Podcasts about aichi prefecture

航空自衛隊のＴ４練習機航空自衛隊の練習機「Ｔ４」が愛知県犬山市の入鹿池に墜落した事故で、中谷元防衛相は１６日の閣議後会見で、現場周辺からエンジンとみられる物が発見されたことを明らかにした。 Engine parts of a Self-Defense Force trainer jet that crashed into a pond in Aichi Prefecture on Wednesday are believed to have been found, Defense Minister Gen Nakatani said Friday.

Engine parts of a Self-Defense Force trainer jet that crashed into a pond in Aichi Prefecture on Wednesday are believed to have been found, Defense Minister Gen Nakatani said Friday.

【図解】大型連休中の来場者数大阪・関西万博が開幕して１３日で１カ月。 The 2025 World Exposition in the western Japan city of Osaka, which began a month ago, is still struggling to draw visitors, although it has attracted two million visitors faster than the 2005 Expo in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan.

The 2025 World Exposition in the western Japan city of Osaka, which began a month ago, is still struggling to draw visitors, although it has attracted two million visitors faster than the 2005 Expo in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan.

愛知県警本部、名古屋市中区愛知県一宮市の民家で、東京都内の女子高校生の遺体が見つかった事件で、県警は２１日、殺人容疑で住人の無職、江口真先容疑者を再逮捕した。 Police served a fresh arrest warrant to a 21-year-old man on Monday on the charge of killing a high school girl from Tokyo whose body was found at the suspect's home in Aichi Prefecture late last month.

Police served a fresh arrest warrant to a 21-year-old man on Monday on the charge of killing a high school girl from Tokyo whose body was found at the suspect's home in Aichi Prefecture late last month.

Should Japanese companies be investing in AI-MRNA Cancer Research with Trump? What's going on with Japan's new supercomputer? What are some secretive Japanese Govt AI contracts? SHOW NOTESJAPANJapan Post to stop delivery of live reptilesSUPPLY CHAIN WAR Japan gov't-backed lender to fund major German telecom's 5G expansionBYD's fourth car carrier ship is the largest to dateSOCIETY 5.0Masayoshi Son 500B Golden Age "AI going from the millionth best coder, to the thousandth best coder, to the 175th best coder in 3 to 4 months... COVID vaccines and mRNA technology (Oracle CEO)AI helps identify appendicitis early in emergency departmentsKurobe Municipal Hospital to introduce AI medical interview systemSupercomputer ‘ABCI 3.0' to open new doors for AI researchDevelopment of "AI agents" that allow AI to carry out tasks autonomously is spreadingSolafune Receives Two Additional AI-Related Orders from the Ministry of DefensePanasonic conducts demonstration experiment in Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture, that enables travel and shopping with facial recognitionDXYZ's facial recognition platform "FreeiD" will be adopted as standard for all future apartments supplied by RisconceCTC conducts demonstration experiment using edge AI cameras with Yodoko Sakura Stadium

名古屋市長選で初当選を確実にし、笑顔を見せる広沢一郎氏。 Ichiro Hirosawa, former deputy mayor of Nagoya, the capital of Aichi Prefecture, is certain to win Sunday's mayoral election in the central Japan city, defeating his six contenders, including former House of Councillors lawmaker Kohei Otsuka.

Ichiro Hirosawa, former deputy mayor of Nagoya, the capital of Aichi Prefecture, is certain to win Sunday's mayoral election in the central Japan city, defeating his six contenders, including former House of Councillors lawmaker Kohei Otsuka.

都道府県（とどうふけん）魅力度（みりょくど）ランキング　2024年版（ねんばん）が発表（はっぴょう）されたようです。魅力（みりょく）の低（ひく）い県（けん）は大体（だいたい）想像（そうぞう）がつくのですが、私（わたし）たちの住（す）む愛知県（あいちけん）はどのくらいの順位（じゅんい）なのか、愛知県（あいちけん）より魅力（みりょく）の高（たか）い県（けん）はどこなのか、気（き）になったので調（しら）べてみました。まずは、魅力（みりょく）の低（ひく）い県（けん）についてコメントしながら、愛知県（あいちけん）よりランキングの高（たか）い県（けん）についてもその魅力（みりょく）について話（はな）しました。 The 2024 Prefectural Attractiveness Ranking has been announced. While it's easy to imagine which prefectures rank low in attractiveness, we were curious about where Aichi Prefecture, where we live, ranks and which prefectures are ranked higher than Aichi. We looked into it. First, we commented on the prefectures with lower attractiveness, and then we talked about the appeal of the prefectures that rank higher than Aichi. The script is available here: https://www.makiko-japanese.com/ I will update this episode on Youtube as soon as possible!! Please check out and  subscribe to our youtube channel: ⁠www.youtube.com/channel/UChu8-tNd_4RyWo-iE5cr-Ow⁠ email, comments, requests, also Japanese lesson inquiries: toranomaki.nihongo@gmail.com にほんごのかいわのレッスンもしています。メールでれんらくください。 Please follow our Instagram, @toranomaki.nihongo

台風１０号の接近に伴う大雨の影響で、東海道新幹線は３１日も東京―名古屋間で始発から運転を見合わせた。 Central Japan Railway Co., or JR Tokai, suspended Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train operations on the section between Tokyo Station and Nagoya Station in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, from the first trains of Saturday due to heavy rain from Typhoon Shanshan.

Central Japan Railway Co., or JR Tokai, suspended Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train operations on the section between Tokyo Station and Nagoya Station in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, from the first trains of Saturday due to heavy rain from Typhoon Shanshan.

自動車用点火プラグなどを製造する日本特殊陶業は１８日、エビの陸上養殖設備を手掛ける新会社「ニテラ・アクア」を設立したと発表した。 Japanese spark plug maker Niterra Co. said Thursday that it has established a new company in Komaki, Aichi Prefecture, to make equipment for land-based shrimp aquaculture.

Japanese spark plug maker Niterra Co. said Thursday that it has established a new company in Komaki, Aichi Prefecture, to make equipment for land-based shrimp aquaculture.

