Small Talk Japan

Allegations against Japan's biggest boy band producer, the dairy crisis of Japan, weird new gadgets in Japan, and more! That's what Mitch and Ricky talk about on this week's episode of Small Talk Japan!

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New ex-member of Johnny's talent agency claims teenage sexual abuse https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/05/34edabd6d1a3-alleged-sex-abuse-victim-lauds-apology-of-johnnys-head-seeks-change.html

Tokyo ranked as world’s second wealthiest city after New York | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14894025

Japan to accept wounded Ukrainian soldiers for treatment https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/05/43991dab3e0d-japan-to-accept-wounded-ukrainian-soldiers-for-treatment.html

'Dairy crisis' hits Japan as farm bankruptcies see 10-year high - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230511/p2a/00m/0bu/038000c

Bear attack on angler suspected after human head found at Japan lake https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/05/7629723db555-bear-attack-on-angler-suspected-after-human-head-found-at-japan-lake.html

How a former yakuza criminal went from a jail cell in Japan to fighting the war in Ukraine - ABC News https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-05-17/former-japanese-yakuza-criminal-joins-foreign-legion-in-ukraine/102276660

Kabuki actor Ichikawa Ennosuke in hospital, suicide attempt suspected https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/05/836b59e3166f-popular-kabuki-actor-ichikawa-ennosuke-taken-to-hospital.html

Universal Studios Japan lifts ban on hugging, high-fiving mascots | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/05/19/universal-studios-japan-lifts-ban-on-hugging-high-fiving-mascots/

Japanese police make first-ever YouTuber arrest for uploading video game gameplay videos | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/05/19/japanese-police-make-first-ever-youtuber-arrest-for-uploading-video-game-gameplay-videos/

Super Mario Sunshine-style water splash event coming to Universal Studios Japan this summer | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/05/18/super-mario-sunshine-style-water-splash-event-coming-to-universal-studios-japan-this-summer

Kobe man arrested after threatening driving school with 1,500 origami cranes | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/05/17/kobe-man-arrested-after-threatening-driving-school-with-1500-origami-cranes/

Japan’s newest vending machine absorbs CO2 from the environment | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/05/17/japans-newest-vending-machine-absorbs-co2-from-the-environment/

Japan’s weirdest gadget maker has a new fan just to dry off your legs (and crotch)【Photos】 | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/05/17/japans-weirdest-gadget-maker-has-a-new-fan-just-to-dry-off-your-legs-and-crotch%e3%80%90photos%e3%80%91/

What should you do if you get stuck in an elevator in an earthquake? Japan’s NHK offers five tips | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/05/15/what-should-you-do-if-you-get-stuck-in-an-elevator-in-an-earthquake-japans-nhk-offers-five-tips

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This week, Natsuki is back in studio with Mitch to talk about crime in Japan, parental harassment, convenience stores with beer on tap, the new Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom merch, and more!

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Articles from this week's episode

Japan lowers COVID threat level to same as flu in major policy shift https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/05/40b13036adf1-japan-lowers-covid-threat-level-to-same-as-flu-in-major-policy-shift.html

Nearly 40% of people surveyed in Japan going without a mask | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14903672

Rolex store in Tokyo robbed, 4 men taken into custody https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/05/5231b52d7df9-rolex-store-in-tokyo-robbed-4-men-taken-into-custody.html

首相官邸敷地内で拳銃自殺か　警備中の警視庁機動隊員 ｜ 共同通信 https://nordot.app/1027008733696950272

マイナンバーカード コンビニの証明書交付システム 一時停止を要請 | NHK | マイナンバー https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20230509/k10014061271000.html

Several injured as predawn M5.2 quake rattles Tokyo Bay area https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/05/c9d9160e99ca-urgent-strong-quake-jolts-chiba-tokyo-other-areas.html

Tokyo teacher sent to prosecutors for alleged murder,likely laden with debt https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/05/bfca4caabb42-tokyo-teacher-sent-to-prosecutors-for-murder-likely-laden-with-debt.html

