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Jake Adelstein is the first foreigner to work on Japan's largest daily newspaper. He seeks advice from a renowned crime reporter before his first assignment.

Jake Adelstein seeks advice from a legendary crime writer on how to approach his new job on Japan's largest daily newspaper. He quickly realises that life covering the organised crime beat is likely to be anything but straightforward.

Jack Klaff reads this gritty memoir by Jake Adelstein.

Abridged and produced by Jane Marshall Productions for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.

15 minutes

Last on

Wed 3 Jun 2015 02:45

Broadcasts

  • Tue 27 Jul 2010 09:45
  • Wed 28 Jul 2010 00:30
  • Tue 2 Jun 2015 14:45
  • Wed 3 Jun 2015 02:45

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