Megumi, which operates a group home for people with disabilities, submitted its business policy to Aichi Prefecture on July 12th, indicating its intention to transfer the business within the year. There is a possibility that some facilities will no longer be able to operate. Megumi, which operates a group home for people with disabilities, aims to transfer the business to a separate corporation within the year. After being found to have inflated food costs and fraudulent compensation claims, Megumi was administratively punished by Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya City, and will no longer be able to operate group homes nationwide. Episode notes: ‘ “Some facilities will no longer be able to operate” as Disgraced Megumi Care Facility Operator Prepares to Transfer Control of Business': https://barrierfreejapan.com/2024/07/14/some-facilities-will-no-longer-be-able-to-operate-as-disgraced-megumi-care-facility-operator-prepares-to-transfer-control-of-business/ 'Life in Japan: An encounter with disability and a call to action' (By David McNeill, The Mainichi Shimbun, July 10 2024): https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240709/p2a/00m/0op/011000c

トヨタ自動車は２３日、リコールに伴い生産を停止していたハイブリッド車「プリウス」について、６月１７日から堤工場で生産を再開すると明らかにした。 Toyota Motor Corp. said Thursday that it will resume production of its Prius hybrid car at a plant in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on June 17 after over two months of suspension due to a recall.

Toyota Motor Corp. said Thursday that it will resume production of its Prius hybrid car at a plant in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on June 17 after over two months of suspension due to a recall.

A memorial ceremony has been held in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, for the 264 victims of the 1994 China Airlines plane crash in Japan.

２６４人が死亡した中華航空機事故から３０年を迎え、手を合わせる遺族ら、２６日午後、愛知県春日井市台北発の中華航空機が名古屋空港で着陸に失敗し、乗客乗員２６４人が死亡するなどした墜落事故から３０年となった２６日、同空港に隣接する慰霊施設「やすらぎの園」で慰霊式が行われた。 A memorial ceremony has been held in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, for the 264 victims of the 1994 China Airlines plane crash in Japan.

米ボーイングの研究開発拠点「ボーイング・ジャパン・リサーチセンター」の開設式典で、テープカットする河村たかし名古屋市長、ボーイングのトッド・シトロンＣＴＯ、大村秀章愛知県知事ら、１８日午後、名古屋市米ボーイングは１８日、名古屋市に研究開発拠点「ボーイング・ジャパン・リサーチセンター」を開設した。 Boeing Co. on Thursday opened a research and development base in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, its first such facility in Japan.

Boeing Co. on Thursday opened a research and development base in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, its first such facility in Japan.

トヨタ自動車の新開発拠点「トヨタテクニカルセンター下山」の完成式典であいさつする豊田章男会長、２日午前、愛知県豊田市トヨタ自動車は２日、愛知県豊田市と岡崎市にまたがる新たな開発施設「トヨタテクニカルセンター下山」の完成式典を開いた。 Toyota Motor Corp. held a ceremony on Tuesday to mark the completion of its new development base in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan.

Toyota Motor Corp. held a ceremony on Tuesday to mark the completion of its new development base in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan.

今回(こんかい)は九州(きゅうしゅう)の野球(やきゅう)チーム、ソフトバンクホークスは強(つよ)い、ということから始(はじ)まり、強力(きょうりょく)な野球(やきゅう)チームと数多(かずおお)くの見どころを持(も)つ九州(きゅうしゅう)という土地(とち)の魅力(みりょく)について話(はな)しました。一方(いっぽう)で、私(わたし)たちの住(す)む名古屋(なごや)に目(め)を向(む)けると、野球(やきゅう)チームも弱(よわ)く、目立(めだ)った観光地(かんこうち)や魅力(みりょく)が少(すく)ないため、九州(きゅうしゅう)への嫉妬心(しっとしん)が生(う)まれた私(わたし)たち。では、愛知県(あいちけん)とは？と考(かんが)えてみると、実(じつ)は愛知(あいち)にはトヨタ自動車(じどうしゃ)に関連(かんれん)する独特(どくとく)な特性(とくせい)が存在(そんざい)することを発見(はっけん)しました。九州(きゅうしゅう)の魅力(みりょく)をうらやましがる一方(いっぽう)で、愛知県(あいちけん)の不思議(ふしぎ)についても話(はな)しています。 In this episode, we start by discussing the strength of Kyushu's baseball team, the SoftBank Hawks, and move on to talk about the charm of Kyushu as a region with a strong baseball team and numerous attractions. On the other hand, when we turn our attention to Nagoya, where we live, we find that not only is our baseball team weaker, but there are also fewer notable tourist spots and attractions, leading us to feel envious of Kyushu. So, what about Aichi Prefecture? Upon reflection, we discovered that Aichi actually has a unique characteristic related to Toyota Motor Corporation. While we envy the allure of Kyushu, we also discuss the mysteries of Aichi Prefecture. The script is available here: https://www.makiko-japanese.com/ I will update this episode on Youtube as soon as possible!! Please check out and  subscribe to our youtube channel: ⁠www.youtube.com/channel/UChu8-tNd_4RyWo-iE5cr-Ow⁠ email, comments, requests, also Japanese lesson inquiries: toranomaki.nihongo@gmail.com にほんごのかいわのレッスンもしています。メールでれんらくください。 Please follow our Instagram, @toranomaki.nihongo --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toranomaki-japanese/message

Three cities and towns in Aichi Prefecture, including Koda Town, Aichi Prefecture, have accused Megumi (Headquarters, Tokyo) of a major management company of group homes (GHs) for people with disabilities of overcharging food costs. This is the first time that financial abuse has been found in a series of issues, Governor Hideaki Omura stated in an announcement at a press conference on February 5th. According to Governor Omura, by the end of last year, there were reports that two other cities in the prefecture had recognized economic abuse. Details were not disclosed. According to a prefectural audit, the GH “Fuwafuwa Koda” in Koda Town has over-collected about 12 million yen in food costs from 25 users since its opening in July 2020. Although they collected 28,000 yen per person per month, it was revealed that only about 7,500 yen per month was actually spent on meals. Episode notes: https://barrierfreejapan.com/2024/02/05/three-municipalities-in-aichi-accuse-megumi-corporation-of-economic-abuse-of-people-with-disabilities-over-excessive-collection-of-food-costs/

On January 30th, users of a facility for the disabled in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was hit by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, and their families evacuated to a facility in Aichi Prefecture, together with the staff who had been supporting them. A total of 19 people, including users and family members of a facility for people with disabilities run by the social welfare corporation Kowa-kai in Wajima City, as well as support staff, moved from Hakui, Ishikawa Prefecture, where they had been staying temporarily since the earthquake, to a facility in Aichi Prefecture on January 30th. Episode Notes: https://barrierfreejapan.com/2024/02/01/users-and-families-of-wajima-city-facility-for-disabled-evacuated-to-aichi-prefecture/

