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This Week In Japan Japan Insider
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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 insight, and in-depth discussions all woven through a friendly conversation between the two hosts. Stay up-to-date with the flow of stories streaming out of Japan, no matter where you are. You can also find us on our Japan Go! YouTube Channel at: youtube.com/japango. [Japanese Explanation] 毎週、日本で今話題のニュースについて、東京在住のイギリス人クリエイターJulianと日本人起業家Yasuが英語で意見を交わしています。楽しく話題のニュースを振り返りながら、英語のリスニングがしたい方へ！
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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 roof caused another woman to fall out of a window, Japan's favorite snack is finally raising it's price by ¥2 after 40 years and a videogame developer has requested that fans do not send chocolate and presents to their favorite videogame characters this year.
Word of the Week:
アラサー (ara-saa)
アラフォー (ara-foo)
アラフィフ (ara-fifu)
This episode was recorded on February 4th 2022 in Hiroo, Tokyo.
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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 & the unlikely new toy that's taking Japan by storm!
Word of the Week:
イクメン (iku-men)
This episode was recorded on January 14th 2022 in Hiroo, Tokyo.
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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 world's oldest person Kane Tanaka turning 119, a team from Meiji University inventing a lickable screen you can taste and Convenience store chain Lawson's vision for a greener future.
Words of the Week:
ドンマイ - (don-mai)
バリアフリー (baria-furii)
レスバ (re-su-ba)
This episode was recorded on January 7th 2022 in Hiroo, Tokyo.
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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 saving her child from a burning building, an all-boys school in Tokyo that has started a Gentlemen's Education curriculum and we reminisce on the biggest story of 2021 in Japan.
Words of the Week:
クリパ (kuripa)
タコパ (takopa)
パリピ (paripi)
This episode was recorded on December 22nd 2021 in Hiroo, Tokyo.
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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 is causing unexpected anxiety and outrage as a school in Tokyo asks students to relinquish their social media passwords.
Word of the Week:
学歴フィルター (gakureki-firutā)
This episode was recorded on December 10th 2021 in Hiroo, Tokyo.
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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 food (fried chicken) is facing severe shortages, and how Japanese workers are dreading the return of the high pressure, end of year party known as bounenkai.
Word of the Week:
バップ (bappu)
This episode was recorded on December 3rd 2021 in Hiroo, Tokyo.
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Customer Reviews
Not quite like other podcasts
I love this podcast. i am a Japanese person living in the US and i assume most of the audience is not from Japan. This podcast proves that more and more people are interested in Japan abroad and it is good to see. Unlike other news sources, they pick interesting news topics and are very entertaining. Keep up the good work!
Enjoyable deep dive of the news
I’ve been fascinated by Japan since my first visit there in 2008 but only the last year have I decided to take my interest to the next level and really *learn* about Japan. I am also learning Japanese. This podcasts gives me so much to work with. Not just current events, but cultural insights, unique phrases that I won’t find in my textbook, and personal stories about living in Japan that are invaluable. Love these guys!
All the way from Japan
Listened to the episode, “Abe’s Vacant Summer Vacation” Great Jazzy intro! Julian and Yasu, you both have great podcasting voices. This podcast has a very professional feel but is also carefree. Love the humour then and there.
The episode is packed with intriguing stories from Japan. The more I hear, the more I want to move to Japan. Quite surprised with the influence and power of the Governor of Tokyo. On another note, I would never complain about way too much food. If I did, I would have been a “Dai shippai”. I agree that most people see social media as an easy fix to all their problems. Love the new initiative of charging people for plastic bags.
The podcast is super informative. I love how you both look at the stories from a different perspective. I learned a few Japanese words, as well. Thank you for publishing great content. Recommend this to anyone who enjoys listening to varying views on the news and society.