Motoko Rich

I’m a Japanese-born American journalist who has been living in Tokyo for over two decades. I have covered various topics such as politics, foreign policy, culture and society. I am known for my selective eye and ability to capture the essence of Japan's issues.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/motoko-rich

97%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

100%

Examples:

  • Parasite
  • Squid Game
  • The article uses the term 'gunman' which could be seen as a bias towards assuming the suspect's guilt before a trial

Conflicts of Interest

100%

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Contradictions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Deceptions

95%

Examples:

  • The article uses the term 'Parasite' and 'Squid Game', which are popular Netflix shows that may not be directly relevant to the hostage situation in Japan.

Recent Articles

Shogun: A New Adaptation of James Clavell's Novel in 17th Century Japan

Shogun: A New Adaptation of James Clavell's Novel in 17th Century Japan

Broke On: Saturday, 24 February 2024 Shogun is a new adaptation of James Clavell's novel set in Japan at the dawn of the 17th century. The series follows an English sailor who lands looking for riches and ends up adopting samurai ways. Shogun has been compared to HBO's Game of Thrones due to its insanely expensive look and feel, with a focus on courtroom intrigue and backroom power plays.

Suspected Gunman Takes Hostages at Post Office in Toda, Japan

Broke On: Tuesday, 31 October 2023 A suspected gunman took hostages at a post office in Toda, Japan on October 31, 2023. The police were alerted and are currently negotiating with the suspect. The suspect's motives remain unclear. Gun violence is relatively rare in Japan due to its strict gun control laws.

Japan's Supreme Court Declares Mandatory Sterilization for Transgender Individuals Unconstitutional

Broke On: Wednesday, 25 October 2023 Japan's Supreme Court has ruled the mandatory sterilization of transgender individuals unconstitutional. The ruling overturns a 2004 law requiring individuals to be surgically sterilized before their gender could be legally recognized. The decision was in response to a lawsuit filed by a transgender man who argued the law violated his right to self-determination and was discriminatory.