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139 Slam Dunk Sweeps East Asia: Discussing How "Sports Anime" Changed Japanese Society

Topics for this episode: The commercialization of Slam Dunk pilgrimage sites, even the signs to the restroom are in Chinese characters. Comparison of the Chinese and Japanese basketball systems, analyzing the evolution of basketball education in Japan. The conflict between the school admission system and professional sports, does sports really require "Three Follows and One Big"? Are Japanese people interested in mass sports or "elite" sports? Captain Tsubasa is too outrageous, are you implying Sergio Agüero?

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138 From Angry Middle-Aged Men to Desperate Youth: Possible Solutions to the Sense of Depression in Japanese Society

Topics for this episode: Kishida Fumio was "attacked," and the security team did a great job this time On one hand, elections are necessary; on the other, personal safety—Prime Minister, is your schedule public or not? The "youth version" of angry middle-aged men; this time, the perpetrator is only 24 years old The consumption tax is going up again; people can barely afford eggs anymore Depression, pessimism, and despair: self-destructive young people

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[Preview] Kishida Fumio Escapes a Close Call: No Improvement After Abe?

In the episode launching this Friday, Fan Yiru and Sha Qingqing will analyze and comment on the incident in which Kishida Fumio narrowly escaped being blown up, sorting out and expanding on recent trends in Japanese politics and the Japanese social issues behind this attack. The full version is approximately 60 minutes long. We have selected a portion of about 20 minutes, most directly related to the incident itself, to release in advance for our listeners' enjoyment.

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136 [Revisiting Japan and South Korea After Three Years] Japan Chapter

Topics of this episode: Tokyo in Makoto Shinkai's eyes has never changed; Tokyo is still that Tokyo. Going to Tokyo to observe a baseball game, an event abbreviated as Eye on East Asia. Honorable defeat: A home run hit out the future of Chinese baseball. Still in prime form at 37, Yu Darvish reappears in the WBC arena. What does it feel like to hear the ball slicing through the air at the Tokyo Dome?

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133 Japanese Railway Otaku Culture and the Capital vs. People's Capital Debate

Topics for this episode: Japanese railway otaku? The unique charm of railways has formed a niche otaku culture. "Railways and the Emperor": When railway otaku "meet" scholars of Emperor studies. Railways: an extension of state will and power. State advancement and private retreat: the nationalization, merger, and development of private railways. The zaibatsu and conglomerates behind private railways.

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132 Kishimoto's Deeds Finally Exposed; Memoir Reviews Abe's Political Career

Topics for this episode: BBC steps in to report; what do you think of the Johnny's scandal? Changes in the entertainment structure of Japan and South Korea; even Takizawa Hideaki couldn't bear it? When the wall falls, everyone pushes; the exposure is also the best opportunity for a reshuffling of Johnny's. The current living conditions of the LGBT community in Japan. Providing military spending increases to the US GDP; ridiculous, ridiculous.

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127 Interpreting the Nuances and Shortcomings of the Film Anonymous from the Eye on East Asia Perspective

Topics in this episode: The fragmented plot of Anonymous frequently breaks immersion; what is the prototype of the "Duke" in the film? "With me here, Tokyo won't be bombed," Miao Bin's secret mission to Japan to seek peace The director's details are on point; what are the Ishihara faction and the Tojo faction? See Sha Qingqing's Japan’s March to Militarism Blood and rain in the 1940s; a chaotic brawl involving the UK, France, the US, the Soviet Union, the Kuomintang, the Communists, Shi, Dong, and Dai Restoring realism by forcing Shanghai dialect; Wang Yibo speaks Japanese quite well

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124 "Don't Come Over Here!": Japan's New Dilemmas in Pandemic Prevention

Topics in this episode: How Japan views domestic lockdown easing Mutant strains raging, the Kishida administration enters dangerous waters Review of entry pandemic prevention policies in various countries The Japanese government downgrades the classification of COVID-19; what are the political concerns behind the decision? Traditional East Asian jinxing; can Kishida win re-election next year?

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111 Shanghai Literary Youth's Five Years in South Korea: Experiencing the "Roller Coaster" of Bilateral Relations

Topics for this episode: A literary youth's first "encounter" with South Korea Resolutely deciding to study abroad after working at a state-owned enterprise Going to South Korea with "zero foundation," learning Korean entirely by freeloadng Ordinary South Koreans' impressions of Chinese international students Entering Sungkyunkwan University to study International Politics

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110 Kazuo Inamori: The "God of Management" Who Always Caught the Right Trends—Insights for the Present Day

The special episode long promised to everyone is finally here: https://www.xiaoyuzhoufm.com/podcast/63185198e50e37575adb1e4d The series consists of three episodes, in which hosts Fan Yiru and Sha Qingqing of 'Eye on East Asia,' together with renowned film critic Bo Qiao, jointly look back on and explain the story of "Manchuria Film Association" (Manying), a unique film production institution, and the extraordinary woman Li Xianglan, whose life was fraught with hardship and dramatic ups and downs.

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105 If the King of Hell Wants You Dead at the Third Watch, You Might Still Have to Wait Over a Decade: The Death Penalty Systems in Japan and South Korea

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?

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104 From 'Blue House' to 'Dragon House': When Will the 'Blue House Curse' End?

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'

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