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Best-selling author Robert Whiting's weekly podcast discusses the past, present and future of Japan. Current events and trends and the news makers who are shaping them are topics. Whiting, who penned the classic "You Gotta Have Wa" in 1989 and "Tokyo Underworld" in 2000, first came to Japan in 1962 and is regarded as one of the foremost experts on the social, political, economic and sporting landscapes of the country. The California native has written for many renowned publications in his lo ...
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Podcast No. 28 - On Junko Tabei, Akio Toyoda, Tsuneo Horiuchi, Dentsu, Saya Takagi
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The best-selling author discusses the history-making mountaineer Junko Tabei, business titan Akio Toyoda, Dentsu and overtime work, actress Saya Takagi and Hall of Fame pitcher Tsuneo Horiuchi.By Robert Whiting's Japan
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Podcast No. 27 - On Tomomi Inada, Hikaru Utada, Takahiko Bessho
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The best-selling author discusses Japan Defense Minister Tomomi Inada, scrapping more 2020 Tokyo Olympic venues, singing superstar Hikaru Utada, karoshi and Hall of Fame pitcher Takahiko Bessho.By Robert Whiting's Japan
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