Best Yasu Podcasts (2024)

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Crises of the Liberal International Order, with John Ikenberry 49:06

6M ago49:06

49:06

Jeff spoke with John Ikenberry, the Albert G. Milbank Professor of Politics and International Affairs at Princeton University, on the liberal international order and its discontents. We spoke about the themes in Professor Ikenberry's most recent book is titled "A World Safe for Democracy: Liberal Internationalism and the Crises of Global Order", in…

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Financial Stability, the Fed, and China, with Hal Scott 38:49

6M ago38:49

38:49

Jeff Young spoke with Hal Scott, Emeritus Nomura Professor of International Financial Systems at Harvard Law School. Hal is an expert on bank and capital markets regulation, and testified on Feb 15, 2024 before the House Committee on Financial Services on the "lender of last resort" function. We discussed the recent US regional bank failures and th…

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Japanese Capitalism and Japanese Markets in 2024, With Oki Matsumoto 35:01

8M ago35:01

35:01

In this podcast, Jeff Young speaks with Mr. Oki Matsumoto. Oki is the founder and Chairman of Monex Inc., which was the first online Japanese brokerage. In 2018 Monex acquired Coincheck, one of Japan’s biggest crypto brokerages, and it has also branched out into other ventures including Japan Catalyst, an investment advisory arm, to pursue investme…

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How to Reform Italy, Francesco Giavazz 29:59

10M ago29:59

29:59

Jeff Young spoke with Francesco Giavazzi, Professor of Economics at Bocconi University, and regular visiting Professor at MIT. Dr. Giavazzi was most recently the Economics Advisor to Prime Minister of Italy Mario Draghi during his government, where he worked on structural reform, Italy's response to covid-19, and government efforts to combat inflat…

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How to Undo Japan's QQE, By One Of Its Architects -- Masazumi Wakatabe Former BoJ Deputy Governor 43:36

11M ago43:36

43:36

Jeff Young spoke with Masazumi Wakatabe, former Deputy Governor of the Bank of Japan, and current Professor of Economics at Waseda University, Japan. Mr. Wakatabe was one of the key architects of the Bank of Japan's "Quantitative and Qualitative Easing" (QQE) policy, which has helped raised Japan's inflation rate to the Bank's target (whether that …

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Japan's Surprising Progress on Crypto and Web3: "How Do We Open Up?" 20:31

1+ y ago20:31

20:31

Jeff Young spoke with Emily Parker, Executive Director of Global Content at CoinDesk. Emily leads CoinDesk’s global expansion, anchors CoinDesk TV’s flagship show, “First Mover”, and analyzes crypto developments world-wide. She recently spent time in Japan, and wrote an article titled “Japan Embraces Web3 As Global Regulators Grow Wary of Crypto”…

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The Semiconductor Wars (with Yasu Ota) 40:14

1+ y ago40:14

40:14

Jeff Young spoke with Yasu Ota, Senior Writer, Nikkei Newspaper and author of "Semiconductor Geopolitics Toward the Year 2030: Who Will Control This Strategic Asset". In this book, Mr. Ota's goal is to "look at world and international politics through the prism of semiconductors", discussing the motivations and capabilities of the main countries, c…

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Bill Dudley, Former FOMC Vice Chair 27:03

2y ago27:03

27:03

Jeff Young spoke with Bill Dudley, former President of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and Vice Chair, Federal Open Market Committee, 2009-2018. We covered issues related to the inflation surge, the Fed's "flexible average inflation targeting" framework, crypto, a Fed "pivot", and what markets get wrong about the Fed…

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Inflation and Monetary Policy with Hiroshi Nakaso, Former Deputy Governor, Bank of Japan 25:41

2y ago25:41

25:41

Jeff Young spoke with Hiroshi Nakaso, Chairman of the Institute, Daiwa Institute of Research, and former Deputy Governor, Bank of Japan, 2013-2018. We covered issues related to the surprising acceleration of inflation and monetary policy, the possibility of "deglobalization" in the context of the war in Ukraine, and the challenges and opportunities…

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Jim Cowie, The Cyber War in Ukraine 29:58

2+ y ago29:58

29:58

Jeff Young spoke with Jim Cowie, DeepMacro co-founder and Chief Data Scientist. You know him for his work on atmospheric pollution and industrial production, social media and election forecasting, economic signals from mobile phone location data, and our ever-present global macro and market "Regime" indicator, but before helping to start DeepMacro,…

