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Podcasts created by J. F. Oberlin Students in japan as part of their English studies in the English Language Program

Obirin Student Podcasting


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    Everybody has a warm heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2011 6:26


    Hello everyone. I’m Misaki. The big earthquake happened on March.11th 2011. So today I'm going to interview an English teacher about the earthquake. So let’s start with an interviewee. M: Hi, what your name please. M.B: My name is Marcos Benevides. M: OK. Can you tell me where are you from? M.B: I’m Canadian, but I was born in Brazil. M:Brazil. OK. I’d like to ask you some questions about the earthquake that happened on March11th 2011. OK? M.B: OK. M: So my first question is that. When the earthquake happened, where were you? M.B: I was at home but I was I just left my house, so I was on the street on my scooter on my bike. M: OK. How did you feel? M.B: I felt very strange because I had been working in my house until about three whenever the earthquake happened. I woke up and I was alone in my house all day I was working from earlier morning and I didn’t eat any food or anything. I just sat in my computer and worked worked worked. In suddenly at 2:30 I looked my watch and I thought oh! it’s 2:30, I didn’t anything I should go get some food. So I jumped on my scooter and I went to the bakery and when I was stopped the red light, the earthquake happened. But because the scooter vibrates, I didn’t notice. I thought I was sick because I didn’t eat so thought “oh! I’m gonna full”. But then I saw people coming out of the buildings and I thought oh, no! It’s an earthquake then I stopped but before that I felt very strange because I thought I was sick, you know? M: Okay. Did you think about going back to your country? M.B: No. M: No? Why? M.B: Because I live in Japan. M: You live with family? M.B: Yes. So Japan is not safety because the earthquake happened. You don’t didn’t nervous in Japan? Oh! Of course I was nervous, but everywhere is dangerous. In Canada we have snow storms and the in other country is there’re hurricanes and tornadoes. So Japan has earthquake but it’s only. Every place has all dangerous. So I don’t think you can’t escape from death. You know? M: Yeah, I think. You didn’t miss your family? M.B: My family was in Okinawa. M: Really? M.B: Uh, my family is Japanese. M: No, your father and your mother. M.B: Did I miss them? No, I don’t know why I would. I mean usually I miss them but during the earthquake I didn’t miss them more. M.B: OK. So when the earthquake happens, will you think about your mind change your mind if another earthquake happened? M: Yes. M.B: No, in fact since the earthquake I bought a house in Japan. So before Japan was my home but now is really my home, because now I have a house. So if another earthquake happens, I will to "ganbatte" like everybody else, alright? So. M: OK. Have you done any volunteer worked or helped for Tohoku people? M.B: Ah,for Tohoku. Well right after the earthquake, I donated money to Japanese Red Cross but I didn't volunteer work to go there. Because I wanted to go there because I was alone,Alright? My family is Okinawa. So I was actually little bit bold because there was no power and all that. So I wanted to go Tohoku to help but there're too many people to go there is not good. So I in the end I didn't go there. But now my house, I am making new window, so took out the old window. And I my wife wants to donate to the window to Tohoku, because they need materials to build houses, alright? So I think we'll do that too. But we have only only donated money, we haven't done other things yet. M: Thank you. M.B: You're welcome. M: Thank you. My question is fished. M.B: It's finish? OK. Good luck! Conclusion The earthquake brought Japan serious damages. This earthquale claimed the many lives. It was awful. But on the other hand, I felt the power and cooprative attitude of all people. I learned that there are no national boundaries in people's warm heart. So thank you for listening. See you!

