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Japan's Favorite Snack Raises Price After 40 Years
This Week In Japan - February 05, 2022 06:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsThis 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 deve...
Jujutsu Kaisen 0 Goes Big At The Box Office
This Week In Japan - January 15, 2022 00:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsThis 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, ...
Jujutsu Kaisen Goes Big At The Box Office
This Week In Japan - January 15, 2022 00:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsThis 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, ...
Japanese Team Invents World's First 'Lickable' Screen
This Week In Japan - January 07, 2022 08:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsThis 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 L...
Japanese Team Invents World's 1st 'Lickable' Screen
This Week In Japan - January 07, 2022 08:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsThis 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 L...
Another Crazy Year in Japan: Christmas Special 2021
This Week In Japan - December 23, 2021 02:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsThis 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 bi...
The First Japanese Civilian Is Now In Space
This Week In Japan - December 11, 2021 03:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsThis 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...
Japan’s Fried Chicken Wars Puts Christmas In Jeopardy
This Week In Japan - December 03, 2021 08:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsThis 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 b...
Will “Shut the F*ck Up” be Japan's Word of 2021?
This Week In Japan - November 27, 2021 03:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsThis 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 in 13 years, the seemingly positive return to normalcy with low COVID-19 numbers, and how Uber Eats drivers are unhappy with the current state of flex...
Tokyo Team Recreates World's Oldest Oil Painting with AI
This Week In Japan - November 19, 2021 08:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsThis 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 bullet train system, a 16-year old girl who engineered an AI system to prevent aggressive drivers, a Tokyo team of researchers that made a 'super cl...
Tokyo Team Clones World's Oldest Oil Painting with AI
This Week In Japan - November 19, 2021 08:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsThis 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 bullet train system, a 16-year old girl who engineered an AI system to prevent aggressive drivers, a Tokyo team of researchers that made a 'super cl...
84 Year Old Grandpa Becomes Pokémon Master
This Week In Japan - November 12, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsThis 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 employer for $0.50 and how an 84-year old Granpa who has become the countries oldest Pokémon GO Master! Word of the Week: 割り勘 (wari-kan) This epi...
Princess Mako Marries & Leaves The Imperial Family
This Week In Japan - October 29, 2021 13:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsThis 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 weekend for renovations on an impressive scale! Word of the Week: 撮り鉄 (tori-tetsu) This episode was recorded on October 29th 2021 in Hiroo, Tokyo. ...
Next-gen Vending Machines Take Japan By Storm
This Week In Japan - October 22, 2021 10:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsThis 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, the end of a Japanese gamer's epic quest to collect every single Playstation game & how frozen food vending machines are pleasing customers and sa...
Ramen Shops Ban Ramen Critics & YouTubers
This Week In Japan - October 16, 2021 01:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsThis week we discuss the upcoming virtual Shibuya Halloween experience, Japan's 1st ever typhoon research institute, the 2021 results of the most appealing prefecture survey, and how ramen shops are starting to ban YouTubers and critics. Word of the week: フロリダ (furorida) This episode was recor...
Japanese Climate Scientist Wins Nobel Prize
This Week In Japan - October 09, 2021 06:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsThis 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 citizen) climate scientist Shukuro Manabe, who just won a Nobel Prize. Word of the Week: ロン毛 (ron-ge) This episode was recorded on October 8th 202...
Japan to Lower Age Limit in Opposite-sex Onsen
This Week In Japan - September 26, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsThis 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 rights of foreign works in Japan. Word of the Week: バッシュ (basshu) This episode was recorded on September 25th 2021 in Akasaka, Tokyo. Join the disc...
Matcha is Gaining Worldwide Popularity
This Week In Japan - September 18, 2021 06:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsThis week we discuss the growing worldwide popularity of Matcha powder and how the industry in Japan is adapting to meet demand. Word of the Week: 親ガチャ (oyagacha) This episode was recorded on September 17th 2021 in Akasaka, Tokyo. Join the discussion over on www.facebook.com/thisweekinjapan ...
