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Small Talk Japan

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.

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00:52:51

Japan's BIGGEST Pokemon Card Display | STJ 209

Small Talk Japan ·

2023/08/13

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

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01:09:35

Mt. Fuji is DANGEROUS | STJ 208

Small Talk Japan ·

2023/08/06

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

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00:52:49

How Mixed Kids are Treated in Japanese Schools | STJ 207

Small Talk Japan ·

2023/07/30

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

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01:01:25

Foreigners FINED for Smoking in Japan | STJ 206

Small Talk Japan ·

2023/07/22

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

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01:08:53

Japan's Summer is Too Hot to Handle | STJ 205

Small Talk Japan ·

2023/07/14

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

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00:57:28

Post War TV About Japan Was Unbelievable | STJ 204

Small Talk Japan ·

2023/07/07

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

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00:55:21

Is Japan Planning on Ending the JET Programme? | STJ 203

Small Talk Japan ·

2023/07/02

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

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00:55:54

Nissan Conspiracy Ends in Billion Dollar Lawsuit |...

Small Talk Japan ·

2023/06/24

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

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00:45:34

The Best Part of Japanese Baseball | STJ 201

Small Talk Japan ·

2023/06/18

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

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00:54:08

Is IN-N OUT Coming to Japan? | STJ 200

Small Talk Japan ·

2023/06/09

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

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01:00:45

Japan Court Rules in Favor of Same Sex Marriage | STJ...

Small Talk Japan ·

2023/06/03

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

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01:11:22

Japan's Second 'Bubble Era' On the Way? with Guests!...

Small Talk Japan ·

2023/05/27

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

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01:15:54

Japanese Vending Machine that Saves the Planet | STJ 197

Small Talk Japan ·

2023/05/20

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

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01:06:01

Robbery at Tokyo Rolex Shop: Crime on the Rise | STJ 196

Small Talk Japan ·

2023/05/12

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

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01:33:51

Japan's Top 10 Destinations for Foreign Tourists 2023...

Small Talk Japan ·

2023/05/07

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

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01:07:33

Harry Potter Theme Park Opens in Tokyo | STJ 194

Small Talk Japan ·

2023/04/29

Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's

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01:10:33

Japan Rail Pass Prices For Tourists Are Doubling |...

Small Talk Japan ·

2023/04/21

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

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00:26:48

Japan's First Casino to Open in Osaka | STJ 192

Small Talk Japan ·

2023/04/13

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

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00:59:30

Japan's "Drastic Calls" for Making Babies | STJ 191

Small Talk Japan ·

2023/04/08

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

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00:55:33

Do You Need to Wear a Mask in Japan? | STJ 190

Small Talk Japan ·

2023/03/25

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,

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