    March 11th earthquake!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2011 7:36


    welcome to our podcast. we are Daiki and Misaki! this program is about"hoe the people from overseas felt after the Great East Japan earthquake. you know, about the earthquake , of course, and the a big disaster in March 11th and after. we went to around compus and found two people from overseas. now misaki is taliking with first person, can you hear me? misaki? Hi this is Misaki! I’m at Meimei-kan now. I’m gonna ask some questions about March 11th earthquake to my friends Jeremy. Hi Jeremy!  Hello. My name is Jeremy I’m from university of Hawaii  Thank you. First I’m gonna ask some questions about earthquake. Where were you at the moment?  When the earthquake happen, I was in Florida in my hometown. Visiting my family actually on my way to Japan. It happened few days before I went to New York to get my VISA and paper works so it was kind of strange because I was on my way to here ,and you know that was going to be happen.  Q)How did you feel about the news of earthquake?  Well at first I was pretty shocked. It was pretty surprising. I called my friends to make sure everyone was ok. And the really just watch the news to see what was going on but the news in America isn7t so reliable so more I called people in Japan ask them and try to get best news I could. Just uncertain about whether I be able to come to Japan or not.  Q)Ok, can you tell me more about the differences between the news of Japan and America about the earthquake?  Ah, the news of America relies on sensation so there was a lot of video of the tsunami but even after weeks after the tsunami and earthquake happen the news keep showing the same video and they only talked about japan was been like a disaster, most people thought like Tokyo was destroyed. People they don’t have much knowledge about Japan, so when they see on the news what their showing, they think that all of Japan things were just disaster everywhere, so everyone was really scared about that and that I wouldn’t come to Japan. But they didn’t know that the earthquake was outside of Tokyo and that Tokyo was safe. Everyone was just kind of nervous, but the news kind of makes people more nervous in America. I don't feel like i'm getting good information when I watch the news.  Q) Some of my friends from overseas went back to their countries. Were you hesitant to come to Japan?   ...I knew I still wanted to come to Japan, and so I tried to watch the news a lot and more so wanted to stay in contact with people in Japan to find out what was going on. I still went to New York to file my visa paperwork and.... I wanted to come here but I wasn't sure if I would be allowed to, because in America they were on the news that people weren't allowed to go to Japan and that a lot of people in Japan were being sent back to their own countries. Some universities didn't allow students to travel to Japan, but I wanted to come and I had a ticket so I was coming until they made me stop. Q) The question I really want to ask is, How did your friends and family feel about you coming to Japan after the earthquake?  ...For the most part, my friends and family trust my judgement because I've traveled before and been somewhat reliable..... so, they were worried but they knew better than to trust just the news and so I would tell them what was really happening in Japan... especially the Tokyo area with the power outages and the information that wasn't really on the news in America. They were worried, some of them didn't want me to go because they thought it was more dangerous than it was, like my sister, she lives kind of far away, so... she called me and was worried, she said "Don't go to Japan, it's too dangerous" and all of these things but I asked her, "Where did you get your information from, who told you how dangerous Japan is?" ...she said, "Oh I don't know, it just is.... I know". I was like, "No, you don't know ....anything." So, it was kind of weird. Anyone,

    Interview about March11th.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2011 1:28


    Hello, my name is Yuuki. My partner is Keiko. On March 11th, a huge earthquake in the Tohoku Region occurred.Many pepole died,lost their house or other important things. Also. there is a serious problem of radiation after the Fukisima Nuclerar power station was dameged. The word’s media continues to follow this strory. Since then ,people all over the world have helped Japan.But the stricken area has not recovered. Today we are going to interview about this earthquake to two students studying abroad. Q: Were you in Japan in March 11th? A: Yes, I was. Q: How did you feel then? A: During the earth quake? It was really squally. I first. I was no more the earth quake but then really strong. So, I was surprised. Q: What do you think about this disaster? A: It’s really unfortunate. It was really squally, and I think it effected a lot of people. So It’s really bad… Q: Japan has serious problem. One of them is a problem of power shortage. What do you think about this problem? A: I think it is serious problem. And I think Japan is doing this really well. I think everybody knows the power problem and everybody is going save electlisity. What Japanese people doing I think really good. Q: Have you begin prepare for precautions of earthquake since then? A:Maybe I little be like I pack my stuff if I have to move or get like my own medicine. Q: What can you do for the stricken area? A: I want to go volunteer. THANK YOU!!! Conclusion Student from oversea think this earthquake was serious problem same Japanese. I think it is very good thing. Japan is loved by all over the world.

