In this episode we discuss a new initiative launched by airlines which allows you to fly without anyone siting next to you. After that we consider the curious case of a former Yakuzi member who has travelled to Ukraine to fight against the Russian invasion. Links are below.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CsXThA0orJD/?igshid=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng%3D%3D

https://amp.abc.net.au/article/102276660

In this episode we discuss a challenge facing many countries around the world, a lack of rental properties and skyrocketing prices. We then discuss a curious case from the US of a girl burnt by chicken nuggets. Links are below.

https://iview.abc.net.au/video/NEWS2022102337798

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230513/p2g/00m/0in/054000c

In this episode we discuss the Royal Corronation and an unusual piece of rural architecture. Links are below.

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230504/p2a/00m/0li/015000c

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cr6IOGRPIjV/?igshid=NjZiM2M3MzIxNA%3D%3D

In this episode we discuss an article covering a story on how Japanese teachers are almost all working beyond 40 hours overtime per month then look at changes which have angered Australian Pharmacists. Links are below.

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230428/p2a/00m/0na/034000c

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-04-25/pbs-change-allows-purchase-of-60-days-worth-of-medicine/102265094

In this episode, we start from scratch and reveal our process for looking for an article to discuss. Below are the articles we settled upon. Apologies to all for the end of the episode. I (Matt), accidentally pressed the end meeting button without thinking.

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230419/p2g/00m/0li/039000c

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cq9zBq5v7ms/?img_index=1

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-04-21/electric-vehicles-rebate-6000-dollars-/102250522

In this episode we discuss the story of a 73 year old lady who has just graduated from university, then we look at the story ofhow Arnold Schwarzenegger is making efforts to fix potholes in LA's streets by himself. Links are below.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CrC5QcSP1Qj/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY%3D

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230413/p2g/00m/0in/014000cSpotify

In this episode we discuss a drop in fruit and vegetable sales at Australia's largest supermarket chain and how a Japanese company is now offering anti bullying insurance. Links are below.

https://www.9news.com.au/national/australian-healthy-diets-not-enough-vegetables-fruit-woolworths-data-cost-of-living/345660fc-70ce-47cf-b224-7bf432fdeecf

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/04/05/national/tokio-marine-bullying-insurance/

In this episode we discuss proposals to ban 'sharenting', or parents sharing their children's lives over media, as well as a movement amongst young people to switch off from smartphones. Links are below.

Apologies to regular listeners, we were away in an area with bad reception and couldn't upload the episode on time.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp9GKemI-D8/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY%3D

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/03/30/world/dumbphone-fans-disconnect/

In this episode we discuss the phenomenon of bottled water consumption and how new discoveries are being made about a building built thousands of years ago. Links are below,

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp3-qRGvH4Y/?igshid=ODRjNjljZGM%3D

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230303/p2g/00m/0sc/002000c

In this episode we discuss the shift away from physical stores to online shopping and whether it is right to hit kids as a form of discipline. Links are below.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp1lMVnPE-P/?igshid=ODRjNjljZGM%3D

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230315/p2a/00m/0na/006000c