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Episode 35E Notes: In the news this day & TIME cover this week Please rate, review, and/or subscribe on Apple Podcasts to help promote this show! You can explore both public and patron episodes of this podcast here: https://www.lostinthemovies.com/p/lost-in-twin-peaks.html Become a patron at https://www.patreon.com/lostinthemovies to listen to the entire series ahead of the public schedule and access my main monthly podcast as well. All upcoming Lost in Twin Peaks episodes are available immediately in a longer format for $1/month, along with a bonus monthly podcast on films and other topics; the $5/tier also accesses exclusive ongoing Twin Peaks Conversations with other commentators as a monthly reward. Episode 0: Introducing the podcast (show format) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/introducing-the-podcast-show-format/id1588350903?i=1000537195013 The illustrated companion to this week's episodes is scheduled for Saturday, June 18 at 8am: https://www.lostinthemovies.com/2022/06/lost-in-twin-peaks-35-season-3-part-6.html 0:00 WORLD EVENTS including Japanese Emperor Akihito allowed to abdicate (including survey of his upbringing & reign) (+ brief mentions: Congo jailbreak, Puerto Rico statehood vote, Rafael Nadal wins French Open) all following brief mention of #1 MOVIE: Wonder Woman 3:35 TIME COVER The White House Turns into the Kremlin 5:00 OUTRO clip from the interviews about Akihito My Journey Through Twin Peaks video essay series is on YouTube (in 36 chapters as of now) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIHlB-wesGPVETlNFLsGCKL-SFjW8wrJf & Vimeo (in 5 parts as of now) https://vimeo.com/showcase/7281266 EPISODE LINKS "The Weight Loss Trap: Why Your Diet Isn't Working" (cover of June 5, 2017 TIME Magazine) https://time.com/magazine/us/4793878/june-5th-2017-vol-189-no-21-u-s/ New law allows Japan's Emperor Akihito to abdicate https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfjGRl_QRo0 My other podcasts include: Lost in the Movies https://www.lostinthemovies.com/p/patreon-podcast.html Twin Peaks Cinema https://www.lostinthemovies.com/p/twin-peaks-cinema.html This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Hello. Welcome to Jenni's Pika Pika Japanese. Now, today is Showa Day. Golden Week has finally started. April 29 used to be a national holiday as "Emperor's Birthday" since it was the Showa Emperor's birthday, but when the Showa Emperor passed away, Emperor Akihito ascended to the throne as the 125th Emperor, and Emperor's Birthday was moved to December 23, Emperor Akihito's birthday. April 29 was changed to “Midori no Hi” because Emperor Showa, who was also a biologist, had a deep knowledge of living creatures and plants and was very fond of nature. “ In 2007, Midori no Hi was moved to May 4, and April 29 was designated as Showa Day. The Showa period lasted for more than 60 years in Japan, during which time the Pacific War broke out and the country experienced hardships and reconstruction, but it was also a period of rapid economic growth and development, with the Tokyo Olympics and Osaka World Expo being held. Showa Day was designated as a day to "reflect on the Showa period, which saw the country's recovery after turbulent days, and to think about the future of the country. Many families plan to go somewhere during Golden Week, and one of the most popular family outings in Japan during this time of year is strawberry picking. It is very attractive to be able to pick your favorite strawberries and eat as many as you like right there on the spot. However, as those who have experienced strawberry picking know, even if you want to eat as many as you want, you cannot eat that many. And as you eat more and more, you will gradually lose the impression of the first one. I thought it would be fun to be able to make something with the strawberries I picked, so I looked online and found it. Yokohama Strawberry Park. At Tokyo Strawberry Park, there is a "Strawberry Farm" where you can enjoy strawberry picking and a "Studio Switch" kitchen studio where you can experience making dishes using strawberries. It is a fun place for families and couples alike. こんにちは。 ジェニのピカピカ日本語へようこそ。 さあ、今日は昭和の日。いよいよゴールデンウィークが始まりました。 4月29日は、昭和天皇の誕生日だったので、かつては「天皇誕生日」として祝日でしたが、昭和天皇が崩御されると、明仁天皇が125代天皇として即位され、天皇誕生日は明仁天皇の誕生日12月23日に移動し、4月29日は生物学の研究者でもあった昭和天皇が、生物や植物に造詣が深く自然に親しまれていたことから「みどりの日」に変わりましたが、2007年にはみどりの日を5月4日に移動し、4月29日は昭和の日と定められました。 日本にとって昭和は60年以上続き、その間、太平洋戦争が起き、日本人にとって苦難とそこからの復興の時代であった一方、東京オリンピックや大阪万博が開催され、高度経済成長を遂げ発展の歴史でもあったため、「激動の日々を経て、復興を遂げた昭和の時代をかえりみ、国の将来に思いをいたす」日とされました。 さて、ゴールデンウィークはどこかに出かけようという家族も多いのですが、この時期に日本で家族で行くとしたら定番の一つがイチゴ狩り。 みんなが好きな苺を自分で摘んでその場で好きなだけ食べられるというのはやっぱり魅力的ですよね。 でも、イチゴ狩りを経験した人はわかりますが、好きなだけ食べたいと言ってもそんなに食べられるものではありません。そして、どんどん食べていると最初の一粒と比べてだんだん感動が薄れていってしまいます。 自分で摘んだ苺を使って何かを作ったりできると楽しいのにと思ってネットで探したら、ありました。 横浜ストロベリーパーク。 東京ストロベリーパークにはイチゴ狩りを楽しめる「ストロベリーファーム」にイチゴを使った料理作りを体験できるキッチンスタジオの「スタジオスイッチ」などもあって、自分で世界に一つしかないイチゴのパフェやスムージー、ジャムなどを作れるので、家族連れはもちろんカップルなどでも楽しめそうです。

