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Japan government plans to seek court order to dissolve Unification Church https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/09/a887888a706b-update1-japan-govt-plans-to-seek-court-order-to-dissolve-unification-church.html

80 women arrested in Tokyo's Kabukicho for alleged prostitution https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/10/76a6a3b25794-80-women-arrested-in-tokyos-kabukicho-for-alleged-prostitution.html

Top court upholds ruling in favor of Japan's ban on dual nationality https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/10/79690722ca9e-top-court-upholds-ruling-in-favor-of-japans-ban-on-dual-nationality.html

Japan rice exports up 600% over 8 years amid growing int'l 'onigiri' love - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230929/p2a/00m/0bu/018000c

Japan school absenteeism at record high of nearly 300,000 in FY 2022 https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/10/d8cd090637bd-japan-school-absenteeism-at-record-high-of-nearly-300000-in-fy-2022.html

Visitor tax starts at popular west Japan island Miyajima in bid to combat overtourism - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20231002/p2a/00m/0li/014000c

Johnny & Associates renames itself to Smile-Up due to J-pop scandal https://asiabusinessdaily.substack.com/p/johnny-and-associates-renames-itself

Luxury lockup: Former Japan prison to open as high-end hotel in 2026 https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/10/a2e188fc6925-luxury-lockup-former-japan-prison-to-open-as-high-end-hotel-in-2026.html

Totoro sequel anime, Mei and the Baby Catbus, to screen at Ghibli theme park this fall | SoraNews24 -Japan News- https://soranews24.com/2023/10/06/totoro-sequel-anime-mei-and-the-baby-catbus-to-screen-at-ghibli-theme-park-this-fall

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Articles from this week's episodeAt 90, oldest female McDonald's Japan staffer shares longevity secrets - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230922/p2a/00m/0bu/007000c【独自】24歳女性死亡「結婚の予定」　「1週間前 SNS既読なし」　20分間暴行を受けたか｜FNNプライムオンライン https://www.fnn.jp/articles/-/591758 Japan pharma startup developing world-first drug to grow new teeth https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/09/d56fb464a52b-japan-pharma-startup-developing-world-first-drug-to-grow-new-teeth.htmlControversial U.S. livestreamer arrested over trespassing in Osaka https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/09/5eaac6592ff4-controversial-us-livestreamer-arrested-over-trespassing-in-osaka.htmlNHK to suspend new contracts with talent of scandal-hit Johnny's https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/09/4c311d6807e5-nhk-to-suspend-new-contracts-with-talent-of-scandal-hit-johnnys.htmlSolar oversupply leads southwest Japan utility to offer limited 'free' power - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230929/p2a/00m/0bu/036000cReal-life pilotable anime-style robots now on sale in Japan【Video】 | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/09/28/real-life-pilotable-anime-style-robots-now-on-sale-in-japan%e3%80%90video%e3%80%91/McDonald’s ad in Japan causes controversy overseas | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/09/26/mcdonalds-ad-in-japan-causes-controversy-overseas/ Studio Ghibli set to become subsidiary of Nippon TV - The Japan Times https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2023/09/21/companies/nippon-tv-ghibli-acquisition/ Charges dropped again over death of detained Sri Lankan woman - The Japan Times https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/09/29/japan/sri-lanka-detainee-death-no-charges Check out our sponsors!

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Articles from this week's episode

若手医師「100連勤・月200時間超の残業」で自殺...院長は『自己研鑽』と説明　一方で同僚ら語る過酷な環境　悔いる母「全国の医師に関わる問題」（MBSニュース） - Yahoo!ニュース https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/828deb502adf5fd46f8665f9c6c372fa3d79da4a

Centenarians in Japan hit record 92,139, women account for 88% https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/09/1d7120f49c8f-centenarians-in-japan-hit-record-92139-women-account-for-88.html

Johnny & Associates considers changing name as criticism mounts - The Japan Times https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/09/20/japan/society/johnnys-may-change-company-name/

Nearly half of salarymen in Japan spend less than $3.40 on lunch a day: poll - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230913/p2a/00m/0bu/002000c

400,000 nuisance calls made to Japan embassy in China over Fukushima https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/09/b80b1d6d66b7-400000-nuisance-calls-made-to-japan-embassy-in-china-over-fukushima.html

https://reddit.com/r/japannews/s/1EyVC4R9R5

TSMC prizes Japan's chips skills after U.S. stumbles - The Japan Times https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2023/09/13/companies/tsmc-taiwan-japan-us-chips/

https://youtu.be/96iJsdGkl44?si=xS3OYKJ3Gclpg24w

Fantasy RPG-style cosplay weapon shop opening in downtown Tokyo | SoraNews24 -Japan News- https://soranews24.com/2023/09/21/fantasy-rpg-style-cosplay-weapon-shop-opening-in-downtown-tokyo

