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Knife-wielding teen attacks teacher in school near Tokyo, arrested https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/03/ab399377a5e7-man-arrested-after-knife-attack-on-teacher-in-school-near-tokyo.html

South Korea's Yoon says Japan changed from aggressor to partner https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/03/3d039138feed-s-koreas-yoon-says-japan-changed-from-aggressor-to-partner.html

Japan sees 1st foreign cruise ship arrival in 3 years https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/03/2dd3f82be4bc-japan-sees-1st-foreign-cruise-ship-arrival-in-3-years-amid-pandemic.html

iSpace On Track For First Lunar Landing, Preparing For Next Missions - TLP News https://tlpnetwork.com/news/2023/02/ispace-on-track-for-first-lunar-landing-preparing-for-next-missions

Man found guilty of fraud over 46 mil. yen town sent by mistake https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/02/839cb46c28e2-man-found-guilty-of-fraud-over-46-mil-yen-town-sent-by-mistake.html

Japan births hit all-time low in 2022, below 800,000 for 1st time https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/02/b245b97764b8-japan-births-hit-all-time-low-in-2022-below-800000-for-1st-time.html

Man gets 3.5-year prison term for acid attack at Tokyo subway station https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/02/ec166a900f87-man-gets-35-year-prison-term-for-acid-attack-at-tokyo-subway-station.html

Japan, U.S., South Korea, Taiwan launch 'Chip 4' talks for supply chain https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/02/fb77092264b1-japan-us-s-korea-taiwan-launch-chip-4-talks-for-supply-chain.html

Japan researchers working to reduce climate impact of cow burps https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/02/0edab03f8bb3-japan-researchers-working-to-reduce-climate-impact-of-cow-burps.html

All-you-can-eat cheeseburgers offered by Burger King Japan for its 1,590-calorie King Yeti burger | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/03/02/all-you-can-eat-cheeseburgers-offered-by-burger-king-japan-for-its-1590-calorie-king-yeti-burger

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Japan inn in hot water for bathwater bacteria 3,700 times the limit https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/02/8bb2c1b6f92a-japan-inn-in-hot-water-for-bathwater-bacteria-3700-times-the-limit.html

Japan to signal illegality of nonconsensual sex in crime rename https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/02/83ec79355f3c-japan-to-signal-illegality-of-nonconsensual-sex-in-crime-rename.html

Japan's manga sales hit record but growth slows as more people go out https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/02/3b801c41feb5-japans-manga-sales-hit-record-but-growth-slows-as-more-people-go-out.html

Japan vows to keep supporting Ukraine 1 year on from Russian invasion https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/02/352fff1a6cf4-update1-japan-vows-to-keep-supporting-ukraine-1-year-on-from-russian-invasion.html

FEATURE: Film shines spotlight on tragic death of disabled man https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/02/f959b13f320e-feature-film-shines-spotlight-on-tragic-death-of-disabled-man.html

Japan Airlines Serves A Banana As Vegan Meal https://simpleflying.com/japan-airlines-single-banana-vegan-meal/

Man arrested for allegedly pulling down coworker's pants at Japan company party - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230221/p2a/00m/0na/006000c

Why Japan has so many 'never travelers' | CNN https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/japan-never-traveler-culture-cmb/index.html

YouTuber-turned-lawmaker ordered to apologize for not attending Diet https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/02/b5126cefea6e-youtuber-turned-lawmaker-ordered-to-apologize-for-not-attending-diet.html

Japan recommends nurseries stop take-home practice for used diapers https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/02/9997f43090d1-japan-recommends-nurseries-stop-take-home-practice-for-used-diapers.html

New Pikachu character coming to Pokémon anime series after Ash’s retirement | SoraNews24  Japan News  https://soranews24.com/2023/02/25/new-pikachu-character-coming-to-pokemon-anime-series-after-ashs-retirement/

Critically acclaimed A-bomb manga Barefoot Gen excerpts removed from Hiroshima school curriculum | SoraNews24  Japan News  https://soranews24.com/2023/02/20/critically-acclaimed-a-bomb-manga-barefoot-gen-excerpts-removed-from-hiroshima-school-curriculum

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Weird food in Japan, weird school rules, internet celebirities who support Sushiro, and more! Those are the topics for this week's episode of Small Talk Japan!