Photo: "Reiwa" in kanji. Reiwa is the current era of Japan's official calendar. It began on 1 May 2019, the day on which Emperor Akihito's elder son, Naruhito, ascended the throne as the 126th Emperor of Japan. The day before, Emperor Akihito abdicated the Chrysanthemum Throne, marking the end of the Heisei era. The kanji characters for Reiwa are derived from the Man'yōshū, an eighth-century (Nara period) anthology of waka poetry.  ..  ..  ..  #Japan: Reiwa (orderly harmony) needing a marketplace of ideas. Noah Sneider @TheEconomist https://www.economist.com/special-report/2021/12/07/a-country-that-is-on-the-front-line

February 23rd is another glorious holiday coming up and we want to tell you why! Emperor Naruhito turns 2 years old!! JK but on the throne he does. He actually turns 61 this year but sadly won't be celebrating with the public (again, womp :/). Listen in as we talk a lil history, a lil processions, and a lotta former Emperor Akihito! A love letter from Zack

Topic: Kamen Rider & Super Sentai(Power Rangers)   This week, we move on from Drama to entirely different type of drama.  Granted this one is far more interesting to me because of Explosions, Cool Poses, and Brightly Colored Uniforms.  We welcome back my little brother to discuss Toei’s most popular Tokusatsu series: Kamen Rider and Super Sentai, better known in the west as Power Rangers.   History:   Shotaro Ishinomori Father of Super Sentai, Kamen Rider, and Cyborg 009 Started as an Assistant to Osamu Tezuka (Astroboy, grandfather of Manga/anime) Developed his own popular manga, Cyborg 009 in 1963 – 1984. Late developed Skullman in 1970, a one off manga volume that told story of a vigilantly hero of Skullman trying to find the murder of his parents, and stop an evil organization. Developed Kamen Rider initially as a live action version of Skullman, but later adapted look of a Grasshopper to make new series Fathered the Henshin style super hero in Tokusatsu series Created Himitsu Sentai Gorenger, first Super Sentai Series Went on to make many Tokusatsu series Died of heart failure at age 60   Tokusatsu Japanese Live Action Film/TV series with heavy use of Special Effects.     Kamen Rider Started as adaptation of Skullman, but due to the violent tones of Skullman, the series was reworked to have a Grasshopper motif for the lead hero.   Original Series Takeshi Hongo is kidnapped and experimented on by the villainous terrorist group Shocker, turning their soldiers into mutant cyborgs and brainwashing them. Hongo escapes before the brainwashing and fights Shocker as the grasshopper, masked man: Kamen Rider. Due to a filming accident in episode 10, the actor playing Kamen Rider had his legs broken, and is replaced by a second Kamen Rider, Hayato Ichimonji, who also escaped Shocker. To differentiate the two, Hongo is Kamen Rider 1 and Ichimonji is Kamen Rider 2 After the actor playing Hongo is healed, both Kamen Riders continued the series until it’s conclusion at 98 episodes. This would start the Showa Era of Kamen Rider.   Showa Era (1971 – 1989) Showa Era due to Emperor Hirohito, who died in 1989.  Upon their death, Japanese Emperors are posthumously renamed as the Era they presided over.  Thus, Emperor Hirohito became Emperor Showa.  Showa roughly meaning ‘Enlightened Peace’ or some interpret as ‘Radiant Japan’. Several other shows were produced until 1976, with other individuals as Kamen Riders, but dubbed Riders. There was V3, X, Amazon, and Stronger.  The show took a hiatus for a few years to develop Himitsu Sentai Gorenger, first Canonical Super Sentai Series. Returned in 1979 with Kamen Rider Skyrider, Super 1 and ZX. The series would go back in to Hiatus, until 1987, with Kamen Rider Black, the first series to not be tied in to the early series. Also a direct Sequel in Kamen Rider Black RX, which was the based for Saban’s Masked Rider, ala Power Ranger style. The series would not have any major TV series for the next decade, but kept alive through live action performance, movies, and CD Dramas.     Heisei Era, Phase 1 (1999 – 2009) Heisei meaning “Peace Everywhere” which started after previous Emperor’s Death and lasted until 2019 when then Emperor Akihito abdicated the throne to his Son.  When the former Emperor dies, he will be then known as ‘Emperor Heisei’.  1997 began production on Kamen Rider Kuuga, a rebirth of the series after a decade of television hiatus. Series father Shotaro Ishinomori, began production with the intent of having a 30th anniversary of the series, but died before Kuuga could air.  On January 30th, 2000, Kuuga ushered in the rebirth of Kamen Rider. Heisei Era would feature a new Kamen Rider series every year, with and established various motifs and ideas over the decade. During this time, movie series called Kamen Rider: The First, re-imagined the original Showa Era Kamen Rider tv show and manga, and created series of movies with a darker tone to the original. With popularity of Kamen Rider Den-O, a tradition of having a Movie come out toward, or directly after, the end of the series. Movies often add new element to show or expand upon the ending, but usually always have a cameo from the next Kamen Rider in the movie. Phase 1 ended with Kamen Rider Decade, a series that followed a Kamen Rider going to alternate version of the last nine Kamen Rider series and gaining their abilities and powers. Decade finished early, marking the first time in 10 years where instead of starting in January or February, Kamen Rider shows would start in late August, early September.   Heisei Era, Phase 2 (2009 – 2019) Phase 2 continued the trend of Kamen rider shows, with some notable motifs. Double was first rider to be two people Wizard was first entirely magical, not based on technology, Rider. Wizard was also first gay Rider Phrase 2 concluded with Kamen Rider Zi-o, a similar series to Kamen Rider Decade where the hero revisited other Kamen Riders to gain their powers.     Reiwa Era (2019 – Current) Reiwa meaning “Beautiful Harmony”.  With Abdication by Emperor Akihito, his son, Naruhito, became Emperor on May 1st, 2019.  When Emperor Naruhito dies, he will be renamed as Emperor Reiwa.  First series to be fully produced in Reiwa era is Kamen Rider Zero-One. It reuses a similar Grasshopper motif.   Staples of Kamen Rider: Rider Belt (Henshin Device) Announcing “Henshin” to change Alternate and/or Super Forms Motor Cycles Every episode takes place over two episodes, IE, two episodes make up one whole story Pervious series have no bearing/repercussions on future series. IE, each series is self-contained.  Exceptions are Decade, Zi-o, and Majority of Showa Era series.   Rider Motifs/Themes Each Rider has a motif or theme their rider is based on.  These are often over arching themes or motifs for both Riders and bad guys.  Some include:   Showa Era Kamen Rider - Grasshopper Kamen Rider V3 - Grasshopper Kamen Rider X - Grasshopper Kamen Rider Amazon - Incan/Mayan Origin Kamen Rider Stronger - Kabuto (Rhino Horn beetle) Kamen Rider Skyrider - Remake of First Kamen rider Kamen Rider Super-1 - Gloves give special Powers Kamen Rider Black - Darker Tone, Seperation from original series Kamen Rider Black RX - Direct Sequel to Black, Form Change   Heisei Era Phase 1 Kamen Rider Kuuga - 30th Anniversary Kamen Rider Agito - First series with multiple Riders Kamen Rider Ryuki - Battle Royal Kamen Rider 555 - Greek letters Kamen Rider Blade - Playing Cards, Zodiac Kamen Rider Hibiki - Japanese Oni(Demons) Kamen Rider Kabuto - Various Insects Kamen Rider Den-O - Time Travel, Japanese Poems Kamen Rider Kiva - Hollywood Monsters, Stained glass, Vampires Kamen Rider Decade - 10 Anniversary of Heisei Era, Photography   Heisei Era Phase 2 Kamen Rider W - Two riders as one, mix/match Forms 2x, USB Sticks Kamen Rider OOO - Animals, Coins(Metals), Vending Machines, mix/match 3x Kamen Rider Fourze - 40th Kamen Rider Anniversary, Space, Mix/Match 4x Kamen Rider Wizard - Fantasy magic, Rings Kamen Rider Gaim - Japanese Feudal Warfare, Fruit, Dance gangs Kamen Rider Drive - Cars, Detective/police Kamen Rider Ghost - Historical Figures as Power Ups, Ghosts Kamen Rider Ex-Aid - Video Games & Mechanics, Hospital/Doctors Kamen Rider Build - Mix/Match x2, Bottles/mixology, science Kamen Rider Zi-O - Time Travel, Clocks/Watches   Reiwa Era Kamen Rider Zero-One - Grasshopper/Animals, Androids Super Sentai Early Super Sentai started as mixing Kamen Rider and Cyborg 009, to create a Team of Kamen Rider.  