~~ Listen in as the JAPAN Forward editorial team discusses the stories that continue to shape our outlook after dominating Japan’s headlines over the last year. Articles mentioned in the podcast: * The Year in Our Stories: International Friction that Focused Our Attention in 2020* The Year in Our Stories: International Cooperation Shores Up 'Free and Open Indo-Pacific'* The Year in Our Stories: Japan's Democracy in Action (Domestic Politics)* The Year in Our Stories: Economy and Technology Battle COVID, Bring Inspiration* The Year in Our Stories: Pop Culture Brings Fun Relief to Japan and the World