Best Timothy Langley Podcasts (2024)

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Mission Japan | Russia 35:30

5+ y ago35:30

35:30

In this episode of Mission Japan, we are honored to welcome H.E. Mikhail Galuzin, Russian Ambassador to Japan. We explore the origins of Russo-Japanese relations, the Russian community in Japan and the economic components of a thrilling trading relation. The Ambassador also gives us his insights on the possibility of a future peace treaty agreement…

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Tokyo on Fire | Rabbi Cooper and James Brown 40:46

5+ y ago40:46

40:46

Tim and Rabbi Cooper, of the Simon Wiesenthal Center, begin this episode by talking about Japan and Israel's relationship, the broader Middle East and the progress and pitfalls of the past 30 years. In the second part of the podcast James Brown joins us once more in discussing the Peace Agreement between Japan and Russia.…

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The 2019 Political Calendar | Tokyo on Fire 10:02

5+ y ago10:02

10:02

The Diet session convened just a few days ago, on January 28th, 2019. It will see only 58 Cabinet-sponsored bills the second lowest number since the Postwar era. Yet, a lot is going on in Japanese politics: the upcoming Emperor's ascension, House of Councillors election in July, Tax hike in October, negotiations for a peace treaty with Russia, etc.…

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Mission Japan | Israel 24:28

5+ y ago24:28

24:28

In this episode of Mission Japan, we are honored to welcome Her Excellency Yaffa Ben-Ari, the Israeli Ambassador to Japan. We explore the rich history of the Israeli mission in Japan and the components of today's economic relations between both nations. Join us in this episode as we analyse the blooming relation between Japan and Israel.…

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Mission Japan | Belgium 19:18

5+ y ago19:18

19:18

In this episode of Mission Japan, we are honored to welcome His Excellency Gunther Sleeuwagen, the Belgian Ambassador to Japan. We explore the rich history of the Belgian mission currently in Nibancho, and the significant events that shaped Japan-Belgium relations. This year, Belgium celebrates its 90 year anniversary of the relocation of its embas…

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Carlos Ghosn Re-Arrested | Tokyo on Fire 17:08

5+ y ago17:08

17:08

The Carlos Ghosn scandal continues, with the former Nissan chairman being rearrested over charges of understated income. The international community keenly watches as Japan's judicial system comes under scrutiny. With further developments raising suspicion over CEO Hiroto Saikawa, who was allegedly going to be removed by Ghosn before the arrest, it…

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Superstar CEO Carlos Ghosn Arrested | Tokyo on Fire 42:02

6y ago42:02

42:02

The Carlos Ghosn arrest: all according to the script? Are foreign CEOs treated differently from Japanese CEOs? Were corporate management procedures followed correctly when dealing with Carlos Ghosn? Join Timothy Langley and Michael Cucek as they discuss yet another Japanese corporate giant crisis.By Langley Esquire, K.K.

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Brand 2020 | Corporate Crisis Management 18:20

6y ago18:20

18:20

How do international corporations deal with inept or under-performing Japanese subsidiaries? What do you do if a rogue CEO is embezzling funds from the company? In Japan, there are unique challenges in the business environment that require qualified professionals to swiftly and decisively take action when trouble arises.…

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Mission Japan | Sweden 17:05

6y ago17:05

17:05

In this episode of Mission Japan, we are honored to welcome His Excellency Magnus Robach, the Swedish Ambassador to Japan. In this fascinating discussion, we explore the rich history of the Swedish mission, and the intriguing pioneers who shaped the diplomatic relations of today. This year, Sweden celebrates its 150 year anniversary of diplomatic r…

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Mission Japan | Mexico 27:09

6y ago27:09

27:09

By Langley Esquire, K.K.

