Sumo Wrestler who Lost 104 Consecutive Matches Retires
This week we discuss the underdog Sumo Wrestler, Shounan-zakura, who finally called it a day after a record breaking losing streak of 104 matches and Bandai's popular Gunpla (Gundam Plastic) aims to c...
4 Sep 202135min
Golf Is Becoming the New Trendy Sport in Japan
This week we discuss the crazy seasonal weather in Japan and how Golf is becoming the new sporting trend for young Japanese adults.Word of the Week:銀ブラ (Gin-bura)This episode was recorded on August 20...
21 Aug 202131min
Tokyo Olympics Special: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
This week dive into the many stories surround the Tokyo 2020 games, including Japan's impressive medal haul and a Mayor in Nagoya who is under fire for chomping on a gold medal!Word of the Week:陰キャ (i...
7 Aug 202148min
TeamLab's Digital Art Museum Breaks World Record
In this episode, we discuss multiple scandals involving Olympic contributors, TeamLabs Digital Art Museum becoming the most visited in the world & a Ugandan weightlifter who went on the run, hoping to...
24 Juli 202138min
Giant Head Appears in the Sky over Tokyo
In this episode, we discuss "Giant floating head appears in the sky of Tokyo" and "IOC Chairman refers to Japanese as 'Chinese'".Word of the Week: マンツーマン (Man-tsuu-man)This episode was recorded on Jul...
17 Juli 202126min
Sushi Ninja Busted for Industrial Espionage
In this episode, we discuss a suspected molester who jumped from a bridge at Shibuya Station, Tokyo Olympics is to be held without spectators, and Sushi Ninja busted for industrial espionage. Word of ...
10 Juli 202134min
Government Officials Turned Into Anime Characters
In this episode, we discuss the delayed rainy season in Japan, the Mt. Fuji reopening for the first time in two years, and the Japanese government officials turned into anime characters.Word of the W...
3 Juli 202136min
Government Encourages 4-Day Workweek
In this episode, we discuss Emperor Naruhito's unconventional, personal statement regarding the Olympics and the Japanese Government's new guidelines to make 4-day working weeks the new normal.Word o...
26 Juni 202131min
