This week, Mitch is back from America to tell us about what it's like traveling into and out of Japan during the pandemic, along with a number of interesting current news articles about Japan. 

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Articles from this week's episode

https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Technology/Internet-Explorer-shutdown-to-cause-Japan-headaches-for-months

https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20220617-the-power-of-cannabis-japan-embraces-cbd-despite-drug-taboo

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20220615/p2a/00m/0na/005000c

https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/2018/

https://japantoday.com/category/national/operator-of-major-japan-restaurant-review-site-ordered-to-pay-damages

https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3181848/ukraine-war-japanese-man-arrested-over-vladimir-putin-straw

https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/af8280e5a0a05d28afbaf1b488e40cfe272eabf0

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Articles from this week's episode

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/06/e5b004c4591c-urgent-kishida-eyes-attending-nato-summit-in-late-june-1st-time-for-japan.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/06/85ca91bb46d6-chinese-men-arrested-over-alleged-plot-to-cheat-on-japan-univ-exam.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/06/58ef183745ba-man-gets-18-year-prison-term-for-2017-japan-highway-road-rage-deaths.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/06/5470ec6ce543-ukrainian-evacuee-hired-as-english-teacher-at-kyoto-high-school.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/06/625dc51fd3d0-japan-to-ask-foreign-tourists-to-wear-masks-take-out-insurance.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/06/2f58bfad2a46-japans-welfare-ministry-to-conduct-survey-on-male-sexual-trauma.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/06/163e6ddacd7f-ruling-lawmaker-in-hot-seat-over-alleged-drinking-with-teenage-girl.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/06/9a7dbced6c3a-amino-acids-found-in-asteroid-samples-collected-by-hayabusa2-probe.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/06/b0afbae1b4f1-update2-yen-tumbles-to-new-20-yr-low-around-132-line-vs-us-dollar.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/06/a79c7b2814b7-ana-to-resume-regular-domestic-flights-at-tokyo-airport-from-july.html

https://www.jiji.com/jc/article?k=2022060801043&g=eco

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/06/47492a0aba4a-japan-drugmaker-tests-medicine-vending-machine-in-train-station.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/06/27e2c5787f8a-focus-japans-outdoor-mask-relaxation-yet-to-filter-through.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/06/7fc91e55d5b6-japan-eyes-reform-of-outdated-labor-systems-based-on-gender-roles.html

https://www.sciencealert.com/japan-s-dropping-a-kaiju-sized-turbine-into-the-ocean-to-fish-for-limitless-energy

https://soranews24.com/2022/06/07/survey-suggests-about-half-of-japanese-companies-has-an-old-guy-who-does-nothing/

https://japantoday.com/category/national/3-Japanese-schools-to-introduce-genderless-swimsuits-with-unisex-two-piece-design

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20220609/p2g/00m/0na/029000c

https://www.reddit.com/r/japan/comments/v8yx3u/victims_speak_up_as_japan_moves_to_protect_young/ibu0z6d/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf&context=3 

https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20220610-we-must-change-japan-s-morning-after-pill-debate

https://www.reddit.com/r/japanlife/comments/v7h7z4/the_most_japanese_complaint_youve_ever_gotten/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf

https://soranews24.com/2022/06/11/part-maid-cafe-part-dentists-office-akiba-dental-clinic-opens-in-tokyo%e3%80%90photos%e3%80%91/

https://soranews24.com/2022/06/10/tokyo-prison-restaurant-the-lockup-closes-its-doors-for-good/

https://soranews24.com/2022/06/08/yakuza-bosses-struggling-to-upgrade-phones-from-3g/

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Articles from this week's episode:

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/06/d25c7dd60667-japan-born-american-files-suit-against-japans-dual-nationality-ban.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/06/e450761baecb-japan-to-cover-999-of-households-by-fiber-optic-networks-in-2028.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/06/519cb0b9800b-tokyo-to-allow-foreigners-to-work-as-beauticians-1st-in-japan.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/06/ece497a584f2-worker-at-japanese-fast-food-chain-sukiya-dies-while-working-alone.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/06/5dc757be3c5b-japan-logs-record-low-811000-newborns-in-2021.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/05/674e6bff7cb2-urgent-more-regional-japan-airports-to-accept-entrants-from-abroad-pm.html

https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000080657.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/06/538b48207e8b-over-10000-food-items-in-japan-to-see-price-hike-in-2022-survey.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/06/126b3e70f1f8-uniqlo-chief-regains-spot-as-japans-richest-but-wealth-down-sharply.html

https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14628709

https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14635828

https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14634982

https://soranews24.com/2022/06/03/how-long-should-you-date-someone-in-japan-before-going-on-a-trip-with-them/

https://soranews24.com/2022/06/02/miss-school-field-trips-now-adults-can-go-on-a-school-trip-too-with-new-plan-at-nara-hotel/

https://soranews24.com/2022/06/02/this-futon-blanket-with-built-in-fans-will-save-your-life-this-japanese-summer/

https://soranews24.com/2022/06/01/doughnuts-and-fried-chicken-come-together-in-new-mister-donut-burger/

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This week, Mitch and Josh talk about their real reasons for leaving America and going to Japan. They also talk about Japan's borders opening up, the conclusion to the story about the man who accidentally received 35 million yen, Japan potentially banning adult videos, and more!

Weird dog commercial Josh was talking about: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pqGNSXC9to

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Articles from this week's episode

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/05/52269cd778c9-japan-eases-travel-advisory-for-36-nations-allows-nonessential-trip.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/05/f127ba755ec7-pair-of-hokkaido-melons-fetch-3-mil-yen-at-years-1st-auction.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/05/319e72619a1c-7-from-us-land-in-japan-for-1st-test-tours-before-tourism-reopening.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/05/b477f466da40-kishida-says-foreign-tourists-should-follow-japan-face-mask-rules.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/05/a51ff4ef039b-japan-tops-world-tourism-ranking-despite-covid-restrictions.html

https://apnews.com/article/travel-japan-japanese-yen-46cdf6ecc41177ff78539ce40843c599

