Topics of this episode: From the Atomic-Bombed Nation to the Nuclear Secret Agreement The Japanese drama The Man of Destiny Kishida Cabinet Reshuffle: Same Ministers, Different Feelings Which Japanese Ministry is the Strongest? Special Ministers Can Also Rise to Prominence
Topics for this episode: Part 1 [Dialogue] The final resolution of the Hikari City tragedy after fourteen years Why the period from final verdict to execution is so prolonged The Minister of Justice who approves death sentences faces significant pressure Are female Ministers of Justice more decisive?
Topics for this episode: Opening remarks: 'Sweet Potato' takes a leave for the first time Why was President Yoon's 'honeymoon period' so short? The 'temperature difference' between voting results and public approval ratings Shigeru Ishiba, who 'found blessing in misfortune' Yoon Suk-yeol's greatest achievement is 'opening the Blue House'
Topics for this episode: Part 1 [Dialogue] The state funeral and XJ ignite topics in Japanese politics XJ's penetration into society: a 'backstage' Japan The strategy of Soka Gakkai Aum Shinrikyo also once tried to 'whitewash' itself through elections
Topics in this episode: Part 1 [Live Connection] Enthusiastic Tokyo Listeners Discuss Voting Which Issues Do Ordinary Voters Care About Most? How Exactly Is the Vote Cast? The "Sudden" Shooting
The assassination incident that occurred in Nara, Japan, on July 8th shocked the world and pulled us back into the modern and contemporary history of Japan, where assassins repeatedly appeared. Liu Yi and Sha Qingqing are guests on this episode, detailing how the process of Japan's modernization was changed by one assassination incident after another.
This episode is the full audio version of the video call content broadcast from 3:00 PM to approximately 4:30 PM on July 8 on the Baidu App platform. At the time of recording, Shinzo Abe’s death had not yet been officially announced, so we recorded the entire episode under the premise of “cardiopulmonary arrest.” Please keep this in mind. Due to time constraints, we were unable to produce detailed show notes for this episode. We apologize for the inconvenience. Finally, the three hosts of Eye on East Asia unanimously believe that listeners who enjoy the show will agree with the following appeal: regardless of one’s stance, we always condemn violence and terrorist attacks!
Topics of this episode: Background and basic dynamics of the Upper House election "Digestion matches" fail to whet the media's appetite Oguri Shun's "bird-walking" incident can also be linked to the election NHK may intervene to block Higaya's Twitter posts Exposé politics and extreme parties are among the few highlights
This episode is a replay of a live link-up session conducted by "Eye on East Asia" on Ximalaya on June 18. In addition to the three hosts, this session invited four guest friends who shared topics related to "Eye on East Asia" and the two countries of Japan and South Korea from their respective perspectives, and together answered questions from listeners on the spot.
Thank you to the enthusiastic listeners on various platforms for your continued support and attention to Eye on East Asia since its 100th episode. From May 1, 2020, to now, Eye on East Asia has strived to contribute interesting and diverse content. We will continue to strive, persist, and innovate in the future. We hope to receive your encouragement, and let us meet again for the 200th episode commemoration.
Topics in this episode: First impressions of Japanese and South Korean football Shunsuke Nakamura's "Perceptiveness" Cha Bum-kun's historical status may still surpass that of Son Heung-min The history of Sino-Japanese football clashes The history of South Korea's grievances and entanglements with Chinese and Japanese football
Sha Qingqing and Zhang Zhan discuss the Battle of Imphal, covering Japan's Southern Operation, the situation in Burma, operational plans, logistics, and the course of the battle.
On May 28, 2022, Fusako Shigenobu, a Japanese New Left activist and former leader of the extremist organization "Japanese Red Army," was released from prison after serving a 20-year sentence. As a representative figure of Japanese left-wing terrorism in the last century, Fusako Shigenobu held the dual identity of leader of the Japanese Red Army and participant in the Arab anti-Israel cause, as well as an ally of the Palestinians. Her release has pulled public attention back to the 1950s and 60s, an era when Japanese New Left factions were numerous and violence was rampant. Welcome to click subscribe, forward and share, and leave a casual comment to give your favorite program some simple support!
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After the Soviet Union's withdrawal from Afghanistan and the end of the Cold War, Osama bin Laden shifted his targets to the United States, launching a series of terrorist attacks against U.S. embassies in East Africa as early as the 1990s. On September 11, 2001, the world-shaking "9/11" incident occurred. This terrorist attack was the first time the U.S. mainland directly faced a threat from abroad, dealing a massive blow to the U.S. intelligence system. The "9/11" incident and the subsequent decade-long campaign to hunt down and avenge the killing of Osama bin Laden together constitute the most significant single event in the global intelligence community. Welcome to click subscribe, forward and share, and leave a casual comment to give your favorite show a bit of simple support!
Topics for this episode: Did Yoon Suk-yeol salute while playing the US national anthem? Was the Japanese Emperor obsequious when meeting Biden? Does it matter where Air Force One lands? Biden's "verbal generosity" to Japan this time was quite appropriate Japan's last attempt to join the Permanent Membership, Korea's coordination helped by hindering
Fan Yiru, Sha Qingqing, and Xiao Wenjie revisit the 2013 NHK morning drama "Amachan" (The Sea Woman).
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Topics for this episode: Submission 1: I stayed in Tokyo to watch rakugo and kabuki Submission 2: I want to find a place to run a full marathon Submission 3: I went shopping near Tokyo Submission 4: I traveled to Kamakura Submission 5: I went on a long trip to play on Shikoku Island
Topics in this episode: Are Bilibili content creators keen on using "meme integration" to give detailed lectures on Confucius? Videos or Anime: Popular forms of "re-deconstruction" of serious classics among young people in East Asia The interaction between the Bilibili platform and the taste habits of "post-2000s" users From "Lecture Room" to Bilibili videos: Characteristics and challenges of media across different generations One person, one camera or heavy editing: Solid content creates million-follower content creators with distinct styles
Since the 18th century, the United States has been fertile ground for survivalism. Entering the 1920s, the Great Depression further stimulated the development of survivalism. In modern times, the rise of fundamentalist preppers represented by "Patriots" and survivalists among Silicon Valley tycoons marks that survivalism has become a cross-class American culture. We welcome you to click subscribe, forward and share, and leave a casual comment to give your favorite show some simple support!
Fan Yiru and Sha Qingqing discuss the phenomenon of Japanese people stockpiling toilet paper in times of crisis.
Topics for this episode: Are Korean screenwriters highly regarded? Do Japanese audiences love historical dramas? How do Koreans view traditional Chinese culture? Musical styles favored by the hosts Employment choices of young people in Japan and South Korea
Hello everyone, this episode is an audio edit of a video chat session linking the three hosts.