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The Week'The Week' Podcast #23: Tourists in Japan, Esports and Candy, Badminton Stars
You are the reason JAPAN Forward launched The Week, a podcast for busy people who want to keep abreast of Japan’s culture, politics, business, economy and research worlds, and sports. It is hosted by Arielle Busetto.
In our 23rd episode, we spotlight Shinzo Abe’s legacy ahead of his state funeral on Tuesday, September 27.
Then we delve into the big announcement of the week, as Japan prepares to reopen borders for tourists from October 11.
In a cultural piece of news, we look into new research showing the relationship between sugar consumption and esport...
2022-09-2508 min
Real Issues, Real Voices, Real Japan Podcast#44 Real Issues, Real Voices, Real Japan Podcast – The Return of the Tokyo Game ShowDaniel Robson and Arielle Busetto outline how the Tokyo Game Show has changed since the pandemic, such as the difference in scale and new things to look for.
2022-09-1925 minThe Week'The Week’ Podcast #22: Abe's Reforms, China Threats, New Travel RulesYou are the reason JAPAN Forward launched The Week – a podcast for busy people who want to keep abreast of Japan’s culture, politics, business, economy and research worlds, and sports, too. Hosted by Arielle Busetto.
In our twenty-second episode, we spotlight tensions with China’s naval and maritime activities in Japanese waters and what this means for Japan’s defense policy.
Then we delve into a retrospective on Shinzo Abe’s initiatives to reform government administrative and intelligence infrastructure as Japan moves towards a normal country status.
Further forward, and important to many readers...
2022-09-1107 min
GOOD MORNING JAPAN. Notizie, luoghi e protagonisti del Giappone.Ep.08/2022 - | Decisioni di pancia 🤰| Carpe Drink 🍸 | Funerali di Culto ⚰️| Non ti RiCOVID | Fu... kushima ☢️ | Guest: Arielle Busetto
2022-09-041h 00The Week‘The Week’ Podcast #21: Tensions in Tawain, Police Security Revamps, Brad Pitt on a Bullet TrainYou are the reason JAPAN Forward launched The Week – a podcast for busy people who want to keep abreast of Japan’s culture, politics, business, economy and research worlds, and sports, too. Hosted by Arielle Busetto.
In our twenty-first episode, we spotlight tensions in the Taiwan Strait, and what this means for Japan and its relations with neighboring countries.
Then we delve into the recent resignation of the chief of the National Police Agency following Shinzo Abe’s assassination.
Further forward, we look at the first-ever red carpet event on a bullet train between...
2022-09-0407 minThe Week‘The Week’ Podcast #20: The Nuclear Energy Debate, Softbank Woes, teamLab's New AdventureYou are the reason JAPAN Forward launched The Week – a podcast for busy people who want to keep abreast of Japan’s culture, politics, business, economy and research worlds, and sports, too. Hosted by Arielle Busetto.
In our twentieth episode, we spotlight Shinzo Abe’s state funeral, and the updates on the ceremony scheduled for September 27.
Then we delve into an announcement made by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida which could foretell a major shift in Japan’s nuclear energy policy.
Further forward, we look at the interactive teamLab Borderless exhibition, which is set to close...
2022-08-3107 minThe Week‘The Week’ Podcast #19: Discover the New SDGs Website, Awamori Culture, and Mark the End of WWIIYou are the reason JAPAN Forward launched The Week – a podcast for busy people who want to keep abreast of Japan’s culture, politics, business, economy and research worlds, and sports, too. Hosted by Arielle Busetto.
In our nineteenth episode, we spotlight the 77th anniversary of the end of the Second World War and our reporting from the ground.
Then we delve into an exciting new website ー Japan 2 Earth ー dedicated to the issues and debate around the environment and SDGs, released under the JAPAN Forward umbrella.
Further forward, we look at the ancient and popula...
2022-08-2208 minThe Week‘The Week’ Podcast #18: Kishida Shuffles Ministers, China Rages Missiles, Remembering Issey Miyake
You are the reason JAPAN Forward launched The Week – a podcast for busy people who want to keep abreast of Japan’s culture, politics, business, economy and research worlds, and sports, too. Hosted by Arielle Busetto.
In our eighteenth episode, we spotlight Prime Minister Kishida’s reshuffle of the Cabinet and learn who’s who as he brings new blood into the 19-minister cohort.
We also delve into the consequences of China’s missile tantrums over the past week, and what implications they have for countries in peace and security in East Asia.
Further forw...
2022-08-1406 minThe Week‘The Week’ Podcast #17: Kishida at the UN, Beer from Coffee, Summer Camp CultureYou are the reason JAPAN Forward launched The Week – a podcast for busy people who want to keep abreast of Japan’s culture, politics, business, economy and research worlds, and sports, too. Hosted by Arielle Busetto.
