Speculative fiction writer, long-term resident of Japan and Bram Stoker Award finalist Thersa Matsuura explores all that is weird from old Japan—strange superstitions, folktales, cultural oddities, and interesting language quirks. These are little treasures she digs up while doing research for her writing.
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This is a weekly English podcast about all things Japan! If you want to learn English or about Japanese culture, news life, and other fun things, give us a listen.
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A look into the curious world bridging Japan and the USA.
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Discover Japan through conversations with fascinating people. Every episode host Tony Vega is joined by a guest to talk about all aspects of Japan, including the Japanese language, history, Japanese pop culture, food, anime, manga, movies, music, comedy, the impact of Japanese culture around the world, underground social movements, social issues in Japan, and much more. Episodes are released on the first of every month. Bonus episodes are regularly released on the fifteenth of the month. For ...
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This podcast, assembled by a former PhD student in History at the University of Washington, covers the entire span of Japanese history. Each week we'll tackle a new topic, ranging from prehistoric Japan to the modern day.
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Every other week, tune into 8-4 Play for talk about Japan, video games, and Japanese video games, straight from the 8-4 offices in beautiful downtown Tokyo.
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Independent filmmaker Chris Broad brings you his multi-award winning YouTube channel Abroad In Japan in podcast form. Aided by broadcaster Pete Donaldson, they bring you a taste of life in the most unique country in the world, from great cuisine to capsule hotels, current events and tips on how to spend your time there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This is the latest news in English from NHK WORLD RADIO JAPAN. This service is daily updated. For more information, please go to https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/.
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Two guys podcasting about the obscure side of Japan you haven't heard about but probably should.
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Welcome to Sightseeing Japan! Join hosts Jason Nieling and Paul Bresin as they explore the land of the rising sun. New podcast episodes are released every other week covering a range of topics, from geisha to vending machines and everything in between.
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A history of the people of Japan, from the prehistoric Jomon period to the modern era. WARNING: This podcast occasionally touches on subjects of human sexuality, suicide, violence, and torture.
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Stories of Japan’s Dark History, Unbelievable Folklore, Ghost Stories, and Urban Legends.
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A hodgepodge of guest interviews, personal narratives, recent news, history, and Japan-related memes and cultural phenomena.
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A Bi-Weekly adventure on all things Japan, our lost without moments and so much more.
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Stories of travel, life and culture beyond the big cities. Outland Japan is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Peter Carnell - a freelance tour guide based in northern Nagano – that transports you to rural, regional and the wilds of Japan in pursuit of stories that lie outside the neon hum of Tokyo and golden trimmings of Kyoto. Stories from the Japanese outlands.
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A weekly roundup of the week's biggest — and smallest — national news, crime, politics and entertainment stories from Japan Today with a dash of opinionated commentary and a sprinkling of readers' comments. Ready for you every Friday evening (JST).
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A podcast about the craft of comics
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Sengoku Daimyo's Chronicles of Japan is a Japanese history podcast where we will be going through a chronological history of Japan. We will start with prehistory and continue up through the Meiji period. Episodes are released as soon as they are available--working on a monthly release schedule.
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The Japan Business Mastery Show aims to draw back the velvet curtain on what is rerally going on with doing business in Japan. Everything is so different here it can be confusing. This show will take you through all those minefields and position you for success in this market.
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What is Japanese food? Sushi, or ramen, or kaiseki? What about Izakaya? Akiko Katayama, a Japanese native, New York-based food writer and director of the New York Japanese Culinary Academy, tells you all about real Japanese food and food culture. With guests ranging from sake producers with generations of experience to American chefs pushing the envelope of Japanese gastronomy, Japanese cuisine is demystified here!
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The GOT FADED JAPAN podcast opens a tinted window into Japan’s subculture, wild news, hidden peoples, underground parties, and all the other weekly fun, mischief & mayhem!
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Japan news analysis, AI market trends from Tokyo, odd Japanese products, and rising conflict in the Indo-Pacific region.