    March 11th

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2011 5:39


    Hi! I'm Kohei. I'm from Kanagawa in Japan. I'm 20 years old.Hi! I'm Marie I'm from Hokkaido in Japan. I'm 21. We'll interview two people from overseas about March 11th this year. As you know a big earthquake occurred in Japan on Marth 11th. Of couse, we know what happened and the problems now. For example, there is a nuclear power problem and  a polotocal responsibility problem.So, we want to know what to know what people from overseas are feeling and thinking. Conclusion We interviewed to two people from overseas. Marie) It was good experience because we could listen to their opinions. Immediately after big earthquake, she went back to her country. She returned to Japan. And she cooperates with the saving electricity. Kohei) When I have heard their opinions, I felt powerful emotion. They said we donated some money because we can nothing to do for people in Tohoku. And I was surprised that they also save electricity. After the interview, I said thank you a lot. Transcript ①Kohei’s interview transcript Introduce please. Hello, my name is Juvonick Miria. I’m from Kansas College. 1) Where were you, when the earthquake occurred? I was at the Fuchinobe Domes. Me) Fuchinobe Domes? What did you do? When I’m happened, me and my friends run outside because we were     scared and didn’t know what’s happening. 2) Have you ever gone to Tohoku to volunteer after the earthquake or done anything else? I actually haven’t. I wanted to one point but I didn’t really know how do anything so I just sat my room. I feel bad Me) you did donate? I’ve donated some money from like at the convenience store. But I do nothing significant. 3) Do you aim to save electricity at your home? Yes, I usually in summer I used air conditioner all the time. But lately I have saved higher and turned off every night so it’s really hot my room. ②Marie’s interview transcript My name is Maria Mage. I’m from Hawaii University. 1) Where were you, when the earthquake occurred? I was back home in Hawaii at home. Marie) When did you do at home? I was told of the tsunami and earthquake while I was at work 2) Have you ever gone to Tohoku to volunteer after the earthquake or done anything else? I have not gone to volunteer and I’ve only donated a little bit at the convenient store. Marie) Do you think about the volunteer? I would like to, but I don’t know what I could do the help how I would be helpful. So I just donated. 3) Do you aim to save electricity at your home? I tried keep my lights off but I have used air conditioner cause it’s hot. I’m trying. Marie) Are you save air conditioner do you feel hot in your room? Yeah, I keep on the high standing but I use a lot.

