The music video swiftly sparked a backlash after it was released - and was later removed A Japanese rock band has pulled the music video for its new song "Columbus" after drawing flak for scenes that depicted Christopher Columbus with ape-like men. The video shows three historical figures teaching the ape-like beings to do various things, like how to ride on horses and play musical instruments. Th
Barbenheimer backlash: Warner Bros apologises after its Japan arm complains
Margot Robbie in Barbie and Cillian Murphy in Oppenheimer. The combination of the two very different films as ‘Barbenheimer’ has angered some in Japan. Photograph: AP Margot Robbie in Barbie and Cillian Murphy in Oppenheimer. The combination of the two very different films as ‘Barbenheimer’ has angered some in Japan. Photograph: AP
Shinzo Abe, Japan’s Political Houdini, Can’t Escape Coronavirus Backlash (Published 2020)
TOKYO — For nearly a month, as the coronavirus has threatened the health and economy of Japan, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has been almost invisible. Public health officials, not Mr. Abe, became the face of government ineptitude when a troubled quarantine of a cruise ship led to hundreds of infections on board and the risk of further cases on shore. Those officials have also been left to explain why
Make-up brand DHC's chief executive used a derogatory term for Koreans in his company's blog.
Exclusive: Musk’s Neuralink faces federal probe, employee backlash over animal tests
12 minute readDecember 6, 20222:57 PM UTCLast Updated agoExclusive: Musk’s Neuralink faces federal probe, employee backlash over animal tests Dec 5 (Reuters) - Elon Musk’s Neuralink, a medical device company, is under federal investigation for potential animal-welfare violations amid internal staff complaints that its animal testing is being rushed, causing needless suffering and deaths, according
Wearing glasses at work has become an emotive topic in Japan following reports that some firms have told female employees to remove them. Several local news outlets said some companies had "banned" eyewear for female employees for various reasons. Among them, some retail chains reportedly said glasses-wearing shop assistants gave a "cold impression".
A Racist Backlash to ‘Rings of Power’ Puts Tolkien’s Legacy Into Focus
For a time, it seemed as though a great shadow had passed over the world, and then faded — still present, though not quite as ominous. There were those who could confidently believe they were seeing progress. A fantasy? Perhaps. But not one without value. Yet, there were those who sought the cover of that shadow to hide from their own insecurities, failings, uselessness. They could not conceive of
Ukraine apologises after backlash over Hirohito image in anti-fascism video
A rally in Tokyo protesting against Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Japan has imposed sanctions on Russia, provided £235m worth of loans for Ukraine and accepted hundreds of refugees. Photograph: Yoshio Tsunoda/Aflo/Rex/Shutterstock A rally in Tokyo protesting against Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Japan has imposed sanctions on Russia, provided £235m worth of loans for Ukraine and accepted hundreds
Organisers of a festival in Kawasaki had initially cancelled the screening citing safety concerns.
The sportswear giant is facing criticism online, but it could work in its favour with more sales.
