Foreign Residence Card Checker Sparks Controversies
In this episode, we discuss the controversies in Japan over a new app that allows you to check the authenticity of a foreigner's residence card with a smartphone.Word of the Week: ブラインドタッチ (blind tou...
19 Jun 202131min
We're Back! - Japan Gambles on Successful Olympics
Yasu & Julian are back after a short hiatus! We've made a few small changes to the show, but we're still providing the same informative and funny conversations that you've come to love!On this week's ...
12 Jun 202142min
Japanese Entrepreneur Plans Journey To The Moon
Welcome back to This Week In Japan!News Story of the Week: Japanese Entrepreneur Plans Journey To The MoonWord of the Week: 天下り (Coming down from the Heaven)Important Announcement regarding our Podcas...
13 Mar 202133min
Popular Manga Character Catches COVID-19
Welcome back to This Week In Japan!News Story of the Week: Popular Manga Character Catches COVID-19Word of the Week: ベア (Be-a)[Japanese Explanation]This Week In Japanでは毎週、日本で話題のニュースについて、イギリス人アーティストのJu...
27 Feb 202125min
Netflix To Offer Full-scholarships To Anime Creators Open To Foreigners
Welcome back to This Week In Japan! News Story of the Week: A Massive Earthquake Rattles Tohoku Region and Eastern Japan Featured Story of the Week: Netflix to offer full-scholarships open to foreig...
20 Feb 202138min
Clubhouse App Is Making Big Waves In Japan
Welcome back to This Week In Japan! News Story of the Week: Clubhouse App Is Making Big Waves In Japan Featured Story of the Week: Ramen-Loving Researcher Discovers Tonkotsu Absorbs Radiation Word ...
13 Feb 202128min
President of Tokyo Olympics Committee Under Fire for Sexist Comments
Welcome back to This Week In Japan! News Story of the Week: President of Tokyo Olympics Committee Under Fire for Comments Towards Women Featured Story of the Week: News rules are given to fan artist...
6 Feb 202127min
Pandemic Boosts Rice Consumption in Japan
Welcome back to This Week In Japan!News Story of the Week: Japan Aims to Vaccinate Around 75% of Country by OctoberFeatured Story of the Week: Pandemic Fuels Rice Consumption in JapanWord of the Week:...
30 Jan 202126min
