Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.
Show Info
Schedule: Thursdays, Fridays
(30 min)
Status: Running
Show Type:
Documentary
Official site: www3.nhk.or.jp
(waiting for more votes)
Previous Episode
Buy Now, Pay Later: Convenience or Debt Trap?
Episode 2026-06-12; Jun 12, 2026
An investigation into the rise of buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) services in Japan. We examine the risks of spiraling consumer debt, the lack of legal regulations and assess overseas legislation efforts.
Previous Episodes
| Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-12: Buy Now, Pay Later: Convenience or Debt Trap? | Jun 12, 2026 | |
| 2026-06-11: From White Collar to Skilled Trade: The Resurgence of Hands-on Work | Jun 11, 2026 | |
| 2026-06-05: Negligent or Dangerous Driving?: Addressing the Legal Ambiguity | Jun 5, 2026 |