A Harvard professor argued that Korean women forced into sex slavery in WWII did so voluntarily. Now he’s facing a backlash | CNN
In this 2017 photo, former "comfort woman" Lee Yong-soo, left, who was forced to serve for the Japanese troops as a sex slave during World War II, shouts slogans during a rally to mark the March First Independence Movement Day. She called Harvard Law Professor J. Mark Ramseyer's claims "absurd." A Harvard professor has sparked international backlash after publishing an academic article arguing tha
Japanese tennis player Naomi Osaka speaks out for Black Lives Matter, faces backlash
TOKYO — Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka is under online attack in her birthplace after speaking out about racial injustice and encouraging people to join a Black Lives Matter march. Hundreds of people turned out here in the Japanese capital and in the western city of Osaka over the weekend to express support for the movement and to protest racial injustice in the United States — as well as racism
Chinese celebrity chef vows to never cook egg fried rice again after nationalist backlash | CNN
Light, tasty and simple to make, egg fried rice has long been a beloved dish in China and one of most recognizable icons of Chinese cuisine around the world. But in recent years, the popular stir-fry has become a highly sensitive subject for China’s online nationalists, especially around the months of October and November. Emotions are running so high this week that one of the country’s most famou
Japan PM’s video at home with pet dog prompts social media backlash | CNN
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Why Marvel's 'New' New Warriors Have Already Sparked Backlash
Just a day after being introduced as the new New Warriors, Marvel's newest heroes have drawn some serious criticism. Marvel has unveiled the next generation of New Warriors, and not everyone is happy about the latest incarnation of the classic Marvel team. The "New" New Warriors were revealed yesterday to immediate scorn. While Marvel has received backlash for racially diverse and LGBTQA character
The Verge Reporter Ash Parrish Accuses Japanese Society Of Being "Violently Racist" Amid Backlash Against 'Assassin's Creed Shadows'
The Verge reporter Ash Parrish accused Japanese society of being “violently racist” in the wake of Ubisoft issuing an apology to Japanese gamers following intense backlash against their upcoming game Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Japanese gamers have not been happy with Ubisoft and the way it’s been trying to market and sell Assassin’s Creed Shadows. A Change.org petition, which has over 97,000 signat
Matty Healy sparks backlash over podcast interview that mocks Japanese people
Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in Matty Healy sparks backlash over interview that mocks Japanese, Hawaiian and Scottish peopleThe 1975 frontman made a number of inflammatory remarks while being interviewed on US podcast ‘The Adam Friedland Show’
Nike is facing a backlash in Japan over an advert which highlights racial discrimination in the country. The video shows the "real life experience" of three young soccer players from mixed heritage.
As U.S. Hunts for Chinese Spies, University Scientists Warn of Backlash (Published 2021)
The campus of Princeton University, in New Jersey. Chinese and Chinese American scientists working in U.S. universities have been disproportionately targeted by the U.S. government.Credit...An Rong Xu for The New York Times The F.B.I. agents spent nearly two years tailing the professor, following him to work, to the grocery store, and even keeping his college-age son under surveillance. They told
Harvard Student Groups Face Intense Backlash for Statement Calling Israel ‘Entirely Responsible’ for Hamas Attack | News | The Harvard Crimson
News More Than 1,000 Rally on Harvard’s Campus to ‘Free Palestine’ Ahead of Expected Ground Invasion of Gaza News Three Members Resign after Harvard IOP Student Advisory Committee Votes Against Statement on War in Israel News Harvard Dean of Faculty Hoekstra Condemns Hamas Attacks, Stands by President Gay’s Statement
Global Backlash Builds Against China Over Coronavirus (Published 2020)
BRUSSELS — Australia has called for an inquiry into the origin of the virus. Germany and Britain are hesitating anew about inviting in the Chinese tech giant Huawei. President Trump has blamed China for the contagion and is seeking to punish it. Some governments want to sue Beijing for damages and reparations. Across the globe a backlash is building against China for its initial mishandling of the
A US company is told to stop producing a customised firearm covered in what looks like Lego.
Microsoft Will Switch Off Recall by Default After Security Backlash
After weeks of withering criticism and exposed security flaws, Microsoft has vastly scaled back its ambitions for Recall, its AI-enabled silent recording feature, and added new privacy features. When Microsoft named its new Windows feature Recall, the company intended the word to refer to a kind of perfect, AI-enabled memory for your device. Today, the other, unintended definition of “recall”—a co
The minute-long Apple ad showing art equipment and materials being crushed down into the new iPad Pro is being called heartbreaking, wanton, and creepy. Apple first aired its "Crush" ad during the "Let Loose" event that saw the launch of the new iPad Air and iPad Pro models. It shows paints, guitars, toys, sculptures, and more, all being crushed down by an enormous weight, which then rises up agai
When celebrities show up to protest, the media follows — but so does the backlash
Alyssa Milano first became an activist more than 30 years ago. But she tells the story of her eureka moment like it was yesterday. In the late 1980s, when she starred in the sitcom Who's the Boss?, one of her fans was a teenager named Ryan White who was HIV positive. The two became friends. "He asked me if I would go on TV and give him a kiss to show that you couldn't get AIDS from casual contact,
The nuclear submarine deal with Australia has angered France and raised fears of a war with China.
