Small Talk Japan
This is a weekly English podcast about all things Japan! If you want to learn English or about Japanese culture, news life, and other fun things, give us a listen.
Sat, September 06, 2025
Australian Tourist Steals From Grave Drinks Offering | STJ 286
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Mon, August 18, 2025
Massive Flooding in Kyushu and McD's/Pokemon Blunder | STJ 285
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Wed, July 30, 2025
Sanseito's Crazy Position on WW2 | STJ 284
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Mon, July 14, 2025
Is Populism On the Rise In Japan? | STJ 283
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Fri, June 27, 2025
The Most Random Show Yet | STJ 282
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Wed, June 11, 2025
What is a "butsukari otoko" ? | STJ 281
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Tue, June 03, 2025
When Will Restaurants Learn To Stop the Racism? | STJ 279
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Sun, June 01, 2025
WTH Is Abe's Widow Doing? | STJ 280
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Sat, May 03, 2025
Japan Has Financial 'Nuclear' Option in Trade War with US | STJ 278
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Tue, April 08, 2025
Nintendo Reveals Two-Tier Switch Pricing | STJ 277
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Sun, March 23, 2025
JT Invades the Studio | STJ 276
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Sat, March 08, 2025
Trump Picks a Fight with Japan? | STJ 275
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Sun, February 23, 2025
Foreign Streamer Seen Attacked With A Bottle On Livestream In Japan | STJ 274
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Wed, February 12, 2025
800 Cabbages Stolen Amidst Soaring Prices | STJ 273
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Sun, February 02, 2025
Japan Is Getting More Expensive | STJ 272
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Sun, January 19, 2025
Why Did This SMAP Member Pay A Woman 90 Million Yen? | STJ 271
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Sat, January 11, 2025
Asahi Beer Fires Spokesperson For Getting Wasted | STJ 270
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Sat, January 04, 2025
Mochi-Caused Deaths Rise Over Japanese Holidays? | STJ 269
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Fri, December 20, 2024
Not Paying For Dinner? Domestic Abuse Says Japan | STJ 268
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Fri, December 13, 2024
Luigi Mangione Visits Japan, Calls People NPCs | STJ 267
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Sat, November 23, 2024
Japanese Youth Have Stopped Kissing | STJ 266
Mon, November 11, 2024
Americans, Run Away to Japan! | STJ 265
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Sat, November 02, 2024
Did the Shibuya Shutdown work? | STJ 264
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Mon, October 28, 2024
American Teen Sets Fire to Tokyo | STJ 263
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Thu, October 17, 2024
Stay Away from Shibuya For Halloween! | STJ 262
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Sat, October 05, 2024
Bomb Explodes at Japanese Airport ON TAPE! | STJ 261
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Thu, September 26, 2024
Wrongful Death Row Inmate Exonerated After 50 Years| STJ 260
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Sun, September 22, 2024
So, I emailed Tim Cook | STJ 259
When all else fails, does emailing Tim Cook really do anything?
Sun, September 15, 2024
Japan Needs a Border Wall? | STJ 255
The Mexicans are invading Japan?
Sun, September 15, 2024
Man Steals Neighbor's Cat and Abandons It 70KM Away | STJ 258
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Sat, August 31, 2024
Typhoon Slams Japan And Our Hosts Totally Take It Seriously | STJ 256
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Mon, August 12, 2024
Government's Evil Fuji Wall Foiled by Meddling Teenagers! | STJ 250
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Mon, August 12, 2024
Earthquake in Japan and Other Nonsense | STJ 254
Sat, July 13, 2024
Woman Floated from Shizuoka to Chiba in a TUBE | STJ 252
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Sun, July 07, 2024
American 7-11 to Become More Japanese? | STJ 251
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Sat, June 22, 2024
Himeji Castle to Increase Prices for Foreigners Only? | STJ 249
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Wed, June 19, 2024
New Survey Shows Japanese People More Lonely Abroad | STJ 248
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Sun, June 16, 2024
Japanese Can't Communicate with Foreign Coworkers | STJ 247
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Sun, June 02, 2024
Rest in Peace Kabosu | STJ 246
Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode https://www.reddit.com/r/japannews/s/W6Nzf7MCIi 「自己責任」が重すぎる──増える「子どもがほしくない20代」 https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/72e4f720645a3abf4c3f558ff5e800015e536e0f?page=1 39 elementary school students sent to the hospital due to suspected heatstroke after sports day practice https://goemon-jp.com/vi/news/39-elementary-school-students-sent-to-the-hospital-due-to-suspected-heatstroke-after-sports-day-practice-ukewDYF2hmHdgAP6HzvEkP?language=en Ramen lovers continue to eat noodles as restaurant goes up in flames around them【Video】 https://soranews24.com/2024/05/29/ramen-lovers-continue-to-eat-noodles-as-restaurant-goes-up-in-flames-around-them%e3%80%90video%e3%80%91/ ‘Zombie Train’ will return this summer to haunt passengers https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15266171 City in Japan issues residential certificate for same-sex male couple as unregistered husband https://goemon-jp.com/vi/news/city-in-japan-issues-residential-certificate-for-same-sex-male-couple-as-unregistered-husband-hdhbchiZceEmyiRDyPUZKY?language=en $20,000 annual pay: Japan's weak yen drives away Asian talent https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Society/20-000-annual-pay-Japan-s-weak-yen-drives-away-Asian-talent ‘Megasolar’ is a dirty word in Japan. Where do solar projects go from here? https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2024/05/26/energy/megasolar-opposition-solutions/ 4 Chinese Vessels Enter Japan’s Contiguous Zone near Senkaku Islands; 158th Consecutive Day Since December https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/defense-security/20240528-188716/ Holes found in black screen blocking viral Mt. Fuji photo spot https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2024/05/d1d6420ac648-holes-found-in-black-screen-blocking-viral-mt-fuji-photo-spot.html Foreign thieves likely behind stolen Japan bonsai amid boom abroad https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2024/05/98b7d97a41ad-foreign-thieves-likely-behind-stolen-japan-bonsai-amid-boom-abroad.html
Sun, May 26, 2024
Woman Calls Police 1,200 Times, Threatens Them with Christmas| STJ 245
Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode Studio Ghibli's Hayao Miyazaki: "The Golden Age of Anime Has Passed" https://www.cbr.com/studio-ghibli-hayao-miyazaki-anime-golden-age-over/ Kanagawa woman arrested for calling police 1,200 times in 8 days, saying “Merry Christmas, Die!” https://soranews24.com/2024/05/22/kanagawa-woman-arrested-for-calling-police-1200-times-in-8-days-saying-merry-christmas-die/ Japanese town installs barrier to block viral Mt. Fuji photo spot https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2024/05/7e44bb4acc84-japanese-town-installs-barrier-to-block-viral-mt-fuji-photo-spot.html Osaka man fatally stabbed by wife after asking her, 'Isn't dinner ready yet?' https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240515/p2a/00m/0na/005000c#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20police%20station,him%20as%20he%20was%20lying 少女の性行為動画等をスマホに保存 小学校の33歳男性教師が停職4カ月の処分 退職の意向は示さず https://fnn.jp/articles/-/703788
Mon, May 13, 2024
New Foreigner Pricing in Japan?? | STJ 243
Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode Why the Japanese Yen is Collapsing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVSsPXlql18 Shinzo Abe was assassinated. Now, Japan hates him. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFn6gWYMDpo New Tokyo restaurant charges higher prices to foreign tourists than Japanese locals https://soranews24.com/2024/05/08/new-tokyo-restaurant-charges-higher-prices-to-foreign-tourists-than-japanese-locals/ Japan's real wages fall in March for record 24th month https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2024/05/ec78325f8a85-update1-japans-real-wages-fall-in-march-for-record-24th-month.html Stories we didn't talk about https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/08/japan/crime-legal/shinjuku-woman-fatal-stabbing/ https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240507_09/
Mon, April 29, 2024
The biggest Data Theif in Japan: THE WIND | STJ 242
Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode https://soranews24.com/2024/04/26/japanese-city-loses-residents-personal-data-which-was-on-paper-being-transported-on-a-windy-day/ https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2024/04/4955c6d472ab-update1-yen-sinks-to-157-range-vs-dollar-new-34-yr-low.html https://www.cnn.com/travel/japan-mount-fuji-view-barrier-tourists-intl-hnk/index.html https://www.uhb.jp/news/single.html?id=42179 https://www.tvlife.jp/drama/689354 https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2024/04/23bbd6318802-number-of-young-women-to-halve-in-40-of-japan-localities-by-2050.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2024/04/e900d0fe5210-ex-japan-pm-aso-visits-trump-tower-apparently-to-meet-ex-us-pres.html https://www.theregister.com/2024/03/28/japan_nk_arrests/ https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2024/04/6b7e5d6282c6-japan-eyes-cashless-tax-refunds-to-stem-illicit-resale-by-tourists.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2024/04/cbd6d15dc491-japanese-sugar-baby-gets-9-yrs-for-scamming-men-out-of-155-mil-yen.html
Sun, April 14, 2024
Toyota is Going to the Moon! | STJ 240
Wanna become a supporter? https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episodeWeak yen may actually deter Bank of Japan from hiking rates soonhttps://www.reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/weak-yen-may-actually-deter-bank-japan-hiking-rates-soon-2024-04-11/Japan and NASA plan a historic lunar RV roadtrip togetherhttps://www.popsci.com/science/japan-lunar-rv/Japan's population falls for 13th straight year, pinned below 125 millionhttps://english.kyodonews.net/news/2024/04/a857f5993191-japan-population-falls-below-125-mil-down-for-13th-straight-year.htmlJapan Lower House Panel OKs Joint Custody Billhttps://www.nippon.com/en/news/yjj2024041200116/Mega Japanese Pop Group Arashi Sets Up New Companyhttps://goemon-jp.com/vi/news/mega-japanese-pop-group-arashi-sets-up-new-company-jWu2cr1VXyfj96ru95PxdT?language=en性的暴行…2歳以下の女児、乳児施設で悲劇 元職員の男逮捕、自分の行為を撮影…SNSで写真を公開し発覚 20人以上に乱暴していた可能性、黙秘中の26歳 逮捕は4度目https://www.saitama-np.co.jp/articles/75597/postDetailWidower sues Japan gov't, claiming stricter pension requirements for men unconstitutionalhttps://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240410/p2a/00m/0na/017000c「トー横」周辺で31人を一斉補導、最年少は小学6年生 警視庁「安易な気持ちで来てはいけない」https://www.tokyo-np.co.jp/article/319848Cake shop worker remains dream job for many children starting schoolhttps://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/08/japan/society/japan-children-dream-jobs/Imitation crab meat shrine built in Kobehttps://soranews24.com/2024/04/09/imitation-crab-meat-shrine-built-in-kobe/
Tue, April 09, 2024
Jimmy Kimmel Says US 'Filthy and Disgusting' | STJ 239
Wanna show your support? https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan DIRT Japan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrv9dmWpNKA Samurai of Culture https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QojixAAtv6M&t=858s Articles from this week's episode Jimmy Kimmel says his trip to Japan last week made him realize that the US is a 'filthy and disgusting country' https://www.businessinsider.com/jimmy-kimmel-visiting-japan-made-him-realize-us-disgusting-2024-4 Japan bullet train halted after cup of instant noodles thrown at it https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240403/p2a/00m/0bu/005000c Osaka working to help students maintain their cultural roots https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15195744 Man in Kumamoto loses 110 million yen over “romance scam” https://goemon-jp.com/vi/news/man-in-kumamoto-loses-110-million-yen-over-romance-scam-fRT1g7bhUt8ExKp6eDi3gs?language=en Everyone in Japan will be Mr. or Mrs. Sato by 2531, according to study https://soranews24.com/2024/04/03/everyone-in-japan-will-be-mr-or-mrs-sato-by-2531-according-to-study/ Pal World developers make timely announcement of adults-only romance simulator with naked pals https://soranews24.com/2024/04/02/pal-world-developers-make-timely-announcement-of-adults-only-romance-simulator-with-naked-pals/
Tue, April 02, 2024
What's going on with Ohtani? | STJ 238
Want to show your support? https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode Japan adds four new industries to skilled foreign worker visa https://japantoday.com/category/national/japan-adds-driver-railway-roles-to-skilled-foreign-worker-visa Explainer: Japan hiked interest rates. Why is the yen falling? https://www.reuters.com/markets/currencies/japan-hiked-interest-rates-why-is-yen-falling-2024-03-25/ Japan imperial family to make Instagram debut in April https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2024/03/8ef160fa2f54-japan-imperial-family-to-make-instagram-debut-in-april.html “弁護士が取り調べ立ち会い” 日弁連が4月から支援制度始める https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20240323/k10014400421000.html US, Japan plan biggest upgrade to security pact in over 60 years, FT reports https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/us-japan-plan-biggest-upgrade-to-security-pact-in-over-60-years-ft-reports/ar-BB1ks6zM Thousands call for end to aroma capsules, citing ‘scent pollution’ https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15175024 Timeline of events in Shohei Ohtani gambling scandal https://sports.yahoo.com/timeline-events-shohei-ohtani-gambling-172658250.html?guccounter=1 Nara considering increasing number of deer that can be killed each year, expanding culling zone https://soranews24.com/2024/03/29/nara-considering-expanding-number-of-deer-that-can-be-killed-each-year-expanding-culling-zone/
Sun, March 17, 2024
Trans Prisoner's Human Rights Abused? | STJ 237
Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode Forced head shave for transgender inmate a human rights violation: Osaka lawyers https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240312/p2a/00m/0na/007000c Japan high court rules same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2024/03/44aa6f4888ea-japan-court-says-same-sex-marriage-ban-in-unconstitutional-state.html Space One rocket explodes immediately after liftoff in Japan【Videos】 https://soranews24.com/2024/03/14/space-one-rocket-explodes-immediately-after-liftoff-in-japan%E3%80%90videos%E3%80%91/ Opinion: Japan must reform its refugee and immigration system to avoid further tragedies https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240306/p2a/00m/0op/002000c School rules presuming black, straight hair perplex children with foreign roots in Japan https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240311/p2a/00m/0na/018000c Hokkaido's Niseko to introduce lodging tax of up to 2,000 yen a night https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2024/03/6007ac6157d0-hokkaidos-niseko-to-introduce-lodging-tax-of-up-to-2000-yen-a-night.html
Mon, March 11, 2024
Leave DJ Soda ALONE! | STJ 236
Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode LDP Members Quit as Division Heads after ‘Inappropriate’ Gathering; Dancer Reportedly Performed in Scanty Outfit https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/politics-government/20240309-173549/ ソフト・オン・デマンドの“新作ビデオ”が「あきらかにDJ SODA」と批判噴出→「諸般の事情」で発売中止に https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/2cdcb2a69b4e57f88b68c86434a17c9c5f84e3d2 As Japan enters recession, some young workers are leaving Tokyo to earn more in Australia https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-02-29/japan-cost-of-living-young-people-leaving-for-australia/103520934 Japanese women's working conditions ranked 3rd-worst among 29 OECD nations https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240307_15/ Akira Toriyama, creator of 'Dragon Ball,' dies at 68 https://asia.nikkei.com/Life-Arts/Obituaries/Akira-Toriyama-creator-of-Dragon-Ball-dies-at-68 Kyoto to ban tourists from Geisha district over ‘out of control’ behaviour https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/geisha-district-kyoto-tourist-ban-b2509208.html Nagoya elementary students caught defrauding classmate for nearly 1 million yen https://soranews24.com/2024/03/07/nagoya-elementary-students-caught-defrauding-classmate-for-nearly-1-million-yen/ Dino monument among projects funded by COVID-19 grants https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15188288 Osaka Pref. eyes collecting fixed fee for inbound tourists from 2025 https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2024/03/334b9fe5e5e7-osaka-pref-eyes-collecting-fixed-fee-for-inbound-tourists-from-2025.html Japan to revise official romanization rules for 1st time in 70 yrs https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2024/03/250d39967042-japan-to-revise-official-romanization-rules-for-1st-time-in-70-yrs.html
Sun, March 03, 2024
Ohtani is MARRIED! | STJ 235
We talk about Otani, Ghibli, teachers fighting students, and a whole lot more!
Tue, February 27, 2024
Giant Gundam Leaving Yokohama? | STJ 234
Like the show? Support us on Pateron https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Japan plans to make it possible to revoke the permanent residency status of foreigners who repeatedly fail to pay tax https://goemon-jp.com/vi/news/japan-plans-to-make-it-possible-to-revoke-the-permanent-residency-status-of-foreigners-who-repeatedly-fail-to-pay-tax-1jrLDTGQ7SbeH5praTPWSF?language=en Japan drops to 26th globally in annual pay for IT workers https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2024/02/821ba7cc6076-japan-drops-to-26th-globally-in-annual-pay-for-it-workers.html Japan government to submit bill to introduce joint custody after divorce https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240215/p2g/00m/0na/044000c Couple Arrested on Suspicion of Causing 5-Year-Old Daughter’s Death by Exposing Her to Cold Shower for Prolonged Period; Girl Later Died from Acute Circulatory Failure Due to Hypothermia https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/crime-courts/20240215-169047/ Japanese yakuza charged in N.Y. over nuclear material trafficking https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2024/02/f820bb5b4ff1-japanese-yakuza-charged-in-ny-over-nuclear-material-trafficking.html Producer of hit anime film 'Your Name.' arrested on child porn suspicions https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240222/p2a/00m/0na/023000c Japan’s life-size moving Gundam is closing soon, and the last tickets are about to go on sale https://soranews24.com/2024/02/23/japans-life-size-moving-gundam-is-closing-soon-and-the-last-tickets-are-about-to-go-on-sale/
Thu, February 22, 2024
Tuna for tuna?? Who thought of this? | STJ 233
Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode Japanese women lift skirts, flash ocean to attract lots of fish at annual ceremony【Video】 https://soranews24.com/2024/02/15/japanese-women-lift-skirts-flash-ocean-to-attract-lots-of-fish-at-annual-ceremony%e3%80%90video%e3%80%91/ FOCUS: Japan maglev train project being derailed by Shizuoka stalemate https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2024/02/66b45b00ff97-focus-japan-maglev-train-project-being-derailed-by-shizuoka-stalemate.html Japan taxi, bus driver's license tests to go multilingual https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2024/02/a09d976976a1-japan-taxi-bus-drivers-license-tests-to-go-multilingual.html Japan SDF to soften hairstyle rules as recruit shortage worsens https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2024/02/113e3c9e04bc-japan-sdf-to-soften-hairstyle-rules-as-recruit-shortage-worsens.html Japan successfully launches new H3 rocket a year after failure https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2024/02/6a866b0767ac-update1-japans-new-h3-rocket-lifts-off-after-failed-launch-in-2023.html Japan’s National Debt Hits ¥1.3 Quadrillion Due to Soaring Pandemic Prices https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-data/h01677/
Wed, February 21, 2024
Miss Japan Steps Down | STJ 232
Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode Japanese court approves nonsterilized trans man's gender change https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2024/02/ccc37861b206-update1-japan-court-approves-nonsterilized-trans-mans-gender-change.html Japan's marriage agencies going bankrupt at record rate as matching apps surge https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240207/p2a/00m/0li/022000c 4 Vietnamese arrested for thefts targeting Uniqlo shops in Japan https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2024/02/80324a08c1ef-4-vietnamese-arrested-for-thefts-targeting-uniqlo-shops-in-japan.html Around 10 killer whales trapped in drift ice off Hokkaido https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2024/02/7cdcae944e36-around-10-killer-whales-trapped-in-drift-ice-off-hokkaido.html Junior high principal in Hyogo fired for stealing seven half cups of coffee https://soranews24.com/2024/02/02/junior-high-principal-in-hyogo-fired-for-stealing-seven-half-cups-of-coffee/ Sex doll purchase for indigo dyeing event in west Japan hit by prefectural audit https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240129/p2a/00m/0na/010000c
Tue, February 20, 2024
Mt. Fuji Getting Expensive? | STJ 231
Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode ANA planes in minor collision at Osaka airport, no one hurt https://english.kyodonews.net/news/20... Mt. Fuji climbers to face 2,000 yen fees amid overtourism concerns https://english.kyodonews.net/news/20... Japan’s Homo Sausage now comes with cheese https://soranews24.com/2024/02/01/jap... 自転車の女子高校生がトラックに巻き込まれ死亡 約700m引きずられ… 搬送時は意識あり会話もできる状態 https://newsdig.tbs.co.jp/articles/-/... Tokyo police arrest 3 over alleged Las Vegas sex work solicitation https://english.kyodonews.net/news/20... Ex-PM Aso's crude critique exposes Japan's ongoing sexism impasse <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUk5N
S1 Enull · Tue, January 30, 2024
Special Episode: Unpacking Japan | STJ Special
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S1 E230 · Sun, January 28, 2024
Ukrainian Wins Miss Japan? | STJ 230
Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode Man believed to be long-time fugitive Satoshi Kirishima detained in Japan: reports - The Japan Times https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/01/26/japan/crime-legal/fugitive-radical-caught/Japan's foreign worker population tops 2 million for first time https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2024/01/b0b7c9bfcff2-japans-foreign-worker-population-tops-2-million-for-first-time.htmlTokyo 'host club' worker arrested on suspicion of coercing patron into prostitution - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240125/p2a/00m/0na/020000cUkrainian-born model winning Miss Japan re-ignites identity debate - BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-68078061Overseas interest rises for Japan’s abundance of vacant homes | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15112746Japan agency receives data on Moon explorer landing https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2024/01/d175d9f7456d-japan-moon-explorer-loses-power-few-hours-after-successful-landing.htmlStarbucks Japan unveils new blood-red Frappuccinos for Valentine’s Day | SoraNews24 -Japan News- https://soranews24.com/2024/01/26/starbucks-japan-unveils-new-blood-red-frappuccinos-for-valentines-day/Japanese government’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry finally stops using floppy disks | SoraNews24 -Japan News- https://soranews24.com/2024/01/25/japanese-governments-ministry-of-economy-trade-and-industry-finally-stops-using-floppy-disks/Top cosplayer Enako dons Year of the Dragon costume to celebrate the new year【Photos】 | SoraNews24 -Japan News- https://soranews24.com/2024/01/20/top-cosplayer-enako-dons-year-of-the-dragon-costume-to-celebrate-the-new-year%e3%80%90photos%e3%80%91/ https://edition.cnn.com/2024/01/19/style/rie-kudan-akutagawa-prize-chatgpt/index.html Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https://amzn.to/2ZwsLuu headphones https://amzn.to/2TAYt64 amp https://amzn.to/3ehnfQM
S1 E229 · Fri, January 19, 2024
Japan's AI Girlfriend Dating App | STJ 229
Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode Japan’s biggest dating app says young people not interested in romance, creates AI girlfriend app | SoraNews24 -Japan News- https://soranews24.com/2024/01/18/japans-biggest-dating-app-says-young-people-not-interested-in-romance-creates-ai-girlfriend-app/ Japan set to drop to 4th largest economy after Germany | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15114196 Tokyo runway collision: How JAL airliner crashes into Coast Guard plane - Nikkei Asia https://asia.nikkei.com/static/vdata/infographics/haneda-runway-collision/ Just a moment... https://aviationa2z.com/index.php/2024/01/16/korean-air-a330-collides-with-cathay-pacific-777-at-chitose/ Daihatsu suspends production in Japan after safety test scandal | Japan | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/dec/27/daihatsu-suspends-production-in-japan-after-safety-test-scandal Fujitsu responsibility in focus in redress over U.K. postal scandal https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2024/01/91fa49f9ba9a-fujitsu-responsibility-in-focus-in-redress-over-uk-postal-scandal.html Over half of married women in Japan dissatisfied with husband's housework: survey - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240110/p2a/00m/0na/017000c Hello Kitty Crocs take kawaii fashion to new heights in Japan | SoraNews24 -Japan News- https://soranews24.com/2024/01/15/hello-kitty-crocs-take-kawaii-fashion-to-new-heights-in-japan Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https://amzn.to/2ZwsLuu headphones https://amzn.to/2TAYt64 amp https://amzn.to/3ehnfQM
S1 E228 · Fri, December 22, 2023
One Piece Being Remade by Attack on Titan Creators and Netflix | STJ 228
Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode ロマンス詐欺で起訴の巡査の女を懲戒免職 カナダ人医師名乗り女性２人に９０万円振り込ませたか 大阪府警西成署に勤務 https://www.asahi.co.jp/webnews/pages/abc_23295.html Student letters from 1923 Kanto quake preserved by kin of U.S. president https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/12/a10cf423123b-feature-student-letters-from-1923-kanto-quake-preserved-by-kin-of-us-pres.html Firefighter working at east Japan 'host club' embezzles $40K from squad to falsify sales - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20231221/p2a/00m/0na/005000c Police panel proposes up to 12,000 yen fine for cycling violations https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/12/71377c45075a-police-panel-proposes-up-to-12000-yen-fine-for-cycling-violations.html Japan to partially lift ban on ride-hailing services from April https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/12/31ce56c44fe3-japan-to-partially-lift-ban-on-ride-hailing-services-from-april.html Japan creates public monument to original doge meme dog in her home prefecture【Photos】 | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/12/22/japan-creates-public-monument-to-original-doge-meme-dog-in-her-home-prefecture%e3%80%90photos%e3%80%91/ Burger King releases a “TOP” Burger in Japan | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/12/19/burger-king-releases-a-top-burger-in-japan/ Godzilla suit actor passes away, carried the series though the Heisei era | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/12/19/godzilla-suit-actor-passes-away-carried-the-series-though-the-heisei-era/ One Piece anime remake announced from Attack on Titan studio and Netflix【Video】 | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/12/18/one-piece-anime-remake-announced-from-attack-on-titan-studio-and-netflix%e3%80%90video%e3%80%91 Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https://amzn.to/2ZwsLuu headphones https://amzn.to/2TAYt64 amp https://amzn.to/3ehnfQM
S1 E227 · Mon, December 18, 2023
Japanese People Have Given Up On Dating? | STJ 227
Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode 【東中野・西太后（せいたいごう）】中華料理店が炎上中？中国人お断り？ | 住もうよ！東中野 https://higashinakano.jp/seitaigou/ Nearly half of young Japanese men in survey have never had a girlfriend, zero-boyfriend women rise too | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/12/15/nearly-half-of-young-japanese-men-in-survey-have-never-had-a-girlfriend-zero-boyfriend-women-rise-too/ Baseball: New Dodger Shohei Ohtani flicks the script with unusual dog name https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/12/db7d61a3aa63-baseball-new-dodger-ohtani-flicks-the-script-with-unusual-dog-name.html 60% of Japanese workers want no part of traditional New Year's office parties: survey - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20231213/p2a/00m/0na/010000c Eisai-Biogen Alzheimer's therapy to cost 2.98 million yen per year https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/12/0bf5503667de-eisai-biogen-alzheimers-therapy-to-cost-298-mil-yen-per-year.html Hundreds of tons of dead fish wash up in Hokkaido; experts puzzled | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15079472 Japan's oldest person dies at 116 https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/12/cbfa8ea68d40-japans-oldest-person-dies-at-116.html Japan’s Kanji of the Year for 2023 reveals the worries of Japanese society | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/12/12/japans-kanji-of-the-year-for-2023-reveals-the-worries-of-japanese-society Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https://amzn.to/2ZwsLuu headphones https://amzn.to/2TAYt64 amp https://amzn.to/3ehnfQM
S1 E226 · Mon, December 11, 2023
Baseball GOAT Shohei Ohtani Changes Teams | STJ 226
Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode Ohtani, Dodgers agree to 10-year, $700M deal | theScore.com https://www.thescore.com/mlb/news/2787980 Third victim of UNLV campus shooting identified by coroner https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/third-victim-of-unlv-campus-shooting-identified-by-coroner/ Kishida to Offer Free University Tuition for Families with 3+ children Starting 2025 https://stoppopulationdecline.org/kishida-to-offer-free-university-tuition-for-families-with-3-children-starting-2025/# Japan survey finds idol otaku 'most active' in spending money, time on hobby - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20231205/p2a/00m/0et/014000c 【独自】奈良市の小学校でいじめ重大事態認定 担任は自殺ほのめかす記載に『花マル』 | MBSニュース https://www.mbs.jp/news/kansainews/20231206/GE00054068.shtml Court rules Japan's dual nationality ban constitutional https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/12/fc5fa79a63d1-court-rejects-claim-japans-dual-nationality-ban-is-unconstitutional.html Police Arrest Japan Taxi Driver After Running Over Pigeon | Barron's https://www.barrons.com/amp/news/police-arrest-japan-taxi-driver-after-running-over-pigeon-0601e178 Avg. budget for kids' Christmas gifts in Japan declines for 4th year in row - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20231202/p2a/00m/0bu/008000c Dog owners have 40% less dementia risk, while cats have little impact: Japan study - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20231130/p2a/00m/0sc/012000c JR East announces awesomely cheap one-day all-you can ride pass, Shinkansen included | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/12/08/jr-east-announces-awesomely-cheap-one-day-all-you-can-ride-pass-shinkansen-included Tokyo’s Shibuya district bans public drinking on New Year’s Eve, cancels countdown celebration | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/12/07/tokyos-shibuya-district-bans-public-drinking-on-new-years-eve-cancels-countdown-celebration/ Universal Studios reveals Nintendo Donkey Kong Country expansion details, opening season【Video】 | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/12/06/universal-studios-reveals-nintendo-donkey-kong-country-expansion-details-opening-season%e3%80%90video%e3%80%91 Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https://amzn.to/2ZwsLuu headphones https://amzn.to/2TAYt64 amp https://amzn.to/3ehnfQM