In our seventeenth episode, we spotlight Prime Minister Kishida’s August 1 speech advocating “a world without nuclear weapons” on the opening day of the non-proliferation conference at the United Nations in New York.
We also showcase the interesting demographics revealed in a public opinion poll on holding a state funeral for slain former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Further forw...
2022-08-0707 minThe Week‘The Week’ Podcast #16: Yuzuru Hanyu, Geothermal Energy, COVID Strikes Again
You are the reason JAPAN Forward launched The Week – a podcast for busy people who want to keep abreast of Japan’s culture, politics, business, economy and research worlds, and sports, too. Hosted by Arielle Busetto.
In our sixteenth episode, we spotlight the famed skater Yuzuru Hanyu and his recent retirement from competition.
We also showcase a six-part series on Justice Radhabinod Pal, a particularly renowned jurist in the Tokyo Trials who looked at Asia’s experience in the Second World War from a different perspective.
Further forward, we look into the lavender fields o...
2022-07-2407 minThe Week‘The Week’ Podcast #15: Shinzo Abe’s Funeral, Sri Lanka’s Economy, Sumo Bout Controversy
You are the reason JAPAN Forward launched The Week – a podcast for busy people who want to keep abreast of Japan’s culture, politics, business, economy and research worlds, and sports, too. Hosted by Arielle Busetto.
In our fifteenth episode, we spotlight the funeral of Shinzo Abe, and the ongoing investigation of his death.
It was an eventful week in politics, with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida mapping out his policies going forward after a successful election for his party.
Further forward, we look into some summer events coming back to Japan as the count...
2022-07-1808 minThe Week‘The Week’ Podcast #14 Special Episode on the Death of Shinzo AbeYou are the reason JAPAN Forward launched The Week – a podcast for busy people who want to keep abreast of Japan’s culture, politics, business, economy and research worlds, and sports, too.. Hosted by Arielle Busetto.
In our fourteenth episode, we do something a little different. We delve into the special coverage of the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
We report the rolling events and the reactions of politicians in Japan and abroad in a conversation with Grant Newsham, a retired United States Marine Colonel and former US diplomat with decades of background in Ja...
2022-07-1009 minThe Week‘The Week’ Podcast #13: Death of Hong Kong, Japan’s Energy Crunch, and Fuji Rock is BackYou are the reason JAPAN Forward launched The Week – a podcast for busy people who want to keep abreast of Japan’s culture, politics, business, economy and research worlds, and sports, too.. Hosted by Arielle Busetto.
In our thirteenth episode, we spotlight the 25th anniversary since Hong Kong was handed over from the United Kingdom to China, with stories of Hong Kongers exploring their identity in film and reflections on the political changes under Xi Jinping’s hands.
Further forward, it’s a hot summer, punctuated by a major energy crunch. The arts and entertainment scenes a...
2022-07-0310 minThe Week‘The Week’ Podcast #12: Wild Hot Springs, Comfort Women Statues, and Surprises on IceYou are the reason JAPAN Forward launched The Week – a podcast for busy people who want to keep abreast of Japan’s culture, politics, business, economy and research worlds, and sports, too.. Hosted by Arielle Busetto.
In our eleventh episode we hear about a South Korean activist group traveling to Berlin to seek removal of a Comfort Women statue there.
Further forward, we look at pets and microchips, and the effort to improve owner responsibility for the happiness of their dogs and cats. Then let us introduce you to several other trending topics, including the wond...
2022-06-2608 minThe Week‘The Week’ Podcast #11: Japan Goes to NATO, Elon Musk and Depopulation, Bear Paw CafeYou are the reason JAPAN Forward launched The Week – a podcast for busy people who want to keep abreast of Japan’s culture, politics, business, economy and research worlds, and sports, too.. Hosted by Arielle Busetto.
In our eleventh episode we discuss the implications of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.
Further forward, we look at the debate on Japan’s depopulation, and delve into the innovative Bear Paw Cafe, helping those with mental illness. Then let us introduce you to the thrill of Tower Sliders, pioneering sailors, and more. Find the related articles list below.
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2022-06-1809 minThe Week‘The Week’ Podcast #10: Countryside Babies, Digital Yen, and Monster Inoue Strikes Again
You are the reason JAPAN Forward launched The Week – a podcast for busy people who want to keep abreast of Japan’s culture, politics, business, economy and research worlds, and sports, too.. Hosted by Arielle Busetto.
In our tenth episode we discuss world hunger and how the G7 countries are tackling it following the war blockade that has stopped Europe’s breadbasket from being filled from Ukraine.
Further forward, we look at debate over digital yen, and delve into the Japanese treasures unveiled in honor of Queen Elizabeth’s platinum jubilee. Then let us introduce you to th...