    be positive get positive

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2011 10:29


    Hi! My name is Yoko. This time I want to talk about the big big earthquake and tsunami which occurred in Japan this spring. It was March 11th; a day I remember so clearly. Now, in Japan it is called 3.11, like 9.11 in the US. It means that the disaster was so big that we can compare the two – of course one was natural and the other manmade. On this subject,  I interviewed  Aaron from Guam and Nicole from Kansas,  both from U.S. I asked what was going on around them at the time. Let's have listen!   Aaron Y:Ok. So I’ll ask some questions about 3.11, and your name is Arron. It’s ok? Fine? A:Yeah my name is Aaron. Y: Yes, thank you!  And where were you when the earthquake struck? A:I was in Guam. Y:Yeah and… A:Oh what was I doing…I was playing WorldWide cup when that happened then.          Everyone's in a library, had that any tricky news about the earthquake. So after that I checked the news at internet and I got other distractions, tsunami. Y:Oh so you have watched Tsunami live on the internet. A:Yeah I have watched on the Internet. and on the news. Y:How did you feel that? A:I was pretty sad...It was ...How to say...not amazing, cause this is kind of sacrifice... Yeah just watching, staying the water, pushing everything away, lots of people died. Y:So have you experienced something like this before? A:Kind of. In guam there lots of p〜gmiration, no one really died such like this. After p〜ment Water, killer water. Many people died after water. I think I've got more knowledge that as. Y:When you knew about earthquake and tunami you've already decided to come Japan? A:Yeah. My parents were kind of worry, they don't really want me to come. But I still want to come. Y:After this, has your feeling Even though there's lots of A:I can't really change. I guess  it's still positive. Cause After Katrina happened. and news and everywhere 〜〜〜. those are pretty mean(?). Y:So if this collage, Obirin is near Tohoku, you would come or not? A:I would personally still want to come, but my parents wouldn't want me to go. They really neither. Y:I think so. Difficult to come. A:Yeah difficult. But I still personally wanted to come. Y:How the image of Japan about disaster and the also nuclear things?? A:Nuclear things are kind of sacary. We even nuclear in West coast and Guam. But my image is of Japan is still positive. Nicole Y: Hi nicole! N: Hey! what's up! Y: I gonna ask you some questions about the big big earthquake of Japan.  The first, where were you when the earthquake struck? N: When the erthquake struck, Y: Yeah? N: I was in Machida, I was on the date. Y: Wow! What's happened! N: We went into the restaurant, and orderd some pizza, and then we ordered some beer and we sat down.  And then the earthquake happened, like after we ordered beer.  So...it was really scary cause I've never experienced like that earthquake in my life. Y: Oh! The first time!n Yeah that was my first time of this big earthquake cause I'm from Kansas, in Kansas there's no earthquake so..it was so scary   And that was 3.11, and they made us sweep from the restaurant and how do we made up to Fuchinobe.  The tarains were not working for going back home so. Y: So that was the first time, first experience like that.n Yeah, very very first experience of earthquake.y And so big! N: yeah, I felt like some role comeng or something. Y: Mnn...! Did you feel any change of Japan, like people or other things in town?  In town, so many people to get back to home for walking, cause of no train... N: Well it made me realize that corn of having public tranceportation, like we are out, we gotta stuck at there.  I felt kind of frustrated to get back Machida to home. But it made me thanks for the train. After words tirains started running again, I was like "Oh trains running!"!  I was so happy with trains came back. Y: yeah, I also think it's important, and very usefull.  So,

    After the March 11th earthquake

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2011 10:56


    Let us begin Brewster  podcast.   How are you?  This is Yuichiro. And today's commentator is Motoki Sakurai. Hi, this is Motoki. Motoki, What kind of topic have you chosen this week? Well. it has been about three months since the march 11th earthquake occurred. Some reconstructing programs have already started. Also a lot of volunteer workers have been to Tohoku to help Tohoku people. Even now we need more effort. There are our Japanese people's thoughts. However, how about other countries? I would like to know ideas what people from abroad think of. Tanks sir. So today's topic is about The March 11th earthquake. Not only Japanese people have experienced such a huge disaster. Then let us consider what the people from overseas feel. We have interviewed people who come from out of Japan and we could get other points of view. First, Motoki who did you asked? I asked a guy whose name is David. O.K. Let's get start it. M: Hi, I'm going to ask you about the earthquake on March 11th. Have you ever experienced disaster like earthquake on March 11th? D: No, not at all. life experience some very strong hurricanes and big snow               storms but nothing, nothing the stronger and powerful as March 11th                   earthquake. M: What was your reaction to March 11th? D: When I was at home in my recording studio, and my initial felling like, is           my house gonna be OK?? And I just went outside calmly and chatted with           the neighbors. We all just stood around waiting for the end. M: Do your family, for example your parents, brothers or cousins live in                    Japan? D: No, I don't have any family in Japan. M: Where do they live, and could you contact them soon after the earthquake? D: Most of my friends and family live back in east coast Canada and once                 internet came back on a few hours later I was able to contact everybody               through facebook or skype, so I had no problem to contact with people. M: This is the last question. What did you think about the reaction of the                    Japanese people around you at the moment and after the earthquake? D: At the moment of the earthquake, I went outside, and my neighbors were             outside, everybody was, you know, laughing, and kind of like what this is a       big earthquake. But we all kind of knew that somewhere something bad               happened, but we didn't know what until a few hours later when we can             watch TV. And also everyone because power ____ everybody helped each         other, we had radio on, we shared information. After that, response to the         actual disaster area was, you know, it was overwhelming just to watch on           TV and _______. Generally, Japanese people really help and take care of         each other I think, you know, did the best, stay calm, you know, so quite             good I think. But, a mixture of emotions most like what people are really             hanging on there and fighting hard and  well a lot of people died, you                 know so, both of good and bad.  It's good? Positive feeling about Japanese         people in general. Hmm.. That was my interview, so Yuichiro how about you? Who did you ask? I've asked Peter who works at ELP. O.K. Let's listen to it. Y: Hi. Thank you for coming. P: Sure. Y: First of all, I would like to know about you. P: O.K. Y: So, May I have your name? P: My name is Peter. Y: And, Where are you from? P: I’m from the west coast of the United States. Y: Ah, so how long have you been in Japan? P: I’ve been in Japan since 1985, so 26 years now. Y: So long! P: Yes. Y: What’s your job? P: I’m a teacher here in ELP. Y: Today I would like to interview about the March 11th earthquake. So what did you think of the reaction of Japanese people around you at the moment of the earthquake or after two weeks or three weeks?