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Articles from this week's episode

Gov't revises PM's pledge to double Japan's budget for children https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/02/dfcc8700600c-govt-revises-pms-pledge-to-double-japans-budget-for-children.html

 Japan's ruling bloc OKs easing weapon use against flying objects https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/02/3c0bb1cf7830-japans-ruling-party-oks-easing-weapon-use-against-flying-objects.html

FEATURE: Japan's rural post offices host unmanned shops to help seniors https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/02/0c91068981b7-feature-japans-rural-post-offices-host-unmanned-shops-to-help-seniors.html

Video of Sri Lankan woman who died in Japan detention to be shown in court https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/02/29106150e417-video-of-sri-lankan-who-died-in-japan-detention-to-be-shown-in-court.html

U.S. envoy to Japan hopes for "clear, unambiguous" LGBT legislation https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/02/eef8df8fc0a6-us-envoy-to-japan-hopes-for-clear-unambiguous-lgbt-legislation.html

Central Japan slashing shows abuse risk remains in remote relationships - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230210/p2a/00m/0na/015000c

64% favor recognizing same-sex marriage in Japan: Kyodo poll https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/02/d95968c3f7d5-urgent-64-favor-recognizing-same-sex-marriage-in-japan-kyodo-poll.html

またもスシローで迷惑行為…別の調味料混入に「これはヤバい」と批判殺到　運営元「警察へ相談済み」 ｜ ENCOUNT https://nordot.app/995233798819414016

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Japanese celebs go on “patrol” to help revolving sushi chain Sushiro | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/02/10/japanese-celebs-go-on-patrol-to-help-revolving-sushi-chain-sushiro

Domino’s Japan changes medium pizzas to small, without changing size, in confusing clarification | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/02/10/dominos-japan-changes-medium-pizzas-to-small-without-changing-size-in-confusing-clarification/

Korakuen’s Chocolate Ramen returns to restaurants, wins over our most cynical taste tester | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/02/17/korakuens-chocolate-ramen-returns-to-restaurants-wins-over-our-most-cynical-taste-tester/

Is it OK to split the bill on a date in Japan? Survey asks what women and men of different ages think | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/02/17/is-it-ok-to-split-the-bill-on-a-date-in-japan-survey-asks-what-women-and-men-of-different-ages-think/

Student in Japan misses week of class after school won’t let him wear sweatshirt on snowy day | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/02/12/student-in-japan-misses-week-of-class-after-school-wont-let-him-wear-sweatshirt-on-snowy-day

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Japanese women during Valentine's Day, more foreigners expected to come to Japan, the school that bans jackets in the winter, and more! Those are the topics for this week's episode of Small Talk Japan with Mitch and Natsuki!

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Articles from this week's episode

Japan aiming for record number of foreign visitors in 2025 https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/02/f9f34e464698-japan-aiming-for-record-number-of-foreign-visitors-in-2025.html

Draft bill proposal seeks to curtail unconventional 'kirakira' kanji name readings - Japan Today https://japantoday.com/category/national/draft-bill-proposal-seeks-to-curtail-unconventional-%27kirakira%27-kanji-name-readings

Students forbidden from wearing coats in winter due to meaningless rules at Japanese schools - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230203/p2a/00m/0na/003000c

Aide to Japan's prime minister says he 'hates' to see LGBT couples -                        Nikkei Asia                         https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Aide-to-Japan-s-prime-minister-says-he-hates-to-see-LGBT-couples

City officials learn easy Japanese as number of foreign residents increases https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/02/040c0794d3a2-city-officials-learn-easy-japanese-as-number-of-foreign-residents-increases.html

