This Week In Japan, Japan’s Go To Travel campaign announces travel reimbursements, and a 17-year-old becomes the new Shogi champion.
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Christian Dakin
Christian Dakin is an editor, designer, and video game director currently based out of Tokyo, Japan. Originally from a small town in Georgia, he studied in Japan for a year in college before returning again for work. Christian enjoys studying Japanese and the outdoors. In his off time, he is most likely to be found adventuring to a castle, belting it out in karaoke with friends, or in a gym somewhere.
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This Week In Japan #14 (July 10th, 2020)
This Week in Japan, Kyushu faces destruction during record flooding. Robots could join Family Mart staff in the near future, and more.
July 11, 2020
This Week In Japan #13 (July 3rd, 2020)
This week, Japan experienced a rare meteor falling above the Kanto region, and the candidates for Tokyo political offices show their uniqueness.
July 4, 2020
This Week In Japan #12 (June 26th, 2020)
This week we discuss the prime minister’s first day off in 148 days as well as some tips to make wearing a mask easier, square watermelons, and much more!
June 27, 2020
Tokyo Comes Back to Life with a Complete Reopening
Host and hostess clubs gear up their alcohol spray and thermometers as Tokyo completely reopens all businesses. PS5 is revealed but details are missing.
June 20, 2020
Tokyo Lifts The Alert and BLM Protest Held in Osaka
This week in Japan, Tokyo lifted its alert status and loosened conditions for businesses. Black Lives Matter supporters gathered in Osaka.
June 13, 2020
Blue Impulse Fly Over Tokyo As Tokyo Goes On Alert
This week in Japan, Tokyo went on alert as corona infections increased, while Blue Impulse jets flew over Tokyo to support medical staff.
June 6, 2020
Japan Lifts the State of Emergency
Japan has lifted the state of emergency, but will gradually return to normal. Cyber bullying has led a Terrace House member to her death. This could mean the end of the popular series for good.
May 30, 2020
Gambling Scandal Exposed and Demon Slayer Manga Ends
A top prosecutor in Japan steps down after admitting to gambling on a mahjong game. The popular series Demon Slayer finishes up it’s last chapter, leaving fans wanting more.
May 23, 2020
Olympian Switches to Uber Eats and Record Anime Put on Hold
Prime Minister Abe Shinzo has announced a lift on the national state of emergency for 39 prefectures. Meanwhile, we see how daily life in Japan is affected while living with Corona.
May 16, 2020