The radically transparent sell-anything platform turns evasive. Just as many of the ugliest online fights begin these days, Brian "Box" Brown, an Eisner-winning illustrator and comic artist, sent a seemingly innocuous tweet. It read, in part, "my former regular freelance employer has let me know they'll be...Embracing NFTs 🙃 so...we had to part ways." The then unnamed business, Gumroad, shot back
Coca-Cola ad in Bangladesh sparks backlash for ‘denying ties with Israel’
Dhaka, Bangladesh – A 60-second Coca-Cola advertisement in Bangladesh has caused a storm of criticism for the beverage giant over its attempt to distance itself from Israel amid the war on Gaza. Since October 7, when Israel’s assault on the Gaza Strip began, dozens of companies, including Coca-Cola, have seen a decline in sales in Muslim-majority countries, with consumers calling for a boycott of
Annapoorani: Netflix removes Nayanthara film after backlash from Hindu groups
Members of hard-line Hindu groups had criticised the film for showing a Brahmin character eating meat.
Chris Hemsworth's New Movie Trailer Is Facing Backlash For Using A "Yellow Filter" To Depict Bangladesh
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Critics say the suggestion by a police commissioner is impractical, short-sighted and open to abuse.
Joni Ernst Sparks Backlash by Getting Vaccine After Spreading Conspiracy
COVID-19 vaccinations continue to be doled out to politicians, but several lawmakers have come under criticism for being among the first to be immunized after previously downplaying the severity of the coronavirus pandemic. On Sunday, Iowa GOP Senator Joni Ernst announced on Twitter that she received her first dose of the vaccine. Sharing a photo of the vaccination, she said she took it at the rec
Harvard Draws Backlash in Telling Students 'You May Wish You Weren't Asian'
Harvard University is drawing backlash after telling its students "you may wish you weren't Asian" on the school's "Anti-Asian Racism Resources" page. "When you experience racism, you can feel shame," the website read. "You may wish that you weren't Asian, but remember that your ancestors likely went through similar or even worse incidents." One Harvard student, Matteo Wong, took to Twitter to exp
President Biden is facing a record surge of immigrants at the US-Mexico border President Joe Biden has lifted the US annual refugee cap, bowing to backlash from his party after he initially opted to stick by the Trump-era figure. The Democratic president is raising the cap from 15,000 to 62,500 after outrage from progressives and refugee agencies.
Pop star apologizes to fans after relationship reveal sparks backlash | CNN
Are K-pop stars allowed to love? The answer is still a resounding “no” in some quarters – with K-pop singer Karina from the group Aespa posting a handwritten apology online after her reported relationship drew outcry from many of her more fervent followers. News of her relationship with actor Lee Jae-wook broke last week, confirmed by the agencies of both stars. The response from fans across Asia
Wearing glasses at work has become an emotive topic in Japan following reports that some firms have told female employees to remove them. Several local news outlets said some companies had "banned" eyewear for female employees for various reasons. Among them, some retail chains reportedly said glasses-wearing shop assistants gave a "cold impression".
Ubisoft CEO Condemns ‘Hateful Acts’ Against Developers Following AC Shadows Backlash - IGN
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot has spoken out about "malicious and personal online attacks" that have been directed at his employees and partners, citing it as one of his major concerns in the games industry at the moment. Guillemot gave a wide-ranging interview that was posted on the Ubisoft website on Thursday, speaking about various topics including the future of Assassin's Creed, XDefiant, and mor
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The summit had appeared close to calling for a phase-out of fossil fuels but made last-minute changes.
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Japanese band pulls 'Columbus' video after slavery backlash
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