In a banner week PM Ishiba finally meets Trump, gets a poll bump and China makes concessions.

In Episode 11 I talk about Sanae Takaichi meeting Trump, the LDP's increased majority, marital surnames, more scandal for Governor Saito and Shohei Kondo gets censored for criticising Assassins Creed Shadows.

A deep dive into Japan's constitution, Article 9 and how Japan has coped with being legally forbidden from having a military.

Episode 9 covering Yoon's failed arrest and ongoing impeachment, the Constitution Party of Japan, shrinking houses in Japan, regional tourism, Hiroshima vs Kansai okonomiyaki and remote workers in Lawsons.

In episode 8 I discuss the Leader of the DPFP being suspended, Abe's widow meeting with Donald Trump, shared surname legislation and naming your child Pikachu.

In episode 7 I talk Luigi Mangione and his connection to Japan, Tokyo's 4 day work week, Tokyo's efforts to increase child-birth, what a new South Korean President could mean for Japan and Mount Fuji.

In episode 6 I talk about the recent crisis in South Korea, what this means for Japan, shared surnames, family matters and a bear crisis in Akita City.

In episode 5 I discuss more problems for Governor Saito, a possible NATO for Asia, an immigration protest, the history of the Reiwa Party and Uniqlo.