It was also then only known as Sentai. First canonical series: Himitsu Sentai Gorenger Original based off Masks, but later to color. Debuting in 1975, longest running Sentai Series. Weapons came from Mask Very popular, and filled time slot of Kamen Rider.   Japanese Spiderman Debuting in 1978, Toei licensed Marvel properties for a few years, their first was Spiderman Radically different origin/take on Spiderman Similar powers, but via a bracelet. Introduced Leopardo, a spaceship that transformed in to a Giant Robot (Giant Robo, popular type of Anime/manga in the 70s and early 80s) Due to the License agreement with Marvel, next Super Sentai series was partially based Captain America, Battle Fever J Marvel initially considered bring over various Super Sentai Series and have American Actors take part of the Japanese actors, something that would be done a decade later. They didn’t due to being unable to secure TV rights.    Due to introduction of giant robots, series was redubbed Super Sentai.  Earlier series Goranger and J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai were later added to the Super Sentai series in 1995.   First Super Sentai Series to air in America was Kagaku Sentai Dynaman in 1988, simply as Dynaman.  The series however, as broadcast on Nickelodeon and USA cable networks, was a parody, with voice over.   Power Rangers Haim Saban major work including making opening themes for various animation series, most notably DIC shows and 80s Tv shows. He would do it for free, but retain the rights to the music. In 1984, while in Japan, he discovered Super Sentai series and fell in love with it. Attempted to bring series Choudenshi Bioman to the state, but couldn’t get it picked up on Television Saban eventually found success in bring over Kyōryū Sentai Zyuranger (16th Series) to America as Power Rangers. Zyuranger Set a lot of milestones for Super Sentai 1st 7 mecha combiner 6th ranger that was evil before turning good More light hearted than other series Purely fantastical premise, no military or organization First series To be based on Dinosaurs Saban got Power Rangers approved by Fox Kids, finally getting the series added. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers debuted in 1993. Gosei Sentai Dairanger & Ninja Sentai Kakuranger were used for the 2nd and 3rd Season, with part of Kakuranger used for Mighty Morphin Alien Ranger. Only the mechs and badguy suits were kept, despite being a new series with new good guy suits, they kept the previous season’s suits. Saban bought the suits and mecha from Toei.  For Kakuranger, the mecha used is in reverse, with the Ninja MegaZord coming in the second half of Kakuranger, as in Power Rangers it came before the Shogun MegaZord. Saban Entertainment asked Toei to shoot new Footage of Kyuranger fighting Dairanger badguys. They later bought the suits outright and had their cast do all the fight scenes in costume With Shouriki Sentai Ohranger, the team from previous season would get new outfits and robots, signaling the change with every new subsequent series. Later seasons would be redubbed based on that years season’s Sentai Series, IE, Power Ranger Zeo With Power Rangers Turbo, adapted from Gekisou Sentai Carranger, it started with previous seasons cast, but mid-way through, it got a brand new cast to replace older cast. With Power Rangers in Space, adapted from Denji Sentai Megaranger, it brought back the old cast, gave new colors, and put an end to the Zordon Era of Power Rangers. Subsequent Seasons of Power Rangers would more closely follow the style of Super Sentai, with a new team every season to correspond with the Super Sentai Season. IE, no more reusing Rangers.  They also rarely brought up other series or events in other Power Ranger seasons. Exception for Power Rangers Dino Thunder, adapted from Bakuryu Sentai Abaranger, where long stay character Tommy comes back. Tommy is actor with most Suits: Green Ranger, White Ranger, 2 Red Rangers, and a Black Ranger. Originally airing on Fox from 1993 to 2002, Walt Disney purchased the Fox Kids brand and Power Rangers from Saban Entertainment in 2001. The show then aired on Disney affiliated channels until 2009. Power Rangers RPM was to be the last canonical Power Ranger series, adapted from Engine Sentai Go-onger. RPM is considered very dark for a Power Ranger series, but is also adapted from Go-onger, which was a very silly and light hearted show, striking a tonal difference. In 2010, Saban bought back Power Rangers License and produced Power Rangers Samurai in 2011, ending a two year Hiatus for the series. Power Rangers Samurai, adapted from Samurai Sentai Shinkenger, is a more literal adaptation, carry a majority of themes, story, and character names from the Japanese version. Also first series on Nickelodeon; due to format of Nickelodeon, the series was produced as two seasons, as was Nickelodeon’s format at the time. Per Nickelodeon’s style of formatting seasons, rather than typical 32-35 episode season, spanning a year’s worth of episodes, each Sentai Series takes place over two 22 episodes seasons, causing each Super Sentai Series to be told over the course of two years time. They are thus bypassing Ressha Sentai ToQger, Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger, Uchu Sentai Kyuranger, and Kaitou Sentai Lupinranger VS Keisatsu Sentai Patranger.   Staples of Super Sentai: 5 Ranger Teams Occasionally Teams of 3 Usually will add a 6th member, usually more powerful than rest Sometimes a 6th Man is added who isn’t a Ranger Teams are made up of bright colors, rarely reusing colors Always a Red and Blue Ranger on a team, Yellow is second most common to be on a team, followed by Pink, then Green, then Black. Most common 6th Ranger is Silver, followed by White, Green, Black, Marron/violet. 36% of all shows have a Red, Blue, Yellow, Pink, and Green Combination of main team 5% of all shows have a Red, blue, Yellow, Pink, and Black Combination of main team https://www.deviantart.com/taiko554/art/Super-Sentai-Power-Rangers-Color-Infographic-644432254 When outside of their Ranger Suits, actors tend to wear similar colors to their Ranger Suits, IE: Red Ranger is typically wearing red clothing Always have a Robot that combines In Power Rangers, they’re called Zords, with the combined form being MegaZord, and the ultimate version being Ultra MegaZord In Sentai, each robot has their own unique term, with no consistency in the naming scheme Monster of the week format A new bad guy to beat each episode, with some development in story or character development, with the bad guy working for the main nemesis. Bad guy turns into a giant form upon defeat In some seasons, they end up piloting a new robot of their own. Always some kind of disposable henchmen type character that aids the main character Suit actors, people in the suits, typically play the same type of character for years at a time. IE: Red Ranger is typical the same suit actor, trading with other male rangers Super Sentai typically have a movie midway through. Power Rangers has had two movies thus far Power Rangers, the Movie (1995) Power Rangers (2017)     Notable Themes Much like Kamen Rider, each season has its own theme, with some themes repeating themselves.  These are some of the unique themes and first time seen: Kyōryū Sentai Zyuranger - Dinosaur Theme Ninja Sentai Kakuranger - Ninja Theme Gekisou Sentai Carranger - Car Themed Denji Sentai Megaranger - Space themed Mirai Sentai Timeranger - Time Travel Mahou Sentai Magiranger - Wizards/magic Engine Sentai Go-onger - Talking Cars/animal vehicles Samurai Sentai Shinkenger - Samurai Tensou Sentai Goseiger - Angel Themed Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger - 35 Anniversary, Pirate Themed Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters - American FBI Ressha Sentai ToQger - Train themed Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger - Cube Animals Uchu Sentai Kyuranger - Zodiac, 12 rangers Kaitou Sentai Lupinranger VS Keisatsu Sentai Patranger - First series to follow two Ranger Teams     Other companies attempted to follow suit with popularity of Tokusatsu series. DIC brought in Denkou Choujin Gridman as Superhuman Samurai Syber Squad Saban also brought in Space Sheriff Shaider, Jikuu Senshi Spielban, and Choujinki Metalder as VR Troopers Saban also brought Juukou B-fighter and B-Fighter Kabuto as Big Bad Beetleborgs     Homework http://tracker.tvnihon.com/index.php?category=123 Episodes 1-4 of Kamen Rider Ex Aid Episodes 1-4 of Uchuu Sentai KyuuRanger  