S1 E225 · Mon, December 04, 2023
Japan's Depressing Practice of Throwing Away Grandma | STJ 225
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S1 E224 · Tue, November 28, 2023
Understanding Kyoto's Unspoken Language | STJ 224
Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode 'He brainwashed her': Tokyo woman says daughter was lured by 'host,' ran up huge tab - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20231122/p2a/00m/0na/022000c FOCUS: Barking deer in Japan causing havoc for human population https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/11/6618081c4ed9-focus-barking-deer-in-japan-causing-havoc-for-human-population.html 千葉“非常事態” キョン7万頭が爆発的に繁殖 不気味な鳴き声…住民からは悲鳴も【知ってもっと】(2023年11月10日) - YouTube https://youtu.be/KxCxXpLpPQo?si=LrmCiQ5WpSnNkXB7 Yokohama sees surge in foreign ‘ladyboys’ on its backstreets | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15066735 Japan's 330-meter tallest skyscraper Azabudai Hills opens in Tokyo https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/11/0a7eaddc6891-japans-330-meter-tallest-skyscraper-azabudai-hills-opens-in-tokyo.html 'Shoot without hesitation': Japan experts warn of nonhibernating 'sleepless bears' - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20231125/p2a/00m/0li/004000c Tokyo shop employee fights off three robbers with man catcher polearm in Ueno【Video】 | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/11/28/tokyo-shop-employee-fights-off-three-robbers-with-man-catcher-polearm-in-ueno%e3%80%90video%e3%80%91/ Japan’s tallest Ferris wheel adds kotatsu and hot sake service for a warm way to chill in the sky | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/11/25/japans-tallest-ferris-wheel-adds-kotatsu-and-hot-sake-service-for-a-warm-way-to-chill-in-the-sky/ Kyoto’s “ikezu” culture of backhanded compliments explained in hilarious souvenir sticker series | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/11/21/kyotos-ikezu-culture-of-backhanded-compliments-explained-in-hilarious-souvenir-sticker-series Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https://amzn.to/2ZwsLuu headphones https://amzn.to/2TAYt64 amp https://amzn.to/3ehnfQM
S1 E223 · Tue, November 21, 2023
'Men-Only Train Car' Initiative Sparks Debate in Tokyo | STJ 223
Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode Car rams into Israeli Embassy barricade in Tokyo, injures officer https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/11/5cdb465c1670-car-rams-into-israeli-embassy-fence-in-tokyo-injures-police-officer.html No ex-Johnny's singers cast for NHK year-end show after sex scandal https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/11/8cc5357e48d1-no-ex-johnnys-singers-cast-for-nhk-year-end-show-after-sex-scandal.html Cannabis-derived gummies probed in Tokyo after almost 10 fall ill https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/11/0f02ea41cc98-illness-inducing-cannabis-traced-gummies-under-probe-in-tokyo.html Over 70% of young adults surveyed in Japan have 'phone phobia' - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20231113/p2a/00m/0na/009000c “Men-only train car” to run in Tokyo as part of “Weak Men’s” association awareness campaign | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/11/16/men-only-train-car-to-run-in-tokyo-as-part-of-weak-mens-association-awareness-campaign/ Figure skating icon Yuzuru Hanyu announces divorce https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/11/91d661dfe55e-urgent-japanese-figure-skating-icon-yuzuru-hanyu-announces-divorce.html No. of Japanese restaurants abroad triples in last decade to 187,000 https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/11/13f7325a1d6f-no-of-japanese-restaurants-abroad-triples-in-last-decade-to-187000.html Mushroom-shaped earbuds based on popular Japanese 'Kinoko no Yama' snacks to go on sale - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20231118/p2a/00m/0bu/011000c Kotatsu heated tables for sofas rising in popularity, giving Japan best of both worlds this winter | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/11/20/kotatsu-heated-tables-for-sofas-rising-in-popularity-giving-japan-best-of-both-worlds-this-winter/ Hilton Japan apologizes for “disrespectful” ad disparaging traditional Japanese inns | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/11/16/hilton-japan-apologizes-for-disrespectful-ad-disparaging-traditional-japanese-inns Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https://amzn.to/2ZwsLuu headphones https://amzn.to/2TAYt64 amp https://amzn.to/3ehnfQM
S1 E222 · Mon, November 13, 2023
Attack of the Japanese Monkies | STJ 222
Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode Super Mario and Gap Japan team up for new Nintendo clothing line【Photos】 | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/11/10/super-mario-and-gap-japan-team-up-for-new-nintendo-clothing-line%e3%80%90photos%e3%80%91/ Fukuoka: 6-Year-Old Boy Injured by Monkey Bite, Total of 11 victims since September - GoEMON https://goemon-jp.com/vi/news/fukuoka-6-year-old-boy-injured-by-monkey-bite-total-of-11-victims-since-september-nDMUz5tQc6kLueyaGCugWC?language=en Japan hospital denies LGBT woman support for IVF pregnancy https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/11/5e19e0092e8e-japan-hospital-denies-lgbt-woman-support-for-ivf-pregnancy.html New island emerges after underwater volcano eruption near Japan's Iwoto https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/11/363ec4143c3a-new-island-emerges-after-underwater-volcano-eruption-south-of-tokyo.html Nintendo announces development of live-action "Legend of Zelda" film https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/11/84047c954336-nintendo-announces-development-of-live-action-legend-of-zelda-film.html Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https://amzn.to/2ZwsLuu headphones https://amzn.to/2TAYt64 amp https://amzn.to/3ehnfQM
S1 E221 · Mon, November 06, 2023
Japanese Man Breaks into House to Do Woman's Laundry | STJ 221
Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode Reddit - Dive into anything https://www.reddit.com/r/japannews/s/G6ynFk096W 7-meter spear from hit anime "Evangelion" installed in western Japan https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/11/509ff1582d88-7-meter-spear-from-hit-anime-evangelion-installed-in-western-japan.html Tokyo's Shibuya sees subdued Halloween as tight security dampens mood https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/11/618889266a77-tokyos-shibuya-sees-subdued-halloween-as-tight-security-dampens-mood.html Samurai trash collectors clean Tokyo streets after Halloween revels | Reuters https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/samurai-trash-collectors-clean-tokyo-streets-after-halloween-revels-2023-11-01/ 【公式】ゴミ拾い侍（一世一代時代組） (@gomihiroisamurai) | TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@gomihiroisamurai?_t=8h4TO4KXMtc&_r=1 Shooting suspect arrested after police raid Saitama post office - The Japan Times https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/10/31/japan/crime-legal/saitama-toda-hospital-shooting/ Man in Japan arrested after sneaking into woman’s apartment and washing her lingerie | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/11/03/man-in-japan-arrested-after-sneaking-into-womans-apartment-and-washing-her-lingerie/ McDonald’s Japan releases newest heartwarming anime ad in everyday happiness series【Video】 | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/11/02/mcdonalds-japan-releases-newest-heartwarming-anime-ad-in-everyday-happiness-series%e3%80%90video%e3%80%91 Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https://amzn.to/2ZwsLuu headphones https://amzn.to/2TAYt64 amp https://amzn.to/3ehnfQM
S1 E220 · Mon, October 30, 2023
Stupid Foreign Streamers are Ruining Japan | STJ 220
Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode Japan investigates foreign YouTubers accused of dodging train fares and stealing food | Japan | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/oct/25/japan-strange-annoying-youtuber-from-abroad-fidias-accused-dodging-train-fares-stealing-food 25-yr-old Japan 'sugar-baby' served fresh arrest warrant after man defrauded of $346,000 - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20231023/p2a/00m/0na/019000c Prefectural high school teacher disciplined for inviting a female student over to his place 35 times - GoEMON https://goemon-jp.com/vi/news/prefectural-high-school-teacher-disciplined-for-inviting-a-female-student-over-to-his-place-35-times-ouqEKfmTpmSTSJfrXAgt68?language=en 92-year-old driver ordered to pay 140 million yen over fatal Tokyo crash https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/10/3c077db5668a-92-year-old-driver-ordered-to-pay-140-mil-yen-over-fatal-tokyo-crash.html Japan sees unprecedented pace of increase in bear attack victims https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/10/51284467c199-japan-sees-unprecedented-pace-of-increase-in-bear-attack-victims.html Growing number of Japan municipalities ban outing LGBT individuals https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/10/8cdf804a9012-growing-number-of-japan-municipalities-ban-outing-lgbt-individuals.html Shibuya locks down Hachiko statue for Halloween 2023 while Burger King Center Gai shuts its doors | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/10/28/shibuya-locks-down-hachiko-statue-for-halloween-2023-while-burger-king-center-gai-shuts-its-doors Gigantic horror/murder immersive experience theme park opening in Tokyo | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/10/26/gigantic-horror-murder-immersive-experience-theme-park-opening-in-tokyo Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https://amzn.to/2ZwsLuu headphones https://amzn.to/2TAYt64 amp https://amzn.to/3ehnfQM
S1 E219 · Thu, October 26, 2023
Halloween BANNED in Shibuya | STJ 219
Articles from this week's episode September foreign entries to Japan at 2.2 mil., 96% of pre-pandemic level https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/10/2f462cdbbaae-sept-foreign-entries-to-japan-at-22-mil-96-of-pre-pandemic-level.html Japan to OK train fee hikes over holidays amid "overtourism" concerns https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/10/d3f1c7ac1aad-japan-to-ok-train-fee-hikes-over-holidays-amid-overtourism-concerns.html Lawsuit brought against Elementary School Teacher for Reducing Over Half of Student’s Lunch for “Not Doing Homework” - GoEMON https://goemon-jp.com/vi/news/lawsuit-brought-against-elementary-school-teacher-for-reducing-over-half-of-students-lunch-for-not-doing-homework-pdfyZYy8cYgFn52ZEVRX2r?language=en Over 100 vintage vending machines at east Japan tire lot become 'int'l tourist spot' - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20231013/p2a/00m/0li/014000c Japanese vending machine mecca: Around 100 rare retro machines await you at this unusual location – SoraNews24 -Japan News- https://soranews24.com/2022/10/05/japanese-vending-machine-mecca-around-100-rare-retro-machines-await-you-at-this-unusual-location/amp/ 5 Bodies Including Father and 4 Elementary School Children Found in Submerged Car at a Beach in Mie Prefecture - GoEMON https://goemon-jp.com/news/5-bodies-of-father-and-4-elementary-school-children-found-in-submerged-car-at-a-beach-in-mie-prefecture-pkbUa8kyurZcR9NSZMRn79?language=en Nagoya mayor backtracks after saying 'wives' have time to pick up docs on weekdays - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20231017/p2a/00m/0na/017000c Shibuya City cracks down on Halloween 2023 with massive “Stay Away!” campaign | SoraNews24 -Japan News- https://soranews24.com/2023/10/19/shibuya-city-cracks-down-on-halloween-2023-with-massive-stay-away-campaign/ Japanese tea commercial actress created by AI, has some wondering if it’s the scandal-free future | SoraNews24 -Japan News- https://soranews24.com/2023/10/17/japanese-tea-commercial-actress-created-by-ai-has-some-wondering-if-its-the-scandal-free-future Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https://amzn.to/2ZwsLuu headphones https://amzn.to/2TAYt64 amp https://amzn.to/3ehnfQM
S1 E218 · Fri, October 20, 2023
Amazing Fan-made Live Action Nausicaä | STJ 218
Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode Mitch on Fish and Rice https://youtu.be/okfepfri7A4?si=BcbNZcfhXan6GUoD Unidentified man found with brain injury, carrying Japanese currency in L.A. https://ktla.com/news/local-news/unidentified-man-found-with-traumatic-brain-injury-in-san-pedro/ Japan lawmaker who made unannounced Russia trip removed from party https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/10/9a53ba1020fa-japan-innovation-party-removes-lawmaker-over-unannounced-russia-trip.html Toshiba to delist in Japan on Dec. 20 after 74 years of history https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/10/5e4f364913d7-toshiba-to-delist-in-japan-on-dec-20-after-74-years-of-history.html Men's lace underwear gains popularity in Japan with moves toward genderless fashion - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20231011/p2a/00m/0bu/010000c Man convicted over viral video of sauce bottle licking at sushi chain https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/10/ccb5ee796a98-man-convicted-over-viral-video-of-sauce-bottle-licking-at-sushi-chain.html Few commercial flying taxis likely to be ready for 2025 World Expo https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/10/2875312f216b-few-commercial-flying-taxis-likely-to-be-ready-for-2025-world-expo.html Live-action Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind fan film complete, releases online this month【Vid】 | SoraNews24 -Japan News- https://soranews24.com/2023/10/08/live-action-nausicaa-of-the-valley-of-the-wind-fan-film-complete-releases-online-this-month%e3%80%90vid%e3%80%91 Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https://amzn.to/2ZwsLuu headphones https://amzn.to/2TAYt64 amp https://amzn.to/3ehnfQM
S1 E217 · Fri, October 06, 2023
Secret Sequal to Totoro that Never Hit Theaters | STJ 217
Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode Japan government plans to seek court order to dissolve Unification Church https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/09/a887888a706b-update1-japan-govt-plans-to-seek-court-order-to-dissolve-unification-church.html 80 women arrested in Tokyo's Kabukicho for alleged prostitution https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/10/76a6a3b25794-80-women-arrested-in-tokyos-kabukicho-for-alleged-prostitution.html Top court upholds ruling in favor of Japan's ban on dual nationality https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/10/79690722ca9e-top-court-upholds-ruling-in-favor-of-japans-ban-on-dual-nationality.html Japan rice exports up 600% over 8 years amid growing int'l 'onigiri' love - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230929/p2a/00m/0bu/018000c Japan school absenteeism at record high of nearly 300,000 in FY 2022 https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/10/d8cd090637bd-japan-school-absenteeism-at-record-high-of-nearly-300000-in-fy-2022.html Visitor tax starts at popular west Japan island Miyajima in bid to combat overtourism - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20231002/p2a/00m/0li/014000c Johnny & Associates renames itself to Smile-Up due to J-pop scandal https://asiabusinessdaily.substack.com/p/johnny-and-associates-renames-itself Luxury lockup: Former Japan prison to open as high-end hotel in 2026 https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/10/a2e188fc6925-luxury-lockup-former-japan-prison-to-open-as-high-end-hotel-in-2026.html Totoro sequel anime, Mei and the Baby Catbus, to screen at Ghibli theme park this fall | SoraNews24 -Japan News- https://soranews24.com/2023/10/06/totoro-sequel-anime-mei-and-the-baby-catbus-to-screen-at-ghibli-theme-park-this-fall Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https://amzn.to/2ZwsLuu headphones https://amzn.to/2TAYt64 amp https://amzn.to/3ehnfQM
S1 E216 · Fri, October 06, 2023
Movable Life-sized Gundams for Sale in Japan | STJ 216
Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episodeAt 90, oldest female McDonald's Japan staffer shares longevity secrets - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230922/p2a/00m/0bu/007000c【独自】24歳女性死亡「結婚の予定」 「1週間前 SNS既読なし」 20分間暴行を受けたか｜FNNプライムオンライン https://www.fnn.jp/articles/-/591758 Japan pharma startup developing world-first drug to grow new teeth https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/09/d56fb464a52b-japan-pharma-startup-developing-world-first-drug-to-grow-new-teeth.htmlControversial U.S. livestreamer arrested over trespassing in Osaka https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/09/5eaac6592ff4-controversial-us-livestreamer-arrested-over-trespassing-in-osaka.htmlNHK to suspend new contracts with talent of scandal-hit Johnny's https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/09/4c311d6807e5-nhk-to-suspend-new-contracts-with-talent-of-scandal-hit-johnnys.htmlSolar oversupply leads southwest Japan utility to offer limited 'free' power - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230929/p2a/00m/0bu/036000cReal-life pilotable anime-style robots now on sale in Japan【Video】 | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/09/28/real-life-pilotable-anime-style-robots-now-on-sale-in-japan%e3%80%90video%e3%80%91/McDonald’s ad in Japan causes controversy overseas | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/09/26/mcdonalds-ad-in-japan-causes-controversy-overseas/ Studio Ghibli set to become subsidiary of Nippon TV - The Japan Times https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2023/09/21/companies/nippon-tv-ghibli-acquisition/ Charges dropped again over death of detained Sri Lankan woman - The Japan Times https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/09/29/japan/sri-lanka-detainee-death-no-charges Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https://amzn.to/2ZwsLuu headphones https://amzn.to/2TAYt64 amp https://amzn.to/3ehnfQM
Bonus · Mon, September 25, 2023
Japan's Awesome RPG Cosplay Shop | STJ 215
Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode 若手医師「100連勤・月200時間超の残業」で自殺...院長は『自己研鑽』と説明 一方で同僚ら語る過酷な環境 悔いる母「全国の医師に関わる問題」（MBSニュース） - Yahoo!ニュース https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/828deb502adf5fd46f8665f9c6c372fa3d79da4a Centenarians in Japan hit record 92,139, women account for 88% https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/09/1d7120f49c8f-centenarians-in-japan-hit-record-92139-women-account-for-88.html Johnny & Associates considers changing name as criticism mounts - The Japan Times https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/09/20/japan/society/johnnys-may-change-company-name/ Nearly half of salarymen in Japan spend less than $3.40 on lunch a day: poll - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230913/p2a/00m/0bu/002000c 400,000 nuisance calls made to Japan embassy in China over Fukushima https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/09/b80b1d6d66b7-400000-nuisance-calls-made-to-japan-embassy-in-china-over-fukushima.html https://reddit.com/r/japannews/s/1EyVC4R9R5 TSMC prizes Japan's chips skills after U.S. stumbles - The Japan Times https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2023/09/13/companies/tsmc-taiwan-japan-us-chips/ https://youtu.be/96iJsdGkl44?si=xS3OYKJ3Gclpg24w Fantasy RPG-style cosplay weapon shop opening in downtown Tokyo | SoraNews24 -Japan News- https://soranews24.com/2023/09/21/fantasy-rpg-style-cosplay-weapon-shop-opening-in-downtown-tokyo Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https://amzn.to/2ZwsLuu headphones https://amzn.to/2TAYt64 amp https://amzn.to/3ehnfQM
S1 E214 · Thu, September 21, 2023
Streamers Invade Japan and Egg Pizza | STJ 214
0:00 Intro / Ricky Is a Human (Mitch forgets to roll intro video) 2:30 The TV Story 7:30 Sakurajima Foot Bath 13:10 Mitch Is Obsessed with the I've Had It Podcast 14:55 Idiot Streamers Invading Japan 28:00 Jonny's Scandal Continues 31:50 Discussing ONE OK ROCK's Concert 35:10 Looms and The Odyssey 36:50 Same-Sex Marriage in Japan 40:51 Don't Come to Shibuya for Halloween 43:10 Mitch Meets His First Japanese Swiftie 44:55 Japanese Woman Stopped at Hawaiian Immigration Suspected of Prostitution 46:25 Irate Man Sets Home On Fire Over Mother's Cooking 47:33 Flush Toilet With Phone 50:33 Egg Pizza and More! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode Johnny Kitagawa: J-pop agency's new boss Higashiyama also faces abuse allegations https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-66748236 Advertisers cutting ties with Johnny’s over sexual abuse https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15003467 Japan court denies spousal benefits to same-sex couple https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/09/17d2b63a4976-japan-court-rejects-damages-claim-by-woman-over-same-sex-benefits.html Tokyo's Shibuya mayor says "Don't come" for Halloween https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/09/0f42225290b0-tokyos-shibuya-mayor-says-dont-come-for-halloween.html 「犯罪者扱い」ハワイで日本人女性“入国拒否” 売春疑われる？若い女性から相談急増 https://news.tv-asahi.co.jp/news_international/articles/000315421.html Irritated because dinner did not taste good, a 50-year-old unemployed man attempted to burn down his parents’ house https://goemon-jp.com/vi/news/irritated-because-parents-dinner-did-not-taste-good-50-year-old-unemployed-man-attempted-to-burn-down-parents-house-1RpEipD5JzbLi2iNMQ8WeZ?language=en Flush by phone: Japan toilet maker responds to demand for touch-free facilities https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230908/p2a/00m/0bu/033000c Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https://amzn.to/2ZwsLuu headphones https://amzn.to/2TAYt64 amp https://amzn.to/3ehnfQM
S1 E213 · Sat, September 09, 2023
Robot Substitues to Replace Coming to Class in Japan | STJ 213
Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode Just a moment... https://japanjunky.com/what-is-kanreki/ Japanese YouTuber convicted of copyright violation after uploading Let’s Play videos - The Verge https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/7/23863271/japanese-youtuber-lets-play-copyright-infringement-steins-gate https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/02/asia/japan-speed-dating-parents-low-fertility-intl-hnk/index.html 'Touristship' raises awareness about problems with too many travelers in Kyoto, beyond - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230904/p2a/00m/0li/013000c Defense in Kyoto Animation arson trial says suspect not mentally fit https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/09/7e60f1092db4-man-admits-carrying-out-fatal-2019-kyoto-animation-arson-attack.html Japan prison with serious inmate abuse record tests addressing inmates politely - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230901/p2a/00m/0na/031000c 67-year-old Woman Arrested for Slapping another Male Customer for “Rudely Cutting In Line” At a 100-yen Store https://goemon-jp.com//vi/news/67-year-old-woman-arrested-for-slapping-another-male-customer-for-rudely-cutting-in-line-at-a-100-yen-store-82NAbzmJFBXhMqsCKHEtZe Johnny's talent agency admits sexual abuse by founder, head resigns https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/09/4e88a87bf23a-urgent-head-of-johnnys-talent-agency-to-quit-over-abuse-scandal-source.html オーストラリア人の英会話講師（31）逮捕 住宅押し入り「金あるか」70代男性ケガさせ逃走の疑い 東京（FNNプライムオンライン） - Yahoo!ニュース https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/af8b11a751d142f0991ab90c082b98013b28005a Japanese educators want to allow students to use robot substitutes to attend school | SoraNews24 -Japan News- https://soranews24.com/2023/09/07/japanese-educators-want-to-allow-students-to-use-robot-substitutes-to-attend-school Netflix’s Live-Action One Piece Adaptation: The Kotaku Review https://kotaku.com/one-piece-netflix-live-action-oda-luffy-review-anime-1850788857 Reddit - Dive into anything https://reddit.com/r/japanlife/s/JkjHVVPT5A Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https://amzn.to/2ZwsLuu headphones https://amzn.to/2TAYt64 amp https://amzn.to/3ehnfQM
S1 E212 · Mon, September 04, 2023
Live-Action Pokemon TV Show | STJ 212
1:00 Mitch has positive news! 9:38 Kishida eats 'safe and delicious' Fukushima fish https://nypost.com/2023/08/31/the-simpsons-predicted-japanese-prime-minister-eating-radioactive-fukushima-fish-fans-say/ https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/30/japan/kishida-fukushima-fish/ 11:03 Chinese boycotts of Japanese products continue to cancel trips https://www.tokyo-np.co.jp/article/273461 15:12 Rampant “nuisance calls” from China following release of treated water https://newsdig.tbs.co.jp/articles/-/684800 17:34 One man's sex doll museum pushing limits in Japan's subculture scene https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/09/d4a6b4297902-feature-one-mans-sex-doll-museum-pushing-limits-in-japans-subculture-scene.html 20:31 Internet Jesus explains why Anime characters don't look Western https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mkM_hMvsos 23:55 Mitch goes off on some nerd tangent about Firefly/Serenity 24:32 Fukuoka driving school lets participants try drunk driving to expose dangers https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230825/p2a/00m/0na/033000c 27:33 90-year-old Japanese alpinist summits Mt. Fuji in wheelchair https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/08/05280e8b165c-90-year-old-japanese-alpinist-summits-mt-fuji-in-wheelchair.html 32:31 McDonald’s wants to remind you that French fries are actually vegetables … to celebrate Vegetable Day https://twitter.com/McDonaldsJapan/status/1697006278537589043?s=20 35:56 First-ever live-action Pokémon-themed TV drama on the way with former idol singer starring https://soranews24.com/2023/08/31/first-ever-live-action-pokemon-themed-tv-drama-on-the-way-with-former-idol-singer-starring/ 44:25 Saitama has Skyline and NSX police cars! https://note.com/car_barn/n/nc60191fa97b7 45:35 Fish and Rice Podcast / Osaka talk 47:23 American ALT posts student abuse video --- for internet clout? 48:40 Mitch mentioned Casually Explained https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJrr3FAtf1U Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https://amzn.to/2ZwsLuu headphones https://amzn.to/2TAYt64 amp https://amzn.to/3ehnfQM
S1 E211 · Fri, August 25, 2023
The Loss of Japan's Ninja Bear | STJ 211
Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode 8-yr-old girl dies of suspected heatstroke after PE class at Hokkaido school - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230823/p2a/00m/0na/001000c Japan to require day nurseries, schools to block sex offenders from jobs https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/08/38279cd193b5-japan-to-require-day-nurseries-schools-to-block-sex-offenders-from-jobs.html Japan event organizer to press charges in DJ Soda groping case https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/08/4a7d910efd64-japan-event-organizer-to-press-charges-in-dj-soda-groping-case.html 2 men tell police they didn't mean to grope DJ Soda at west Japan music event - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230822/p2a/00m/0na/011000c Japan firms reduce teleworking despite workers' strong demand: survey https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/08/b585c5a304e3-japan-firms-reduce-teleworking-despite-workers-strong-demand-survey.html Real estate agencies concerned about skyscraper construction boom in central Tokyo - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230822/p2a/00m/0bu/016000c LDP lawmaker resigns following backlash over Eiffel Tower snap | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14986723 How do young Japanese women spend their hard-earned money to treat themselves? | SoraNews24 -Japan News- https://soranews24.com/2023/08/25/how-do-young-japanese-women-spend-their-hard-earned-money-to-treat-themselves/ Japanese boss’ kind reaction to employee ditching work, playing pachinko, losing company car in fire | SoraNews24 -Japan News- https://soranews24.com/2023/08/24/japanese-boss-kind-reaction-to-employee-ditching-work-playing-pachinko-losing-company-car-in-fire/ Japan’s Ninja Bear shot and killed in Hokkaido, eaten as yakiniku in Tokyo, to become stew next | SoraNews24 -Japan News- https://soranews24.com/2023/08/24/japans-ninja-bear-shot-and-killed-in-hokkaido-eaten-as-yakiniku-in-tokyo-to-become-stew-next Super Mario voice actor Charles Martinet “stepping away” from voicing Nintendo characters | SoraNews24 -Japan News- https://soranews24.com/2023/08/22/super-mario-voice-actor-charles-martinet-stepping-away-from-voicing-nintendo-characters/ Rick and Morty in Japan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_246-G6DnuY Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https://amzn.to/2ZwsLuu headphones https://amzn.to/2TAYt64 amp https://amzn.to/3ehnfQM
S1 E210 · Sat, August 19, 2023
Unsolved Mysteries of Nara | STJ 210
Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode Japan economy gets major boost from weak currency - BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/business-66506126 [C/W] DJ Soda addresses the sexual assault she faced during a performance in Japan and the secondary harassment she received online | allkpop https://www.allkpop.com/article/2023/08/c-w-dj-soda-addresses-the-sexual-assault-she-faced-during-a-performance-in-japan-and-the-secondary-harassment-she-received-online Over 7,200 Japan firms employing foreign trainees broke law https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/08/09167237d52f-over-7200-japan-firms-employing-foreign-trainees-broke-law.html Japan to give Hawaii $2 million in aid as wildfire death toll tops 100 https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/08/a7d4588f9d9a-death-toll-in-hawaii-wildfires-reaches-106.html Biden hopes to tighten S. Korean, Japanese bond at Camp David | Reuters https://www.reuters.com/world/biden-hopes-tighten-s-korean-japanese-bond-camp-david-2023-08-17/ Nara deer shikadamari mystery deepens as tourists return to Nara park | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/08/19/nara-deer-shikadamari-mystery-deepens-as-tourists-return-to-nara-park/ Japanese convenience store pasta called “a monstrosity” by foreigners online | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/08/17/japanese-convenience-store-pasta-called-a-monstrosity-by-foreigners-online/ Human hair from India helps make Japanese buses more efficient | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/08/15/human-hair-from-india-helps-make-japanese-buses-more-efficient/ Studio Ghibli releases new plush toy backpacks for adults and children | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/08/12/studio-ghibli-releases-new-plush-toy-backpacks-for-adults-and-children Giant Pokémon appear in Yokohama sky in awesome drone art show at World Championships【Pics, vids】 | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/08/14/giant-pokemon-appear-in-yokohama-sky-in-awesome-drone-art-show-at-world-championships%e3%80%90pics-vids%e3%80%91 Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https://amzn.to/2ZwsLuu headphones https://amzn.to/2TAYt64 amp https://amzn.to/3ehnfQM
S1 E209 · Sun, August 13, 2023
Japan's BIGGEST Pokemon Card Display | STJ 209
Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode More students studying abroad despite having to bear higher costs | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14979372 China lifts ban on group tours to Japan | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20230810_05/ China condemns Aso’s ‘resolve to fight’ remarks over Taiwan | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14978555 China breached Japan's classified defense networks, The Washington Post reports | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20230808_12/ 18,110 people hospitalized and 18 died due to heat stroke in Japan https://goemon-jp.com/vi/news/18110-people-hospitalized-and-18-died-due-to-heat-stroke-in-japan-kH1g7Fv4bffYcE5F62GdvF?language=en Japan's smoking rates continue to decline for men, women in 2022 https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/08/b16142dbe221-japans-smoking-rates-continue-to-decline-for-men-women-in-2022.html Japanese countryside town makes giant corn maze full of oni for summer | SoraNews24 -Japan News- https://soranews24.com/2023/08/10/japanese-countryside-town-makes-giant-corn-maze-full-of-oni-for-summer/ The massive Pokémon card public art display going on in Japan right now is a thing of beauty【Pics】 | SoraNews24 -Japan News- https://soranews24.com/2023/08/11/the-massive-pokemon-card-public-art-display-going-on-in-japan-right-now-is-a-thing-of-beauty%e3%80%90pics%e3%80%91/ Neo Shinjuku Atsushi: New cyberpunk restaurant bar serves post-apocalyptic food in Tokyo | SoraNews24 -Japan News- https://soranews24.com/2023/08/12/neo-shinjuku-atsushi-new-cyberpunk-restaurant-bar-serves-post-apocalyptic-food-in-tokyo/ New Legend of Zelda Boss is a canned coffee, gives you a chance at awesome jacket loot【Pics】 | SoraNews24 -Japan News- https://soranews24.com/2023/08/12/new-legend-of-zelda-boss-is-a-canned-coffee-gives-you-a-chance-at-awesome-jacket-loot%e3%80%90pics%e3%80%91 Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https://amzn.to/2ZwsLuu headphones https://amzn.to/2TAYt64 amp https://amzn.to/3ehnfQM
