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Webinar women – this is your time to shine! article
28 Oct 2020

Webinar women – this is your time to shine!

Lockdown's tough for everyone but for women in Japan, it offers a chance to reset the work life balance and maybe raise one's profile.
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Challenging China: The Role of the Quad podcast
17 Oct 2020

Challenging China: The Role of the Quad

America says Asia needs its forces in the region to counter China's challenge. But does raising the stakes increase the risk of war?
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Betting on the Sogo Shosha podcast
17 Oct 2020

Betting on the Sogo Shosha

In a surprise move, America's master investor has thrown more than six billion dollars at Japan's trading houses, the sogo shosha. What return does he expect?
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SoftBank’s Future Vision of a happy, connected world podcast
17 Oct 2020

SoftBank’s Future Vision of a happy, connected world

The goal of technology is to end human sadness, according to SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son. His favourite dog Otosan comes along for the ride into the future.
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East Asian men want dating equality article
12 Oct 2020

East Asian men want dating equality

The self-styled "Asian Playboy" wants to level the field with white people.
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Please don’t call me Oriental – I am not a rug! article
7 Oct 2020

Please don’t call me Oriental – I am not a rug!

Oriental is an acceptable word for rugs, food stores and hotels. But is it derogatory to use it for people?
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The sweet meeting with Jim that made me long to bake shortbread article
30 Sep 2020

The sweet meeting with Jim that made me long to bake shortbread

When I spoke to the boss of a biscuit company I remembered my boyhood dream of becoming a baker.
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Getting Drunk With Hello Kitty article
21 Sep 2020

Getting Drunk With Hello Kitty

Japanese women are supposed to like cute drinks but some ladies prefer beer.
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Japan’s “invisible” navy podcast
21 Sep 2020

Japan’s “invisible” navy

The naval section of Japan's Self Defence Force is better resourced than that of many other countries. How does it compare to the navy of the People's Republic of China?
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Britain’s historic post-Brexit trade pact with Japan podcast
21 Sep 2020

Britain’s historic post-Brexit trade pact with Japan

Scottish shortbread's been popular in Japan for forty years. The UK government hopes a new trade deal will smooth the way for other exporters.
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