Emperor Naruhito became Japan's 126th emperor at an enthronement ceremony on Oct. 22, 2019. Japan Times politics reporter Sakura Murakami joins Oscar Boyd to dicuss. Read/see more: Deep Dive podcast on the abdication of Emperor-Emeritus Akihito (https://www.japantimes.co.jp/podcast/episode-12-old-emperor-new/#.XbAE9i2B124) Sakura Murakami's article on Emperor Naruhito's enthronement (https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/10/22/national/japanese-emperor-begins-ceremonies-proclaim-enthronement-world/#.XbAEQy2B124) Sakura Murakami's background explainer on the enthronement ceremony (https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/10/18/reference/what-to-expect-emperor-naruhitos-enthronement/#.XbAEYi2B124) Masumi Koizumi's article on Emperor Akihito's enthronement ceremony in 1990 (https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/10/22/national/emperor-naruhito-enthronement-free-of-tensions-that-surrounded-his-fathers-ceremony/#.XbARdi2B124) Official video of the enthronement ceremony (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZWHMQRIIlg) Sakura Murakami on Twitter (https://twitter.com/sakmurakami) Oscar Boyd on Twitter (https://twitter.com/omhboyd?lang=en) Deep Dive on Twitter (https://twitter.com/JapanDeepDive?lang=en) Help out the show! Rate, review and subscribe to Deep Dive on whichever platform you use. Fill out Deep Dive's listener survey at http://jtimes.jp/dd. Podtsukaresama

