Ep 1: Please Don't Feed the Sacred Deer!

from Planet Japan 2.0 · host Douglas DeLong

Coming to you from the tropical paradise of Okinawa, Japan, Planet Japan 2.0 is a reboot of the popular Planet Japan podcast that ran from 2005-2011. Join Doug and his special guests as they explore the fun and the fascinating in the Land of the Rising Sun!This week we take a look at...Japan's First Female Prime Minister: Sanae Takeiichi's Campaign TacticsThe Truth About Kicking Sacred Deer in Nara ParkJapan's old anti-dueling law and recent manslaughter caseThe Baby Body Burger: Japan's jumbo cheeseburgerLawsuits over marital status deception and dating app verificationChapters00:00: Welcome Back to Planet Japan 2.006:48: Animal News: Deer and Bears in Japan13:05: Food News: The Baby Body Burger19:23: Closing Thoughts and Music Video from MiRenaYou can help support Planet Japan 2.0 by visiting our online shop: SHISA BOOKS & PRINTABLES. This week we're featuring our fun VIRTUAL BACKGROUNDS! While you're there, sign up for our newsletter!You can find lots of great music from our featured musical guest this week, MiRena... on YOUTUBE and INSTAGRAM!

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