Japan Unboxed

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One of the characteristics of Japan is that people's life expectancy is Long. However, the healthy life expectancy is only about 70 years. In this age of 100 years of life, more people should be walking until much after 70. Mr. Okabe Daichi, is a medical doctor who owns a startup company in Tokyo and believes just seeing patients in the medical office is not the only way a doctor should be doing but promoting a preventative measure. Let's see if his vision and his company can unbox Japan. 誰もが100歳まで歩ける社会へ。現役医師によるスタートアップが描く、「健康寿命100年時代」 https://forbesjapan.com/articles/detail/41962 #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #madeinjapan #DiscoverJapan #Tokyo #Kyoto #日本語能力試験 #JLPT #日本語勉強 #kanji #AdvancedJapanese #Asahishimbun #sakura #karaage #China #trump #biden #foreignpolicy #xijingping #india #corona #COVID19 #cherryblossoms #streetphotography #outdoor #kyushu #nara #osaka #hokkaido #sake #ginjo #matcha #greentea #gyokuro #asakusa #visitJapan #niponika # # # # # # # --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/japan-unboxed/support

Have you ever seen pictures of delicious looking skewered fruit sitting on top of the plastic cup on Instagram? The chances are it is by one woman who works at a local supermarket in Aichi pref. Let's see if her story as a grocer can unbox Japan. 爆盛り、映え、お値打ち！　超ローカルスーパー「やまひこ」惣菜の秘密https://forbesjapan.com/articles/detail/42097 https://forbesjapan.com/articles/detail/42033?n=2&e=42097 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/japan-unboxed/support

Everyone who buys bento at a convenience store in Japan makes it sure that they have their bento microwaved before they leave the store. But Mr. Kasaoka Seiichi, Professor, at Bunkyo University in Tokyo says otherwise. Why does he think bento should be eaten cold? Let's see if his theory for dieting can unbox Japan. ｢白米は冷まして食べる｣炭水化物を最高のダイエット食材に変えるシンプルな方法 お弁当の｢レンジでチン｣は避ける https://president.jp/articles/-/46892?page=1 #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #madeinjapan #DiscoverJapan #Tokyo #Kyoto #日本語能力試験 #JLPT #日本語勉強 #kanji #AdvancedJapanese #Asahishimbun #sakura #karaage #China #trump #biden #foreignpolicy #xijingping #india #corona #COVID19 #cherryblossoms #streetphotography #outdoor #kyushu #nara #osaka #hokkaido #sake #ginjo #matcha #greentea #gyokuro #asakusa #visitJapan #niponika --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/japan-unboxed/support

In English, there is a saying such as “Like father, Like Son” but there are daughters who believe that phrase is for themselves. Ms. Mori Asana must be feeling the same way as she took up responsibility with her father who owns a fish wholesale store in Nagoya city, Aichi Prefecture. Her dream since she was little was to run the shop with her father. Let's see if her success story of running a fish wholesale store can unbox Japan. ｢父と大ゲンカ勃発｣楽天出身､魚屋の跡取り娘が強行した現場のすごいDX https://president.jp/articles/-/47088 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/japan-unboxed/support

There is a conception widely believed outside Japan that Japan is the worst place for foreigners to work because of lack of diversity. There is a company in Iruma City, Saitama that has hired 10% of employees who are foreigners in the last 15 years. Kamoshita Yusuke, a president of Koganei Seiki Seisakusho, says that the company just hires people they think are excellent, and as a result, they have the system they have now. Let's see if this once a supplier for McLaren-Honda at Formula One can unbox Japan. ずっと前から社員の1割外国人　埼玉・入間のダイバーシティー空間：日経ビジネス電子版 (6/24/2021) https://business.nikkei.com/atcl/gen/19/00305/062300005/ #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #madeinjapan #DiscoverJapan #Tokyo #Kyoto #日本語能力試験 #JLPT #日本語勉強 #kanji #AdvancedJapanese #Asahishimbun #sakura #karaage #China #trump #biden #foreignpolicy #xijingping #india #corona #COVID19 #cherryblossoms #streetphotography #outdoor #kyushu #nara #osaka #hokkaido #sake #ginjo #matcha #greentea #gyokuro #asakusa #visitJapan --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/japan-unboxed/support

One of the key concepts of communication when you work at Japanese company is called “HOU REN SOU”.  HO is short for HOKOKU is to report, REN is short for RENRAKU is to let others know, SOU is short for SOUDAN is to consult. None of these can be missed when you work as a team member in order to keep the performance. Mr. Kuranuki Yoshito, CEO of Sonic Garden is considered as a pioneer of remote work in Japan and explains how this concept is old any longer and something new needs to be implemented. Let's see if his recent interview can unbox Japan. Source: 結果を出すチームの習慣：ソニックガーデン倉貫義人社長に聞く。リモートでソフトウェア開発チームを作るには https://atlassian-teambook.jp/_ct/17421258 #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #madeinjapan #DiscoverJapan #Tokyo #Kyoto #日本語能力試験 #JLPT #日本語勉強 #kanji #AdvancedJapanese #Asahishimbun #sakura #karaage #China #trump #biden #foreignpolicy #xijingping #india #corona #COVID19 #cherryblossoms #streetphotography #outdoor #kyushu #nara #osaka #hokkaido #sake #ginjo #matcha #greentea #gyokuro #asakusa #visitJapan #niponika --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/japan-unboxed/support

Olive oil started to be recognized by Japanese celebrities around 2000. There is one Japanese actor and cook who is known as an olive oil expert who loves using olive oil in his recipes. His name is Hayami Mokomichi. At first, his cooking style was perceived as strange but as he continued posting his cooking videos on YouTube, his passion for olive oil became normal. Let's see if a recent interview can unbox Japan. It's okay to rely on side dishes" - Why actor Mokomichi Hayami, who aims for perfection, continues to cook 5/31 (Mon) https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/9b2804824c047aea0f709bc61ee3984827b0adc7 #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #madeinjapan #DiscoverJapan #Tokyo #Kyoto #日本語能力試験 #JLPT #日本語勉強 #kanji #AdvancedJapanese #Asahishimbun #sakura #karaage #China #trump #biden #foreignpolicy #xijingping #india #corona #COVID19 #cherryblossoms #streetphotography #outdoor #kyushu #nara #osaka #hokkaido #sake #ginjo #matcha #greentea #gyokuro #asakusa #visitJapan #niponika --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/japan-unboxed/support