rWotD Episode 2422: Typhoon Nanmadol (2004) Welcome to random Wiki of the Day where we read the summary of a random Wikipedia page every day.The random article for Thursday, 21 December 2023 is Typhoon Nanmadol (2004).Typhoon Nanmadol, known in the Philippines as Typhoon Yoyong, was the last of four consecutive tropical cyclones to strike the Philippines in 2004. A quickly moving system, Nanmadol brought heavy rainfall and strong winds over the same regions impacted by the previous storms, exacerbating flood conditions in Luzon and surrounding regions. Together Nanmadol and these systems accounted for around 1,000 deaths in the Philippines. The typhoon later became the first December tropical cyclone to strike Taiwan since record keeping began, bringing along with it heavy rain, which also affected nearby regions of eastern China. As an extratropical storm, Nanmadol brought gusty winds and rain to Japan.Nanmadol developed from an isolated area of convection south-southwest of Pohnpei that became classified as a tropical depression on November 28. Within highly conducive conditions for development, the system reached tropical storm intensity the following day, followed by typhoon intensity on November 30. Quickly pacing towards the north-northwest about the periphery of a nearby subtropical ridge, Nanmadol reached its peak intensity on December 1 with winds of 165 km/h (103 mph) and a minimum barometric pressure of 935 mbar (hPa; 27.61 inHg). Shortly after, the typhoon made landfall at a similar intensity on Casiguran, Aurora, quickly moving over Luzon before reaching the South China Sea, where it recurved northward into hostile atmospheric conditions. Over the next few days, Nanmadol weakened and later transitioned into an extratropical cyclone near Taiwan on December 4, whereafter it merged with another extratropical system.With the typhoon approaching landfall in an area still recovering from previous storms, relief agencies already servicing the region were forced to allocate additional resources to prepare for Nanmadol. Evacuation efforts assisted in moving almost 100,000 people into shelters. Effects from Nanmadol were most severe in Cagayan Valley, where 14 people were killed. Power outages were widespread across several islands. Overall, damage from the typhoon in the Philippines totaled ₱2.23 billion (US$39.3 million). Heavy rainfall, peaking at 1,090 mm (43 in), was documented in Taiwan. Agricultural damage in Taiwan alone reached NT$670 million (US$20.8 million). Similar effects were felt in Japan, where the remnants of Nanmadol produced record-breaking rainfall and wind. Damage was particularly significant in Aichi Prefecture, totaling JP¥69.8 million (US$680,000). Overall, Nanmadol resulted in 77 fatalities and US$60.8 million in damage across three countries.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:46 UTC on Thursday, 21 December 2023.For the full current version of the article, see Typhoon Nanmadol (2004) on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm Niamh Neural.

In response to the issue of Megumi, a nationwide operator of group homes (GH) for people with disabilities, having been found to have misappropriated food expenses from people with disabilities at 139 GH facilities in Aichi Prefecture, including those operated by Megumi, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Keizo Takemi announced at a post-cabinet meeting on November 24th that he would take measures to revise compensation for welfare services for the disabled in the next fiscal year. Episode Notes: https://barrierfreejapan.com/2023/11/24/japans-minister-of-health-labor-and-welfare-to-take-measures-to-revise-compensation-regarding-overcharging-for-food-at-megumi-group-homes-for-the-disabled/

Group homes for people with disabilities operated by a company in Minato Ward, Tokyo, are being audited by the national and local governments for allegedly overcharging food expenses. A support group for the disabled has set up a consultation service, citing widespread concern among users and their families. Megumi, which is headquartered in Minato Ward, Tokyo and operates group homes for the disabled in various locations, is under investigation by the local government for allegedly overcharging users for food and improperly claiming compensation for welfare services for the disabled. Under these circumstances, NHK learned that Megumi had applied to open group homes in Midori-ku, Nagoya City, and Togo Town, Aichi Prefecture, respectively, but later withdrew the applications. Episode Notes: https://barrierfreejapan.com/2023/11/19/support-group-for-people-with-disabilities-sets-up-a-consultation-service-over-concerns-about-the-megumi-group-homes/

An interview with a person concerned revealed that a man in his 50s was seriously injured last month (September) at a facility for the disabled in Takatsuki City, Osaka, breaking his ribs. According to the facility, one of the former employees admitted to assaulting the man, and the city is now investigating the details. Three organizations representing people with disabilities in Aichi Prefecture have submitted a written request to the prefectural government and the city of Nagoya demanding that the government take action in response to the issue of the Megumi Corporation (Tokyo), a welfare company that operates facilities for people with disabilities nationwide, overcharging its users for foodstuffs. Episode Notes: ‘Takatsuki City investigates assault by former employee of resident at facility for disabled people': https://barrierfreejapan.com/2023/10/21/takatsuki-city-investigates-assault-by-former-employee-of-resident-at-facility-for-disabled-people/ ‘Three Aichi organizations submit requests to provide relief for people with disabilities over excessive food costs': https://barrierfreejapan.com/2023/10/17/three-aichi-organizations-submit-requests-to-provide-relief-for-people-with-disabilities-over-excessive-food-costs/

Luxury prison hotel in Nara. Aichi Prefecture's first female mayor. My miso journey begins. Travel meets art and education at Art Island Center on Naoshima. Japan Oddities series 5 of 9. Word of the Day.

