THE FOREIGN ELEMENT

Issues | THE FOREIGN ELEMENT Feb 9, 2021

New trends in 'J-vlogging' allow for a more diverse range of views on Japan

by Patrick St. Michel

YouTubers based in Japan are focusing less on the "slice of life" videos that defined past content and are catering to smaller communities within the non-Japanese audience.

Issues | THE FOREIGN ELEMENT Jan 24, 2021

Japan's Filipino community puts down roots and moves past its hostess origins

by Donican Lam

A minority community made up largely of women, those who have come to Japan from the Philippines have often opted to settle down here for the long term.