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Japan Wut 148 "MICHAEL YON IN JAPAN"


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One of the world’s top War Correspondents, Michael Yon (X), joins the Japan Wut Podcast to talk about the anti-WHO Pandemic Treaty rallies in Japan, and how his analysis of being in the Darien Gap, the Netherlands, Germany, Hong Kong and more applies to Japan’s current situation. Michael Yon has written a series of books to help the Japanese public understand modern day information war. He’s not in Japan to only view the cherry blossoms, folks. Strap in. You are living in Interesting Times.

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PHOTOS

Japan Wut 142 "AI Agencies"

Japan Wut 131 "AI BabySitters"

Japan Wut 117 "Billionaire Hippies"

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… We discuss a robot worker killing a human worker in South Korea, economic inconsistencies on why Japan is doing so great and bad at the same time, and how the Philippines is moving away from China’s BRI and toward Japan’s and the US’ wide open arms.

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PHOTOS FOR SHOW 117

Japan Wut 104 "Boomerang Block"

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… Matt discusses a Japanese wearable air conditioner, and does a deep dive on Japan’s mortality rates, the current effects the response to Covid (which is coming back) is having on the economy and bug bullies in Ehime.


EP. 104 SHOWNOTES

NEW PRODUCT

COVID

ECONOMY

Japan and the World

(Note: See Photos for Rockefeller's "Operation Lock Step" Document)

CHINA

EAT THE BUGS

A male firefighter in his 20s, employed at the Kumakogen Town Fire Department.

Male Firefighter:

"If you refuse, you get scolded. It's a constant state of being, so it was difficult."

The workplace involves 24-hour shifts, preparing for deployments with members of the same team. Meals are taken together with superiors and colleagues, he says.

Last October, during a mealtime, his superior brought out insect food.

"He sprinkled it on the rice like seasoning and said, 'If I eat this, it's not harassment.' He ate a spoonful and then pushed the rest onto me..."

He says he was forcefully made to eat insects like crickets and silkworms, which are commercially available for consumption.

"There were other staff members around, but nobody could go against that superior, so we reluctantly watched with smiles. It didn't taste good, it was unpleasant, and I refused, saying 'I don't want to,' but I was told to 'eat it,' so I reluctantly did."

Insect consumption is gaining attention as a potential solution to future concerns about food shortages. However, many people have reservations, and experts point out the following:

Professor Keimi Oda, Faculty of Law and Letters, Ehime University, who specializes in labor issues:

"If eating insects is not reasonably necessary for job-related purposes, it could be considered harassment. Regarding the relationship between the workplace, the municipal government as the employer, and the employees, there may be a potential issue of violating the obligation of safety considerations."


PHOTOS FOR SHOW 104


Japan Wut 103 "Dementia Bowels"

Japan Wut 98 "Bug Booze!"

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… Matt and DJO discuss bug booze, digital transformation in Japan, and a crazy gaijin rampaging in a Police Station in Japan.

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Show Notes for Ep 98

NEW PRODUCT

Japan’s popular Moonlight brand begins selling broken cookies

EAT THE BUGS

Sake brewing with cricket yeast 

ECONOMY

FOCUS: Yen fall may prove a debilitating blow to Japan, spotlights BOJ

Cosmo investors OK 'poison pill' to prevent takeover

Japan state-backed fund to buy JSR to enhance chip supply chain

Cosmo wins unconventional vote on 'poison pill' against activist

WAR

US to make India into naval logistics hub for Indo-Pac region

Italy brings new warship to Japan during Indo-Pacific tour

Japan deems export of lethal defense equipment feasible: source

TECH

World's 1st 'tooth regrowth' medicine moves toward clinical trials in Japan

LGBTQ

http://dragqueenstoryhour.tokyo/ 

Drag queens read picture books to children in Tokyo [interview]

SGOTW

Researcher at Japan institute denies leaking secrets to Chinese firm

A police officer told a woman, who was berating them in a foreign language, "Go back to China."

It has been revealed that a female police officer at the Higashi Police Station of Fukuoka Prefectural Police made a remark telling a foreign-looking woman, who was suspected of tearing up someone else's lost property report, to "go back to China."

According to the Higashi Police Station, on the afternoon of the 15th, a woman of foreign nationality, believed to be involved, visited the station's counter, stating that she had lost her passport at her home.

When the staff member who handled the case urged her to search her home again, the woman, who had been speaking in Japanese until then, became angry and began berating the staff member in a foreign language. It is reported that she also tore up a lost property report belonging to someone nearby.

Subsequently, a female police officer from another department intervened to mediate the situation, but the argument escalated, and without confirming the woman's nationality, she made the remark, "Go back to China."

The female police officer has expressed remorse, stating that she "became a little emotional." However, the police intend to investigate the incident, including the suspicion of obstructing official duties, regarding the foreign-looking woman who is believed to have torn up the lost property report.

EAT THE BUGS

Sake brewing with cricket yeast 

Japan in Japan

Japan Hopes to Have Nuclear Fuel Cycle Operational by FY24

Japan and the World

G7 ministers meet in Japan to discuss women's empowerment post-COVID

Keidanren to set up committee to help Ukraine with rebuilding

Alleged Tech Leak to China 'Just the Tip of the Iceberg'

SOCIETY 5.0

IMF Announces Single Global Digital Currency in Push to Eliminate Cash

My Number ID system faces further setback with erroneous deliveries

Osaka Expo Announces Theme Weeks with SDGs Focus

COVID

Dr Vanessa Kerry appointed as WHO Director-General Special Envoy for Climate Change and Health

CHINA

In Argentina, US dollars are so scarce that yuan use is at record high


Japan Wut 95 "Air Conditioner Feminists"

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… Matt discusses North Korea joining the WHO, why air conditioners are important for executive equity, more edible bug startups, and how Japanese researchers use AI to find geoglyphs in the Nazca Lines.

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Show 95 Photos

Japan Wut 92 "Blackhole Rainbows"

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… Matt talks about convenience stores offering beer on tap, foreign recruits in Japan’s Marine Self Defense Forces, The US Ambassador to Japan’s recent foray into LGBTQ politics in Japan, and some words on Chinese Secret Police Stations in Japan.

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Japan WUT? 65 - Fuad of Kyoto Protocol - Music n Money $$$

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Fuad Alhabshi, frontman of the band Kyoto Protocol, calls in from Kuala Lampur, Malaysia, to talk about making music in a post-COVID world.

He’s also an economist, and we talk about the ins and outs of Asian business culture — where it’s good, and what desperately needs to improve for future generations inheriting a very messy pickle.

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