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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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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Helping you understand everything you should know about Japan. Interviews with Japan experts, deep dives into Japanese culture and society, and plenty of laughs; every episode host Tony R. Vega sheds light on a different aspect of Japan. Whether you're planning a visit to Japan, learning Japanese or just have a passion for all things Japan, we've got something for you! Common topics include ・Japanese culture ・Deep dives into the Japanese language ・Japanese history ・Japanese food ・Japan trave ...
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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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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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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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Disrupting Japan gives you candid, in-depth insights from the startup founders, VCs, and leaders who are reshaping Japan.
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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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Interviews with Scholars of Japan about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/japanese-studies
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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 hodgepodge of guest interviews, personal narratives, recent news, history, and Japan-related memes and cultural phenomena.
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Stories of Japan’s Dark History, Unbelievable Folklore, Ghost Stories, and Urban Legends.
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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 Bi-Weekly adventure on all things Japan, our lost without moments and so much more.
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Supernatural Japan is a podcast about the weirder side of Japan. Learn about hauntings, ghostly tales, legends, UFOs, and a lot more. Join host Kevin O'Shea and guests as they investigate and research the spookier side of Japan. Sometimes serious, sometimes light-hearted and always interesting, this podcast has a little something for everyone interested in Japan, history, and the supernatural.
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The Japan Reach Podcast covers the experiences of the Japan Reach team, as well as the fun facts and the amazing people that we discover as we learn all about Japan.
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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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Unpacking Japan explores Japanese arts, culture, and business through the lives of foreigners who have made this amazing country their home. While we’ve all seen vlogs and movies showing Japan from a pop culture perspective, Unpacking Japan tells the stories that get left by the wayside—the immigrants, and the entrepreneurs, and the artists. What are Japanese drag shows like? What drives someone to spend their life as a priest in the mountains? What is Japan like for the thousands of immigra ...
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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 [email protected] https://twitter.com/L_T_I_J https://www.instagram.com/lets_talk_in_Japanese s ...
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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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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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I’m Noriko 🌸, a certified Japanese teacher and the creator of the popular Learn Japanese with Noriko podcast! I'm also a certified Neurolanguage Coach 🧠. My Japanese Neurolanguage Coaching program launches in 2025—sign up for my newsletter to stay updated! And don’t miss Japanese Together, my community where learners connect, share knowledge, and dive into the fascinating world of Japanese language and culture.
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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 podcast about the craft of comics
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Japan news analysis, AI markets in Tokyo, and rising conflict in the Indo-Pacific region.
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自然な日本語を聞きたい人へ！N3~N1の日本語勉強PODCASTです😺 🎙️Normal Episode➡️N3~N1 ⭐️OYASUMI PODCAST➡️N3~N1 🌱Daily Japanese Talk➡️N4~N3 Podcast Transcripts https://www.haru-no-nihongo.com/podcast Sunny Side Japanese Speaking Class https://www.sunnysidejapanese.com Youtube @harunonihongo https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCauyM-A8JIJ9NQcw5_jF00Q/ Patreon https://www.patreon.com/harunonihongo Instagram: @haru_no_nihongo
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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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A podcast about Japanese literature and some of its best works New episodes more-or-less monthly
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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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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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This is the perfect Podcast for Japanese learners to improve their Japanese listening skill!! I’m going to talk about anything related to Japan and my life. You can get transcripts of all of my episodes on my Patreon! きいてくれてありがとう！❤︎ ❤︎ ❤︎ - Layla from Bite size Japanese
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A weekly Japanese football podcast focusing on the J.League.
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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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This is Club Freedom in Oita City, Oita Prefecture. We've been operating since 2005. If you enjoy music, please come and visit us.