The spirit of mokuhanga can be found throughout the world. You may find mokuhanga anywhere, in one place, yet pursue it in another. On this episode I speak with long time mokuhanga printmaker David Stones. David has lived and worked in Japan for over forty years, all in the rural area around Okazaki City, in Aichi Prefecture. David has dedicated his life to making mokuhanga in Japan. I speak with David about how he found his way to Japan from England, and how he began working with and studying under famous sōsaku hanga printmaker Tomikichirō Tokuriki (1902-2000) in Kyoto. We discuss what it's like to live and work in a rural part of Japan, how documenting a Japanese historical past affects his work and talk about his relationship with nature.  Please follow The Unfinished Print and my own mokuhanga work on Instagram @andrezadoroznyprints or email me at theunfinishedprint@gmail.com  Notes: may contain a hyperlink. Simply click on the highlighted word or phrase. Artists works follow after the note. Pieces are mokuhanga unless otherwise noted. David Stones  - website, video produced by Satomi Okane, here.  Tiles Oshibuchi (date unknown) Trans Siberian Railway - is a rail line that services Russian cities from Moscow to Vladisvostok. It is 9,289 km long. It has been in service since 1904. More information can be found, here.  letterpress - is a type of relief printing by using a printing press. It was popular during Industrialization and the modernity of the West. By the mid twentieth century, letterpress began to become more of an art form, with artists using the medium for books, stationary, and greeting cards. Tomikichirō Tokuriki (1902-2000) - was a Kyoto based mokuhanga printmaker and teacher. His work touched on many themes and styles. From “creative prints” or sōsaku hanga in Japanese, and his publisher/printer prints, or shin hanga prints of traditional Japanese landscapes.  Hamaotsu (date unknown) Wood Block Print Primer -  is a book first published by Hoikusha Publishers in the late 1960's in soft cover and, strangely, published in 1970 in hardcover by Japan Publications Inc. If anybody has more information on this book, send me an email. deshi (弟子) - is the Japanese word for pupil, or student. Studying in Japan - going to Japan to study your field, your art, or your interests can be a complicated process. You can go and take short term courses and workshops without a special visa in Japan, but if you are looking for a long term option to study, I suggest checking out University websites, artist in residence programs etc in your chosen field as all will have their own application processes.  shukubo (宿坊) - is a dormitory, or hostel, in a Buddhist temple in Japan. You can find some of those “temple-stays” in Kyoto, here. Okazaki, Aichi - is a relatively large city of around 300,000 people. It is about 45 minutes outside of Nagoya City. It is known for its seasonal activities, reconstructed castle, Tokugawa history, and food. More info can be found, here Richard Steiner - is a mokuhanga printmaker based in Kyoto, Japan. He has been producing mokuhanga for over 50 years. More information about his work can be found on his website, here. And his interview with The Unfinished Print, can be found here. David Bull - is a Canadian woodblock printmaker, and educator who lives and works in Japan. His love of mokuhanga has almost singlehandedly promoted the art form around the world. His company, Mokuhankan, has a brick and mortar store in Asakusa, Tōkyō, and online, here.      The River In Winter - From "My Solitudes" series (2007-9)   oban - is a print size in mokuhanga. The standard size is, generally speaking, 39 x 26.5 cm. The Japanese Gallery in London has a solid list on the variants of mokuhanga print sizing, here.  gomazuri - is a mokuhanga technique where slight pressure is used with pigments too make a “spotty” image, what look like sesame seeds. It can add depth to your prints. An excellent description of this technique can be found at David Bull's woodblock.com, which posted Hiroshi Yoshida's entire book 'Encyclopedia of Woodblock Printmaking' (1939), here.  Woodblock Diary - is a book self published by David Stones, and can be found on his website. Tōkyō Tower - is a communications tower located in the Minato district of Tōkyō, Japan. It was built in 1958 and, before the construction of Tōkyō Skytree to compete, was one of the few views of Tōkyō open to the public. For many, including me, it is a nostalgic piece of Tōkyō architecture with a lot of affinity.  More info can be found, here. Chubu Electric Power Mirai Tower -  is a communications tower locasted in the Japanese city of Nagoya. It was constructed in 1954 making it the oldest communications tower in Japan. More info, in Japanese, can be found, here. Taishō Period  (1912-1926) - a short lived period of Japanese modern history but an important one in world history. This is where the militarism of fascist Japan began to take seed, leading to The Pacific War (1931-1945). More info can be found, here. Nagoya City and District Courthouse  - built in 1922, this courthouse was designated an Important Cultural Property in 1984. More information can be found here at Japan Travel, about the history of the courthouse. Preservation of Historic Sites and Buildings - is a Parliamentary recognition in England which attempts to preserve historical buildings through various charitable organizations. English Heritage, established as a charity in 2015 preserves designated historic buildings and properties in England. And The National Trust, founded in 1895 is an independent charity which does the same as EH.  Yoshida Hiroshi (1876-1950) - a watercolorist, oil painter, and woodblock printmaker. Is associated with the resurgence of the woodblock print in Japan, and in the West. It was his early relationship with Watanabe Shōzaburō, having his first seven prints printed by the Shōzaburō atelier. This experience made Hiroshi believe that he could hire his own carvers and printers and produce woodblock prints, which he did in 1925.  The Cave Temple at Anjata (1931) urushi  - is a type of lacquer used  in Japanese lacquerware for hundreds of years especially in maki-e lacquer decoration. A very good blog posting by Woodspirit Handcraft has great information about urushi, here. Echizen - is a region in Fukui Prefecture, Japan associated with Japanese paper making. It has a long history of paper making. There are many paper artisans in the area. One famous paper maker is Iwano Ichibei. He is a Living National Treasure in paper making, and the ninth generation of his family still making paper today. More info can be found here in English, and here in Japanese.  Satomi Okane - is a filmmaker,  director of video production for her production company, Penny Black Productions. She has worked on various videos dealing with the preservation of nature, and culture in Satoyama. Her work can be found at her Torikono Sekai website, here, and her YouTube channel, here. Lynita Shimizu - is a mokuhanga printmaker based in Connecticut. She studied under Tomikichirō Tokuriki, and Yoshisuke Funasaka. Her work is colourful and powerful, dealing with nature. More info can be found, here, on her website. Her interview with The Unfinished Print, can be found, here.  kura (蔵) - is a Japanese storehouse  © Popular Wheat Productions opening and closing musical credit - Fugazi - Stacks. From the album, Steady Diet of Nothing. (Discord, 1991) logo designed and produced by Douglas Batchelor and André Zadorozny  Disclaimer: Please do not reproduce or use anything from this podcast without shooting me an email and getting my express written or verbal consent. I'm friendly :) Слава Україну If you find any issue with something in the show notes please let me know. ***The opinions expressed by guests in The Unfinished Print podcast are not necessarily those of André Zadorozny and of Popular Wheat Productions.***    

The brand new Ghibli Park is now open near Nagoya, Japan, in Aichi Prefecture! We got to visit and share our thoughts and experience about this new theme park in Japan.

Our guest is Yuichiro Murai, the 29th generation of Kojiya Sanzaemon based in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. Koji, which is also called the national mold of Japan, has been used to make a majority of anything delicious in Japanese cuisine, such as miso, soy sauce, sake, and shochu. In the last decade or so, koji has become a culinary keyword, especially among forward-minded top chefs like Rene Redzepi of Noma in Denmark, and Feran Adria in Spain. Yuichiro's family has been selling koji products since 1390. His company's lab has 3,000 types of koji, and he and his team select the right one for each of their clients based on their knowledge and experience accumulated over the six centuries. In this episode, we will discuss how Japanese and other Asian countries use koji differently, different forms of koji and how they are used, how we can use koji in our own kitchen, novel applications of koji beyond tradition, and much, much more!!!Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Japan Eats by becoming a member!Japan Eats is Powered by Simplecast.

トヨタ自動車の元町工場を視察する岸田文雄首相。 Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Friday paid a visit to a Toyota Motor Corp. plant in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, ahead of a national election next month.

名古屋地検名古屋出入国在留管理局の収容施設で昨年３月、スリランカ人女性ウィシュマ・サンダマリさん、当時、が死亡した問題で、名古屋地検は１７日、殺人や保護責任者遺棄致死の疑いで告訴・告発されるなどした当時の局長ら職員１３人について、嫌疑なしで不起訴とした。 Japanese public prosecutors on Friday decided not to indict 13 immigration officials over the death of a Sri Lankan woman at a detention facility in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, in March last year.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Friday paid a visit to a Toyota Motor Corp. plant in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, ahead of a national election next month.

