This Week In Japan
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This Week In Japan
Need a weekly round-up of the top news stories coming out of Japan? Look no further. Tokyo-based, British content-creator Julian and Japanese entrepreneur Yasu, are here to dive into the hot topics of the week. Recorded in Tokyo, 'This Week in Japan' is the perfect blend of current news, cultural in...
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Japan's Favorite Snack Raises Price After 40 Years
This week we discuss the remarkable lengths one student went to cheat on an exam, the most unbelieve accident to ever happen when a man falling from a...
Jujutsu Kaisen Goes Big At The Box Office
This week we discuss the huge success of the latest anime movie hit 'Jujutsu Kaisen 0', how a firefighter is in trouble for moonlighting as a Youtuber...
Japanese Team Invents World's First 'Lickable' Screen
This week we discuss the sudden snowfall in Tokyo, the police department that is currently in hot water over a couple of misplaced floppy disks, the w...
Another Crazy Year in Japan: Christmas Special 2021
This week we discuss Yusaku Maezawa's successful return to earth after 12 days on the International Space Station, a mother's incredible bravery in sa...
The First Japanese Civilian Is Now In Space
This week we discuss billionaire Yusaku Maezawa who just became the first Japanese civilian to travel to space, how prolonged exposure to face masks i...
Japan’s Fried Chicken Wars Puts Christmas In Jeopardy
This week we discuss Japan's tightened border restrictions worlding the discovery of the new Omicron Covid variant, how Japan's favourite Christmas fo...
Will “Shut the F*ck Up” be Japan's Word of 2021?
This week we discuss the nominations for Japan's 'Word of the Year' 2021 competition (流行語大賞), JAXA's search for new astronauts for the first time...
Tokyo Team Recreates World's Oldest Oil Painting with AI
This week we discuss 19-year old shogi master Sōta Fujii becoming the 'Dragon King', JR East performing the 1st ever test run of its new autonomous bu...
84 Year Old Grandpa Becomes Pokémon Master
This week we discuss an Osaka landmark becoming the centre of an anti-vax photoshop controversy, a disgruntled JR West Train driver who is suing his e...
Princess Mako Marries & Leaves The Imperial Family
This week we discuss the conclusion of Princess Mako's long overdue marriage to Kei Komuro and how Tokyo's busiest train line was closed over the week...
Next-gen Vending Machines Take Japan By Storm
This week we discuss the huge volcanic eruption on Mt Aso in Kumamoto Prefecture, former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's foray into the world of Youtube,...
Ramen Shops Ban Ramen Critics & YouTubers
This week we discuss the upcoming virtual Shibuya Halloween experience, Japan's 1st ever typhoon research institute, the 2021 results of the most appe...
Japanese Climate Scientist Wins Nobel Prize
This week we discuss Japan's new Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, a brief update of Princess Mako's wedding, and the Japanese (who is now an American cit...
Japan to Lower Age Limit in Opposite-sex Onsen
This week we discuss Japan's new rules on age limits for children in opposite-sex onsen & a new app is being developed to help protect the human right...
Matcha is Gaining Worldwide Popularity
This week we discuss the growing worldwide popularity of Matcha powder and how the industry in Japan is adapting to meet demand.
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High School Creates First Ever Official Manga Course
This week we discuss Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga's decision to step down after only one year on the job and a high school in Kumamoto Prefecture wil...
Sumo Wrestler who Lost 104 Consecutive Matches Retires
This week we discuss the underdog Sumo Wrestler, Shounan-zakura, who finally called it a day after a record breaking losing streak of 104 matches and...
Golf Is Becoming the New Trendy Sport in Japan
This week we discuss the crazy seasonal weather in Japan and how Golf is becoming the new sporting trend for young Japanese adults.
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Tokyo Olympics Special: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
This week dive into the many stories surround the Tokyo 2020 games, including Japan's impressive medal haul and a Mayor in Nagoya who is under fire fo...
TeamLab's Digital Art Museum Breaks World Record
In this episode, we discuss multiple scandals involving Olympic contributors, TeamLabs Digital Art Museum becoming the most visited in the world & a U...
Giant Head Appears in the Sky over Tokyo
In this episode, we discuss "Giant floating head appears in the sky of Tokyo" and "IOC Chairman refers to Japanese as 'Chinese'".
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Sushi Ninja Busted for Industrial Espionage
In this episode, we discuss a suspected molester who jumped from a bridge at Shibuya Station, Tokyo Olympics is to be held without spectators, and Sus...
Government Officials Turned Into Anime Characters
In this episode, we discuss the delayed rainy season in Japan, the Mt. Fuji reopening for the first time in two years, and the Japanese government of...
Government Encourages 4-Day Workweek
In this episode, we discuss Emperor Naruhito's unconventional, personal statement regarding the Olympics and the Japanese Government's new guidelines...
Foreign Residence Card Checker Sparks Controversies
In this episode, we discuss the controversies in Japan over a new app that allows you to check the authenticity of a foreigner's residence card with...
We're Back! - Japan Gambles on Successful Olympics
Yasu & Julian are back after a short hiatus! We've made a few small changes to the show, but we're still providing the same informative and funny conv...
Japanese Entrepreneur Plans Journey To The Moon
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News Story of the Week: Japanese Entrepreneur Plans Journey To The Moon
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Popular Manga Character Catches COVID-19
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News Story of the Week: Popular Manga Character Catches COVID-19
Word of the Week: ベア...
Netflix To Offer Full-scholarships To Anime Creators Open To Foreigners
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News Story of the Week: A Massive Earthquake Rattles Tohoku Region and Eastern Japan
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Clubhouse App Is Making Big Waves In Japan
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News Story of the Week: Clubhouse App Is Making Big Waves In Japan
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President of Tokyo Olympics Committee Under Fire for Sexist Comments
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News Story of the Week: President of Tokyo Olympics Committee Under Fire for Comments Towards Women
Pandemic Boosts Rice Consumption in Japan
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News Story of the Week: Japan Aims to Vaccinate Around 75% of Country by October
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Silent Eating Is Trending In Japan
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Main Story of the Week: Japan Rules Against Dual Citizenship
Featured News Story: Silent...
Big Setbacks for the Japanese Entertainment Industry
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Main Story of the Week: 2nd State of Emergency causes Big Setbacks for the Japanese Entertainment Ind...
State of Emergency 2.0: Welcome to 2021
Welcome to Season 2 of This Week In Japan!
News Story of the Week: Prime Minister Suga Declared the Second State of Emergency for Tokyo a...
This Year In Japan - 2020 Review
This Week In Japan, we have a special episode, as this is the last episode of the year 2020. We first discuss the Three Biggest News Stories in Japan...
Nintendo Company Brochure Becomes Valued Collector’s Item
This Week In Japan, Nintendo Company Brochure Becomes Valued Collector’s Item, Japan Plans To Phase-out Gasoline Car Sales, and Children are Choosing...
Novelist Sues Square Enix over Game Character's Name
This Week In Japan, Go-To Travel Campaign Revised Due to Rising Corona Numbers, U.N. Council Finds Carlos Ghosn’s Arrests “Illegal”, and Novelist Sues...
Suga Pushes Digital Transformation Agency
This Week In Japan, Japan to Launch the Digital Transformation Agency, CAPCOM Repeatedly Threatened by Cyber Terrorist Group, and Princess Mako strugg...
A Countryside Mayor is the Japanese Joe Biden
This Week In Japan, Crown Prince Akishino Becomes the Official Successor to the Imperial Throne, A Countryside Mayor is the Japanese Joe Biden, and Ni...