences & writing for ‘One Reader': Interview

Uketsu appeared in person - though fully masked as usual - at the Billboard Japan Book Charts awards ceremony held on Dec. 16 ...

From YouTube roots to book-chart juggernaut, Japanese writer Uketsu discusses 'Strange Map'

OSAKA -- Japanese horror writer and YouTuber Uketsu, known for his white mask and black tights, has turned his online storytelling into a publishing j･･･ ...
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10 Unusual Attractions in Japan That Look Nothing Like What You’d Expect

Japan is famous for combining ancient traditions with futuristic cities, but it also has a surprising side. Scattered across the country are places that look like they belong somewhere else entirely: ...
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Unusual Names Can Complicate Life in Japan. Now Parents Are Being Reined In.

As such names have increased, so has media attention to cases of people unhappy with them. But critics say new rules may infringe on the right to be creative. By Hikari Hida Reporting from Tokyo ...