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Deborah Lucas, Shadow Open Market Committee Member -- The Fed, Inflation, and Fiscal Policy 23:39

2+ y ago23:39

23:39

Jeff Young spoke with Deborah Lucas, Sloan Distinguished Professor of Finance at the MIT Sloan School of Management and Director of the MIT Golub Center for Finance and Policy. Dr. Lucas' current research focuses on developing and applying financial economics to evaluate the costs and risks of governments’ financial activities. She is also widely p…

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Japan's Favorite Snack Raises Price After 40 Years 52:25

2+ y ago52:25

52:25

This week we discuss the remarkable lengths one student went to cheat on an exam, the most unbelieve accident to ever happen when a man falling from a roof caused another woman to fall out of a window, Japan's favorite snack is finally raising it's price by ¥2 after 40 years and a videogame developer has requested that fans do not send chocolate an…

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Crypto, The Uberization of Money, and Why Central Banks Want Digital Currencies 35:20

2+ y ago35:20

35:20

Jeff Young spoke with Eswar Prasad, Tolani Senior Professor of Trade Policy and Professor of Economics at Cornell University. He recently published the book The Future of Money: How the Digital Revolution Is Transforming Currencies and Finance, where he looks at Bitcoin and the transformative potential of the blockchain, the pros and cons of centra…

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Jujutsu Kaisen Goes Big At The Box Office 43:23

2+ y ago43:23

43:23

This week we discuss the huge success of the latest anime movie hit 'Jujutsu Kaisen 0', how a firefighter is in trouble for moonlighting as a Youtuber & the unlikely new toy that's taking Japan by storm! Word of the Week: イクメン (iku-men) This episode was recorded on January 14th 2022 in Hiroo, Tokyo. Join the discussion over on www.facebook.com/this…

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Japanese Team Invents World's First 'Lickable' Screen 51:45

2+ y ago51:45

51:45

This week we discuss the sudden snowfall in Tokyo, the police department that is currently in hot water over a couple of misplaced floppy disks, the world's oldest person Kane Tanaka turning 119, a team from Meiji University inventing a lickable screen you can taste and Convenience store chain Lawson's vision for a greener future. Words of the Week…

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Another Crazy Year in Japan: Christmas Special 2021 47:07

2+ y ago47:07

47:07

This week we discuss Yusaku Maezawa's successful return to earth after 12 days on the International Space Station, a mother's incredible bravery in saving her child from a burning building, an all-boys school in Tokyo that has started a Gentlemen's Education curriculum and we reminisce on the biggest story of 2021 in Japan. Words of the Week: クリパ (…

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The First Japanese Civilian Is Now In Space 37:15

2+ y ago37:15

37:15

This week we discuss billionaire Yusaku Maezawa who just became the first Japanese civilian to travel to space, how prolonged exposure to face masks is causing unexpected anxiety and outrage as a school in Tokyo asks students to relinquish their social media passwords. Word of the Week: 学歴フィルター (gakureki-firutā) This episode was recorded on Decembe…

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Japan’s Fried Chicken Wars Puts Christmas In Jeopardy 28:55

3y ago28:55

28:55

This week we discuss Japan's tightened border restrictions worlding the discovery of the new Omicron Covid variant, how Japan's favourite Christmas food (fried chicken) is facing severe shortages, and how Japanese workers are dreading the return of the high pressure, end of year party known as bounenkai. Word of the Week: バップ (bappu) This episode w…

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Joseph Eagan on Blockchain, DAOs, Democratization of ... Everything 38:53

3y ago38:53

38:53

Jeff Young spoke with Joseph Eagan, founder of Acme Crypto Holdings, and until recently, president of Polychain Capital. Polychain was the first $1 billion crypto fund, and Joseph recently founded Acme. He spoke about his journey into crypto, his belief that blockchain is a "programmable technology" with massive disruption potential, more than "dig…

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Will “Shut the F*ck Up” be Japan's Word of 2021? 37:46

3y ago37:46

37:46

This week we discuss the nominations for Japan's 'Word of the Year' 2021 competition (流行語大賞), JAXA's search for new astronauts for the first time in 13 years, the seemingly positive return to normalcy with low COVID-19 numbers, and how Uber Eats drivers are unhappy with the current state of flexible wages. Word of the Year Nominations: うっせえわ！ (usse…

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China, With Yiping Huang 46:35