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A podcast to the chilling realm of Japanese horror and scary stories. My name is Jumpei, and I will invite you to the mysterious world of Kaidan, exploring spine-tingling experiences that have haunted Japan... --- *Kaidan is a type of scary story that has been popular entertainment in Japan for centuries. You might imagine some kind of traditional ghost stories, Yokai and monster folklore, or maybe any temple-shrine-related thing. But Kaidan also consists of some supernatural tales, urban le ...
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Startups and venture capital work differently in Japan and are developing in very different ways. Disrupting Japan introduces you to some of the most important innovator in Japan and explains what it’s really like to be an innovator in a society that prizes conformity.
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This is the latest news in Spanish from NHK WORLD RADIO JAPAN. This service is daily updated. For more information, please go to https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/.
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A weekly discussion of the geopolitical implications of current events in the Asia-Pacific, hosted by Ankit Panda and Catherine Putz from The Diplomat, with regular guests.
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Join writer/Japanophile Josh Furr on a treasure hunt through the "back" of Japan: the underrated and overlooked Hokuriku region, including present day Fukui, Niigata and Toyama prefectures.
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A podcast covering Japanese pop culture, including music, celebrities, video games, dramas, anime, and everything else in between.
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A show about my experiences of living abroad in Japan. I have been living in Japan since 2016. Listen in on my adventures, family life and things going on in Japan. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/living-la-vida-in-japan/support
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Join sports journalist John Gunning; star X-League quarterback Aaron Ellis of the Dentsu Caterpillars; and pro football historian Greg St. James of the Sports History Network, as they cover the Japanese gridiron game.
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Weekly chats between sports reporters John E. Gibson and Jim Allen with other guests on occasion.
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From Japan Real Estate market fundamentals, with a special focus on investment - through guides, tips, tricks and interviews with industry experts - this podcast is your one-stop-shop for audio content related to one of the world's most exciting (and profitable!) property markets. Find us at http://www.nippontradings.com
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Adventure, hidden secrets, cultural discovery, as well as how to get to, and enjoy Japan from near or far. A podcast for everyone. Weekly podcast-exclusive topics, as well as going in-depth on topics covered on the Tokyo Lens YouTube Channel (YouTube.com/TokyoLens). !!!WARNING!!! This podcast is a 100% unfiltered, nearly-unedited, ramble-a-thon where we get distracted, go off topic, and just enjoy a great time getting lost in thought together! You've been warned (^_-) Welcome to the Tokyo Le ...
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This podcast seeks to challenge the commonly held assumptions about Japan as harmonious, homogeneous, and traditional by recasting its history as a history of conflict and change, as the history of class struggles, from anti-capitalist, anti-imperialist, anti-colonial, and intersectional perspectives.
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Seek Sustainable Japan launched in 2020 to entertain and inspire us all, sparking ideas through discussions about Japanese culture, travel & traditions with insiders and experts across Japan. All of the guests on the show are creating a more sustainable [i.e. better people-planet-profits balance] Japan in some way through their work, projects and way of life.
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Today we’re reviewing ”Japanese Steel: Classic Bicycle Design from Japan” by William Bevington and Scott Ryder – a stunning deep dive into Japan’s golden age of bicycle manufacturing.
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A Japanese teacher talks in Japanese. As a teacher, I try to speak in not too difficult but not too easy Japanese. 日本語を勉強している人のための日本語トーク!日本語教師の友が、難しすぎない簡単すぎない、ちょうどいい日本語で話します。 Any levels of Japanese learners are welcome to this Podcast. Each title has a number from N1 to N5, which shows JLPT level. タイトルのN1〜N5の数字はJLPTのレベルです。 応援はこちらまで↓ https://www.paypal.me/ltjtomo/ 意見、感想、トピックのリクエストetc lets_talk_in_japanese@ruby-s.net https://twitter.com/L_T_I_J https://www.instagram.com/lets_talk_in_Japanese s ...