After over a year of the Corona pandemic, there are new trends that are sold more than conventional food. One is Onigiri, a rice ball and another is loaf of bread. Both specialty kinds. Let's find out how these items became hot and see if that can unbox Japan. https://www.itmedia.co.jp/business/articles/2105/12/news035.html https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/c27f15369d0be283717c74fded5ba2f77baad73c #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #madeinjapan #DiscoverJapan #Tokyo #Kyoto #日本語能力試験 #JLPT #日本語勉強 #kanji #AdvancedJapanese #Asahishimbun #sakura #karaage #China #trump #biden #foreignpolicy #xijingping #india #corona #COVID19 #cherryblossoms #streetphotography #outdoor #kyushu #nara #osaka #hokkaido #sake #ginjo #matcha #greentea #gyokuro #asakusa #visitJapan --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/japan-unboxed/support

https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/ef94cf5a17862e314f940aaa2ed24f7a85191fea?page=3 Apr. 18 (Sun) Japanese sweet potatoes have been a popular snack for children especially in the winter time. Recently, that snack is in the spotlight as a superfood because of its nutrition not only in Japan but also in other parts of the world. Let's see if this once ordinary food turned star of the plant can unbox Japan --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/japan-unboxed/support

In Japan, there is an exam that is the most difficult with a passing rate of less than 1% every year. It is the 8th-dan examination, the highest rank in Kendo, the swordsmanship. Every year only a handful of swordsmen pass this exam. NabeyamaTakahiro who holds this 8th-dan rank, is an associate professor at Tsukuba University and has been overwhelmingly strong since he was young. In a recent interview, Mr. Nabeyama talked about how to keep the Kendo spirit for himself and the next generations. Let's see if an interview Mr. Nabeyama can unbox Japan. https://forbesjapan.com/articles/detail/41153 2021/05/09 20:00 #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #madeinjapan #DiscoverJapan #Tokyo #Kyoto #日本語能力試験 #JLPT #日本語勉強 #kanji #AdvancedJapanese #Asahishimbun #sakura #karaage #China #trump #biden #foreignpolicy #india #corona #COVID19 #cherryblossoms #streetphotography #kyushu #nara #osaka #hokkaido #ginjo #matcha #greentea #gyokuro #asakusa #visitJapan #nippon --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/japan-unboxed/support

One of the world's favorite Japanese foods is instant noodle. It is even eaten in the International Space Station. Nissin Foods which is the legend of the industry has been emphasizing the digitalization of the company. Mr. Kitara Shigeo who was CIO of Nissin Foods recently left the company and shared his success and view of digitalization at Japanese companies. Let's see if an interview with him can unbox Japan. https://www.itmedia.co.jp/business/articles/2105/06/news032_3.html #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #madeinjapan #DiscoverJapan #Tokyo #Kyoto #日本語能力試験 #JLPT #日本語勉強 #kanji #AdvancedJapanese #Asahishimbun #sakura #karaage #China #trump #biden #foreignpolicy #xijingping #india #corona #COVID19 #cherryblossoms #streetphotography #outdoor #kyushu #nara #osaka #hokkaido #sake #ginjo #matcha #greentea #gyokuro #asakusa #visitJapan --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/japan-unboxed/support

Right now, Japan is on a longer holiday which is called Golden Week. Like last year, this year's golden week will be another long one due to Covid-19, especially in urban areas. The weather is good during the holidays, many families may do some spring cleanups. Let's see if learning how to tidy up Japanese way can unbox Japan. https://diamond.jp/articles/-/269635?page=2 Hashtag #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #madeinjapan #DiscoverJapan #Tokyo #Kyoto #日本語能力試験 #JLPT #日本語勉強 #kanji #AdvancedJapanese #Asahishimbun #sakura #karaage #China #trump #biden #foreignpolicy #xijingping #india #corona #COVID19 #cherryblossoms #streetphotography #outdoor #kyushu #nara #osaka #hokkaido #sake #ginjo #matcha #greentea #gyokuro #asakusa #visitJapan #niponika --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/japan-unboxed/support

There are night schools in Japan that started in 1947 after World War II for the people who could not afford to attend regular school for financial reasons when they were young. Now some of those schools serve to teach the immigrants Japanese language after work. Mr. Sekimoto Yasutaka worked as a teacher at such a night school for the last 36 years. The number of students he taught counts over hundreds now. Let's see if his life long story and his passion to teach Japanese can unbox Japan. https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/fa3c90fcf5fd1f907934a976368ac4a5b6f187c5?page=4 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/japan-unboxed/support

In the age of diversification, it is not easy to predict any kind of trend. That applies to the manga world as well. After "Daymon Slayer", every one must be wondering what's next. It seems who set the trend is actually elementary school students who are sensitive to new things and cannot be underestimated when it comes to finding new hits. There is one editor who has a child in the fourth grade who predicted the hit of Damon Slayer years ahead, and thinks the next one is something nostalgic to any Japanese person. Let's see if his prediction can unbox Japan. https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/dd5c344d2f6f8eabcbd703fbca167740b8e2b3e8?page=2 Apr. 27, 2021 #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #madeinjapan #DiscoverJapan #Tokyo #Kyoto #日本語能力試験 #JLPT #日本語勉強 #kanji #AdvancedJapanese #Asahishimbun #sakura #karaage #China #trump #biden #foreignpolicy #xijingping #india #corona #COVID19 #cherryblossoms #streetphotography #outdoor #kyushu #nara #osaka #hokkaido #sake #ginjo #matcha #greentea #gyokuro #asakusa #visitJapan #niponika #damonslayer #anime #manga # # # # --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/japan-unboxed/support