    Our interview about 3.11

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2011 4:53


    1. Introduction Hi, I’m Kohei! Welcome to our show. As you know, a very large earthquake occurred in Japan on March 11. There were many victims of tsunami and the nuclear power plant has become a subject of argument all over the world. Now I and Yu would like to introduce our interviews about the earthquake. We asked some questions about it to people from abroad. Please listen it!   2.Interview My name is Sam Good and I’m from the United States of America. Q1 Yu: Hi Sam, Because of the earthquake and the nuclear power problem, did your family and friends object to you living in Japan? Sam: That’s a difficult question,,, I think they did object a little bit. Not friends, my friends were OK. My family thought it maybe little dangerous because of radiation in the food but then I explain that Tokyo is actually very far from Fukushima. And they said okay, it’s your decision. Q2 Yu: Are you prepared for earthquake? Sam: Probably not. I don’t think so. Like my house or the office? Yu: Your house. Sam: I’m from San Francisco, and we have many an earthquake in San Francisco also. So I think I’m used to experience in earthquake, but my house in Japan is old and it’s on the second floor. So if there really big earthquake I’m not sure what I would do. So I really hope there is not. There will be very dangerous. Actually there was earthquake last week? Two weeks ago? Kohei: Last week. Sam: It’s pretty big. Like a five point or something? I ran outside, everybody in my apartment building ran outside. It’s very old. So it’s shakes a lot, but I’m leaving in two weeks, so I think I’ll be okay. Yu: You have to prepare food or water. Sam: No, I’m nothing. Water? Yes water but no food. Kohei:OK. Last question. Q3:How different was the news about March 11 in your country and the news in Japan? Sam: Uh…I was not in my country. I was in the Indonesia.  When there was theearthquake, I don’t speak Indonesian so I have no idea, but I did watch American news.Uh...It was two things, people very panicked result you know, Japan is ruined. This is oh no,   never been Japan again which is totally not true.Uh...and around the world a lot of people who were very worried then, I mean, American  and Japan are very good friends and  a lot of news casters who really worry about very sad and  they said ,you know, and they want to help Japan whose lots of donations  lots of company who wants to give money to Japan, so two things that is about it. Yu: What do you think news in  Japan? Sam: Oh in Japan that’s good question. You know I wasn’t  in Japan. I was in Indonesia and I was in China and I’ll exist home for long time. Because Obirin sudden late, so I get in watch like NHK and Fuji TV and something like that. but I think in back, I try to say I know a lot of people in Japan don’t  trust news and they think maybe people relying and I don’t know I’m not Japanese so it’s very difficult to say but it’s nice to be able to watch  both American and Japan and choose which I think it’s true. It’s very difficult to say.   3.Conclusion Thank you Sam.  Lots of country people care about Japan. There can be an earthquake at any moment and It will takes a long time to recovery, but we shouldn’t give up!  

