Speculative fiction writer, long-term resident of Japan and Bram Stoker Award finalist Thersa Matsuura explores all that is weird from old Japan—strange superstitions, folktales, cultural oddities, and interesting language quirks. These are little treasures she digs up while doing research for her writing.
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This is a weekly English podcast about all things Japan! If you want to learn English or about Japanese culture, news life, and other fun things, give us a listen.
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Discover Japan through conversations with fascinating people. Every episode host Tony Vega is joined by a guest to talk about all aspects of Japan, including the Japanese language, history, Japanese pop culture, food, anime, manga, movies, music, comedy, the impact of Japanese culture around the world, underground social movements, social issues in Japan, and much more. Episodes are released on the first of every month. Bonus episodes are regularly released on the fifteenth of the month. For ...
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A look into the curious world bridging Japan and the USA.
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Every other week, tune into 8-4 Play for talk about Japan, video games, and Japanese video games, straight from the 8-4 offices in beautiful downtown Tokyo.
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This podcast, assembled by a former PhD student in History at the University of Washington, covers the entire span of Japanese history. Each week we'll tackle a new topic, ranging from prehistoric Japan to the modern day.
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Two guys podcasting about the obscure side of Japan you haven't heard about but probably should.
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This is the latest news in Chinese from NHK WORLD RADIO JAPAN. This service is daily updated. For more information, please go to https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/.
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Independent filmmaker Chris Broad brings you his multi-award winning YouTube channel Abroad In Japan in podcast form. Aided by broadcaster Pete Donaldson, they bring you a taste of life in the most unique country in the world, from great cuisine to capsule hotels, current events and tips on how to spend your time there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This podcast offers a firsthand exploration of my and other foreigners' experiences living in Japan, providing intimate insights into daily life, cultural nuances, and the unique aspects of Japanese society. Through personal anecdotes and discussions, listeners gain a deeper understanding of the intricacies of Japanese culture and the enriching journey of adapting to life in Japan.
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Sengoku Daimyo's Chronicles of Japan is a Japanese history podcast where we will be going through a chronological history of Japan. We will start with prehistory and continue up through the Meiji period. Episodes are released as soon as they are available--working on a monthly release schedule.
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This is the latest news in English from NHK WORLD RADIO JAPAN. This service is daily updated. For more information, please go to https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/.
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Stories of Japan’s Dark History, Unbelievable Folklore, Ghost Stories, and Urban Legends.
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A Bi-Weekly adventure on all things Japan, our lost without moments and so much more.
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A hodgepodge of guest interviews, personal narratives, recent news, history, and Japan-related memes and cultural phenomena.
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Welcome to Sightseeing Japan! Join hosts Jason Nieling and Paul Bresin as they explore the land of the rising sun. New podcast episodes are released every other week covering a range of topics, from geisha to vending machines and everything in between.
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The GOT FADED JAPAN podcast opens a tinted window into Japan’s subculture, wild news, hidden peoples, underground parties, and all the other weekly fun, mischief & mayhem!
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A podcast about the craft of comics
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Learn Japanese Pod is a podcast to help you speak natural fluent Japanese
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Join writer/Japanophile Josh Furr on a treasure hunt through the "back" of Japan: the underrated and overlooked Hokuriku region, including present day Fukui, Niigata and Toyama prefectures.
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Join sports journalist John Gunning; star X-League quarterback Aaron Ellis of the Dentsu Caterpillars; and pro football historian Greg St. James of the Sports History Network, as they cover the Japanese gridiron game.
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A podcast to the chilling realm of Japanese horror and scary stories. My name is Jumpei, and I will invite you to the mysterious world of Kaidan, exploring spine-tingling experiences that have haunted Japan... --- *Kaidan is a type of scary story that has been popular entertainment in Japan for centuries. You might imagine some kind of traditional ghost stories, Yokai and monster folklore, or maybe any temple-shrine-related thing. But Kaidan also consists of some supernatural tales, urban le ...
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What is Japanese food? Sushi, or ramen, or kaiseki? What about Izakaya? Akiko Katayama, a Japanese native, New York-based food writer and director of the New York Japanese Culinary Academy, tells you all about real Japanese food and food culture. With guests ranging from sake producers with generations of experience to American chefs pushing the envelope of Japanese gastronomy, Japanese cuisine is demystified here!
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This is the latest news in Spanish from NHK WORLD RADIO JAPAN. This service is daily updated. For more information, please go to https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/.
