The Best Japanese Hair Products Reduce Frizz and Enhance Shine

At the core of Japanese haircare is a philosophy that treats the scalp like skin. Celebrity hairstylist Sky Kim explains, ...
ジャパンタイムズ

‘Blonde’: Conformist classrooms get a satirical makeover

It’s a story that is all too familiar in Japan: A middle-school girl who is a natural brunette is told to dye her hair black by a teacher, citing a school rule. Instead of complying, the student stops ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Tokyo: Rising Director Yuichiro Sakashita Delivers Sharp Social Satire in ‘Blonde’

The 38-year-old filmmaker discusses his socially charged comedy, inspired by a real-life student revolt over Japan’s outdated school rules. By Patrick Brzeski Asia Bureau Chief With Blonde, premiering ...
朝日新聞社

Dyed hair and nail art ok! More Japanese firms relax rules in tussle for workers

When 22-year-old Hinako Mori moved to Tokyo last year, she chose to work part-time at Don Quijote, a major discount retailer, for one main reason - it doesn’t care what color her hair is. Sporting ash ...
The Straits Times

Dyed hair and nail art OK: More Japanese firms relax rules in tussle for workers

TOKYO – When 22-year-old Hinako Mori moved to Tokyo in 2024, she chose to work part-time at Don Quijote, a major discount retailer, for one main reason – it does not care what colour her hair is.