A weekly reflection of the biggest news story by the Editors of the Straits Times. In this second instalment of Editor’s Pick, Warren Fernandez, The Straits Times Editor-in-Chief, shares his views on the biggest headlines this week. This includes the first speech by the new Deputy PM Heng Swee Keat and the ascension of Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito to the imperial throne, as his father Emperor Akihito abdicates.

Emperor Akihito of Japan abdicated his throne on April 30, 2019. What are the implications for the Imperial Family and how does this tie into the context of Japan’s recent past?

The Duchess of Cambridge's new appointment, Koningsdag in Amersfoort, King Carl Gustaf celebrates his 73rd birthday, the end of an era in Japan and still no sign of Baby Sussex ...See more in this week's show.Become a patron today https://www.patreon.com/join/rightroyalroundup?Visit our website http://rightroyalroundup.com.au.Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RightRoyalRoundup, follow us on Twitter @RightRoyalRound and Instagram @rightroyalroundup.

Due to unexpected, unforeseen,and unacceptable travel complications: Julie & Brandy are stranded in Tokyo for the next 9 days. Deciding to make the best of it, the girls celebrate American icon, Joe Biden, finally tossing his hat in the 2020 presidential race AND then they celebrate Japanese icon, Emperor Akihito, abdicating the throne to his son, Prince Naruhito. It's a celebration that Japan hasn't seen for over 200 years, which is just about how long Julie & Brandy have been on this goddamn Asia trip.  ********************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************* *** Subscribe to our Patreon Podcast! https://www.patreon.com/dumbgaypolitics **** *** Check out our website! https://www.julieandbrandy.com  *****  *****  Dumb Gay Politics with Julie & Brandy  **** Julie Goldman and Brandy Howard **** Julie and Brandy ***  The People's Couch *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Due to unexpected, unforeseen,and unacceptable travel complications: Julie & Brandy are stranded in Tokyo for the next 9 days. Deciding to make the best of it, the girls celebrate American icon, Joe Biden, finally tossing his hat in the 2020 presidential race AND then they celebrate Japanese icon, Emperor Akihito, abdicating the throne to his son, Prince Naruhito. It's a celebration that Japan hasn't seen for over 200 years, which is just about how long Julie & Brandy have been on this goddamn Asia trip.  ********************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************* *** Subscribe to our Patreon Podcast! https://www.patreon.com/dumbgaypolitics **** *** Check out our website! https://www.julieandbrandy.com  *****  *****  Dumb Gay Politics with Julie & Brandy  **** Julie Goldman and Brandy Howard **** Julie and Brandy ***  The People's Couch *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wednesday, May 1, 2019 Maduro says coup attempt quashed, and it's labour day. This is TRT World’s Daily News Brief for Wednesday, May 1st. Maduro says coup attempt quashed Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro has declared victory over the people he accuses of plotting a coup. Self-proclaimed interim president Juan Guaido moved to topple Maduro on Tuesday. The support of the military has been key in the struggle between the president and opposition leader. Akihito's son Naruhito becomes emperor in Japan Japan has officially entered a new imperial era. Emperor Naruhito ascended the throne at midnight local time with the abdication of his father Emperor Akihito. Naruhito is Japan's 126th emperor, in a line that goes back more than 2,000 years. Sudan protesters call mass rally as tensions rise Protest leaders in Sudan are calling for more demonstrations. They say the transitional military council is not serious about handing power back to civilians. The military ousted long-time president Omar al Bashir in a coup on April 11. Now it's haggling with protesters about the make-up of a new government. UN says Libya is on the verge of a humanitarian crisis The UN is warning of a looming humanitarian crisis in Libya. The UN wants safe corridors out of the capital Tripoli so civilians can leave. Already more than 40,000 people have been displaced. The current crisis erupted when the army of an eastern-based general marched against the UN-backed government in Tripoli. May 1 is International Labour Day And finally, May 1 is International Labour Day, or May Day as it's known. It started in the US in the 19th century when workers tried to organise for better pay and conditions. Now it's global. And that’s your daily news brief from TRT World... For more, head to TRTWorld.com.

