Japanese Politics are WILD (sometimes)

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Conbini Cult

Conbini Cult Pod

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Living in another country sure can be interesting. Is being foreigners in Japan our whole personality? I guess so. Stick around for silly stories (from us and you, the listeners) about work, dating, language learning, embarrassing moments, current events, and deep dives on Japan-related topics we’re curious to learn more about.

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Japanese Politics are WILD (sometimes) | Conbini Cult Ep 68

Conbini Cult

49 minutes 19 seconds

1 week ago

Japanese Politics are WILD (sometimes) | Conbini Cult Ep 68

In the wake of recent elections and even Japan making history with their first female prime minister, let’s chat very simply about politics. We’ll talk about some silliness with last year’s Tokyo governor election, and some other odd politicians that’ve made their mark on meme history and caused a stir on social media. THE EPISODE IS MEANT TO BE LIGHTHEARTED, and just a general overview of how politics works here. We are not looking for a political debate.

Got questions or want to share your story? Send us an email at conbinicultpod@gmail.com

Frankie - @franklinthewoman

Cheyenne - @lostwithlow

References:Rep. Shiomura Ayaka Pushes Against Teenage Pornography; Colleagues Laughhttps://unseen-japan.com/rep-shiomura-ayaka-pushes-against-teenage-pornography-colleagues-laugh/

Who is Japan's 'Iron Lady' Sanae Takaichi?https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crkj5e73xkmo

Japan’s “Iron Lady” faces a fractured political landscapehttps://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/japan-s-iron-lady-faces-fractured-political-landscape

Japanese Joker Yusuke Kawai Fails Miserably in Xenophobic Election Campaignhttps://www.tokyoweekender.com/japan-life/news-and-opinion/japanese-joker-yusuke-kawai-fails-miserably-xenophobic-election-campaign/#67201a4981320

How Japan’s “Far-Right” Fooled Millions (But It’s Already Falling Apart)https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=35&v=K5R69XlhxcE&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reddit.com%2F

How Japan's Biggest Idiot Singlehandedly Destroyed a Political Partyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZG95grO-vc

JAPAN'S Politics are UNHINGED.... and I LOVE IT!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iv4lCUijTk

Nonomura Ryuutaro The Meme of Japan's Most Embarrassing Manhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76UbRfD9JBw

Japan Joker Party Tokyo Election Public Address | Full Translation [06/25]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfpWqK586Oo

Professionally Annoying Man Tries To Kick All Tourists From Japanhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQ5u16NUKMU&t=906s

Time stamps

00:00 hello/overview/disclaimer

02:29 politics 101 (no money, govt systems, parties, etc)

05:53 LDP - Japan’s ruling party

07:38 Tokyo 2024 governor chaos

08:50 Joker guy

13:53 “Destroy the NHK” party

22:37 Caught embezzling and became a meme

24:42 laughed at for caring about young women’s safety

28:00 queen of contradiction

31:58 nuisance youtuber turned politician

36:04 Japan’s first female PM

43:02 ultra-nationalist party