Oct 29, 2021
Why has Shibuya declared war on Halloween? Can SoftBank ever recoup its massive investment on now-public WeWork? Aaron and Parker discuss the looming hostile takeover of Shinsei Bank and a US serviceman arrested in Tokyo with LSD.
Oct 22, 2021
Akiya hunter, black metal musician, and real estate consultant Matt Ketchum talks about visiting vacant houses with Youtuber Tokyo Llama and his love of vintage Japanese video games. Aaron and Parker discuss Japan's upcoming lower house election, the Japanese health ministry recommending Pfizer shots for young men over...
Oct 8, 2021
Who is Fumio Kishida, Japan’s new Prime Minister? What is the outlook for the upcoming general election? Aaron and Parker discuss Japan's only all-double-decker shinkansen bullet train leaving service and a Fukuoka man arrested for stealing 3 rare lizards worth $30K from a maid cafe.
Oct 1, 2021
Medtech consultant, professional interpreter, and MP's secretary Derek Wessman shares his experience working as a Las Vegas tour guide for Japanese VIP's, what it's like inside Japanese politics, and life as part of Hachioji City's volunteer fire brigade. Aaron and Parker discuss Suga's final trip abroad as Japan's...