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido is calling for a military uprising to oust socialist leader Nicolas Maduro. He was joined early Tuesday by a small group of heavily armed soldiers and activist Leopoldo Lopez. Venezuela’s socialist party boss has called on government supporters to gather at the presidential palace to defend Maduro from what he says is a small uprising. A German bank being sued by President Trump in his attempt to block congressional subpoenas for his business records says it's "committed to providing appropriate information to all authorized investigations." Trump, his family and the Trump Organization have filed a lawsuit against Deutsche Bank and Capital One. Japanese Emperor Akihito has announced his abdication at a palace ceremony. In his final address, he said “Since ascending the throne 30 years ago, I have performed my duties as the emperor with a deep sense of trust in and respect for the people. His son Crown Prince Naruhito now becomes the new emperor.

Japan's Emperor Akihito has handed over the throne to Crown Prince Naruhito.  Akihito's era is the first in Japan's modern history to end free of war. The emperor says he prays for peace and happiness for all the people in Japan and around the world.   Elizabeth Palmer from CBS News reports from Tokyo on a memorable day for the people of Japan. Just before we came on-air I spoke with Patricia Treble. She's been keeping a close eye on all things royalty for Maclean's for the past 20 years. Guest: Patricia Treble Royal watcher at Maclean's for almost 20 years

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Emperor Akihito of Japan is not your traditional emperor. In light of Akihito’s unconventional remarks hinting at a possible desire to abdicate, we spend this episode discussing the emperor’s place in Japanese government and culture. Dig Deeper Take a look at some of our favorite articles that we came across while researching Emperor Akihito: In Japan,... The post Japan’s Emperor Akihito appeared first on Matters of State - International Relations Podcast.

Monday, April 29, 2019 Spain's governing Socialist Party wins election, and 'Avengers: Endgame' blows up Hollywood records with huge weekend take. This is TRT World’s Daily News Brief for Monday, April 29th. Spain's Socialist party wins election Spain's Socialist party wins snap election but without the necessary majority. The centre-left party will need the backing of smaller parties to lead the government. The Vox Party secured 10 percent of the vote, making it the first far-right party to win seats in Parliament in four decades. Sri Lanka bans clothing covering face after attacks Sri Lanka announces a ban on all articles of clothing that cover the face as part of security measures following Easter Sunday terror attacks. The decision will impact some Muslim women on the island country who veil their face as part of their faith. Meanwhile, Sri Lankan police say some members of Zahran Hashim's family were killed in a shootout between suspects and security forces on Friday. Hashim, who blew himself up at a Colombo hotel, was the alleged ringleader of the group behind the bombings. Security beefed up in Tokyo as emperor prepares to abdicate Japan's 85-year-old Emperor Akihito will end his three-decade reign on Tuesday when he abdicates to his son Crown Prince Naruhito. He's the first emperor to abdicate in 200 years. After his reign, the future of the royal family may be short-lived. Japan's succession rules prevent women from reigning and the crown prince has no sons. Cyclone Kenneth death toll in Mozambique rises to five Rains from Cyclone Kenneth, the second tropical storm to hit Mozambique within weeks, continue to pound northern parts of the country. At least five people have been killed. Tens of thousands of people are bracing themselves for what the UN is calling “violent flooding”. The government asked residents to seek shelter on higher grounds as flooding and heavy rains are preventing rescue work by both road and air. Final 'Avengers' obliterates Hollywood records And finally, Marvel's “Avengers: Endgame” has only been in the cinemas for five days- and the film is already obliterating world records. The movie made $1.2 billion in global box office sales with the biggest ever opening weekend. “Endgame” which ties together the "Avengers" storyline, as well as the previous 21 releases of the Marvel "cinematic universe", has already made more than“Skyfall,” ’’Aquaman” and “The Dark Knight Rises” grossed in their entire runs. The universe does belong to Marvel. And that’s your daily news brief from TRT World... For more, head to TRTWorld.com.