3y ago46:35

46:35

Jeff Young spoke with Yiping Huang, Professor of Economics, National School of Development at Peking University, and former member of the People's Bank of China Monetary Policy Committee. Yiping brings a wealth of market, policy, and academic experience to the following issues: How severe is China's growth slowdown? Does leverage create systemic fi…

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Tokyo Team Recreates World's Oldest Oil Painting with AI 35:49

3y ago35:49

35:49

This week we discuss 19-year old shogi master Sōta Fujii becoming the 'Dragon King', JR East performing the 1st ever test run of its new autonomous bullet train system, a 16-year old girl who engineered an AI system to prevent aggressive drivers, a Tokyo team of researchers that made a 'super clone' of the world's oldest but destroyed oil painting …

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84 Year Old Grandpa Becomes Pokémon Master 33:15

3y ago33:15

33:15

This week we discuss an Osaka landmark becoming the centre of an anti-vax photoshop controversy, a disgruntled JR West Train driver who is suing his employer for $0.50 and how an 84-year old Granpa who has become the countries oldest Pokémon GO Master! Word of the Week: 割り勘 (wari-kan) This episode was recorded on November 12th 2021 in Hiroo, Tokyo.…

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Princess Mako Marries & Leaves The Imperial Family 33:53

3y ago33:53

33:53

This week we discuss the conclusion of Princess Mako's long overdue marriage to Kei Komuro and how Tokyo's busiest train line was closed over the weekend for renovations on an impressive scale! Word of the Week: 撮り鉄 (tori-tetsu) This episode was recorded on October 29th 2021 in Hiroo, Tokyo. Join the discussion over on www.facebook.com/thisweekinja…

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Next-gen Vending Machines Take Japan By Storm 36:06

3y ago36:06

36:06

This week we discuss the huge volcanic eruption on Mt Aso in Kumamoto Prefecture, former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's foray into the world of Youtube, the end of a Japanese gamer's epic quest to collect every single Playstation game & how frozen food vending machines are pleasing customers and saving businesses all across Japan. Word of the week: バイ…

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Ramen Shops Ban Ramen Critics & YouTubers 37:44

3y ago37:44

37:44

This week we discuss the upcoming virtual Shibuya Halloween experience, Japan's 1st ever typhoon research institute, the 2021 results of the most appealing prefecture survey, and how ramen shops are starting to ban YouTubers and critics. Word of the week: フロリダ (furorida) This episode was recorded on October 15th 2021 in Hiroo, Tokyo. Join the discu…

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Japanese Climate Scientist Wins Nobel Prize 34:00

3y ago34:00

34:00

This week we discuss Japan's new Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, a brief update of Princess Mako's wedding, and the Japanese (who is now an American citizen) climate scientist Shukuro Manabe, who just won a Nobel Prize. Word of the Week: ロン毛 (ron-ge) This episode was recorded on October 8th 2021 in Hiroo, Tokyo. Join the discussion over on www.facebo…

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Japan to Lower Age Limit in Opposite-sex Onsen 32:53

3y ago32:53

32:53

This week we discuss Japan's new rules on age limits for children in opposite-sex onsen & a new app is being developed to help protect the human rights of foreign works in Japan. Word of the Week: バッシュ (basshu) This episode was recorded on September 25th 2021 in Akasaka, Tokyo. Join the discussion over on www.facebook.com/thisweekinjapan Also, chec…

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Matcha is Gaining Worldwide Popularity 32:39

3y ago32:39

32:39

This week we discuss the growing worldwide popularity of Matcha powder and how the industry in Japan is adapting to meet demand. Word of the Week: 親ガチャ (oyagacha) This episode was recorded on September 17th 2021 in Akasaka, Tokyo. Join the discussion over on www.facebook.com/thisweekinjapan Also, check out our "Japan Go!" YouTube Channel at youtube…

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Inflation and Toward a New Model For Central Banks, w/ Masaaki Shirakawa 42:06

3y ago42:06

42:06

Jeff Young spoke with Masaaki Shirakawa, former Governor of the Bank of Japan. Mr. Shirakawa recently published a book, Tumultuous Times: Central Banking in an Era of Crisis (Yale Program on Financial Stability Series), where he recounts his 39 years as a central banker, and offers his views on critical questions, such as, What is the outlook for i…

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High School Creates First Ever Official Manga Course 35:42

3y ago35:42

35:42

This week we discuss Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga's decision to step down after only one year on the job and a high school in Kumamoto Prefecture will be opening the first-ever manga course for students. Word of the Week: フラグ (furagu) This episode was recorded on September 10th 2021 in Akasaka, Tokyo. Check out our "Japan Go!" YouTube Channel at y…

