‘The Week’ Podcast #19: Discover the New SDGs Website, Awamori Culture, and Mark the End of WWII

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In our nineteenth episode, we spotlight the 77th anniversary of the end of the Second World War and our reporting from the ground. 

Then we delve into an exciting new website ー Japan 2 Earth ー dedicated to the issues and debate around the environment and SDGs, released under the JAPAN Forward umbrella. 

Further forward, we look at the ancient and popular culture of Awamori liquor in Okinawa. And in sports, we shoot for the stars with a profile on basketball player Rui Machida. Find the related articles list below.

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Author: Arielle Busetto