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Japan's Top Business Interviews is the premier business interview podcast for people who want to know more about business in japan. The guests cover a range of industries and organisation sizes, to present a thorough overview of issues with leading in Japan. If you are a leader, especialy someone leading in Japan, then this is the podcast for you.
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Helping business owners in Japan scale their businesses from $100,000 annually to $10,000,000 and beyond. Everything you need to know from recruitment, marketing, sales, and operations, we got you covered in taking your business to the next level. Go to scalingyourcompany.com/the-scaling-japan-podcast and listen to experts and people who have scaled companies in Japan share their journeys and tips.
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NHK WORLD RADIO JAPAN - English News at 18:00 (JST), November 21
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NHK WORLD RADIO JAPAN - English News at 18:00 (JST), November 21By NHK WORLD-JAPAN
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Japan’s Most Stunning Hot Spring Town Limits Tourists
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Two. Two tourists permitted to enter per moon cycle, and be damned those who scratch at our hefty gates! AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for your messages! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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NHK WORLD RADIO JAPAN - Spanish News at 13:00 (JST), November 21
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NHK WORLD RADIO JAPAN - Spanish News at 13:00 (JST), November 21By NHK WORLD-JAPAN
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Conversation with Shu Matsuo Find us at https://nippontradings.com/ for advice, consultations, free referrals to local professionals, and all of your Japan Real Estate needs! Email Emil Gorgees on sales@realestate.jp for all of your Tokyo/Kanto family home & home-owner mortgage needs Check out the beautifully designed websites from innovacious.com,…
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What Is Anko: The Key Ingredient of Japanese Sweets
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Our guest is Ririko Tatsumi who is the founder of Annn based in New York. Annn is truly a unique concept. Traditional Japanese sweets are called Wagashi. One of Wagashi’s key ingredients is An, or Anko, a bean paste made with different kinds of beans from red, and white to green. Not just colors, their flavors are diverse and it is fun to discover …
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#43 Aka Manto: Red Paper or Blue Paper? Urban Legend Deep Dive + Scary Story shared!
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Are you scared of toilets? I was as a kid, and still am, honestly. While it is because of my personal problem, it could also be because we have so many horror stories and urban legends about toilets in Japan. Today’s episode is about one of them, Aka Manto (赤マント). In this episode, we will deep-dive into Aka Manto, including what this being is, a ty…
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Is it a good idea to slap QR Codes on Japan’s road signs for self-driving cars? Will unions be able to halt A.I. from taking jobs from the Japanese? How far will Japan go to acquire automated defense capabilities? Show Notes JAPAN Parasitic worms 'manipulate' praying mantises onto asphalt roads: Japan researchers SOCIETY 5.0 In the age of autonomou…
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The early years of the Meiji period saw an explosion of economic growth as Edo Period merchant houses transformed into conglomerates called Zaibatsu. Support the show My latest novel, "Califia's Crusade," is now available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Apple Books, Bookshop.org, and many other online platforms!…
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Wild. Fine. Old. New. The Culinary Tradition of Michelin-Starred Chef Kuwakino Keiko / Satoyama Jujo
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Send us a text In Episode 39 of the podcast we travel to the deep snow country of Minami-Uonuma to speak with Kuwakino Keiko. Keiko is the head chef of Sanaburi, the Michelin-starred restaurant within the renowned hotel, Satoyama Jujo. Awarded that Michelin-star in 2020, Keiko has since gone on to receive a Terroir Award and a score of 15.5 by Gaul…
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Sea Pigs and Dirt Dragons - Enticing Language (Ep. 160)
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Sea Pigs and Dirt Dragons — Enticing Language and a Quiz! From Thersa Matsuura's Bram Stoker Award-nominated short story collection "The Carp-Faced Boy and Other Tales", now available as an audiobook everywhere. [This description contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no additional…
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Have you seen the new episodes of Cobra Kai? Click to hear what are my thoughts. Living La Vida In Japan #miyagi #miyagido #cobrakai #danielsan #johnny #chozen #sekaitaikai --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/living-la-vida-in-japan/support
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Red Banquets, Fashion Disasters, and Other Continental Adventures
