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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...