Real Issues, Real Voices, Real Japan Podcast

Real Issues, Real Voices, Real Japan Podcast


Latest Episodes

#23 Sports Talk — Sumo's Summer Basho Preview with Jim Armstrong
May 11, 2023

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

#47 Real Issues, Real Voices, Real Japan Podcast – Ed Odeven and Colin Morrison on Naoya Inoue Becoming the Undisputed Bantamweight Champion
December 17, 2022

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.

#46 Real Issues, Real Voices, Real Japan Podcast – Colin Morrison on the FIFA World Cup and Japan's Exciting Run
December 04, 2022

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.

#45 Real Issues, Real Voices, Real Japan Podcast – Colin Morrison on Japan's FIFA World Cup Win vs Germany
November 25, 2022

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

#15 Sports Talk ー Analyzing The Outcome At Sumo's Autumn Basho With Jim Armstrong
September 30, 2022

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

#44 Real Issues, Real Voices, Real Japan Podcast – The Return of the Tokyo Game Show
September 18, 2022

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.

#43 Real Issues, Real Voices, Real Japan Podcast – Grant Newsham on Japan’s Security
September 15, 2022

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

#42 Real Issues, Real Voices, Real Japan Podcast – Introducing Japan 2 Earth
August 19, 2022

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.

#41 Real Issues, Real Voices, Real Japan Podcast – Wrapping Up Fuji Rock 2022
August 01, 2022

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.

#40 Real Issues, Real Voices, Real Japan Podcast – Wrapping Up Fuji Rock Day 2
July 31, 2022

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.