11 articles
Japan
Japan passes bill making online insults punishable by jail time in wake of ‘Terrace House’ star’s death
An amended Japanese law will consider cyberbullying a crime that may result in one-year imprisonment and fines of up to 300,000 yen (approx...
Rebecca Moon
Entertainment
Mother of ‘Terrace House’ star who died by suicide after online bullying to sue producers
The mother of former reality show star and professional wrestler Hana Kimura, who took her own life after her stint in the now-defunct “Terr...
Ryan General
News
Man Fined $80 for Online Abuse Targeting Japanese Reality Star Who Committed Suicide
A man has been fined 9,000 yen ($80) for sending abusive messages to Japanese reality star and professional wrestler Hana Kimura before she ...
Grace Kim
Man May Face Cyberbullying Charges in Death of ‘Terrace House’ Star Hana Kimura
A man from Osaka, Japan may face charges for cyberbullying the late Hana Kimura who died from an apparent suicide earlier this year. What ha...
Bryan Ke
Hana Kimura’s Mother Disappointed After ‘Terrace House’ Cast Posts ‘Party’ Photo
Hana Kimura’s mother, former professional wrestler Kyoko Kimura, expressed disappointment after “Terrace House” cast members posted a pictur...
‘Terrace House’ Star Hana Kimura Passes Away at 22 After Alleged Cyberbullying
Professional Japanese wrestler and star of Netflix’s “Terrace House,” Hana Kimura, has died at the age of 22. Kimura’s wrestling organizatio...
Culture
7 Japanese Things People Do in ‘Terrace House’ That May Puzzle Foreigners
“Terrace House” has been a hit show in Japan ever since it debuted on Fuji TV in 2012, but its success didn’t reach beyond...
Editorial Staff
Taishi and Chikako From ‘Terrace House: Aloha State’ Break Up, All Hope is Lost
Two cast members who fell in love on “Terrace House: Aloha State” have officially broken up nearly a year after announcing their engagement ...
Khier Casino
‘Terrace House’ Comedian Ryota Yamasato Marries Actress Yu Aoi
Popular Japanese comedian Ryota Yamasato announced in a press conference on June 5, his marriage to actress and model, Yu Aoi. Widely known ...
Leanna Chan
Everyone’s Favorite ‘Terrace House’ Couple Just Broke Up and Love is DEAD
Prepare to cry, because the best couple in the history of “Terrace House” has broken up. Tsubasa announced the sad news on Insta...
Max Chang
Asia
‘Terrace House’ Finally Welcomes Japanese LGBTQ to the Show
Warning: Contains spoilers for “Terrace House: Opening New Doors.” “Terrace House,” a popular reality show from Japan, is opening its doors ...
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