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Need a weekly round-up of the top news stories coming out of Japan? Look no further. Tokyo-based, British content-creator Julian and Japanese entrepreneur Yasu, are here to dive into the hot topics of the week. Recorded in Tokyo, 'This Week in Japan' is the perfect blend of current news, cultural insight, and in-depth discussions all woven through a friendly conversation between the two hosts. Stay up-to-date with the flow of stories streaming out of Japan, no matter where you are. You can also find us on our Japan Go! YouTube Channel at: youtube.com/japango. [Japanese Explanation] 毎週、日本で今話題のニュースについて、東京在住のイギリス人クリエイターJulianと日本人起業家Yasuが英語で意見を交わしています。楽しく話題のニュースを振り返りながら、英語のリスニングがしたい方へ！

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Japan's Favorite Snack Raises Price After 40 Years

2022/02/05

This week we discuss the remarkable lengths one student went to cheat on an exam, the most unbelieve accident to ever happen when a man falling from a roof caused another woman to fall out of a window, Japan's favorite snack is finally raising it's price by ¥2 after 40 years and a videogame developer has requested that fans do not send chocolate and presents to their favorite videogame characters this year. Word of the Week: アラサー (ara-saa) アラフォー (ara-foo) アラフィフ (ara-fifu) This episode was recorded on February 4th 2022 in Hiroo, Tokyo. Join the discussion over on www.facebook.com/thisweekinjapan Also, check out our "Japan Go!" YouTube Channel at youtube.com/japango

Jujutsu Kaisen Goes Big At The Box Office

2022/01/15

This week we discuss the huge success of the latest anime movie hit 'Jujutsu Kaisen 0', how a firefighter is in trouble for moonlighting as a Youtuber & the unlikely new toy that's taking Japan by storm! Word of the Week: イクメン (iku-men) This episode was recorded on January 14th 2022 in Hiroo, Tokyo. Join the discussion over on www.facebook.com/thisweekinjapan Also, check out our "Japan Go!" YouTube Channel at youtube.com/japango

Japanese Team Invents World's First 'Lickable' Screen

2022/01/07

This week we discuss the sudden snowfall in Tokyo, the police department that is currently in hot water over a couple of misplaced floppy disks, the world's oldest person Kane Tanaka turning 119, a team from Meiji University inventing a lickable screen you can taste and Convenience store chain Lawson's vision for a greener future. Words of the Week: ドンマイ - (don-mai) バリアフリー (baria-furii) レスバ (re-su-ba) This episode was recorded on January 7th 2022 in Hiroo, Tokyo. Join the discussion over on www.facebook.com/thisweekinjapan Also, check out our "Japan Go!" YouTube Channel at youtube.com/japango

Another Crazy Year in Japan: Christmas Special 2021

2021/12/23

This week we discuss Yusaku Maezawa's successful return to earth after 12 days on the International Space Station, a mother's incredible bravery in saving her child from a burning building, an all-boys school in Tokyo that has started a Gentlemen's Education curriculum and we reminisce on the biggest story of 2021 in Japan. Words of the Week: クリパ (kuripa) タコパ (takopa) パリピ (paripi) This episode was recorded on December 22nd 2021 in Hiroo, Tokyo. Join the discussion over on www.facebook.com/thisweekinjapan Also, check out our "Japan Go!" YouTube Channel at youtube.com/japango

The First Japanese Civilian Is Now In Space

2021/12/11

This week we discuss billionaire Yusaku Maezawa who just became the first Japanese civilian to travel to space, how prolonged exposure to face masks is causing unexpected anxiety and outrage as a school in Tokyo asks students to relinquish their social media passwords. Word of the Week: 学歴フィルター (gakureki-firutā) This episode was recorded on December 10th 2021 in Hiroo, Tokyo. Join the discussion over on www.facebook.com/thisweekinjapan Also, check out our "Japan Go!" YouTube Channel at youtube.com/japango

Japan’s Fried Chicken Wars Puts Christmas In Jeopardy

2021/12/03

This week we discuss Japan's tightened border restrictions worlding the discovery of the new Omicron Covid variant, how Japan's favourite Christmas food (fried chicken) is facing severe shortages, and how Japanese workers are dreading the return of the high pressure, end of year party known as bounenkai. Word of the Week: バップ (bappu) This episode was recorded on December 3rd 2021 in Hiroo, Tokyo. Join the discussion over on www.facebook.com/thisweekinjapan Also, check out our "Japan Go!" YouTube Channel at youtube.com/japango

Will “Shut the F*ck Up” be Japan's Word of 2021?

