For the Summer Basho, yokozuna Terunofuji's return to sumo competition after undergoing surgery on both knees is the biggest storyline to follow.

Sports writers Ed Odeven and Colin Morrison join the podcast to discuss the latest victory by boxer Naoya Inoue, giving him all four major bantamweight division titles.

Freelance sports reporter Colin Morrison joins the podcast and praises Japan's achievements in finishing atop the Group E standings at the FIFA World Cup.

Football freelance writer Colin Morrison joins the podcast to highlight some key moments in Japan's victory against Germany in the FIFA World Cup.

The 15-day tournament offered sumo fans plenty of memorable moments. Veteran sports reporter Armstrong joins the podcast for a wrapup of the event.

Daniel Robson and Arielle Busetto outline how the Tokyo Game Show has changed since the pandemic, such as the difference in scale and new things to look for.

Japan has taken steps toward better funding its self-defense, and Newsham outlines strategic areas for optimization.

Susan Yoshimura introduces the JAPAN Forward team and listeners to the new website Japan 2 Earth, engaging us with the challenge of achieving the SDGs.

JAPAN Forwards team in Naeba gives a live inside view of the highlights of Day 3 and their favorite moments over the three-day festival.

JAPAN Forwards team in Naeba gives a live inside view of the highlights of Day 2 and a preview of the artists to watch for on the last day of the Fuji Rock Festival.