Japanese public prosecutors on Friday decided not to indict 13 immigration officials over the death of a Sri Lankan woman at a detention facility in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, in March last year.

Ralph Kiggell has been an important part of the international mokuhanga community for many years. Ralph takes many different elements of mokuhanga, the energy and exploration of an artist, to create some of the most dramatic and ambitious mokuhanga today. On this episode of The Unfinished Print I speak with mokuhanga printmaker Ralph Kiggel about his life in Thailand, using locally sourced materials for his mokuhanga from that country; we also speak on his artistic ambitions, his observations on the current state of the mokuhanga community, and what he would like to see as its future.  Please follow The Unfinished Print and my own print work on Instagram @andrezadoroznyprints Twitter @unfinishedprint, or email me at theunfinishedprint@gmail.com Notes: may contain a hyperlink. Simply click on the highlighted word or phrase. Ralph Kiggell - website, Instagram, interview with Evil. O Japan and the West - Japan as a country has had an uneasy relationship with the "West." In many cases this relationship has focused solely with the United States. For a fine early description of this particular relationship please read The Making of Modern Japan, by Marius B. Jansen, and Empreror of Japan: Meiji and His World, 1852-1912 by Donald Keene.  ukiyo-e - is a multi colour woodblock print generally associated with the Edo Period (1603-1867) of Japan. What began in the 17th Century as prints of only a few colours, evolved into an elaborate system of production and technique into the Meiji Period (1868-1912). With the advent of photography and other forms of printmaking, ukiyo-e as we know it today, ceased production by the late 19th Century.  Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669) - was a Dutch painter, considered to be a part of the Dutch Golden Age of painting. He was notable for his self-portraits, landscape painting, and empathic painting.  Serigraphy - is another word for the art of silk screen printing. Silk screen printing can be in on various materials, silk, canvas, paper, etc.  Western Engagement with Mokuhanga -  the connection with woodblock prints and the West, predominantly with the United States and Britain, began when the elite of both countries started collecting ukiyo-e. Collecting ukiyo-e was the fashion for wealthier patrons of the arts who saw the beautiful images from Japan and their “Oriental” aesthetic as worth collecting. By the start of the twentieth century ukiyo-e production had began to wane. It wasn't until Watanabe Shōzaburō (1885-1962) who worked in the woodblock print business, and who exported prints to the West to a foreign market, saw the benefit of focusing his business for foreign buyers. He established his publishing house in Tōkyō for making woodblock prints with high end techniques (almost lost at that point) and used the traditional hanmoto system of print production to facilitate the demand. This began a fruitful business which created a new generation of woodblock production and Japanese aesthetic. The two important types of woodblock print styles from this period are shin-hanga (new prints), and sōsaku-hanga (creative prints). shin-hanga - or, new prints, is a style of woodblock print production connected to the early twentieth century in Japan. Attributed to Watanabe Shōzaburō, and were created via the ukiyo-e, hanmoto system. Prints are produced through a hierarchy. This hierarchy is as follows: publisher commissions artist who designs the prints, professional woodblock carvers carve the prints, and professional printers print the prints. This collaboration system helped make shin-hanga into the collectable works we find today. They help to codify a romanticized Japanese aesthetic, for a Western audience.  sōsaku-hanga - or creative prints, is a style of printmaking which is predominantly, although not exclusively, prints made by one person. It started in the early twentieth century in Japan, in the same period as the shin-hanga movement. The artist designs, carves, and prints their own works. The designs, especially in the early days, may seem rudimentary but the creation of self made prints was a breakthrough for printmakers beginning to move away from where only a select group of carvers, printers and publishers created woodblock prints.  War prints & Japanese Imperialism - as Japan entered the Pacific Theatre of war (1941-1945) with the United States, the fascist military government had complete power in Japan at the time, and used woodblock prints, as well as other mediums such as lithography and photography, to propagandize their war effort. Printmakers such as Kawase Hasui (1883-1957) even got involved in producing prints that helped the war effort. He designed several war prints during this time period. Prints such as The Red Setting Sun, is a prime example of how the times and aesthetic show a relatively innocuous scene of figures (Japanese soldiers) riding on horses with a setting sun back drop. For more detailed information regarding war time prints I suggest, Conflicts of Interest: Art and War in Modern Japan, ed. Philip K. Hu w/ Rhiannon Paget, and The Politics of Painting by Asato Ikeda. My interview with Rhiannon Paget PhD can be found, here.  The American Occupation and Woodblock Prints - the occupation of Japan occurred after the end of the Pacific theatre (1941-1945) and World War 2 (1939-1945). The Occupation of Japan was from 1945-1952. During this period of nation rebuilding, the Japanese print market as a post-war souvenir was very popular. The rapid growth of the woodblock print in the immediate post-war is attributed to several factors. Robert O. Muller (1911-2003) was an American collector who helped establish print connections with Japan and the United States. From owning the Shima Art Co. of New York City, to working with Shōzaburō in Tōkyō after the war, Robert O. Muller's contribution can be considered unprecedented in woodblock print history.  Kōshirō Onchi (1891-1955) was another factor in the rise of woodblock prints during the Allied Occupation. His First Thursday Society, and with the help of his daughter who worked directly with the Supreme Commander of Allied Powers (SCAP), Onchi was able to spread the word on the creative prints project (sōsaku hanga) by making connections with important collectors in the American military government, as well as recruiting American artists, such as Ernst Hacker (1917-1987).  For more information regarding the American Occupation of Japan and woodblock prints please read, Japanese Prints during the Allied Occupation 1945-1952, and Troubled Times and Beyond: Japanese Prints 1931-1960, published by Nihon no Hanga, Amsterdam. My interview with Maureen de Vries, curator of Nihon no Hanga, can be found, here.  Evolving Techniques in Japanese Woodblock Prints - is a book published by Kodansha International in 1977. It was written by Canadian woodblock printer Gaston Petit, and Amadio Arboleda, who currently apprentices as a violin maker in Tōkyō.  Tama Art University - is an arts university located in various campuses in Tōkyō. It has various departments such as Architecture, Product and Textile Design, and Art Studies.  入門 - "nyuumon" in the title of the book Ralph speaks about in our interview, where we discuss what the following kanji means. There are a few meanings for this particular kanji, but in regards to the book I believe it to mean, "beginning training." 水生 - "suisei" is a Japanese word meaning, "water based." 刷物 - "surimono" is a Japanese word which means, literally, "printed thing." These were also privately commissioned prints made by wealthier clients for special occasions. These prints usually were extremely extravagant, using high-end techniques and pigments.  