S1 E208 · Sun, August 06, 2023
Mt. Fuji is DANGEROUS | STJ 208
Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode Japan junior high students average 12% correct answers in English oral test https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/07/9ed466e60cbe-japan-jr-high-kids-average-12-correct-answers-in-english-oral-test.html Over 140 Japan-born foreign minors to get special permission to stay https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/08/6e5921c78c2a-over-140-japan-born-foreign-minors-to-get-special-permission-to-stay.html Japan sushi chain drops suit against teen over soy sauce bottle prank https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/08/b34369d0dfd4-japan-sushi-chain-drops-suit-against-teen-over-licking-soy-bottle.html Japan LDP members' photos of study tour in France spark online controversy - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230801/p2a/00m/0na/005000c Decapitated head in Sapporo case was filmed at home: source https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/08/c443c2a78b03-decapitated-head-in-sapporo-case-was-filmed-at-home-source.html Japanese figure skating icon Yuzuru Hanyu announces marriage https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/08/5c952ffd6a5a-breaking-news-japanese-figure-skating-icon-yuzuru-hanyu-announces-marriage.html Typhoon over Okinawa kills 1, leaves third of homes without power https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/08/ebf5d8832d49-powerful-typhoon-approaches-japans-okinawa-leaves-1-dead.html Halloween "Joker" attacker gets 23 years for Tokyo train stabbing, fire https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/07/5efe99cfc327-halloween-joker-attacker-gets-23-yrs-for-tokyo-train-stabbing-fire.html Locals warn Mt. Fuji-climbing visitors to take challenge seriously https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/08/b4cd19b75343-locals-warn-mt-fuji-climbing-visitors-to-take-challenge-seriously.html Japan eyes new system to fine cyclists for traffic violations https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/08/bb87f511e85a-japan-eyes-new-system-to-fine-cyclists-for-traffic-violations.html Japan gov't sticks to plan to scrap health insurance cards in fall 2024 - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230803/p2a/00m/0na/022000c ‘Barbenheimer’ memes trigger anger in atomic-bombed Japan - The Japan Times https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2023/08/02/film/barbie-oppenheimer-meme-backlash/ 7-Eleven apologises for cockroaches in onigiri rice balls | SoraNews24 -Japan News- https://soranews24.com/2023/08/05/7-eleven-apologises-for-cockroaches-in-onigiri-rice-balls/ Brand-new Pikachu manhole covers coming to Japanese city to celebrate Pokémon World Championships | SoraNews24 -Japan News- https://soranews24.com/2023/08/05/brand-new-pikachu-manhole-covers-coming-to-japanese-city-to-celebrate-pokemon-world-championships/ Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely | SoraNews24 -Japan News- https://soranews24.com/2023/08/02/sales-of-japans-most-convenient-train-ticket-shopping-payment-cards-suspended-indefinitely/
S1 E207 · Sun, July 30, 2023
How Mixed Kids are Treated in Japanese Schools | STJ 207
This week, Natsuki and Mitch talk about Japan's deadly heat stroke problem, bullying in Japanese schools, Japan's Bigmotor scandal, and more! Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode 熱中症疑いで搬送された山形の女子中学生が死亡…部活動後の帰宅途中に路上で倒れる : 読売新聞 https://www.yomiuri.co.jp/national/20230729-OYT1T50294/ 'Foreigners are disgusting': Osaka school rapped over response to student's bullying - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230727/p2a/00m/0na/004000c Foreign residents in Japan near 3m as citizen population takes record drop - Nikkei Asia https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Society/Foreign-residents-in-Japan-near-3m-as-citizen-population-takes-record-drop How the deteriorating Twitter experience affects its prized Japan market - The Japan Times https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/07/16/business/twitter-turbulence-japan-market/ Japan city assemblyman proposes kids be allowed to bring sports drinks to school - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230725/p2a/00m/0na/020000c Table Tennis Star Fukuhara Urged by Ex-Husband to Return Son | Nippon.com https://www.nippon.com/en/news/yjj2023072701231/ Man deemed eligible for workplace compensation after outing by boss https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/07/a606397f45d9-man-deemed-eligible-for-workplace-compensation-after-outing-by-boss.html Reddit - Dive into anything https://www.reddit.com/r/japannews/comments/15boq15/a_man_got_dragged_to_police_station_in_kabukich%C5%8D/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_content=1&utm_term=1 Bigmotor chief to resign in wake of repair fraud scandal - The Japan Times https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/07/25/business/corporate-business/bigmotor-chief-resign-repair-scandal Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https://amzn.to/2ZwsLuu headphones https://amzn.to/2TAYt64 amp https://amzn.to/3ehnfQM
S1 E206 · Sat, July 22, 2023
Foreigners FINED for Smoking in Japan | STJ 206
Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode: Nintendo's Famicom game console marks 40th anniversary | The Japan Times https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/07/15/business/tech/nintendo-nes-famicom-40th-anniversary/ Reveler fatally crushed by 1-ton float at Hakata Gion festival | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14957780 Fukushima Pref. idol group with members aged 17-59 debuts in bid to connect generations - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230713/p2a/00m/0et/023000c Cesium 180 times limit found in fish at Fukushima nuke plant 12 years after disaster - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230718/p2a/00m/0na/019000c https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHAD9rMvr8g Foreign tourists in a haze as Japan lacks info on smoking areas, fining system - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230718/p2a/00m/0na/016000c Japan crime rises in first half of 2023 as COVID restrictions ease https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/07/008fde54a574-japan-crime-rises-in-1st-half-of-2023-as-covid-restrictions-ease.html Disabled author wins prestigious Japanese literary award in first https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/07/26a318651087-disabled-author-wins-prestigious-japanese-literary-award-in-1st.html Haneda airport Terminal 2 reopens to int'l flights after 3-yr hiatus https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/07/3cd92dc4ff4e-haneda-airport-terminal-2-reopens-to-intl-flights-after-3-yr-hiatus.html "Faces" of Japan's shinkansen still mostly work of skilled craftsmen https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/07/868873a4bbf0-faces-of-japans-shinkansen-still-mostly-work-of-skilled-craftsmen.html Over 100 Pokemon trading cards stolen from a store in Shizuoka https://goemon-jp.com/vi/news/over-100-pokemon-trading-cards-stolen-from-a-store-in-shizuoka-g4rXq3FcxQrLfKaf19PnS7?language=en Was Ghibli right not to market Hayao Miyazaki’s new anime? Opening box office data is in | SoraNews24 -Japan News- https://soranews24.com/2023/07/19/was-ghibli-right-not-to-market-hayao-miyazakis-new-anime-opening-box-office-data-is-in/ Ghibli Park announces opening dates for new areas | SoraNews24 -Japan News- https://soranews24.com/2023/07/21/ghibli-park-announces-opening-dates-for-new-areas Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https://amzn.to/2ZwsLuu headphones https://amzn.to/2TAYt64 amp https://amzn.to/3ehnfQM
S1 E205 · Fri, July 14, 2023
Japan's Summer is Too Hot to Handle | STJ 205
Stolen Pokemon cards mishandled by police, a World Heritage temple vandalized by a foreign teen, a woman whose citizenship was suddenly revoked in Japan, and more! Mitch and Ricky talk about the top news in Japan! Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episodeWorld Heritage temple in Nara vandalized by visiting foreign teen https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/07/ee43474563b6-world-heritage-temple-in-nara-vandalized-by-visiting-foreign-teen.html'You're living in Japan illegally': Woman shocked at sudden loss of Japanese nationality - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230706/p2a/00m/0na/044000c(UPDATE 1) Heatstroke Alerts Issued in Tokyo, 8 Other Prefectures in Japan - The Japan News https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20230710-121748/Osaka Police Wrongly Arrest Man in Revenge Porn Case - The Japan News https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/crime-courts/20230711-122059/U.N. human rights group to probe Johnny's agency sex abuse scandal https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/07/8777f484f99c-un-human-rights-group-to-probe-johnnys-agency-sex-abuse-scandal.htmlTeen's scientific passion leads to debunking theory on famed 'black eggs' in Hakone - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230707/p2g/00m/0sc/052000cIn Japan, plenty of inheritances, but no one to claim them | The Japan Times https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/07/10/national/inheritance-abandoned-houses/Japan top court rules against restroom use limit for trans gov't worker https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/07/bc2fae4a9f44-update1-japan-top-court-rules-against-toilet-use-limit-for-trans-govt-worker.htmlExplosion Occurs During Rocket Combustion Experiment at JAXA Facility in Akita Prefecture - The Japan News https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20230714-122670Japanese TV personality Ryuchell found dead | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20230713_33/Japanese police face criticism for improper handling of stolen Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh cards【Video】 | SoraNews24 -Japan News- https://soranews24.com/2023/07/14/japanese-police-face-criticism-for-improper-handling-of-stolen-pokemon-and-yu-gi-oh-cards%e3%80%90video%e3%80%91/Japanese convenience store Lawson unveils a new type of egg sandwich | SoraNews24 -Japan News- https://soranews24.com/2023/07/13/japanese-convenience-store-lawson-unveils-a-new-type-of-egg-sandwich/Surprise! Terrifying new retro Godzilla movie, Godzilla -1.0, coming to Japan and U.S. this year【Video】 | SoraNews24 -Japan News- https://soranews24.com/2023/07/12/surprise-terrifying-new-retro-godzilla-movie-godzilla-1-0-coming-to-japan-and-u-s-this-year%e3%80%90video%e3%80%91 Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL came
S1 E204 · Fri, July 07, 2023
Post War TV About Japan Was Unbelievable | STJ 204
This week, Mitch and Natsuki talk about a disturbing American TV show following the life of a man who lived through the Hiroshima nuclear bomb, a new One Piece restaurant opening in Japan, why Pokemon cards are the target of theft in Japan, and more! Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode Kiyoshi Tanimoto - This is your life https://youtu.be/KPFXa2vTErc Headless body found at Sapporo hotel, person seen with victim sought https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/07/dc3630ce0720-headless-body-found-at-sapporo-hotel-person-seen-with-victim-sought.html No. of Japan households with kids falls below 10 mil. for 1st time https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/07/e2ed807c0bf2-no-of-japan-households-with-kids-falls-below-10-mil-for-1st-time.html Tokyo man 'married' to virtual singer Hatsune Miku fights for acceptance of 'fictosexuals' - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230701/p2a/00m/0na/018000c No license needed for electric scooters, now same as bicycles | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14946626 IAEA assures safety of water release from Fukushima disaster site https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/07/e0c0fa7e9fb0-iaea-to-present-report-on-release-of-treated-water-from-fukushima.html Fender opens world-first flagship guitar store in Tokyo https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/06/903231a8def6-fender-opens-world-first-flagship-guitar-store-in-tokyo.html Pro-Russian hackers target Japan's top port handling Toyota trade https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/07/3ec31b352357-japans-biggest-port-hit-by-suspected-cyberattack-operations-halted.html 2 Nigerian boxers KO'd in 1st round at Sapporo event were amateurs: commission - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230701/p2a/00m/0sp/011000c Italian painting looted by Nazi Germany in 1940 found in Japan https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/07/3e05d6489fed-italian-painting-looted-by-nazi-germany-in-1940-found-in-japan.html Japan's tallest skyscraper, at 330 meters, completed in Tokyo https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/07/5f32fae082bc-japans-tallest-skyscraper-at-330-meters-completed-in-tokyo.html Here's why Pokemon cards are becoming a target of burglaries in Japan | The Japan Times https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/07/05/national/pokemon-cards-burglaries-target/ One Piece original-story stage show, Sanji and Straw Hat restaurants open at Universal Studios | SoraNews24 -Japan News- https://soranews24.com/2023/07/07/one-piece-original-story-stage-show-sanji-and-straw-hat-restaurants-open-at-universal-studios/ River in Japan’s Nara Prefecture suddenly turns fluorescent green【Videos】 | SoraNews24 -Japan News- https://soranews24.com/2023/07/06/river-in-japans-nara-prefecture-suddenly-turns-fluorescent-green%e3%80%90videos%e3%80%91/ Domino’s Japan pushes pickle love to the limit with new Pickles Pizza | SoraNews24 -Japan News- https://soranews24
S1 E203 · Sun, July 02, 2023
Is Japan Planning on Ending the JET Programme? | STJ 203
This week, Mitch and not Natsuki talk about how Japan sends a man to tell women how to do their job, how Japan's government might be replacing ALTs, a misunderstanding that caused panic in a Tokyo train, an actress who made an AI generated swimsuit book, and more! Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode Chinese public sees Japan, U.S. as least trustworthy: survey https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/06/0721714d25a5-chinese-public-sees-japan-us-as-least-trustworthy-survey.html Japan to issue new banknotes in July 2024, 1st renewal in 20 yrs https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/06/aa53792b4377-japan-to-issue-new-banknotes-in-july-2024-1st-renewal-in-20-yrs.html Dollar hits 7.5-month high above 145 yen, sparks intervention concern https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/06/1c6bff8c07be-breaking-news-us-dollar-climbs-above-145-yen-highest-level-in-75-months.html Tokyo begins online English lessons at public high schools | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis https://www.asahi.com/sp/ajw/articles/14943573 Mainichi reporting confirms frequent US military chopper flights around Tokyo Skytree - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230629/p2a/00m/0na/005000c Central Japan city apologizes for mishandling long-term resident's welfare application - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230623/p2a/00m/0na/034000c Man reportedly brandishes knife inside Tokyo's busy Yamanote line https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/06/0dafb218c2c4-man-reportedly-brandishes-knife-inside-tokyos-busy-yamanote-line.html Japan moving company apologizes after video of worker tied naked goes viral - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230624/p2a/00m/0na/002000c Japanese swimsuit model/former adult actress releases AI-generated photo album of herself | SoraNews24 -Japan News- https://soranews24.com/2023/07/01/japanese-swimsuit-model-former-adult-actress-releases-ai-generated-photo-album-of-herself/ A friendly reminder not to accidentally get squid sperm in your mouth, it hurts | SoraNews24 -Japan News- https://soranews24.com/2023/06/24/a-friendly-reminder-not-to-accidentally-get-squid-sperm-in-your-mouth-it-hurts G7 ministers in Japan call for eliminating economic gender disparity | The Japan Times https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/06/25/national/g7-gender-meet Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https://amzn.to/2ZwsLuu headphones https://amzn.to/2TAYt64 amp https://amzn.to/3ehnfQM
Sat, June 24, 2023
Nissan Conspiracy Ends in Billion Dollar Lawsuit | STJ 202
This week, Mitch and Ricky talk about a giant crane game, a million dollar lawsuit against sushi terrorist, a billion dollar lawsuit against Nissan for conspiracy, and several times Japan's government has commited questionable acts recently! If you would like to support the show, please check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode Japan to regulate smartphone app stores to end Apple-Google duopoly https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/06/ad0a21933c10-japan-to-regulate-smartphone-app-stores-to-end-apple-google-duopoly.html Passive smoking on apartment balconies in Japan causing a stink - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230616/p2a/00m/0na/004000c Japan assembly speaker convicted of assault intends to stay on as legislator - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230621/p2a/00m/0na/013000c Carlos Ghosn is suing Nissan Motor for over $1 billion | Fortune https://fortune.com/2023/06/20/carlos-ghosn-suing-nissan-motor-1-billion-firing-causing-deep-damage-finances-reputation/ Some deceived into having sterilization surgery: Japan parliament report https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/06/026b21bb812b-some-deceived-into-having-sterilization-surgery-japan-diet-report.html BLOG BIZ: Thoughts about the future of Debito.org: What’s next? | debito.org https://www.debito.org/?p=17262 Japan likely to see hotter summer than usual due to 'super El Nino' | The Japan Times https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/06/21/national/el-nino-hotter-summer/ Giant 'mega crane' games with huge prizes popular at Japan arcades - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230614/p2a/00m/0et/030000c Teen sushi terrorist’s Sushiro lawsuit could go up to 160 million yen | SoraNews24 -Japan News- https://soranews24.com/2023/06/21/teen-sushi-terrorists-sushiro-lawsuit-could-go-up-to-160-million-yen Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https://amzn.to/2ZwsLuu headphones https://amzn.to/2TAYt64 amp https://amzn.to/3ehnfQM
S1 E201 · Sun, June 18, 2023
The Best Part of Japanese Baseball | STJ 201
Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode Vietnamese in Tokyo arrested over illegal haircuts to thousands https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/06/b05dc4fef6ee-vietnamese-in-tokyo-arrested-over-illegal-haircuts-to-thousands.html Japan allocates US$25 billion to reverse birthrate decline - UCA News https://www.ucanews.com/news/japan-allocates-us25-billion-to-reverse-birthrate-decline/101670 Investors are putting big money into Japan again. Here’s why. | The Japan Times https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/06/15/business/why-big-investment-return-japan/ Speed demons: the 'uriko' beer vendors of Japanese baseball | The Japan Times https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/13/baseball/japanese-baseball/beer-girls-uriko-tokyo-dome/ Save game history: Japan preserves its cartridge-bound treasures - Nikkei Asia https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Media-Entertainment/Save-game-history-Japan-preserves-its-cartridge-bound-treasures Recruit fatally shoots 2 SDF instructors, hurts 1 at Japan gun range https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/06/b1d75b753b50-urgent-several-injured-after-gun-fired-at-sdf-range-in-central-japan.html Two planes bump into each other on Haneda Airport runway | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14929720 Japan seeks local tourism shake-up as demand exposes staff shortages https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/06/e3b4fca41854-japan-seeks-local-tourism-shake-up-as-demand-exposes-staff-shortages.html Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https://amzn.to/2ZwsLuu headphones https://amzn.to/2TAYt64 amp https://amzn.to/3ehnfQM
S1 E200 · Fri, June 09, 2023
Is IN-N OUT Coming to Japan? | STJ 200
Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode 2 dead, 35 injured after heavy rain pounds Japan https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/06/1b20a1bddb73-bullet-train-services-to-resume-between-tokyo-and-osaka-around-noon.html Japan seeks over 30% of female executives in key firms by 2030 https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/06/2776091373c0-japan-seeks-over-30-of-female-executives-in-key-firms-by-2030.html Wrong bank account linked to numerous ‘My Number’ cards | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14926142 Tokyo stocks end at 33-yr highs on U.S. share surge, robust jobs data https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/06/598d1925c062-nikkei-tops-32000-mark-to-new-33-year-high-on-wall-st-surge.html ‘T-Rex races’ becoming a roaring success around Japan | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14914325 Japan to offer permanent residency for 4th-generation descendants https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/06/968c4bf796d6-japan-to-offer-permanent-residency-for-4th-generation-descendants.html ‘Mud Olympics’ returns to Saga Prefecture after 4-year absence | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14925450 'Frog-ization' top buzzword among Japanese Gen Z: survey - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230607/p2a/00m/0na/010000c Twitter https://twitter.com/streetfighterja/status/1664451771228381189?s=46&t=OcXh3RO4TmA0E-R71388kg Urine-soaked loot – Police in Sapporo looking for serial urinal grate thief | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/06/07/urine-soaked-loot-police-in-sapporo-looking-for-serial-urinal-grate-thief California’s In-N-Out Burger opening popup restaurant in downtown Tokyo | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/06/07/californias-in-n-out-burger-opening-popup-restaurant-in-downtown-tokyo/ Japanese schoolgirl talks foreigner out of suicide attempt on her way to class【Video】 | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/06/05/japanese-schoolgirl-talks-foreigner-out-of-suicide-attempt-on-her-way-to-class%e3%80%90video%e3%80%91/ https://youtu.be/HNMSd77KFNE Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https://amzn.to/2ZwsLuu headphones https://amzn.to/2TAYt64 amp https://amzn.to/3ehnfQM
S1 E199 · Sat, June 03, 2023
Japan Court Rules in Favor of Same Sex Marriage | STJ 199
This week, Mitch and Natsuki are joined by special guest from Natsuki's past to talk about life in America vs Japan, as well as talk about the news this week in Japan! Articles from this week's episode Women in Japan say biggest cause of low birth rate is high cost of child care: survey - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230525/p2a/00m/0na/010000c Baby boomtown: does Nagi hold the secret to repopulating Japan? | Japan | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/may/29/baby-boomtown-does-nagi-hold-the-secret-to-repopulating-japan Japan court rules disallowing same-sex marriage is unconstitutional https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/05/74a20340d484-breaking-news-court-rules-not-recognizing-same-sex-marriage-as-unconstitutional.html Japan aims to halve pollen emissions in 30 years to tackle hay fever https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/05/4bca5537822c-japan-aims-to-halve-pollen-emissions-in-30-years-to-tackle-hay-fever.html Kishida eyes Japan's child care budget boost of about 3.5 tril. yen https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/05/c02f8a20abbd-kishida-eyes-japans-child-care-budget-boost-of-about-35-tril-yen.html Japan PM Kishida sacks son as executive secretary amid criticism https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/05/737ffea2ae80-urgent-kishidas-son-to-step-down-as-executive-secretary-to-pm-govt.html Foreigner hotel stays in Japan top 10 mil. for 1st time in 3 years https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/05/9f77ed09dcfd-foreign-hotel-guests-in-japan-top-10-mil-for-1st-time-in-3-yrs.html Tokyo seeks measures to stop out-of-town billboard trucks | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14907752 Photograph : Thrill Ride: Stripper Mobile - https://m.lasvegassun.com/photos/2011/jun/13/120813/ Japanese government promises, for real this time, that expressways will be free by the year 2115 | SoraNews24 -Japan News- https://soranews24.com/2023/06/02/japanese-government-promises-for-real-this-time-that-expressways-will-be-free-by-the-year-2115/ “Horse Feces Cafe” opens in Tokyo, looks stylish and delicious【Photos】 | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/06/01/horse-feces-cafe-opens-in-tokyo-looks-stylish-and-delicious%e3%80%90photos%e3%80%91/ Fans in Japan don’t sound happy with Netflix’s One Piece live-action changes to the Going Merry | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/05/30/fans-in-japan-dont-sound-happy-with-netflixs-one-piece-live-action-changes-to-the-going-merry/ Japan to boost child care spending to match Sweden - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230601/p2g/00m/0na/049000c Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ </p
S1 E198 · Sat, May 27, 2023
Japan's Second 'Bubble Era' On the Way? with Guests! | STJ 198
This week, Mitch and Alex are joined by two special guests as they talk about the good, the bad, and the strange parts of Japan! Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode Japan's Nikkei powers to 1990 'bubble' era high | Reuters https://www.reuters.com/markets/asia/japans-nikkei-powers-1990-bubble-era-high-2023-05-19/ https://www.reddit.com/r/japannews/comments/13qaj3n/human_body_found_in_the_stomach_of_a_brown_bear/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_content=1&utm_term=1 City legislator's son detained over 4 deaths in Japan's Nagano https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/05/bb60dd965e2c-urgent-man-with-hunting-rifle-on-run-in-central-japan-4-injured.html Older men with no sexual interest in women at risk of earlier death | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14870440 Student obsessed with strange road signs turns corner on hobby | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14894855 Japanese mom’s beautiful Legend of Zelda character bento brings tears (of the Kingdom) to our eyes | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/05/19/japanese-moms-beautiful-legend-of-zelda-character-bento-brings-tears-of-the-kingdom-to-our-eyes Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https://amzn.to/2ZwsLuu headphones https://amzn.to/2TAYt64 amp https://amzn.to/3ehnfQM
S1 E197 · Sat, May 20, 2023
Japanese Vending Machine that Saves the Planet | STJ 197
Allegations against Japan's biggest boy band producer, the dairy crisis of Japan, weird new gadgets in Japan, and more! That's what Mitch and Ricky talk about on this week's episode of Small Talk Japan! Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode New ex-member of Johnny's talent agency claims teenage sexual abuse https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/05/34edabd6d1a3-alleged-sex-abuse-victim-lauds-apology-of-johnnys-head-seeks-change.html Tokyo ranked as world’s second wealthiest city after New York | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14894025 Japan to accept wounded Ukrainian soldiers for treatment https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/05/43991dab3e0d-japan-to-accept-wounded-ukrainian-soldiers-for-treatment.html 'Dairy crisis' hits Japan as farm bankruptcies see 10-year high - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230511/p2a/00m/0bu/038000c Bear attack on angler suspected after human head found at Japan lake https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/05/7629723db555-bear-attack-on-angler-suspected-after-human-head-found-at-japan-lake.html How a former yakuza criminal went from a jail cell in Japan to fighting the war in Ukraine - ABC News https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-05-17/former-japanese-yakuza-criminal-joins-foreign-legion-in-ukraine/102276660 Kabuki actor Ichikawa Ennosuke in hospital, suicide attempt suspected https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/05/836b59e3166f-popular-kabuki-actor-ichikawa-ennosuke-taken-to-hospital.html Universal Studios Japan lifts ban on hugging, high-fiving mascots | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/05/19/universal-studios-japan-lifts-ban-on-hugging-high-fiving-mascots/ Japanese police make first-ever YouTuber arrest for uploading video game gameplay videos | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/05/19/japanese-police-make-first-ever-youtuber-arrest-for-uploading-video-game-gameplay-videos/ Super Mario Sunshine-style water splash event coming to Universal Studios Japan this summer | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/05/18/super-mario-sunshine-style-water-splash-event-coming-to-universal-studios-japan-this-summer Kobe man arrested after threatening driving school with 1,500 origami cranes | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/05/17/kobe-man-arrested-after-threatening-driving-school-with-1500-origami-cranes/ Japan’s newest vending machine absorbs CO2 from the environment | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/05/17/japans-newest-vending-machine-absorbs-co2-from-the-environment/ Japan’s weirdest gadget maker has a new fan just to dry off your legs (and crotch)【Photos】 | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/05/17/japans-weirdest-gadget-maker-has-a-new-fan-just-to-dry-off-your-leg
S1 E196 · Fri, May 12, 2023
Robbery at Tokyo Rolex Shop: Crime on the Rise | STJ 196
This week, Natsuki is back in studio with Mitch to talk about crime in Japan, parental harassment, convenience stores with beer on tap, the new Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom merch, and more! Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode Japan lowers COVID threat level to same as flu in major policy shift https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/05/40b13036adf1-japan-lowers-covid-threat-level-to-same-as-flu-in-major-policy-shift.html Nearly 40% of people surveyed in Japan going without a mask | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14903672 Rolex store in Tokyo robbed, 4 men taken into custody https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/05/5231b52d7df9-rolex-store-in-tokyo-robbed-4-men-taken-into-custody.html 首相官邸敷地内で拳銃自殺か 警備中の警視庁機動隊員 ｜ 共同通信 https://nordot.app/1027008733696950272 マイナンバーカード コンビニの証明書交付システム 一時停止を要請 | NHK | マイナンバー https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20230509/k10014061271000.html Several injured as predawn M5.2 quake rattles Tokyo Bay area https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/05/c9d9160e99ca-urgent-strong-quake-jolts-chiba-tokyo-other-areas.html Tokyo teacher sent to prosecutors for alleged murder,likely laden with debt https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/05/bfca4caabb42-tokyo-teacher-sent-to-prosecutors-for-murder-likely-laden-with-debt.html Mysterious fireballs seen crossing sky over Okinawa https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/05/d3c17eb11617-mysterious-fireballs-seen-crossing-sky-over-okinawa.html Do childless adults in Japan face parental harassment? - UCA News https://www.ucanews.com/news/do-childless-adults-in-japan-face-parental-harassment/101250 The Japanese convenience store where you can drink beer on tap | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/05/12/the-japanese-convenience-store-where-you-can-drink-beer-on-tap Japanese Self-Defense Force mulls removing its ban on tattoos | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/05/11/japanese-self-defense-force-mulls-removing-its-ban-on-tattoos/ Japan has a pizza for dogs, so of course we tried it | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/05/09/japan-has-a-pizza-for-dogs-so-of-course-we-tried-it/ Light-up Master Sword, Rupee dishes, and heart notebook all part of new Legend of Zelda merch line | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/05/08/light-up-master-sword-rupee-dishes-and-heart-notebook-all-part-of-new-legend-of-zelda-merch-lin Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https://amzn.to/2ZwsLuu headpho