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Brand 2020 | Lobbying in Japan 17:50

6y ago17:50

17:50

David and Timothy dive into the inner workings of lobbying in Japan. How do Japanese companies do it? Can foreign companies do the same thing? Can their internal Gov't Relations teams achieve the same kind of results as domestic firms, or does it require something more? Timothy's unique personal history working in the National Diet provides several…

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Betting on the Future - Gambling Legislation Passes | Tokyo on Fire 14:21

6y ago14:21

14:21

True gambling with integrated resorts (IR) will now be legitimate in Japan. The legislation passed the Upper House on a riotous last day of the extended Diet Session. How will IRs impact the economy, tourism, and society? Join Michael and Timothy as they examine this dicey issue.By Langley Esquire, K.K.

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Will Las Vegas Come To Japan? | Tokyo on Fire 37:44

6y ago37:44

37:44

Las Vegas-like resorts in Japan? It definitely could happen: the Abe Administration has pushed through enabling legislation that paves the way for massive entertainment resorts to enter the Japanese market. Up until last year, gambling was largely illegal here as it had been since the Edo Period. Join Michael and Timothy as the delve into the hot-h…

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Brand 2020 | Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Japan (with Tim Romero) 18:45

6y ago18:45

18:45

Japan has seen a resurgence of enthusiasm in its startup community over the past few years. As venture capital becomes more readily available, entrepreneurs are vying for position in the Japanese market. Join David Russell and host/founder of the Disrupting Japan Podcast, Tim Romero, as they discuss the state and direction of innovation and entrepr…

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Brand 2020 | Paternity Harassment (with Glen Wood) 18:09

6y ago18:09

18:09

Please join David Russell and Guest, Glen Wood, as they discuss issues with Power Harassment in Japan.By Langley Esquire, K.K.

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Brand 2020 | AirBnB: 98% of Japanese Listings Gone? 17:27

6y ago17:27

17:27

AirBnB Japan has captured global headlines as recent regulation changes have all but exiled the company from this market. As David and Timothy observe, this comes down to two things: tourism growing pains, and the Hotel lobby earning their salaries.By Langley Esquire, K.K.

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Brand 2020 | Abusive Japan: Olympic Sports (with Yoko Zutterlund) 25:49

6y ago25:49

25:49

From hitting young children to blacklisting athletes who spurn their sexual advances, acceptable coaching practices in Japan may surprise you. Yet, as Olympic Medalist Yoko Zutterlund explains, recent social movements may provide some hope for change on the horizon.By Langley Esquire, K.K.

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Nuclear Niigata | Tokyo on Fire 13:48

6y ago13:48

13:48

Tokyo may not be on fire, but the Niigata elections sure were! Some may even describe them as Nuclear—well, at least they focused on nuclear power. Join Timothy and Michael to find out the results and future implications for Japan’s energy production!By Langley Esquire, K.K.

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Brand 2020 | Keiretsu: Why Foreign Companies Struggle in Japan 18:04

6y ago18:04

18:04

In Japan, if youre working with one company, you’re working with many others. Should one company fall on harder times, then all the others contribute to make up for lost sales—acting very much like a family. We call these units “Keiretsu”, and they run the Japanese economy. Join David and Timothy as they dissect what so many foreign companies fail …

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Brand 2020 | Who the Hell is Dentsu - Japan's "PR" Monster 15:32

6y ago15:32

15:32

Need to whip up a catchy TV ad? Call Dentsu. Need to organize an Olympic-size sporting event? Call Dentsu. Need to quash a nasty story about your company? Call Dentsu. Supporters and detractors agree: Dentsu takes good care of its clients One of the world’s largest ad agencies, its range of activities goes far beyond advertising. Timothy and David …

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Charges dropped: Moritomo Gakuen Scandal Continues | Tokyo on Fire 26:11

6y ago26:11

26:11

In a year-long scandal that has caught the public's eye and resulted in a bureaucrat's death, the resolution may leave you wanting for more. Moritomo Gakuen charges have been dropped--that's right, dropped--against 38 public officials, with only twenty facing internal punishment. Join Michael and Timothy as they cover this chapter's apparent end.…

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LDP Referendum Law Proposals | Tokyo on Fire 41:44