I could not in my research find whether or not "surimono" was used more colloquially, rather than "ukiyo-e." kentō - is the registration system used by printmakers in order to line up the colour woodblocks with your key block, or outline block, carved first.   Wood Like Matsumura - is an online and brick and mortar store, for woodblock printmaking, located in Nerima City, Tōkyō. website. Will Francis - is a British mokuhanga printmaker who works predominantly for American graphic designer Jed Henry, and Mokuhankan.  shina - is a type of Japanese plywood used in mokuhanga. jigsaw cutting - Ralph uses various methods when making his mokuhanga. One such method is jigsaw cutting, where the blocks are cut and those cuts are used to make prints. In this video, Ralph explains his process on making his prints. Akira Kurosaki 黒崎彰 (1937-2019) - one of the most influential woodblock print artists of the modern era. His work, while seemingly abstract, moved people with its vibrant colour and powerful composition. He was a teacher and invented the “Disc Baren,” which is a great baren to begin your mokuhanga journey with. At the 2021 Mokuhanga Conference in Nara, Japan there was a tribute exhibit of his life works. Azusa Gallery has a nice selection of his work, here. Munakata Shikō 志功棟方 (1903-1975) arguably one of the most famous modern printmakers, Shiko is famous for his prints of women, animals, the supernatural, and Buddhist deities. He made his prints with an esoteric fervour where his philosophies about mokuhanga were just as interesting as his print work. flâneur - is a French word, meaning idler, walker of streets, a way to see a city, to understand it. The freedom to walk a city is a type of freedom that allows someone to truly understand where they are.  While almost always written in French literature [(Charles Baudelaire (1821-1867)], for men there has been a question about why women haven't been associated with the word. Lauren Elkin, an American writer in Paris, tries to understand why women aren't associated with the term. The CBC podcast, IDEAS, interviewed her and it was a great way to understand what makes a flâneur, or flâneuse. You can find it, here.  Alex Kerr and Lost Japan  - Alex Kerr is an American Japanologist who lives and works in Japan. He has written many books on Japan, but is famous for Lost Japan, published in 1993. It describes the modernity of Japan, and what is destroyed when searching for that modernity.  Meiji-jingu (明治神宮) - is a large parkland area near the Harajuku neighbouhood of Tōkyō. It is dedicated to Emperor Meiji (Prince Mutsuhito - [1867-1912]). It is open 365 days of the year and is especially busy during the New Years celebrations.  Black Ships - are associated with the American naval commodore, Matthew C. Perry (1794-1858). The United States wanted to open trading with Japan, who had been in self-imposed isolation with the West since 1635. Matthew C. Perry essentially bullied his way into the conversation of trade with Japan and these "Black Ships" he arrived on, became a symbol of this moment.  Frank Lloyd Wright and the Imperial Hotel - (1867-1959) FLW was an American architect who designed many different buildings in Japan since his first visit in 1905. The Imperial Hotel was located in Tōkyō in the Hibiya district. It was moved to, and reconstructed in 1968 at the Meiji-mura Museum Village in Aichi Prefecture. It was built in the Mayan Revival style. I got a chance to visit it in Aichi and it's pretty spectacular, and smaller than I thought it would be. The Imperial Hotel still exists today.  Kozo paper - is a long fibered mulberry paper used for mokuhanga and cloth making. It is produced in Japan, Thailand, and South America.  Lampang, Thailand -  located in Northern Thailand and is a trading city with tourism, and farming. Yoshida Family of Artists - The Yoshida's are one of the most famous family of artists from Japan. Begun with painter Yoshida Kasaburō (1861-1894), made famous by Yoshida Hiroshi (1876-1950) and his work with woodblock printing. The Yoshida family has helped shape many artists around the world. More info from the Mount Holyoke College Art Museum, here. Yoshida Hiroshi (1876-1950) - a watercolorist, oil painter, and woodblock printmaker. Is associated with the resurgence of the woodblock print in Japan, and in the West. It was his early relationship with Watanabe Shōzaburō, having his first seven prints printed by the Shōzaburō atelier, that made Hiroshi believe that he could hire his own carvers and printers and produce woodblock prints, which he did in 1925.  Yoshida Tōshi (1911-1995) - eldest son of Hiroshi Yoshida. Having been affected by polio, and the pressure of continuing his fathers legacy, Tōshi Yoshida made prints and paintings which gradually became expressive, avant garde and abstract. Later in life he focused on birds and mammals. Yoshida Hodaka (1926-1995) - the second son of Hiroshi Yoshida, Hodaka Yoshida seemed to be a bit of the black sheep of the Yoshida family. His desire to become an artist was against his fathers wishes, and his work was an extreme departure from what his father had produced as well as his older brother. Inspired by western artists such as Henri Matisse (1869-1954), and Pablo Picasso (1881-1973), Hodaka began to move away from painting to woodblock prints in the 1950's. Hodaka travelled (the Yoshida family were constant travellers) and was constantly inspired by the world. This was reflected in his woodblock prints and woodblock/photo etching prints.  Yoshida Tsukasa (b.1949) - is the son of Tōshi Yoshida. He is a woodblock printmaker focusing on themes of nature and especially the moon. Bangkok Art Biennale - is an art biennale located in Bangkok, Thailand. It was founded in 2018, and was created for visitors to immerse themselves in Thai culture through various arts installations and shows. The 2022/23 biennale will be from October 22, 2022 - February 23, 2023. (IG) Province of Manitoba, Canada - joined Confederation in 1870, and is known for its natural beauty and vast landscapes. The capital is Winnipeg.  Province of Saskatchewan, Canada - joined Confederation in 1905, and is known for its vast fields and flat land. Its capital is Regina.  April Vollmer - is an established artist who works predominantly in mokuhanga. Her book Japanese Woodblock Print Workshop is one of the authoritative books on the subject and has influenced many up and coming mokuhanga artists.  Natasha Norman - is an artist based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Here mediums are mokuhanga, mokulito, monotype, and paintings. My interview with Natasha Norman can be found, here.  MDF - Medium-density fibreboard is a board made of discarded wood fibres and bonded together by wax and resin, which makes it bad for you if you carve it.  opening and closing credit music - Spadina Sounds as told by the walkway which had a moving sidewalk.  Here are some of the sources used for the above notes: LIPSHULTZ, SANDRA LAWALL. A Japanese Legacy Four Generations of Yoshida Family Artists. Laura W. Allen, Kendall H. Brown, Eugene M. Skibbe, Matthew Welch, Yasunaga Koichi. Held at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts from FEBR. 2 to April 14, 2002. Chicago, Ill: Art Media Resources, 2002. MARTIN, KATHERINE. Highlights of Japanese Printmaking: Part Two - Shin Hanga. Scholten Japanese Art, 2006. DE VRIES, MAUREEN, Chris Uhlenbeck, and Elise Wessels. Troubled Times and Beyond: Japanese Prints 1931-1960. Nihon no Hanga, 2013.  © Popular Wheat Productions logo designed and produced by Douglas Batchelor and André Zadorozny  Disclaimer: Please do not reproduce or use anything from this podcast without shooting me an email and getting my express written or verbal consent. I'm friendly :) Слава Україну If you find any issue with something in the show notes please let me know. ***The opinions expressed by guests in The Unfinished Print podcast are not necessarily those of André Zadorozny and of Popular Wheat Productions.***        

