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Deep Dive from The Japan Times

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  • Looking beneath the surface of Japan. We talk to Japan Times journalists and guests about current events and trends in Japan.
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  • Japan is doing better on accessibility than you think

    Japan is doing better on accessibility than you think
    Apr 16 2024
    With an increase in tourists heading to these parts, some may be wondering if Japan is a safe destination for those with disabilities. If you’re concerned, Josh Grisdale from the website Accessible Japan is here to help. Check out this past interview with him on everything from accessibility in Tokyo to dealing with trains and the country’s shifting attitudes.
    Hosted by Shaun McKenna and produced by Dave Cortez.

    Read more:
    • Accessible Japan
    • Breaking down barriers (Andrew McKirdy, The Japan Times)
    • Tokyo named among the world’s best destinations for disabled travelers (William Lang, The Japan Times)
    • Behind the push to improve universal access in Japan (Mara Budgen, The Japan Times)
    • New film honors life and legacy of disability pioneer Mark Bookman
    Get in touch: Send us feedback at deepdive@japantimes.co.jp. Support the show by rating, reviewing and sharing the episode with a friend if you’ve enjoyed it. For a transcript of the show, visit japantimes.co.jp, and don’t forget to follow us on X!

    Photo: From easily navigable train stations to the helpfulness of its municipal staff, Tokyo has earned high praise for its commitment to accessibility for disabled travelers. | REUTERS
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    29 mins
  • 190: Sakura stories revisited: Getting in the mood for hanami

    190: Sakura stories revisited: Getting in the mood for hanami
    Mar 25 2024
    We are revisiting some past content on the science, economics and culture of cherry blossom season. Most importantly, we talk about some of the best spots to check them out in the Tokyo and Osaka areas.
    Hosted by Shaun McKenna and produced by Dave Cortez.

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    • In Japan, cherry blossom forecasting is a big deal. Warming is making it harder. (Thu-Huong Ha, The Japan Times)
    • We invite you to get ready for this year’s cherry blossom parties (Cassandra Lord, The Japan Times)
    • Toshio Katsuki: ‘The cherry blossoms have been my vehicle to find new relationships’ (Himari Semans, The Japan Times)
    • Cherry blossoms are just as beautiful on a plate as a branch (Elizabeth Andoh, The Japan Times)
    • Japan’s economy to bloom as hanami season kicks off (Kathleen Benoza, The Japan Times)
    • Our guide to family hanami hot spots (Jason Jenkins, The Japan Times)
    Get in touch: Send us feedback at deepdive@japantimes.co.jp. Support the show by rating, reviewing and sharing the episode with a friend if you’ve enjoyed it. For a transcript of the show, visit japantimes.co.jp, and don’t forget to follow us on X!
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    26 mins
  • 189: A lawsuit puts alleged racial profiling by police on trial in Japan

    189: A lawsuit puts alleged racial profiling by police on trial in Japan
    Mar 7 2024
    Three residents with foreign roots have filed a lawsuit claiming Japanese police officers routinely target visible minorities with searches. In this week’s episode, we speak with the lawyer and one plaintiff about what prompted them to bring the case forward and what they hope to achieve with it.

    Hosted by Shaun McKenna and produced by Dave Cortez.

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    • Lawsuit filed in Tokyo over alleged racial profiling by police (Karin Kaneko, The Japan Times)
    • Making Japanese history by being Black history (Baye McNeil, The Japan Times)
    • Brazilian files discrimination suit (Toshi Maeda, The Japan Times)
    • Racial profiling in Japan is prevalent but unseen, some residents say (Victoria Kim and Hisako Ueno, The New York Times)
    • Lawsuit to end racially discriminatory police questioning (CALL4.jp)
    • Stop racially discriminatory police questioning (change.org)
    • How Shohei Ohtani mastered the media (Jason Coskrey, The Japan Times)
    • How to be an all-star sports parent (Mai Yoshikawa, The Japan Times)
    • Ohtani is taken. It’s enough to make you cry. (Yukana Inoue, The Japan Times
    Get in touch: Send us feedback at deepdive@japantimes.co.jp. Support the show by rating, reviewing and sharing the episode with a friend if you’ve enjoyed it. For a transcript of the show, visit japantimes.co.jp, and don’t forget to follow us on X!

    Motoki Taniguchi (left) and one of his clients, Maurice Shelton, hope their lawsuit can change alleged police practices involving stop-and-search. | LOUISE CLAIRE WAGNER
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    38 mins
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