Why Japanese Oscar Contender ‘Black Box Diaries’ Isn’t Being Shown in Japan
Shiori Ito’s searing indictment of Japan’s justice system in handling sexual assault cases is nominated for best documentary feature at Sunday’s Academy Awards.
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Japan's MeToo icon is up for an Oscar - but her film can't air in her country
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Why Anora should win the best picture Oscar
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Why The Substance should win the best picture Oscar
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Why I’m Still Here should win the best picture Oscar
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Antony shown red card for late lunge vs. Getafe
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The Oscars are more international than ever. So why is the international film category broken?
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Japan to court Tesla on Nissan investment
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Japan battles largest wildfire in decades
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Is the downfall of a Japanese star a turning point for women's rights?
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Lammy hosts UK-Japanese private business roundtable
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How a monster Japanese success conquered the world
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Black Men Smile prioritizes Black joy in bleak times
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Romania’s pro-Moscow presidential contender quizzed by prosecutors
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