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/05/b941fc7bfb9e-feature-life-in-the-shopping-slow-lane-helping-aging-japan-stay-independent.html

https://www.msn.com/ja-jp/news/entertainment/%E7%AB%8B%E6%86%B2%E6%B0%91%E4%B8%BB%E5%85%9A-%E6%80%A7%E8%A1%8C%E7%82%BA%E4%BC%B4%E3%81%86%EF%BD%81%EF%BD%96%E8%87%AA%E4%BD%93%E7%A6%81%E6%AD%A2-%E6%89%93%E3%81%A1%E5%87%BA%E3%81%99-%E8%A1%86%E9%99%A2%E5%86%85%E9%96%A3%E5%A7%94-%E3%83%8D%E3%83%83%E3%83%88%E9%A8%92%E7%84%B6-%EF%BD%81%EF%BD%96%E7%A6%81%E6%AD%A2-%E3%83%88%E3%83%AC%E3%83%B3%E3%83%89/ar-AAXHg5L

https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14625928

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/05/fadc522db69f-2-japanese-die-in-shanghai-during-covid-lockdown-causes-unknown.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/05/ec547020609c-japan-town-recovers-35-mil-yen-in-mistakenly-sent-covid-funds.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/05/65439f039503-sunken-hokkaido-tour-boat-drops-deeper-in-sea-while-being-towed.html

https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-data/h01324/not-a-good-match-almost-one-in-three-japanese-graduates-quit-first-job-within-three-years.html

https://soranews24.com/2022/05/28/train-conductor-left-behind-by-own-train-in-japanese-countryside-proves-he-didnt-really-need-it/

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/05/134272a63d28-2nd-attempt-to-salvage-sunken-hokkaido-tourist-boat-advances.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/05/0657eb71df59-up-to-6100-in-tokyo-predicted-to-die-in-worst-case-quake-scenario.html

https://news.yahoo.com/japanese-man-spends-15-700-010428674.html?guccounter=1

https://automaton-media.com/en/news/20220527-12922/

https://soranews24.com/2022/05/27/japanese-etiquette-lesson-should-you-fold-up-your-own-futon-when-leaving-a-ryokan-inn/

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This week, Alex and Mitch talk about tourists coming to Japan, a man who received 46 million yen from the government because of a mistake, a Tokyo medical school caught favoring male students, and more!

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Articles from this week's episode

https://www.reddit.com/r/japannews/comments/urgvx3/japan_to_accept_small_group_tours_from_us/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf

https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Coronavirus/Japan-waives-COVID-entry-tests-in-step-toward-welcoming-tourists

https://japantoday.com/category/national/man-who-mistakenly-received-entire-town%E2%80%99s-covid-19-relief-money-vanishes

https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/a2e75f8ce869ba5b72805998d6ae041d091fda76

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/05/fab702e4b6a3-japan-us-to-cooperate-on-moon-landing-by-japanese-astronaut.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/05/a02c61abe946-13-women-awarded-damages-for-tokyo-medical-schools-exam-rigging.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/05/c88a4a26d1cc-breaking-news-japan-to-join-us-led-indo-pacific-economic-initiative-source.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/05/65144e592fe5-bill-to-enhance-support-for-vulnerable-women-passed-in-japan.html

https://japaninsider.com/new-instant-ramen-snack-so-successful-it-had-to-be-suspended/

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/05/edddd0feb2ff-japan-inks-13-bil-yen-loan-deal-to-rescue-ukraine-economy.html

https://japaninsider.com/inside-the-otaku-world-of-itasha-anime-cars-in-japan/

https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relations/Indo-Pacific/Satellite-photos-suggest-China-training-to-attack-Japan-s-aircraft

https://www.reddit.com/r/japanlife/comments/utkdig/anybody_in_kanto_area_hearing_a_distant_booming/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20220514/p2a/00m/0na/031000c

https://soranews24.com/2022/05/20/1600-empty-seats-at-major-japanese-gymnastics-competition-reserved-by-single-unpaying-person/

https://soranews24.com/2022/05/18/ghibli-found-out-about-the-unofficial-ghibli-cafe-in-nagoya-then-something-very-sweet-happened/

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This week, Natsuki is back! And she talks with Mitch about PewDiePie moving to Japan, Elon Musk's tweet about Japan, refugees coming to Japan, same sex partenership. a man who recreated the last supper out of McDonald's wrappers, and more!

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Articles from this week's episode

https://youtu.be/N2N5ZwX6U20

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/may/09/elon-musk-tweet-sparks-debate-in-japan-on-falling-birthrate

(Japanese version https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/a617148da4e0f9d99fdb4c6debd4a1656c9fcf25 )

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/05/b3bd7f651613-japan-police-urge-officers-to-avoid-impression-of-racial-profiling.html

https://japantoday.com/category/national/japan-accepted-74-refugees-in-2021-highest-on-record

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/05/833829bf8dfa-tokyos-yamanote-line-to-test-automated-trains-with-riders-from-oct.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/05/ffadb90a9a78-tokyo-govt-plans-to-start-same-sex-partnership-system-in-nov.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/05/39238a466964-focus-50-years-after-return-okinawas-strategic-importance-grows-for-us.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/05/1251d17cbc66-japan-to-boost-tourism-at-ainu-culture-complex-govt-spokesman.html

https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14619291

https://animehunch.com/japanese-government-releases-controversial-document-encouraging-people-to-practice-manga-inspired-kabedon/

https://japaninsider.com/japanese-man-recreates-the-last-supper-out-of-mcdonalds-wrappers/

https://soranews24.com/2022/05/13/this-simple-picture-of-a-stairway-is-worth-a-thousand-words-about-japanese-culture/

https://soranews24.com/2022/05/12/burger-king-japan-is-offering-dried-ramen-instead-of-french-fries-in-its-combo-meals/

https://soranews24.com/2022/05/09/should-you-watch-the-credits-at-the-movies-japanese-celebritys-comments-spark-fierce-debate/

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Japan's borders are finally opening!

