180: Things get warmer with Xi; Johnny’s get the cold shoulder

Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to APEC and NHK's lineup snubbing Johnny's acts are the most interesting topics discussed. The podcast dives into the tensions and territorial disputes between China and Japan, as well as the strained geopolitical situation. It also explores the fallout of the Johnny's scandal and NHK's decision to showcase more non-Japanese groups in this year's co-hocco lineup.