‘Uguisu no fun’ explained: Why Japanese people use bird poop facials

Did you know that many Japanese people have been using bird poop as part of their facial regimen for centuries? What it is: Known as the ...

German events hub sparks outrage over ‘exotic Asia’ party with ‘Geisha girls’ serving sushi

A German events location has drawn backlash over an ad about an “exotic Asia” party that featured “Geisha Girls.” The event, titled “Geisha:...

Edinburgh Fringe show accused of ‘yellowface’ for casting white actor as a geisha

SRSLY_yours, the producers of the controversial Edinburgh fringe play “Tea Ceremony” at the Zoo Playground in Scotland, has received critic...

Meat Brand Found at Costco Sparks Anger After Using Asian Woman’s Image on Packaging

Social media users are condemning the use of a silhouette of an Asian woman on a meat product sold at stores across the United States.  With...

Foreign Tourists Caught on Video Chasing and Harassing a Geisha for Pictures in Japan

Netizens are outraged after a video showing foreign tourists chasing after a maiko and geisha on the streets of Kyoto went viral online. The...

Japanese Male Geisha Called the ‘King of Hosts’ Reportedly Makes $370,000 a Month

A 26-year-old man has been called the “King of the Hosts” in Tokyo, Japan for a good reason. Roland started working at host clubs — where pe...