Sep 25, 2020
"The Akiya Hunter", real estate consultant, event producer, and extreme metal curator Matt Ketchum tells us about his recent experience hosting virtual Japanese metal concerts through the Kaala group he founded. Aaron and Parker also share news about the Bank of Japan's latest economic outlook and problems with the...
Sep 18, 2020
Asian public policy expert, political science professor, and politics commentator Dr. Stephen Nagy shares his insights on Japan's new Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, the outlook for East Asian relations amidst the rise of China, and his advice for future "Japan hands". Aaron and Parker also discuss the potential for...
Sep 11, 2020
Actress, comedienne, and entrepreneur Christiane Brew shares her experience working with Hideo Kojima as a motion capture actress in hit video game Death Stranding, the Perfect Liars Club Tokyo improv group she leads, and her new venture, StoryKraft. Aaron and Parker also discuss PM Abe's resignation and Warren...
Sep 4, 2020
What is going to happen to Japan's tourism industry, as the Go To Travel campaign expands to Tokyo residents, but foreign tourists are still unable to visit Japan? Aaron and Parker discuss Naomi Osaka's decision to sit out from a semifinal tennis match in support of Black Lives Matter, the Osaka 2025 Expo's...