Today's show features a discussion with Charles Ward, better known to his friends as Charlie, and increasingly well-known as the creator of the manga character Fukuro-chan. Charlie discusses a wide range of topics -- from his year-long bicycle journey around Japan to the many interesting activities he's been involved in since moving to Matsumoto.

Key Words: manga; bicycling around Japan; Fukurochan; Japanese constitution; peace; Matsumoto area's best attractions; podcasts about Japan