Welcome to Episode 96 of the podcast and Merīkurisumasu or Happy Holiday Minasan!! In this week's episode, I'm continuing this series called Places I want to visit in Japan! Today, the city in Japan I want to focus on is Aichi Prefecture! Aichi is most famous as the headquarters of Toyota Motors, and the restored 17th-century fortress of Nagoya Castle. Enjoy this episode and Arigatou Gozaimasu Minnasan! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Music by Lofi Japan from116 - O' Come feat. Tedashii, CASS, nobigdyl.    The Gift: A Christmas Compilation (Deluxe)  Here are all the Info Links to my Podcast episodes, Social Media, and Podcast Merch https://linktr.ee/Smoothtokyothepodcast! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/andrew-harris3/message

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Episode 72.  This week John and Timothy explore the Kamoshibito Kuehiji brand.  It's a very old brewery, founded in 1647 and located just outside Nagoya City in Aichi Prefecture.  Under the guidance of the current brewery president Mr. Kuheiji Kuno, the Kuehiji brand takes strong inspiration from the French wine world's notion of a "Domaine".  The brewery, wanting more oversight of its raw materials, purchased land in Hyogo Prefecture to grow their own in-house yamadanishiki rice.  And the influence of French wine culture can also be seen on the bottle of their flagship Kamoshibito Kuheiji brand.  The rice harvest vintage year is featured prominently along with a French name for the sake as well.  In our case, we are tasting the "Eau du Désir" (Water of Desire).  This sake is a wonderful blending of sake making craftsmanship with a nod to the world of french wine, namely a notably higher acidity and a long lingering finish. If someone gives you a taste of this sake, you may not know whether to say arigato or merci, but we think you'll find it delicious.

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

Our guest is Kazumasa Nishikawa who is the 4th generation head master of the Nishikawa school of Japanese dancing, which has a history of 170 years. He is a dancer, producer, and director, creating numerous performances, teaching at 4 colleges. He is also a manager of the Nihon Odori Sports Science, a health program from the perspective of Japanese dance.Kaz is based in Aichi Prefecture, which is known for its distinctive food culture. Located between Tokyo and Osaka, its capital Nagoya may sound familiar to some of our listeners, but Aichi has not been discovered enough by most of us. In this episode, we will discuss Kaz’s interesting international background, why Japanese dance is good for your health, Aichi’s fascinating food products such as umami-rich miso and soy sauce, popular free breakfast programs in Nagoya and much, much more!!! Here is the link to Kaz's fascinating dance performance: https://youtu.be/nM50bfdICgk Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Japan Eats by becoming a member!Japan Eats is Powered by Simplecast. 

Kota is joined by Kazuma Hashimoto and Andrew Kiya to discuss the Ghost of Tsushima, its fetishization of the samurai through a misinterpretation of Kurosawa Akira's films, Cyberpunk 2077, how Orientalism and the idealization of Japan in these games (re-packaged and exported abroad through the Japanese state's "Cool Japan" initiative) enable the far right pro-imperialist politics both in ideology and practice. We specifically discuss the recent attempt by the Japanese far right to shut down an art exhibit about comfort women in Aichi Prefecture and the campaign to recall its governor through fraudulent means, as well as the online harassment against Kazuma and Andrew themselves. Finally, we discuss the possibilities and limits of video games as a medium to promote radical politics under capitalism. Follow them on Twitter and Twitch at @JusticeKazzy_ & @wouldhausKazuma's publications:https://www.polygon.com/2020/7/23/21333631/ghost-of-tsushima-kurosawa-films-samurai-japan-abe-politicshttps://www.polygon.com/2021/1/30/22255318/cyberpunk-2077-genre-xenophobia-orientalismAndrew's publications:https://bulletpointsmonthly.com/2020/08/06/spectre-of-fascism-ghost-of-tsushimahttps://unseenjapan.com/aichi-prefecture-japan-governor-recall-fraud/Intro Music  Cielo by Huma-HumaOutro Music:  Parabola Divanorium by Paraj BhattSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/againstjapanism)

Mihasu Asai Sensei from Nagoya city in Aichi Prefecture, which has the largest number of Kyudo practitioners in Japan. Asai Sensei began his training under Asano Osamu Sensei (Kyoshi 7-Dan), and remains a member of the Nakamura Kyudojo In this wide-ranging conversation, Asai Sensei speaks of his Kyudo travels to the United States and Europe, conducting research on the cultural impact of Kyudo around the world. In addition to his tireless efforts as an interpreter at international seminars, Asai Sensei is also an inspiration to the next generation of young Kyudo leaders, having attained the rank of Renshi 6-Dan two years ago at the age of 26. Asai Sensei speaks with experience, yet humility, and is a model of how budo arts like Kyudo help forge better human beings. To get the latest on what we’re up to at Tokushikai Canada, subscribe to our newsletter at https://subscribe.tokushikai.ca and find us on Facebook and Instagram @tokushikai.canada

Emi Ito was born in the Aichi Prefecture, Japan. After college she became a make-up artist and wanted to try living and working abroad. She arrived in New York City to work in her field and found Saori freestyle weaving there, which was the beginning of her work in fiber arts. In 2008 Emi and her husband moved to Bath, Maine. Once in Maine she was welcomed into spinning and weaving community where she acquired more skills and found her own style--a hybrid between her Japanese roots and her American life. To see her beautiful scarves and to view her schedule for upcoming craft shows visit www.emiito.com.Music: "Ito" by Miyuki NakajimaLyrics to "Ito"We have no idea why we meet each otherWe never knowwhen we'll meet each otherWhere were you,where have you lived your life?Two stories playingout under distant skies.You're the vertical threadI'm the horizontal threadMaybe the cloth we weavecan warm someone up somedayThe day I was uncertain aboutmy reason to live left some frayingThe day I fell down chasing mydream left some frayingI've trembled in the wind, anxious aboutwhat a thread like me could become.

