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Rorshok Japan Update

Rorshok Japan Update

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A ten-minute weekly audio update in English of what's happening in Japan. No ads. If you enjoy the show, you can support us by buying a shirt here: https://rorshok.com/buy/ Learn more about the Rorshok Updates here: https://rorshok.com/ Thank you!Copyright 2026 Rorshok Podcasts Politics & Government Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
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  • JAPAN: The Prison Sentence of Abe’s Murderer & more – 22nd Jan 2026
    Jan 22 2026

    A retrial system bill, a potential February election, a proposal to suspend the consumption tax on food, cherry blossom season predictions, a medical emergency in space, a Go competition, and much more!

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    Consumption tax suspension: https://japantoday.com/category/politics/japan-pm-mulls-to-include-zero-food-tax-proposal-for-election-pledge

    “Will Japan build nuclear weapons? Why China’s concerns are unfounded, for now” by Lewis Eves: https://japantoday.com/category/features/opinions/Will-Japan-build-nuclear-weapons-Why-China%E2%80%99s-concerns-are-unfounded-for-now

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    10 mins
  • JAPAN: A New Centrist Party & more – 15th Jan 2026
    Jan 15 2026

    Export delays, a spreading wildfire, cross-cultural leadership training, English exam cheaters, a mass attack threat, and much more!

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    “Cross-cultural learning as a foundation for future leadership” by Shihab Alfaheem: https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260107/p2g/00m/0op/031000c

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  • JAPAN: Cherry-Picked Nuclear Safety Data & more – 8th Jan 2026
    Jan 8 2026

    Mayors in favor of foreigners, tuna auction record, Japan’s reaction to the US attack on Venezuela, an earthquake in the west, a New Year greeting cards decline, and much more!

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    “Majority of Japanese mayors say foreign residents essential but most see good and bad effects” by Casey Baseel: https://japantoday.com/category/politics/majority-of-japanese-mayors-say-foreign-residents-are-essential-but-most-see-good-and-bad-effects

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