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Japan news analysis, AI market trends from Tokyo, odd Japanese products, and rising conflict in the Indo-Pacific region.
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A weekly discussion of the geopolitical implications of current events in the Asia-Pacific, hosted by Ankit Panda and Catherine Putz from The Diplomat, with regular guests.
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The Japan Business Mastery Show aims to draw back the velvet curtain on what is rerally going on with doing business in Japan. Everything is so different here it can be confusing. This show will take you through all those minefields and position you for success in this market.
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Startups and venture capital work differently in Japan and are developing in very different ways. Disrupting Japan introduces you to some of the most important innovator in Japan and explains what it’s really like to be an innovator in a society that prizes conformity.
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Weekly chats between sports reporters John E. Gibson and Jim Allen with other guests on occasion.
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From Japan Real Estate market fundamentals, with a special focus on investment - through guides, tips, tricks and interviews with industry experts - this podcast is your one-stop-shop for audio content related to one of the world's most exciting (and profitable!) property markets. Find us at http://www.nippontradings.com
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A weekly roundup of the week's biggest — and smallest — national news, crime, politics and entertainment stories from Japan Today with a dash of opinionated commentary and a sprinkling of readers' comments. Ready for you every Friday evening (JST).
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We're just two guys living in Japan and here to share our stories. Hopefully, you'll get to hear about a side of japan that most people dont talk about.
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Adventure, hidden secrets, cultural discovery, as well as how to get to, and enjoy Japan from near or far. A podcast for everyone. Weekly podcast-exclusive topics, as well as going in-depth on topics covered on the Tokyo Lens YouTube Channel (YouTube.com/TokyoLens). !!!WARNING!!! This podcast is a 100% unfiltered, nearly-unedited, ramble-a-thon where we get distracted, go off topic, and just enjoy a great time getting lost in thought together! You've been warned (^_-) Welcome to the Tokyo Le ...
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Interviews with Scholars of Japan about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/japanese-studies
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Seek Sustainable Japan launched in 2020 to entertain and inspire us all, sparking ideas through discussions about Japanese culture, travel & traditions with insiders and experts across Japan. All of the guests on the show are creating a more sustainable [i.e. better people-planet-profits balance] Japan in some way through their work, projects and way of life.
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Learn Japanese with Free Podcasts Whether you are student or a seasoned speaker, our lessons offer something for everyone. We incorporate culture and current issues into each episode to give the most informative, both linguistically and culturally, podcasts possible. For those of you with just the plane ride to prepare, check our survival phrase series at JapanesePod101.com. One of these phrases just might turn your trip into the best one ever!
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Distilled spirits have been made in Japan for over 600 years, but even today these drinks remain unknown outside the Land of the Rising Sun. Join shochu and awamori ambassadors Christopher Pellegrini and Stephen Lyman bi-weekly for a deep dive into Japan's best kept secrets. If you enjoy exploring craft spirits from around the world, but think whisky is the most popular Japanese spirit, you are in for a treat with the Japan Distilled podcast.
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Japan's Top Business Interviews is the premier business interview podcast for people who want to know more about business in japan. The guests cover a range of industries and organisation sizes, to present a thorough overview of issues with leading in Japan. If you are a leader, especialy someone leading in Japan, then this is the podcast for you.
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A weekly Japanese football podcast focusing on the J.League.
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This is the latest news in Persian from NHK WORLD RADIO JAPAN. This service is daily updated. For more information, please go to https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/.
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NHK WORLD RADIO JAPAN - Chinese News at 23:30 (JST), October 03
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NHK WORLD RADIO JAPAN - Chinese News at 23:30 (JST), October 03By NHK WORLD-JAPAN
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NHK WORLD RADIO JAPAN - English News at 20:55 (JST), October 03
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NHK WORLD RADIO JAPAN - Spanish News at 18:30 (JST), October 03
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NHK WORLD RADIO JAPAN - Persian News at 13:00 (JST), October 03
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Chris Met Japan’s Angriest Man. It Wasn’t Fun.
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Grab the statue and run, Chris! Pete and Mr Broad have returned from their respective holidays and they're recounting tales of awful men and stairwell ripostes! AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages - Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Got Faded Japan ep 756! Beer Tasting, The Local News & The Michigan Kru!
