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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, Br

Episodes

Total: 71

Japan's Favorite Snack Raises Price After 40 Years
2022/2/5

This week we discuss the remarkable lengths one student went to cheat on an exam, the most unbelieve

Jujutsu Kaisen Goes Big At The Box Office
2022/1/15

This week we discuss the huge success of the latest anime movie hit 'Jujutsu Kaisen 0', ho

Japanese Team Invents World's First 'Lickable' Screen
2022/1/7

This week we discuss the sudden snowfall in Tokyo, the police department that is currently in hot wa

Another Crazy Year in Japan: Christmas Special 2021
2021/12/23

This week we discuss Yusaku Maezawa's successful return to earth after 12 days on the Internati

The First Japanese Civilian Is Now In Space
2021/12/11

This week we discuss billionaire Yusaku Maezawa who just became the first Japanese civilian to trave

Japan’s Fried Chicken Wars Puts Christmas In Jeopardy
2021/12/3

This week we discuss Japan's tightened border restrictions worlding the discovery of the new Om

Will “Shut the F*ck Up” be Japan's Word of 2021?
2021/11/27

This week we discuss the nominations for Japan's 'Word of the Year' 2021 competition

Tokyo Team Recreates World's Oldest Oil Painting with AI
2021/11/19

This week we discuss 19-year old shogi master Sōta Fujii becoming the 'Dragon King', JR Ea

84 Year Old Grandpa Becomes Pokémon Master
2021/11/12

This week we discuss an Osaka landmark becoming the centre of an anti-vax photoshop controversy, a d

Princess Mako Marries & Leaves The Imperial Family
2021/10/29

This week we discuss the conclusion of Princess Mako's long overdue marriage to Kei Komuro and

Next-gen Vending Machines Take Japan By Storm
2021/10/22

This week we discuss the huge volcanic eruption on Mt Aso in Kumamoto Prefecture, former Prime Minis

Ramen Shops Ban Ramen Critics & YouTubers
2021/10/16

This week we discuss the upcoming virtual Shibuya Halloween experience, Japan's 1st ever typhoo

Japanese Climate Scientist Wins Nobel Prize
2021/10/9

This week we discuss Japan's new Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, a brief update of Princess Mako&

Japan to Lower Age Limit in Opposite-sex Onsen
2021/9/26

This week we discuss Japan's new rules on age limits for children in opposite-sex onsen & a

Matcha is Gaining Worldwide Popularity
2021/9/18

This week we discuss the growing worldwide popularity of Matcha powder and how the industry in Japan

High School Creates First Ever Official Manga Course
2021/9/11

This week we discuss Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga's decision to step down after only one year

Sumo Wrestler who Lost 104 Consecutive Matches Retires
2021/9/4

This week we discuss the underdog Sumo Wrestler, Shounan-zakura, who finally called it a day after a

Golf Is Becoming the New Trendy Sport in Japan
2021/8/21

This week we discuss the crazy seasonal weather in Japan and how Golf is becoming the new sporting t

Tokyo Olympics Special: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
2021/8/7

This week dive into the many stories surround the Tokyo 2020 games, including Japan's impressiv

TeamLab's Digital Art Museum Breaks World Record
2021/7/24

In this episode, we discuss multiple scandals involving Olympic contributors, TeamLabs Digital Art M