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0:00 Intro / Ricky Is a Human (Mitch forgets to roll intro video)

2:30 The TV Story

7:30 Sakurajima Foot Bath

13:10 Mitch Is Obsessed with the I've Had It Podcast

14:55 Idiot Streamers Invading Japan

28:00 Jonny's Scandal Continues

31:50 Discussing ONE OK ROCK's Concert

35:10 Looms and The Odyssey

36:50 Same-Sex Marriage in Japan

40:51 Don't Come to Shibuya for Halloween

43:10 Mitch Meets His First Japanese Swiftie

44:55 Japanese Woman Stopped at Hawaiian Immigration Suspected of Prostitution

46:25 Irate Man Sets Home On Fire Over Mother's Cooking

47:33 Flush Toilet With Phone

50:33 Egg Pizza and More!

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Articles from this week's episode

Johnny Kitagawa: J-pop agency's new boss Higashiyama also faces abuse allegations

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-66748236

Advertisers cutting ties with Johnny’s over sexual abuse

https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15003467

Japan court denies spousal benefits to same-sex couple

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/09/17d2b63a4976-japan-court-rejects-damages-claim-by-woman-over-same-sex-benefits.html

Tokyo's Shibuya mayor says "Don't come" for Halloween

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/09/0f42225290b0-tokyos-shibuya-mayor-says-dont-come-for-halloween.html

「犯罪者扱い」ハワイで日本人女性“入国拒否”　売春疑われる？若い女性から相談急増

https://news.tv-asahi.co.jp/news_international/articles/000315421.html

Irritated because dinner did not taste good, a 50-year-old unemployed man attempted to burn down his parents’ house

https://goemon-jp.com/vi/news/irritated-because-parents-dinner-did-not-taste-good-50-year-old-unemployed-man-attempted-to-burn-down-parents-house-1RpEipD5JzbLi2iNMQ8WeZ?language=en

Flush by phone: Japan toilet maker responds to demand for touch-free facilities

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230908/p2a/00m/0bu/033000c

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Just a moment... https://japanjunky.com/what-is-kanreki/

Japanese YouTuber convicted of copyright violation after uploading Let’s Play videos - The Verge https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/7/23863271/japanese-youtuber-lets-play-copyright-infringement-steins-gate

https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/02/asia/japan-speed-dating-parents-low-fertility-intl-hnk/index.html

'Touristship' raises awareness about problems with too many travelers in Kyoto, beyond - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230904/p2a/00m/0li/013000c

Defense in Kyoto Animation arson trial says suspect not mentally fit https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/09/7e60f1092db4-man-admits-carrying-out-fatal-2019-kyoto-animation-arson-attack.html

Japan prison with serious inmate abuse record tests addressing inmates politely - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230901/p2a/00m/0na/031000c

67-year-old Woman Arrested for Slapping another Male Customer for “Rudely Cutting In Line” At a 100-yen Store https://goemon-jp.com//vi/news/67-year-old-woman-arrested-for-slapping-another-male-customer-for-rudely-cutting-in-line-at-a-100-yen-store-82NAbzmJFBXhMqsCKHEtZe

Johnny's talent agency admits sexual abuse by founder, head resigns https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/09/4e88a87bf23a-urgent-head-of-johnnys-talent-agency-to-quit-over-abuse-scandal-source.html

オーストラリア人の英会話講師（31）逮捕　住宅押し入り「金あるか」70代男性ケガさせ逃走の疑い　東京（FNNプライムオンライン） - Yahoo!ニュース https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/af8b11a751d142f0991ab90c082b98013b28005a

Japanese educators want to allow students to use robot substitutes to attend school | SoraNews24 -Japan News- https://soranews24.com/2023/09/07/japanese-educators-want-to-allow-students-to-use-robot-substitutes-to-attend-school

Netflix’s Live-Action One Piece Adaptation: The Kotaku Review https://kotaku.com/one-piece-netflix-live-action-oda-luffy-review-anime-1850788857

Reddit - Dive into anything https://reddit.com/r/japanlife/s/JkjHVVPT5A

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1:00 Mitch has positive news!