There is a term called “Work Wear' in Japanese. It is meant for a line of clothing that is comfortable and stretches to fit for any body movements. People wear those clothes for outside work, hobbies and so on. The category was mainly used for construction workers in the past but nowadays it is very popular especially among young people. Let's see if the person who started this trend can unbox Japan. #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #madeinjapan #DiscoverJapan #Tokyo #Kyoto #日本語能力試験 #JLPT #日本語勉強 #kanji #AdvancedJapanese #Asahishimbun #sakura #karaage #China #trump #biden #foreignpolicy #xijingping #india #corona #COVID19 #cherryblossoms #streetphotography #outdoor #kyushu #nara #osaka #hokkaido #sake #ginjo #matcha #greentea #gyokuro #asakusa #visitJapan #niponika #workwear #ワークウエア # # # # # --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/japan-unboxed/support

https://bizgate.nikkei.co.jp/article/DGXMZO7076252007042021000000?page=2 Sushi became more popular in Japan after 1978 once the copyright of sushi belt conveyors expired and cheaper restaurants emerged. Kura Zushi is one of the survivors among the fierce competition, providing entertaining experience to families to individuals while many restaurants have been hit hard in this COVID19 pandemic. People tend to go extravagant when they eat out as a rare occasion so naturally the destination would be either sushi or yakiniku. Kura-zushi, of course, experienced a slump but by last March, the sales had recovered to pre-COVID19 levels. Let's see if their unique systems to fight against the virus can unbox Japan. Hashtag #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #madeinjapan #DiscoverJapan #Tokyo #Kyoto #日本語能力試験 #JLPT #日本語勉強 #kanji #AdvancedJapanese #Asahishimbun #sakura #karaage #China #trump #biden #foreignpolicy #xijingping #india #corona #COVID19 #cherryblossoms #streetphotography #outdoor #kyushu #nara #osaka #hokkaido #sake #ginjo #matcha #greentea #gyokuro #asakusa #visitJapan #niponika # # # # # # # --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/japan-unboxed/support

https://www.itmedia.co.jp/business/articles/2104/16/news009.html The traditional way that majority of Japanese companies hire employees is a membership based system where employees are allocated to jobs accordingly and almost guaranteed lifetime employment called 終身雇用. However, more companies are rethinking and showing the interest of giving it up after realizing the demand for system changes due to COVID-19. A job-based system is very common among western companies but has been strongly opposed in Japan as it was considered a cold blooded system. Now a global medical technology company Olympus has taken up the steps to reforming its system and introducing this western style value. Let's see if the interview with Olympus's Head of Human Resources can unbox Japan. #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #madeinjapan #DiscoverJapan #Tokyo #Kyoto #日本語能力試験 #JLPT #日本語勉強 #kanji #AdvancedJapanese #Asahishimbun #sakura #karaage #China #trump #biden #foreignpolicy #xijingping #india #corona #COVID19 #cherryblossoms #streetphotography #outdoor #kyushu #nara #osaka #hokkaido #sake #ginjo #matcha #greentea #gyokuro #asakusa #visitJapan #niponika # # # # # # # --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/japan-unboxed/support

https://www.itmedia.co.jp/business/articles/2104/07/news010.html  Wacoal, a major Japanese underwear company, is offering a service that uses a 3D body scanner. It only takes about 5 second to measure the shape of the body. This is a service called "3D smart & try" and provides remote counseling for women to choose underwear through avatars based on the data, is very popular and always booked. Let's see if a team that implemented this service can unbox Japan. #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #madeinjapan #DiscoverJapan #Tokyo #Kyoto #日本語能力試験 #JLPT #日本語勉強 #kanji #AdvancedJapanese #Asahishimbun #sakura #karaage #China #trump #biden #foreignpolicy #xijingping #india #corona #COVID19 #cherryblossoms #streetphotography #outdoor #kyushu #nara #osaka #hokkaido #sake #ginjo #matcha #greentea #gyokuro #asakusa #visitJapan #niponika # # # # # # # --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/japan-unboxed/support

The president of TOYOTA Motors, Toyoda Akio pledged his support for global economy a year ago. Things are a bit better but not entirely. Let's see if his announcement can unbox Japan. Hashtag #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #madeinjapan #DiscoverJapan #Tokyo #Kyoto #日本語能力試験 #JLPT #日本語勉強 #kanji #AdvancedJapanese #Asahishimbun #sakura #karaage #China #trump #biden #foreignpolicy #xijingping #india #corona #COVID19 #cherryblossoms #streetphotography #outdoor #kyushu #nara #osaka #hokkaido #sake #ginjo #matcha #greentea #gyokuro #asakusa #visitJapan #niponika # # # # # # # --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/japan-unboxed/support

2021/03/24 https://toyokeizai.net/articles/-/409541 There are quite a few Japanese companies that are very global but under the radar. Daikin Kogyo is one of them. They have more than 100 production bases around the world and operate in more than 150 countries and regions. One of their characteristics is that it has well balanced earnings not only in Japan, but Europe, North America, China, and Asia especially in India. Let's see if Mr. Kanwal Jeet Jawa, President and CEO of Daikin India can unbox Japan. Hashtag #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #madeinjapan #DiscoverJapan #Tokyo #Kyoto #日本語能力試験 #JLPT #日本語勉強 #kanji #AdvancedJapanese #Asahishimbun #sakura #karaage #China #trump #biden #foreignpolicy #xijingping #india #corona #COVID19 #cherryblossoms #streetphotography #outdoor #kyushu #nara #osaka #hokkaido #sake #ginjo #matcha #greentea #gyokuro #asakusa #visitJapan #niponika # # # # # # # --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/japan-unboxed/support

https://forbesjapan.com/articles/detail/40608/4/1/1 2021/03/30 There are a certain number of school age children in Japan who haven't attended schools for prolonged time and it has been a social problem. The reasons are chronically ill such as depression or mentally disabled from being bullied but some are unaware of reasons why they cannot go to school. The number of those children hit bottom in 2012 but it is in a sharp increase since 2013. A new school in Gifu city opened this spring, offering an eye opening solution for those who refused to go to schools. A speech made by an associate professor from Kyoto University brought the audience into tears at the unveiling ceremony. Let's see if his speech can unbox Japan. #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #madeinjapan #DiscoverJapan #Tokyo #Kyoto #日本語能力試験 #JLPT #日本語勉強 #kanji #AdvancedJapanese #Asahishimbun #sakura #karaage #China #trump #biden #foreignpolicy #xijingping #india #corona #COVID19 #cherryblossoms #streetphotography #outdoor #kyushu #nara #osaka #hokkaido #sake #ginjo #matcha #greentea #gyokuro #asakusa #visitJapan #niponika # # # # # # # --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/japan-unboxed/support

A TV anime and movie “The Demon Slayer” based on the manga, Japanese comic, has now become a social phenomenon worldwide. Set in the Taisho era in the 1900s, the story is about the adventures of かまどたんじろう, whose sister was killed by demons and trying to bring her back into a human. With the support of his friends, たんじろう trains his swordsmanship and physical skills to defeat the founder of the demons, きぶつじむざん. A medical doctor Mr. Amano Atsushi of Juntendo University compared this manga with how to overcome with COVID19. Let's see if this high profile surgent can unbox Japan. 'The Demon Slayer' illustrates How to Overcome COVID19 https://hc.nikkan-gendai.com/articles/275806 Hashtag #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #madeinjapan #DiscoverJapan #Tokyo #Kyoto #日本語能力試験 #JLPT #日本語勉強 #kanji #AdvancedJapanese #Asahishimbun #sakura #karaage #China #trump #biden #foreignpolicy #xijingping #india #corona #COVID19 #cherryblossoms #streetphotography #outdoor #kyushu #nara #osaka #hokkaido #sake #ginjo #matcha #greentea #gyokuro #asakusa #visitJapan #niponika # # # # # # # --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/japan-unboxed/support

