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The Week episodes

  • ‘The Week’ Podcast #5: Golden Week, Kishida Travels, and Summer Begins with Sumo

    There is a lot going on in the world and we know you want to stay informed. You are the reason JAPAN Forward launched The Week – a podcast for busy people who want to keep abreast of Japan’s culture, politics, business, economy and research worlds. Hosted by Arielle Busetto.

    In our fifth episode we discuss an interview with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his recent eight-day international trip. We also talk about Japan’s slow return to normal life as Japan learns to live with COVID, photography in the tranquility of Meiji Jingu, and the Summer Sumo Tournament starting as Golden Week holidays end. Find the related articles list below. 

    Join us wherever you get your podcasts — on Spotify, Apple Music, Google Podcasts, or directly through our website at JAPAN Forward. Reach out and stay in touch on Twitter @ariellebusetto.

    New podcasts will come out every Friday evening, JST, and will remain available for listeners on your own schedule. 

    We have more podcasts available on our page, including Real Issues, Real Voices, Real Japan, (both in English and Japanese), and Sports Talk. 

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    • ‘Ukraine Might Be Tomorrow’s East Asia’: Kishida in the UK Signs Security Pact with Boris Johnson
  • INTERVIEW | Kishida: LDP to Call for Constitutional Change in Next Elections
  • First Stop Italy: Ukraine, Nuclear Free World Dominate Kishida’s Talks With Draghi, Pope Francis
  • ‘Don’t Bow to Nuclear Threats’ Warns Tokyo University Professor
  • Uniqlo Learns a Lesson of War; More Japanese Businesses Need to Follow
  • Golden Week Makes a Cautious Comeback
  • [A Photographer’s Notes] Meiji Jingu in the Golden Hour
  • SUMO | Terunofuji Aiming to Get Back on Track at Summer Tournament
  • What To Eat While Watching Sumo: Kokugikan Yakitori
  • Train Model Fans: There’s a New Railroad Model Park Coming to Tsurugashima City

    • Author: Arielle Busetto

    10 min
  • ‘The Week’ Podcast #4: Russia – Japan Relations, ‘My Small Land’ and Human Shogi

    There is a lot going on in the world and we know you want to stay informed. You are the reason JAPAN Forward launched The Week – a podcast for busy people who want to keep abreast of Japan’s culture, politics, business, economy and research worlds. Hosted by Arielle Busetto.

    In our fourth episode we discuss German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s visit to Japan. We also talk about Russian threats to Japanese territory, the impending release of the coming-of-age film My Small Land, and the May 1 annual Tenno Sho G1 horse racing event. Find the related articles list below. 

    Join us wherever you get your podcasts — on Spotify, Apple Music, Google Podcasts, or directly through our website at JAPAN Forward. Reach out and stay in touch on Twitter @ariellebusetto.

    New podcasts will come out every Friday evening, JST, and will remain available for listeners on your own schedule. 

    We have more podcasts available on our page, including Real Issues, Real Voices, Real Japan, (both in English and Japanese), and Sports Talk. 

    RELATED: 

    • EDITORIAL | Toughen Sanctions on Russia, Expel Its Ambassador from Japan
  • Welcome to Tokyo, Herr Scholz: Germany’s Chancellor Picks Japan for his First Official Asia Visit
  • The Coming-Of-Age Film ‘My Small Land’ Touches On Tragic Refugee Issues
  • [Gamer’s World] ‘Old Enough’ to Overcome Impossible Challenges
  • [ODDS and EVENS] T O Royal, Titleholder and Deep Bond Are Among Top Entrants for Tenno Sho
  • [Hidden Wonders of Japan] 5-Crowned Sota Fujii Plays ‘Human Shogi’ on Mount Maizuru

    • Author: Arielle Busetto

    9 min
  • ‘The Week’ Podcast #3: Russia Eyes Hokkaido, Andy Warhol Auction, Tokyo Kimono Show is Back

    There is a lot going on in the world and we know you want to stay informed. You are the reason JAPAN Forward launched The Week – a podcast for busy people who want to keep abreast of Japan’s culture, politics, business, economy and research worlds. Hosted by Arielle Busetto.

    In our third episode we discuss a recent meeting between US Senator Bill Hagerthy and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. We also talk about Russian threats to Japan, collaborating with the Philippines, great hikes in the season of flowers, return of the Tokyo Kimono Show, Japan’s sports fishing success, and even maid robots. Find the related articles list below. 

    Join us wherever you get your podcasts — on Spotify, Apple Music, Google Podcasts, or directly through our website at JAPAN Forward. Reach out and stay in touch on Twitter @ariellebusetto.

    New podcasts will come out every Friday evening, JST, and will remain available for listeners on your own schedule. 

    We have more podcasts available on our page, including Real Issues, Real Voices, Real Japan, (both in English and Japanese), and Sports Talk. 

    RELATED: 

    • Threats Begin as Major Politician Claims Hokkaido Belongs to Russia
  • INTERVIEW | US Senator Hagerty: Biden’s Japan Visit to Highlight Region’s Importance to America
  • An Andy Warhol Portrait Of Liz Taylor Fetched a Record Price in Tokyo
  • Flower Blossom Hunting: A New Way to Enjoy Spring in Japan
  • [Kimono Style] Welcome Back to the Tokyo Kimono Show
  • [ODDS and EVENS] Kenta Kimura Relies on Experience to Capture Bassmaster Title
  • [INTERVIEW] ‘Maid Cafes are Just the Beginning’: Maid Robot Creator Reveals His Master Plan

    • Author: Arielle Busetto

    10 min

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