S1 E195 · Sun, May 07, 2023
Japan's Top 10 Destinations for Foreign Tourists 2023 | STJ 195
This week, Mitch and Ricky talk about the most popular destinations for foreign tourists in Japan, the earthquake that shook Japan, Jack Ma working in Tokyo, and more! Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode Shiga Pref. hoping Austria-shaped Lake Biwa makes tourism splash https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/05/343aa201fb00-shiga-pref-hoping-austria-shaped-lake-biwa-makes-tourism-splash.html FOCUS: Japan moves to criminalize exploitative photo voyeurism https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/05/830036798422-focus-japan-moves-to-criminalize-exploitative-photo-voyeurism.html Alibaba's Jack Ma joins University of Tokyo as visiting professor https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/05/7a6bc6de66e8-alibabas-jack-ma-joins-university-of-tokyo-as-visiting-professor.html Super Mario creator says new movie humanizes popular game character https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/04/7847fdb84097-super-mario-creator-says-new-movie-humanizes-popular-game-character.html 残業「月80時間」過労死ライン超える中学校教員依然4割近く 17年前に夫を過労で亡くした遺族「今も全く同じことが起こっている」 | TBS NEWS DIG https://newsdig.tbs.co.jp/articles/-/461965 M6.5 quake rocks central Japan amid Golden Week holidays, 1 dies https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/05/40de734dcd7e-urgent-m63-quake-rocks-central-japan-no-tsunami-threat.html 45% of young people in Japan have suicidal thoughts: survey https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/05/98d8e885dbde-45-of-young-people-in-japan-have-suicidal-thoughts-survey.html Forced participation in religious activities to be classified as child abuse in Japan | The Straits Times https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/forced-participation-in-religious-activities-to-be-classified-as-child-abuse-in-japan FOCUS: LDP resistance imperils passage of Japan LGBT law before G-7 https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/05/c193401ef44a-focus-ldp-resistance-imperils-passage-of-japan-lgbt-law-before-g-7.html The top 10 things foreign tourists visiting Japan want to do during Golden Week | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/05/04/the-top-10-things-foreign-tourists-visiting-japan-want-to-do-during-golden-week Eiko Digital Creative High School opens in two cities where students can study e-sports and more | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/05/02/eiko-digital-creative-high-school-opens-in-two-cities-where-students-can-study-e-sports-and-more/ Cartoon Explaining Mormonism - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pgw-C_DTVo8 Fantasmic! Dragon Catches Fire at Disneyland - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQdH0ZrUXQs Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https:/
S1 E194 · Sat, April 29, 2023
Harry Potter Theme Park Opens in Tokyo | STJ 194
Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/04/4e4e26d7c472-japan-health-ministry-panel-oks-oral-abortion-pill-for-1st-time.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/04/47d82b06649b-japan-aims-to-draw-100-tril-yen-foreign-investment-digital-nomads.html https://newsdig.tbs.co.jp/articles/-/459003 https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/04/9b8ade8708c5-japan-pm-likely-us-presidential-hopeful-say-alliance-key-to-peace.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/04/37160f7f36b8-harry-potter-theme-park-in-tokyo-unveiled-ahead-of-june-16-opening.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/04/0b30bc9d9174-yokosuka-becomes-1st-local-govt-in-japan-to-begin-chatgpt-trial-use.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/04/58040ec0c84e-japan-lawmakers-buckle-down-to-fight-hay-fever-form-bipartisan-group.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/04/4184207c2c71-japan-public-safety-chief-kept-eating-despite-kishida-attack-news.html https://youtu.be/enLdoTg9HBI https://euro.eseuro.com/movies/246858.html https://soranews24.com/2023/04/28/massive-variation-new-pikachu-plushie-line-lets-you-find-the-perfect-pikachu-just-for-you/ https://soranews24.com/2023/04/25/middle-school-teacher-moonlighting-as-host-bar-host-arrested-in-nagoya/ https://soranews24.com/2023/04/25/aichi-man-arrested-for-failing-to-steal-very-large-donation-box-from-shinto-shrine/ https://soranews24.com/2023/04/24/kfc-adds-hash-brown-burgers-to-its-menu-in-japan/ Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https://amzn.to/2ZwsLuu headphones https://amzn.to/2TAYt64 amp https://amzn.to/3ehnfQM
S1 E193 · Fri, April 21, 2023
Japan Rail Pass Prices For Tourists Are Doubling | STJ 193
This week, Mitch and Ricky talk about train prices going up, the prime minister being attacked, vending machine sushi, and more! Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode Japan, U.S. first ladies plant cherry tree at White House https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/04/569f718e7674-japan-us-first-ladies-plant-cherry-tree-at-white-house.html Lack of security for Japanese prime minister surprised many - Global News Bulletin https://globenewsbulletin.com/world/lack-of-security-for-japanese-prime-minister-surprised-many/ 安倍氏「国葬」で...“政権批判” 動機は? 選挙出られず不満も 岸田首相襲撃 - YouTube https://youtu.be/FiMflGSumew Japanese "Danjiri" float topples, injuring 11 men in Osaka Prefecture https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/04/29007221dbff-japanese-danjiri-float-topples-injuring-11-men-in-osaka-prefecture.html だんじり横転で11人重軽傷 交差点でバランス崩す 大阪・堺市 - YouTube https://youtu.be/3Zgttkesanc Fast Retailing unveils energy-saving stand-alone concept Uniqlo store https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/04/2581b06b5f80-fast-retailing-unveils-energy-saving-stand-alone-concept-uniqlo-store.html French tourist in Japan arrested for punching woman in the face https://nextshark.com/french-tourist-in-japan-arrested-for-punching-woman-in-the-face/ That’s No Meteor: NASA Satellite’s Elusive Green Lasers Spotted in Use | NASA https://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2023/thats-no-meteor-nasa-satellites-elusive-green-lasers-spotted-at-work How a culture of silence helped Japan’s Jimmy Savile get away with decades of child abuse https://news.yahoo.com/culture-silence-helped-japan-jimmy-142439329.html Drastic price increase announced for the Japan Rail Pass https://www.japan-guide.com/news/japan-rail-pass-cost-increase.html Drug dealers in Japan forget their pot stash in rental car, ask agency clerk to not look inside | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/04/14/drug-dealers-in-japan-forget-their-pot-stash-in-rental-car-ask-agency-clerk-to-not-look-inside/ Sushi from a vending machine — would you try it? Mr. Sato did | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/04/17/sushi-from-a-vending-machine-would-you-try-it-mr-sato-did Junior high pupils take first online English speaking test in nationwide assessment https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/04/19/national/junior-high-english-speaking-test-online/ Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https://amzn.to/2ZwsLuu headphones https://amzn.to/2TAYt64 amp https://amzn.to/3ehnfQM
S1 E192 · Thu, April 13, 2023
Japan's First Casino to Open in Osaka | STJ 192
This week, Mitch and Alex talk about Japan's first casino, a film with only audio, guidelines for AI chatbots in schools, and more! Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode Sound-only film about foreigners aims to open eyes to their presence https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/04/9b5f43f94f62-feature-sound-only-film-about-foreigners-aims-to-open-eyes-to-their-presence.html Japan's crown prince, princess to attend British king's coronation https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/04/0f4905ae5fff-japans-crown-prince-princess-to-attend-british-kings-coronation.html Gov't to approve plan for Japan's 1st casino resort in Osaka https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/04/274d3fbadf39-govt-to-approve-plan-for-japans-1st-casino-resort-in-osaka.html Japan's population falls under 125 mil., 12th year of decline https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/04/50abd3568677-japans-population-falls-under-125-mil-12th-year-of-decline.html ‘Abenomask’ giveaway details finally disclosed after court order | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14880931 Japan startup lander may reach Moon on Apr. 26 in world 1st https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/04/8eac94c5df98-japan-startup-lander-may-reach-moon-on-apr-26-in-world-1st.html Suzukis across Japan donate $530,000 to restore name's 'birthplace' - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230408/p2a/00m/0na/004000c Japan to create guidelines on use of AI chatbots in schools https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/04/10f37cd547c5-japan-to-create-guidelines-on-use-of-ai-chatbots-in-schools.html Video game maker Konami employee tries to kill old boss with fire extinguisher | SoraNews24 -Japan News- https://soranews24.com/2023/04/13/video-game-maker-konami-employee-tries-to-kill-old-boss-with-fire-extinguisher/ 82-year-old Japanese man arrested for driving without license, says he had one 60 years ago | SoraNews24 -Japan News- https://soranews24.com/2023/04/12/82-year-old-japanese-man-arrested-for-driving-without-license-says-he-had-one-60-years-ago/ The strongest peeing boy statue in Japan is a hidden gem of sightseeing in Saitama | SoraNews24 -Japan News- https://soranews24.com/2023/04/10/the-strongest-peeing-boy-statue-in-japan-is-a-hidden-gem-of-sightseeing-in-saitama/ スゴイ小便小僧～黒山三滝【越生町水の旅】 - YouTube https://youtu.be/w1j-z_oBHRw AI-generated woman successfully sells nudes on Reddit | The Independent https://www.independent.co.uk/tech/ai-nudes-reddit-deepfake-porn-b2318555.html?am Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ <p
S1 E191 · Sat, April 08, 2023
Japan's "Drastic Calls" for Making Babies | STJ 191
This week, Mitch is back from China to talk about Japan's birthrate, a potential war, fast food that makes you buff, and more! Articles from this week's episode Tokyo ramen shop bans customers from watching YouTube videos while eating | CNN https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/tokyo-debu-chan-smartphone-ban-intl-hnk/index.html Japan probed China Communist Party member over leaking farm tech data https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/04/7267209f526b-japan-probed-china-communist-party-member-over-leaking-farm-tech-data.html China ships stay in Japan waters near Senkakus for record time https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/04/ecc5a67d4804-china-ships-stay-in-japan-waters-near-senkakus-for-record-time.html Japan sounds alarm bells as it moves to tackle falling birthrate | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14875661 Video of Sri Lankan who died in detention in Japan shown to public https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/04/a5d6e9c74832-video-of-sri-lankan-who-died-in-detention-in-japan-shown-to-public.html FOCUS: Calls grow for drastic steps to address Japan's sliding birthrate https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/04/fe18073dcd91-focus-calls-grow-for-drastic-steps-to-address-japans-sliding-birthrate.html Spending by foreign visitors to Japan jumps sevenfold in 2022 https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/03/fafcf217fda5-spending-by-foreign-visitors-to-japan-jumps-sevenfold-in-2022.html FEATURE: Mentally disabled couple overcome social stigma, marry at 62 https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/04/095f8639cf8e-feature-mentally-disabled-couple-overcome-social-stigma-get-married-aged-62.html 2 diners arrested over prank video at Yoshinoya beef bowl restaurant https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/04/f4437031c605-2-arrested-over-video-of-unhygienic-acts-at-osaka-restaurant.html "My Neighbor Totoro" play on London stage bags 6 Olivier awards https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/04/bf2956c48753-my-neighbor-totoro-play-on-london-stage-bags-6-olivier-awards.html Japanese moving company scam? The time we almost called police on a removal rep | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/04/06/japanese-moving-company-scam-the-time-we-almost-called-police-on-a-removal-rep/ Does Mos Burger’s new Muscle Burger give you muscles? | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/04/01/does-mos-burgers-new-muscle-burger-give-you-muscles Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https:
S1 E190 · Sat, March 25, 2023
Do You Need to Wear a Mask in Japan? | STJ 190
Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode Japan egg prices soar amid record 16 million bird flu cullings https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/03/f8b84f25644e-japan-egg-prices-soar-amid-record-16-mil-bird-flu-cullings.html Baseball: Shohei Ohtani fans Mike Trout, closes out Japan's 3rd WBC title https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/03/dc14f6a4c8ca-urgent-japan-beats-us-for-3rd-world-baseball-classic-championship.html No. of yakuza, associates probed by Japan police falls below 10,000 in 2022 https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/03/fc5eb8b75f82-no-of-yakuza-associates-probed-by-police-falls-below-10000-in-2022.html Japan PM vows continued support for Ukraine in unannounced visit https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/03/4f4f3320ec79-bulletin-japan-pm-kishida-to-visit-ukraine-on-tues-govt-source.html Teenage girl arrested after saying she strangled man in central Japan https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/03/ef4743363cc0-teenage-girl-arrested-after-saying-she-strangled-man-in-central-japan.html Scandal-plagued Japan tech giant Toshiba gets tender offer | AP News https://apnews.com/article/toshiba-buyout-japan-westinghouse-electronics-124bc5f5f10a7a12a4b717ba95e3adba One Up On China! Japan Commissions Stealthy Kawasaki Submarine To Defend Chokepoints & Ambush PLA Navy https://eurasiantimes.com/one-up-on-china-japan-commissions-stealthy-kawasaki-submarine/ Mask rules in Japan have changed…so are people still wearing them? | SoraNews24 -Japan News- https://soranews24.com/2023/03/15/mask-rules-in-japan-have-changed-so-are-people-still-wearing-them/ Pizza Hut adds a “too much coriander” pizza to its lineup in Japan | SoraNews24 -Japan News- https://soranews24.com/2023/03/21/pizza-hut-adds-a-too-much-coriander-pizza-to-its-lineup-in-japan Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https://amzn.to/2ZwsLuu headphones https://amzn.to/2TAYt64 amp https://amzn.to/3ehnfQM
S1 E189 · Thu, March 16, 2023
Japanese Flight Attendants' Big Problem | STJ 189
This week, Mitch and Natsuki debate about Japan's useage of Chinese medicine, a big win for the LGBTQ+ community in Japan, a problem Japanese flight attendants often encounter, and more! Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode YouTuber-turned-lawmaker expelled from parliament for never showing up https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/03/71e6aaaf637a-urgent-youtuber-turned-lawmaker-loses-seat-for-missing-diet-sessions.html Japan grants long-term visa to gay U.S. man wed to Japanese https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/03/9bcf8a9b5feb-japan-grants-long-term-visa-to-gay-us-man-wed-to-japanese.html Japanese remain largely masked up on 1st day of eased COVID rules https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/03/e57c6e77ff25-covid-mask-rules-eased-in-japan-wearing-left-up-to-individual.html Ghibli Park visitors caught in lewd acts with anime character figures | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/03/10/ghibli-park-visitors-caught-in-lewd-acts-with-anime-character-figures/ Diamond Princess returns to Yokohama 3 yrs after mass COVID outbreak https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/03/1cfb29f256fa-diamond-princess-returns-to-yokohama-3-yrs-after-mass-covid-outbreak.html 70% of Japan flight attendants report photos taken of them secretly https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/03/006e9ebb7fc5-70-of-japan-flight-attendants-report-photos-taken-of-them-secretly.html 'Sushi terrorist' and 2 accomplices arrested in Japan after viral prank : NPR https://www.npr.org/2023/03/09/1162147829/conveyor-belt-sushi-terrorist-japan-arrested-prank Gender inequality driving wave of female Japanese immigrants to Canada | CBC News https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/japan-women-immigration-canada-gender-inequality-1.6769111 Hiroshima group makes int'l dishes to tempt G-7 leaders https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/03/4e10e2556c45-hiroshima-group-makes-intl-okonomiyaki-dishes-to-tempt-g-7-leaders.html Cherry blossoms begin blooming in Tokyo, earliest start to sakura season for third year | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/03/14/cherry-blossoms-begin-blooming-in-tokyo-earliest-start-to-sakura-season-for-third-year/ Japanese security polearm maker’s takedown videos are crazy, products look crazy effective【Vids】 | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/03/13/japanese-security-polearm-makers-takedown-videos-are-crazy-products-look-crazy-effective%e3%80%90vids%e3%80%91/ Coca-Cola Japan releasing canned Jack Daniel’s cocktails | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/03/10/coca-cola-releasing-canned-jack-daniels-cocktails-in-japan Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ <p
S1 E188 · Fri, March 03, 2023
Reddits About Living in Japan | STJ 188
Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode Knife-wielding teen attacks teacher in school near Tokyo, arrested https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/03/ab399377a5e7-man-arrested-after-knife-attack-on-teacher-in-school-near-tokyo.html South Korea's Yoon says Japan changed from aggressor to partner https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/03/3d039138feed-s-koreas-yoon-says-japan-changed-from-aggressor-to-partner.html Japan sees 1st foreign cruise ship arrival in 3 years https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/03/2dd3f82be4bc-japan-sees-1st-foreign-cruise-ship-arrival-in-3-years-amid-pandemic.html iSpace On Track For First Lunar Landing, Preparing For Next Missions - TLP News https://tlpnetwork.com/news/2023/02/ispace-on-track-for-first-lunar-landing-preparing-for-next-missions Man found guilty of fraud over 46 mil. yen town sent by mistake https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/02/839cb46c28e2-man-found-guilty-of-fraud-over-46-mil-yen-town-sent-by-mistake.html Japan births hit all-time low in 2022, below 800,000 for 1st time https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/02/b245b97764b8-japan-births-hit-all-time-low-in-2022-below-800000-for-1st-time.html Man gets 3.5-year prison term for acid attack at Tokyo subway station https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/02/ec166a900f87-man-gets-35-year-prison-term-for-acid-attack-at-tokyo-subway-station.html Japan, U.S., South Korea, Taiwan launch 'Chip 4' talks for supply chain https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/02/fb77092264b1-japan-us-s-korea-taiwan-launch-chip-4-talks-for-supply-chain.html Japan researchers working to reduce climate impact of cow burps https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/02/0edab03f8bb3-japan-researchers-working-to-reduce-climate-impact-of-cow-burps.html All-you-can-eat cheeseburgers offered by Burger King Japan for its 1,590-calorie King Yeti burger | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/03/02/all-you-can-eat-cheeseburgers-offered-by-burger-king-japan-for-its-1590-calorie-king-yeti-burger Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https://amzn.to/2ZwsLuu headphones https://amzn.to/2TAYt64 amp https://amzn.to/3ehnfQM
S1 E187 · Sat, February 25, 2023
Why Japanese People Don't Leave Japan | STJ 187
Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode Japan inn in hot water for bathwater bacteria 3,700 times the limit https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/02/8bb2c1b6f92a-japan-inn-in-hot-water-for-bathwater-bacteria-3700-times-the-limit.html Japan to signal illegality of nonconsensual sex in crime rename https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/02/83ec79355f3c-japan-to-signal-illegality-of-nonconsensual-sex-in-crime-rename.html Japan's manga sales hit record but growth slows as more people go out https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/02/3b801c41feb5-japans-manga-sales-hit-record-but-growth-slows-as-more-people-go-out.html Japan vows to keep supporting Ukraine 1 year on from Russian invasion https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/02/352fff1a6cf4-update1-japan-vows-to-keep-supporting-ukraine-1-year-on-from-russian-invasion.html FEATURE: Film shines spotlight on tragic death of disabled man https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/02/f959b13f320e-feature-film-shines-spotlight-on-tragic-death-of-disabled-man.html Japan Airlines Serves A Banana As Vegan Meal https://simpleflying.com/japan-airlines-single-banana-vegan-meal/ Man arrested for allegedly pulling down coworker's pants at Japan company party - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230221/p2a/00m/0na/006000c Why Japan has so many 'never travelers' | CNN https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/japan-never-traveler-culture-cmb/index.html YouTuber-turned-lawmaker ordered to apologize for not attending Diet https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/02/b5126cefea6e-youtuber-turned-lawmaker-ordered-to-apologize-for-not-attending-diet.html Japan recommends nurseries stop take-home practice for used diapers https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/02/9997f43090d1-japan-recommends-nurseries-stop-take-home-practice-for-used-diapers.html New Pikachu character coming to Pokémon anime series after Ash’s retirement | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/02/25/new-pikachu-character-coming-to-pokemon-anime-series-after-ashs-retirement/ Critically acclaimed A-bomb manga Barefoot Gen excerpts removed from Hiroshima school curriculum | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/02/20/critically-acclaimed-a-bomb-manga-barefoot-gen-excerpts-removed-from-hiroshima-school-curriculum Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https://amzn.to/2ZwsLuu headphones https://amzn.to/2TAYt64 amp https://amzn.to/3ehnfQM
S1 E186 · Fri, February 17, 2023
Japanese Celebs Fight Sushi Terrorists | STJ 186
Weird food in Japan, weird school rules, internet celebirities who support Sushiro, and more! Those are the topics for this week's episode of Small Talk Japan! Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode Gov't revises PM's pledge to double Japan's budget for children https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/02/dfcc8700600c-govt-revises-pms-pledge-to-double-japans-budget-for-children.html Japan's ruling bloc OKs easing weapon use against flying objects https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/02/3c0bb1cf7830-japans-ruling-party-oks-easing-weapon-use-against-flying-objects.html FEATURE: Japan's rural post offices host unmanned shops to help seniors https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/02/0c91068981b7-feature-japans-rural-post-offices-host-unmanned-shops-to-help-seniors.html Video of Sri Lankan woman who died in Japan detention to be shown in court https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/02/29106150e417-video-of-sri-lankan-who-died-in-japan-detention-to-be-shown-in-court.html U.S. envoy to Japan hopes for "clear, unambiguous" LGBT legislation https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/02/eef8df8fc0a6-us-envoy-to-japan-hopes-for-clear-unambiguous-lgbt-legislation.html Central Japan slashing shows abuse risk remains in remote relationships - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230210/p2a/00m/0na/015000c 64% favor recognizing same-sex marriage in Japan: Kyodo poll https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/02/d95968c3f7d5-urgent-64-favor-recognizing-same-sex-marriage-in-japan-kyodo-poll.html またもスシローで迷惑行為…別の調味料混入に「これはヤバい」と批判殺到 運営元「警察へ相談済み」 ｜ ENCOUNT https://nordot.app/995233798819414016 Twitter https://twitter.com/itaitiktok/status/1622126198473232385?s=46&t=L7yPT2rbfojOkhk9ycw01Q Japanese celebs go on “patrol” to help revolving sushi chain Sushiro | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/02/10/japanese-celebs-go-on-patrol-to-help-revolving-sushi-chain-sushiro Domino’s Japan changes medium pizzas to small, without changing size, in confusing clarification | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/02/10/dominos-japan-changes-medium-pizzas-to-small-without-changing-size-in-confusing-clarification/ Korakuen’s Chocolate Ramen returns to restaurants, wins over our most cynical taste tester | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/02/17/korakuens-chocolate-ramen-returns-to-restaurants-wins-over-our-most-cynical-taste-tester/ Is it OK to split the bill on a date in Japan? Survey asks what women and men of different ages think | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/02/17/is-it-ok-to-split-the-bill-on-a-date-in-japan-survey-asks-what-women-and-men-of-different-ages-think/ Student in Japan misses week of class after school won’t let him wear sweatshirt on snowy day | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.co
S1 E185 · Fri, February 10, 2023
Japanese Women Don't Want to Give Valentine Chocolates | STJ 185
Japanese women during Valentine's Day, more foreigners expected to come to Japan, the school that bans jackets in the winter, and more! Those are the topics for this week's episode of Small Talk Japan with Mitch and Natsuki! Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode Japan aiming for record number of foreign visitors in 2025 https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/02/f9f34e464698-japan-aiming-for-record-number-of-foreign-visitors-in-2025.html Draft bill proposal seeks to curtail unconventional 'kirakira' kanji name readings - Japan Today https://japantoday.com/category/national/draft-bill-proposal-seeks-to-curtail-unconventional-%27kirakira%27-kanji-name-readings Students forbidden from wearing coats in winter due to meaningless rules at Japanese schools - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230203/p2a/00m/0na/003000c Aide to Japan's prime minister says he 'hates' to see LGBT couples - Nikkei Asia https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Aide-to-Japan-s-prime-minister-says-he-hates-to-see-LGBT-couples City officials learn easy Japanese as number of foreign residents increases https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/02/040c0794d3a2-city-officials-learn-easy-japanese-as-number-of-foreign-residents-increases.html Sushi chain limits conveyor belt use to orders after licking scandal https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/02/dff310aa378a-sushi-chain-limits-conveyor-belt-use-to-orders-after-licking-scandal.html Mitsubishi Heavy gives up 1st Japan-made passenger jet project https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/02/0aa9f96d1f08-urgent-mitsubishi-heavy-set-to-terminate-passenger-jet-project.html 'Be lazy anywhere': Pop-up store in Tokyo to let customers try on wearable beanbags - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230204/p2a/00m/0bu/013000c Not in the mood for small talk? Japanese taxis add Silent Mode service, activated with finger tap | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/02/09/not-in-the-mood-for-small-talk-japanese-taxis-add-silent-mode-service-activated-with-finger-tap/ UK-style 'ground floor' to be abolished at Japan's Takarazuka city hall after complaints - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230208/p2a/00m/0na/015000c Burger King Japan’s Cheeseburger Gelände — exceptional in taste, size and… paper napkins? | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/02/03/burger-king-japans-cheeseburger-gelande-exceptional-in-taste-size-and-paper-napkins/ Sakurajima volcano in southwestern Japan erupts - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230208/p2g/00m/0na/046000c 83% of women in Japan don't want to give 'obligatory' chocolates on Valentine's Day: poll - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230208/p2a/00m/0na/009000c J
S1 E184 · Fri, February 03, 2023
Japan's Disgusting Sushi TikTok Trend | STJ 184
Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode Japan's ‘Sushi Terrorism’ is the Latest Viral Video Prank | Time https://time.com/6252073/japan-sushi-viral-video/ 'Entirely different world': Backcountry of Japan's alpine areas continues to claim lives - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230131/p2a/00m/0na/013000c Japan court nixes univ.'s dismissal of English teacher before unfixed contract eligibility - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230131/p2a/00m/0na/007000c 'I was suddenly fired': Central Japan groups aid foreign workers laid off amid pandemic - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230130/p2a/00m/0li/025000c Net population influx into Tokyo accelerates for 1st time in 3 yrs https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/01/9d8281d420a8-net-population-influx-into-tokyo-accelerates-for-1st-time-in-3-yrs.html Woman who served in SDF sues state, assailants over sexual harassment https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/01/6c1909db6ae3-woman-who-served-in-sdf-sues-state-assailants-over-sexual-harassment.html Groper arrested in Japan insists he did not grab both breasts, but just one | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/01/30/groper-arrested-in-japan-insists-he-did-not-grab-both-breasts-but-just-one/ PM Kishida's remark on encouraging 'reskilling' during child care leave sparks criticism - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230130/p2a/00m/0na/011000c Death row inmates' lawyers call for discussion, less secrecy on executions in Japan - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230130/p2a/00m/0na/004000c Japan-developed 'AI suitcase' tested as replacement for guide dogs - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230128/p2a/00m/0li/018000c Over 500 women in Japan used overseas sperm bank as demand grows https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/01/e77c3bb47fe4-over-500-women-in-japan-used-overseas-sperm-bank-as-demand-grows.html Never oversleep again under the stern supervision of Japan’s Threatening Red Panda Nap Cushion | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/02/03/never-oversleep-again-under-the-stern-supervision-of-japans-threatening-red-panda-nap-cushion/ Manga artist wants Japanese teachers to feel, for two seconds, how dumb their girls’ dress code is | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/02/02/manga-artist-wants-japanese-teachers-to-feel-for-two-seconds-how-dumb-their-girls-dress-code-is/ World’s largest type of daikon radish can now be ordered online in Japan | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/01/31/worlds-largest-type-of-daikon-radish-can-now-be-ordered-online-in-japan/ Japanese police file charges against illegal anime girl huggy pillow cover seller | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/01/28/japanese-police-file-charg
S1 E183 · Sat, January 28, 2023
Japan at Record High Number of Foreign Workers| STJ 183
Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode Japan's foreign worker population hits record 1.82 million https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/01/633b961497c0-japans-foreign-worker-population-hits-record-182-million.html 8 arrested in case linked to "Luffy" group robberies across Japan https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/01/d84bdcfad1dd-8-arrested-in-case-linked-to-luffy-group-robberies-across-japan.html Japan to downgrade COVID-19 category on May 8: gov't sources https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/01/1f005239f010-urgent-japan-to-downgrade-covid-19-category-on-may-8-govt-sources.html Japanese junior high school principal arrested for soliciting child https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/01/578f3dd800cd-japanese-junior-high-school-principal-arrested-for-soliciting-child.html Japan PM Kishida cautious about same-sex marriage https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/01/b1fae898120e-japan-pm-kishida-cautious-about-same-sex-marriage.html Japan's ex-PM Mori casts doubt on excessive support for Ukraine https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/01/3def4e19e4dc-japans-ex-pm-mori-casts-doubt-on-excessive-support-for-ukraine.html Japan’s Birth Rate is Falling: Japan ‘on the Verge’ of Societal Collapse Due to Birth Rate, Prime Minister Says | National Review https://www.nationalreview.com/news/japan-on-the-verge-of-societal-collapse-due-to-plummeting-birth-rate-prime-minister-says/ Paying people to have babies backfires in Japan - UCA News https://www.ucanews.com/news/paying-people-to-have-babies-backfires-in-japan/100104 China to partially resume overseas group tours, Japan not included https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/01/7cdb3dc66eaf-china-to-partially-resume-overseas-group-tours-japan-not-included.html Nitori furniture store guard arrested for shoplifting from Nitori furniture store | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/01/27/nitori-furniture-store-guard-arrested-for-shoplifting-from-nitori-furniture-store/ Woman decides to go for a walk on the busiest train tracks at Shibuya Station【Video】 | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/01/27/woman-decides-to-go-for-a-walk-on-the-busiest-train-tracks-at-shibuya-station%e3%80%90video%e3%80%91/ Millennium-old Japanese temple offering funeral service for broken record player needles | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/01/26/millennium-old-japanese-temple-offering-funeral-service-for-broken-record-player-needles/ What does a kanji with 12 “kuchi” radicals mean? A look at weird, forgotten Japanese characters | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/01/26/what-does-a-kanji-with-12-kuchi-radicals-mean-a-look-at-weird-forgotten-japanese-characters/ Hyatt Regency Osaka will soon offer cat-friendly hotel rooms for you and your feline friend | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/
S1 E182 · Sun, January 22, 2023
The BEST City in Japan | STJ 182
Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/01/91e936c38d2b-japan-mulls-lifting-anti-covid-recommendation-to-wear-masks-indoors.html https://shueisha.online/newstopics/95147 https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/01/ac73810d2f43-japan-us-leaders-to-confirm-importance-of-taiwan-peace.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/01/817303cbb5b5-dead-whale-in-osaka-to-be-sunk-offshore-this-week.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/01/2a8f217d34c8-japan-to-allow-unlicensed-electric-scooter-riding-from-july.html https://soranews24.com/2023/01/21/new-york-times-makes-a-surprising-pick-for-the-best-city-to-visit-in-japan/ https://soranews24.com/2023/01/20/japans-real-world-one-piece-fitness-gym-is-open-lets-you-pump-giant-manga-meat/ Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https://amzn.to/2ZwsLuu headphones https://amzn.to/2TAYt64 amp https://amzn.to/3ehnfQM
S1 E181 · Wed, January 11, 2023
Happy New Year From Small Talk Japan | STJ 181
Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode Tuna fetches 36 mil. yen at New Year auction in Tokyo https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/01/fcde8c3a189b-tuna-fetches-36-mil-yen-at-new-year-auction-in-tokyo.html Scientists leave Japan for China, wooed by better teamwork, jobs | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14800258 China suspends issuing visas in Japan and South Korea | Reuters https://www.reuters.com/world/china/covid-wave-past-its-peak-many-parts-china-state-media-2023-01-10/ Japan marks first Coming of Age Day with adulthood lowered to 18 https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/01/3adef2f33092-japan-marks-first-coming-of-age-day-with-adulthood-lowered-to-18.html Japan, U.S. to cooperate over next-generation nuclear reactors https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/01/c3ef22513bfe-japan-us-to-cooperate-over-next-generation-nuclear-reactors.html Japan culls record 10 mil. birds as avian flu spreads https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/01/44b003988a23-japan-culls-record-10-mil-birds-as-avian-flu-spreads.html Tokyo core consumer prices up 4.0% in Dec., biggest rise since 1982 https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/01/927c4e4f3d34-urgent-tokyo-core-consumer-prices-up-40-in-dec-biggest-rise-since-1982.html Kishida's plan to combat Japan's low birthrate stirs talk of sales tax hike | The Japan Times https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/01/08/national/politics-diplomacy/kishida-birthrate-policy-tax-hike/ Japan's real wages fall in Nov. at sharpest pace in 8 yrs https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/01/ca30d42bc7ae-japans-real-wages-fall-in-nov-at-sharpest-pace-in-8-yrs.html Tokyo families to get 5,000 yen a month per child amid falling birthrates https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/01/4a8a3ad64d27-families-in-tokyo-to-get-5000-yen-per-child-amid-falling-birthrates.html Japan's new car sales fall 5.6% in 2022 to lowest level in 45 years https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/01/1194cb08d87c-japans-new-car-sales-fall-56-in-2022-to-lowest-level-in-45-years.html Sony-Honda venture unveils prototype of new Afeela EV https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/01/5ad335201ffa-sony-honda-venture-unveils-prototype-of-new-afeela-ev.html 2,610 killed in Japan traffic accidents in 2022, new record low https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/01/ecb6e1164c34-2610-killed-in-japan-traffic-accidents-in-2022-new-record-low.html Japan’s Business Owners Can’t Find Successors. This Man Is Giving His Away. - The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/03/business/japan-businesses-succession.html Converse teaming up with Cup Noodle for three pairs of shoes inspired by iconic packaging | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2023/01/10/converse-teaming-up-with-cup-noodle-for-three-pairs-of-shoes-inspired-by-iconic
S1 E179 · Mon, December 19, 2022
Pokemon Finally Comes to an End | STJ 179
The end of Ash's story, the new biggest robot in the world, Japan's kanji of the year, and more! Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20221217/p2a/00m/0na/002000c https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20221216/p2a/00m/0na/005000c https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/12/567fa510932a-focus-contentious-major-defense-policy-shift-shows-japan-wariness-of-china.html https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/dec/14/japan-chooses-war-as-kanji-of-the-year-amid-ukraine-conflict-and-abe-assassination https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/12/7e4e182cf649-japan-new-year-domestic-trips-forecast-at-72-of-pre-pandemic-levels.html https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/japan-turns-back-nuclear-power-tackle-energy-crisis-2022-12-16/ https://www.ucanews.com/news/japans-teachers-battle-for-change/99752 https://soranews24.com/2022/12/18/theres-a-new-worlds-largest-anime-robot-statue-and-its-not-in-japan%e3%80%90photos%e3%80%91/ https://www.reddit.com/r/nextfuckinglevel/comments/whbliy/amazing_saint_seiya_mural_in_mexico_not_my_vid/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf https://soranews24.com/2022/12/16/ash-and-pikachu-are-stepping-down-as-the-main-characters-of-the-pokemon-anime%e3%80%90video%e3%80%91/ Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https://amzn.to/2ZwsLuu headphones https://amzn.to/2TAYt64 amp https://amzn.to/3ehnfQM
S1 E178 · Fri, December 09, 2022
Yakuza Targeted by New Japanese Laws | STJ 178
Japan losing the World Cup, Japanese billionaire going to space with K-pop star, Japan lifting ban on automated drone flights, a new law targeting yakuza activity and more! Those are the topics for this week's episode of Small Talk Japan with Mitch and Alex! Articles from this week's episode Fans thank Japan football players for good games after World Cup exit https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/12/041f1a4486b5-fans-thank-japan-soccer-players-for-good-games-after-world-cup-exit.html Japan billionaire Maezawa says K-pop star, 7 others to join Moon trip https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/12/ec9e2cf55dc2-japan-billionaire-maezawa-says-k-pop-star-7-others-to-join-moon-trip.html Nagasaki hospital suspends oral surgery after dentists pull wrong teeth 3 years in row - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20221208/p2a/00m/0na/002000c Man gets suspended term for damaging Korean int'l school in Osaka https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/12/8f5139ad4b4c-man-gets-suspended-term-for-damaging-korean-intl-school-in-osaka.html Football: Japan's World Cup stars return home to heroes' welcome https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/12/a042f2e21216-soccer-japans-world-cup-team-gets-heros-welcome-back-home.html Japan astronaut delayed reporting 2018 research error https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/12/9ecb731c410b-japan-astronaut-delayed-reporting-2018-research-error.html Japan lifts ban on automated drone flights over residential areas https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/12/d892aee54998-japan-lifts-ban-on-automated-drone-flights-over-residential-areas.html In Japan, Winnie the Pooh joins China's lockdown protests : NPR https://www.npr.org/2022/12/04/1140641522/pooh-china-lockdown-protests Yakuza may be blocked from using all expressways in Japan within the decade | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2022/12/09/yakuza-may-be-blocked-from-using-all-expressways-in-japan-within-the-decade/ With entrance exams looming, “ads that only students can see” appear in Tokyo train stations | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2022/12/08/with-entrance-exams-looming-ads-that-only-students-can-see-appear-in-tokyo-train-stations Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https://amzn.to/2ZwsLuu headphones https://amzn.to/2TAYt64 amp https://amzn.to/3ehnfQM
S1 E177 · Fri, December 02, 2022
High School Student Forced to Drop Out Goes to Court | STJ 177
Japan winning against Spain, a lawsuit over dating in high school, Tokyo Disneyland's new feature, why Japanese students are constipated, and more! That's what Mitch and Natsuki talk about on this week's episode of STJ! Articles from this week's episode Japan rise from dead again to beat Spain and reach last 16 at World Cup : japannews https://www.reddit.com/r/japannews/comments/za15lh/japan_rise_from_dead_again_to_beat_spain_and/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf FEATURE:Life goes on with HIV in Japan,but health care shortcomings persist https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/12/79da502940a9-feature-life-goes-on-with-hiv-in-japan-but-health-care-shortcomings-persist.html Japanese folk dances approved as UNESCO intangible heritage https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/11/205972ff7059-japanese-folk-dances-approved-as-unesco-intangible-heritage.html Japan education ministry gives OK for students to talk while eating lunch at schools - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20221130/p2a/00m/0na/007000c Ex-high schooler told to drop out for dating classmate wins damages in Tokyo lawsuit - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20221130/p2a/00m/0na/017000c Vice-minister Sugita says 'life-threatening' female discrimination nonexistent in Japan - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20221130/p2a/00m/0na/014000c Tokyo students take oral English test in high school entry exam amid doubts https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/11/b81d47e8c6d8-tokyo-students-take-oral-english-test-in-high-school-entrance-exam.html Daiso value retailer aims to increase U.S. stores 10-fold https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/11/530ee1003048-daiso-value-retailer-aims-to-increase-us-stores-10-fold.html Saitama man arrested for calling police 2,060 times in 9 days to yell at them | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2022/12/02/saitama-man-arrested-for-calling-police-2060-times-in-9-days-to-yell-at-them/ It’s pretty amazing buses in this Japanese town don’t crash into this mountain every day【Video】 | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2022/11/28/its-pretty-amazing-buses-in-this-japanese-town-dont-crash-into-this-mountain-every-day%e3%80%90video%e3%80%91 Tokyo Disneyland is giving the Haunted Mansion an anime-style re-theme | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2022/11/27/tokyo-disneyland-is-giving-the-haunted-mansion-an-anime-style-re-theme/ Over 1/4 of primary school kids avoid Japanese squat toilets, causing constipation: survey - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20221125/p2a/00m/0li/023000c Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested i
S1 E176 · Tue, November 29, 2022
Japan at the World Cup | STJ 176
Japan at the World Cup, wild boarsterrorizing Japan, a train that runs on ramen, and more! That's what Alex and Josh talk about on this week's episode of Small Talk Japan. Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode The Amaterasu Railway Now Runs on Leftover Tonkotsu Ramen Broth | Spoon & Tamago https://www.spoon-tamago.com/2022/11/... Italian dies in apparent suicide at Tokyo immigration facility | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ne... Japan to extend nationwide travel discount program | The Japan Times https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/202... 'I'll shoot!': Nagoya police officer draws gun, defends people from charging wild boar - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/... City employee in Japan kills wild boar with spear on elementary school grounds | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2022/11/26/cit... Asia on the march as Japan come from behind to stun Germany 2-1 | Reuters https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/spo... World Cup 2022: Japan's fans clean up stadium after win over Germany - BBC Sport https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/63... Japanese World Cup team’s manners awesome as usual, locker room pics after unexpected win show | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2022/11/25/jap... Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https://amzn.to/2ZwsLuu headphones https://amzn.to/2TAYt64 amp https://amzn.to/3ehnfQM
S1 E175 · Mon, November 21, 2022
Jesus' Secret Tomb Found in Small Japanese Town | STJ 175
Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode Japanese filmmaker detained in Myanmar released under amnesty https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/11/489b992be5bb-urgent-japanese-filmmaker-detained-in-myanmar-to-be-released.html Young Japanese seek greener pastures abroad - UCA News https://www.ucanews.com/news/young-japanese-seek-greener-pastures-abroad/99442 Japan court orders 2 to pay 500 mil. yen over "fast movie" uploads https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/11/f34e9173fb2a-urgent-japan-court-orders-2-to-pay-500-mil-yen-over-fast-movie-uploads.html Communication with Japan's moon lander unstable: JAXA https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/11/4e5fd45a4cf9-communication-with-japans-moon-lander-unstable-jaxa.html Ex-Olympian continues fight against lewd photos of athletes https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/11/b7afd703efcf-ex-olympian-continues-fight-against-lewd-photos-of-athletes.html 4 arrested after Aichi man found in concrete-filled drum in Aomori https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/11/c68b5516176b-4-arrested-after-aichi-man-found-in-concrete-filled-drum-in-aomori.html Toyota unveils new Prius in bid to push hybrids amid rise of EVs https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/11/04951edc5924-toyota-unveils-new-prius-says-hybrids-vital-in-carbon-reduction.html Japan to accept int'l cruises after 2-yr ban due to pandemic https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/11/14ba38d5d932-japan-to-accept-intl-cruises-after-2-yr-ban-due-to-pandemic.html FOCUS: Trial of English-speaking test for Tokyo high schools raises eyebrows https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/11/5d1a098e5418-focus-trial-of-english-speaking-test-for-tokyo-high-schools-raises-eyebrows.html Nintendo praised for new rules against customers who harass staff https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/11/662e85309d21-nintendo-praised-for-new-rules-against-customers-who-harass-staff.html Live-action Spirited Away stage play is finally available for on-demand streaming | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2022/11/17/live-action-spirited-away-stage-play-is-finally-available-for-on-demand-streaming/ Don’t uninstall that Covid-tracking app yet, warns Japanese government | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2022/11/15/dont-uninstall-that-covid-tracking-app-yet-warns-japanese-government/ Japanese town livestreams elected politicians faces to make sure they aren’t sleeping in meetings | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2022/11/14/japanese-town-livestreams-elected-politicians-faces-to-make-sure-they-arent-sleeping-in-meetings/ Mysterious mountain village is home to Christ’s grave and an ancient pyramid | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2022/11/13/mysterious-mountain-village-is-home-to-christs-grave-and-an-ancient-pyramid Check out our sponsors! </p
S1 E174 · Thu, November 17, 2022
Nintendo's Plans for Expansion | STJ 174
Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode Japan's justice minister dismissed over gaffes about death penalty https://english.kyodonews.net/news/20... Foreign tourists in Japan in Oct. up 15-fold from Sept. to 288,900 https://english.kyodonews.net/news/20... Japan police to launch unified online system for lost and found items https://english.kyodonews.net/news/20... Bank of Japan chief rejects idea of remaining at helm for another term https://english.kyodonews.net/news/20... Japan given infamous "fossil" award at climate change conference https://english.kyodonews.net/news/20... Nintendo unveils 2nd official store in Osaka before Nov. 11 opening https://english.kyodonews.net/news/20... Ex-nursery head, staffer found guilty over boy's death in school bus https://english.kyodonews.net/news/20... Japan aims to revive inbound tourism to pre-pandemic levels by 2025 https://english.kyodonews.net/news/20... Japan gov't urged to end free rollout of COVID-19 vaccines https://english.kyodonews.net/news/20... Japan has stopped printing its current yen bills, Mt. Fuji only element to be retained in new set | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2022/11/12/jap... Tom and Jerry have been given an ultra kawaii redesign in Japan for a new animated series | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2022/11/11/tom... Candy from Ghibli’s Grave of the Fireflies disappearing as manufacturer goes out of business | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2022/11/09/can... Studio Ghibli is partnering with Star Wars’ Lucasfilm, it looks like | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2022/11/11/stu... Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https://amzn.to/2ZwsLuu headphones https://amzn.to/2TAYt64 amp https://amzn.to/3ehnfQM
S1 E173 · Sat, November 12, 2022
Is the Ghibli Theme Park Worth It? | STJ 173
Articles from this week's episode Ferry service between Japan, South Korea resumes after halt due to COVID https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/11/761cf52b7b9a-ferry-service-between-japan-s-korea-resumes-after-halt-due-to-covid.html FEATURE: Nursing provider doing heavy lifting with muscle-bound carers https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/11/24b8b866b4f4-feature-nursing-provider-doing-heavy-lifting-with-muscle-bound-carers.html FOCUS: Tokyo police get strict on dangerous cycling as accidents soar https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/11/b64eb3cd1f8c-focus-tokyo-police-get-strict-on-dangerous-cycling-as-accidents-soar.html Nearly half of LGBTQ teens in Japan have considered suicide: survey https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/11/5d2097903f2b-nearly-half-of-lgbtq-teens-in-japan-have-considered-suicide-survey.html Tokyo gov't begins recognizing same-sex partnerships https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/11/71548a19928e-tokyo-govt-begins-recognizing-same-sex-partnerships.html Halloween revelers fill Shibuya with security tight after Seoul crush https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/10/9ecd054d09ad-halloween-revelers-fill-shibuya-with-security-tight-after-seoul-crush.html Much-awaited Ghibli Park opens to fanfare in central Japan https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/11/9125eafb608b-much-awaited-ghibli-park-opens-to-fanfare-in-central-japan.html Tanuki in https://twitter.com/ambafrancejp_jp/status/1586259277840551936 Japan police give out pointers on how to foil Google Street View criminals - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20221028/p2a/00m/0na/018000c Hirokazu Tanakas set world record for meeting of people with same name https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/10/908a71a81865-hirokazu-tanakas-set-world-record-for-meeting-of-people-with-same-name.html Woman in Japan arrested for allegedly sending 413 texts to man in 3 days, stabbing threat - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20221029/p2a/00m/0na/012000c Reminder: Japan has awesome all-you-can-eat cookies cafes | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2022/11/04/reminder-japan-has-awesome-all-you-can-eat-cookies-cafes/ Real-life Spirited Away train line found in Japan? | SoraNews24 Japan News https://soranews24.com/2022/11/03/real-life-spirited-away-train-line-found-in-japan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIwHWiBkXnw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObDeGGRH-PY Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https://amzn.to/2ZwsLuu headphones https://amzn.to/2TAYt64
S1 E172 · Sat, October 29, 2022
Shibuya's Halloween Restrictions | STJ 172
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S1 E171 · Mon, October 24, 2022
The BEST Wagyu Beef in Japan | STJ 171
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S1 E170 · Mon, October 17, 2022
Japanese Scam is Out of This World | STJ 170
Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2022/10/15/business/financial-markets/japan-yen-dollar-concerns/ https://soranews24.com/2022/10/14/japan-develops-special-sushi-for-pregnant-women/ https://soranews24.com/2022/10/11/shiga-woman-defrauded-4-4m-yen-by-man-asking-for-money-to-fly-down-from-the-iss-and-marry-her/ https://japantoday.com/category/politics/update1-japan-ex-pm-abe's-state-funeral-cost-1.2-bil.-yen-below-estimate https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20221014_20/ Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https://amzn.to/2ZwsLuu headphones https://amzn.to/2TAYt64 amp https://amzn.to/3ehnfQM
S1 E169 · Mon, October 10, 2022
Japan's Favorite Studio Ghibli Movies | STJ 169
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S1 E168 · Mon, October 03, 2022
Will The Yen Be Great Again? | STJ 168
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S1 E167 · Tue, September 27, 2022
Lowest Birthrate in Decades | STJ 167
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S1 E166 · Wed, September 21, 2022
Massive Typhoon Hits Japan | STJ 166
Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20220914/p2a/00m/0na/031000c https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20220910/p2a/00m/0na/011000c https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20220910/p2a/00m/0na/007000c https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/09/a177e3012ac7-japan-to-remove-entry-cap-in-not-so-distant-future-official-says.html https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/boj-is-nowhere-near-shifting-monetary-policy-support-yen-2022-09-12/ https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20220913/p2a/00m/0na/021000c https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20220914/p2a/00m/0na/005000c https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20220914/p2a/00m/0li/015000c https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20220913/p2a/00m/0na/015000c https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20220916/p2a/00m/0na/021000c https://soranews24.com/2022/09/16/japans-got-talent-is-coming-to-screens-in-2023-with-legendary-japanese-comedian-as-judge/ https://soranews24.com/2022/09/14/giant-ninja-bear-has-been-attacking-dairy-farms-in-hokkaido-for-three-years/ https://soranews24.com/2022/09/13/japanese-government-is-shutting-down-its-covid-contract-tracing-app/ Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https://amzn.to/2ZwsLuu headphones https://amzn.to/2TAYt64 amp https://amzn.to/3ehnfQM
S1 E165 · Wed, September 14, 2022
Queen Elizabeth II Mourned in Japan | STJ 165
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S1 E164 · Tue, September 06, 2022
Japan's War on Outdated Tech | STJ 164
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S1 E163 · Wed, August 31, 2022
Yakushima's Need To Know Tips | STJ 163
Articles from this week's episode https://www.theregister.com/2022/08/24/japan_reverses_course_on_postfukushima/ https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20220824/p2g/00m/0na/025000c https://www.bbc.com/news/business-62463974 https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/08/168e1c085f54-japan-eyes-stockpiling-1000-long-range-missiles-amid-china-tensions.html https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20220824_01/?fbclid=IwAR2LZi3thnd--q74pZqpQ78IZoHEFQLbf3Q1wUnfDZdn6lQzFzuI9hbu5pI https://soranews24.com/2022/08/27/the-almost-immediate-problems-on-our-almost-no-plan-trip-to-yakushima/ https://soranews24.com/2022/08/27/its-good-to-have-problems-hayao-miyazaki-tells-studio-ghibli-staff/ https://soranews24.com/2022/08/26/tokyos-giant-ferris-wheel-is-closing-for-good-so-its-time-for-one-last-ride%e3%80%90video%e3%80%91/ https://soranews24.com/2022/08/25/japanese-scientists-succeed-at-causing-depression-in-monkeys-using-magnetic-stimulation/ https://soranews24.com/2022/08/24/eggslut-adds-a-whole-ass-eel-to-a-new-sandwich-in-japan/ https://soranews24.com/2022/08/23/brad-pitt-hops-on-the-bullet-train-to-kyoto-gets-teary-at-a-temple-and-receives-a-pasmo-card-in-japan/ https://www.yakumonkey.com/ Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https://amzn.to/2ZwsLuu headphones https://amzn.to/2TAYt64 amp https://amzn.to/3ehnfQM
S1 E162 · Fri, August 26, 2022
Japan Wants Young People to Drink More | STJ 162
This week, Natsuki and a hungover Mitch talk about a drunk Japanese police officer losing case documents, how sex scenes in Japan are getting safer, why the Japanese government wants people to drink, and more! Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/08/ca93a0068666-japan-posts-fresh-record-of-over-260000-daily-covid-19-cases.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/08/9ea2f66e33c2-drunk-japan-police-officer-fell-asleep-on-street-lost-case-docs.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/08/8b5f007a2cf7-feature-japanese-intimacy-coordinator-making-sex-scenes-sexy-and-safe.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/08/3bd9383cb767-no-of-suicides-in-japan-increased-8000-due-to-pandemic-study.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/08/b80bce3ef90b-3500-unification-church-followers-protest-japanese-media-reports.html https://news.sky.com/story/japan-encourages-its-sober-young-people-to-drink-more-and-boost-economy-12675577 https://soranews24.com/2022/08/19/nike-releases-izakaya-sneakers-in-japan%e3%80%90photos%e3%80%91/ https://soranews24.com/2022/08/18/rice-pizza-pizza-hut-creates-a-new-base-for-customers-in-japan/ Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https://amzn.to/2ZwsLuu headphones https://amzn.to/2TAYt64 amp https://amzn.to/3ehnfQM
S1 E161 · Sun, August 21, 2022
No More Weddings in Japan | STJ 161
Marriages taking major blows, record hot summers changing Japanese vocabulary, and robots taking over jobs in convenience stores! Those are the topics for this week's episode of Small Talk Japan with Mitch and Alex! Articles from this week's episode https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/08/e05251057991-japan-population-falls-at-record-pace-to-12593-mil-with-births-low.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/08/34e34c946290-japan-to-offer-omicron-covid-shot-to-at-least-twice-vaccinated-people.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/08/204718187dee-pandemic-delivers-major-blow-to-no-of-new-marriages-in-japan-study.html https://www.thedailybeast.com/shinzo-abes-assassin-tetsuya-yamagami-succeeds-in-plot-to-expose-japans-deep-ties-with-unification-church https://soranews24.com/2022/08/10/very-limited-sale-of-glasses-that-can-halt-or-reverse-nearsightedness-begin-in-japan/ https://soranews24.com/2022/08/06/japan-weather-association-creates-new-words-to-describe-merciless-summer-heat/ https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2022/08/10/national/crime-legal/homemade-gunpowder-embassy-man/ https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2022/08/10/business/corporate-business/familymart-telexistence-robot-shelf-stocker/?cx_testId=23&cx_testVariant=cx_1&cx_artPos=1&cx_experienceId=EX6QPK02ECGS&cxTrackingId=%7Bkpdx%7DAAAAq26pSa3zbAoKYldPV1NkaFhwahIQbDZuNnJoeXQ1bjVtajdoehoMRVg2UVBLMDJFQ0dTIiUxODdpM2tvMGQ4LTAwMDAzMGs2OHVyZ3JlMzRqZ2dwOHZ1NW5rKiJzaG93UmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb25zVE8xNk4zMVFHQlY5S1laUhJ2LW0A8Bp1bnltOXN1MXZaDzExNC4xODguMjEzLjIwMmIDbWljaI-u0pcGcAF4GA#cxrecs_s Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https://amzn.to/2ZwsLuu headphones https://amzn.to/2TAYt64 amp https://amzn.to/3ehnfQM
S1 E160 · Thu, August 18, 2022
Sumo Making International Push | STJ 160
Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode: https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/08/a901e23a7695-urgent-chinese-fired-ballistic-missiles-fall-into-japans-eez-govt.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/08/4084ce3aee4d-urgent-china-skips-foreign-ministers-talks-with-japan-in-cambodia.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/07/c0aee4cfe9ae-japan-mulls-change-covid-19-measures-amid-hospital-strain.html https://www.ucanews.com/news/the-sad-saga-of-japans-foreign-trainee-program/98250 https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/08/909f24978ec2-sumo-jsa-targets-overseas-audience-with-english-youtube-channel.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/07/b756d874b1e9-feature-hair-donations-booming-in-japan-but-know-how-still-lacking.html https://soranews24.com/2022/08/06/my-employees-were-killed-japanese-pond-owner-breaks-into-tears-after-3000-fish-die-in-robbery/ https://soranews24.com/2022/08/05/jal-system-makes-air-travel-easier-and-lets-you-keep-laptops-liquids-in-bag-for-security-check/ https://soranews24.com/2022/08/04/man-who-took-entire-towns-covid-19-money-now-out-of-jail-and-turning-life-around/ https://soranews24.com/2022/08/02/want-to-become-a-swordsmith-apprenticeship-opens-in-japan-but-the-fine-print-might-shock-you/ https://soranews24.com/2022/08/02/rock-a-baby-goat-to-sleep-admission-is-free-cute-challenge-goes-viral-online-%e3%80%90pics-videos%e3%80%91/ Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https://amzn.to/2ZwsLuu headphones https://amzn.to/2TAYt64 amp https://amzn.to/3ehnfQM
S1 E159 · Fri, August 05, 2022
Tokyo Lens' Behind the Scenes! | STJ 159
This week, Tokyo Lens' Norm joins Mitch for a behind the scenes talk about the recent video Mitch starred in, as well as future projects! Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https://amzn.to/2ZwsLuu headphones https://amzn.to/2TAYt64 amp https://amzn.to/3ehnfQM
S1 E158 · Tue, July 26, 2022
Are Japanese Schools TOO Strict? | STJ 158
This week, Mitch and Alex talk about schools in Japan, Japan's "upright nap box" being introduced to the workforce, Yuzuru Hanyu retiring, and more! Articles from this week's episode https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/07/66a4924882c4-no-of-primary-middle-school-students-in-japan-down-1-mil-in-decade.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/07/d8b43523e03f-breaking-news-tokyos-daily-coronavirus-tally-tops-20000-1st-time-since-feb.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/07/02fd43134207-athletics-sani-brown-1st-japanese-to-reach-100m-final-at-worlds.html https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20220715/p2a/00m/0na/024000c https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-07-15/a-solution-to-japan-s-overwork-sleep-in-an-upright-nap-box https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/07/e58a3cb2e28f-civic-group-asks-court-to-halt-state-funeral-for-ex-pm-abe.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/07/88875291328e-female-writers-win-top-japan-book-awards-dominate-shortlists.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/07/248b8ba77701-breaking-news-japanese-figure-skating-icon-yuzuru-hanyu-to-retire.html https://soranews24.com/2022/07/21/studio-ghibli-theme-park-announces-very-low-daily-attendance-caps-start-date-for-ticket-sales/ https://soranews24.com/2022/07/21/rent-an-entire-folk-house-in-japan-complete-with-rotenburo-outdoor-bath/ https://soranews24.com/2022/07/20/over-half-a-million-yen-in-cash-comes-floating-down-river-in-toyama%e3%80%90video%e3%80%91/ https://soranews24.com/2022/07/19/japans-random-destination-roll-the-die-train-tickets-an-amazingly-cheap-way-to-go-somewhere/ https://soranews24.com/2022/07/18/petition-started-to-stop-forcing-students-to-cheer-for-their-high-school-baseball-teams/ https://soranews24.com/2022/07/18/japanese-junior-high-school-girl-removed-for-class-from-three-days-for-grooming-her-eyebrows/ Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https://amzn.to/2ZwsLuu headphones https://amzn.to/2TAYt64 amp https://amzn.to/3ehnfQM
