8:46 on the Record

No new episode today. Instead, please take the 15 minutes you normally use to listen to new episodes to check out the following news stories and podcast content regarding Black Lives Matter and Black experiences of racism and discrimination in Japan.

Show Notes

News articles:

• Ayana Wise, "Why We're Marching for Black Lives in Japan" Japan Times
• Randiah Camille Green, "Photos from Black Lives Matter March in Osaka with Over 1,000 Protestors" Gaijinpot
• Alexandra Hongo, "What's Wrong With NHK's Black Lives Matter Video and Why We Need to Talk About It" Tokyo Weekender
• Austin Freeman, "Once Upon a Time...in Azabu Juban" Japan Times

Podcast Episodes:

• Kurly in Kansai, "BLM Kansai March & Our Involvement"
• Japan Times Deep Dive, Episode 53: "Why Japan Needs Black Lives Matter"

Check out other great podcast content:

• Kurly In Kansai
• Tokyo Speaks (formerly Raw Urban Mobile Podcast)

What is Japan on the Record?

The podcast where scholars of Japanese studies bring their expertise to bear on issues in the news. Hosted and produced by Tristan R. Grunow, Visiting Assistant Professor of Modern Japanese History at Pacific University.