In recent years, religions seem to be facing an issue to become a thing of the past globally. On the other hand, there is a huge demand for mindfulness in the stressful society as well. There is one team in Kyoto city that has announced that they have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) that can learn Buddhist scriptures and might be able to solve people's problems. 　 The aim is to make the teachings of Buddhism more accessible. The team is planning to improve the bot and make it available to the public. Let's see if Mr. Kumagai, who is an associate professor of Buddhist studies at Kyoto University, and his team can unbox Japan. https://www.kyoto-u.ac.jp/sites/default/files/2021-03/210312_kumagai-8e4a29008aeb6ca72bd64b2d244bbedd.pdf Hashtag #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #madeinjapan #DiscoverJapan #Tokyo #Kyoto #日本語能力試験 #JLPT #日本語勉強 #kanji #AdvancedJapanese #Asahishimbun #sakura #karaage #China #trump #biden #foreignpolicy #xijingping #india #corona #COVID19 #cherryblossoms #streetphotography #outdoor #kyushu #nara #osaka #hokkaido #sake #ginjo #matcha #greentea #gyokuro #asakusa #visitJapan #niponika # # # # # # # --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/japan-unboxed/support

Social Withdrawal called HIKIKOMORI in Japanese has been a problem in Japan for at least 30 years or so. Most of them are younger adults who were withdrawn from society for various reasons and do not or cannot go to work and stay home most of the time while having their elder parents take care of them. Nowadays it has become a long-term problem so that their parents are too old to take care, and with no income. It is difficult for them to seek care or advice from outside, and they have become isolated from society. In some cases, it ends up killing themselves. There is an article about one man who used to withdraw for 14 years but became active because of UberEats. Let's see if his story can unbox Japan. https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/baf55c1c0c279b3dff903c02e72976ae6a582439 Hashtag #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #madeinjapan #DiscoverJapan #Tokyo #Kyoto #日本語能力試験 #JLPT #日本語勉強 #kanji #AdvancedJapanese #Asahishimbun #sakura #karaage #China #trump #biden #foreignpolicy #xijingping #india #corona #COVID19 #cherryblossoms #streetphotography #outdoor #kyushu #nara #osaka #hokkaido #sake #ginjo #matcha #greentea #gyokuro #asakusa #visitJapan #niponika # # # # # # # --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/japan-unboxed/support

Have you ever heard of a show called Lunch ON! ? It is one of my favorite shows on NHK world. In the show, a team of producers and a camera crew travel places in Japan to ask people to show their lunches. The episode always includes surprises and small heartwarming dramas. Narration by an actor Nakai Kiichi is always cheerful as well. Let's see if an interview with the show's producer Mr. Matsuba as well as leading actor Mr. Nakai can unbox Japan. https://www.yomiuri.co.jp/culture/20210318-OYT1T50140/ Hashtag #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #madeinjapan #DiscoverJapan #Tokyo #Kyoto #日本語能力試験 #JLPT #日本語勉強 #kanji #AdvancedJapanese #Asahishimbun #sakura #karaage #China #trump #biden #foreignpolicy #xijingping #india #corona #COVID19 #cherryblossoms #streetphotography #outdoor #kyushu #nara #osaka #hokkaido #sake #ginjo #matcha #greentea #gyokuro #asakusa #visitJapan #niponika # # # # # # # --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/japan-unboxed/support

A Brilliant Way To Get 18 Young Voters To Vote Earlier this year, I received a request to do a podcast on politics in Japan. Unfortunately I had to decline it because we are trying to be politically mutual. Although our stance remains the same, today's topic is a rather brilliant way to encourage young people to vote. Let's see if this unique idea reported on Yomiuri Newspaper can unbox Japan. (Source) https://www.yomiuri.co.jp/election/local/20210318-OYT1T50033/ Hashtag #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #madeinjapan #DiscoverJapan #Tokyo #Kyoto #日本語能力試験 #JLPT #日本語勉強 #kanji #AdvancedJapanese #Asahishimbun #sakura #karaage #China #trump #biden #foreignpolicy #xijingping #india #corona #COVID19 #cherryblossoms #streetphotography #outdoor #kyushu #nara #osaka #hokkaido #sake #ginjo #matcha #greentea #gyokuro #asakusa #visitJapan #niponika # # # # # # # --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/japan-unboxed/support

Tokyo Olympic seems to have received a go with or without a big spectator. The venue for the opening ceremony is Yoyogi National Stadium which was a symbol of Japan's economic growth since the 1950s. It needed a full size renovation. An Architecture Kuma Kengo designed this nature conscious building with his lifelong passion for architecture. Let's see if his interview can unbox Japan. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　https://style.nikkei.com/article/DGXMZO67649500U0A221C2000000/?page=3 #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #madeinjapan #DiscoverJapan #Tokyo #Kyoto #日本語能力試験 #JLPT #日本語勉強 #kanji #AdvancedJapanese Hashtag #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #madeinjapan #DiscoverJapan #Tokyo #Kyoto #日本語能力試験 #JLPT #日本語勉強 #kanji #AdvancedJapanese #Asahishimbun #sakura #karaage #China #trump #biden #foreignpolicy #xijingping #india #corona #COVID19 #cherryblossoms #streetphotography #outdoor #kyushu #nara #osaka #hokkaido #sake #ginjo #matcha #greentea #gyokuro #asakusa #visitJapan #niponika # # # # # # # --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/japan-unboxed/support