S1 E157 · Thu, July 21, 2022
Alpacas Potential Preventer of COVID | STJ 157
Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Mitch In Tokyo Lens: Put this link in Small Talk https://youtu.be/AO0FeR-t10A Articles from this week's episode https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/07/b7916059bac5-urgent-abe-shooters-mother-donated-100-mil-yen-to-unification-church.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/07/30895ee97e2a-record-35-women-elected-to-japan-upper-house.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/07/5d258295996e-urgent-unification-church-says-abe-shooters-mother-is-follower.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/07/36042f6c4686-japan-ranks-116th-in-2022-gender-gap-report-worst-among-g-7.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/07/cb691f510ec1-breaking-news-ex-tepco-execs-found-liable-for-damages-over-fukushima-crisis.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/07/a3044c40a966-panasonic-to-invest-up-to-4-bil-on-new-ev-battery-factory-in-us.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/07/4899fd09ad51-shooter-knew-of-abes-video-message-to-religious-group-linked-event.html https://soranews24.com/2022/07/16/kyoto-university-finds-alpacas-may-hold-the-key-to-preventing-all-covid-19-variants/ https://soranews24.com/2022/07/15/nintendo-japan-officially-provides-spousal-benefits-to-same-sex-partnerships/ https://soranews24.com/2022/07/14/burger-king-japans-all-you-can-eat-challenge-knocks-us-out-of-the-ring/ https://soranews24.com/2022/07/13/this-japanese-manga-about-the-joker-raising-a-baby-batman-is-so-good-and-approved-by-dc/ Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https://amzn.to/2ZwsLuu headphones https://amzn.to/2TAYt64 amp https://amzn.to/3ehnfQM
S1 E156 · Tue, July 12, 2022
Former PM Shinzo Abe Assassinated | STJ 156
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S1 E155 · Sat, July 09, 2022
Japanese Summer Festivals to Start Up Again | STJ 155
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S1 E154 · Sun, July 03, 2022
Japan's 100 Yen Stores Are Struggling | STJ 154
This week, Mitch is back from America to tell us about what it's like traveling into and out of Japan during the pandemic, along with a number of interesting current news articles about Japan. Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https://amzn.to/2ZwsLuu headphones https://amzn.to/2TAYt64 amp https://amzn.to/3ehnfQM
S1 E153 · Tue, June 21, 2022
Japan's Review Site 'Tabelog' Unreliable? | STJ 153
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S1 E152 · Mon, June 13, 2022
Japanese Maid Cafe Meets Dentist? | STJ 152
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S1 E151 · Tue, June 07, 2022
When is it OK To Travel With Your Lover? | STJ 151
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S1 E150 · Tue, May 31, 2022
Japan Banning Adult Videos? | STJ 150
This week, Mitch and Josh talk about their real reasons for leaving America and going to Japan. They also talk about Japan's borders opening up, the conclusion to the story about the man who accidentally received 35 million yen, Japan potentially banning adult videos, and more! Weird dog commercial Josh was talking about: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pqGNSXC9to Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/05/52269cd778c9-japan-eases-travel-advisory-for-36-nations-allows-nonessential-trip.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/05/f127ba755ec7-pair-of-hokkaido-melons-fetch-3-mil-yen-at-years-1st-auction.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/05/319e72619a1c-7-from-us-land-in-japan-for-1st-test-tours-before-tourism-reopening.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/05/b477f466da40-kishida-says-foreign-tourists-should-follow-japan-face-mask-rules.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/05/a51ff4ef039b-japan-tops-world-tourism-ranking-despite-covid-restrictions.html https://apnews.com/article/travel-japan-japanese-yen-46cdf6ecc41177ff78539ce40843c599 https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/05/b941fc7bfb9e-feature-life-in-the-shopping-slow-lane-helping-aging-japan-stay-independent.html https://www.msn.com/ja-jp/news/entertainment/%E7%AB%8B%E6%86%B2%E6%B0%91%E4%B8%BB%E5%85%9A-%E6%80%A7%E8%A1%8C%E7%82%BA%E4%BC%B4%E3%81%86%EF%BD%81%EF%BD%96%E8%87%AA%E4%BD%93%E7%A6%81%E6%AD%A2-%E6%89%93%E3%81%A1%E5%87%BA%E3%81%99-%E8%A1%86%E9%99%A2%E5%86%85%E9%96%A3%E5%A7%94-%E3%83%8D%E3%83%83%E3%83%88%E9%A8%92%E7%84%B6-%EF%BD%81%EF%BD%96%E7%A6%81%E6%AD%A2-%E3%83%88%E3%83%AC%E3%83%B3%E3%83%89/ar-AAXHg5L https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14625928 https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/05/fadc522db69f-2-japanese-die-in-shanghai-during-covid-lockdown-causes-unknown.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/05/ec547020609c-japan-town-recovers-35-mil-yen-in-mistakenly-sent-covid-funds.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/05/65439f039503-sunken-hokkaido-tour-boat-drops-deeper-in-sea-while-being-towed.html https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-data/h01324/not-a-good-match-almost-one-in-three-japanese-graduates-quit-first-job-within-three-years.html https://soranews24.com/2022/05/28/train-conductor-left-behind-by-own-train-in-japanese-countryside-proves-he-didnt-really-need-it/ https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/05/134272a63d28-2nd-attempt-to-salvage-sunken-hokkaido-tourist-boat-advances.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/05/0657eb71df59-up-to-6100-in-tokyo-predicted-to-die-in-worst-case-quake-scenario.html https://news.yahoo.com/japanese-man-spends-15-700-010428674.html?guccounter=1 https://automaton-media.com/en/news/20220527-12922/ https://soranews24.com/2022/05/27/japanese-etiquette-less
S1 E149 · Sun, May 29, 2022
China Training to Attack Japan?! | STJ 149
This week, Alex and Mitch talk about tourists coming to Japan, a man who received 46 million yen from the government because of a mistake, a Tokyo medical school caught favoring male students, and more! Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode https://www.reddit.com/r/japannews/comments/urgvx3/japan_to_accept_small_group_tours_from_us/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Coronavirus/Japan-waives-COVID-entry-tests-in-step-toward-welcoming-tourists https://japantoday.com/category/national/man-who-mistakenly-received-entire-town%E2%80%99s-covid-19-relief-money-vanishes https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/a2e75f8ce869ba5b72805998d6ae041d091fda76 https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/05/fab702e4b6a3-japan-us-to-cooperate-on-moon-landing-by-japanese-astronaut.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/05/a02c61abe946-13-women-awarded-damages-for-tokyo-medical-schools-exam-rigging.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/05/c88a4a26d1cc-breaking-news-japan-to-join-us-led-indo-pacific-economic-initiative-source.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/05/65144e592fe5-bill-to-enhance-support-for-vulnerable-women-passed-in-japan.html https://japaninsider.com/new-instant-ramen-snack-so-successful-it-had-to-be-suspended/ https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/05/edddd0feb2ff-japan-inks-13-bil-yen-loan-deal-to-rescue-ukraine-economy.html https://japaninsider.com/inside-the-otaku-world-of-itasha-anime-cars-in-japan/ https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relations/Indo-Pacific/Satellite-photos-suggest-China-training-to-attack-Japan-s-aircraft https://www.reddit.com/r/japanlife/comments/utkdig/anybody_in_kanto_area_hearing_a_distant_booming/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20220514/p2a/00m/0na/031000c https://soranews24.com/2022/05/20/1600-empty-seats-at-major-japanese-gymnastics-competition-reserved-by-single-unpaying-person/ https://soranews24.com/2022/05/18/ghibli-found-out-about-the-unofficial-ghibli-cafe-in-nagoya-then-something-very-sweet-happened/ Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https://amzn.to/2ZwsLuu headphones https://amzn.to/2TAYt64 amp https://amzn.to/3ehnfQM
S1 E148 · Mon, May 23, 2022
Pewdiepie Moves to Japan | STJ 148
This week, Natsuki is back! And she talks with Mitch about PewDiePie moving to Japan, Elon Musk's tweet about Japan, refugees coming to Japan, same sex partenership. a man who recreated the last supper out of McDonald's wrappers, and more! Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode https://youtu.be/N2N5ZwX6U20 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/may/09/elon-musk-tweet-sparks-debate-in-japan-on-falling-birthrate (Japanese version https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/a617148da4e0f9d99fdb4c6debd4a1656c9fcf25 ) https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/05/b3bd7f651613-japan-police-urge-officers-to-avoid-impression-of-racial-profiling.html https://japantoday.com/category/national/japan-accepted-74-refugees-in-2021-highest-on-record https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/05/833829bf8dfa-tokyos-yamanote-line-to-test-automated-trains-with-riders-from-oct.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/05/ffadb90a9a78-tokyo-govt-plans-to-start-same-sex-partnership-system-in-nov.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/05/39238a466964-focus-50-years-after-return-okinawas-strategic-importance-grows-for-us.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/05/1251d17cbc66-japan-to-boost-tourism-at-ainu-culture-complex-govt-spokesman.html https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14619291 https://animehunch.com/japanese-government-releases-controversial-document-encouraging-people-to-practice-manga-inspired-kabedon/ https://japaninsider.com/japanese-man-recreates-the-last-supper-out-of-mcdonalds-wrappers/ https://soranews24.com/2022/05/13/this-simple-picture-of-a-stairway-is-worth-a-thousand-words-about-japanese-culture/ https://soranews24.com/2022/05/12/burger-king-japan-is-offering-dried-ramen-instead-of-french-fries-in-its-combo-meals/ https://soranews24.com/2022/05/09/should-you-watch-the-credits-at-the-movies-japanese-celebritys-comments-spark-fierce-debate/ Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https://amzn.to/2ZwsLuu headphones https://amzn.to/2TAYt64 amp https://amzn.to/3ehnfQM
S1 E147 · Mon, May 16, 2022
Are Japan's Borders Opening? | STJ 147
Japan's borders are finally opening! Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode: https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/05/5a853b6e28f1-yoshinoya-refused-to-let-foreign-student-attend-recruitment-event.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/05/c56cad852703-urgent-japan-looking-to-accept-foreign-tourists-again-in-june-source.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/05/1fc5cc65389b-japans-child-population-falls-for-41st-yr-record-low-amid-pandemic.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/05/d02cbe03a030-focus-debate-on-relaxing-mask-requirement-starting-in-japan.html https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2022/05/03/national/when-will-japan-open-to-tourists/ https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/05/8df73b091d7f-51-of-japan-kids-get-1st-smartphone-at-elementary-school-age-poll.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/05/a8faf66fd209-japan-still-divided-on-revising-war-renouncing-constitution-survey.html https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2022-05-05/why-is-no-one-worried-about-re-arming-of-japan-and-germany https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/05/07e9d4920307-focus-japan-to-require-listed-firms-to-disclose-female-manager-ratio.html https://soranews24.com/2022/05/04/no-more-neckties-japanese-prefecture-abolishes-necktie-dress-code-for-government-employees/ https://soranews24.com/2022/05/03/studio-ghibli-reveals-real-reason-why-jiji-stops-talking-at-the-end-of-kikis-delivery-service/ Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https://amzn.to/2ZwsLuu headphones https://amzn.to/2TAYt64 amp https://amzn.to/3ehnfQM
S1 E146 · Mon, May 09, 2022
Things Foreigners in Japan Should Worry About When Moving | STJ 146
Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Firework show location: https://goo.gl/maps/wCDY9MZpbB9YCQCt6 Articles from this week's episode https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/298ae8c397bf-travelers-crowd-trains-airports-as-golden-week-holiday-begins.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/a8dbac4b1441-feature-florida-farmers-battle-blight-to-keep-their-fruit-on-japans-tables.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/d5181bfcbad4-japans-kitano-gets-lifetime-achievement-award-at-italy-film-festival.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/1d1e2549caff-japan-firm-develops-ai-system-to-catch-shrine-box-donations-thieves.html https://japaninsider.com/4-things-to-consider-when-looking-for-an-apartment-in-japan/ https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14610552 https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/a022321c26e7-operator-of-missing-hokkaido-boat-continued-tours-in-bad-weather.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/e3b8ac8836c2-feature-1st-film-written-by-japanese-ai-bot-takes-movie-making-to-next-phase.html https://japaninsider.com/manga-sales-skyrocket-for-second-year-in-a-row/ https://apnews.com/article/japan-5c26942dabe49132ac7c4f6295ab2b2e https://soranews24.com/2022/04/30/we-eat-a-canned-omelette-from-a-vending-machine-and-hope-for-the-best/ https://soranews24.com/2022/04/27/japan-reality-edges-closer-to-anime-with-japan-railways-vr-style-humanoid-robot/ https://soranews24.com/2022/04/25/new-wet-potato-chips-revolutionise-the-snack-industry-in-japan/ Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https://amzn.to/2ZwsLuu headphones https://amzn.to/2TAYt64 amp https://amzn.to/3ehnfQM
S1 E145 · Fri, May 06, 2022
Deceased Train Driver Wins Lawsuit for 45 Cents | STJ 145
Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/9788d2b9a6c5-japan-mulls-4th-vaccine-shots-for-elderly-chronically-ill-patients.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/8a900bd0039a-breaking-news-man-arrested-for-obstructing-covid-vaccinations-in-tokyo.html https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14600121 https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/46e8fcfc2b77-japan-upgrades-key-economic-assessment-for-1st-time-in-4-months.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/35420c4a1cd3-urgent-yen-falls-to-20-year-low-in-129-level-vs-us-dollar.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/6e3f487a8a2b-suzuki-yellen-hold-talks-amid-yens-tumble-against-us-dollar.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/ee8ec81fd3ab-japans-ruling-party-to-propose-more-defense-spending-eyes-2-of-gdp.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/7b2c37e0660f-s-korea-president-elect-to-send-team-to-japan-for-policy-talks.html https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/apr/22/jacinda-ardern-greeted-by-giant-sad-dancing-kiwis-during-visit-to-japan https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/ec6a12f6bf03-japan-readopts-hard-line-stance-on-territorial-dispute-with-russia.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/4f10c1591763-feature-japanese-hospitals-glass-half-full-approach-helping-alcoholics-quit.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/bf52cd6f2c54-western-japan-prefecture-pulls-out-of-bid-to-host-casino-resort.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/3abc65ca45b1-japan-govt-weighs-cash-handouts-for-low-income-families-children.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/bafc8f4259dd-update1-yoshinoya-beef-bowl-executive-dismissed-over-sexist-remarks.html https://japaninsider.com/pro-westler-saves-10-year-old-girl-from-train-station-drunk/ https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/cad4dc86b74c-average-condo-price-in-tokyo-area-sets-new-high-in-fiscal-2021.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/06c40ab4d14b-focus-japan-firms-tasked-with-encouraging-paternity-leave-under-new-law.html 2022/04/22/photos-of-complete-strangers-japans-newt-strange-and-strangely-compelling-capsule-toys%e3%80%90pics%e3%80%91/ https://soranews24.com/2022/04/21/yoshi-transformation-hoodie-gives-you-the-stylish-look-of-super-marios-dino-pal%e3%80%90photos%e3%80%91/ https://soranews24.com/2022/04/20/godzilla-turns-your-signature-into-king-of-the-signatures-with-kaiju-personal-seals-in-japan%e3%80%90pics%e3%80%91/ https://soranews24.com/2022/04/19/milla-jovovichs-daughter
S1 E144 · Mon, April 25, 2022
Netflix's 'Old Enough!' Endangering Japanese Children? | STJ 144
On this episode, Mitch and Josh talk about Japan opening to select foreigners, foreigners that are more likely to get stopped by police, the debate that sparked from Japan's Netflix series 'Old Enough!" and more! Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2022/04/13/national/japan-reopening-parents-foreign-residents/ https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/ca1c481fc4e8-30000-foreign-students-entered-japan-since-covid-border-curbs-eased.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/81e04ff42d1b-japans-greenhouse-gas-emissions-decrease-7th-straight-year.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/220b759e6e81-japan-tilts-toward-hiroshima-as-g-7-summit-location-for-2023-sources.html https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14597216 https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/a64274dd863e-no-need-to-stop-social-activities-with-omicron-japan-covid-adviser.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/5e1bfd28ffe3-russian-wayfinding-sign-at-station-in-tokyo-uncovered-after-criticism.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/57976ec8c3cc-japan-judo-head-yamashita-says-putin-actions-not-in-spirit-of-sport.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/ac0fc4660c73-west-japan-city-says-tourism-princess-can-now-be-of-any-gender.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/2682851af82b-breaking-news-tokyos-population-shrinks-for-1st-time-in-26-yrs-govt-data.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/213d74066b53-chinese-man-gets-japans-1st-skilled-worker-visa-with-no-time-limit.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/1391d90ada3a-sumo-24-yr-old-set-to-become-1st-wrestler-from-elite-univ-of-tokyo.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/e647fe63d86b-urgent-yen-tumbles-to-nearly-20-yr-low-against-us-dollar.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/c3def6cb040f-urgent-japan-oks-asset-freezes-on-398-russians-incl-putins-daughters.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/581b7c9f1191-demolition-begins-at-iconic-nakagin-capsule-tower.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/f4dd6c990fe0-63-of-people-with-foreign-roots-in-japan-questioned-by-police.html https://www.reddit.com/r/japannews/comments/u0wguy/63_of_people_with_foreign_roots_in_japan/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf https://soranews24.com/2022/04/16/old-enough-netflix-show-sparks-global-debate-on-parenting-and-child-safety/ https://soranews24.com/2022/04/15/fill-your-belly-at-the-starbucks-all-you-can-eat-buffet/ https://soranews24.com/2022/04/15/japans-new-takoyaki-burger-reimagines-takoyaki-for-the-fast-food-world/ https://soranews24.com/2022/04/15/electric-chopsticks-that-make-low-salt-food-taste-salty-developed-by-meiji-university/ https://soranews24.com/2022/04/14/japanese-
S1 E143 · Sun, April 17, 2022
Beloved Creator of Doraemon Passes Away | STJ 143
This week, Mitch and Hayato talk about feeling lonely during the pandemic, Doraemon's beloved creator passing away, a woman who tried to scam a foreigner in Japan, and more! Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/4ddcf1bfd8c8-urgent-japan-eyes-resolute-action-against-russias-war-crimes-kishida.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/917565ad45ef-defense-experts-back-japan-acquiring-enemy-base-strike-capability.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/fc4bf7636562-japan-to-lift-covid-nonresident-foreigner-entry-ban-for-106-nations.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/b52fb8e1620f-urgent-japan-so-far-has-no-plan-to-resume-entry-of-foreign-tourists-kishida.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/46191486a5d1-lgbtq-safe-space-opens-in-osaka.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/033866bdf014-urgent-japan-to-ban-imports-of-vodka-freeze-assets-by-russian-lenders-pm.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/4abb60576a26-over-35-in-japan-feel-lonely-amid-pandemic-young-people-hit-harder.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/c126ff69e9b6-boj-chief-kuroda-says-yens-depreciation-somewhat-rapid.html https://soranews24.com/2022/04/08/bowl-or-chopsticks-which-one-should-you-pick-up-first/ https://soranews24.com/2022/04/08/pikachus-tail-and-snorlaxs-tummy-join-the-menu-at-the-pokemon-cafe/ https://soranews24.com/2022/04/07/fujiko-a-fujio-creator-of-doraemon-ninja-hattori-kun-and-kaibutsu-kun-passes-away-aged-88/ https://soranews24.com/2022/04/06/osaka-woman-gives-foreigner-uber-eats-worker-fake-money-thought-he-wouldnt-know-difference/ https://soranews24.com/2022/04/04/do-tokyo-natives-get-lost-in-shinjuku-and-shibuya-too-we-ask-our-in-office-tokyo-ites/ Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https://amzn.to/2ZwsLuu headphones https://amzn.to/2TAYt64 amp https://amzn.to/3ehnfQM
Thu, April 07, 2022
Japanese Renaissance Lingerie and Butt Shaped Soap? | STJ 142
Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan People of Kagoshima: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZvcOG0nP-4 Articles from this week's episode https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/f55b242b7b26-breaking-news-japan-to-allow-in-up-to-10000-visitors-daily-from-april-10.html https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-data/h01285/ https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/03/eb372bebf50b-japan-to-help-african-countries-escape-chinas-debt-trap.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/03/67021bc62568-japan-had-fewer-foreign-residents-in-2021-amid-covid-border-controls.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/03/2f1164a820ff-hondas-asimo-robot-to-retire-after-20-year-career-wowing-public.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/03/418c8ecf3b17-group-of-nagasaki-a-bomb-survivors-wraps-up-due-to-aging.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/03/d48ddb7b6797-law-enacted-to-create-cybercrime-bureau-at-police-agency.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/03/00e664f4377b-update1-dollar-above-123-yen-line-for-1st-time-in-6-yrs-tokyo-stocks-fall.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/03/23d26c4d92d6-tokyu-railway-to-be-1st-in-japan-to-run-all-lines-on-green-energy.html https://soranews24.com/2022/04/02/japanese-lingerie-brand-now-selling-underwear-embroidered-with-a-famous-renaissance-painting/ https://soranews24.com/2022/04/02/japanese-company-develops-a-door-within-a-door-and-its-a-great-idea/ https://soranews24.com/2022/04/01/burger-king-roasts-mcdonalds-with-cryptic-message-on-poster-jabbing-huge-new-store-in-akihabara/ https://soranews24.com/2022/03/30/six-members-of-japans-self-defense-forces-face-punishment-for-unauthorized-curry-eating/ https://soranews24.com/2022/03/28/no-more-plastic-cups-starbucks-japan-aims-to-get-rid-of-plastic-in-stores-with-new-initiatives/ https://soranews24.com/2022/03/26/high-school-girls-in-japan-create-and-sell-butt-shaped-soap-praised-as-way-too-high-quality/ Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https://amzn.to/2ZwsLuu headphones https://amzn.to/2TAYt64 amp https://amzn.to/3ehnfQM
S1 E141 · Sun, April 03, 2022
Mitch Leaves Small Talk Japan | STJ 141
4th shots for vaccines, ban of Japanese luxury imports, Korean missles, and more! Those are the topics for this week's episode of Small Talk Japan! Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Sushi video Josh talked about: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDL8yu34fz0&t=143s Articles from this week's episode https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/03/121eaefeac8c-japan-to-start-preparations-for-administering-4th-covid-vaccine-shots.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/03/87961750c624-japan-ends-covid-19-quasi-emergency-in-all-18-prefectures-covered.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/03/e55058e23e11-breaking-news-japan-plans-to-ban-exports-of-luxury-cars-to-russia.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/03/19082f209395-breaking-news-n-korea-fires-what-appears-to-be-ballistic-missile-japan.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/03/4c725977b9c4-japan-marks-27th-anniversary-of-aum-cults-attack-on-tokyo-subways.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/03/26f3b187c21c-10000-foreign-children-in-japan-may-be-absent-from-school.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/03/7a024de8f5a0-urgent-us-dollar-hits-120-yen-highest-level-in-6-years.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/03/7fbd1cb7f8e2-kishida-to-order-economic-stimulus-amid-higher-inflation-pandemic.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/03/73fa8cf66f50-court-rules-police-removal-of-abe-hecklers-from-stump-speech-illegal.html https://soranews24.com/2022/03/26/japanese-gyaru-turned-mom-is-more-concerned-with-making-her-son-a-gentleman-than-a-scholar/ https://soranews24.com/2022/03/25/japans-new-ramen-vending-machine-cooks-noodles-in-just-90-seconds-serves-four-different-types/ https://soranews24.com/2022/03/24/japanese-company-offers-service-that-converts-your-childs-school-bag-into-useful-accessories/ https://soranews24.com/2022/03/23/how-should-you-add-wasabi-to-sushi-at-a-conveyor-belt-restaurant/ https://soranews24.com/2022/03/21/well-loved-pokemon-plushie-photos-leave-japanese-twitter-in-both-hysterics-and-horror/ Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https://amzn.to/2ZwsLuu headphones https://amzn.to/2TAYt64 amp https://amzn.to/3ehnfQM
S1 E140 · Sat, March 26, 2022
Accidentally Homophobic Japanese Campgrounds | STJ 140
From Japan's recent earthquake, to cities filled with giant plastic models, to a campground that was accidentally homophobic, Josh and Mitch talk about all things Japan. Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode https://www.j-cast.com/2022/03/15433135.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/03/bc188041dee7-panel-oks-japan-ending-covid-19-quasi-emergency-next-week.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/03/d7ae0e0b746e-breaking-news-japan-weighs-raising-daily-cap-on-entrants-to-country-to-10000.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/03/dd0c6da7d879-urgent-2-killed-92-injured-after-m74-quake-hits-northeastern-japan.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/03/8abf9476b642-japan-begins-accepting-war-fleeing-ukrainians-without-guarantor.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/03/8cec5c746b26-anglers-including-boy-jump-into-sea-after-boat-catches-fire-in-japan.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/03/95da83a653ae-man-in-his-80s-rescued-36-hours-after-quake-in-northeast-japan.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/03/afe25e1ac03b-tragedy-avoided-on-quake-hit-derailed-shinkansen-from-lessons-learned.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/03/43ae196d5bb3-more-firms-rely-on-services-to-support-remote-workers-mental-health.html https://soranews24.com/2022/03/19/huge-cracks-in-tohoku-expressway-caused-by-earthquake-fixed-the-same-afternoon/ https://twitter.com/yamashomove/status/1504121150330134530?s=20&t=5nZnlPXrPiEfdMwhESed_A https://soranews24.com/2022/03/14/japans-plastic-model-capital-installs-working-plastic-model-style-payphones%e3%80%90photos%e3%80%91/ https://soranews24.com/2022/03/14/japan-considering-relaxing-guest-number-caps-for-large-events-provided-guests-dont-shout/ https://soranews24.com/2022/03/13/new-floating-3-d-signs-at-this-japanese-train-station-make-you-feel-like-youre-in-a-video-game/ Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https://amzn.to/2ZwsLuu headphones https://amzn.to/2TAYt64 amp https://amzn.to/3ehnfQM
S1 E139 · Mon, March 14, 2022
Ponytails Too Stimulating for Japanese Schools? | STJ 139
From ponytails being banned for being too stimulating, to UNIQLO's flip-flop about being in Russia, to The Ring's Sadako starting her own daily life vlog, Mitch and Alex talk about everything happening in Japan now! Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode: https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/03/180692ba62b6-japan-eyes-entry-of-most-foreign-students-waiting-amid-covid-by-end-may.html https://japantoday.com/category/business/uniqlo-defends-decision-to-stay-open-in-russia https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2022/mar/10/uniqlo-suspends-operations-russia-u-turn-fashion https://www.global.jcb/en/info/20220308.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/03/002be5a1fdd6-japan-accepts-8-people-displaced-by-russian-invasion-of-ukraine.html Good job, 8. https://onemileatatime.com/news/japan-airlines-route-london/ https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14566964 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-03-03/the-ghosn-saga-and-what-it-says-about-japan-quicktake https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/03/57c1d24b17e6-japan-marks-11th-anniversary-of-quake-disaster-fukushima-crisis.html https://soranews24.com/2022/03/12/all-tokyo-public-high-schools-abolish-rules-forcing-students-to-dye-non-black-hair-underwear-color-regs/ https://www.fukuoka-now.com/en/news/ponytails-considered-too-stimulating-in-kagoshima-junior-high-schools/ https://soranews24.com/2022/03/12/ntt-wants-you-to-remember-the-tohoku-earthquake-by-remembering-the-phone-numbers-of-loved-ones/ https://soranews24.com/2022/03/11/new-president-of-chile-receives-pokemon-from-japanese-diplomat%e3%80%90videos%e3%80%91/ https://soranews24.com/2022/03/11/giant-gundams-occupy-yokohama-as-part-of-gundam-port-yokohama-art-project%e3%80%90photos%e3%80%91/ https://soranews24.com/2022/03/11/family-mart-convenience-stores-will-stop-offering-plastic-forks-recommends-chopsticks-instead/ https://soranews24.com/2022/03/11/former-uniqlo-employee-starts-clothing-alterations-service-for-people-with-disabilities/ https://soranews24.com/2022/03/10/japans-favorite-anti-piracy-mascots-become-fashion-models/ https://soranews24.com/2022/03/09/sadako-now-has-her-own-youtube-channel-hopes-to-upload-videos-about-her-daily-life/ Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https://amzn.to/2ZwsLuu head
S1 E138 · Tue, March 08, 2022
Brad Pitt's "Bullet Train" Another Attempt to Whitewash? | STJ 138
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S1 E137 · Mon, February 28, 2022
Japanese Pro Gamer Tanukana Fired for Bashing on Short Men | STJ 137
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S1 E136 · Fri, February 18, 2022
Valentine's "Love'Roni" Pizzas Blessed by Shinto Priests | STJ 136
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S1 E135 · Wed, February 09, 2022
Special LIVE: Answering Questions on Reddit | STJ 135
This week Alex, Mitch, and Josh answer questions live on reddit about living in Japan. Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https://amzn.to/2ZwsLuu headphones https://amzn.to/2TAYt64 amp https://amzn.to/3ehnfQM
S1 E134 · Tue, February 01, 2022
Japan is Going to the Moon? | STJ 134