Mysterious fireballs seen crossing sky over Okinawa https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/05/d3c17eb11617-mysterious-fireballs-seen-crossing-sky-over-okinawa.html

Do childless adults in Japan face parental harassment? - UCA News https://www.ucanews.com/news/do-childless-adults-in-japan-face-parental-harassment/101250

The Japanese convenience store where you can drink beer on tap | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/05/12/the-japanese-convenience-store-where-you-can-drink-beer-on-tap

Japanese Self-Defense Force mulls removing its ban on tattoos | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/05/11/japanese-self-defense-force-mulls-removing-its-ban-on-tattoos/

Japan has a pizza for dogs, so of course we tried it | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/05/09/japan-has-a-pizza-for-dogs-so-of-course-we-tried-it/

Light-up Master Sword, Rupee dishes, and heart notebook all part of new Legend of Zelda merch line | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/05/08/light-up-master-sword-rupee-dishes-and-heart-notebook-all-part-of-new-legend-of-zelda-merch-lin

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This week, Mitch and Ricky talk about the most popular destinations for foreign tourists in Japan, the earthquake that shook Japan, Jack Ma working in Tokyo, and more!

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Articles from this week's episode

Shiga Pref. hoping Austria-shaped Lake Biwa makes tourism splash https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/05/343aa201fb00-shiga-pref-hoping-austria-shaped-lake-biwa-makes-tourism-splash.html

FOCUS: Japan moves to criminalize exploitative photo voyeurism https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/05/830036798422-focus-japan-moves-to-criminalize-exploitative-photo-voyeurism.html

Alibaba's Jack Ma joins University of Tokyo as visiting professor https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/05/7a6bc6de66e8-alibabas-jack-ma-joins-university-of-tokyo-as-visiting-professor.html

Super Mario creator says new movie humanizes popular game character https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/04/7847fdb84097-super-mario-creator-says-new-movie-humanizes-popular-game-character.html

残業「月80時間」過労死ライン超える中学校教員依然4割近く 17年前に夫を過労で亡くした遺族「今も全く同じことが起こっている」 | TBS NEWS DIG https://newsdig.tbs.co.jp/articles/-/461965

M6.5 quake rocks central Japan amid Golden Week holidays, 1 dies https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/05/40de734dcd7e-urgent-m63-quake-rocks-central-japan-no-tsunami-threat.html

45% of young people in Japan have suicidal thoughts: survey https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/05/98d8e885dbde-45-of-young-people-in-japan-have-suicidal-thoughts-survey.html

Forced participation in religious activities to be classified as child abuse in Japan | The Straits Times https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/forced-participation-in-religious-activities-to-be-classified-as-child-abuse-in-japan

FOCUS: LDP resistance imperils passage of Japan LGBT law before G-7 https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/05/c193401ef44a-focus-ldp-resistance-imperils-passage-of-japan-lgbt-law-before-g-7.html

The top 10 things foreign tourists visiting Japan want to do during Golden Week | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/05/04/the-top-10-things-foreign-tourists-visiting-japan-want-to-do-during-golden-week

Eiko Digital Creative High School opens in two cities where students can study e-sports and more | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/05/02/eiko-digital-creative-high-school-opens-in-two-cities-where-students-can-study-e-sports-and-more/

Cartoon Explaining Mormonism - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pgw-C_DTVo8

Fantasmic! Dragon Catches Fire at Disneyland - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQdH0ZrUXQs

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https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/04/47d82b06649b-japan-aims-to-draw-100-tril-yen-foreign-investment-digital-nomads.html

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https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/04/9b8ade8708c5-japan-pm-likely-us-presidential-hopeful-say-alliance-key-to-peace.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/04/37160f7f36b8-harry-potter-theme-park-in-tokyo-unveiled-ahead-of-june-16-opening.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/04/0b30bc9d9174-yokosuka-becomes-1st-local-govt-in-japan-to-begin-chatgpt-trial-use.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/04/58040ec0c84e-japan-lawmakers-buckle-down-to-fight-hay-fever-form-bipartisan-group.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/04/4184207c2c71-japan-public-safety-chief-kept-eating-despite-kishida-attack-news.html

https://youtu.be/enLdoTg9HBI

https://euro.eseuro.com/movies/246858.html

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This week, Mitch and Ricky talk about train prices going up, the prime minister being attacked, vending machine sushi, and more!