Sushi chain limits conveyor belt use to orders after licking scandal https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/02/dff310aa378a-sushi-chain-limits-conveyor-belt-use-to-orders-after-licking-scandal.html

Mitsubishi Heavy gives up 1st Japan-made passenger jet project https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/02/0aa9f96d1f08-urgent-mitsubishi-heavy-set-to-terminate-passenger-jet-project.html

'Be lazy anywhere': Pop-up store in Tokyo to let customers try on wearable beanbags - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230204/p2a/00m/0bu/013000c

Not in the mood for small talk? Japanese taxis add Silent Mode service, activated with finger tap | SoraNews24  Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/02/09/not-in-the-mood-for-small-talk-japanese-taxis-add-silent-mode-service-activated-with-finger-tap/

UK-style 'ground floor' to be abolished at Japan's Takarazuka city hall after complaints  - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230208/p2a/00m/0na/015000c

Burger King Japan’s Cheeseburger Gelände — exceptional in taste, size and… paper napkins? | SoraNews24  Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/02/03/burger-king-japans-cheeseburger-gelande-exceptional-in-taste-size-and-paper-napkins/

Sakurajima volcano in southwestern Japan erupts - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230208/p2g/00m/0na/046000c

83% of women in Japan don't want to give 'obligatory' chocolates on Valentine's Day: poll - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230208/p2a/00m/0na/009000c

Japan bureaucrat turns into YouTube 'mutant' turtle to tell of new rules on alien species - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230209/p2a/00m/0sc/011000c

今こそアカミミガメを語ろう！カメトーク！【WoWキツネザル×環境省】 - YouTube https://youtu.be/OT7CdGIpbUA

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Japan's ‘Sushi Terrorism’ is the Latest Viral Video Prank | Time https://time.com/6252073/japan-sushi-viral-video/

'Entirely different world': Backcountry of Japan's alpine areas continues to claim lives - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230131/p2a/00m/0na/013000c

Japan court nixes univ.'s dismissal of English teacher before unfixed contract eligibility - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230131/p2a/00m/0na/007000c

'I was suddenly fired': Central Japan groups aid foreign workers laid off amid pandemic - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230130/p2a/00m/0li/025000c

Net population influx into Tokyo accelerates for 1st time in 3 yrs https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/01/9d8281d420a8-net-population-influx-into-tokyo-accelerates-for-1st-time-in-3-yrs.html

Woman who served in SDF sues state, assailants over sexual harassment https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/01/6c1909db6ae3-woman-who-served-in-sdf-sues-state-assailants-over-sexual-harassment.html

Groper arrested in Japan insists he did not grab both breasts, but just one | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/01/30/groper-arrested-in-japan-insists-he-did-not-grab-both-breasts-but-just-one/

PM Kishida's remark on encouraging 'reskilling' during child care leave sparks criticism - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230130/p2a/00m/0na/011000c

Death row inmates' lawyers call for discussion, less secrecy on executions in Japan - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230130/p2a/00m/0na/004000c

Japan-developed 'AI suitcase' tested as replacement for guide dogs - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230128/p2a/00m/0li/018000c

Over 500 women in Japan used overseas sperm bank as demand grows https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/01/e77c3bb47fe4-over-500-women-in-japan-used-overseas-sperm-bank-as-demand-grows.html

Never oversleep again under the stern supervision of Japan’s Threatening Red Panda Nap Cushion | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/02/03/never-oversleep-again-under-the-stern-supervision-of-japans-threatening-red-panda-nap-cushion/

Manga artist wants Japanese teachers to feel, for two seconds, how dumb their girls’ dress code is | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/02/02/manga-artist-wants-japanese-teachers-to-feel-for-two-seconds-how-dumb-their-girls-dress-code-is/

World’s largest type of daikon radish can now be ordered online in Japan | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/01/31/worlds-largest-type-of-daikon-radish-can-now-be-ordered-online-in-japan/

Japanese police file charges against illegal anime girl huggy pillow cover seller | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/01/28/japanese-police-file-charges-against-illegal-anime-girl-huggy-pillow-cover-seller