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Got Faded Japan ep 756! In this action packed episode, Johnny returns to the Michigan motherland and kicks it with Got Faded Japan legends, Chris, KC and Bill! And as you guessed it, the gang fires up beer tasting, local events, cultural hilarity and of course the weekly bizarre news! FADE ON! -------------------------------------------------------…
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Why is a former race car driver in charge of Japan’s New Capitalism? Where are the laser boats being deployed in the Indo-Pacific? Will Japan’s AI Golf Devices open the genie’s bottle? Follow the Podcast: X / Facebook Page / Instagram Official Website, please share: matthewpmbigelow.com Show Notes JAPAN New LDP Leader Ishiba’s Economic Vision Point…
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Our guest is Shiho Tanaka who is the head sommelier at Tsukimi, the Michelin-starred kaiseki restaurant in the East Village, Manhattan. The restaurant offers great selections of sake and wine to pair with chef Takanori Akiyama’s original kaiseki-style dishes. Recently, Japanese wines were added to the list and Shiho is one of the most knowledgeable…
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Japan's Three Great Ghost Stories (Ep. 157)
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Japan’s Three Great Ghost Stories, featuring vengeful female spirits, have captivated audiences for centuries through various art forms, including ukiyo-e prints and modern horror films. [This description contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.] Uncanny Ja…
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How to Buy a Holiday Home in Japan?
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Two conversations with first-time buyers Our fabulous gala dinner tickets for this weekend's Japan real estate summit in Shibuya, Tokyo, are now live, and numbers need to be finalized by 2 October - [secure your seats today!!!](https://summit.realestate.jp Find us at https://nippontradings.com/ for advice, consultations, free referrals to local pro…
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Autumn has arrived in Japan, and the crew sits down to first talk about Aaron's six touchdown performance against the Bulls Eyes in X1 Area week two play and the state of the Caterpillars as they seek to move back up to X1 Super. The guys then talk about the week that was in the X1 Super and give their insights as to who is trending up and down, sh…
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Japan has unique television programming that has gained a reputation internationally for being extremely wacky and sometimes even dangerous. Join Jason and Paul as they explore the wild world of reality TV and game shows in Japan! Topics Covered: What is TV like in Japan? Denpa Shonen Terrace House Old Enough Iron Chef Takeshi’s Castle Wafu Sohonke…
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Working and Staying in Japan Illegally Interview: Lost Without Japan Season 4 Ep 2 (Explicit)
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Working and Staying in Japan Illegally Interview: Lost Without Japan Season 4 Episdoe 2 (Explicit) Welcome to a very special episode of Lost Without Japan, in which we sit down with Jim and discuss how he ended up working and living illegally in Japan. Website: https://www.hokkaidonaturetours.com/ Email: hokkaidonaturetours@gmail.com Beez.Neez (Sam…
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The NHK Man - Harassing people is his mission!
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Send us a text In this episode, Ethan and Naif talk about the NHK Man! NHK (the Japanese National Broadcasting Network) requires citizens, by law, to pay for their services whether you want their channel or not! However, they can only go after you if you sign a contract for which very aggressive/rude so called salesmen force you to sign! Everyone i…
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The Shimabara Rebellion, Yokai and More! (Charles Kowalski) | Japan Station 136
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On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about the Shimabara Rebellion, yÅkai and more with the author of the Simon Grey books, Charles Kowalski. 👉Topics Discussed What is the Shimabara Rebellion (島原ã®ä¹±, Shimabara no ran) About the hidden Christians of Nagasaki/Shimabara About the building of Shimabara Castle About researching the Shimaba…
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In this episode, I sit down with John, an Australian podcaster living in Nagoya and the host of the “Ohazassu” morning podcast. We delve into his experiences in Japan, fatherhood, and the journey of learning a new language and culture. John also opens up about his cancer diagnosis and treatment within the Japanese medical system. His story is inspi…
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Vol. 14.33: Tyler Austin, Hawks And Giants Win Respective League Titles, Rockin with Roki, HighHeat ...
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Tyler Austin of Yokohama DeNA is the guest, we look at the Hawks winning the Pacific and the Giants taking the Central leagues, the playoff races, go Rockin with Roki & handle some HighHeat.
