From same sex partenerships, to spikes in wages, this week, Alex and Mitch talk about all things Japan!

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https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/01/96abf7107327-japan-pm-calls-for-aggressive-wage-hikes-in-push-for-redistribution.html

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