Mob attacking a police station in Okinawa, an 11 hour standoff with a shooter in Saitama, bomb shelters, lunar landers, umaibo, and why Japanese couples broke up at the start of 2022! Those are the topis of this week's episode of Small Talk Japan! Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20220127/p2a/00m/0na/025000c https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14534337 https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14534413 https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/01/3beabff2730f-man-shoots-medical-worker-takes-another-hostage-at-home-near-tokyo.html https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20220126/p2a/00m/0na/014000c https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14532394 https://soranews24.com/2022/01/29/japanese-snack-maker-apologizes-for-commotion-caused-by-1-7-cent-price-increase/ https://soranews24.com/2022/01/24/japanese-survey-asks-exactly-why-people-broke-up-with-their-partners/ Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https://amzn.to/2ZwsLuu headphones https://amzn.to/2TAYt64 amp https://amzn.to/3ehnfQM Thank you to our patrons! Jan Myler Jenn SpiralInYourEyes Justin Perkins
S1 E133 · Thu, January 27, 2022
Interac's Don't Be Sick Controversy?! | STJ 133
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S1 E132 · Sun, January 23, 2022
How to Join the Yakuza?! | STJ 132
This week, Mitch and Natsuki talk about jobs for yakuza, Japan's economy vs the rest of the world, Studio Ghibli world, and more! Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/01/b38936a5c597-urgent-tokyos-daily-covid-cases-top-4000-for-1st-time-since-late-aug.html https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20220110/p2a/00m/0na/014000c https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/01/0b1789d42659-breaking-news-tokyo-reports-2198-daily-covid-19-cases-highest-since-sept-4.html https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20220108/p2a/00m/0na/014000c https://www.businessinsider.com/workaholic-japan-companies-introduce-four-day-workweek-panasonic-2022-1 https://www.ibtimes.sg/japanese-woman-gives-baby-sues-sperm-donor-she-met-online-lying-about-ethnicity-education-have-62235 https://jen.jiji.com/jc/eng?g=eco&k=2022011100485 https://www.thehindu.com/business/india-to-surpass-japan-as-asias-2nd-largest-economy-by-2030/article38195975.ece https://www.forbes.com/sites/walterloeb/2022/01/13/uniqlo-will-raise-prices-as-japan-shifts-attitude-on-holding-prices/ https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20220107/p2a/00m/0na/020000c https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2022/01/15/national/crime-legal/entrance-exam-stabbings-tokyo/ https://www.timeout.com/tokyo/news/what-we-know-so-far-about-the-worlds-first-ghibli-park-opening-in-2022-061120 https://ghibli.jpn.org/news/gutiokipan/ https://soranews24.com/2022/01/15/long-wallet-or-bifold-what-your-wallet-says-about-you-in-japan/ https://soranews24.com/2022/01/13/japanese-rail-fans-heartbroken-as-tokyo-area-keikyu-chooses-to-retire-its-last-pata-pata-sign/ https://soranews24.com/2022/01/15/sailor-moons-moon-stick-becomes-the-real-worlds-coolest-subway-pass/ Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https://amzn.to/2ZwsLuu headphones https://amzn.to/2TAYt64 amp https://amzn.to/3ehnfQM
S1 E131 · Wed, January 19, 2022
Japanese Woman Has 119th Birthday?! | STJ 131
From same sex partenerships, to spikes in wages, this week, Alex and Mitch talk about all things Japan! Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/01/79fa55017c0c-12000-sign-petition-to-ease-japans-tight-entry-rules-over-omicron.html https://www.ucanews.com/news/japan-looks-to-blood-ties-to-address-labor-shortage/95560 https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/01/38390593b798-japan-struggling-to-hold-coming-of-age-day-events-due-to-covid-surge.html https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20220101_15/ https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/01/470a5632ca96-worlds-oldest-person-in-japan-celebrates-119th-birthday.html https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14503708 https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/01/96abf7107327-japan-pm-calls-for-aggressive-wage-hikes-in-push-for-redistribution.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/01/b986153061ce-toyota-outsells-gm-in-us-in-2021-to-clinch-top-spot-for-1st-time.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/01/7ec51b18f01c-transgender-woman-referred-to-prosecutors-for-using-osaka-ladies-room.html https://www3.nhk.or.jp/lnews/kagoshima/20220104/5050017383.html
S1 E130 · Wed, January 12, 2022
Tokyo High School for Pro Gamers? | STJ 130
Vaccine passports, bench pressing grandmas, a video game high school, and more! That's what Josh and Natsuki are talking about on this week's episode of Small Talk Japan! Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Vaccine passport for residents of Japan: https://www.digital.go.jp/policies/posts/vaccinecert Articles for the week: https://soranews24.com/2021/12/26/72-year-old-japanese-woman-has-sights-on-20th-world-bench-press-championship-in-a-row/ https://soranews24.com/2021/12/24/japan-is-opening-a-video-gaming-e-sports-high-school-and-the-idea-isnt-as-crazy-as-it-sounds/ https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2021/12/20/national/japan-digital-vaccine-passport-app-explainer/ https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/12/9c84a07d422d-breaking-news-musashino-city-in-tokyo-rejects-proposal-for-foreigners-to-vote.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/12/8fd330819677-mcdonalds-japan-only-sells-fries-in-small-sizes-due-to-supply-crunch.html Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https://amzn.to/2ZwsLuu headphones https://amzn.to/2TAYt64 amp https://amzn.to/3ehnfQM
S1 E129 · Sun, January 09, 2022
Miss Universe Japan's Fashion Fail | STJ 129
Japan's current corona situation, the Osaka fire incident, boycotting the Olympics, Miss Universe Japan's fashion fail, and more! That's what Alex and Mitch are talking about on this week's episode of Small Talk Japan! Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles for the week: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20211218_03/ https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/12/4cdf1190b2aa-tokyo-city-committee-oks-plan-for-foreigners-to-vote-in-referendums.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/12/cd000f284b2a-japan-to-simplify-entry-process-for-wealthy-travelers.html https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20211217_04/ https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/12/0382e9299dd6-china-envoy-urges-japan-not-to-join-diplomatic-boycott-of-olympics.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/12/c3adc78ec371-tokyo-lawyers-to-collect-info-on-police-treatment-of-foreigners.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/12/e70ee2178c0a-kishida-becomes-1st-japan-pm-in-9-yrs-to-live-in-official-residence.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/12/c2383ead2a6a-urgent-man-infected-with-omicron-variant-visited-stadium-for-soccer-match.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/12/6d2830224719-feature-theme-park-giving-s-koreans-a-japan-fix-despite-pandemic.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/12/160ab669a7fa-kanji-meaning-gold-picked-to-symbolize-2021-amid-olympic-year.html https://soranews24.com/2021/12/16/how-a-bar-in-kabukicho-scammed-one-diner-out-of-their-money-and-how-it-can-happen-to-you-too/ https://soranews24.com/2021/12/15/miss-universe-2021-japan-entry-slammed-for-wearing-dead-persons-kimono/ Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https://amzn.to/2ZwsLuu headphones https://amzn.to/2TAYt64 amp https://amzn.to/3ehnfQM
S1 E128 · Thu, January 06, 2022
The Best Time for a Love Confession in Japan | STJ 128
Which date you should confess your love, mandatory grooming lessons for boys, and billionaires blasting off into space! All that and more on this episode of Small Talk Japan with Mitch and Natsuki! Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles for the week: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2021/12/04/national/crime-legal/nhk-supreme-court-fees/ https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/12/46b700b376e7-japans-annual-budget-for-hosting-us-forces-to-top-210-bil-yen.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/12/24a22aa739bb-japans-wholesale-prices-rise-90-in-nov-sharpest-rise-on-record.html https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/science/japanese-billionaire-maezawa-blasts-off-international-space-station-2021-12-08/ https://soranews24.com/2021/12/11/all-boys-high-school-in-japan-has-mandatory-grooming-lesson-teaches-about-skincare-hairstyling/ https://soranews24.com/2021/12/10/instagram-ideals-vs-reality-boyfriend-buys-me-pocari-sweat-photo-isnt-all-that-it-seems/ https://soranews24.com/2021/12/09/when-is-the-right-time-for-a-love-confession-in-japan/ Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https://amzn.to/2ZwsLuu headphones https://amzn.to/2TAYt64 amp https://amzn.to/3ehnfQM
S1 E127 · Mon, January 03, 2022
Japanese Gamer Onesie for Speed Running Toilet Breaks | STJ 127
Cameras on trains, drinking with coworkers, and "toilet mode" gamer onesies! Mitch and Alex talk about all things Japan! Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles for the week: https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/12/28670f8f00db-urgent-kishida-hints-at-review-of-japans-re-entry-restrictions-over-omicron.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/12/66ebb4973799-japan-mulls-mandatory-security-camera-installation-on-trains.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/11/7887b0156f4b-60-see-drinking-with-colleagues-to-deepen-ties-as-unnecessary.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/11/4cb858f9f12f-france-issues-arrest-warrant-for-japanese-woman-over-parental-kidnap.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/12/0a84bb6430a7-urgent-tokyo-olympics-cost-less-than-budgeted-need-for-extra-money-unlikely.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/12/b38433927c1e-taiwan-contingency-also-one-for-japan-japan-us-alliance-abe.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/12/d96cfaeb6a11-tokyo-to-start-flagging-electric-scooter-users-for-minor-offenses.html https://soranews24.com/2021/12/04/mcdonalds-japan-adds-a-beef-stew-pie-to-the-menu-with-an-epic-commercial-to-mark-the-release/ https://soranews24.com/2021/12/04/japanese-bus-driver-chases-down-groper-who-targeted-18-year-old-girl-on-his-vehicle/ https://soranews24.com/2021/12/03/blanket-for-gamers-comes-with-toilet-mode-has-japanese-twitter-in-stitches/ Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https://amzn.to/2ZwsLuu headphones https://amzn.to/2TAYt64 amp https://amzn.to/3ehnfQM
S1 E126 · Fri, December 31, 2021
Japan's Fried Chicken Shortage | STJ 126
From execution to extra packed pizza with golden chopsticks, Mitch and Alex talk about all things Japan! Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles for the week: https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14486545 https://gentosha-go.com/articles/-/38909?per_page=1 https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20211126_31/ https://shopmokomoko.com/blogs/moko-blog/theres-an-underwater-mailbox-in-susami-japan-that-collects-1-500-pieces-of-mail-a-year https://the-japan-news.com/news/article/0008028548 https://unseenjapan.com/uniqlo-clean-clothes-campaign-indonesia/ https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20211120/p2a/00m/0na/016000c https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/11/e3350c504173-jr-east-launches-bullet-train-office-cars-amid-telework-demand.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/11/8e64f034fc76-baseball-star-ohtani-turns-down-top-japan-government-award.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/11/e1852d6fd7f6-dollar-climbs-to-115-yen-highest-since-march-2017.html https://www.bauhutte.jp/product/bpa001/ https://japantoday.com/category/features/food/japanese-convenience-store-chain-running-out-of-fried-chicken-takes-precautions-to-save-christmas? Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https://amzn.to/2ZwsLuu headphones https://amzn.to/2TAYt64 amp https://amzn.to/3ehnfQM
S1 E125 · Tue, December 21, 2021
Eating Pizza with Golden Chopsticks | STJ 125
From execution to extra packed pizza with golden chopsticks, Mitch and Alex talk about all things Japan! Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles for the week: https://soranews24.com/2021/11/16/shinkansen-conductor-caught-playing-gps-smartphone-game-on-bullet-train-for-ten-years/ https://soranews24.com/2021/11/19/dominos-offers-gold-chopsticks-to-customers-in-japan/ https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2021/11/18/national/delta-variant-self-destruction-theory/ https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2021/11/20/national/media-national/japan-death-penalty-lawsuit-2/ https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/11/7f86bd9bdb3a-feature-ousted-myanmar-leader-suu-kyis-japanese-sword-restored.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/11/6fd997880f44-japan-to-allow-5000-entrants-daily-under-eased-covid-restrictions.html https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/32662673/shohei-ohtani-los-angeles-angels-unanimously-wins-al-mvp https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/11/dc3d075f2e8a-breaking-news-japan-to-spend-record-557-trillion-yen-for-economic-stimulus.html Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/
S1 E124 · Sat, December 18, 2021
Train Conductor Fined for Being 1 Minute Late | STJ 124
From delay fees to statues of animals so ugly they are cute, Mitch and Natsuki talk about all things Japan! Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles we talked about: https://english.kyodonews.net/news/20... https://english.kyodonews.net/news/20... https://english.kyodonews.net/news/20... https://english.kyodonews.net/news/20... https://english.kyodonews.net/news/20... https://english.kyodonews.net/news/20... https://japantoday.com/category/natio... https://soranews24.com/2021/11/11/eig... https://soranews24.com/2021/11/10/fir... Deepl: https://www.deepl.com/en/translator Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/
S1 E123 · Sat, December 11, 2021
Japanese Joker Arrested After Arson and Knife Attack | STJ 123
Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles we talked about: https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/11/49b082530436-joker-train-attacker-targeted-tokyo-in-hopes-of-increasing-kill-count.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/10/c6d14b3c3cd0-focus-voters-to-keep-eye-on-kishidas-course-correction-from-abe-suga-era.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/11/1be6a2922b39-breaking-news-japan-to-ease-quarantine-rule-to-3-days-for-business-travelers.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/11/f1672069241d-2-arrested-for-suspected-abuse-of-450-dogs-in-central-japan.html Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below! mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ mixer XLR USB https://amzn.to/2XtQ8SL camera https://amzn.to/2ZwsLuu headphones https://amzn.to/2TAYt64 amp https://amzn.to/3ehnfQM
S1 E100 · Tue, December 07, 2021
Global Warming Makes Rice Tastier? | STJ 122
Articles we talked about: https://english.kyodonews.net/news/20... https://english.kyodonews.net/news/20... https://english.kyodonews.net/news/20... https://english.kyodonews.net/news/20... https://the-japan-news.com/news/artic... Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video
S1 E101 · Fri, December 03, 2021
Man Arrested for Forcing Cat to Swim | STJ 121
Alex's People of Kagoshima interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6dGE... Tokyo Len's Live with Mitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5qGW... Rick and Morty in Akihabara: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_246-... Fat cat running in water: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQ4NY... Volcano video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cvjwt... Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/
S1 E120 · Thu, November 25, 2021
Japanese Judge Refuses to Let Lawyer Charge Laptop?! | STJ 120
Japan COVID numbers finally going down, earthquakes in Kagoshima, Aomori, and Tokyo, discounts for vaccinated people, Go to Travel 2, Nobel prize winner, and more! Those are the topics for this week's episode of Small Talk Japan!
S1 E119 · Tue, November 23, 2021
Who Is Japan's New Prime Minister?! | STJ 119
Japan lifting COVID-19 restrictions, Japan's newest prime minister, ARAHI's Aiba and Sho getting married and the idol life, and the revival of festivals in Japan! Those are the topics for this week's episode of Small Talk Japan! Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/
Mon, November 15, 2021
Narita Airport Hijacked by Turtle? | STJ 118
Japanese universities becoming stricter on background checks, Japan donating 30 million vaccines, new understanding of where Japanese people came from, flying taxi services, and a turtle hijacking a runway. This week, Mitch and Alex talk about all of this and more! Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/
Mon, November 08, 2021
STJ 117: Volcano Erupts in Japan
This week, Natsuki and Mitch talk about Japanese centenarians, disabled women being harassed on trains, a volcano erupting, and more! Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/
Mon, November 01, 2021
STJ 116: Japan to be the New Las Vegas?
From a Sri Lankan woman dying in Japanese immigration, to controversy about casinos in Yokohama, to privileged Japanese celebrities, this week we are talking about news in Japan! Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/
Tue, October 26, 2021
STJ 115: How to Survive Being an ALT
How to become an ALT, pitfalls to look for once you are here, and how to make the most of your Japan experience! This week, we talk about how to be an ALT in Japan. Requirements to be an ALT: http://jetprogramme.org/en/eligibility/ Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/
Tue, October 19, 2021
STJ 114: Japanese Convenience Stores
This week, we talk about everything Japanese convenience stores! Our favorites items to get, all of the amenities and services, and their relation to the Tokyo Olympics! Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/
Mon, October 11, 2021
STJ 113: Victory Over Japan Day
This week, Natsuki and Mitch talk about the end of WW2, how America and Japan view the war, and Mitch's trip to the Chiran Peace Museum. Check out history of japan by bill wurtz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mh5LY4Mz15o&ab_channel=billwurtz Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/
Sat, October 02, 2021
STJ 112: Does White Privilege Exist in Japan
On this week's episode, we talk about white privilege and how white privilege differs in Japan from the rest of the world. Make sure you leave us a comment and tell us what you think! You can also suggest topics for us to discuss. We're always happy to hear from you guys!
Sat, September 25, 2021
STJ 111: How do Japanese people spend money?
On this week's episode, the gang talks about how Japanese people like to spend their money and free time compared to the rest of the world. Make sure you leave us a comment and tell us what you think! You can also suggest topics for us to discuss. We're always happy to hear from you guys! Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/
Mon, August 30, 2021
STJ 110: How do Japanese people fight back?
From riots, to an assassination, to a war with an airport, this week we talk about how Japan has fought back throughout history. Make sure you leave us a comment and tell us what you think! You can also suggest topics for us to discuss. We're always happy to hear from you guys! Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/
Tue, August 17, 2021
STJ 109: Censorship and Taboo in Japan
This week, we discuss at what age do children stop bathing with their parents? And what is it with the censorship in Japanese media? Make sure you leave us a comment and tell us what you think! You can also suggest topics for us to discuss. We're always happy to hear from you guys! Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/
Mon, August 09, 2021
STJ 108: What race are anime characters?
This week, we discuss the ethnicity of anime characters and the ongoing twitter war about Sailor Moon! Casually Explained Video Mitch mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWIi6... Make sure you leave us a comment and tell us what you think! You can also suggest topics for us to discuss. We're always happy to hear from you guys! Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/
Tue, July 20, 2021
STJ 107: Gaming in Japan
This week, we discuss gaming in Japan! Mitch's lame goodbye EQ video: https://youtu.be/9O8aGL7U5DU Takeshi's Challenge - JonTron: https://youtu.be/m6MIlJYiJUs Let's Game It Out: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCto7D1L-MiRoOziCXK9uT5Q Japan's Top 100 Best-Selling Games of 2020 Revealed: https://gamerant.com/japan-best-selling-games-2020-famitsu/ Make sure you leave us a comment and tell us what you think! You can also suggest topics for us to discuss. We're always happy to hear from you guys!
Sun, June 20, 2021
STJ 104: How do Japanese people apologize?
This week, we discuss the various ways to apologize in Japan! Make sure you leave us a comment and tell us what you think! You can also suggest topics for us to discuss. We're always happy to hear from you guys!
Wed, June 16, 2021
STJ 103: How do Japanese people view work?
How are the attitudes about work different between Japan and the West? Make sure you leave us a comment and tell us what you think! You can also suggest topics for us to discuss. We're always happy to hear from you guys! Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/
Tue, June 01, 2021
STJ 102: Japanese TV - Golden Entertainment or Steaming Garbage?
Japanese TV: Do you love it or hate it? This week, the gang discusses why Japanese TV never seems to really catch on with Western audiences. Make sure you leave us a comment and tell us what you think! You can also suggest topics for us to discuss. We're always happy to hear from you guys! Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/
Thu, May 27, 2021
STJ 101: Is Japanese Higher Education a Myth?
This week, the gang discusses whether or not Japanese higher education is a myth. Japanese Higher Education as Myth by Brian J. McVeigh https://amzn.to/3udkNC8 Make sure you leave us a comment and tell us what you think! You can also suggest topics for us to discuss. We're always happy to hear from you guys! Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/
Mon, May 17, 2021
Small Talk Japan #100: Looking Back 100 Episodes
This week on Small Talk Japan, we talk about how Small Talk Japan has changed over the past 100 episodes, our experiences, what we have liked, and where we want to go with the show from now on! Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/
Tue, May 11, 2021
Small Talk Japan #099: Mother Complex
On today's special Mother's Day episode of Small Talk Japan, we are talking about Japan and its mommy issues! Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/
Tue, May 04, 2021
Small Talk Japan #098: How Do Japanese Express Rank
From various degrees bowing, to seating at a table, to the use of words, Japanese people express rank in many different ways! Mitch, Natsuki, and Alex talk about expressing rank in Japan. Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/
Fri, April 30, 2021
Small Talk Japan #097: How Has Japan Done on the Pandemic So Far?
With containment policy of cluster busting, limited PCR testing, extensions of the Olympics, and a late vaccination rollout, how has Japan done so far with the pandemic, and what are our predictions about the future? Join us LIVE as we discuss all of this and more. Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/
Tue, April 20, 2021
Small Talk Japan #096: The Japanese Middle Class
Class in Japan, quality of life, and what does "wealth" even mean in Japan? This week, Mitch, Natsuki, and Alex discuss what it means to be middle class in Japan! Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/
Tue, April 13, 2021
Small Talk Japan #095: Japanese Passive Aggressive Behavior
From building a 7-11 in the parking lot of a rogue 7-11 to making revenge bento boxes, Japanese people can be pretty passive aggressive! Come join us live as we talk about how and why Japanese people are passive aggressive. Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/
Thu, April 08, 2021
Small Talk Japan #094: Is Japan Really a High Tech Mecca?
Is Japan Really a High Tech Mecca? Pay phones, faxes, Japanese smart phones (which suck), garakei, high speed fiber to your home (which no one has), vending machines that talk to you but use only cash, toilets from the future that literally clean your ass OR holes squatters from the Edo Period, and paper EVERYTHING!
Mon, March 29, 2021
Small Talk Japan #093: Is Japan Ready for Global Workers?
Japan is changing, and companies are looking for more skilled employees from abroad, but are Japanese companies really ready for it? What's it like to be the fish out of water? What kind of companies are best for you to work at? What types of discrimination do foreign workers face? Are these difficulties also faced in other countries? (Is the reverse true?) What kind of companies will really grow in the next 10 years? Join us as we discuss all of this and more.
Mon, March 22, 2021
Small Talk Japan Special: Tenmonkan Tour (LIVE EPISODE)
On this special edition of Small Talk Japan, Mitch takes you through a tour of his favorite place in Japan: Temonkan. More information Tenmonkan: https://www.kagoshima-kankou.com/for/attractions/10527 Jigenryu Dojo: https://www.kagoshima-kankou.com/for/attractions/11996 Mujayaki: https://mujyaki.co.jp/ Suijin: https://bit.ly/30MPge9 Yokaban: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/japan/kyushu/kagoshima/restaurants/yokaban/a/poi-eat/1604031/356718 Karakara: https://mika-log.com/karakara-kagoshima/
Mon, March 15, 2021
Small Talk Japan #092: Starting a Business in Japan
This week, Alex, Mitch, and Natsuki talk about what it's like starting a business in Japan as foreigners! Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/
Mon, March 08, 2021
Small Talk Japan #091: Conformity in Japan
From dying your hair to expressing yourself, this week, Alex, Mitch, and Natsuki talk about conformity in Japan! Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/
Tue, March 02, 2021
Small Talk Japan #090: Giri/Haji
In this week's episode of Small Talk Japan, Mitch, Natsuki, and Alex talk about GIRI/HAJI, concepts that don't have a perfect translation in English. Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/
Tue, February 23, 2021
Small Talk Japan #089: Hospitality and Service in Japan
In this week's episode of Small Talk Japan, Mitch and Alex talk about OMOTENASHI, hospitality, and service, and what that means in Japan versus the rest of the world. Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/
Thu, February 18, 2021
Small Talk Japan #088: 10 Types of Gaijin Guys You Can Find in Japan
In this week's episode of Small Talk Japan, Natsuki, Mitch, and Alex talk about the different types of foreign guys you can find in Japan! Which type are you? Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! SENGAN-EN: https://www.senganen.jp/en/ DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ STJ撮影にご協力頂いてる皆様はこちら If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below!
Tue, February 09, 2021
Small Talk Japan #087: Leadership in Japan
Leaders in the Tokyo Olympics committee, age and loyalty rewarded over skill, and men in leadership roles! Those are the topics and more with our hosts Mitch, Natsuki, and Alex Bradshaw!
Mon, February 01, 2021
Small Talk Japan #086: Dating and Marriage in Japan
Differences between Japan, America, and England with dating, marriage, and having children Those are the topics and more with our hosts Mitch, Natsuki, and Alex Bradshaw! Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ SENGAN-EN: https://www.senganen.jp/en/ DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/
Mon, January 25, 2021
Small Talk Japan #085: Religion in Japan
What it means to be Buddhist, Japan's mix of Buddhism, Shintoism, and Christianity with culture, and how death and what comes after it is viewed across the religions! Those are the topics and more with our hosts Mitch, Natsuki, and Alex Bradshaw! Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! SENGAN-EN: https://www.senganen.jp/en/ DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/
Mon, January 18, 2021
Small Talk Japan #084: Foreign Talent in Japanese Media
Foreigners on TV in Japanese, Alex and Mitch's experiences being regulars on TV, and what it's like doing radio, Instagram, and more in Japan ! Those are the topics and more with our hosts Mitch, Natsuki, and Alex Bradshaw! Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ SENGAN-EN: https://www.senganen.jp/en/ DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/
Tue, January 12, 2021
Small Talk Japan #083: Coronavirus in Japan
Wearing a mask, lockdown and restrictions on going out in Japan, and Coronavirus vaccine distribution in Japan! Those are the topics and more with Mitch, Natsuki, and our new guest, Alex Bradshaw! Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ SENGAN-EN: https://www.senganen.jp/en/ DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ STJ撮影にご協力頂いてる皆様はこちら If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below!
Sun, December 27, 2020
Small Talk Japan #082: The End of the Worst Year Ever 史上最悪な年末
New Year's traditions in Japan, New Year's Eve in Japan vs America, our goals for 2021! Those are the topics for the last episode of Small Talk Japan for 2020! 今週の Small Talk Japan: ・日本でのお正月の過ごし方 ・日本の正月 vs アメリカの正月 ・2021年の抱負 https://stapleton.me/
Mon, December 21, 2020
Small Talk Japan #081: A Very Vulgar Christmas 日本のクリスマス
Christmas dinner in Japan, what couples do during Christmas, and other Christmas traditions in Japan vs the rest of the world! Those are the topics for this year's Small Talk Japan Christmas special! 今週の Small Talk Japan: ・日本のシンプルなクリスマス ・日本のクリスマスディナー ・日本のカップルのクリスマス ・日本のクリスマス vs 他国のクリスマス
Mon, December 14, 2020
Small Talk Japan #080: Racism in Japan 人種差別 in 日本
NIKE's controversial commercial, racism and prejudice in Japan, and personal experiences being mixed in Japan! Those are our topic's for today's episode of Small Talk Japan! 今週の Small Talk Japan: ・NIKEのコマーシャル ・人種差別 in 日本 ・外国人/混血の日本での個人体
Mon, December 07, 2020
Small Talk Japan #079: Surprise Proposal in Amami プロポーズ@奄美大島 w/ MinaKago Couple
On this week's episode, we sit down with special guest Jo from the YouTube channel MinaKago Couple to talk about moving from how she met her Japanese boyfriend, starting a YouTube channel about life in Japan, and a surprise proposal on the island of Amami! 今週の Small Talk Japan は： ▶️ユーチューバーゲスト「Jo」from MinaKago Couple ▶️日本人の彼氏との出会い話 ▶️YouTubeを始めたきっかけ ▶️プロポーズ@奄美大島
Mon, November 30, 2020
Small Talk Japan #078: Drinking Culture in Japan 日本のお酒文化
On this week's episode of Small Talk Japan, we talk about drinking culture in Japan, different places people like to drink, and Japanese drinking games! 今週の Small Talk Japan は： ▶️日本のお酒文化 ▶️日本にある飲み屋さん ▶️飲み会ゲーム
Tue, November 24, 2020
Small Talk Japan #077: Punishing Children 子供への罰
On this week's episode of Small Talk Japan, we talk about punishing children in Japan vs America, punishment when we were kids vs now, and why we were punished when we were kids. 今週の Small Talk Japan は： ▶️子供への罰 日本VSアメリカ ▶️子供への罰 昔VS今 ▶️子供の時怒られた理由
Mon, November 16, 2020
Small Talk Japan #076: Harmony in Japan 日本での調和
On this week's episode of Small Talk Japan, we talk about WA, or harmony, in Japan and how it affects everything from work ethics and relationships to nature and food! 今週の Small Talk Japan は： ・和について ・和と仕事や人との関係性など ・和と食
Mon, November 09, 2020
Small Talk Japan #075: Working in Japan as a Foreigner 外国人として日本の企業で働く
On this week's episode of Small Talk Japan, we are joined by a special guest Alex Bradshaw as we talk about moving to Japan from England, getting married and having kids with a Japanese woman, and working for a Japanese company as a foreigner! 今週の Small Talk Japanは：スペシャルゲスト - Alex Bradshaw をお迎えして ・イギリスから日本へ ・日本人女性と結婚、そして子育て ・外国人として日本の企業で働く
Mon, November 02, 2020
Small Talk Japan #074: Women in the Workplace in Japan 女性として感じる職場のプレッシャー
Pressures of being a woman in the workplace, sexism against women becoming managing roles in companies, and being a housewife vs being a career woman in Japan! Those are the topics in this week's episode of Small Talk Japan! 今週のSmall Talk Japanは： ・女性として感じる職場のプレッシャー ・上司として働く女性に対しての性差別 ・専業主婦 vs キャリアウーマン
Mon, October 26, 2020
Small Talk Japan #073: Japanese Ghosts, Ghouls, and Monsters 日本のおばけ
▶️日本のおばけ ▶️ホラー映画 ▶️ハロウィーンと新型コロナウィル Japanese Ghosts, Ghouls, and Monsters, horror movies, and Halloween with Coronavirus! Those are the topics for this week's episode of Small Talk Japan!
Mon, October 19, 2020
Small Talk Japan #072: Old Customs That Need To Change 変化が必要な日本の古い習慣
▶️選挙 ▶️日本人は紙好き！？日本の紙文化 ▶️変化が必要な日本の古い習慣 Elections, Japan's obsession with paper, and old customs in Japan that need to be changed! Those are the topics for this week's episode of Small Talk Japan!