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Articles from this week's episode:

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/05/5a853b6e28f1-yoshinoya-refused-to-let-foreign-student-attend-recruitment-event.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/05/c56cad852703-urgent-japan-looking-to-accept-foreign-tourists-again-in-june-source.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/05/1fc5cc65389b-japans-child-population-falls-for-41st-yr-record-low-amid-pandemic.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/05/d02cbe03a030-focus-debate-on-relaxing-mask-requirement-starting-in-japan.html

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2022/05/03/national/when-will-japan-open-to-tourists/

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/05/8df73b091d7f-51-of-japan-kids-get-1st-smartphone-at-elementary-school-age-poll.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/05/a8faf66fd209-japan-still-divided-on-revising-war-renouncing-constitution-survey.html

https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2022-05-05/why-is-no-one-worried-about-re-arming-of-japan-and-germany

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/05/07e9d4920307-focus-japan-to-require-listed-firms-to-disclose-female-manager-ratio.html

https://soranews24.com/2022/05/04/no-more-neckties-japanese-prefecture-abolishes-necktie-dress-code-for-government-employees/

https://soranews24.com/2022/05/03/studio-ghibli-reveals-real-reason-why-jiji-stops-talking-at-the-end-of-kikis-delivery-service/

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Articles from this week's episode

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/298ae8c397bf-travelers-crowd-trains-airports-as-golden-week-holiday-begins.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/a8dbac4b1441-feature-florida-farmers-battle-blight-to-keep-their-fruit-on-japans-tables.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/d5181bfcbad4-japans-kitano-gets-lifetime-achievement-award-at-italy-film-festival.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/1d1e2549caff-japan-firm-develops-ai-system-to-catch-shrine-box-donations-thieves.html

https://japaninsider.com/4-things-to-consider-when-looking-for-an-apartment-in-japan/

https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14610552

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/a022321c26e7-operator-of-missing-hokkaido-boat-continued-tours-in-bad-weather.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/e3b8ac8836c2-feature-1st-film-written-by-japanese-ai-bot-takes-movie-making-to-next-phase.html

https://japaninsider.com/manga-sales-skyrocket-for-second-year-in-a-row/

https://apnews.com/article/japan-5c26942dabe49132ac7c4f6295ab2b2e

https://soranews24.com/2022/04/30/we-eat-a-canned-omelette-from-a-vending-machine-and-hope-for-the-best/

https://soranews24.com/2022/04/27/japan-reality-edges-closer-to-anime-with-japan-railways-vr-style-humanoid-robot/

https://soranews24.com/2022/04/25/new-wet-potato-chips-revolutionise-the-snack-industry-in-japan/

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Articles from this week's episode

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/9788d2b9a6c5-japan-mulls-4th-vaccine-shots-for-elderly-chronically-ill-patients.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/8a900bd0039a-breaking-news-man-arrested-for-obstructing-covid-vaccinations-in-tokyo.html

https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14600121

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/46e8fcfc2b77-japan-upgrades-key-economic-assessment-for-1st-time-in-4-months.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/35420c4a1cd3-urgent-yen-falls-to-20-year-low-in-129-level-vs-us-dollar.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/6e3f487a8a2b-suzuki-yellen-hold-talks-amid-yens-tumble-against-us-dollar.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/ee8ec81fd3ab-japans-ruling-party-to-propose-more-defense-spending-eyes-2-of-gdp.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/7b2c37e0660f-s-korea-president-elect-to-send-team-to-japan-for-policy-talks.html

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/apr/22/jacinda-ardern-greeted-by-giant-sad-dancing-kiwis-during-visit-to-japan

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/ec6a12f6bf03-japan-readopts-hard-line-stance-on-territorial-dispute-with-russia.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/4f10c1591763-feature-japanese-hospitals-glass-half-full-approach-helping-alcoholics-quit.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/bf52cd6f2c54-western-japan-prefecture-pulls-out-of-bid-to-host-casino-resort.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/3abc65ca45b1-japan-govt-weighs-cash-handouts-for-low-income-families-children.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/bafc8f4259dd-update1-yoshinoya-beef-bowl-executive-dismissed-over-sexist-remarks.html

https://japaninsider.com/pro-westler-saves-10-year-old-girl-from-train-station-drunk/

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/cad4dc86b74c-average-condo-price-in-tokyo-area-sets-new-high-in-fiscal-2021.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/06c40ab4d14b-focus-japan-firms-tasked-with-encouraging-paternity-leave-under-new-law.html

2022/04/22/photos-of-complete-strangers-japans-newt-strange-and-strangely-compelling-capsule-toys%e3%80%90pics%e3%80%91/

https://soranews24.com/2022/04/21/yoshi-transformation-hoodie-gives-you-the-stylish-look-of-super-marios-dino-pal%e3%80%90photos%e3%80%91/

https://soranews24.com/2022/04/20/godzilla-turns-your-signature-into-king-of-the-signatures-with-kaiju-personal-seals-in-japan%e3%80%90pics%e3%80%91/

https://soranews24.com/2022/04/19/milla-jovovichs-daughter-charms-japan-with-video-of-her-speaking-excellent-japanese%e3%80%90video%e3%80%91/

https://news.yahoo.com/deceased-train-driver-japan-awarded-000813746.html

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On this episode, Mitch and Josh talk about Japan opening to select foreigners, foreigners that are more likely to get stopped by police, the debate that sparked from Japan's Netflix series 'Old Enough!" and more!

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Articles from this week's episode

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2022/04/13/national/japan-reopening-parents-foreign-residents/

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/ca1c481fc4e8-30000-foreign-students-entered-japan-since-covid-border-curbs-eased.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/81e04ff42d1b-japans-greenhouse-gas-emissions-decrease-7th-straight-year.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/220b759e6e81-japan-tilts-toward-hiroshima-as-g-7-summit-location-for-2023-sources.html

https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14597216

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/a64274dd863e-no-need-to-stop-social-activities-with-omicron-japan-covid-adviser.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/5e1bfd28ffe3-russian-wayfinding-sign-at-station-in-tokyo-uncovered-after-criticism.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/57976ec8c3cc-japan-judo-head-yamashita-says-putin-actions-not-in-spirit-of-sport.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/ac0fc4660c73-west-japan-city-says-tourism-princess-can-now-be-of-any-gender.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/2682851af82b-breaking-news-tokyos-population-shrinks-for-1st-time-in-26-yrs-govt-data.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/213d74066b53-chinese-man-gets-japans-1st-skilled-worker-visa-with-no-time-limit.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/1391d90ada3a-sumo-24-yr-old-set-to-become-1st-wrestler-from-elite-univ-of-tokyo.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/e647fe63d86b-urgent-yen-tumbles-to-nearly-20-yr-low-against-us-dollar.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/c3def6cb040f-urgent-japan-oks-asset-freezes-on-398-russians-incl-putins-daughters.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/581b7c9f1191-demolition-begins-at-iconic-nakagin-capsule-tower.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/f4dd6c990fe0-63-of-people-with-foreign-roots-in-japan-questioned-by-police.html

