‘The Week’ Podcast #5: Golden Week, Kishida Travels, and Summer Begins with Sumo

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In our fifth episode we discuss an interview with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his recent eight-day international trip. We also talk about Japan’s slow return to normal life as Japan learns to live with COVID, photography in the tranquility of Meiji Jingu, and the Summer Sumo Tournament starting as Golden Week holidays end. Find the related articles list below. 

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Author: Arielle Busetto

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