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アップデート：毎週

3月13日

Can you carry a knife in Japan?

Japan has some of the strictest weapon laws in the world, including limits on what kinds of knives people can carry and why. A blade that seems ordinary in other countries can quickly land someone in trouble with police in Japan. Watch the full Japan Today Spotlight series on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyLmgel-5aDxrGswj_8hRRiUwdm5tGGTH

3月13日

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10分
3月5日

Iran conflict: Japan exposed?

Escalating conflict involving Iran is raising new concerns for Japan. The country relies heavily on energy imports from the Middle East, much of it shipped through the Strait of Hormuz — one of the world’s most critical oil chokepoints. This episode examines why Japan is particularly vulnerable to disruptions in the region and what a prolonged conflict could mean for energy prices, the economy and national security. Watch the full Japan Today Spotlight series on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyLmgel-5aDxrGswj_8hRRiUwdm5tGGTH

3月5日

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9分
2月13日

How Japan chooses its prime minister

Japan’s prime minister is not elected by popular vote. Instead, the leader emerges through a parliamentary process shaped by party politics, coalition math and internal power struggles. This episode explains how the system works, who really decides and why the outcome can be predictable long before voters head to the polls. Watch the full Japan Today Spotlight series on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyLmgel-5aDxrGswj_8hRRiUwdm5tGGTH

2月13日

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16分
2月26日

Japan’s military is short on recruits

Japan’s Self-Defense Forces are facing a growing recruitment crisis. As regional tensions rise and defense spending increases, fewer young people are signing up. This episode examines why enlistment is falling, how demographic decline plays a role and what it means for Japan’s security strategy. Watch the full Japan Today Spotlight series on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyLmgel-5aDxrGswj_8hRRiUwdm5tGGTH

2月26日

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15分
1月30日

Japan and nuclear weapons: A line it hasn’t crossed — yet

Japan remains the only country to have suffered atomic bombings, yet its stance on nuclear weapons is more complicated than it appears. Officially opposed, Japan still relies on the U.S. nuclear umbrella and periodically revisits the debate as regional tensions rise. This episode examines where Japan draws the line, how firm it really is and what pressures could force a rethink. Watch the full Japan Today Spotlight series on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyLmgel-5aDxrGswj_8hRRiUwdm5tGGTH

1月30日

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14分
1月19日

New rules for foreigners in Japan

Japan is tightening and reshaping its rules for foreign residents, from visa renewals to compliance checks and enforcement. This episode breaks down what’s changing, who is affected and what the new rules signal about Japan’s evolving immigration policy. Watch the full Japan Today Spotlight series on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyLmgel-5aDxrGswj_8hRRiUwdm5tGGTH

1月19日

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17分
2025/06/06

Japan’s rice crisis: Why prices are soaring and what’s behind it

Rice prices in Japan have surged as bad weather, supply shortages and changing consumer habits squeeze one of the country’s most important staples. This episode breaks down why prices are rising, how farmers are affected and what this means for shoppers and Japan’s food security. Watch the full Japan Today Spotlight series on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyLmgel-5aDxrGswj_8hRRiUwdm5tGGTH

2025/06/06

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13分
2025/05/30

Why is Nissan failing — and what speed bumps lie ahead?

Nissan is struggling with falling sales, aging models and years of leadership turmoil that still haunt the company. This episode looks at why the automaker is losing momentum, what mistakes led to the current crisis and whether Nissan can recover as global competition intensifies. Watch the full Japan Today Spotlight series on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyLmgel-5aDxrGswj_8hRRiUwdm5tGGTH

2025/05/30

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7分
2025/07/04

Japan’s newspaper crisis: Losing readers, relevance and the next generation

Japan’s once-dominant newspaper industry is shrinking fast as young readers move online, circulation plummets and trust in traditional media continues to erode. This episode looks at why newspapers are struggling, how digital habits have changed the market and what it means for the future of journalism in Japan. Watch the full Japan Today Spotlight series on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyLmgel-5aDxrGswj_8hRRiUwdm5tGGTH

2025/07/04

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9分
2月20日

The Senkakus: Little islands, big tensions

Tensions between Japan and China continue to simmer in the waters around the Senkaku Islands, with near-daily coast guard patrols and growing military activity. This episode examines what’s happening at sea, why the dispute matters strategically and how it fits into the broader rivalry between Beijing and Tokyo. Watch the full Japan Today Spotlight series on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyLmgel-5aDxrGswj_8hRRiUwdm5tGGTH

2月20日

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10分

Japan News and Discussion