    Thoughts on March 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2011 8:38


    Hi, my name is Mai, and my partner is Shin. Today we’re going to interview people from abroad about what they thought about the earthquake, which happened on March 11 in Japan. The first person we’re going to interview is Ka. He’s from China. The second person we’re going to interview is Joyce. She’s from America. Hello my name is Mai. I’m interviewing students from overseas about their thoughts on the earthquake, which happened on March 11 in Japan. Before we start the interview, could you introduce yourself briefly? Hello,My name is ke mengnan. I am from jiaxing of China . How long have you lived in Japan? Two years ago. Thank you. Now, talking about the earthquake, where were you that day? Were you in Japan? When the earthquake happened , I was in the subway station of Tokyo. Can you tell me more about what happened around you at that time? Firstly, it was a small shake. When the earthquake occurred ,It strengthened gradually. People went up to the ground beginning to run. It comes so that the power of peoples may take shelter in the plaza at the station, and information on the large earthquake and the tsunami has entered in the television of the station.  I think that I will never forget all my life because it is the first earthquake experience. What did you think about the Japanese government’s response to the disaster? I think that the response of the government in Japan was not bad. However, the result had not been admitted easily, so it was a little regrettable. It is thought that power only in the government party is insufficient because this earthquake and the tsunami are large, and if the opposition party cooperates a little more, maybe a good result would happen. Ok, then, the next question is, do you think your country would have reacted differently? I think that basically Chinese government will do the same way.   Ok, what would you say to people who are considering visiting Japan right now? I think that you should come to Japan by all means if there is a chance. Because it will become a good study when the tough spirit of the Japanese style can be actually felt. Also, it transcends national borders. Did you consider leaving Japan? I do not think about coming to return. What made you choose to stay? I choose to stay in Japan, think that it was necessary to get over obstacle. Moreover, I was impressed that when the earthquake happened the Japanese people calmly faced to the fact. Last question is, did you think that you want to join some volunteer for the victims?   Oh… no. Why did you think so? I am very sorry to let you know that I am very busy this year and can not afford the time to be a volunteer. I have to go to school from Monday to Friday, go to my tutor on Saturday, and do some shopping on Tuesday,and you see my time has been fully packed. Again, I am really really sorry about that.   Thank you for answering the interview. This is all. Next interview is Shin's interview. Before we start the interview, could you introduce yourself ? I’m Joyce Taniguchi, a teacher here at Obirin University. Thank you. Now, talking about the earthquake, where were you that day? Were you in Japan? Yes I was in Machida. I was with a former student. We had just finished having tea together. And were walking down the street in Machida. Thank you. What did you think about this news? I had never experienced such a long earthquake in all of my years in Japan and I’ve been in Japan a long time. So I knew that this was a very big earthquake. And people in Machida were screaming. What did you think about the Japanese government’s response to the disaster? I thought it was similar to how they react to most disasters. Because they cover it with the news coverage very carefully, they take action very very slowly. And this makes some people happy, and some people not so happy,

