Japan’s Emperor Seeks Retirement, Korea’s WWII ‘Comfort Women’ And How Tech Is Affecting The Refugee Crisis

By Worldview

Aug 9, 2016, 3:12pm CT

Japan's Emperor Akihito reads a message for recording at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. Akihito expressed concern about fulfilling his duties as he ages in an address to the public in a 10-minute recorded speech broadcast on national television Monday that was remarkable for its rarity and its hinted possibility that he may want to abdicate in a few years. Imperial Household Agency of Japan via AP

Japan’s Emperor Seeks Retirement, Korea’s WWII ‘Comfort Women’ And How Tech Is Affecting The Refugee Crisis

By Worldview

Aug 9, 2016, 3:12pm CT

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On today’s show:

Japanese Emperor Akihito has signaled his upcoming retirement in a move that many fear will weaken the monarchy, seen as a counterweight to Shinzo Abe’s government. We talk about Akihito’s legacy and what’s ahead for Japan.
We discuss the Japan’s trafficking of over 200,000 so-called “comfort women” during WWII. A performance in Chicago hopes to keep attention on the issue.
A look at how tech helps refugees navigate treacherous journeys and survive challenging living conditions.