Most convenience stores in Japan operate 24-hour. However, this business model is now an issue due to the labor shortage. The convenience stores need to improve productivity and the unattended cash registers are introduced but that is not enough. One of the major chain convenience stores, FamilyMart found a drastic solution and it is the use of robots. Let's see if an interview with FamilyMart's executive officer, Kano, Tomohiro can unbox Japan. https://www.itmedia.co.jp/business/articles/2103/11/news042_4.html #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #madeinjapan #DiscoverJapan #Tokyo #Kyoto #日本語能力試験 #JLPT #日本語勉強 #kanji #AdvancedJapanese Hashtag #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #madeinjapan #DiscoverJapan #Tokyo #Kyoto #日本語能力試験 #JLPT #日本語勉強 #kanji #AdvancedJapanese #Asahishimbun #sakura #karaage #China #trump #biden #foreignpolicy #xijingping #india #corona #COVID19 #cherryblossoms #streetphotography #outdoor #kyushu #nara #osaka #hokkaido #sake #ginjo #matcha #greentea #gyokuro #asakusa #visitJapan #niponika # # # # # # # --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/japan-unboxed/support

March 11 is the day the enormous earthquake hit east Japan 10 years ago. I'd like to express many thanks who offered support from all over the world to my home country, Japan. The total deaths of 15,899 and over 2,500 people are still missing. The Tohoku area is recovering day by day but will need more time for full recovery. Today's topic is something related to death. When someone passes away, the style of funeral varies by country, religion, or family. Majority of Japanese follow the ritual of Buddhism when it comes to funerals. Most of the time, the bodies are cremated and the ashes are kept in the urn. Then families bury urns inside the graves. But COVID19 brought a new change to this. Let's see if we can unbox Japan. Hashtag #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #madeinjapan #DiscoverJapan #Tokyo #Kyoto #日本語能力試験 #JLPT #日本語勉強 #kanji #AdvancedJapanese #Asahishimbun #sakura #karaage #China #trump #biden #foreignpolicy #xijingping #india #corona #COVID19 #cherryblossoms #streetphotography #outdoor #kyushu #nara #osaka #hokkaido #sake #ginjo #matcha #greentea #gyokuro #asakusa #visitJapan #niponika # # # # # # # --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/japan-unboxed/support

In Japan, soybeans are considered as the meat of the field due to the high content of protein. So, there are many recipes using tofu or other soybean products in Japanese cuisine. With recent demand for alternative sources of protein, there are several Japanese companies which are challenging this task with sophisticated technology. How do they taste? Are they yummy as much as real meat? Let's see if the article from Nikkei Gourmet can unbox Japan. #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #madeinjapan #DiscoverJapan #Tokyo #Kyoto #日本語能力試験 #JLPT #日本語勉強 #kanji #AdvancedJapanese Hashtag #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #madeinjapan #DiscoverJapan #Tokyo #Kyoto #日本語能力試験 #JLPT #日本語勉強 #kanji #AdvancedJapanese #Asahishimbun #sakura #karaage #China #trump #biden #foreignpolicy #xijingping #india #corona #COVID19 #cherryblossoms #streetphotography #outdoor #kyushu #nara #osaka #hokkaido #sake #ginjo #matcha #greentea #gyokuro #asakusa #visitJapan #niponika # # # # # # # --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/japan-unboxed/support

The Choshi Electric Railway, about 1 hour away from Narita Airport has faced the danger of closing down many times, but has been able to pull through the crisis with its unparalleled survival skills. The company has turned its debt into a leverage and has increased its fan base through innovative events and product planning. What is the source of this idea? Let's see if the company president Takemoto can unbox Japan. https://diamond.jp/articles/-/232045 Hashtag #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #madeinjapan #DiscoverJapan #Tokyo #Kyoto #日本語能力試験 #JLPT #日本語勉強 #kanji #AdvancedJapanese #Asahishimbun #sakura #karaage #China #trump #biden #foreignpolicy #xijingping #india #corona #COVID19 #cherryblossoms #streetphotography #outdoor #kyushu #nara #osaka #hokkaido #sake #ginjo #matcha #greentea #gyokuro #asakusa #visitJapan #niponika # # # # # # # --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/japan-unboxed/support

https://business.nikkei.com/atcl/gen/19/00163/011500052/ In August 2020, b8ta, a store originated in San Francisco, California landed in Japan. The store was known for its revolutionary business model that allows customers to experience innovative gadgets. 2 locations in Tokyo were picked. Mr. Kitagawa Takashi represents b8ta Japan as a country manager but was originally working as a retail manager at Dyson Demo Omotesando in Tokyo in 2015, which is Dyson's world's first flagship store. Mr. Kitagawa emphasizes that originality is the key for this unique store that is expected to show how the retail industry should be for next decade. Let's see if his interview can unbox Japan. Hashtag #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #madeinjapan #DiscoverJapan #Tokyo #Kyoto #日本語能力試験 #JLPT #日本語勉強 #kanji #AdvancedJapanese #Asahishimbun #sakura #karaage #China #trump #biden #foreignpolicy #xijingping #india #corona #COVID19 #cherryblossoms #streetphotography #outdoor #kyushu #nara #osaka #hokkaido #sake #ginjo #matcha #greentea #gyokuro #asakusa #visitJapan #niponika # # # # # # # --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/japan-unboxed/support

After graduating from Chuo University in 1953, Mr. Suzuki Osamu worked at a bank before joining Suzuki Motor Corporation in 1958. He is married to a daughter of Mr. Suzuki Shunzo, the second president of the company. After serving as a President in 1978, Chairman in 2000, he became President again in 2008. Mr. Suzuki is now 91 years old and just made an announcement on February 24 that he is stepping down from his post as a CEO and becoming an advisor to the company. https://www.gqjapan.jp/cars/article/20210225-suzuki-osamu #suzuki #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #madeinjapan #DiscoverJapan #Tokyo #Kyoto #日本語能力試験 #JLPT #日本語勉強 #kanji #AdvancedJapanese Hashtag #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #madeinjapan #DiscoverJapan #Tokyo #Kyoto #日本語能力試験 #JLPT #日本語勉強 #kanji #AdvancedJapanese #Asahishimbun #sakura #karaage #China #trump #biden #foreignpolicy #xijingping #india #corona #COVID19 #cherryblossoms #streetphotography #outdoor #kyushu #nara #osaka #hokkaido #sake #ginjo #matcha #greentea #gyokuro #asakusa #visitJapan #niponika # # # # # # # --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/japan-unboxed/support

