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Welcome to Japan This Week. Join hosts Jeff Richards and Kamasami Kong as they discuss the introduction of dual-pricing systems for tourists and locals in Japan, Prime Minister Kishida’s comments on the U.S. presidential race, a bizarre crime involving glue and bird poop in Nagoya, a lawsuit over a late pizza delivery in Osaka and the controversy surrounding a Japanese gymnast barred from competition at the Paris Olympics for smoking and drinking. They also share listener comments on the stories and invite further engagement from the audience.

Welcome to Japan This Week! Join hosts Jeff Richards and Kamasami Kong as they recap the most significant news stories from Japan Today for the week of July 19, 2024. In this episode, they discuss Japan's stance on autonomous lethal weapons, the prevalence of microaggressions against people of mixed heritage in Japan, the theft of a peace symbol in Seattle and Japan's aspirations for the upcoming Paris Olympics.

Welcome to Japan This Week! Join hosts Jeff Richards and Kamasami Kong as they recap the most significant news stories from Japan Today for the week of June 28, 2024. This episode covers a range of topics from political pranks in Tokyo's gubernatorial election to tragic incidents on Mount Fuji and controversial crimes involving U.S. servicemen. Plus, we discuss a discriminatory hotel incident in Kyoto and share readers' comments on these stories.

In this episode of Japan This Week, the mayor of the city of Himeji wants to raise entrance fees for overseas visitors to the iconic Himeji Castle, a gate has been installed on a Mount Fuji trail to control the crowds, Tokyo Gov Koike faces a criminal complaint over her allegedly fake university diploma, A Russian food shop in Ginza is GOING to close its doors as the war in Ukraine drags on and a prize-winning Japanese pianist was arrested for stealing an ANA flight attendant's apron and other items.

Welcome to another episode of Japan This Week, your weekly roundup of the most pressing news stories from Japan.

In this episode, hosts Jeff Richards and Kamasami Kong bring you the latest updates on various topics:

Health Alert
Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (STSS) cases are on the rise in Japan, reaching record highs.

Women's Rights
The ongoing debate on whether Japanese women will be able to keep their maiden names after marriage.

Policy Change
Japan's new initiative to step up the enrollment of foreign residents in its pension system.

Controversy in Tokyo
A nearly completed condo in Tokyo faces demolition for obstructing the iconic view of Mount Fuji.

Tourism Issues
The impact of over-tourism in Japan and its effects on both locals and tourists.

Listener Comments
The episode features insightful comments from Japan Today readers on these topics, highlighting public opinion and personal experiences.

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In this week's news from Japan Today: Prices for over 600 food items rise in June; Japan plans to replace cedar with low-pollen trees to fight hay fever; no more street drinking in Shibuya; Japan’s high-tech toilets all the rage internationally and a criminal who picked the wrong store to rob.

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This weeks stories:

Up, Up and Away
https://japantoday.com/category/business/prices-for-614-food-drink-items-to-be-hiked-in-june

Cedar Fever
https://japantoday.com/category/national/japan-to-replace-cedars-with-low-pollen-trees-to-tackle-hay-fever

Punk in Drublic
https://japantoday.com/category/national/shibuya-ward-in-tokyo-plans-to-extend-night-street-drinking-ban-all-year-round

High-Tech Toilets
https://japantoday.com/category/tech/feeling-flush-japan%27s-high-tech-toilets-go-global

Right Place, Wrong Crime
https://japantoday.com/category/crime/18-year-old-man-arrested-for-attempted-robbery-of-convenience-store-next-to-police-box

If you have any ideas for things you’d like us to include in the podcast — drop us a line at podcast@japantoday.com.

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