Nikkei Asia News Roundup with Jada and Brian #16(2024.5.3)"’Shogun’ retold for a modern audience"
May 3, 2024
The podcast discusses challenges at Osaka Expo 2025, struggles of Japan's small EV battery suppliers, tech workers held hostage in China, and the reimagining of 'Shogun' for a modern audience. It also explores Japan's depiction in media and female characters in the story.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Challenges at Osaka Expo 2025 and Struggles of Japan's Small EV Battery Suppliers
01:50 • 2min
Tech Workers in China Held Hostage by Non-Compete Contracts and Surveillance
03:50 • 2min
Reimagining 'Shogun' for a Modern Audience
05:38 • 4min
Exploring Japan's Depiction in Media and Female Characters in 'Shogun'
09:27 • 2min