6+ y ago41:44

41:44

Since 1955, the LDP has fought to rewrite the constitution, but continuously fails to bring home the bacon. This week, Prime Minister Abe works to move a step closer by tweaking his 2008 referendum laws. Join Michael and Timothy as they analyze Abe's most recent attempts to rewrite Japan's Constitution.…

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Brand 2020 | Japan Stuck in the Past? The Future of Cash in Japan 20:11

6+ y ago20:11

20:11

Japan exists at the forefront of technology and innovation. Why, then, do we still see ~80% of transactions (jewelry, car, and even home purchases) finalized with cash? Join David Russell and host Timothy Langley as they explore the underpinnings of this practice.By Langley Esquire, K.K.

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Inter-Korea Relations: Abe vs. Xi| Tokyo on Fire 16:36

6+ y ago16:36

16:36

Phalanxes of riot police on Wednesday lined critical chokepoints in Tokyo as the highly anticipated meeting of Japan, South Korea and China’s Heads-of-State was held to discuss North Korea. Join-in as Timothy and Michael delve into the implications and dynamics of this historic gathering.By Langley Esquire, K.K.

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Abe-Trump "Bromance", North Korea Flirts with Denuclearization (with Brad Glosserman) | Tokyo on Fire 31:47

6+ y ago31:47

31:47

This week on Tokyo on Fire: Last week, Prime Minister Abe travelled to meet with President Trump in Florida. Though he stayed out of the sand traps, he has yet to bring home any bacon, leaving room to question his influence with the American President. Will Prime Minister Abe survive his recent lulls, or will rivals Ishiba and Kishida finally take …

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Abe Scandals Resurface, Defense Ministry Kerfuffle | Tokyo on Fire 43:53

6+ y ago43:53

43:53

This week on Tokyo on Fire: Just when it seemed Prime Minister Abe had finally silenced his recent scandals, they have returned with a vengeance. All three Abe scandals--Moritomo Gakuen, South-Sudan and Kake Gakuen--stole entire front pages, returning Abe to his hot-seat. With public distrust mounting, the Prime Minister has lost his mandate for Co…

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Brand 2020 | Why Japanese Corporations Struggle Overseas (with David Russell) 21:56

6+ y ago21:56

21:56

Brand 2020 is back! In this episode we welcome David Russell to discuss Japanese Corporate Struggles to Market to Foreign Markets. Why does Japan have such a difficult time communicating its brand? And why do Japanese corporations seem to suffer from the same problem?By Langley Esquire, K.K.

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Morimoto Scandal Continues, Trump's Tariffs and Ambassador Orr | Tokyo on Fire 57:54

6+ y ago57:54

57:54

This week on Tokyo on Fire: Joining us this week is President Obama's longest serving Ambassador, Robert M. Orr, former Ambassador to the Asian Development Bank. We discuss various Asia relations and the ways recent events have impacted them. To what degree will President Trump’s cuts to the State Department impact America’s soft power in the regio…

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A look into the start of 2018 | Tokyo on Fire 42:14

6+ y ago42:14

42:14

This week on Tokyo on Fire: January 16th marked the fifth year of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's ascension to prime minister. Find out more on this episode how his continued leadership will keep Japan in the forefront of global dominance. A beloved monarch of the Japanese people, Emperor Akihito's final years are drawing to a close. Timothy and Michae…

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Asia Policy and Nuclear Stance | Tokyo on Fire 51:18

6+ y ago51:18

51:18

This week on Tokyo on Fire: The Moritomo Scandal is - surprise-surprise! - back to haunt Prime Minister Abe! Someone in the Ministry of Finance has been leaking documents to the Communist Party who won't let the scandal die down. Will this gather enough steam to take down the Government? Anti-U.S. base Nago City Mayor Susumu Inamine has been voted …

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Thank You For A Wonderful 2017! | Tokyo on Fire 19:04

6+ y ago19:04

19:04

This week on Tokyo on Fire: Empty fishing vessels from North Korea have been found on the northern coast of Japan. Why do these keep washing on the Japanese shores? The U.N. General Assembly has endorsed the Japanese anti-nuclear resolution by a wide margin. But with the rising threat of North Korea, and the uncertainty as to the U.S. defense commi…