In this week's news from Japan Today: A very quick scan of headlines in Japan this week and then a look back at the last 30 years of Emperor Akihito’s reign and events that shaped the Heisei era, including: the bubble bursts; the earthquake emperor; revolving door politics, criminal minds, fashion pops, toilet technology plus readers look back on Japan and Heisei. Rate and review us: https://itunes.apple.com/jp/podcast/japan-today/id517133982?mt=2 Japan Today: https://japantoday.com/

On May 1st, Japan's current Emperor Akihito is set to abdicate. As every Japanese emperor reigns in his own specific era, the post-Akihito era has been named Reiwa, promising a period of order and harmony. So, what will the Reiwa Imperial Era spell for Japan? Will it be an era of order and peace as the name suggests? In this episode, we'll be joined by SAGE International Australia's Prof. Purnendra Jain, our resident expert on Japan and Northeast Asia to discuss these issues. We hope that you enjoy our exciting adventures through the world of geopolitics. You can subscribe to STRATEGIKON through the Austcast Network, iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Tunein and Spotify - and please like us on the SAGE International Australia FaceBook site and follow us on Twitter. Thanks to Flat moon Society for providing the song "Double Down" this episode. You can find them on iTunes, Spotify, and bandcamp: https://flatmoonsocietyband.bandcamp.com/ We appreciate your support! Also, please comment on any of our articles and podcasts through Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and of course on the SAGE International Australia site, we welcome any constructive feedback that can help improve our products and we look forward to engaging with our followers. Until next time, goodbye! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On May 1st, Japan's current Emperor Akihito is set to abdicate. As every Japanese emperor reigns in his own specific era, the post-Akihito era has been named Reiwa, promising a period of order and harmony. So, what will the Reiwa Imperial Era spell for Japan? Will it be an era of order and peace as the name suggests? In this episode, we’ll be joined by SAGE International Australia’s Prof. Purnendra Jain, our resident expert on Japan and Northeast Asia to discuss these issues. We hope that you enjoy our exciting adventures through the world of geopolitics. You can subscribe to STRATEGIKON through the Austcast Network, iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Tunein and Spotify - and please like us on the SAGE International Australia FaceBook site and follow us on Twitter. Thanks to Flat moon Society for providing the song "Double Down" this episode. You can find them on iTunes, Spotify, and bandcamp: https://flatmoonsocietyband.bandcamp.com/ We appreciate your support! Also, please comment on any of our articles and podcasts through Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and of course on the SAGE International Australia site, we welcome any constructive feedback that can help improve our products and we look forward to engaging with our followers. Until next time, goodbye! Support the show.

In 2016, Emperor Akihito announced he intended to step down from the throne because of his age and declining health.  Now, with just two weeks until Akihito’s son Naruhito becomes the country’s 126th emperor and with the name of the new Reiwa Era announced, Deep Dive asks: What does it mean to be Emperor of Japan, and what can we expect from the next person to sit atop the Chrysanthemum Throne?  Sakura Murakami joins Oscar Boyd to discuss. We had a lot of fun finding early Showa Era songs that run in the breaks in this episode. In order they were: * "Southern Bride" by Meiko Takamine * "Koiwa Umibe De" by Mitsuko Watanabe * "Sendo Kawaiya" by Kikutaro Takahashi Thanks to Dr. Kenneth Ruoff, author of several books on Japan's Imperial Family, for contributing to this podcast.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have finally moved, Princess Madeline comes home, a forthcoming 79th birthday, Crown Princess Mary’s new appointment and Emperor Akihito’s last meeting.See more in this week's show.Become a patron today https://www.patreon.com/join/rightroyalroundup?Visit our website http://rightroyalroundup.com.au.Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RightRoyalRoundup, follow us on Twitter @RightRoyalRound and Instagram @rightroyalroundup.

Let Retrospecticus take you out to the baaaaall gaaaame… No, it’s not that one – it’s “Dancin’ Homer”, and the ascendance of Japan’s Emperor Akihito. Along the way we naturally stop in at an MK Dons nil-nil draw and mourn a fallen Sideshow. Plus Godzilla by the bucket load. This one is a real treat… Read More »

New titles for retiring monarchs, royal visit to Morocco, new appointments to the Order of the Garter, Crown Prince Haakon visits Porsgrunn and another royal wedding exhibition.See more in this week's show.Become a patron today https://www.patreon.com/join/rightroyalroundup? for US$10 per month for exclusive access for royal news and history.Visit our website http://rightroyalroundup.com.au.Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RightRoyalRoundup, follow us on Twitter @RightRoyalRound and Instagram @rightroyalroundup.

Almost two decades after the millennium bug failed to bite, Jordan Erica Webber looks at the potential consequences for big tech of the end of another era: Emperor Akihito’s reign in Japan

Crown Prince Frederik acts as Regent, royal wedding update, abdication news, royalty attend the Winter Olympics and why the name 'John' is not an option for a royal baby.See more in this week's show.Visit our website http://rightroyalroundup.com.au.Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RightRoyalRoundup, follow us on Twitter @RightRoyalRound and Instagram @rightroyalroundup.

The timing of his abdication, the first in more than two centuries, has been a topic of debate in Japan. More >> http://ift.tt/2Amg46W

Prince Harry arrives in Sydney, a new bill passed in the Japanese Parliament, John Key receives a Knighthood in New Zealand and the Queen's Birthday in Australia.See more in this week's show.Visit our website http://rightroyalroundup.com.au.Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RightRoyalRoundup, follow us on Twitter @RightRoyalRound and Instagram @rightroyalroundup.

A forthcoming Coronation later this year, Crown Princess Mette-Marit's new role, Emperor Akihito's abdication news, State Opening of Parliament in Britain, and Koningsdag (King’s Day).See more in this week's show.Visit our website http://rightroyalroundup.com.au.Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RightRoyalRoundup, follow us on Twitter @RightRoyalRound and Instagram rightroyalroundup.

