Tokyo on Fire!

The Liberal Democratic Party of Japan (aka, 'The LDP'), has been Japan's most prominent political party since the end of the Second World War. In this episode of Tokyo on Fire, Host Timothy Langley and Advisor Michael Cucek explore the whys, hows, and whats, of what supports the LDP's grip on power, and how - even when faced with increasingly virulent public opposition - they're still the end-all-be-all of the Japanese political scene.

No other developed nation has embarked on quite the scale of public women's empowerment as Japan's "Womenomics." Yet, has any other needed to? Japan's most underutilized resource, or the embodiment of its ancient culture? These questions, and more, as host Timothy Langley is joined by advisors Nancy Snow and Michael Cucek to discuss what is undoubtedly Japan's hottest Burning Issue: women.

From the formation of the Soka Gakkai-affiliated Komeito to the odd preponderance of Roman Catholic Prime Ministers, religion and politics in Japan have quite the interesting past. Come join Host Timothy Langley and Advisor Michael Cucek discuss their ins-and-outs in this fascinating episode of Tokyo on Fire.

Nearing the anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa, Host Timothy Langley and Advisor Michael Cucek discuss Okinawa's history and the controversy that still surrounds it. Needless to say, Okinawa has been a Burning Issue long before it was a battlefield.

Join Host Timothy Langley and Advisor Michael Cucek as they discuss this week's Burning Issues.

This week, Host Timothy Langley and Advisor Michael Cucek discuss the territorial disputes that still wrack Japan today. Find out why seemingly innocuous islands in the middle of the ocean still threaten to plunge the region into another heinous war.

The first of our Weekly News segments hits the digital waves! Join us to hear Host Timothy Langley and Advisor Michael Cucek discuss the latest in Japan-based news.

This week’s burning issue revolves around the freedom of the press in Japan. Host Timothy Langley and advisor Dr. Nancy Snow discuss the dynamics of the freedom of the press in Japan.

This week’s burning issue revolves around opposition parties in Japan. Host Timothy Langley and advisors Michael Cucek Dr. Nancy Snow take on providing analysis on this important subject.

This week’s burning issue is the revitalization of Japan's rural areas. Host Timothy Langley and advisors Michael Cucek Dr. Nancy Snow take on providing analysis on this important subject.