2021/11/27

This week we discuss the nominations for Japan's 'Word of the Year' 2021 competition (流行語大賞), JAXA's search for new astronauts for the first time in 13 years, the seemingly positive return to normalcy with low COVID-19 numbers, and how Uber Eats drivers are unhappy with the current state of flexible wages. Word of the Year Nominations: うっせえわ！ (usseewa) ぼったくり男爵 (bottakuri-dan-shoku) 黙食 (moku-shoku) ピクトグラム (pikutoguramu) ウマ娘 (uma-musume) リアル二刀流 (riaru-ni-tou-ryuu) This episode was recorded on November 26th 2021 in Hiroo, Tokyo. Join the discussion over on www.facebook.com/thisweekinjapan Also, check out our "Japan Go!" YouTube Channel at youtube.com/japango

Tokyo Team Recreates World's Oldest Oil Painting with AI

2021/11/19

This week we discuss 19-year old shogi master Sōta Fujii becoming the 'Dragon King', JR East performing the 1st ever test run of its new autonomous bullet train system, a 16-year old girl who engineered an AI system to prevent aggressive drivers, a Tokyo team of researchers that made a 'super clone' of the world's oldest but destroyed oil painting and KFC Japan was trending on Twitter this week for a comical reason. Word of the Week: 二刀流 (ni-tou-ryuu) This episode was recorded on November 19th 2021 in Hiroo, Tokyo. Join the discussion over on www.facebook.com/thisweekinjapan Also, check out our "Japan Go!" YouTube Channel at youtube.com/japango

84 Year Old Grandpa Becomes Pokémon Master

2021/11/12

This week we discuss an Osaka landmark becoming the centre of an anti-vax photoshop controversy, a disgruntled JR West Train driver who is suing his employer for $0.50 and how an 84-year old Granpa who has become the countries oldest Pokémon GO Master! Word of the Week: 割り勘 (wari-kan) This episode was recorded on November 12th 2021 in Hiroo, Tokyo. Join the discussion over on www.facebook.com/thisweekinjapan Also, check out our "Japan Go!" YouTube Channel at youtube.com/japango

Princess Mako Marries & Leaves The Imperial Family

2021/10/29

This week we discuss the conclusion of Princess Mako's long overdue marriage to Kei Komuro and how Tokyo's busiest train line was closed over the weekend for renovations on an impressive scale! Word of the Week: 撮り鉄 (tori-tetsu) This episode was recorded on October 29th 2021 in Hiroo, Tokyo. Join the discussion over on www.facebook.com/thisweekinjapan Also, check out our "Japan Go!" YouTube Channel at youtube.com/japango

Next-gen Vending Machines Take Japan By Storm

2021/10/22

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. Join the discussion over on www.facebook.com/thisweekinjapan Also, check out our "Japan Go!" YouTube Channel at youtube.com/japango

Ramen Shops Ban Ramen Critics & YouTubers

2021/10/16

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. Join the discussion over on www.facebook.com/thisweekinjapan Also, check out our "Japan Go!" YouTube Channel at youtube.com/japango

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★★★★★

futbolista1027 2022/02/06

Not quite like other podcasts

I love this podcast. i am a Japanese person living in the US and i assume most of the audience is not from Japan. This podcast proves that more and ...

★★★★★

Dulcinea14tx 2021/10/31

Enjoyable deep dive of the news

I’ve been fascinated by Japan since my first visit there in 2008 but only the last year have I decided to take my interest to the next level and reall...

★★★★★

bale_t 2020/08/19

All the way from Japan

Listened to the episode, “Abe’s Vacant Summer Vacation” Great Jazzy intro! Julian and Yasu, you both have great podcasting voices. This podcast has a ...

★★★★★

nhjrod 2020/08/10

Super informative!

I’ve really been enjoying listening to this podcast! It’s very informative and there are so many things that I’ve never heard of that are mentioned he...

★★★★★

eelents 2020/07/29

Worth a Listen!!

This podcast is put together so well! You can tell the hosts put a lot of thought into the news stories they discuss. It was interesting to hear about...

★★★★★

XPGC_92 2020/07/29

Really cool!

I wasn't sure this show would do much for me when a friend recommended it, but it's actually really cool to hear about what's going on in Japan. These...

★★★★★

shane-sgc 2020/07/29

A Must Listen!

This Week in Japan is a well produced show. That's the first thing anyone will notice when tuning in. Clearly a lot of thought and effort is put into ...

★★★★★

Jlc_1992 2020/07/29

Love the Show

What a fascinating perspective on news from another land! Really enjoyed it!

★★★★★

Doctor Dakin 2020/07/26

A great way to stay up-to-date with Japan

The hosts are quite funny and easy to listen to. Julian and Yasu provide great viewpoints and interesting opinions on many different Japan-based topic...

★★★★★

Kristenanna1 2020/07/23

A Great Way to Get News Out of Japan

I really love the balance of a Western point of view and a Japanese point of view- it keeps the discussion on the latest news out of Japan flowing wel...

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