<p>This week we have lots of news worth discussing including the <a href="http://en.rocketnews24.com/2015/05/26/washington-post-writer-catches-heat-for-dirty-korean-beer-joke/">Dirty Korean Bee</a>r twitter-storm, some ongoing news about <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/may/20/japanese-aquariums-vote-to-stop-buying-taiji-dolphins-hunt">aquariums acquiring dolphins</a>, and <a href="http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2015/05/24/national/social-issues/japanese-bid-labor-reform-revives-karoshi-fears/#.VWP6QeQvDQo">possible new rules for overtime</a>.</p>
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<p>This week we have lots of news worth discussing including the <a href="http://en.rocketnews24.com/2015/05/26/washington-post-writer-catches-heat-for-dirty-korean-beer-joke/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dirty Korean Bee</a>r twitter-storm, some ongoing news about <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/may/20/japanese-aquariums-vote-to-stop-buying-taiji-dolphins-hunt" rel="noopener noreferrer">aquariums acquiring dolphins</a>, and <a href="http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2015/05/24/national/social-issues/japanese-bid-labor-reform-revives-karoshi-fears/#.VWP6QeQvDQo" rel="noopener noreferrer">possible new rules for overtime</a>.</p>
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Episode 35: News Bonanza and Working Overtime!

Living Japan discusses modern Japanese culture, social issues, current events and news, and many other Japan related topics. We aim to appeal to people who have lots of experience and knowledge on Japan as to those who are just beginning to learn about Japan or are thinking of coming here for short or long term stays.

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Living Japan discusses modern Japanese culture, social issues, current events and news, and many other Japan related topics. We aim to appeal to people who have lots of experience and knowledge on Japan as to those who are just beginning to learn about Japan or are thinking of coming here for short or long term stays. On the web, you can find us at livingjapanpodcast.wordpress.com Email us any questions or comments at livingjapanpodcast@gmail.com Thanks for listening!

Living Japan discusses modern Japanese culture, social issues, current events and news, and many other Japan related topics. We aim to appeal to people who have lots of experience and knowledge on Japan as to those who are just beginning to learn about Japan or are thinking of coming here for short or long term stays.

On the web, you can find us at livingjapanpodcast.wordpress.com Email us any questions or comments at livingjapanpodcast@gmail.com Thanks for listening!

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