About this episode

This episode covers various news topics in Japan, including the World Cup, a new LGBTQIA+ education program, and a debunking of a myth about children's fear of men.

In today’s episode: Japan fans clean up World Cup stadium after opening match; Emperor and empress watch World Cup draw with Dutch royal; UK and Japan agree to £18 billion investment deal; Japan to launch its first nationwide LGBTQIA+ education program; Newly developed Japan citrus variety possibly smuggled to China; JASRAC rules AI-generated music ineligible for copyright protection; Researcher debunks myth that young children instinctively fear men

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