High School Creates First Ever Official Manga Course
This Week In Japan - September 11, 2021 02:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsThis 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 will be opening the first-ever manga course for students. Word of the Week: フラグ (furagu) This episode was recorded on September 10th 2021 in Akasa...
Sumo Wrestler who Lost 104 Consecutive Matches Retires
This Week In Japan - September 04, 2021 07:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsThis 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 Bandai's popular Gunpla (Gundam Plastic) aims to cut waste and create products from more recycled plastic. Word of the Week: 逆ギレ (gyaku-gire) T...
Golf Is Becoming the New Trendy Sport in Japan
This Week In Japan - August 21, 2021 05:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsThis week we discuss the crazy seasonal weather in Japan and how Golf is becoming the new sporting trend for young Japanese adults. Word of the Week: 銀ブラ (Gin-bura) This episode was recorded on August 20th 2021 in Akasaka, Tokyo Check out our "Japan Go!" YouTube Channel at youtube.com/japango
Tokyo Olympics Special: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
This Week In Japan - August 07, 2021 05:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsThis 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 for chomping on a gold medal! Word of the Week: 陰キャ (in-kya) 陽キャ (you-kya) This episode was recorded on August 6th 2021 in Akasaka, Tokyo Check o...
TeamLab's Digital Art Museum Breaks World Record
This Week In Japan - July 24, 2021 05:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss multiple scandals involving Olympic contributors, TeamLabs Digital Art Museum becoming the most visited in the world & a Ugandan weightlifter who went on the run, hoping to remain in Japan. Due to a glitch in the recording, unfortunately, there will be no 'Word of th...
Giant Head Appears in the Sky over Tokyo
This Week In Japan - July 17, 2021 06:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss "Giant floating head appears in the sky of Tokyo" and "IOC Chairman refers to Japanese as 'Chinese'". Word of the Week: マンツーマン (Man-tsuu-man) This episode was recorded on July 16th, 2021 in Akasaka, Tokyo Check out our "Japan Go!" YouTube Channel! (youtube.com/japa...
Sushi Ninja Busted for Industrial Espionage
This Week In Japan - July 10, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss a suspected molester who jumped from a bridge at Shibuya Station, Tokyo Olympics is to be held without spectators, and Sushi Ninja busted for industrial espionage. Word of the Week: メリケン (Meri-ken) This episode was recorded on July 9th, 2021 in Akasaka, Tokyo Chec...
J-Gov Officials Turned Into Anime Characters
This Week In Japan - July 03, 2021 04:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsIn 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 officials turned into anime characters. Word of the Week: イメチェン (Ime-chen) This episode was recorded on July 2nd, 2021 in Akasaka, Tokyo Check ou...
Government Officials Turned Into Anime Characters
This Week In Japan - July 03, 2021 04:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsIn 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 officials turned into anime characters. Word of the Week: イメチェン (Ime-chen) This episode was recorded on July 2nd, 2021 in Akasaka, Tokyo Check ou...
Government Encourages 4-Day Workweek
This Week In Japan - June 26, 2021 07:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss Emperor Naruhito's unconventional, personal statement regarding the Olympics and the Japanese Government's new guidelines to make 4-day working weeks the new normal. Word of the Week: ペアルック (Pair Look) This episode was recorded on June 25th, 2021 in Akasaka, Tokyo ...
Foreign Residence Card Checker Sparks Controversies
This Week In Japan - June 19, 2021 06:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsIn 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 a smartphone. Word of the Week: ブラインドタッチ (blind touch) This episode was recorded on June 18th, 2021 in Akasaka, Tokyo Check out our "Japan Go!"...
We're Back! - Japan Gambles on Successful Olympics
This Week In Japan - June 12, 2021 07:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsYasu & 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 conversations that you've come to love! On this week's show, we discuss the current state of affairs regarding the Tokyo Olympics and share some stor...
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