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Trump's visit to Japan | Tokyo on Fire 30:46

6+ y ago30:46

30:46

This week on Tokyo on Fire: After finishing his Asian tour, what were the results of Trump's ambitious visit to Japan and how did that affect Prime Minister Abe's ratings in the polls? Join our hosts, Timothy Langley and Michael Cucek, for more details! With a win in the election and a relatively successful Japanese welcoming of President Trump, Pr…

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PM Abe forms his 4th cabinet | Tokyo on Fire 48:27

7y ago48:27

48:27

This week on Tokyo on Fire: Welcome to Inside Baseball! Are you ready for an in-depth analysis of the last week's election? Prime Minister Shinzo Abe celebrated a huge win in the election, but what will he do now that he has the two-thirds majority? What contributed to the huge win of LDP? How will Japan change after this election? Join host Timoth…

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Tourism and Space | Tokyo on Fire 49:42

7y ago49:42

49:42

This week on Tokyo on Fire: First, we welcome Terrie Lloyd, the author of the popular blog "Terrie's Take" to talk about how tourism keeps rising in Japan. With rapid fire growth in Japan’s rural areas now as well, new infrastructural and logistical problems for the Japanese government are on for debate. What about the opinions and feasible intoler…

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Snap election update | Tokyo on Fire 37:54

7y ago37:54

37:54

This week on Tokyo on Fire: We kick off this week with one of the hottest topics in current Japan: snap election of the House of Representatives. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will reshuffle his cabinet in this month. However, more and more election candidates try to get in Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike's party, The Party of Hope. Was it a genius move fo…

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Surprise! | Tokyo on Fire 1:03:57

7y ago1:03:57

1:03:57

This week on Tokyo on Fire: We kick off this week with PM Shinzo Abe's surprise snap election, which definitely isn't a shrewd way to use the North Korean missile crisis to the LDP's benefit. The snap election is planned to happen next month. What does he aim to achieve in the election? Will this plan work out? Second, North Korea has fired yet ano…

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It's not yet Halloween | Tokyo on Fire 1:00:06

7y ago1:00:06

1:00:06

This week on Tokyo on Fire: First up this week is the next election of the House of Representatives. Speculation is growing that Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will dissolve the House for a snap election on Oct. 22 to head off alignment in the opposition camp. At the same time, a growing number of LDP members are angling for Abe's spot as party leader. …

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Gambling in Japan & Abe's New Cabinet | Tokyo on Fire 44:28

7y ago44:28

44:28

This week on Tokyo on Fire: We kick into high gear with special guests Michael Penn and Glen S. Fukushima! First up, Shingetsu News Agency President and Asia Gaming Brief Japan Correspondent Michael Penn joins us to talk about the prospect for casinos in Japan. Will Vegas-style gambling kill the already-struggling pachinko business? Next up, the di…

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U.S. Ambassador William Hagerty Update, and North Korea & President Trump | Tokyo on Fire 34:04

7y ago34:04

34:04

This week on Tokyo on Fire: Tokyo on Fire continues with returning guest Glen S. Fukushima, US-Japan relations expert and Senior Fellow at Center for American Progress, to discuss the latest developments that have been making headlines over the past few weeks. With newly-arrived US Ambassador to Japan William Hagerty, will progress be made on a US-…

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The Cabinet Reshuffle | Tokyo on Fire 24:27

7y ago24:27

24:27

This week on Tokyo on Fire: This week’s Inside Baseball focuses on Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s cabinet reshuffle that occurred earlier this month. With the decreased approval ratings after the Tokyo Assembly Election, what is Abe trying to accomplish with the reshuffle? Will he be able to bring back his popularity in the polls? Join host Timothy La…

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The 50th ASEAN foreign ministers' meeting in Manila | Tokyo on Fire 14:00

