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 and presents to their favorite videogame characters this year.Word of the Week:アラサー (ara-saa)アラフォー (ara-foo)アラフィフ (ara-fifu)This episode was recorded...
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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 and presents to their favorite videogame characters this year.Word of the Week:アラサー (ara-saa)アラフォー (ara-foo)アラフィフ (ara-fifu)This episode was recorded...
Sumo Wrestler who Lost 104 Consecutive Matches Retires
This Week In Japan
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4 years ago
Sumo Wrestler who Lost 104 Consecutive Matches Retires
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, Tokyo.Check out our "Japan Go!" YouTube Channel at youtube.com/japango
This Week In Japan
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 and presents to their favorite videogame characters this year.Word of the Week:アラサー (ara-saa)アラフォー (ara-foo)アラフィフ (ara-fifu)This episode was recorded...
