Trump Finally Meets Ishiba
In a banner week PM Ishiba finally meets Trump, gets a poll bump and China makes concessions.
14 Feb 202521min
Donald Trump Looks to Undermine Ishiba?
In Episode 11 I talk about Sanae Takaichi meeting Trump, the LDP's increased majority, marital surnames, more scandal for Governor Saito and Shohei Kondo gets censored for criticising Assassins Creed ...
29 Jan 202519min
Why Doesn't Japan Have a Military?
A deep dive into Japan's constitution, Article 9 and how Japan has coped with being legally forbidden from having a military.
18 Jan 202532min
More Chaos in South Korea
Episode 9 covering Yoon's failed arrest and ongoing impeachment, the Constitution Party of Japan, shrinking houses in Japan, regional tourism, Hiroshima vs Kansai okonomiyaki and remote workers in Law...
4 Jan 202531min
Another Japanese Party Leader Bites the Dust
In episode 8 I discuss the Leader of the DPFP being suspended, Abe's widow meeting with Donald Trump, shared surname legislation and naming your child Pikachu.
22 Des 202424min
Luigi Mangione and Japan
In episode 7 I talk Luigi Mangione and his connection to Japan, Tokyo's 4 day work week, Tokyo's efforts to increase child-birth, what a new South Korean President could mean for Japan and Mount Fuji.
13 Des 202418min
A Crisis in South Korea
In episode 6 I talk about the recent crisis in South Korea, what this means for Japan, shared surnames, family matters and a bear crisis in Akita City.
4 Des 202418min
An Asian NATO?
In episode 5 I discuss more problems for Governor Saito, a possible NATO for Asia, an immigration protest, the history of the Reiwa Party and Uniqlo.
1 Des 202429min