    INTERVIEW about March 11th earthquake

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2011 6:21


     What did you think when it was March 11th? We suffered the biggest earthquake in Japan for many centuries. For Japanese people an earthquake is not rare, but for most of people from overseas, it is an unusual thing, and there are many overseas students and teachers in Obilin University. So we interviewed two people from abroad about March 11th earthquake to see what they thought. [Interview from Shutaro] Shutaro: Hi there! Today I will interview to people from overseas about March 11th earthquake. S: Hi! Man: Hello! S: Hello. Can I ask you some questions? M: Sure. S: What is your name please? M: My name is Peter. S: Where are you from? M: I come from Scotland. S: What are you doing in Japan? M: I’m working as an English teacher. S: How long have you stayed in Japan? M: I’ve stayed in Japan for about 15 years. S: Today, I’ll ask you about March 11th earthquake. M: Okay, sound interesting. S: Have you suffered an earthquake in your country? M: No I haven’t. Scotland is very safe country for earthquakes, but I’ve lived in Japan for 15 years, so I have experience of some earthquake in Japan. S: Where were you when it was March 11th ? M: March 11th I was in a coffee shop in Machida, working on my computer. S: What did you do at that time? M: Just before the earthquake happens, I was drinking coffee and typing essay on my computer. S: How did you feel while the earthquake happened? M: Well, when the earthquake begun, I didn’t think it was a big problem, big deal, so I didn’t feel anything, as usual, (couldn’t hear clearly) normally earthquakes happens you become use to them in Japan, but after about 1minute, the earthquake got little stronger and one man said that if the windows break in the coffee shop, (couldn’t hear clearly) dangerous because it’s big grass windows, so everybody moved same time to wall the door, and just as we are moving, the earthquake became a lot stronger. S: This is the last question, when a big earthquake happens again, what will you do first? M: I (couldn’t hear clearly) do the same thing, which is wait and see (couldn’t hear clearly), and wait and see what thing start break or not, and then I’ll move to walls open ground as fast as I can, and I will look up! S: Thank you very much, Perer! M: Thank you. [Interview from Rika] Rika: what your name? Doya: My name is Doya. Rika: Ok, Doya. I'll ask you five questions about on March 11th. Have you ever suffered an earthquake in your country? Doya: No, I’ve never suffered the earthquake in my country. Rika: Where were you, when it was March 11th? Doya: I was in Sendai when it was March 11th. I suffered the earthquake as soon as I got off a train. Rika: What did you do at that time? Doya: I looked for a safe place and stayed there with my friends until an earth tremor became slight. And we wanted to come back by train but trains stopped running then. So we had to walk to my friend’s house for three hours. Rika: How did you feel while the earthquake happened? Doya: I felt a little fearful when I suffered. And I didn’t expect to suffer so heavy damage. But, when I walked to friend’s house, some fires and tsunami occurred. I felt the most fearful when I stayed in the place of refuge. And I was in a panic because I couldn’t contact with my parents. Rika: when a big earthquake happens again, what will you do first? Doya: First of all, I’ll prepare an identification card, cash and foods. And I’ll bring them to a place of refuge. Rika: Thank you. Thank you very much Peter and Doya. Both of them have never suffered an earthquake in their country, so this is the first time for them. We often suffer earthquakes in Japan, but even we were nervous at that time, it’s natural thing that people from abroad were worried and more nervous than us. We hope that this experience may help them to live in Japan safely.

    palm reading

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2011 2:14


    Hello,my name is Keiko! Everyone have own palm.So,there is palm reading.Do you believe in palm reading?I believe in palm reading.It is indicates character or the future.There are many books about palm reading.So,we can know easily our luck of love,money and health by ourselves.Also,there are palmists in the world.In Japan,Syuuhei Simada is known by everyone. He is a palmist and comedian.On TV, palmist read famous people's palm. They guess the famous people fortune. Famous people always have rare palm.So, I think that famous people life are related to their rare palms. Even more, my friend read her palm by a palmist recently.She said to me,"He guesses my character and happens recently!And,the palmist said to me,I will meet a new boyfriend within two weeks.I was very surprised!"So,she met a new boy friend.I think the palmist's words were true.I was very surprised. So,I believe in palm reading.I want palmist to read my palm.I want to know my future.I especially want to know my marriage.How about you?

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