About this episode

This episode covers various news stories from Japan, including the launch of a regulated yen stablecoin and other significant events.

In today’s episode: Researchers reveal spine secret behind cat air-righting ability; Ninja certification exam draws 131 candidates from Japan and abroad; Japanese university plans clinical trials for womb transplants; Japan’s Supreme Court upholds order to disband Unification Church; Record number of Canadian executives attend Tokyo trade mission; SBI Holdings launches Japan’s first regulated yen stablecoin

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