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Articles from this week's episode

Japan, U.S. first ladies plant cherry tree at White House https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/04/569f718e7674-japan-us-first-ladies-plant-cherry-tree-at-white-house.html

Lack of security for Japanese prime minister surprised many - Global News Bulletin https://globenewsbulletin.com/world/lack-of-security-for-japanese-prime-minister-surprised-many/

安倍氏「国葬」で...“政権批判”　動機は? 選挙出られず不満も 岸田首相襲撃 - YouTube https://youtu.be/FiMflGSumew

Japanese "Danjiri" float topples, injuring 11 men in Osaka Prefecture https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/04/29007221dbff-japanese-danjiri-float-topples-injuring-11-men-in-osaka-prefecture.html

だんじり横転で11人重軽傷　交差点でバランス崩す　大阪・堺市 - YouTube https://youtu.be/3Zgttkesanc

Fast Retailing unveils energy-saving stand-alone concept Uniqlo store https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/04/2581b06b5f80-fast-retailing-unveils-energy-saving-stand-alone-concept-uniqlo-store.html

French tourist in Japan arrested for punching woman in the face https://nextshark.com/french-tourist-in-japan-arrested-for-punching-woman-in-the-face/

That’s No Meteor: NASA Satellite’s Elusive Green Lasers Spotted in Use | NASA https://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2023/thats-no-meteor-nasa-satellites-elusive-green-lasers-spotted-at-work

How a culture of silence helped Japan’s Jimmy Savile get away with decades of child abuse https://news.yahoo.com/culture-silence-helped-japan-jimmy-142439329.html

Drastic price increase announced for the Japan Rail Pass https://www.japan-guide.com/news/japan-rail-pass-cost-increase.html

Drug dealers in Japan forget their pot stash in rental car, ask agency clerk to not look inside | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/04/14/drug-dealers-in-japan-forget-their-pot-stash-in-rental-car-ask-agency-clerk-to-not-look-inside/

Sushi from a vending machine — would you try it? Mr. Sato did | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/04/17/sushi-from-a-vending-machine-would-you-try-it-mr-sato-did

Junior high pupils take first online English speaking test in nationwide assessment https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/04/19/national/junior-high-english-speaking-test-online/

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This week, Mitch and Alex talk about Japan's first casino, a film with only audio, guidelines for AI chatbots in schools, and more!

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Articles from this week's episode

Sound-only film about foreigners aims to open eyes to their presence https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/04/9b5f43f94f62-feature-sound-only-film-about-foreigners-aims-to-open-eyes-to-their-presence.html

Japan's crown prince, princess to attend British king's coronation https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/04/0f4905ae5fff-japans-crown-prince-princess-to-attend-british-kings-coronation.html

Gov't to approve plan for Japan's 1st casino resort in Osaka https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/04/274d3fbadf39-govt-to-approve-plan-for-japans-1st-casino-resort-in-osaka.html

Japan's population falls under 125 mil., 12th year of decline https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/04/50abd3568677-japans-population-falls-under-125-mil-12th-year-of-decline.html

‘Abenomask’ giveaway details finally disclosed after court order | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14880931

Japan startup lander may reach Moon on Apr. 26 in world 1st https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/04/8eac94c5df98-japan-startup-lander-may-reach-moon-on-apr-26-in-world-1st.html