2022-06-1108 minThe Week‘The Week’ Podcast #9: Kishida Polls at 68%, Travel in Asia, Ukrainian Sumo Wrestlers
You are the reason JAPAN Forward launched The Week – a podcast for busy people who want to keep abreast of Japan’s culture, politics, business, economy and research worlds. Hosted by Arielle Busetto.
In our ninth episode we discuss the most recent Sankei Shimbun and FNN Poll. We look at the future of strategic ambiguity with Taiwan. We also delve into the travel landscape in Asia, Star Wars Day, and even a rehabilitation center for racehorses in Fukushima. Find the related articles list below.
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2022-06-0508 minThe Week‘The Week’ Podcast #8: Biden and Taiwan, Tour Groups, Women in War and JudoYou are the reason JAPAN Forward launched The Week – a podcast for busy people who want to keep abreast of Japan’s culture, politics, business, economy and research worlds. Hosted by Arielle Busetto.
In our eighth episode we discuss Joe Biden’s first trip to Asia as US President and what came out of the Quad summit meeting in Tokyo. Rain? You’re covered if you read about snapping pictures even in wet weather. We also delve into the reopening of Japan to tour groups, and the attraction of All Japan Judo Championships. Find the related articles list bel...
2022-05-2809 minThe Week‘The Week’ Podcast #7: Biden in Asia, Masks, Mieko Kawakami, and Loch Ness AdventuresThere is a lot going on in the world and we know you want to stay informed. You are the reason JAPAN Forward launched The Week – a podcast for busy people who want to keep abreast of Japan’s culture, politics, business, economy and research worlds. Hosted by Arielle Busetto.
In our seventh episode we discuss Joe Biden’s first trip to Asia as US President. We also talk about Japan’s COVID response, travel rules going forward, golf veteran Shugo Imahira and authors changing the face of Japanese contemporary literature. Find the related articles list below.
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2022-05-2109 minThe Week‘The Week’ Podcast #6: Philippines Election, Japan’s Energy Race, A Chat With Haruki Murakami There is a lot going on in the world and we know you want to stay informed. You are the reason JAPAN Forward launched The Week – a podcast for busy people who want to keep abreast of Japan’s culture, politics, business, economy and research worlds. Hosted by Arielle Busetto.
In our sixth episode we discuss recent developments in Asia, including the elections in the Philippines, and the president’s inauguration in South Korea. We also talk about an interview with the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Koichi Hagiuda, Japan’s Golden Week, and Haruki Murakami’s latest wo...
2022-05-1408 minThe Week‘The Week’ Podcast #5: Golden Week, Kishida Travels, and Summer Begins with SumoThere is a lot going on in the world and we know you want to stay informed. You are the reason JAPAN Forward launched The Week – a podcast for busy people who want to keep abreast of Japan’s culture, politics, business, economy and research worlds. Hosted by Arielle Busetto.
In our fifth episode we discuss an interview with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his recent eight-day international trip. We also talk about Japan’s slow return to normal life as Japan learns to live with COVID, photography in the tranquility of Meiji Jingu, and the Summer Sumo T...
2022-05-0709 minThe Week‘The Week’ Podcast #4: Russia – Japan Relations, ‘My Small Land’ and Human Shogi
There is a lot going on in the world and we know you want to stay informed. You are the reason JAPAN Forward launched The Week – a podcast for busy people who want to keep abreast of Japan’s culture, politics, business, economy and research worlds. Hosted by Arielle Busetto.
In our fourth episode we discuss German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s visit to Japan. We also talk about Russian threats to Japanese territory, the impending release of the coming-of-age film My Small Land, and the May 1 annual Tenno Sho G1 horse racing event. Find the related articles list b...
2022-04-2908 minThe Week‘The Week’ Podcast #3: Russia Eyes Hokkaido, Andy Warhol Auction, Tokyo Kimono Show is BackThere is a lot going on in the world and we know you want to stay informed. You are the reason JAPAN Forward launched The Week – a podcast for busy people who want to keep abreast of Japan’s culture, politics, business, economy and research worlds. Hosted by Arielle Busetto.
In our third episode we discuss a recent meeting between US Senator Bill Hagerthy and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. We also talk about Russian threats to Japan, collaborating with the Philippines, great hikes in the season of flowers, return of the Tokyo Kimono Show, Japan’s sports...
2022-04-2209 minThe Week‘The Week’ Podcast #2: Poland-Japan Relations, Cherry Trees Crowdfunding, Elon Musk Creates BuzzThe Week is a podcast for busy people who want to keep abreast of views from Japan ー how global events are perceived, and even community action to preserve the sakura trees.
2022-04-1506 min
The Week‘The Week’ Podcast #1: The Debate on Nuclear Energy, Cherry Blossoms and AI SenbeiThere is a lot going on in the world, and many don’t have time to keep up with reading the latest news every day, yet want to stay informed. You are the reason JAPAN Forward is launching The Week —
2022-04-0809 min