A special show focusing on Japan

The World

PRX

News, Lethaldissent

4.6 • 884 Ratings

🗓️ 30 June 2025

⏱️ 50 minutes

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Summary

In today's special looking at all things Japan, we bring updates on two key trade deals with China and the United States. Also, a look at how Tokyo’s massive public transit system bucks the trends of traffic and air pollution. And, experiencing the country’s “listening lounges” that offer pure music, with a side of drinks. Plus, a peek into Hello Kitty’s world.

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0:09.9	Another win for Donald Trump.
0:11.1	A key inflation report.
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0:35.0	Japan's double-dizzy demographics and aging population that's also shrinking.
0:39.3	That puts pressure on the workforce.
0:41.3	But even older folks who want to work often can get jobs.
0:44.3	It was very hard to find work at the public job centers because all the jobs has an age cap.
0:51.3	Today on the world, how Japan is dealing with its workforce problems.
0:56.2	Also, Tokyo's intricate web of public transit keeps cars off the road.
1:00.1	Plus, women stepping into the sumo ring.
1:04.1	I'm exuding some kind of aura that I'm going to fight.
1:08.1	And afterwards, my opponent will say that you looked bigger in the ring.
1:12.2	And the global appeal of Hello Kitty.
1:14.4	We all need a little cuteness, you know, in our lives.
1:18.1	It's like, aw, she's adorable.
1:21.3	Have you caught on to the theme?
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