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Japan's foreign worker population hits record 1.82 million https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/01/633b961497c0-japans-foreign-worker-population-hits-record-182-million.html

8 arrested in case linked to "Luffy" group robberies across Japan https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/01/d84bdcfad1dd-8-arrested-in-case-linked-to-luffy-group-robberies-across-japan.html

Japan to downgrade COVID-19 category on May 8: gov't sources https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/01/1f005239f010-urgent-japan-to-downgrade-covid-19-category-on-may-8-govt-sources.html

Japanese junior high school principal arrested for soliciting child https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/01/578f3dd800cd-japanese-junior-high-school-principal-arrested-for-soliciting-child.html

Japan PM Kishida cautious about same-sex marriage https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/01/b1fae898120e-japan-pm-kishida-cautious-about-same-sex-marriage.html

Japan's ex-PM Mori casts doubt on excessive support for Ukraine https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/01/3def4e19e4dc-japans-ex-pm-mori-casts-doubt-on-excessive-support-for-ukraine.html

Japan’s Birth Rate is Falling: Japan ‘on the Verge’ of Societal Collapse Due to Birth Rate, Prime Minister Says | National Review https://www.nationalreview.com/news/japan-on-the-verge-of-societal-collapse-due-to-plummeting-birth-rate-prime-minister-says/

Paying people to have babies backfires in Japan - UCA News https://www.ucanews.com/news/paying-people-to-have-babies-backfires-in-japan/100104

China to partially resume overseas group tours, Japan not included https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/01/7cdb3dc66eaf-china-to-partially-resume-overseas-group-tours-japan-not-included.html

Nitori furniture store guard arrested for shoplifting from Nitori furniture store | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/01/27/nitori-furniture-store-guard-arrested-for-shoplifting-from-nitori-furniture-store/

Woman decides to go for a walk on the busiest train tracks at Shibuya Station【Video】 | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/01/27/woman-decides-to-go-for-a-walk-on-the-busiest-train-tracks-at-shibuya-station%e3%80%90video%e3%80%91/

Millennium-old Japanese temple offering funeral service for broken record player needles | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/01/26/millennium-old-japanese-temple-offering-funeral-service-for-broken-record-player-needles/

What does a kanji with 12 “kuchi” radicals mean? A look at weird, forgotten Japanese characters | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/01/26/what-does-a-kanji-with-12-kuchi-radicals-mean-a-look-at-weird-forgotten-japanese-characters/

Hyatt Regency Osaka will soon offer cat-friendly hotel rooms for you and your feline friend | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/01/25/hyatt-regency-osaka-will-soon-offer-cat-friendly-hotel-rooms-for-you-and-your-feline-friend/

72 percent of foreigners in survey say they’ve been disappointed by bad breath in Japan | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/01/24/72-percent-of-foreigners-in-survey-say-theyve-been-disappointed-by-bad-breath-in-japan/

Pet dog, cat involvement suspected in 2 fires in Japan in 2022 https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/01/02ed2452ae30-pet-dog-cat-involvement-suspected-in-2-fires-in-japan-in-2022.html

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Tuna fetches 36 mil. yen at New Year auction in Tokyo https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/01/fcde8c3a189b-tuna-fetches-36-mil-yen-at-new-year-auction-in-tokyo.html

Scientists leave Japan for China, wooed by better teamwork, jobs | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14800258

China suspends issuing visas in Japan and South Korea | Reuters https://www.reuters.com/world/china/covid-wave-past-its-peak-many-parts-china-state-media-2023-01-10/

Japan marks first Coming of Age Day with adulthood lowered to 18 https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/01/3adef2f33092-japan-marks-first-coming-of-age-day-with-adulthood-lowered-to-18.html

Japan, U.S. to cooperate over next-generation nuclear reactors https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/01/c3ef22513bfe-japan-us-to-cooperate-over-next-generation-nuclear-reactors.html

