This week we discuss the huge volcanic eruption on Mt Aso in Kumamoto Prefecture, former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's foray into the world of Youtube, the end of a Japanese gamer's epic quest to collect every single Playstation game & how frozen food vending machines are pleasing customers and saving businesses all across Japan.

Word of the week:
バイトテロ (baito-tero)

This episode was recorded on October 21st 2021 in Hiroo, Tokyo.

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This week we discuss the upcoming virtual Shibuya Halloween experience, Japan's 1st ever typhoon research institute, the 2021 results of the most appealing prefecture survey, and how ramen shops are starting to ban YouTubers and critics.

Word of the week:
フロリダ (furorida)

This episode was recorded on October 15th 2021 in Hiroo, Tokyo.

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This week we discuss Japan's new Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, a brief update of Princess Mako's wedding, and the Japanese (who is now an American citizen) climate scientist Shukuro Manabe, who just won a Nobel Prize.

Word of the Week: 
ロン毛 (ron-ge)

This episode was recorded on October 8th 2021 in Hiroo, Tokyo.

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This week we discuss Japan's new rules on age limits for children in opposite-sex onsen & a new app is being developed to help protect the human rights of foreign works in Japan.

Word of the Week: 
バッシュ (basshu)

This episode was recorded on September 25th 2021 in Akasaka, Tokyo.

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This week we discuss the growing worldwide popularity of Matcha powder and how the industry in Japan is adapting to meet demand.

Word of the Week: 
親ガチャ (oyagacha)

This episode was recorded on September 17th 2021 in Akasaka, Tokyo.

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This week we discuss Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga's decision to step down after only one year on the job and a high school in Kumamoto Prefecture will be opening the first-ever manga course for students.

Word of the Week: 
フラグ (furagu)

This episode was recorded on September 10th 2021 in Akasaka, Tokyo.

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This week we discuss the underdog Sumo Wrestler, Shounan-zakura, who finally called it a day after a record breaking losing streak of 104 matches and Bandai's popular Gunpla (Gundam Plastic) aims to cut waste and create products from more recycled plastic.

Word of the Week: 
逆ギレ (gyaku-gire)

This episode was recorded on September 3rd 2021 in Akasaka, Tokyo.

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This week we discuss the crazy seasonal weather in Japan and how Golf is becoming the new sporting trend for young Japanese adults.

Word of the Week:
銀ブラ (Gin-bura)

This episode was recorded on August 20th 2021 in Akasaka, Tokyo

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This week dive into the many stories surround the Tokyo 2020 games, including Japan's impressive medal haul and a Mayor in Nagoya who is under fire for chomping on a gold medal!

Word of the Week:
陰キャ (in-kya)
陽キャ (you-kya)

This episode was recorded on August 6th 2021 in Akasaka, Tokyo

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In this episode, we discuss multiple scandals involving Olympic contributors, TeamLabs Digital Art Museum becoming the most visited in the world & a Ugandan weightlifter who went on the run, hoping to remain in Japan.

Due to a glitch in the recording, unfortunately, there will be no 'Word of the Week' for this episode.

This episode was recorded on July 23rd, 2021 in Akasaka, Tokyo

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