On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: Was Momotarō a thief? Topics Discussed The folktale/fairy tale of Momotarō Whether Peach Boy is a good English title for Momotarō How old the story of Momotarō is Kunio Yanagita The most common motifs of the Momotarō story Some of the many variations that exist of the story of Momotarō The possible connection between Kehi Shrine in the city of Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture,and the tale of Momotarō The connection between Kinashi in Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture and the story of Momotarō Okayama Prefecture's push to associate themselves with the story of Momotarō The origins of Momotarō Shrine (Momotarō Jinja) in Inuyama City, Aichi Prefecture and what you can expect to see there The photograph of mummified oni remains that was and may still be on display at Momotaro Shrine What the oldest printed copy of Momotarō is Momotarō Gempuku Sugata (1779), an Edo Period dark sequel to Momotarō in which the daughter of the oni of Onigashima gets sent to kill Momotarō but instead falls in love with him and then kills herself Whether Momotarō was justified in his actions How Momotarō has changed over the centuries Momotarō's adoption as a symbol of right wing nationalism The link between Onigashima and real world places like Hawaii, Taiwan, and Singapore A mock trial held by elementary school students in Shizuoka Prefecture in order to determine whether Momotarō was justified in his actions Yotsuba Kuramochi and her expansive research intended to determine whether the oni really were the villains in the story of Momotarō What happens when artificial intelligence tries to interpret the story of Momotarō And more! Support on Patreon If you enjoy Ichimon Japan and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on Patreon.com. For a minimum pledge of $2 a month you'll get access to exclusive content and our eternal, profound, and undrying gratitude. Support on Patreon Japanese Vocabulary List Most episodes feature at least one or two interesting Japanese words or phrases. Here’s some of the ones that came up on this episode. All information is from Jim Breen's WWWJDIC. One 鬼 【おに(P); き】 (n) (1) ogre; demon; oni Momo 桃 【もも(P); モモ】 (n) peach (Prunus persica)   We Want Your Questions Is there something about Japan that confuses you? Is there something about Japanese culture that you would like to learn more about? Is there something in Japanese history that you would like us to explain? We're always looking for new questions about Japan to answer, so if you have one, please send it to ichimon@japankyo.com. Special Thanks Opening/Closing Theme: Produced by Apol (YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Fiverr) Ichimon Japan cover art: Produced by Erik R. Follow Japankyo on Social Media Facebook (@JapankyoNews) Twitter (@JapankyoNews)     Full Show Notes Was Momotaro a thief? (All About Peach Bob) | Ichimon Japan 09

In this week's news from Japan Today: Two 12-year-old girls jumped to their deaths from a building in Aichi Prefecture leaving behind letters about being bullied; automaker Nissan is asking its shareholders to oust former chairman Carlos Ghosn as director; a Canadian man has been indicted for trying to smuggle a record haul of illegal drugs into Japan; a teenager in Yamanashi Prefecture has been granted approval from the courts to change his unusual given name to a more traditional one plus Tokyo Olympic organizers say the torch relay will begin at a revamped soccer facility in Fukushima Prefecture next year. Japan Today: https://japantoday.com/ GaijinPot Jobs: https://jobs.gaijinpot.com/ Rate and review us: https://itunes.apple.com/jp/podcast/japan-today/id517133982?mt=2 This weeks stories: Virgin Suicides — https://japantoday.com/category/national/two-12-yr-old-girls-in-apparent-suicide-note-hints-at-bullying Too Far Ghosn — https://japantoday.com/category/business/nissan-asking-shareholders-to-vote-to-oust-ghosn-as-director Smugglers Blues — https://japantoday.com/category/crime/canadian-man-indicted-for-smuggling-record-amount-of-stimulant-drugs-to-japan Your Name? — https://japantoday.com/category/national/update1-teenager-ashamed-of-given-name-prince-adopts-traditional-one The Flame — https://japantoday.com/category/sports/olympics-tokyo-games-torch-relay-to-start-at-j-village-in-fukushima

Episode six of the Japan Station podcast is here and this time we're talking about Zen. Gesshin Claire Greenwood is a Zen priest and the author of the book Bow First, Ask Questions Later: Ordination, Love, and Monastic Zen in Japan. Funny, intense, and thought-provoking, the book chronicles the more than five years Gesshin spent in Japan training in Zen and living in monasteries. During her time in Japan she trained at both a temple monastery in Okayama Prefecture called Toshō-ji and an extremely strict monastery for Zen nuns in Aichi Prefecture called Niso-do. In this episode we talk about whether Zen is a religion, what led Gesshin to go to Japan, whether not knowing Japanese when she began training in Japan was an advantage, the difficulties of monastic life, a hilarious story involving a bullet train ride and faxed instructions on how to put on her kesagōri (a type of monastic pack for carrying one's belongings), a famous Koan about a monk killing a cat, and much much more. You won't achieve enlightened after listening to this episode, but it certainly won't hurt!

**Giant Furry Space Hoppers** Guillermo Del Toro has signed a multi-film deal with Dreamworks Animation to create “family” movies - which basically means that anything that they churn out that has his name on it is definitely getting watched by us (even if it’s Boss Baby 73: Where Does It All Come From?). In other news, Aardman take everyone by surprise with the announcement of a sequel to Chicken Run, and Aichi Prefecture in Japan have announced the creation of a Studio Ghibli theme park.  Our featured anime are Assassination Classroom Season 2 Part 2, Dragon Ball movies 3 & 4 (The Tree of Might and Lord Slug), and I Couldn't Become a Hero, So I Reluctantly Decided to Get a Job - which is more commonly known as Yusibu. If you've enjoyed this podcast, then please follow us on Twitter @KeyframePodcast or on other social media by searching for The Geek Show. If you want to show your support then head over to https://www.patreon.com/thegeekshow and give whatever you can. Alternatively, we have a shop up and running so head over http://thegeekshow.co.uk/thegeekshop and partake in some of our lovely wares. #Animation #Anime #Cartoons #KeyFrame #News #Podcasts #Reviews #TheGeekShow #MasakiInuzumi #JunSakyou #ICouldntBecomeAHeroSoIReluctantlyDecidedToGetAJob #Yusibu #DragonBall #TheTreeOfMight #LordSlug #Manga #Adaptations #Books #LightNovels #AkiraToriyama #AssassinationClassroom #StudioGhibli #Dreamworks #GuillermoDelToro #YuuseiMatsui 

2001年　29分　Passing on the Breath of Artisans -Perfect Technique Transfer- 　This episode closes up master's technique succeeded by engineers of Toyota Motors in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture. It shows how they achieve forming their beautiful bodyline which cannot be made without high precision of mold. 受賞作品 暮らし