https://www.reddit.com/r/japannews/comments/u0wguy/63_of_people_with_foreign_roots_in_japan/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf

https://soranews24.com/2022/04/16/old-enough-netflix-show-sparks-global-debate-on-parenting-and-child-safety/

https://soranews24.com/2022/04/15/fill-your-belly-at-the-starbucks-all-you-can-eat-buffet/

https://soranews24.com/2022/04/15/japans-new-takoyaki-burger-reimagines-takoyaki-for-the-fast-food-world/

https://soranews24.com/2022/04/15/electric-chopsticks-that-make-low-salt-food-taste-salty-developed-by-meiji-university/

https://soranews24.com/2022/04/14/japanese-sightseeing-train-offers-amazing-luxury-for-prices-starting-at-1-3-million-yen-per-room/

https://soranews24.com/2022/04/13/tokyo-police-post-tweet-to-put-peoples-minds-at-ease-but-creep-them-out-with-weird-illustration/

https://soranews24.com/2022/04/11/japanese-teacher-suspended-for-selling-a-lot-of-cows-without-telling-the-school/

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This week, Mitch and Hayato talk about feeling lonely during the pandemic, Doraemon's beloved creator passing away, a woman who tried to scam a foreigner in Japan, and more!

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Articles from this week's episode

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/4ddcf1bfd8c8-urgent-japan-eyes-resolute-action-against-russias-war-crimes-kishida.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/917565ad45ef-defense-experts-back-japan-acquiring-enemy-base-strike-capability.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/fc4bf7636562-japan-to-lift-covid-nonresident-foreigner-entry-ban-for-106-nations.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/b52fb8e1620f-urgent-japan-so-far-has-no-plan-to-resume-entry-of-foreign-tourists-kishida.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/46191486a5d1-lgbtq-safe-space-opens-in-osaka.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/033866bdf014-urgent-japan-to-ban-imports-of-vodka-freeze-assets-by-russian-lenders-pm.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/4abb60576a26-over-35-in-japan-feel-lonely-amid-pandemic-young-people-hit-harder.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/c126ff69e9b6-boj-chief-kuroda-says-yens-depreciation-somewhat-rapid.html

https://soranews24.com/2022/04/08/bowl-or-chopsticks-which-one-should-you-pick-up-first/

https://soranews24.com/2022/04/08/pikachus-tail-and-snorlaxs-tummy-join-the-menu-at-the-pokemon-cafe/

https://soranews24.com/2022/04/07/fujiko-a-fujio-creator-of-doraemon-ninja-hattori-kun-and-kaibutsu-kun-passes-away-aged-88/

https://soranews24.com/2022/04/06/osaka-woman-gives-foreigner-uber-eats-worker-fake-money-thought-he-wouldnt-know-difference/

https://soranews24.com/2022/04/04/do-tokyo-natives-get-lost-in-shinjuku-and-shibuya-too-we-ask-our-in-office-tokyo-ites/

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Articles from this week's episode

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/f55b242b7b26-breaking-news-japan-to-allow-in-up-to-10000-visitors-daily-from-april-10.html

https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-data/h01285/

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/03/eb372bebf50b-japan-to-help-african-countries-escape-chinas-debt-trap.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/03/67021bc62568-japan-had-fewer-foreign-residents-in-2021-amid-covid-border-controls.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/03/2f1164a820ff-hondas-asimo-robot-to-retire-after-20-year-career-wowing-public.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/03/418c8ecf3b17-group-of-nagasaki-a-bomb-survivors-wraps-up-due-to-aging.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/03/d48ddb7b6797-law-enacted-to-create-cybercrime-bureau-at-police-agency.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/03/00e664f4377b-update1-dollar-above-123-yen-line-for-1st-time-in-6-yrs-tokyo-stocks-fall.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/03/23d26c4d92d6-tokyu-railway-to-be-1st-in-japan-to-run-all-lines-on-green-energy.html

https://soranews24.com/2022/04/02/japanese-lingerie-brand-now-selling-underwear-embroidered-with-a-famous-renaissance-painting/

https://soranews24.com/2022/04/02/japanese-company-develops-a-door-within-a-door-and-its-a-great-idea/

https://soranews24.com/2022/04/01/burger-king-roasts-mcdonalds-with-cryptic-message-on-poster-jabbing-huge-new-store-in-akihabara/

https://soranews24.com/2022/03/30/six-members-of-japans-self-defense-forces-face-punishment-for-unauthorized-curry-eating/

https://soranews24.com/2022/03/28/no-more-plastic-cups-starbucks-japan-aims-to-get-rid-of-plastic-in-stores-with-new-initiatives/

https://soranews24.com/2022/03/26/high-school-girls-in-japan-create-and-sell-butt-shaped-soap-praised-as-way-too-high-quality/

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4th shots for vaccines, ban of Japanese luxury imports, Korean missles, and more! Those are the topics for this week's episode of Small Talk Japan!

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Sushi video Josh talked about: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDL8yu34fz0&t=143s

Articles from this week's episode

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/03/121eaefeac8c-japan-to-start-preparations-for-administering-4th-covid-vaccine-shots.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/03/87961750c624-japan-ends-covid-19-quasi-emergency-in-all-18-prefectures-covered.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/03/e55058e23e11-breaking-news-japan-plans-to-ban-exports-of-luxury-cars-to-russia.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/03/19082f209395-breaking-news-n-korea-fires-what-appears-to-be-ballistic-missile-japan.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/03/4c725977b9c4-japan-marks-27th-anniversary-of-aum-cults-attack-on-tokyo-subways.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/03/26f3b187c21c-10000-foreign-children-in-japan-may-be-absent-from-school.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/03/7a024de8f5a0-urgent-us-dollar-hits-120-yen-highest-level-in-6-years.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/03/7fbd1cb7f8e2-kishida-to-order-economic-stimulus-amid-higher-inflation-pandemic.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/03/73fa8cf66f50-court-rules-police-removal-of-abe-hecklers-from-stump-speech-illegal.html

https://soranews24.com/2022/03/26/japanese-gyaru-turned-mom-is-more-concerned-with-making-her-son-a-gentleman-than-a-scholar/

https://soranews24.com/2022/03/25/japans-new-ramen-vending-machine-cooks-noodles-in-just-90-seconds-serves-four-different-types/

https://soranews24.com/2022/03/24/japanese-company-offers-service-that-converts-your-childs-school-bag-into-useful-accessories/

https://soranews24.com/2022/03/23/how-should-you-add-wasabi-to-sushi-at-a-conveyor-belt-restaurant/

https://soranews24.com/2022/03/21/well-loved-pokemon-plushie-photos-leave-japanese-twitter-in-both-hysterics-and-horror/

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From Japan's recent earthquake, to cities filled with giant plastic models, to a campground that was accidentally homophobic, Josh and Mitch talk about all things Japan.