9:38 Kishida eats 'safe and delicious' Fukushima fish

https://nypost.com/2023/08/31/the-simpsons-predicted-japanese-prime-minister-eating-radioactive-fukushima-fish-fans-say/

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11:03 Chinese boycotts of Japanese products continue to cancel trips

https://www.tokyo-np.co.jp/article/273461

15:12 Rampant “nuisance calls” from China following release of treated water

https://newsdig.tbs.co.jp/articles/-/684800

17:34 One man's sex doll museum pushing limits in Japan's subculture scene

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/09/d4a6b4297902-feature-one-mans-sex-doll-museum-pushing-limits-in-japans-subculture-scene.html

20:31 Internet Jesus explains why Anime characters don't look Western

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mkM_hMvsos

23:55 Mitch goes off on some nerd tangent about Firefly/Serenity

24:32 Fukuoka driving school lets participants try drunk driving to expose dangers

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230825/p2a/00m/0na/033000c

27:33 90-year-old Japanese alpinist summits Mt. Fuji in wheelchair

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/08/05280e8b165c-90-year-old-japanese-alpinist-summits-mt-fuji-in-wheelchair.html

32:31 McDonald’s wants to remind you that French fries are actually vegetables … to celebrate Vegetable Day

https://twitter.com/McDonaldsJapan/status/1697006278537589043?s=20

35:56 First-ever live-action Pokémon-themed TV drama on the way with former idol singer starring

https://soranews24.com/2023/08/31/first-ever-live-action-pokemon-themed-tv-drama-on-the-way-with-former-idol-singer-starring/

44:25 Saitama has Skyline and NSX police cars!

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45:35 Fish and Rice Podcast / Osaka talk

47:23 American ALT posts student abuse video --- for internet clout?

48:40 Mitch mentioned Casually Explained

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8-yr-old girl dies of suspected heatstroke after PE class at Hokkaido school - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230823/p2a/00m/0na/001000c

Japan to require day nurseries, schools to block sex offenders from jobs https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/08/38279cd193b5-japan-to-require-day-nurseries-schools-to-block-sex-offenders-from-jobs.html

Japan event organizer to press charges in DJ Soda groping case https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/08/4a7d910efd64-japan-event-organizer-to-press-charges-in-dj-soda-groping-case.html

2 men tell police they didn't mean to grope DJ Soda at west Japan music event - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230822/p2a/00m/0na/011000c

Japan firms reduce teleworking despite workers' strong demand: survey https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/08/b585c5a304e3-japan-firms-reduce-teleworking-despite-workers-strong-demand-survey.html

Real estate agencies concerned about skyscraper construction boom in central Tokyo - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230822/p2a/00m/0bu/016000c

LDP lawmaker resigns following backlash over Eiffel Tower snap | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14986723

How do young Japanese women spend their hard-earned money to treat themselves? | SoraNews24 -Japan News- https://soranews24.com/2023/08/25/how-do-young-japanese-women-spend-their-hard-earned-money-to-treat-themselves/

Japanese boss’ kind reaction to employee ditching work, playing pachinko, losing company car in fire | SoraNews24 -Japan News- https://soranews24.com/2023/08/24/japanese-boss-kind-reaction-to-employee-ditching-work-playing-pachinko-losing-company-car-in-fire/

Japan’s Ninja Bear shot and killed in Hokkaido, eaten as yakiniku in Tokyo, to become stew next | SoraNews24 -Japan News- https://soranews24.com/2023/08/24/japans-ninja-bear-shot-and-killed-in-hokkaido-eaten-as-yakiniku-in-tokyo-to-become-stew-next

Super Mario voice actor Charles Martinet “stepping away” from voicing Nintendo characters | SoraNews24 -Japan News- https://soranews24.com/2023/08/22/super-mario-voice-actor-charles-martinet-stepping-away-from-voicing-nintendo-characters/

Rick and Morty in Japan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_246-G6DnuY

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Japan economy gets major boost from weak currency - BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/business-66506126

[C/W] DJ Soda addresses the sexual assault she faced during a performance in Japan and the secondary harassment she received online | allkpop https://www.allkpop.com/article/2023/08/c-w-dj-soda-addresses-the-sexual-assault-she-faced-during-a-performance-in-japan-and-the-secondary-harassment-she-received-online

Over 7,200 Japan firms employing foreign trainees broke law https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/08/09167237d52f-over-7200-japan-firms-employing-foreign-trainees-broke-law.html

Japan to give Hawaii $2 million in aid as wildfire death toll tops 100 https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/08/a7d4588f9d9a-death-toll-in-hawaii-wildfires-reaches-106.html

Biden hopes to tighten S. Korean, Japanese bond at Camp David | Reuters https://www.reuters.com/world/biden-hopes-tighten-s-korean-japanese-bond-camp-david-2023-08-17/

Nara deer shikadamari mystery deepens as tourists return to Nara park | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/08/19/nara-deer-shikadamari-mystery-deepens-as-tourists-return-to-nara-park/

Japanese convenience store pasta called “a monstrosity” by foreigners online | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/08/17/japanese-convenience-store-pasta-called-a-monstrosity-by-foreigners-online/

Human hair from India helps make Japanese buses more efficient | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/08/15/human-hair-from-india-helps-make-japanese-buses-more-efficient/

Studio Ghibli releases new plush toy backpacks for adults and children | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/08/12/studio-ghibli-releases-new-plush-toy-backpacks-for-adults-and-children