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Sumo Wrestler who Lost 104 Consecutive Matches Retires 35:40

3y ago35:40

35:40

This week we discuss the underdog Sumo Wrestler, Shounan-zakura, who finally called it a day after a record breaking losing streak of 104 matches and Bandai's popular Gunpla (Gundam Plastic) aims to cut waste and create products from more recycled plastic. Word of the Week: 逆ギレ (gyaku-gire) This episode was recorded on September 3rd 2021 in Akasaka…

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Golf Is Becoming the New Trendy Sport in Japan 31:09

3y ago31:09

31:09

This week we discuss the crazy seasonal weather in Japan and how Golf is becoming the new sporting trend for young Japanese adults. Word of the Week: 銀ブラ (Gin-bura) This episode was recorded on August 20th 2021 in Akasaka, Tokyo Check out our "Japan Go!" YouTube Channel at youtube.com/japango

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Tokyo Olympics Special: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly 48:58

3y ago48:58

48:58

This week dive into the many stories surround the Tokyo 2020 games, including Japan's impressive medal haul and a Mayor in Nagoya who is under fire for chomping on a gold medal! Word of the Week: 陰キャ (in-kya) 陽キャ (you-kya) This episode was recorded on August 6th 2021 in Akasaka, Tokyo Check out our "Japan Go!" YouTube Channel at youtube.com/japango…

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TeamLab's Digital Art Museum Breaks World Record 38:18

3y ago38:18

38:18

In this episode, we discuss multiple scandals involving Olympic contributors, TeamLabs Digital Art Museum becoming the most visited in the world & a Ugandan weightlifter who went on the run, hoping to remain in Japan. Due to a glitch in the recording, unfortunately, there will be no 'Word of the Week' for this episode. This episode was recorded on …

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Giant Head Appears in the Sky over Tokyo 26:57

3y ago26:57

26:57

In this episode, we discuss "Giant floating head appears in the sky of Tokyo" and "IOC Chairman refers to Japanese as 'Chinese'". Word of the Week: マンツーマン (Man-tsuu-man) This episode was recorded on July 16th, 2021 in Akasaka, Tokyo Check out our "Japan Go!" YouTube Channel! (youtube.com/japango)

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Sushi Ninja Busted for Industrial Espionage 34:05

3y ago34:05

34:05

In this episode, we discuss a suspected molester who jumped from a bridge at Shibuya Station, Tokyo Olympics is to be held without spectators, and Sushi Ninja busted for industrial espionage. Word of the Week: メリケン (Meri-ken) This episode was recorded on July 9th, 2021 in Akasaka, Tokyo Check out our "Japan Go!" YouTube Channel! (youtube.com/japang…

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Government Officials Turned Into Anime Characters 36:35

3y ago36:35

36:35

In this episode, we discuss the delayed rainy season in Japan, the Mt. Fuji reopening for the first time in two years, and the Japanese government officials turned into anime characters. Word of the Week: イメチェン (Ime-chen) This episode was recorded on July 2nd, 2021 in Akasaka, Tokyo Check out our "Japan Go!" YouTube Channel! (youtube.com/japango)…

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Government Encourages 4-Day Workweek 31:23

3y ago31:23

31:23

In this episode, we discuss Emperor Naruhito's unconventional, personal statement regarding the Olympics and the Japanese Government's new guidelines to make 4-day working weeks the new normal. Word of the Week: ペアルック (Pair Look) This episode was recorded on June 25th, 2021 in Akasaka, Tokyo Check out our "Japan Go!" YouTube Channel! (youtube.com/j…

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Foreign Residence Card Checker Sparks Controversies 31:46

3y ago31:46

31:46

In this episode, we discuss the controversies in Japan over a new app that allows you to check the authenticity of a foreigner's residence card with a smartphone. Word of the Week: ブラインドタッチ (blind touch) This episode was recorded on June 18th, 2021 in Akasaka, Tokyo Check out our "Japan Go!" YouTube Channel! (youtube.com/japango)…

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We're Back! - Japan Gambles on Successful Olympics 42:22

3y ago42:22

42:22

Yasu & Julian are back after a short hiatus! We've made a few small changes to the show, but we're still providing the same informative and funny conversations that you've come to love! On this week's show, we discuss the current state of affairs regarding the Tokyo Olympics and share some stories of how the locals in Japan really feel about the ev…