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Articles from this week's episode

https://www.j-cast.com/2022/03/15433135.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/03/bc188041dee7-panel-oks-japan-ending-covid-19-quasi-emergency-next-week.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/03/d7ae0e0b746e-breaking-news-japan-weighs-raising-daily-cap-on-entrants-to-country-to-10000.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/03/dd0c6da7d879-urgent-2-killed-92-injured-after-m74-quake-hits-northeastern-japan.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/03/8abf9476b642-japan-begins-accepting-war-fleeing-ukrainians-without-guarantor.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/03/8cec5c746b26-anglers-including-boy-jump-into-sea-after-boat-catches-fire-in-japan.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/03/95da83a653ae-man-in-his-80s-rescued-36-hours-after-quake-in-northeast-japan.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/03/afe25e1ac03b-tragedy-avoided-on-quake-hit-derailed-shinkansen-from-lessons-learned.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/03/43ae196d5bb3-more-firms-rely-on-services-to-support-remote-workers-mental-health.html

https://soranews24.com/2022/03/19/huge-cracks-in-tohoku-expressway-caused-by-earthquake-fixed-the-same-afternoon/

https://twitter.com/yamashomove/status/1504121150330134530?s=20&t=5nZnlPXrPiEfdMwhESed_A

https://soranews24.com/2022/03/14/japans-plastic-model-capital-installs-working-plastic-model-style-payphones%e3%80%90photos%e3%80%91/

https://soranews24.com/2022/03/14/japan-considering-relaxing-guest-number-caps-for-large-events-provided-guests-dont-shout/

https://soranews24.com/2022/03/13/new-floating-3-d-signs-at-this-japanese-train-station-make-you-feel-like-youre-in-a-video-game/

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From ponytails being banned for being too stimulating, to UNIQLO's flip-flop about being in Russia, to The Ring's Sadako starting her own daily life vlog, Mitch and Alex talk about everything happening in Japan now!

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Articles from this week's episode:

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/03/180692ba62b6-japan-eyes-entry-of-most-foreign-students-waiting-amid-covid-by-end-may.html

https://japantoday.com/category/business/uniqlo-defends-decision-to-stay-open-in-russia

https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2022/mar/10/uniqlo-suspends-operations-russia-u-turn-fashion

https://www.global.jcb/en/info/20220308.html 

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/03/002be5a1fdd6-japan-accepts-8-people-displaced-by-russian-invasion-of-ukraine.html Good job, 8.

https://onemileatatime.com/news/japan-airlines-route-london/

https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14566964

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-03-03/the-ghosn-saga-and-what-it-says-about-japan-quicktake

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/03/57c1d24b17e6-japan-marks-11th-anniversary-of-quake-disaster-fukushima-crisis.html

https://soranews24.com/2022/03/12/all-tokyo-public-high-schools-abolish-rules-forcing-students-to-dye-non-black-hair-underwear-color-regs/

https://www.fukuoka-now.com/en/news/ponytails-considered-too-stimulating-in-kagoshima-junior-high-schools/

https://soranews24.com/2022/03/12/ntt-wants-you-to-remember-the-tohoku-earthquake-by-remembering-the-phone-numbers-of-loved-ones/

https://soranews24.com/2022/03/11/new-president-of-chile-receives-pokemon-from-japanese-diplomat%e3%80%90videos%e3%80%91/

https://soranews24.com/2022/03/11/giant-gundams-occupy-yokohama-as-part-of-gundam-port-yokohama-art-project%e3%80%90photos%e3%80%91/

https://soranews24.com/2022/03/11/family-mart-convenience-stores-will-stop-offering-plastic-forks-recommends-chopsticks-instead/

https://soranews24.com/2022/03/11/former-uniqlo-employee-starts-clothing-alterations-service-for-people-with-disabilities/

https://soranews24.com/2022/03/10/japans-favorite-anti-piracy-mascots-become-fashion-models/

https://soranews24.com/2022/03/09/sadako-now-has-her-own-youtube-channel-hopes-to-upload-videos-about-her-daily-life/

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https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/03/4d652fcf9db4-japan-reaches-target-of-1-mil-covid-booster-shots-per-day.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/03/df19fd5e800a-70-japanese-answer-ukraines-calls-to-arms-against-russia.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/03/9415d0fc00ea-breaking-news-japan-plans-to-accept-people-fleeing-ukraine-pm-kishida.html

https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2022/3/3/japanese-carmakers-airlines-cut-russia-ties-over-war-in-ukraine

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/03/a6f5f7727017-urgent-japan-to-provide-bullet-proof-vests-other-goods-to-ukraine.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/03/dd69952165f9-people-in-japan-donate-17-mil-to-relief-fund-for-ukraine.html

https://japantoday.com/category/national/small-japan-border-easing-stirs-hope-worry-for-foreigners

https://soranews24.com/2022/03/04/spirited-away-live-action-stage-play-opens-in-tokyo-and-the-photos-look-amazing/

https://soranews24.com/2022/03/04/this-is-chalk-yep-and-its-a-touching-pokemon-goodbye-from-a-japanese-teacher-to-his-students/

https://soranews24.com/2022/03/04/which-of-these-three-terrifying-characters-do-you-want-as-the-mascot-of-osakas-world-expo/

https://soranews24.com/2022/03/04/bullet-train-starring-brad-pitt-japanese-fans-react-to-new-trailer/

https://soranews24.com/2022/03/03/sayonara-crossbows-police-ask-owners-to-turn-in-their-crossbows-as-new-ban-goes-into-effect/