Mon, October 12, 2020
Small Talk Japan #071: Sports Day in Japan 日本の運動会
今週の Small Talk Japanは： ・日本の10月 ・運動会 ・お月見 このようなトピックスを今週はお話しています! October in Japan, Sports Day, and Tsukimi! Those are the topics for this week's episode of Small Talk Japan!
Thu, October 01, 2020
Small Talk Japan #070: How Japanese Wives Get Revenge 主婦の復讐
▶️主婦の復讐 ▶️互いのせいにする ▶️度が過ぎたいたずら このようなトピックスを今週はお話しています! How Japanese wives get revenge, blame in relationships, and pranks that have gone wrong! Those are the topics for this week's episode of Small Talk Japan.
Thu, September 24, 2020
Small Talk Japan #069: Respecting the Elderly 年配を敬う
▶️敬老の日 ▶️年配を敬う ▶️何歳まで生きたい？ このようなトピックスを今週はお話しています! Respecting the elderly, old people in Japan, and how long we would like to live! Those are the topics for this week's episode of Small Talk Japan.
Wed, September 16, 2020
Small Talk Japan #068: Japanese Toilets vs American Toilets 日本のトイレvsアメリカのトイレ
▶️日本のベスト·ワースト便所 ▶️日本のトイレvsアメリカのトイレ ▶️日本のトイレにあるもの 今週のSmall Talk Japan はこのようなエピソードを話しています！ Japan's best and worst toilets, Japanese toilets vs American toilets, and things you can find in a Japanese restroom! Those are the topics of this week's episode of Small Talk Japan!
Sat, September 12, 2020
Small Talk Japan #067: Bad Words and Censorship 放送禁止用語
▶️使っちゃいけない下品な英語 ▶️下品な日本語 ▶️日本の検閲、放送禁止用語 今週のSmall Talk Japan はこのようなエピソードを話しています！ English swear words, bad Japanese words, and censorship in Japan! Those are the topics of this week's episode of Small Talk Japan!
Tue, September 01, 2020
Small Talk Japan #066: Difficult Japanese Dialects 理解し難い日本の方言
▶️日本の交通機関 ▶️一番ナイスな都道府県 ▶️理解し難い日本の方言 今週のSmall Talk Japanはこのようなエピソードを話しています! Transportation in Japan, the nicest prefectures, and difficult to understand dialects in Japan! Those are the topic's for this week's episode of Small Talk Japan!
Tue, August 25, 2020
Small Talk Japan #065: Kawaii Culture 日本のかわいいカルチャー
▶️英語を話す日本の俳優 ▶️日本のかわいいカルチャー ▶️ドラえもんの道具の値段 今週のSmall Talk Japanはこのようなエピソードを話しています! Japanese actors that speak English, kawaii culture, and how much Doraemon's tools cost! Those are the topics of this week's episode of Small Talk Japan!
Tue, August 18, 2020
Small Talk Japan #064: Scams to Watch Out For in Japan 気をつけるべき日本の詐欺
▶️ギャンブル ▶️カジノ ▶️日本で起こっている詐欺 今週のSmall Talk Japanは このようなエピソードを話しています Gambling, casinos, and scams in Japan! Those are the topics for this week's episode of Small Talk Japan!
Mon, August 10, 2020
Small Talk Japan #063: Summer Festival Food Stands in Japan 日本の夏祭りの食べ物屋台
The restaurants we miss the most, restaurants that are unique to Japan, and summer food stands! Those are the topics for this week's episode of Small Talk Japan! ▶️一番恋しいレストラン ▶️日本の珍しいレストラン ▶️夏祭りの食べ物 今週のSmall Talk Japanはこのようなエピソードを話しています！
Tue, August 04, 2020
Small Talk Japan #062: Unusual Things Selling During Coronavirus コロナの影響で売れてる意外な物
Disney+, piracy and anti-piracy campaigns in Japan, popular video games, and unusual things that are being sold because of coronavirus! Those are the topics for this week's episode of Small Talk Japan! ▶︎ Disney+ ▶︎日本の違法コピー、著作権侵害 ▶︎人気のビデオゲーム ▶︎コロナの影響で売れてる意外な物 今週のSmall Talk Japanはこんなエピソードを話しています！
Tue, July 28, 2020
Small Talk Japan #061: Blood Types and Personalities 血液型と性格
Fantasy games, unique restaurants, horoscopes, and blood types! Those are the topics of this week's episode of Small Talk Japan! ▶️ファンタジーゲーム ▶️ユニークなレストラン ▶️血液型 今週はこのようなことを話しています
Tue, July 21, 2020
Small Talk Japan #060: Gendered Jobs and Words in Japan 男女別の仕事や言葉
Ninja schools, gendered jobs in Japan, and gendered Japanese words! Those are the topics for today's episode of Small Talk Japan! ▶️忍者の学校 ▶️男女別の仕事 ▶️男女別の言葉 今週はこのようなことを話しています
Tue, July 14, 2020
Small Talk Japan #059: Body Language and Gesture Differences 日本と他国のジャスチャーの違い
Camping and things that live in the countryside, Uber, Uber Eats, and Lift, Body Language and Gesture Differences, and Japanese lost in translation! Those are the topics for this week's episode of Small Talk Japan! ▶️キャンプ、田舎に住んでやる事 ▶️ Uber、Uber Eats、Lift ▶️日本と他国のジャスチャーの違いと、翻訳できない言 今週はこのようなエピソードをお話しています
Tue, July 07, 2020
Small Talk Japan #058: Virtual Reality バーチャルリアリティ
Showa Japan, virtual reality, and superstitions from around the world! Those are the topics for this week's episode of Small Talk Japan! ▶️ 昭和時代の日本 ▶️VR・仮想現実 ▶️世界中の迷信 今週はこのようなエピソードをお話しています
Tue, June 30, 2020
Small Talk Japan #057: Love and Fear 愛と恐怖
Black Lives Matter and racism in Japan vs America, fear and discrimination against the sick, and the advice on dating foreigners. Those are the topics for this week's episode of Small Talk Japan. ▶️ Black Lives Matter 、日本とアメリカの差別問題 ▶️病気への恐怖心、差別 ▶️外国人とデートする際のアドバイス 今週はこのようなエピソードをお話しています
Tue, June 23, 2020
Small Talk Japan #056: Dirty English 汚い英語
All Ears English and our other favorite podcasts, dirty words in English and Japan, and weird things we found on Amazon Japan! Those are the topics for today's episode of Small Talk Japan! ▶️「All Ears English」と好きなポッドキャスト ▶️日本語・英語の悪い言葉 ▶️Amazonに売っている面白い物 今週のスモールトークジャパンは このような事を話しています
Wed, June 17, 2020
Small Talk Japan #055: Weird Japanese Kit Kat Taste Test 日本にしかない変わったキットカット試食
Tips to deal with being busy, how to live a longer life, and a Japanese Kit Kat taste test! Those are the topics for today's episode of Small Talk Japan! ▶️忙しさの克服技 ▶️長生きの秘訣 ▶️日本の色々なキットカット試食 今週のスモールトークジャパンは このような事を話しています
Tue, June 09, 2020
Small Talk Japan #054: Cars and Driving in Japan 日本の車･日本での運転
Cars and Driving in Japan, regional differences in Japan, and things you can only find in Tokyo Disneyland! Those are the topics for today's episode of Small Talk Japan! ▶️日本での車･運転 ▶️地域の違い ▶️東京ディズニーランドにしかないもの 今週のスモールトークジャパンは このような事を話しています
Tue, June 02, 2020
Small Talk Japan #053: Social Media Addicts SNS中毒
Our favorite apps, top websites in Japan, and funny Japanese Yahoo Answers! Those are the topics for today's episode of Small Talk Japan! ▶️よく使うアプリ ▶️日本のウェブサイトTOP10 ▶️Yahoo!知恵袋って面白い 今週のスモールトークジャパンは このような事を話しています
Tue, May 26, 2020
Small Talk Japan #052: Top Travel Destinations in Japan 日本の人気観光地カウントダウン
Raising families during the coronavirus, top travel destinations in Japan, and countries that we would live in! Those are the topics for this week's episode of Small Talk Japan! ▶️コロナ時代は子供が増える ▶️日本の人気観光地カウントダウン ▶️私たちの移住したい国 今週のスモールトークジャパンは このような事を話しています
Tue, May 19, 2020
Small Talk Japan #051: Japanese English 和製英語
Schools changing their starting dates, weird English words in Japan, and English words that come from Japanese! Those are the topics for this week's episode of Small Talk Japan! ▶️ 新学期の変更 ▶️和製英語 ▶️日本語由来の英語 今週のエピソードでは こんな事を話しています Hair services done by DROPS hair https://www.tjkagoshima.com/beauty/3754/ Thank you for your questions and video submissions!
Mon, May 11, 2020
Small Talk Japan #050: Celebrities on YouTube 有名人のYoutubeチャンネル
Celebrities on YouTube, celebrities and coronavirus, and Japanese celebrities in Hollywood! Those are the topics for this week's episode of Small Talk Japan! ▶️ 日本の有名人のYoutubeチャンネル ▶️日本の有名人とコロナウイルス ▶️日本の有名人とハリウッド 今週のエピソードでは こんな事を話しています Hair services done by DROPS hair https://www.tjkagoshima.com/beauty/3754/ Thank you for your questions and video submissions!
Wed, May 06, 2020
Small Talk Japan #049: Weird Japanese Food 日本の変な食べ物
Ghibli movies, weird Japanese food, and a Kit Kat flavor quiz! Those are the topics for this week's episode of Small Talk Japan! ▶️ジブリの映画 ▶️日本の変な食べ物 ▶️キットカットクイズ 今週のエピソードでは こんな事を話しています
Tue, April 28, 2020
Small Talk Japan #048: Stay At Home おうち時間
This week on Small Talk Japan, we practiced social distancing by recording from our houses on Zoom! 今週のSmall Talk Japan では、ホストの3人とも、お家からzoomで収録して、ソーシャルディスタンスを実行しましたよ！ Hair services done by DROPS hair https://www.tjkagoshima.com/beauty/3754/ Thank you for your questions and video submissions!
Mon, April 20, 2020
Small Talk Japan #047: Instant Food in Japan 日本のインスタント食品
今週のSmall Talk Japanは またまた仙巌園よりお届けします！ ▶️日本とイギリスの庭園の違い ▶️YouTubeのフードチャンネル ▶️好きなインスタント食品 について話しています This week in Small Talk Japan, we are back at Sengan-en! This week, we talk about the differences between an English and Japanese garden, food YouTube channels, and our favorite instant food!
Wed, April 15, 2020
Small Talk Japan #046: Brand New Name! 名前変わりました!
Small Talk Kagoshima got a new name! We had our first episode of Small Talk Japan. This week, we are joined by Alex Bradshaw in Sengan-en! 「Small Talk Kagoshima」が「Small Talk Japan」に変わりました！ 今回名前変更後、初の収録となりました。今週はAlex Bradshawさんをゲストに迎え、仙巌園にて撮影しました。
Mon, April 06, 2020
Small Talk Kagoshima #045: Shut-ins and Parasite Singles ひきこもりとパラサイトシングル
What to do when you are stuck at home, Japan's shut-in problem, love and marriage traditions in Japan! Those are the topics for this week's episode of Small Talk Kagoshima! ▶️家にいる時何してる？ ▶️日本のひきこもり問題 ▶️日本の恋愛、結婚の伝統
Tue, March 31, 2020
Small Talk Kagoshima #044: Weird Japanese Characters 日本の変なキャラクター
Our favorite Japanese characters, Manga and anime, and what type of OTAKU we are! Those are the topics for this week's episode of Small Talk Kagoshima! ▶️日本で一番好きなキャラクター ▶️漫画とアニメ ▶️僕たち何オタク？
Mon, March 23, 2020
Small Talk Kagoshima #043: Cherry Blossom Viewing 花見
Cherry blossom parties, school lunches around the world, and Japanese bento culture! Those are the topics for this week's episode of Small Talk Kagoshima! ▶️お花見 ▶️世界の給食 ▶️日本の弁当文化 今週のスモールトークかごしまは これらについて話しています
Tue, March 17, 2020
Small Talk Kagoshima #042: Japanese Technology 日本のテクノロジー
Spring cleaning, things to do in Akihabara, and technology in Japan! Those are the topics for this week's episode of Small Talk Kagoshima! ▶️春の大掃除 ▶️秋葉原ですること ▶️日本のテクノロジー 今週のエピソードでは こんな事を話しています
Tue, March 10, 2020
Small Talk Kagoshima #041: The Correct Way to Eat Sushi お寿司の正しい食べ方
Our favorite restaurants, strange food in Japan, the correct way to eat sushi, and more! That's what we talk about this week on Small Talk Kagoshima! ▶️私たちが好きなレストラン ▶️日本の変な食べ物 ▶️お寿司の正しい食べ方 今週のエピソードはこのような事を話しています
Mon, March 02, 2020
Small Talk Kagoshima #040: How to Prevent Coronavirus コロナウイルスの予防法
Coronavirus, getting vaccines, and ways to prevent yourself from getting sick! Those are the topics for this week's episode of Small Talk Kagoshima! ▶️コロナウイルス ▶️ワクチン投与 ▶️病気から身を守る方法 今週のエピソードはこのような事を 話しています
Tue, February 25, 2020
Small Talk Kagoshima #039: The Difference Between Osaka and Tokyo 大阪と東京の違い
Baby announcements, the differences between Osaka and Tokyo, the best places to live in Japan, and more! Those are the topics of this week’s episode of Small Talk Kagoshima! ▶️赤ちゃんもうすぐ産まれる ▶️東京と大阪の違い ▶️日本で住むベストな場所 今週はこのような事を話しています！
Tue, February 18, 2020
Small Talk Kagoshima #038: Sportsmanship in America and Japan 日本とアメリカのスポーツマンシップ
Our favorite junk food, hidden messages from Burger King, and sportsmanship! Those are the topics for this week's episode of Small Talk Kagoshima! ▶お気に入りのファーストフード ▶バーガーキングの隠れメッセージ ▶スポーツマンシップ 今週のスモールトークかごしまは こんな事を話しています!
Mon, February 10, 2020
Small Talk Kagoshima #037: Valentine's Day バレンタイン · デー
Valentine's Day customs in Japan and America, folktales, and wearing shoes in the house! Those are the topics for this week's episode of Small Talk Kagoshima! ▶日本とアメリカのバレンタイン ▶日本とアメリカの昔話 ▶家の中で靴をはく 今週のスモールトークかごしまは こんな事を話しています
Tue, February 04, 2020
Small Talk Kagoshima #036: American Fruit vs Japanese Fruit アメリカの果物と日本の果物の違い
Traveling to Guam, Japanese hospitality vs American hospitality, and Japanese fruit vs American fruit! We talk about all that and more in this week's episode of Small Talk Kagoshima! ▶ グアムへの旅 ▶ 日本のおもてなしとアメリカのおもてなし ▶ 日本の果物とアメリカの果物 今週のSmall Talk Kagoshimaのエピソードでは、これらすべてについてお話します！
Mon, January 27, 2020
Small Talk Kagoshima #035: Japanese Road Rage 日本のあおり運転
▶How couples in Japan talk to each other ▶Japanese road rage ▶Japanese hotpot All that and more in this week's episode of Small Talk Kagoshima! ▶日本のカップルの会話 ▶あおり運転 ▶日本の食事「鍋」 今回のスモールトークかごしまでは このようなトピックを話しています
Tue, January 21, 2020
Small Talk Kagoshima #034: Is it OK to Sleep at Work? 会社で寝てもいい？
Sleeping at your job, looking for a job, a company that quits your job for you, and more! Those are the topics for this week's episode of Small Talk Kagoshima! ▶職場で寝る？ ▶就職活動 ▶退職代理人 今回のスモールトークかごしまでは このようなトピックを話しています
Mon, January 13, 2020
Small Talk Kagoshima #033: Japanese Cat Idioms 日本の猫のことわざ
▶日本語と英語のことわざ ▶デートシミュレーションゲーム ▶アメリカ東海岸のオススメ旅行先は？ 今回のスモールトークかごしまでは このようなトピックを話しています ▶Japanese and English Idioms ▶Dating Simulation Games ▶The Best Places to Go on America's East Coast These are the topics for this week's episode of Small Talk Kagoshima!
Tue, January 07, 2020
Small Talk Kagoshima #032:Happy New Year! 明けましておめでとう！
Happy New Year! We started the new year in the beautiful gardens of Senganen! This episode, we sit sit down with special guest Alex Bradshaw and talk about Senganen. 明けましておめでとうございます！ このエピソードでは ミッチとはやとがスペシャルゲストアレックス・ブラッドショーと話しました！
Tue, December 31, 2019
Small Talk Kagoshima #031: A Look Back at 2019 2019年を振り返る
This episode, we take a look back at our favorite moments of 2019! このエピソードでは019年を振り返ります！
Tue, December 24, 2019
Small Talk Kagoshima #030: What Your Girlfriend Wants for Christmas 彼女が欲しがるクリスマスプレゼント
The differences between Christmas in Japan and America, what girls what for Christmas, and more Christmas plans! Those are the topics for this week's episode of Small Talk Kagoshima. このエピソードでは ミッチとなつきとはやとが ▶アメリカと日本のクリスマスの違い ▶彼女が欲しがるクリスマスプレゼント ▶クリスマスのプラン などを話しています！
Tue, December 17, 2019
Small Talk Kagoshima #029: Top Jobs for Kids 子供に人気な職業
Christmas dinner, popular jobs for kids, and the meaning behind kanji! Those are the topics for this week's episode of Small Talk Kagoshima. このエピソードでは ミッチとなつきとはやとが ▶クリスマスディナー ▶子供に人気な職業 ▶漢字の意味 などを話しています！
Tue, December 10, 2019
Small Talk Kagoshima #028: Weird Eating Habits 変な食習慣
Japanese eye tests, weird ways we eat our food, our favorite YouTubers, and more! Those are the topics for this week's episode of Small Talk Kagoshima. このエピソードでは ミッチとなつきとはやとが ▶日本の視力検査 ▶変な食習慣 ▶私たちが一番好きなユーチューバー などを話しています！
Tue, December 03, 2019
Small Talk Kagoshima #027: Can You Marry an Otaku? オタクと結婚できる？
Marrying an otaku, being late, popular American TV shows, and more! Those are the topics for this week's episode of Small Talk Kagoshima! このエピソードでは ミッチとなつきとはやとが ▶オタクと結婚すること ▶遅刻すること ▶人気なアメリカのテレビドラマ などを話しています！
Tue, November 26, 2019
Small Talk Kagoshima #026: American Slang アメリカのスラング
American companies you thought were Japanese, popular American slang, Thanksgiving traditions, and more! Those are the topics for this week's episode of Small Talk Kagoshima! このエピソードでは ミッチとなつきとはやとが ▶アメリカ生まれだけど、日本のブランド ▶アメリカのスラング ▶サンクスギビングデー などを話しています！
Tue, November 19, 2019
Small Talk Kagoshima #025: The Japanese Sink Problem 日本の洗面台問題
The Kyoto photo ban, how to learn another language, and the problem with Japanese sinks! Those are the topics for this week's episode of Small Talk Kagoshima! このエピソードでは ミッチとなつきとはやとが ▶京都・祇園は無許可撮影禁止 ▶外国語の覚え方 ▶日本の洗面台問題 などを話しています！
Tue, November 12, 2019
Small Talk Kagoshima #024: Speaking Kagoshima Dialect 鹿児島弁で話す
How to speak Kagoshima dialect, saying goodbye to pagers, and Duffy from Disneyland's story! Those are the topics for this week's episode of Small Talk Kagoshima! このエピソードでは ミッチとなつきとはやとが ▶鹿児島弁 ▶ポケットベル ▶ディズニーのダッフィーのストーリ などを話しています！ Thank you to our sponsors at BOUNCE! Check them out in Tenmonkan. https://www.facebook.com/BounceKagoshima/
Tue, November 05, 2019
Small Talk Kagoshima #023: Love & Happiness with バーバラ
Barbara Uemura is the guest and main focus for this week's episode of Small Talk Kagoshima! We will be sending some of Barbara's goods to 4 lucky viewers. If you like, comment (Facebook or YouTube), and subscribe, you will be entered in for a chance to win Barbara's 2020 calendar and daily planner. http://barbarauemura.com/ 今回のエピソードを見て"いいね"とコメント(Facebook・YouTubeどちらでもOK) とチャンネル登録してくれた方の中からラッキーな4名の方にバーバラの2020年カレンダー/手帳のいずれかをプレゼント！
Tue, October 29, 2019
Small Talk Kagoshima #022: Happy Halloween ハッピーハロウィン
Halloween traditions, family crests, and NHK's emergency Hiragana tweet! Those are the topics for this week's episode of Small Talk Kagoshima! このエピソードでは ミッチとなつきとはやとが ▶ハロウィーンの慣習 ▶家紋 ▶日本の祭り NHKが非常時にひらがなでのtweet などを話しています！
Tue, October 22, 2019
Small Talk Kagoshima #021: Japanese Festivals 日本の祭り
Halloween costumes, Japanese laws you need to know before coming to Japan, and Japanese festivals, and more! Those are the topics for this week's episode of Small Talk Kagoshima! このエピソードでは ミッチとはやとが ▶ハロウィンコスチューム ▶日本に来る前に知っておくべき法律 ▶日本の祭り などを話しています！
Tue, October 15, 2019
Small Talk Kagoshima #020: Welcome Back Natsuki! お帰りなさいなつき！
Natsuki's baby, bully insurance, and why foreigners say, "I love you," so easily! Those are the topics for this week's episode of Small Talk Kagoshima. このエピソードでは ミッチとはやとが ▶なつきの赤ちゃん ▶いじめ保険 ▶何で外国人がよく「I love you」言うこと などを話しています！
Tue, October 08, 2019
Small Talk Kagoshima #019: How to Propose プロポーズの仕方
How to propose, Japanese slang, and Amami Island! Those are the topics for this week's episode of Small Talk Kagoshima. このエピソードでは ミッチとはやとが ▶プロポーズの仕方 ▶日本のスラング ▶奄美大島 などを話しています！
Tue, October 01, 2019
Small Talk Kagoshima #018: Trash and Recycling ゴミとリサイクル
Trash and recycling in Japan, dieting, and if Japanese people are shy! Those are the topics for this week's episode of Small Talk Kagoshima. このエピソードでは ミッチとはやとが ▶ゴミとリサイクル ▶ダイエット ▶日本人はシャイかどうか などを話しています！
Tue, September 24, 2019
Small Talk Kagoshima #017: Japanese Vending Machines 日本の自動販売機
Vending machines, Sports Day traditions, and staff baby pictures! Those are the topics for this week's episode of Small Talk Kagoshima! このエピソードでは ミッチとはやとが ▶自動販売機 ▶運動会 ▶赤ちゃんの写真 などを話しています！
Tue, September 17, 2019
Small Talk Kagoshima #016: Japanese Superstitions 日本の迷信
Abroad in Japan, Japanese superstitions, and living in the Japanese countryside! Those are the topics for this week's podcast! このエピソードでは ミッチとはやとが ▶Abroad in Japan ▶日本の迷信 ▶田舎の生活 などを話しています！
Tue, September 10, 2019
Small Talk Kagoshima #015: Toilet Talk トイレトーク
Satirical news, LGBTQ+ in Japan, and the Poop Museum! Those are the topics for this week's Episode of Small Talk Kagoshima! このエピソードでは ミッチとなつきが ▶風刺ニュース ▶日本のLGBTQ+ ▶ウンコミュージアム などを話しています！
Tue, September 03, 2019
Small Talk Kagoshima #014: Obon and White Boars お盆と白いイノシシ
Bon festival, summer activities, and embarrassing New Years videos! Those are the topics for this week's episode of Small Talk Kagoshima. このエピソードでは ミッチとなつきが ▶お盆 ▶夏の楽しみ ▶恥ずかしいお正月のビデオ などを話しています！
Tue, August 27, 2019
Small Talk Kagoshima #013: Summer Fun 夏の楽しみ
In this episode, Mitch and Natsuki talk about summer festivals, beaches, summer fun, and more! このエピソードでは ミッチとなつきが ▶夏祭り ▶鹿児島のビーチ ▶夏の楽しみ などを話しています！
Tue, August 20, 2019
Small Talk Kagoshima #012: The Most Popular Anime 一番人気のアニメ
In this episode, Mitch and Natsuki talk about low English scores in Japan, their favorite places in Japan, popular anime, and more! このエピソードでは ミッチとなつきが ▶日本学生の英語テスト得点低下について ▶日本のどこが好き！ ▶海外での人気日本アニメについて などを話しています！
Tue, August 13, 2019
Small Talk Kagoshima #011: Dancing Crab Club ダンシングクラブ・クラブ
In this episode, Mitch and Natsuki talk about must see places in Japan, their experiences abroad in Japan and America, the origin of the peace sign, and more. このエピソードでは ミッチとなつきが ▶ミッチとなつきが思う日本の必見観光地 ▶ミッチとなつきの日本、アメリカでの経験 ▶写真を撮る時のピースサインの起こり などについて話しています!
Tue, August 06, 2019
Small Talk Kagoshima #010: Baby Talk ベイビートーク
In this episode of Small Talk Kagoshima, Mitch and Natsuki talk about babies, fashion, and the differences between Japanese and American people! このエピソードではミッチとなつきが ▶赤ちゃんについて ▶ファッション ▶日本人とアメリカ人の違いについて などを話しています
Tue, July 30, 2019
Small Talk Kagoshima #009: McDonald's and Marathons マクドナルドとマラソン
In this episode of Small Talk Kagoshima, Mitch and Natsuki talk about fast food, charity, running, and more! ▶ ファーストフード ▶チャリティー ▶ランニング などについて話をしています！
Tue, July 23, 2019
Small Talk Kagoshima #008: Tattoos and Masks タトゥーとマスク
In this episode of Small Talk Kagoshima, Mitch and Natsuki talk about Kagoshima's heavy rainfall, tattoos, and why Japanese people wear masks. このエピソードでは ミッチとなつきが ▶鹿児島の豪雨について ▶タトゥーについて ▶日本人はなぜマスクをつける
Tue, July 16, 2019
Small Talk Kagoshima #007: The Final Destination 最終目的地
In this episode, Mitch and Natsuki talk about the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, gambling in Japan, hot sand baths, and more! このエピソードでは ミッチとなつきが ▶2020東京オリンピック ▶日本でのギャンブル合法化 ▶日本の砂蒸し温泉 などについて話をしています！
Tue, July 09, 2019
Small Talk Kagoshima #006: No Smoking 禁煙
In this episode, Mitch and Natsuki talk about how English became the global language, how to make karaage, and more! この回では ミッチとなつきが ▶英語が世界共通語になった背景 ▶唐揚げの作り方 などについて話をしています！
Tue, July 02, 2019
Small Talk Kagoshima #005: Advice From a Turtle 亀からのアドバイス
In this episode, Mitch and Natsuki talk about getting advice from a turtle, work and overtime work, and the Showa era in Japan. この回ではミッチとなつきが ＊カメからのアドバイス ＊仕事や残業について ＊日本の昭和時代
Wed, June 26, 2019
Small Talk Kagoshima #004: Ghosts and Aliens お化けと宇宙人
Welcome to the fourth episode of Small Talk Kagoshima! In this episode, Mitch, Natsuki, and a special guest talk about cultural differences, vending machines, aliens, ghosts, and more! スモールトークかごしま エピソード4へようこそ！この回ではミッチ、なつきそしてスペシャルゲストが、 ▶日本とアメリカの文化の違い ▶日本の自動販売機、種類多い ▶オバケと宇宙人どっち信じる？ などについて話をしています！
Fri, June 21, 2019
Small Talk Kagoshima #003: Types of Japanese Girls 日本女子をタイプ別にわける
Welcome to the third episode of Small Talk Kagoshima! In this episode, Mitch and Natsuki talk about the KuToo movement, foreign tourists, and types of Japanese girls in Japan. Submit your videos or questions to our twitter @KagoTalk or email us at smalltalkkagoshima@gmail.com for a chance to be featured in a future video. スモールトークかごしま エピソード3へようこそ！ この回ではミッチとなつきが ・ハイヒール強制はやめよう KuToo ・外国人観光客の増加について ・日本の女子をタイプ別に分けてみる …etc について話をしています。
Fri, June 21, 2019
Small Talk Kagoshima #002: Forever Single 生涯独身
Welcome to the second episode of Small Talk Kagoshima! In this episode, Mitch and Natsuki talk about being forever single, Naomi Osaka, and more. Submit your videos or questions to our twitter @KagoTalk or email us at smalltalkkagoshima@gmail.com for a chance to be featured in a future video. スモールトークかごしま セカンドエピソードへようこそ！ この回ではミッチとなつきが 生涯未婚についてのニュース、大坂なおみ選手等について話をしています。 視聴者投稿ビデオ、ミッチ・なつきへの質問は twitterの@KagoTalk または email : smalltalkkagoshima@gmail.com へお寄せください！
Fri, June 21, 2019
Small Talk Kagoshima #001: Rainy Season 梅雨
Welcome to the first episode of Small Talk Kagoshima! In this episode, Mitch and Natsuki talk about convenience stores, rainy season, and more. Submit your videos or questions to our twitter @KagoTalk or email us at smalltalkkagoshima@gmail.com for a chance to be featured in a future video. スモールトークかごしま初回のエピソードへようこそ！ このエピソードではミッチとナツキがコンビニエンスストア、梅雨のシーズンについて等を話します。質
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