Funabashiya, a traditional confectionary store in Kameido, Tokyo, with a history dating back to 1805. Its signature dish, "kuzumochi," has been loved by historical story writers such as Akutagawa Ryunosuke or Nagai Kafu, and an influential samurai in Japanese history who led the Meiji Restoration,SaigoTakamori. This "long-established" Japanese confectionary store is now attracting attention from young people. The reason for this is their culture to place young people as the main players and innovation just like a venture company. They are also very creative in their marketing. Even though it is a well-established company, it is actively using SNS such as Twitter and Facebook to increase brand awareness among young people. Let's see if their SNS strategy can reveal some trick to bring new breath in the traditional confectionery industry. https://news.goo.ne.jp/article/phpbiz/bizskills/phpbiz-20210222123153861.html #Toyota #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #kanji #madeinjapan #DiscoverJapan #Tokyo #Kyoto #日本語能力試験 #JLPT #日本語勉強 #kanji #Podcast #AdvancedJapanese Hashtag #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #madeinjapan #DiscoverJapan #Tokyo #Kyoto #日本語能力試験 #JLPT #日本語勉強 #kanji #AdvancedJapanese #Asahishimbun #sakura #karaage #China #trump #biden #foreignpolicy #xijingping #india #corona #COVID19 #cherryblossoms #streetphotography #outdoor #kyushu #nara #osaka #hokkaido #sake #ginjo #matcha #greentea #gyokuro #asakusa #visitJapan #niponika # # # # # # # --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/japan-unboxed/support

An American apparel brand North Face has known for high quality and has been popular in both the US and Japan. In 2019 the brand has added one particular type of material to its fabric used in the product which is made in Japan. The product is called MOON PARKA. Japanese textile research company SPIBER is responsible for this magical fabric. Let's see if the SPIBER's current status can unbox Japan. https://moneyzine.jp/article/detail/217751 https://www.businessinsider.jp/post-228631 https://www.businessinsider.jp/post-228590 #Toyota #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #kanji #madeinjapan #DiscoverJapan #Tokyo #Kyoto #日本語能力試験 #JLPT #anime #aot #日本語勉強 #kanji #Podcast #AdvancedJapanese Hashtag #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #madeinjapan #DiscoverJapan #Tokyo #Kyoto #日本語能力試験 #JLPT #日本語勉強 #kanji #AdvancedJapanese #Asahishimbun #sakura #karaage #China #trump #biden #foreignpolicy #xijingping #india #corona #COVID19 #cherryblossoms #streetphotography #outdoor #kyushu #nara #osaka #hokkaido #sake #ginjo #matcha #greentea #gyokuro #asakusa #visitJapan #niponika # # # # # # # --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/japan-unboxed/support

In Japan, Intermittent fasting is getting popular and it is common to believe being overweight is the source of many diseases. Autophagy, known as the research of Dr. Osumi Yoshinori, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine in 2016, has been known to keep various diseases away and lead to longevity by reducing calorie intake. Dr. Aoki Atsushi of Jiji Medical University lived to prove that theory actually works for him. Let's see if his interview can reveal the secret of autophagy and why it is beneficial to all of us. https://www.medical-confidential.com/2019/09/23/9742/ #intermittentfasting #authophagy #fasting #IF #Diet #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #kanji #madeinjapan #DiscoverJapan #Tokyo #Kyoto #日本語能力試験 #JLPT #日本語勉強 #obesity #Podcast #AdvancedJapanese Hashtag #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #madeinjapan #DiscoverJapan #Tokyo #Kyoto #日本語能力試験 #JLPT #日本語勉強 #kanji #AdvancedJapanese #Asahishimbun #sakura #karaage #China #trump #biden #foreignpolicy #xijingping #india #corona #COVID19 #cherryblossoms #streetphotography #outdoor #kyushu #nara #osaka #hokkaido #sake #ginjo #matcha #greentea #gyokuro #asakusa #visitJapan #niponika # # # # # # # --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/japan-unboxed/support

She was born as the youngest of 12 during the Iran-Iraq War. The sound of fireworks still reminds her of an air raid. 　In elementary school she attended in Saitama, she was shocked she had to sit next to a boy. In Iran, which is a Muslim country, boys and girls are separated until high school, and they take separate buses. Women have to cover their hair with a hijab. This is a story of an Iranian born actress Ms. Sahel Rosa. The unknown experiences in Japan gave her a sense of liberation as if she had found freedom.Let's see if her life story can unbox Japan. https://www.zenrosai.coop/anshin/anshintalk/furusato/furusato18.html https://www.nikkan-gendai.com/articles/view/geino/278954 #Iran #Toyota #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #kanji #madeinjapan #DiscoverJapan #Tokyo #Kyoto #日本語能力試験 #JLPT #日本語勉強 #kanji #Podcast #AdvancedJapanese Hashtag #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #madeinjapan #DiscoverJapan #Tokyo #Kyoto #日本語能力試験 #JLPT #日本語勉強 #kanji #AdvancedJapanese #Asahishimbun #sakura #karaage #China #trump #biden #foreignpolicy #xijingping #india #corona #COVID19 #cherryblossoms #streetphotography #outdoor #kyushu #nara #osaka #hokkaido #sake #ginjo #matcha #greentea #gyokuro #asakusa #visitJapan #niponika # # # # # # # --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/japan-unboxed/support

If you are a Japanese and have a college degree, the total number of years to have studied English would be more than 12 years. Yet you still can't speak English. That's how the majority of Japanese people feel. We know a few English words. We know a fair amount of grammar. But why are there so many Japanese who can't hear, understand, or carry on a conversation in English? This is a mystery of all the time. An author, Davey Lau, a Hong Kong native who once studied at Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, is well aware of this. Using his linguistic knowledge of the Japanese language, he has found the faster way for Japanese people to master English. He says the way Japanese people study English is wrong. Let's see if he can unbox Japan. https://diamond.jp/articles/-/262408 By Davey Lau 2021.2.136 #Toyota #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #kanji #madeinjapan #DiscoverJapan #Tokyo #Kyoto #日本語能力試験 #JLPT #日本語勉強 #kanji #Singapore #HongKong #Podcast #AdvancedJapanese Hashtag #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #madeinjapan #DiscoverJapan #Tokyo #Kyoto #日本語能力試験 #JLPT #日本語勉強 #kanji #AdvancedJapanese #Asahishimbun #sakura #karaage #China #trump #biden #foreignpolicy #xijingping #india #corona #COVID19 #cherryblossoms #streetphotography #outdoor #kyushu #nara #osaka #hokkaido #sake #ginjo #matcha #greentea #gyokuro #asakusa #visitJapan #niponika # # # # # # # --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/japan-unboxed/support

