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Season 1 / Year 2022

EpisodeNameAirdate
2022-03-14Age of Legal Adulthood to Be Lowered to 18 in AprilMärz 14, 2022
2022-04-04People in Japan Donate 4 Billion Yen to Ukraine through EmbassyApr. 4, 2022
2022-04-18Sightseeing Route Reopens in Owakudani, HakoneApr. 18, 2022
2022-05-02Researchers Develop Plastic That Decomposes after UseMai 2, 2022
2022-05-16International Organization Formed to Fight Manga, Anime Piracy SitesMai 16, 2022
2022-05-30Frequent "Anomalous" Rainfall in Japan Caused by Rising TemperaturesMai 30, 2022
2022-06-13Bystanders Use AED to Save Girl Who Suddenly Collapsed at GymJuni 13, 2022
2022-06-27Japan Tops Ranking of Tourism Destinations for First TimeJuni 27, 2022
2022-07-11More Convenience Stores Offering Prescription Medication Pickup ServiceJuli 11, 2022
2022-07-25How to Prevent Heatstroke and Save Electricity on Air ConditioningJuli 25, 2022
2022-08-08"Don't Drink and Drive" Applies to Electric ScootersAug. 8, 2022
2022-09-05Japan Aims to Restore International Student Numbers to Pre-Pandemic LevelSept. 5, 2022
2022-09-19New Services Bring Overgrown Produce to MarketSept. 19, 2022
2022-10-03Earthquake Drill for International Residents Conducted in Plain JapaneseOkt. 3, 2022
2022-10-17Number of People Aged 100 and over in Japan Tops 90,000 for First TimeOkt. 17, 2022
2022-10-31Japan Compiles Measures for Potential Dual Outbreak of COVID and FluOkt. 31, 2022
2022-11-14Studies Underway to Reduce Salt While Maintaining FlavorNov. 14, 2022
2022-11-28New Year's Greeting Cards Go on Sale in JapanNov. 28, 2022
2022-12-12Using 3D Cameras to Detect Human Presence and Eliminate Accidents at Railway CrossingsDez. 12, 2022
2022-12-26International Residents in Kagawa Experience the "Henro" PilgrimageDez. 26, 2022

Season 2 / Year 2023

EpisodeNameAirdate
2023-01-23Safety Tips for Driving in Snowy ConditionsJan. 23, 2023
2023-02-06Japan Post to Start Delivering Letters and Packages by Drone as Early as Fiscal Year 2023Feb. 6, 2023
2023-02-20Japan to Downgrade COVID-19 Classification on May 8Feb. 20, 2023
2023-03-06Pollen Levels in Tokyo This Spring Projected to be Fourth Highest on RecordMärz 6, 2023
2023-03-20Justice Ministry Proposes Changing Law to Discourage "Kirakira Names"März 20, 2023
2023-04-03Cyclists Required to Make Effort to Wear Helmet Starting AprilApr. 3, 2023
2023-04-17New Service Makes It Easy for International Residents to Open Bank Accounts on SmartphoneApr. 17, 2023
2023-05-01New Evacuation Plan Aims to Leave No Person Behind in the Event Mt. Fuji EruptsMai 1, 2023
2023-05-15Train Fares to Go Up by 10 Yen to Improve Station AccessibilityMai 15, 2023
2023-05-29New System to Allow Dynamic Pricing for TaxisMai 29, 2023
2023-06-12New Multilingual Guide to Having a Baby in JapanJuni 12, 2023
2023-06-26Japan's Weather Agency to Forecast Linear RainbandsJuni 26, 2023
2023-07-10Farmer Uses Ducklings to Grow Rice Without ChemicalsJuli 10, 2023
2023-07-24Japan Bans Trade of Invasive Crayfish and TurtlesJuli 24, 2023
2023-08-07Japan to Expand Eligibility for Skilled Worker StatusAug. 7, 2023
2023-09-04Japan to Issue Redesigned Banknotes in July 2024Sept. 4, 2023
2023-09-18Swordsmith Forges Sacred Blade for Shrine DeitySept. 18, 2023
2023-10-02Police Warns Public About "Dark" Part-Time JobsOkt. 2, 2023
2023-10-16Cooking Site Compiles Recipes for Disaster PreparednessOkt. 16, 2023
2023-10-30Railway in Gifu Launches New Food Model-Themed TrainOkt. 30, 2023
2023-11-13Miyajima Island Introduces 100 Yen Visitor TaxNov. 13, 2023
2023-11-27More Security Firms Utilizing Drones and RobotsNov. 27, 2023
2023-12-11Smartphone-Based Digital Business Cards on the RiseDez. 11, 2023
2023-12-25New Anime Center Opens in TokyoDez. 25, 2023

Season 3 / Year 2024

Season 4 / Year 2025

EpisodeNameAirdate
2025-01-20Traditional Japanese Brewing Recognized by UNESCOJan. 20, 2025
2025-02-03Very Few Are Prepared for Nankai Trough QuakeFeb. 3, 2025

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