7y ago14:00

14:00

This week on Tokyo on Fire: The new Foreign Minister, Kono Taro attended the 50th ASEAN meeting in Manila to discuss the North Korean security issue. How will he handle Japanese diplomacy after the former Foreign Minister, Fumio Kishida had been in the post for more than 4 years? Join host Timothy Langley and Michael Cucek in this discussion!…

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Cool Japan | Tokyo on Fire 27:45

7y ago27:45

27:45

This week on Tokyo on Fire: We are pleased to have Hon. Ichita Yamamoto, member of Japan’s House of Councilors, talk about Cool Japan. He is also a special advisor for IT strategy to the LDP President (Shinzo Abe.) What is the outlook on Japan’s nation branding, as seen from the Cool Japan project? Join host Timothy Langley in this discussion!…

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Can the LDP and Team Abe stay in power?| Tokyo on Fire 29:46

7y ago29:46

29:46

This week on Tokyo on Fire: In this week's Inside Baseball, we talk about the LDP's defeat in a local election. Kazuko Kori, a former member of the House of Representatives, won the Sendai mayoral election on an opposition-backed ticket in a major upset for the LDP. Pundits are increasingly less optimistic about the Abe dynasty's future. Join host …

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The Civil War of the DP| Tokyo on Fire 31:46

7y ago31:46

31:46

This week on Tokyo on Fire: In this week's Inside Baseball, we talk about the civil war going on inside the DP. The struggle within the DP over whether Renho should publish her family registry flared tensions in an already heated environment. What is the outlook for the DP in the future? Join host Timothy Langley and Michael Cucek in this discussio…

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PM Abe, Fukushima, and the new ambassador from US| Tokyo on Fire 47:24

7y ago47:24

47:24

This week on Tokyo on Fire: We start with our analysis of the plummet in the Abe cabinet's approval rating. Mired by scandal after gaffe after scandal, PM Abe's popularity has fallen like a rock. Who's going to survive next month's cabinet reshuffle? Can Abe avoid getting reshuffled himself? Next up, TEPCO has announced that they will be releasing …

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Landslide Victory for Koike Yuriko | Tokyo on Fire 17:32

7y ago17:32

17:32

This week on Tokyo on Fire: We start with the discussion about Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike's victory in Tokyo Assembly Election. Her Tokyo-based party Tomin First achieved a huge win, which damaged badly the opposition LDP. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has been heavily blamed for the defections and complacency within his own camp. Will Koike keep on r…

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Another Scandal for PM Abe | Tokyo on Fire 15:56

7y ago15:56

15:56

This week on Tokyo on Fire: Are you ready for our second Inside Baseball espisode? For those of you who thought that the Moritomo Gakuen scandal could not be beaten (we sure did) - here is a new contestant! Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is again in boiling hot waters as this new scandal emerges. Nongovernment parties started questioning if the Cabinet …

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Tentions in Korean Peninsula | Tokyo on Fire 17:09

7y ago17:09

17:09

This week on Tokyo on Fire: We are pleased to welcome Dr. James Brown and his expertise on Russian relations with Asia back to our show. In this episode of Tokyo on Fire, host Timothy Langley, Michael Cucek and Dr. Brown try to decipher the enigma which is the North Korean regime. While North Korea is going against the international community, what…

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Our Inside Baseball series have started! | Tokyo on Fire 28:09

7+ y ago28:09

28:09

This week, we have started our new series of Tokyo on Fire: Inside Baseball! In this new series hosts Timothy Langley and Michael Cucek take a deeper dive into certain political topics. Our first episode starts with the comments from Prime Minister Abe aiming to revise the constitution by the summer Olympics in 2020. Revising the constitution has b…

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Space and Japanese politics | Tokyo on Fire

7+ y ago

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For this week on Tokyo on Fire, we are pleased to welcome Mr. Chris Blackerby, the NASA Attache at the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo. Michael has returned! In this week, Timothy and Michael catch up on all that has been going on in Japanese politics over the last month. The Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly Election coming in this summer and the movements of LDP…

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