With the prolonged pandemic of the new coronavirus, there are many that have suffered economic damage. Crowdfunding can be a big help for those in need. The one such service is "READYFOR" and is making its presence among many others when it comes to donations. Since its launch in 2011, READYFOR has taken root as a place to raise money for support. A number of initiatives have been created to help the distressed, including support for university students who have fallen on hard times financially, and a support project for the Eiju General Hospital, which has suffered from an outbreak of hospital clusters. Haruka Mera, the founder and CEO of READYFOR explained why so much support is coming to her project. https://money-bu-jpx.com/news/article028425/ #Toyota #Sushi #SMEs #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #kanji #madeinjapan #DiscoverJapan #Tokyo #Kyoto #日本語能力試験 #JLPT #日本語勉強 #kanji #Podcast #AdvancedJapanese Hashtag #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #madeinjapan #DiscoverJapan #Tokyo #Kyoto #日本語能力試験 #JLPT #日本語勉強 #kanji #AdvancedJapanese #Asahishimbun #sakura #karaage #China #trump #biden #foreignpolicy #xijingping #india #corona #COVID19 #cherryblossoms #streetphotography #outdoor #kyushu #nara #osaka #hokkaido #sake #ginjo #matcha #greentea #gyokuro #asakusa #visitJapan #niponika # # # # # # # --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/japan-unboxed/support

Any working adult is required to have a wider variety of skills such as language skills, communication skills in order to make a living. Investment skills may also become important especially for Japanese who have very strong resistance to. YouTuber Dan Takahashi has about 356,000 subscribers on his channels. After graduating from college, he joined Morgan Stanley, and co-founded a hedge fund at age 26. Many are paying attention to Takahashi, who is sending his messages to increase financial literacy. Let's see if his words can unbox Japan. https://forbesjapan.com/articles/detail/39592 https://forbesjapan.com/articles/detail/39594/3/1/1 Hashtag #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #madeinjapan #DiscoverJapan #Tokyo #Kyoto #日本語能力試験 #JLPT #日本語勉強 #kanji #AdvancedJapanese #Asahishimbun #sakura #karaage #China #trump #biden #foreignpolicy #xijingping #india #corona #COVID19 #cherryblossoms #streetphotography #outdoor #kyushu #nara #osaka #hokkaido #sake #ginjo #matcha #greentea #gyokuro #asakusa #visitJapan #niponika # # # # # # # --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/japan-unboxed/support

Restaurants are struggling in the wake of the spread of the new coronavirus. According to Teikoku Databank, a major data company, 780 restaurants went bankrupt in 2020, the highest level on record. Struggling restaurant owners are starting take-out and delivery services. Food truck may be one to rescue but the key to sucess seems to be something that ordinary Japanese people are not used to. Let's see if a case by a company called Mellow can unbox Japan. =============== 飲食店の多くは苦戦しているのに、なぜキッチンカーは“右肩上がり”なのか： https://www.itmedia.co.jp/business/articles/2102/03/news013_6.html Hashtag #Toyota #Sushi #SMEs #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #kanji #madeinjapan #DiscoverJapan #Tokyo #Kyoto #日本語能力試験 #JLPT #日本語勉強 #kanji #Podcast #AdvancedJapanese Hashtag #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #madeinjapan #DiscoverJapan #Tokyo #Kyoto #日本語能力試験 #JLPT #日本語勉強 #kanji #AdvancedJapanese #Asahishimbun #sakura #karaage #China #trump #biden #foreignpolicy #xijingping #india #corona #COVID19 #cherryblossoms #streetphotography #outdoor #kyushu #nara #osaka #hokkaido #sake #ginjo #matcha #greentea #gyokuro #asakusa #visitJapan #niponika # # # # # # # --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/japan-unboxed/support

In general, it is an advantage for the farmers to be close to the metropolitan area, as it is easier to keep freshness and cheaper to transport the vegetables. The Broccoli division of JA Shimabara-Unzen in Nagasaki Prefecture which is almost 6,800 miles away from Tokyo has disproved such a theory. For the past 20 years since 2001, their business has been growing steadily. Their annual sales in 2019 exceeded 9 million dollars and the number of new farmers has increased. The division has also started smart farming. #Nagasaki #Foodie #Toyota #Sushi #SMEs #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #kanji #madeinjapan #DiscoverJapan #Tokyo #Kyoto #日本語能力試験 #JLPT #日本語勉強 #kanji #Podcast #AdvancedJapanese 逆境をチャンスに変える「産地づくり」の競争戦略 - 日経ビジネス電子版 Special https://special.nikkeibp.co.jp/NBO/businessfarm/innovation/45/ 2021.01.05 Hashtag #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #madeinjapan #DiscoverJapan #Tokyo #Kyoto #日本語能力試験 #JLPT #日本語勉強 #kanji #AdvancedJapanese #Asahishimbun #sakura #karaage #China #trump #biden #foreignpolicy #xijingping #india #corona #COVID19 #cherryblossoms #streetphotography #outdoor #kyushu #nara #osaka #hokkaido #sake #ginjo #matcha #greentea #gyokuro #asakusa #visitJapan #niponika # # # # # # # --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/japan-unboxed/support

The season has come for the common entrance exam for colleges in Japan. With COVID19 and the severe cold weather, students must not only wear masks to prevent infection, but also protect themselves against the cold. Disposable body warmers are a must-have item for those students taking the exam. However, few people know the secret of those little warm pouches which fit in the pocket. Let's see if this article can help unbox the mystery. 受験生が必携の｢カイロ｣使用後の意外な活用術https://toyokeizai.net/articles/-/405197?page=5 #Toyota #Sushi #SMEs #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #kanji #madeinjapan #DiscoverJapan #Tokyo #Kyoto #日本語能力試験 #JLPT #日本語勉強 #kanji #Podcast #AdvancedJapanese #Science Hashtag #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #madeinjapan #DiscoverJapan #Tokyo #Kyoto #日本語能力試験 #JLPT #日本語勉強 #kanji #AdvancedJapanese #Asahishimbun #sakura #karaage #China #trump #biden #foreignpolicy #xijingping #india #corona #COVID19 #cherryblossoms #streetphotography #outdoor #kyushu #nara #osaka #hokkaido #sake #ginjo #matcha #greentea #gyokuro #asakusa #visitJapan #niponika # # # # # # # --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/japan-unboxed/support