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https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/02/09379c7e665e-govt-bans-firm-from-accepting-foreign-trainees-after-assault-case.html

https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20220222_36/

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/02/c3ffe19b039b-cat-robot-serving-dishes-at-hokkaido-noodle-restaurant.html

https://soranews24.com/2022/02/23/when-was-the-first-anime-breast-bounce-japanese-twitter-debates/

https://soranews24.com/2022/02/22/naomi-watanabe-sports-adidas-stripes-in-her-hair-to-celebrate-becoming-brand-ambassador/

https://soranews24.com/2022/02/18/ukrainian-ambassador-to-japan-dresses-as-samurai-in-show-of-strength-against-russia/

https://soranews24.com/2022/02/17/japanese-pro-gamer-kicked-off-e-sports-team-after-saying-short-men-shouldnt-have-human-rights/

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https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/02/195e19f47c36-us-european-business-leaders-urge-japan-to-end-covid-entry-ban.html

https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14532405

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/02/4372eb10123a-returning-japan-olympians-to-have-smartphones-undergo-security-check.html

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20220208/p2g/00m/0bu/055000c

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20220207/p2a/00m/0bu/016000c

https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2022/02/07/regional-treasures-south-korea-and-japan-step-up-fight-against-country-of-origin-food-fraud

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/02/2c0b247a9739-urgent-us-says-agreed-with-japan-to-resolve-trump-era-steel-tariffs-issue.html

https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14534323

https://soranews24.com/2022/02/12/ferry-takes-trip-halfway-across-japan-without-anyone-steering-it/

https://soranews24.com/2022/02/12/pringles-can-drink-bottles-on-sale-at-japanese-bookstores-and-convenience-stores/

https://soranews24.com/2022/02/12/japanese-man-caught-using-fake-ids-to-sneak-into-matchmaking-parties-with-younger-women/

https://soranews24.com/2022/02/12/french-fry-rationing-continues-in-japan-as-mos-burger-suspends-sales-with-two-exceptions/

https://soranews24.com/2022/02/11/cost-of-uneaten-ehomaki-sushi-rolls-in-2022-estimated-to-be-over-one-billion-yen/

https://soranews24.com/2022/02/11/cats-and-dogs-apologising-at-japanese-press-conference-is-our-newest-gacha-capsule-toy-obsession/

https://soranews24.com/2022/02/11/shinto-priest-blesses-dominos-pizzas-to-bring-love-to-those-who-eat-them-on-valentines-day/

https://soranews24.com/2022/02/11/kfc-japan-releases-official-onigiri-rice-ball-miso-ramen-rice-recipes-to-level-up-fried-chicken/

https://soranews24.com/2022/02/10/how-does-the-100-yen-scoon-match-up-against-the-celebrated-2000-yen-sugakiya-ramen-fork/

https://soranews24.com/2022/02/10/starbucks-japans-substitute-frappuccino-aims-to-please-disappointed-customers-on-valentines-day/

https://soranews24.com/2022/02/09/keeping-up-with-the-kids-japanese-high-schoolers-most-popular-slang-of-spring-2022/

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This week Alex, Mitch, and Josh answer questions live on reddit about living in Japan. 

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Mob attacking a police station in Okinawa, an 11 hour standoff with a shooter in Saitama, bomb shelters, lunar landers, umaibo, and why Japanese couples broke up at the start of 2022! Those are the topis of this week's episode of Small Talk Japan!

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Articles from this week's episode

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20220127/p2a/00m/0na/025000c

https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14534337

https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14534413

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/01/3beabff2730f-man-shoots-medical-worker-takes-another-hostage-at-home-near-tokyo.html

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20220126/p2a/00m/0na/014000c

https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14532394

https://soranews24.com/2022/01/29/japanese-snack-maker-apologizes-for-commotion-caused-by-1-7-cent-price-increase/

https://soranews24.com/2022/01/24/japanese-survey-asks-exactly-why-people-broke-up-with-their-partners/

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https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20220121/p2g/00m/0na/035000c 

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20220121/p2g/00m/0na/064000c#:~:text=The%20figure%20is%20up%204.5,or%20%22not%20really%20good.%22 https://japantoday.com/category/features/lifestyle/miyagi-restaurant-refuses-to-accept-customers%E2%80%99-money-after-tsunami-warning-evacuation https://soranews24.com/2022/01/22/terrifying-snow-no-face-found-in-japan-gets-thumbs-up-from-studio-ghibli%E3%80%90photos%E3%80%91/#:~:text=Spirited%20Away's%20No%20Face%20is,huge%20contribution%20to%20character%20design.&text=None%20other%20than%20Studio%20Ghibli,Hayao%20Miyazaki's%20anime%20production%20house. 

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This week, Mitch and Natsuki talk about jobs for yakuza, Japan's economy vs the rest of the world, Studio Ghibli world, and more!

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Articles from this week's episode

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/01/b38936a5c597-urgent-tokyos-daily-covid-cases-top-4000-for-1st-time-since-late-aug.html

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20220110/p2a/00m/0na/014000c

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/01/0b1789d42659-breaking-news-tokyo-reports-2198-daily-covid-19-cases-highest-since-sept-4.html

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20220108/p2a/00m/0na/014000c

https://www.businessinsider.com/workaholic-japan-companies-introduce-four-day-workweek-panasonic-2022-1

https://www.ibtimes.sg/japanese-woman-gives-baby-sues-sperm-donor-she-met-online-lying-about-ethnicity-education-have-62235

https://jen.jiji.com/jc/eng?g=eco&k=2022011100485

https://www.thehindu.com/business/india-to-surpass-japan-as-asias-2nd-largest-economy-by-2030/article38195975.ece

https://www.forbes.com/sites/walterloeb/2022/01/13/uniqlo-will-raise-prices-as-japan-shifts-attitude-on-holding-prices/

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20220107/p2a/00m/0na/020000c

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2022/01/15/national/crime-legal/entrance-exam-stabbings-tokyo/

https://www.timeout.com/tokyo/news/what-we-know-so-far-about-the-worlds-first-ghibli-park-opening-in-2022-061120

https://ghibli.jpn.org/news/gutiokipan/

https://soranews24.com/2022/01/15/long-wallet-or-bifold-what-your-wallet-says-about-you-in-japan/

https://soranews24.com/2022/01/13/japanese-rail-fans-heartbroken-as-tokyo-area-keikyu-chooses-to-retire-its-last-pata-pata-sign/

https://soranews24.com/2022/01/15/sailor-moons-moon-stick-becomes-the-real-worlds-coolest-subway-pass/

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From same sex partenerships, to spikes in wages, this week, Alex and Mitch talk about all things Japan!