Suzukis across Japan donate $530,000 to restore name's 'birthplace' - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230408/p2a/00m/0na/004000c

Japan to create guidelines on use of AI chatbots in schools https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/04/10f37cd547c5-japan-to-create-guidelines-on-use-of-ai-chatbots-in-schools.html

Video game maker Konami employee tries to kill old boss with fire extinguisher | SoraNews24 -Japan News- https://soranews24.com/2023/04/13/video-game-maker-konami-employee-tries-to-kill-old-boss-with-fire-extinguisher/

82-year-old Japanese man arrested for driving without license, says he had one 60 years ago | SoraNews24 -Japan News- https://soranews24.com/2023/04/12/82-year-old-japanese-man-arrested-for-driving-without-license-says-he-had-one-60-years-ago/

The strongest peeing boy statue in Japan is a hidden gem of sightseeing in Saitama | SoraNews24 -Japan News- https://soranews24.com/2023/04/10/the-strongest-peeing-boy-statue-in-japan-is-a-hidden-gem-of-sightseeing-in-saitama/

スゴイ小便小僧～黒山三滝【越生町水の旅】 - YouTube https://youtu.be/w1j-z_oBHRw

AI-generated woman successfully sells nudes on Reddit | The Independent https://www.independent.co.uk/tech/ai-nudes-reddit-deepfake-porn-b2318555.html?am

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This week, Mitch is back from China to talk about Japan's birthrate, a potential war, fast food that makes you buff, and more!

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Tokyo ramen shop bans customers from watching YouTube videos while eating | CNN https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/tokyo-debu-chan-smartphone-ban-intl-hnk/index.html

Japan probed China Communist Party member over leaking farm tech data https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/04/7267209f526b-japan-probed-china-communist-party-member-over-leaking-farm-tech-data.html

China ships stay in Japan waters near Senkakus for record time https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/04/ecc5a67d4804-china-ships-stay-in-japan-waters-near-senkakus-for-record-time.html

Japan sounds alarm bells as it moves to tackle falling birthrate | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14875661

Video of Sri Lankan who died in detention in Japan shown to public https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/04/a5d6e9c74832-video-of-sri-lankan-who-died-in-detention-in-japan-shown-to-public.html

FOCUS: Calls grow for drastic steps to address Japan's sliding birthrate https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/04/fe18073dcd91-focus-calls-grow-for-drastic-steps-to-address-japans-sliding-birthrate.html

Spending by foreign visitors to Japan jumps sevenfold in 2022 https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/03/fafcf217fda5-spending-by-foreign-visitors-to-japan-jumps-sevenfold-in-2022.html

FEATURE: Mentally disabled couple overcome social stigma, marry at 62 https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/04/095f8639cf8e-feature-mentally-disabled-couple-overcome-social-stigma-get-married-aged-62.html

2 diners arrested over prank video at Yoshinoya beef bowl restaurant https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/04/f4437031c605-2-arrested-over-video-of-unhygienic-acts-at-osaka-restaurant.html

"My Neighbor Totoro" play on London stage bags 6 Olivier awards https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/04/bf2956c48753-my-neighbor-totoro-play-on-london-stage-bags-6-olivier-awards.html

Japanese moving company scam? The time we almost called police on a removal rep | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/04/06/japanese-moving-company-scam-the-time-we-almost-called-police-on-a-removal-rep/

Does Mos Burger’s new Muscle Burger give you muscles? | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/04/01/does-mos-burgers-new-muscle-burger-give-you-muscles

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Japan egg prices soar amid record 16 million bird flu cullings https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/03/f8b84f25644e-japan-egg-prices-soar-amid-record-16-mil-bird-flu-cullings.html

Baseball: Shohei Ohtani fans Mike Trout, closes out Japan's 3rd WBC title https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/03/dc14f6a4c8ca-urgent-japan-beats-us-for-3rd-world-baseball-classic-championship.html

