Jan 29, 2023
Rural real estate expert, Akiya Hunter, and black metal baron Matt Ketchum gives his take on a recent Tokyo Weekender article that suggests that the Japanese countryside is ugly and undesirable. Aaron and Parker discuss PM Kishida's order to downgrade the classification of COVID-19, Echizen knives hitting record sales...
Jan 21, 2023
After a month back home in America, Aaron shares his take on the reverse culture shock after being in Japan throughout the pandemic. Aaron and Parker discuss new US-Japan plans to strengthen their defense alliance, TSMC considering to build a 2nd chip plant in Japan, and a whale’s tragic end after mistakenly venturing...
Jan 13, 2023
Director, storyteller, and consultant for Japanese film and TV productions Riki Ohkanda shares her experience working inside Tokyo's entertainment industry, the secret to enjoying tea ceremony, and some hilarious anecdotes.
Jan 6, 2023
Writer, translator, Cool Japan Ambassador, global communications specialist, and mahjong expert Benjamin Boas shares his insights on Japan's efforts to use anime and manga to improve its image and the ins and outs of Japanese mahjong culture.