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https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/01/79fa55017c0c-12000-sign-petition-to-ease-japans-tight-entry-rules-over-omicron.html

https://www.ucanews.com/news/japan-looks-to-blood-ties-to-address-labor-shortage/95560

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/01/38390593b798-japan-struggling-to-hold-coming-of-age-day-events-due-to-covid-surge.html

https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20220101_15/

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/01/470a5632ca96-worlds-oldest-person-in-japan-celebrates-119th-birthday.html

https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14503708

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/01/96abf7107327-japan-pm-calls-for-aggressive-wage-hikes-in-push-for-redistribution.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/01/b986153061ce-toyota-outsells-gm-in-us-in-2021-to-clinch-top-spot-for-1st-time.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/01/7ec51b18f01c-transgender-woman-referred-to-prosecutors-for-using-osaka-ladies-room.html

https://www3.nhk.or.jp/lnews/kagoshima/20220104/5050017383.html

Vaccine passports, bench pressing grandmas, a video game high school, and more! That's what Josh and Natsuki are talking about on this week's episode of Small Talk Japan!

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Articles for the week:

https://soranews24.com/2021/12/26/72-year-old-japanese-woman-has-sights-on-20th-world-bench-press-championship-in-a-row/

https://soranews24.com/2021/12/24/japan-is-opening-a-video-gaming-e-sports-high-school-and-the-idea-isnt-as-crazy-as-it-sounds/

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2021/12/20/national/japan-digital-vaccine-passport-app-explainer/

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/12/9c84a07d422d-breaking-news-musashino-city-in-tokyo-rejects-proposal-for-foreigners-to-vote.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/12/8fd330819677-mcdonalds-japan-only-sells-fries-in-small-sizes-due-to-supply-crunch.html

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Japan's current corona situation, the Osaka fire incident, boycotting the Olympics, Miss Universe Japan's fashion fail, and more! That's what Alex and Mitch are talking about on this week's episode of Small Talk Japan!

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Articles for the week:

https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20211218_03/

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/12/4cdf1190b2aa-tokyo-city-committee-oks-plan-for-foreigners-to-vote-in-referendums.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/12/cd000f284b2a-japan-to-simplify-entry-process-for-wealthy-travelers.html

https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20211217_04/

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/12/0382e9299dd6-china-envoy-urges-japan-not-to-join-diplomatic-boycott-of-olympics.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/12/c3adc78ec371-tokyo-lawyers-to-collect-info-on-police-treatment-of-foreigners.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/12/e70ee2178c0a-kishida-becomes-1st-japan-pm-in-9-yrs-to-live-in-official-residence.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/12/c2383ead2a6a-urgent-man-infected-with-omicron-variant-visited-stadium-for-soccer-match.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/12/6d2830224719-feature-theme-park-giving-s-koreans-a-japan-fix-despite-pandemic.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/12/160ab669a7fa-kanji-meaning-gold-picked-to-symbolize-2021-amid-olympic-year.html

https://soranews24.com/2021/12/16/how-a-bar-in-kabukicho-scammed-one-diner-out-of-their-money-and-how-it-can-happen-to-you-too/

https://soranews24.com/2021/12/15/miss-universe-2021-japan-entry-slammed-for-wearing-dead-persons-kimono/

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Which date you should confess your love, mandatory grooming lessons for boys, and billionaires blasting off into space! All that and more on this episode of Small Talk Japan with Mitch and Natsuki!

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Articles for the week:

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2021/12/04/national/crime-legal/nhk-supreme-court-fees/

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/12/46b700b376e7-japans-annual-budget-for-hosting-us-forces-to-top-210-bil-yen.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/12/24a22aa739bb-japans-wholesale-prices-rise-90-in-nov-sharpest-rise-on-record.html

https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/science/japanese-billionaire-maezawa-blasts-off-international-space-station-2021-12-08/

https://soranews24.com/2021/12/11/all-boys-high-school-in-japan-has-mandatory-grooming-lesson-teaches-about-skincare-hairstyling/

https://soranews24.com/2021/12/10/instagram-ideals-vs-reality-boyfriend-buys-me-pocari-sweat-photo-isnt-all-that-it-seems/

https://soranews24.com/2021/12/09/when-is-the-right-time-for-a-love-confession-in-japan/

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Cameras on trains, drinking with coworkers, and "toilet mode" gamer onesies! Mitch and Alex talk about all things Japan!

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Articles for the week:

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/12/28670f8f00db-urgent-kishida-hints-at-review-of-japans-re-entry-restrictions-over-omicron.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/12/66ebb4973799-japan-mulls-mandatory-security-camera-installation-on-trains.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/11/7887b0156f4b-60-see-drinking-with-colleagues-to-deepen-ties-as-unnecessary.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/11/4cb858f9f12f-france-issues-arrest-warrant-for-japanese-woman-over-parental-kidnap.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/12/0a84bb6430a7-urgent-tokyo-olympics-cost-less-than-budgeted-need-for-extra-money-unlikely.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/12/b38433927c1e-taiwan-contingency-also-one-for-japan-japan-us-alliance-abe.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/12/d96cfaeb6a11-tokyo-to-start-flagging-electric-scooter-users-for-minor-offenses.html

https://soranews24.com/2021/12/04/mcdonalds-japan-adds-a-beef-stew-pie-to-the-menu-with-an-epic-commercial-to-mark-the-release/

https://soranews24.com/2021/12/04/japanese-bus-driver-chases-down-groper-who-targeted-18-year-old-girl-on-his-vehicle/

https://soranews24.com/2021/12/03/blanket-for-gamers-comes-with-toilet-mode-has-japanese-twitter-in-stitches/

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From execution to extra packed pizza with golden chopsticks, Mitch and Alex talk about all things Japan!