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Slow Japanese is a podcast for beginner and intermediate Japanese learners (A1-B1/B2). As the program name shows, in this podcast, project founder Akari talks about various topics in slow Japanese. Listen to this slow and easy Japanese, and grow your ears into "Japanese ears". Transcripts & Exclusive Contents: https://www.patreon.com/mochifika Private Lesson: https://mochifika.com
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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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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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Eikaiwa vs JET vs University Teaching: Which is the better English teaching job in Japan? | Japan Station 153 (Rebroadcast)
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57:05Originally released on 3/21/2024 as pisode 80 of Ichimon Japan. On this episode of Ichimon Japan we talk about what the best kind of English teaching in Japan is: Eikaiwa, JET Programme (ALT) or university teacher. Topics Discussed What it is like working in an eikaiwa school in Japan What the salary is for an eikaiwa teacher The good and bad about…
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The Monster With 21 Faces: Japan’s Most Mysterious Criminal Mastermind
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13:15In this chilling episode of Supernatural Japan, we dive into the bizarre and terrifying case of The Monster With 21 Faces—a criminal entity that terrorized Japan in the 1980s with poison threats, corporate blackmail, and taunting letters to the police. Who were they? Why did they target food companies like Glico and Morinaga? And how did they vanis…
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NHK WORLD RADIO JAPAN - English News at 04:30 (JST), April 13
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9:57NHK WORLD RADIO JAPAN - English News at 04:30 (JST), April 13By NHK WORLD-JAPAN
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Meet Chinyere, cyber security expert and personal finance consultant. She talks about Japan being extremely behind in cyber security knowledge and other topics. Follow Chinyere: https://thesistafund.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7UdPuAihqNSIv8-Eupfjyw https://www.linkedin.com/in/chinyere-okoli-816b2b64 https://www.facebook.com/thesistafund…
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243 Alberto Fochesato Managing Director of Würth Industries Japan
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1:02:27Previously Alberto was Sales Director-Industry APA in HoChiMinh, Sales Director-Industry APA Shanghai, Sales Director -South/East China Shanghai, Purchasing and Logistic Assistant Manager CTC Clatronic Padova Italy, HR & Market support Driving Force Asia Shanghai, Timesharing sales Representative Interval International Italy He has a BA and MA from…
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For our final episode of this miniseries: Miyazaki Manabu faces down with the National Police Agency as he finds himself the prime suspect in Japan's highest profile criminal case of the 1980s. After he comes out on top, where does he go next? Why, the natural place for any high profile criminal suspect: into media, and then politics! Show notes he…
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In Japan, politeness and formality go hand in hand, shaping interactions in ways that might feel unfamiliar to people from more casual cultures like the United States, Australia, or Canada. While some European countries may find Japan’s structured approach more familiar, many Western visitors are surprised by just how much etiquette matters—especia…
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Would you drink the forbidden ramen soup? Pete and Chris will return this Monday morning, bellies full of everything but this - email the show on [email protected]... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Japan's vending machine culture is a unique and deeply ingrained aspect of daily life, with machines found everywhere from bustling city streets to remote mountain trails. Known for their convenience, Japanese vending machines offer a wide range of products, from typical drinks and snacks to more unexpected items like hot meals, umbrellas, or even …
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What Size Bicycle Frame Do I Need? Expert Guide to Perfect Bike Fit
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5:14What size bicycle frame do I need? This question is crucial for optimal cycling performance and comfort. Key factors in determining your ideal frame size include your height, inseam length, and torso dimensions. A properly sized bicycle frame allows for efficient power transfer through the pedals while maintaining proper alignment of your spine, sh…
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Where are the treacherous A.I. dogs coming from? How do N. Korean IT scams affect Japan? Are Japan’s business leaders asleep at the wheel? ECONOMY Japan bankruptcies in FY2024 top 10,000 SUCKERS & TRAITORS 2 Japanese men suspected of aiding N. Korean IT impersonator Taiwan jails four soldiers, including three who worked in presidential office, for …
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How to Invest in Student Housing in Japan?