Former Goldman Sachs analyst, Mr. David Atkinson was born in England in 1965. He studied Japanology at Oxford University. After leaving Goldman Sachs in 2007, he joined Konishi Bijutsu Kogei in 2009 which has been repairing Japanese national treasures and important cultural properties for more than 300 years. In 2011, he became the chairman and president of the company. His company is one of the small and medium-sized company just like most of Japanese companies are. Let's see if his interview can help us unbox Japan. 下請けで苦しむ中小企業は｢5％未満｣の現実 | 国内経済 | 東洋経済オンライン | 経済ニュースの新基準 https://toyokeizai.net/articles/-/405935 #Toyota #Sushi #SMEs #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #kanji #madeinjapan #DiscoverJapan #Tokyo #Kyoto #日本語能力試験 #JLPT #日本語勉強 #kanji #Podcast #AdvancedJapanese Hashtag #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #madeinjapan #DiscoverJapan #Tokyo #Kyoto #日本語能力試験 #JLPT #日本語勉強 #kanji #AdvancedJapanese #Asahishimbun #sakura #karaage #China #trump #biden #foreignpolicy #xijingping #india #corona #COVID19 #cherryblossoms #streetphotography #outdoor #kyushu #nara #osaka #hokkaido #sake #ginjo #matcha #greentea #gyokuro #asakusa #visitJapan #niponika # # # # # # # --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/japan-unboxed/support

Since the outbreak of the new coronavirus, the food service industry has been greatly affected in many countries around the world. Egypt is no exception. The general manager and the chef of Makino, one of the few traditional Japanese restaurants in Egypt, explained the situation of the restaurant industry in the wake of the COVID19 and the possibility of promoting Japanese food in the future. Makino started operations in Cairo in 2012 and currently has a local staff of about 20 people in Egypt, which is located on the African continent far from Japan. エジプトの本格派日本食レストラン、新型コロナ禍でさまざまな工夫 https://www.jetro.go.jp/biz/areareports/2020/c610d327759880e5.html 11/12/2020 #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #kanji #madeinjapan #DiscoverJapan #Tokyo #Kyoto #日本語能力試験 #JLPT #日本語勉強 #kanji #Podcast Hashtag #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #madeinjapan #DiscoverJapan #Tokyo #Kyoto #日本語能力試験 #JLPT #日本語勉強 #kanji #AdvancedJapanese #Asahishimbun #sakura #karaage #China #trump #biden #foreignpolicy #xijingping #india #corona #COVID19 #cherryblossoms #streetphotography #outdoor #kyushu #nara #osaka #hokkaido #sake #ginjo #matcha #greentea #gyokuro #asakusa #visitJapan #niponika # # # # # # # --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/japan-unboxed/support

Sakai Sonoko was selected as one of the 15 creative women by the New York Times in 2020. Her recipe book, "Japanese Home Cooking: Simple Meals, Authentic Flavors” is rated 5 stars on Amazon. Today's episode is about how she discovered Japanese beauty in California through a local farmer who accidentally gave her our traditional dried fruit, Shibagaki. 2021/01/21 今、ロサンゼルスで「干し柿」が絶賛される理由 https://forbesjapan.com/articles/detail/39329/1/1/1 #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #kanji #madeinjapan #DiscoverJapan #Tokyo #Kyoto #日本語能力試験 #JLPT #日本語勉強 #kanji #Podcast #olympic #anime Hashtag #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #madeinjapan #DiscoverJapan #Tokyo #Kyoto #日本語能力試験 #JLPT #日本語勉強 #kanji #AdvancedJapanese #Asahishimbun #sakura #karaage #China #trump #biden #foreignpolicy #xijingping #india #corona #COVID19 #cherryblossoms #streetphotography #outdoor #kyushu #nara #osaka #hokkaido #sake #ginjo #matcha #greentea #gyokuro #asakusa #visitJapan #niponika # # # # # # # --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/japan-unboxed/support

January is a special month not only because of a new year but the event of coming of age to celebrate the milestone of turning 20. There is an American who graduated from Harvard University, and became a comedian in Japan. His name is Patrick Harlan, aka Pacun. He talks about his young adult life and dreams and offers aspirations for the future for those who newly became adults. 大人になった今、若い頃の自分に「おまえは大丈夫だよ」と伝えられたら - パトリック・ハーランが今、未来を担う若者に伝えたいこと 2021/01/12 https://news.mynavi.jp/kikaku/20210112-1623944/?utm_source=special&utm_medium=internal #Japan #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #Tokyo #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #kanji #madeinjapan #olympic #anime Hashtag #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #madeinjapan #DiscoverJapan #Tokyo #Kyoto #日本語能力試験 #JLPT #日本語勉強 #kanji #AdvancedJapanese #Asahishimbun #sakura #karaage #China #trump #biden #foreignpolicy #xijingping #india #corona #COVID19 #cherryblossoms #streetphotography #outdoor #kyushu #nara #osaka #hokkaido #sake #ginjo #matcha #greentea #gyokuro #asakusa #visitJapan #niponika # # # # # # # --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/japan-unboxed/support

Among depressing news, Japan's bullet train, Shinkansen was reported to find a new eye opening way of its use. This time they don't transport people but produce! Japan is known for delicious fruits and produce, why not use the fast train to reach cities far away? Let's see how the new business of Shinkansen can unbox Japan. Source: Nov. 17, 2020 Toyo Keizai Online https://toyokeizai.net/articles/-/388599?page=3 #Japan #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #Tokyo #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #kanji #madeinjapan #olympic #anime --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/japan-unboxed/support

COVID19 sure has forced us to change how we live our lives in many ways. There is one Japanese comedian who decided to live between NY and Tokyo in the midst of a pandemic even though she is successful in Japan as a comedian. Watanabe Naomi has over 9 million followers on her Instagram, and talked about the role of influencer today. Let's see how her experience as an influencer can unbox Japan. 2021/01/17 Forbes Japan 渡辺直美x稲木ジョージが予測　未来にインフルエンサーは必要か？ https://forbesjapan.com/articles/detail/39219 #Japan #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #Tokyo #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #kanji #madeinjapan #olympic #anime Hashtag #sake #Sushi #Japan #Japanese #JapanUnboxed #nihongo #にほんご #learnJapanese #studyJapanese #madeinjapan #DiscoverJapan #Tokyo #Kyoto #日本語能力試験 #JLPT #日本語勉強 #kanji #AdvancedJapanese #Asahishimbun #sakura #karaage #China #trump #biden #foreignpolicy #xijingping #india #corona #COVID19 #cherryblossoms #streetphotography #outdoor #kyushu #nara #osaka #hokkaido #sake #ginjo #matcha #greentea #gyokuro #asakusa #visitJapan #niponika # # # # # # # --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/japan-unboxed/support