Japanese Imperial Palace swap, Belgium's King Philippe and Queen Mathilde visit Denmark, Prince Charles and Prince William's visits following the Westminster Terrorist attack and Crown Princess Katherine of Serbia's charity drive.See more in this week's show.Visit our website http://rightroyalroundup.com.au.Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RightRoyalRoundup, follow us on Twitter @RightRoyalRound and Instagram rightroyalroundup.

Norway's Crown Prince Couple attend a Music Festival, can Prince Harry marry a divorcee, the Queen's Baton at Buckingham Palace, Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko visit Thailand, and a castle where Mary Queen of Scots once stayed is up for sale.See more in this week's show.Visit our website http://rightroyalroundup.com.au.Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RightRoyalRoundup, follow us on Twitter @RightRoyalRound and Instagram rightroyalroundup.

Sad news from Tonga, good news about the Royal Train, Crown Prince Naruhito speaks about his father's possible abdication and a new exhibition focusing on Diana Princess of Wales' life in fashion.See more in this week's show.Visit our website https://rightroyalroundup.com.au.Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RightRoyalRoundup, follow us on Twitter @RightRoyalRound and Instagram rightroyalroundup.

Kompendium 41 Podcast herunterladen Teil 1: Inada on the guillotine – Ein kleiner Kommentar über das politische Elend Japans Nationalismus grassiert auf der ganzen Welt. Japan stellt keine Ausnahme dar, im Gegenteil. Schattenhafte Vereinigungen reichen bis in die obersten Riegen der Politik. Das neu aufgestellte Abe-Kabinett ist bereit das Land patriotisch umzuerziehen, zurück zum Nationalismus der Vorkriegszeit. Doch wer stellt sich Abe und seinen Schergen in den Weg? Wer soll die taffe Verteidigungsminister mit ihren schicken Fukui-Brillen und Netzstrumpfhosen bezwingen, bevor sie zur nächsten Premierministerin wird? Ein düsterer Blick in die Zukunft Japans Verweise: Ich habe natürlich nicht nur Wikipedia als Quelle herangezogen ;) Deutschlandfunk: Japan: Monarchie unter Beobachtung Frau Inada erzählt, warum sie Brillen ohne Stärke trägt und wie sie sich Japan als moralische Supermacht vorstellt (während die Abe-Regierung die Menschrechte einschränken will). Sie offenbart ihren Größenwahn und ihre schlechten Englischkenntnisse, kichert dabei auf eine Weise, die selbst Hillary Clintons Lache sympathisch wirken lässt. The Religious Cult secretly running Japan. Von Jake Adelstein und Mari Yamamoto Bild Quelle: Sankei News Teil 2: Der Tennō mag nicht mehr Am 8.8.2016 sprach der Tennō über die Möglichkeit eines Rücktritt. Bzw. über das Fehler eben dieser. Warum das wichtig für Japan ist, fasst Michael kurz zusammen. Die erwähnten Artikel findet ihr hier: The Daily Beast: The emperor strikes back The Asahi Shimbun: Emperor held regular talks with sons before his broadcast The Asahi Shimbun: Many hurdles to legal changes to allow abdication of emperor The Mainichi: Emperor began to consider abdicating after blood found in stomach 8 years ago The Mainichi: Full text of Emperor Akihito's video message

A new TV series about Queen Victoria to air in Britain, more abdication rumours, Victoria Day celebrations in Sweden, the Queen visits Prince William's workplace and Prince Harry leads by example for HIV/Aids testing.See more in this week's show. Visit our website http://rightroyalroundup.com.au.Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RightRoyalRoundup, follow us on Twitter @RightRoyalRound and Instagram @rightroyalroundup.

Sophie Countess of Wessex's Duke of Edinburgh Challenge, Diana's grave, Japan's Imperial Couple reduce their workload, Invictus Games Orlando, another Royal Visit to Bhutan and new royal baby photos. Why was Queen Elizabeth II cheesed off with the Chinese? See more in this week's show.Visit our website http://rightroyalroundup.com.au.Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RightRoyalRoundup, follow us on Twitter @RightRoyalRound and Instagram rightroyalroundup.

Documentary, Richard III: The Burial of the King, to air on SBS One in Australia. Prince Harry's official visit to the USA, South Africa and Lesotho later this year. VJ Day commemorations in London and in Japan. Australia Post issues a new commemorative stamp to celebrate Princess Charlotte's birth in May. Queen Elizabeth II will become Britain's longest-reigning monarch.See more in this week's show.Visit our website http://rightroyalroundup.com.au.Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RightRoyalRoundup, follow us on Twitter @RightRoyalRound and Instagram rightroyalroundup.

The Japan Podcast Episode - 071 Your browser does not support the audio element. Right Click to [Download]The holidays are upon us and with that we had to do a new episode to the best podcast about Japan.  In this episode we talk about all the latest news and happenings in Japan. Show Notes:"The Yank" is buying a houseNew Podcast LogoEmperor Akihito's 80th BirthdayKei Cars Killing Japan's Auto Industry?What the heck is "Chaku - Uta"??Weekly Chaku - Uta RankingKentucky Fried SnacksJapan to spend more on military "Self Defense"Abe Goes to Yasukuni Shrine and Pisses Everyone OffOshima Yuko Graduation from AKB48Koda Kumi New CDAsians Love Japanese Porn (like everyone else :-)Mountain Dew Snack in Japan