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1:01:44A JREP Session Secure your JRE Summit tickets and check out previous summits on our website or on the summit page - also feel free to also reach out to us for advice, consultations, free referrals to local professionals, and all of your Japan Real Estate needs! Presented by RealEstate.jp – helping foreigners buy their perfect home in Tokyo. Check o…
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The Rules You Didn’t Know: Surprising Manners in Japan and America（知らなかった！日本とアメリカの意外なマナー）- #390
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28:31マナーって完璧にわかってる？…実はそうでもないかも！？😅 今週のロスジャパでは、Cheechan と Yakko が 日米の「暗黙のマナー」 を大解剖します！知ってるつもりでも、うっかり間違えるまで気づかないマナーって、意外と多いんです…！ たとえば、お金の渡し方（ヒント：レジにバンッと置くのはNG！💸）、ビールの注ぎ方（両手で注ぐのがマスト！？🍻）など、ちょっとしたルールがコミュニケーションを左右することも。そして、永遠のテーマ 「外食時、誰が払うべき？」 にも切り込みます！ 何度も「いやいや、ここは私が！」のやり取りって、どこまでが適切？割り勘はどの国でもOK？ さらに… PDA（人前でのイチャイチャ） 問題にも迫ります！ある国では普通でも、別の国では「ちょっとやめて〜💦」って感じること…
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Nintendo Reveals Two-Tier Switch Pricing | STJ 277
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40:40Enjoying the show? Please support us on Patreon and get access to our members-only videos! : https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan
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Remembering Kazuo Ishikawa and the Sayama Incident w/ Miho Kim
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1:25:44Miho Kim joins the show to discuss the life of Kazuo Ishikawa, the Japanese criminal (in)justice system, and the Buraku Liberation Movement. Kazuo was a man of the outcaste Buraku origin who was falsely accused of murdering a female high school student in 1963 when he was 24, a case known as the Sayama Incident. Following Kazuo’s arrest, the police…
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Harnessing the Power of the Dragon God: Ryūjin (Ep. 169)
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21:29Join Thersa on a journey aboard a magical sea turtle down to the underwater palace of Ryūjin, the Japanese Dragon God. Explore the the Ryūgūjō Castle, meet its mythical inhabitants, and delve into the powerful lore surrounding this deity. Discover Ryūjin's abilities to control tides, grant wishes, and ward off evil, and learn practical ways you mig…
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Shikoku Henro: Walking Japan's 1200km, 88 Temple Pilgrimage with Shingon Buddhist Priest Kōei Ervin / Shikoku Tours
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46:45Send us a text Episode 49 of the podcast takes us to the smallest of Japan’s four main islands, Shikoku, and onto the Shikoku Henro. Associated with the life and teachings of legendary Buddhist monk Kūkai - also known as Kōbō Daishi – the Shikoku Henro is an 88 temple, 1200km / 745 mile pilgrimage circuit that circumambulates the island. Long-known…
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Japan offers a wide range of unique experiences, from cherry blossom viewing and high-speed train rides to exploring ancient temples and sampling the local cuisine. Join Jason and Paul as they rate and discuss some common experiences that visitors are likely to have in Japan! Topics Covered: Konbini Temples and Shrines Hanami Maid Cafes Hiking Eati…
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Xiaolu Ma, "Transpatial Modernity: Chinese Cultural Encounters with Russia Via Japan (1880-1930)" (Harvard UP, 2024)
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1:04:35Transpatial Modernity: Chinese Cultural Encounters with Russia Via Japan (1880-1930) (Harvard Asia Center, 2024) offers the first detailed account of the complex cultural, literary and intellectual relationships between Russia, Japan and China in the modern era. In this wide-ranging interview, author Xiaolu Ma reflects on the remarkable process of …
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Got Faded Japan ep 772! Japan's Cherry Blossom Flower Viewing & Tokyo Art Tank vol 13!
