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Tokyo Wave

Jun 26, 2020

When will Japan's entry ban on foreign nationals be lifted? What's going on with the upcoming Tokyo gubernatorial election? Aaron and Parker discuss buying real estate in Japan, hardened criminals selling illegal fertilizer online, and what to do in Otaru, Hokkaido.


Jun 19, 2020

How are Olympics organizers looking for a less-costly way to deliver the 2020 Games? What is up with Japan's '250 foreigners daily' planned immigration controls? This week, join us as we discuss 70 monkeys who escaped a Chiba zoo, the unveiling of the PlayStation 5 and it's collar-popping design, and...


Jun 12, 2020

What caused accusations of Japanese government overspending on operation of a major subsidy program? Who ordered Blue Impulse, Japan’s aerobatic demonstration team, to fly over Tokyo in a fighter jet salute to medical workers? This week, we cover a photographer caught with 2,700 pairs of women’s underwear,...


Jun 5, 2020

What will Japan do to combat cyberbullying in the wake of Terrace House star Hana Kimura's tragic death? What do an escaped horse and a high-speed police chase have in common? How do you avoid pitfalls in renting an apartment in Japan? Aaron and Parker also discuss the resurgence of retro themes in popular music.