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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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. 

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Author: Arielle Busetto

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. 

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