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This episode we go back to the continent for a bit to see how things are going. Hint: not well. While Yamato was building its new bureaucratic state, Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla were battling it out while the Tang empire and their ambitions loomed over them all. Yamato is about to get pulled into the conflicts, but before that, let's look at what w…
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7 Cycling Power Zones: Master Your Training for Maximum Results
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Professional cycling teams quickly demonstrated the effectiveness of power-based training. Team Sky (now INEOS) notably used power data to optimize their training and racing strategies, contributing to multiple Tour de France victories. This systematic approach has now become standard practice from the professional peloton to local racing scenes.…
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Paul Hardisty Current President Ralph Lauren Japan, Previous President Adidas Japan
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Once you walk the talk over a given period of time as a leader, you gain trust, and then people will follow you, instead of just doing what you say. Then you start getting buy-in and ideas and you can work cross-functionally. On engagement surveys, if you are giving a very low score, then you should not be coming into the office. If you are not goi…
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This week is a continuation of our exploration of the history of reiki. How did Takata Hawayo, a poor woman from Hawaii's Nikkei community, become the foundational figure of one of the most popular New Age practices in the world? And in the end, what sense can we make of the history of a practice founded on pseudoscientific medical claims? Show not…
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Nov. 15, 2024: Ishiba re-elected, Japanese women mps a minority, elderly drivers, 'papakatsu' crime and reader poll results
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In this edition, we cover the latest in Japanese politics, including Shigeru Ishiba’s re-election as prime minister after a rare runoff vote, a record number of women elected to Japan's parliament and the impact of a tragic car accident that has reignited concerns about elderly drivers. We also dive into a controversial crime story involving social…
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Leaders often rely on “automatic trust,” stemming from their authority, to gain compliance from team members. However, achieving genuine, “earned trust” is crucial for fostering motivation and commitment within a team. Unlike automatic trust, earned trust develops through consistent, authentic interactions where leaders show integrity in both “talk…
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Send us a text デジタル出島 - Digital Dejima [Intro] Yo, it’s your フェイバリット ポッドキャスト, Deep in Japan D.I.J., マザファカー, J and Tray, the fam Pipin’ 音質, pure, straight to your dome Beats so タイト, got moms on the phone Fresh rhythm, fresh vibes, ベーク・ポテト and chives デジタル・デジマ, my にぎり, we keep it live! ヨー、ヨー、ヨー行こう!!! [Verse 1] Yin for Yang, I walk on the line Between …
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Episode 80: Getting a Startup Visa in Japan with Vijayalakshmi Karuppasamy
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Welcome to another episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast! In this episode, we’re thrilled to host Vijayalakshmi, a seasoned entrepreneur with over 13 years of experience in entrepreneurship, innovation, and education. Vijayalakshmi is the founder of FOX Academy and ATIK Energy Solutions. Vijayalakshmi dives deep into the startup visa process, sharin…
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A game plan for working artists to beat AI in the marketplace
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Today, we are going to talk about AI, but not in the way you expect.Today, I’m going to give creatives a solid three-point plan to beat AI in the marketplace. I’m going to explain how musicians, podcasters, authors and other artists can survive and even thrive amidst the unstoppable flood of AI generated slop we will all be forced to wade though fo…
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Ancient Japanese folktales offer a window into the philosophies and culture of Japan. Join Jason and Paul as they share and discuss two timeless tales that have been passed down through the centuries! Topics Covered: Ubazakura Rokurokubi Jiu-Roku-Zakura The Goblin of Adachigahara Join our Discord community! Become a member on Patreon!…
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Getting Lost in Japan with Jeff Aasgaard from Rediscover Tours Season 4 Ep 7
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Getting Lost in Japan with Jeff Aasgaard from Rediscover Tours Season 4 Ep 7 Lost Without Japan Interview With Jeff Aasgaard from Rediscover Tours Welcome to a very special episode of Lost Without Japan. In this episode, we sit down with Jeff Aasgaard of Rediscover Tours to discuss Japan and all that his services could offer you, the Lost Without J…
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Vol. 14.39: Yokohama Wins It All, Friend Kuehnert Dies, New Managers, Major Roki News, Favorite Moment of 2024 ...