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In this podcast, we’ll dive into the process of opening a bank account in Japan, providing you with essential vocabulary and practical phrases that will help you confidently handle your finances. Not only will you learn how to navigate the specific steps of opening an account, but we’ll also cover useful language for managing money in various situa…
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Episode 16: Diphthongs and Some Tasty Grains
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Back to School, all you Backers! Well, at least me anyway. Class in session (for adults) and it's time to harvest what brain cells are left. Speaking of harvest, it's that magical season in Japan again when that most humble - and crucial - of grains is collected and consumed: rice. And wearing the crown is the Niigata-native "koshihikari", but how …
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222 Shota Adam, Growth Lead, Employee Number One, Koala Sleep Company
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This week on the Footnotes to the Revised Introduction to Japanese History: many describe Zen as the religion of the samurai. In reality, it was not--but samurai influence was crucial to making Zen a part of Japan's cultural framework. That history is bound up in a system called the "Five Mountains"; so how did that system come to be? Show notes he…
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Sept. 27, 2024: Noto floods, Japan vs China and Russia, lame ducks, death penalties and e-scooters
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Sept. 27, 2024 — In this episode, Jeff and Kong discuss the natural disasters plaguing the Noto Peninsula, airspace breaches of Japan by China and Russia, the latest political meeting between Prime Minister Kishida and President Joe Biden, the treatment of death-row inmates in Japan and the question of capital punishment plus an update on electric …
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Wrongful Death Row Inmate Exonerated After 50 Years| STJ 260
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We love acronyms! Our workplaces are thriving with them such that we can hold extended conversations composed entirely of seemingly impenetrable codes. They are handy though and this one R.E.AL. is short and serviceable to describe best practice leadership attributes. It always good to have evidence around pontification. “Reliable” is an obvious ch…
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Talking Koji Cocktails with Grant Lavrenz (ep. 82)
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In episode 82 our host Stephen Lyman sits down at Khaluna Restaurant in Minneapolis with Grant Lavrenz who is doing amazing things with koji spirits in his cocktail program.By Christopher Pellegrini and Stephen Lyman
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#39 Round Hole in the Basement - Japanese horror & scary story of Kaidan
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"There was something like a giant iron hoop hanging down vertically." Where has he gone? But there is no other choice for me but to go as well anyway. Then I wake up to... what's going on actually? Today's story is about a classic mystery Kaidan masterpiece posted on 2chan, the Japanese message board website. --- Official Website: https://japan-ma…
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Japan's Top-3 PM Candidates views on Energy, Tax & Social Issues | Rural Solar Pushback & Strategies
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On September 27th 2024 - the ruling LDP party will choose their next president from a group of seven candidates, but there are 3 top contenders are in the spotlight: Kishida, Ishiba and Takaichi. Sustainability is the underlying theme of all the big issues for the next Japan Prime Minister: energy, tax & social issues - it's worth having a look at …
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Business Etiquette in Japan and the United States(日本とアメリカのビジネス・エチケット)- #361
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🎙️ ビジネス・エチケットを学ぼう:日本とアメリカのビジネスマナーの違い! 🌏🤝 日本とアメリカにおいて、ビジネスマナーの「するべきこと」と「してはいけないこと」を楽しく学ぶ探検に出かけてみませんか? 🎩✨ お辞儀の極意から完璧な握手のコツまで、様々な観点から掘り下げていきます。さらに、ちょっとした会話のコツや、ビジネスミーティングにおける飲食のエチケットについてもご紹介します。 東京での人との距離感の取り方や、ニューヨークでの会話の流れをつくる方法などはどうなっているでしょう?今回のエピソードでしっかりカバーしています。 海外出張に備えている方も、国際的なオフィス文化に興味がある方も、スムーズでプロフェッショナルなやり取りをするためのヒントが満載です(もちろん個性を踏まえながらですが、笑)…
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Everything you ever wanted to know about Fintech in Japan
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We live in a global financial system, but the fintech innovation is surprisingly local.Makoto Shibata, the head of FinoLab, has been leading financial innovation Japan for over 20 years, long before the term fintech existed. We talk about the evolution of Japan's fintech landscape, and which fintech sectors are facing consolidation and which are fa…
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The Relations of Estonia and Japan from the 19th Century to early-21st Century
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Is there much to say about historical ties between two countries that are 8000 kilometres apart from each other? Actually, yes. In this episode Ene Selart, Junior Lecturer at University of Tartu, talks about her new book The Relations of Estonia and Japan from the 19th Century to early-21st Century (Tartu Ülikooli Kirjastus, 2024) which explores su…
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Unit 731 rises in Pingfang in World War II to covertly perform human experimentation, resulting in the death of hundreds of thousands. The barbarity of their experiments defy human comprehension. Hear the tale of the Japanese doctor who used Chinese prisoners to study frostbite, and his fall from grace decades later.…
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