No. of yakuza, associates probed by Japan police falls below 10,000 in 2022 https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/03/fc5eb8b75f82-no-of-yakuza-associates-probed-by-police-falls-below-10000-in-2022.html

Japan PM vows continued support for Ukraine in unannounced visit https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/03/4f4f3320ec79-bulletin-japan-pm-kishida-to-visit-ukraine-on-tues-govt-source.html

Teenage girl arrested after saying she strangled man in central Japan https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/03/ef4743363cc0-teenage-girl-arrested-after-saying-she-strangled-man-in-central-japan.html

Scandal-plagued Japan tech giant Toshiba gets tender offer | AP News https://apnews.com/article/toshiba-buyout-japan-westinghouse-electronics-124bc5f5f10a7a12a4b717ba95e3adba

One Up On China! Japan Commissions Stealthy Kawasaki Submarine To Defend Chokepoints & Ambush PLA Navy https://eurasiantimes.com/one-up-on-china-japan-commissions-stealthy-kawasaki-submarine/

Mask rules in Japan have changed…so are people still wearing them? | SoraNews24 -Japan News- https://soranews24.com/2023/03/15/mask-rules-in-japan-have-changed-so-are-people-still-wearing-them/

Pizza Hut adds a “too much coriander” pizza to its lineup in Japan | SoraNews24 -Japan News- https://soranews24.com/2023/03/21/pizza-hut-adds-a-too-much-coriander-pizza-to-its-lineup-in-japan

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This week, Mitch and Natsuki debate about Japan's useage of Chinese medicine, a big win for the LGBTQ+ community in Japan, a problem Japanese flight attendants often encounter, and more!

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Articles from this week's episode

YouTuber-turned-lawmaker expelled from parliament for never showing up https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/03/71e6aaaf637a-urgent-youtuber-turned-lawmaker-loses-seat-for-missing-diet-sessions.html

Japan grants long-term visa to gay U.S. man wed to Japanese https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/03/9bcf8a9b5feb-japan-grants-long-term-visa-to-gay-us-man-wed-to-japanese.html

Japanese remain largely masked up on 1st day of eased COVID rules https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/03/e57c6e77ff25-covid-mask-rules-eased-in-japan-wearing-left-up-to-individual.html

Ghibli Park visitors caught in lewd acts with anime character figures | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/03/10/ghibli-park-visitors-caught-in-lewd-acts-with-anime-character-figures/

Diamond Princess returns to Yokohama 3 yrs after mass COVID outbreak https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/03/1cfb29f256fa-diamond-princess-returns-to-yokohama-3-yrs-after-mass-covid-outbreak.html

70% of Japan flight attendants report photos taken of them secretly https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/03/006e9ebb7fc5-70-of-japan-flight-attendants-report-photos-taken-of-them-secretly.html

'Sushi terrorist' and 2 accomplices arrested in Japan after viral prank : NPR https://www.npr.org/2023/03/09/1162147829/conveyor-belt-sushi-terrorist-japan-arrested-prank

Gender inequality driving wave of female Japanese immigrants to Canada | CBC News https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/japan-women-immigration-canada-gender-inequality-1.6769111

Hiroshima group makes int'l dishes to tempt G-7 leaders https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/03/4e10e2556c45-hiroshima-group-makes-intl-okonomiyaki-dishes-to-tempt-g-7-leaders.html

Cherry blossoms begin blooming in Tokyo, earliest start to sakura season for third year | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/03/14/cherry-blossoms-begin-blooming-in-tokyo-earliest-start-to-sakura-season-for-third-year/

Japanese security polearm maker’s takedown videos are crazy, products look crazy effective【Vids】 | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/03/13/japanese-security-polearm-makers-takedown-videos-are-crazy-products-look-crazy-effective%e3%80%90vids%e3%80%91/

Coca-Cola Japan releasing canned Jack Daniel’s cocktails | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/03/10/coca-cola-releasing-canned-jack-daniels-cocktails-in-japan

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