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We look back at Yokohama DeNA taking down Fukuoka SoftBank to win the Japan Series, recognize Marty Kuehnert, who recently died, circle back to discuss the crop of new mangers, go Rockin With Roki Sasaki before he heads off to the big leagues and offer up our favorite moments of the season.
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Sustainable Japan Short-Takes: B-Corp | We Exist | Gender Investing | Sustainable Tours & Business
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Our monthly short-takes episode for November 2024 with sustainability focused consultants Tove & Joy 00:00 Welcome 00:30 No Snow Mt.Fuji 02:00 Climate Change Gov 03:00 Fabric KK B Corp 06:25 WE EXIST docu-series 08:40 Gender-Focused Investing 11:00 Allies for Diversity 13:20 BentonHomestead on CNBC 14:40 CapGemini IT event 16:00 Tomoko Koyama Meter…
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Got Faded Japan ep 760! "Live in Japan" A Guide to the Unexpected!
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Got Faded Japan ep 760! With Halloween in the rear-view mirror time marches on. Johnny spills the details on his upcoming Art Tank extravaganza and Tom talks about punching the graveyard shift. Also we've got plenty of news; one handed monkey on the prowl as he terrorizes all of Greater Tokyo, Uniqlo manager gets busted for filming women in the cha…
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Ghost stories abount in Toyama Park, from spirit orbs to the ghost of a man in the restroom. Tombs of the ancient dead have been found, and the samurai known as the God of War is enshrined in the Shinto Shrine here. Listen to these tales and decide for yourself if Toyama Park is the most haunted place in Japan.…
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The Past & Future of Earthquakes & Disasters in Japan (Robert D. Eldridge) | Japan Station 138
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On this episod eof Japan Station, Dr. Robert D. Eldridge returns to talk about natural disasters in Japan, his work on Operation Tomodachi during the aftermath of the 2011 Tohoku earthquake, Japan's ability to respond to natural disasters and more. 👉Topics Discussed Disasters and earthquakes in Japan About the Great Hanshin Awaji Earthquake in 1995…
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Halloween Episode: A Slew of Spooky Monsters
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Backer, beware... A cauldron of fear awaits you! 'Tis the midnight hour when we delve into Niigata's strange creatures: the yokai. Seven spooky monsters stand ready to chill your bones, freeze your blood, and, just perhaps, melt your heart. The gang's all here: Nekomata, Yuki-onna, Yukitaro, Yama-otoko, Azuki Arai, Danzaburou Tanuki, and Yasaburoba…
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Flashback- The First Gridiron Japan Episode
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Four years ago friendships were formed as Zach Keilman, Greg St. James, and John Gunning of Inside Sport Japan, sat down for the first episode of our podcast, which has now expanded to a website and livestream providing original coverage of the gridiron game in Japan. Since the first episode we have grown as a team with B.J. and then Aaron jo…
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A special episode where the Japanese Netflix gay dating show "The Boyfriend" is discussed. Not only is the show itself discussed, but also how it relates to the gay ecosystem of Japan. Other related topics include xenophobia on the show and how the show's true purpose isn't finding love, but to propel the careers of its stars, including some into B…
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Attack on Titan: An Imperialist Propaganda w/ Kazuma Hashimoto
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This episode contains spoilers of the Attack on Titan series Kazuma Hashimoto returns to the show to discuss Attack on Titan, a popular manga and anime series created by Hajime Isayama. This is the first installment of a mini-series on art and politics, where we will critically analyze the role of art in promoting Japanese imperialism and how we ca…
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