Brief discussion of rising COVID numbers in Japan and NTT Docomo's new plans, followed by the car of the future and yet more toxic corporate culture

Brief discussion of upcoming legal changes to surnames in marriage, political scandals that refuse to die, and another uptick in COVID numbers. In-depth look at zoos in Japan and a romp through Japan's criminal underbelly.

Brief discussion of Capcom ransomware, push to get rid of hanko, and coronavirus, followed by in-depth discussion of another cancelled celebrity and the marriage scandal facing the royal family

A brief discussion on bad drivers in Japan and latest coronavirus information, followed by in-depth discussion of difficulty getting coronavirus tests and a father-daughter corporate spat

Round-up of the referendum in Osaka and latest coronavirus information, followed by in-depth discussion of a scheme to take advantage of sign-up bonuses for mobile payments and a profile of an interesting Brit in Japan

Round-up of major stories in Japan in the past week (follow-ups to previous stories about iodine gargle and pig thieves, a possible extended New Year holiday, and a celebrity hit-and-run + coronavirus) followed by in-depth discussion of a gas sniffing party gone wrong and the changing demographics of Japan

Round-up of major stories in Japan in the past week (pear thieves, Suga pressuring mobile carriers, re-release of Suga's book, and coronavirus) followed by in-depth discussion of JR East bringing forward the last train and casino-related political shenanigans

Round-up of major stories in Japan in the past week (the criminal trial for a negligent driver begins, casinos in Japan face more delays, and coronavirus) followed by in-depth discussion of Japan's territorial issues with its neighbors and a magazine failing to send out prizes to contest winners

Round-up of major stories in Japan in the past week (TSE stops working, Suga pledges to get rid of stamps, and coronavirus) followed by in-depth discussion of ANA pay cuts and drug prohibitions in Japan

Round-up of major stories in Japan in the past week (Death of a popular actress, Japanese government begins to ease travel restrictions, and a cashless payment system is riddled with fraud), followed by in-depth discussion of the stigma in Japan against working two jobs and shady dealings in the solar power industry

Round-up of major stories in Japan in the past week (Abe's visit to Yasukuni, arrest of Japan Life chairman, and coronavirus), followed by in-depth discussion of plea bargains in Japan and the issue of fake reviews on Amazon

Overview of major stories happening in Japan in the past week (a new prime minister, COVID news, and a prisoner release after a lengthy sentence), followed by in-depth discussion of politics in sport and a sad case of child neglect.

Overview of major stories happening in Japan in the past week (typhoon, drugs bust, and coronavirus), followed by in-depth discussion of decreasing use of plastic bags and a gang of naughty pig thieves

Book review followed by yet another coronavirus roundup, a transparent public restroom makes its way into Tokyo, and discussion on Prime Minister Abe's legacy as he leaves office

Cautiously optimistic coronavirus roundup followed by more information on the coronavirus tracing app and the latest MEME causing controversy in Japan

Ferg destroys a wasp nest before providing the latest coronavirus news, Kenzo spots a copy pasta speech by the prime minister, and we consider entering the dirt disposal business

Obligatory coronavirus roundup followed by discussion of a politician's questionable claims about a treatment for coronavirus and recent debate surrounding euthanasia in Japan

Coronavirus roundup intensifies, NHK loses a court battle to collect viewer fees, and a business titan gets bamboozled to the tune of billions

Coronavirus roundup (it's getting worse!) followed by discussion of changing attitudes toward the Olympics and the fiasco that is the GO TO TRAVEL campaign

Flooding in Kumamoto, a potential second wave of coronavirus, mario kart bites the dust, and reality tv takes a turn for the worse Lighter coronavirus roundup, followed by more discussion of contraceptives in Japan, and the strange tale of a sexual deviant