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Real Estate in the Post-Covid World, with Amol Sarva 25:24

3+ y ago25:24

25:24

DeepMacro's podcast "The Future of Finance" is focused on data science, technology, and Asia. We bring our contacts in these domains to you. Our guests might be from outside the realm of traditional finance, but their ideas are relevant to markets. Jeff Young spoke with Amol Sarva, most recently the co-founder of Knotel, a flex office company, abou…

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Crypto: Big in Japan, with Oki Matsumoto, Monex, Inc. 20:49

3+ y ago20:49

20:49

Jeff Young talks with Oki Matsumoto, Chairman and CEO, Monex Inc. about crypto in Japan. If crypto is a hedge against runaway inflation and unstable politics, why is it so big in Japan?

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Japanese Entrepreneur Plans Journey To The Moon 33:18

3+ y ago33:18

33:18

Welcome back to This Week In Japan! News Story of the Week: Japanese Entrepreneur Plans Journey To The Moon Word of the Week: 天下り (Coming down from the Heaven) Important Announcement regarding our Podcast [Japanese Explanation] This Week In Japanでは毎週、日本で話題のニュースについて、イギリス人アーティストのJulianと日本人起業家のYasuが英語で意見を交わしています。他にも日本文化や、面白い日本語のフレーズを紹介しています。 (Recorded…

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On Bitcoin (w/ Michael Saylor, MicroStrategy, Inc.) 34:12

3+ y ago34:12

34:12

We sat down with Michael Saylor, CEO of MicroStrategy Inc., and technologist, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and best-selling author, to discuss bitcoin, its adoption, what it means for governments, and what it means for investors and corporate treasurers. We won't even try to summarize the discussion here. Enjoy!…

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Popular Manga Character Catches COVID-19 25:00

3+ y ago25:00

25:00

Welcome back to This Week In Japan! News Story of the Week: Popular Manga Character Catches COVID-19 Word of the Week: ベア (Be-a) [Japanese Explanation] This Week In Japanでは毎週、日本で話題のニュースについて、イギリス人アーティストのJulianと日本人起業家のYasuが英語で意見を交わしています。他にも日本文化や、面白い日本語のフレーズを紹介しています。 (Recorded on February 26th, 2021, in Akasaka, Tokyo) You can also find Julian and Yas…

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Netflix To Offer Full-scholarships To Anime Creators Open To Foreigners 38:17

3+ y ago38:17

38:17

Welcome back to This Week In Japan! News Story of the Week: A Massive Earthquake Rattles Tohoku Region and Eastern Japan Featured Story of the Week: Netflix to offer full-scholarships open to foreigners at Tokyo anime school Word of the Week: Various new kinds of harassments [Japanese Explanation] This Week In Japanでは毎週、日本で話題のニュースについて、イギリス人アーティストのJ…

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Geolocation Data (w/Auren Hoffman, CEO of SafeGraph) 21:58

3+ y ago21:58

21:58

Today we speak with Auren Hoffman, the CEO of SafeGraph. SafeGraph is a geospatial data company working to understand the physical world and how people interact with it. SafeGraph data has been used during covid to answer questions like whether it is safer to go to a coffee shop or the gym. It’s also been used by the Dallas Fed and a large number o…

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Clubhouse App Is Making Big Waves In Japan 28:08

3+ y ago28:08

28:08

Welcome back to This Week In Japan! News Story of the Week: Clubhouse App Is Making Big Waves In Japan Featured Story of the Week: Ramen-Loving Researcher Discovers Tonkotsu Absorbs Radiation Word of the Week: 意識高い系 (Ishiki-takai-kei) [Japanese Explanation] This Week In Japanでは毎週、日本で話題のニュースについて、イギリス人アーティストのJulianと日本人起業家のYasuが英語で意見を交わしています。他にも日本文化や、…

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President of Tokyo Olympics Committee Under Fire for Sexist Comments 27:45

3+ y ago27:45

27:45

Welcome back to This Week In Japan! News Story of the Week: President of Tokyo Olympics Committee Under Fire for Comments Towards Women Featured Story of the Week: News rules are given to fan artists and cosplayers Word of the Week: ぴえん (Pie-n) [Japanese Explanation] This Week In Japanでは毎週、日本で話題のニュースについて、イギリス人アーティストのJulianと日本人起業家のYasuが英語で意見を交わしています…

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