Amakara Japan

By Michelle Wagley

Discussing the news of Japan that might not hit international headlines... more

· Society & Culture

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How many episodes does Amakara Japan have?

The podcast currently has 27 episodes available.

Amakara Japan episodes:

July 24, 2019 Amakara Japan Ep. 7 - What does "Amakara" mean; the gangs of Japan; Teaching time vs. hours worked; customer is "king"
On this episode, Yasushi and Michelle respond to listeners' question about the meaning of Amakara. We also discuss the crackdown on payoffs to the Yakuza in preparation to the 2020 Olympics; how Japan's teachers work the most hours internationally, but the fewest hours actually teaching in the classroom; as well as discuss if the customer really is "king" in Japan.
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24min
July 16, 2019 Amakara Japan Ep. 6 - #Kutoo, Paternity leave, and mandatory English for fencers
Yasushi, Steven and Michelle discuss the recent controversy of workplace rules and regulations, including females wearing high heels at work, a man's repercussions of taking paternity leave and mandatory English learning in order to be on Japan's national fencing team.
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22min
July 09, 2019 Amakara Japan Ep. 5 - Minimum Wage, High school baseball and a sexual assault case
This week, Yasushi, Steven, and Michelle discuss the minimum wage in Japan, a new rule for high school baseball teams and a very controversial case regarding rape/sexual assault.
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21min
June 21, 2019 Amakara Japan Ep. 4 - Vacation days, child rearing and sports festivals
Yasushi, Steven, and Michelle discuss the new laws that have passed regarding mandatory vacation days, corporeal punishment, and safety concerning Japanese sports festivals.
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20min
June 02, 2019 Amakara Japan Ep. 3 - New policies for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, pregnant women and Japanese names
In this episode, Yasushi and Michelle discuss new laws being created in Japan in regards to the 2020 Olympics, fees for pregnant women and how Japanese people hope to soon introduce themselves to foreigners.
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23min
May 27, 2019 Amakara Japan Ep. 2 - Old age drivers and overworked teachers
Yasushi, Michelle and Steven discuss recent news about an auto accident caused by a high ranking senior citizen. We also discuss the working culture of Japanese teachers and the side-effects of depression for them.
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12min
May 13, 2019 Amakara Japan - Ep. 1 - Reiwa - The New Era of Japan
Yasushi and Michelle discuss the recent abdication of the Imperial Throne and the history behind the traditions
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18min

FAQs about Amakara Japan:

How many episodes does Amakara Japan have?

The podcast currently has 27 episodes available.