Giant Pokémon appear in Yokohama sky in awesome drone art show at World Championships【Pics, vids】 | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/08/14/giant-pokemon-appear-in-yokohama-sky-in-awesome-drone-art-show-at-world-championships%e3%80%90pics-vids%e3%80%91

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More students studying abroad despite having to bear higher costs | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14979372

China lifts ban on group tours to Japan | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20230810_05/

China condemns Aso’s ‘resolve to fight’ remarks over Taiwan | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14978555

China breached Japan's classified defense networks, The Washington Post reports | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20230808_12/

18,110 people hospitalized and 18 died due to heat stroke in Japan https://goemon-jp.com/vi/news/18110-people-hospitalized-and-18-died-due-to-heat-stroke-in-japan-kH1g7Fv4bffYcE5F62GdvF?language=en

Japan's smoking rates continue to decline for men, women in 2022 https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/08/b16142dbe221-japans-smoking-rates-continue-to-decline-for-men-women-in-2022.html

Japanese countryside town makes giant corn maze full of oni for summer | SoraNews24 -Japan News- https://soranews24.com/2023/08/10/japanese-countryside-town-makes-giant-corn-maze-full-of-oni-for-summer/

The massive Pokémon card public art display going on in Japan right now is a thing of beauty【Pics】 | SoraNews24 -Japan News- https://soranews24.com/2023/08/11/the-massive-pokemon-card-public-art-display-going-on-in-japan-right-now-is-a-thing-of-beauty%e3%80%90pics%e3%80%91/

Neo Shinjuku Atsushi: New cyberpunk restaurant bar serves post-apocalyptic food in Tokyo | SoraNews24 -Japan News- https://soranews24.com/2023/08/12/neo-shinjuku-atsushi-new-cyberpunk-restaurant-bar-serves-post-apocalyptic-food-in-tokyo/

New Legend of Zelda Boss is a canned coffee, gives you a chance at awesome jacket loot【Pics】 | SoraNews24 -Japan News- https://soranews24.com/2023/08/12/new-legend-of-zelda-boss-is-a-canned-coffee-gives-you-a-chance-at-awesome-jacket-loot%e3%80%90pics%e3%80%91

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Japan junior high students average 12% correct answers in English oral test https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/07/9ed466e60cbe-japan-jr-high-kids-average-12-correct-answers-in-english-oral-test.html

Over 140 Japan-born foreign minors to get special permission to stay https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/08/6e5921c78c2a-over-140-japan-born-foreign-minors-to-get-special-permission-to-stay.html

Japan sushi chain drops suit against teen over soy sauce bottle prank https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/08/b34369d0dfd4-japan-sushi-chain-drops-suit-against-teen-over-licking-soy-bottle.html

Japan LDP members' photos of study tour in France spark online controversy - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230801/p2a/00m/0na/005000c

Decapitated head in Sapporo case was filmed at home: source https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/08/c443c2a78b03-decapitated-head-in-sapporo-case-was-filmed-at-home-source.html

Japanese figure skating icon Yuzuru Hanyu announces marriage https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/08/5c952ffd6a5a-breaking-news-japanese-figure-skating-icon-yuzuru-hanyu-announces-marriage.html

Typhoon over Okinawa kills 1, leaves third of homes without power https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/08/ebf5d8832d49-powerful-typhoon-approaches-japans-okinawa-leaves-1-dead.html

Halloween "Joker" attacker gets 23 years for Tokyo train stabbing, fire https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/07/5efe99cfc327-halloween-joker-attacker-gets-23-yrs-for-tokyo-train-stabbing-fire.html

Locals warn Mt. Fuji-climbing visitors to take challenge seriously https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/08/b4cd19b75343-locals-warn-mt-fuji-climbing-visitors-to-take-challenge-seriously.html

Japan eyes new system to fine cyclists for traffic violations https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/08/bb87f511e85a-japan-eyes-new-system-to-fine-cyclists-for-traffic-violations.html

Japan gov't sticks to plan to scrap health insurance cards in fall 2024 - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230803/p2a/00m/0na/022000c

‘Barbenheimer’ memes trigger anger in atomic-bombed Japan - The Japan Times https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2023/08/02/film/barbie-oppenheimer-meme-backlash/

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Brand-new Pikachu manhole covers coming to Japanese city to celebrate Pokémon World Championships | SoraNews24 -Japan News- https://soranews24.com/2023/08/05/brand-new-pikachu-manhole-covers-coming-to-japanese-city-to-celebrate-pokemon-world-championships/

Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely | SoraNews24 -Japan News- https://soranews24.com/2023/08/02/sales-of-japans-most-convenient-train-ticket-shopping-payment-cards-suspended-indefinitely/

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