Japan culls record 10 mil. birds as avian flu spreads https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/01/44b003988a23-japan-culls-record-10-mil-birds-as-avian-flu-spreads.html

Tokyo core consumer prices up 4.0% in Dec., biggest rise since 1982 https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/01/927c4e4f3d34-urgent-tokyo-core-consumer-prices-up-40-in-dec-biggest-rise-since-1982.html

Kishida's plan to combat Japan's low birthrate stirs talk of sales tax hike | The Japan Times https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/01/08/national/politics-diplomacy/kishida-birthrate-policy-tax-hike/

Japan's real wages fall in Nov. at sharpest pace in 8 yrs https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/01/ca30d42bc7ae-japans-real-wages-fall-in-nov-at-sharpest-pace-in-8-yrs.html

Tokyo families to get 5,000 yen a month per child amid falling birthrates https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/01/4a8a3ad64d27-families-in-tokyo-to-get-5000-yen-per-child-amid-falling-birthrates.html

Japan's new car sales fall 5.6% in 2022 to lowest level in 45 years https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/01/1194cb08d87c-japans-new-car-sales-fall-56-in-2022-to-lowest-level-in-45-years.html

Sony-Honda venture unveils prototype of new Afeela EV https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/01/5ad335201ffa-sony-honda-venture-unveils-prototype-of-new-afeela-ev.html

2,610 killed in Japan traffic accidents in 2022, new record low https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/01/ecb6e1164c34-2610-killed-in-japan-traffic-accidents-in-2022-new-record-low.html

Japan’s Business Owners Can’t Find Successors. This Man Is Giving His Away. - The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/03/business/japan-businesses-succession.html

Converse teaming up with Cup Noodle for three pairs of shoes inspired by iconic packaging | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/01/10/converse-teaming-up-with-cup-noodle-for-three-pairs-of-shoes-inspired-by-iconic-packaging/

Kicking off the new year with a gathering of the most famous dekotora in Japan | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/01/09/kicking-off-the-new-year-with-a-gathering-of-the-most-famous-dekotora-in-japan

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Japan losing the World Cup, Japanese billionaire going to space with K-pop star, Japan lifting ban on automated drone flights, a new law targeting yakuza activity and more! Those are the topics for this week's episode of Small Talk Japan with Mitch and Alex!

Articles from this week's episode

Fans thank Japan football players for good games after World Cup exit https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/12/041f1a4486b5-fans-thank-japan-soccer-players-for-good-games-after-world-cup-exit.html

Japan billionaire Maezawa says K-pop star, 7 others to join Moon trip https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/12/ec9e2cf55dc2-japan-billionaire-maezawa-says-k-pop-star-7-others-to-join-moon-trip.html

Nagasaki hospital suspends oral surgery after dentists pull wrong teeth 3 years in row - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20221208/p2a/00m/0na/002000c

Man gets suspended term for damaging Korean int'l school in Osaka https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/12/8f5139ad4b4c-man-gets-suspended-term-for-damaging-korean-intl-school-in-osaka.html

Football: Japan's World Cup stars return home to heroes' welcome https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/12/a042f2e21216-soccer-japans-world-cup-team-gets-heros-welcome-back-home.html

Japan astronaut delayed reporting 2018 research error https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/12/9ecb731c410b-japan-astronaut-delayed-reporting-2018-research-error.html

Japan lifts ban on automated drone flights over residential areas https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/12/d892aee54998-japan-lifts-ban-on-automated-drone-flights-over-residential-areas.html

In Japan, Winnie the Pooh joins China's lockdown protests : NPR https://www.npr.org/2022/12/04/1140641522/pooh-china-lockdown-protests

Yakuza may be blocked from using all expressways in Japan within the decade | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2022/12/09/yakuza-may-be-blocked-from-using-all-expressways-in-japan-within-the-decade/

With entrance exams looming, “ads that only students can see” appear in Tokyo train stations | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2022/12/08/with-entrance-exams-looming-ads-that-only-students-can-see-appear-in-tokyo-train-stations

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