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57:24Got Faded Japan ep 772! In this action-packed episode, Johnny introduces the beauty and joy of Cherry Blossoms in Japan, the excitement and enchantment of Tokyo Art Tank and of course he breaks down the weekly local news! Be sure to tell a friend and FADE ON Learn more about Tokyo Art Tank exhibition events and activities at: https://www.thespiltin…
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In this episode, we discuss: The Great Ghiblification, Shinigami Totori, The Sayama Incident, Mr. Sato's Transformation, The Demon of Reiwa, The Watatsumi Shrine Incident (a False Poo Operation?), YOUは何をしに日本へ, Studio SIX Shibari (link purposefully excluded as it is NSFW), and some relatively unknown news stories related to Japanese tourists behavio…
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Season 3-105 Noriko's Japan Journal 2025-3 倉敷の実家の近くで、最初の一週間で感じたこと
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9:51🇯🇵Summaryのりこさんは、約2年ぶりに日本に帰りました。最初の1週間で感じたことや起きたことについて話しました。新しいお札（おさつ）と両替機のエピソードや、JRの新幹線の切符を買うのが難しいことを話しました。最後に、夫が日本でとても親切な人に出会った話もしました。✅ About Me I'm Noriko, a certified Japanese teacher and Neurolanguage Coach®, and the creator of the Learn Japanese with Noriko podcast. Since 2015, I’ve helped 280+ students worldwide improve their Japanese through…
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This episode we will discuss various embassies to and from Yamato during the reign of Takara Hime, with a particular focus on the embassy of 659, which occured at a particularly eventful time and happened to be extremely well-recorded fro the period by Iki no Hakatoko, who was apparently on the mission to the Tang court itself. For more, check out …
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Software alone can’t make us work together
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37:26Today we are going to break down some startup stereotypes.I sit down with Kunio Hara, co-founder and CEO of Beatrust and break apart the stereotypes of the uncreative Japanese enterprise and the young startup founder, and Kunio explains how Beatrust is already teaching old dogs new tricks.It's a great conversation, and I think you'll enjoy it.Show …
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Nagasaki Day Trip: Echoes of History Day Trip Japan LWJ Episode 108
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26:28Nagasaki Day Trip: Echoes of History Day Trip Japan LWJ Episode 108 Lost Without Japan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lostwithoutjapan/ Please Consider Kindly Supporting Our Crowd Funded Show By Supporting Us Through Our Shows Patreon: https://patreon.com/lostwithoutjapanpodcast?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creat…
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Guess who’s of legal age, Backers?? But before we imbibe, Josh takes his family on an unfortunate visit into the mind of Swiss surrealist H.R. Giger at his eponymous museum; a retrospectively bad idea. Will his son be scarred for life? Can one separate the alien from the artist? Time will tell! Yes indeed, The Back of Japan turns 21, and in honor o…
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Nante Japan's review of Winter 2024 / 2025, featuring segments on the Masahiro Nakai / Fuji TV scandal, his retirement, KAT-TUN's disbandment, Snow Man's best album, Nakayama Miho's death, and more.By Nante Japan
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Episode 560 - Japan Wrap Up Qualification for 2026
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47:43The Samurai Blue cruised into their eighth-straight World Cup with a 2-0 win over Bahrain last Thursday night, and Dan Orlowitz joined Jonny and Ben to review the game, and speculate on how Japan might prepare for the showpiece event, more than a year out (to 31:31). Then we review the Levain Cup results from last Thursday afternoon, and look ahead…
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詐欺(さぎ)に気(き)をつけましょう！ * Nasal voice due to allergies 👉 Get full transcripts (+ Bonus Call) on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/mochifika/membership 🎁 How to use Slow Japanese:https://mailchi.mp/mochifika/get-your-podcast-guide ✅ Japanese Evaluation Call with Akari…
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Episode 28: Teke Teke and Kuchisake no Onna
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38:57Three urban legends in Japan strike fear into the hearts of middle and high schoolers. Hear these legends and their mysterious origins: Teke Teke, The Slit-Faced woman, and Kashima-san.By Heath A Havey
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