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https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14486545

https://gentosha-go.com/articles/-/38909?per_page=1

https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20211126_31/

https://shopmokomoko.com/blogs/moko-blog/theres-an-underwater-mailbox-in-susami-japan-that-collects-1-500-pieces-of-mail-a-year

https://the-japan-news.com/news/article/0008028548

https://unseenjapan.com/uniqlo-clean-clothes-campaign-indonesia/

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20211120/p2a/00m/0na/016000c

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/11/e3350c504173-jr-east-launches-bullet-train-office-cars-amid-telework-demand.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/11/8e64f034fc76-baseball-star-ohtani-turns-down-top-japan-government-award.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/11/e1852d6fd7f6-dollar-climbs-to-115-yen-highest-since-march-2017.html

https://www.bauhutte.jp/product/bpa001/

https://japantoday.com/category/features/food/japanese-convenience-store-chain-running-out-of-fried-chicken-takes-precautions-to-save-christmas?

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From execution to extra packed pizza with golden chopsticks, Mitch and Alex talk about all things Japan!

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Articles for the week:

https://soranews24.com/2021/11/16/shinkansen-conductor-caught-playing-gps-smartphone-game-on-bullet-train-for-ten-years/

https://soranews24.com/2021/11/19/dominos-offers-gold-chopsticks-to-customers-in-japan/

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2021/11/18/national/delta-variant-self-destruction-theory/

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2021/11/20/national/media-national/japan-death-penalty-lawsuit-2/

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/11/7f86bd9bdb3a-feature-ousted-myanmar-leader-suu-kyis-japanese-sword-restored.html

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/11/6fd997880f44-japan-to-allow-5000-entrants-daily-under-eased-covid-restrictions.html

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/32662673/shohei-ohtani-los-angeles-angels-unanimously-wins-al-mvp

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/11/dc3d075f2e8a-breaking-news-japan-to-spend-record-557-trillion-yen-for-economic-stimulus.html

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From delay fees to statues of animals so ugly they are cute, Mitch and Natsuki talk about all things Japan!

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Articles we talked about:

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/20...

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https://japantoday.com/category/natio...

https://soranews24.com/2021/11/11/eig...

https://soranews24.com/2021/11/10/fir...

Deepl: https://www.deepl.com/en/translator

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Articles we talked about:
https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/11/49b082530436-joker-train-attacker-targeted-tokyo-in-hopes-of-increasing-kill-count.html
https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/10/c6d14b3c3cd0-focus-voters-to-keep-eye-on-kishidas-course-correction-from-abe-suga-era.html
https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/11/1be6a2922b39-breaking-news-japan-to-ease-quarantine-rule-to-3-days-for-business-travelers.html
https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/11/f1672069241d-2-arrested-for-suspected-abuse-of-450-dogs-in-central-japan.html  
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Alex's Rabbit video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQn-t...

Alex's People of Kagoshima interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6dGE...
Tokyo Len's Live with Mitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5qGW...
Rick and Morty in Akihabara: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_246-...
Fat cat running in water: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQ4NY...
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Japan COVID numbers finally going down, earthquakes in Kagoshima, Aomori, and Tokyo, discounts for vaccinated people, Go to Travel 2, Nobel prize winner, and more! Those are the topics for this week's episode of Small Talk Japan!

Japan lifting COVID-19 restrictions, Japan's newest prime minister, ARAHI's Aiba and Sho getting married and the idol life, and the revival of festivals in Japan! Those are the topics for this week's episode of Small Talk Japan!  

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Japanese universities becoming stricter on background checks, Japan donating 30 million vaccines, new understanding of where Japanese people came from, flying taxi services, and a turtle hijacking a runway. This week, Mitch and Alex talk about all of this and more! Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/

This week, Natsuki and Mitch talk about Japanese centenarians, disabled women being harassed on trains, a volcano erupting, and more! Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/

From a Sri Lankan woman dying in Japanese immigration, to controversy about casinos in Yokohama, to privileged Japanese celebrities, this week we are talking about news in Japan! Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/

How to become an ALT, pitfalls to look for once you are here, and how to make the most of your Japan experience! This week, we talk about how to be an ALT in Japan. Requirements to be an ALT: http://jetprogramme.org/en/eligibility/ Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/

This week, we talk about everything Japanese convenience stores! Our favorites items to get, all of the amenities and services, and their relation to the Tokyo Olympics! Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/

This week, Natsuki and Mitch talk about the end of WW2, how America and Japan view the war, and Mitch's trip to the Chiran Peace Museum. Check out history of japan by bill wurtz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mh5LY4Mz15o&ab_channel=billwurtz Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/

On this week's episode, we talk about white privilege and how white privilege differs in Japan from the rest of the world. Make sure you leave us a comment and tell us what you think! You can also suggest topics for us to discuss. We're always happy to hear from you guys!

On this week's episode, the gang talks about how Japanese people like to spend their money and free time compared to the rest of the world. Make sure you leave us a comment and tell us what you think! You can also suggest topics for us to discuss. We're always happy to hear from you guys! Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/

From riots, to an assassination, to a war with an airport, this week we talk about how Japan has fought back throughout history. Make sure you leave us a comment and tell us what you think! You can also suggest topics for us to discuss. We're always happy to hear from you guys! Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/

This week, we discuss at what age do children stop bathing with their parents? And what is it with the censorship in Japanese media? Make sure you leave us a comment and tell us what you think! You can also suggest topics for us to discuss. We're always happy to hear from you guys! Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/

This week, we discuss the ethnicity of anime characters and the ongoing twitter war about Sailor Moon! Casually Explained Video Mitch mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWIi6... Make sure you leave us a comment and tell us what you think! You can also suggest topics for us to discuss. We're always happy to hear from you guys! Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/

This week, we discuss gaming in Japan! Mitch's lame goodbye EQ video: https://youtu.be/9O8aGL7U5DU Takeshi's Challenge - JonTron: https://youtu.be/m6MIlJYiJUs Let's Game It Out: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCto7D1L-MiRoOziCXK9uT5Q Japan's Top 100 Best-Selling Games of 2020 Revealed: https://gamerant.com/japan-best-selling-games-2020-famitsu/ Make sure you leave us a comment and tell us what you think! You can also suggest topics for us to discuss. We're always happy to hear from you guys!

This week, we discuss the various ways to apologize in Japan! Make sure you leave us a comment and tell us what you think! You can also suggest topics for us to discuss. We're always happy to hear from you guys!

How are the attitudes about work different between Japan and the West? Make sure you leave us a comment and tell us what you think! You can also suggest topics for us to discuss. We're always happy to hear from you guys! Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/