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The Japanese economy was once the envy of the world. By the 1980s, it looked set to surpass the United States in size. Real estate prices were high, the stock market was booming—the entire world was asking if Japan had found a superior model of economic growth and recovery after World War II, one grounded in industrial policy.However, the bubble burst in the early 1990s, and what followed was not a quick recession and rebound as we have often seen in the U.S., but decades of stagnation. Near-zero deflation became entrenched, and the banking system turned into a drug of cheap borrowing rather than an engine for recovery, with the Bank of Japan pioneering quantitative easing by pushing interest rates to zero long before the U.S. Federal Reserve considered such steps in the wake of the 2007 financial crisis. Japan has never since returned to sustainable growth, and this matters for the world at large. A significant creditor to other countries, shifts in Japan's economic policy and fluctuations in its currency ripple across global interest rates, tightening or loosening financial conditions worldwide. Japan also remains a critical node in global supply chains (including for semiconductor chips and electronics), a major importer of energy, and not for nothing, its cultural exports continue to conquer the world.What lessons can Japan's lost decades of economic stagnation and missed opportunities offer the U.S. and other developed economies? Bethany and Luigi are joined by Takeo Hoshi, professor of economics at the University of Tokyo and a leading expert on Japan's financial system and economic stagnation. Together, they discuss Japan's idiosyncrasies—from demographic decline to economic policy mismanagement—and the interplay of global factors such as populism, nativism, and dissatisfaction with capitalism. If the U.S. is indeed on the cusp of its own economic bubble driven by oversized capital investments in artificial intelligence and technology rather than consumer spending and wage growth, does it have the institutions and flexibility to avoid Japan's fate? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vanilla is one of the most expensive of flavorings—so valuable that it was smuggled or stolen by pirates in the early days—and yet it is everywhere. It is a key ingredient in dishes ranging from crème brûlée to Japanese purin. It is the quintessential ice cream flavor in the United States. In Vanilla: The History of an Extraordinary Bean (Yale UP, 2025) Dr. Eric T. Jennings explains how the world's only edible orchid, originally endemic to Central America, became embedded in the international culinary and cultural landscape. In tracing vanilla's rise, Dr. Jennings describes how in the 1840s an enslaved boy named Edmond Albius discovered a way to pollinate vanilla orchids with a toothpick or needle—an ingenious process that is still in use. This method transformed the vanilla sector by enabling the plant to be grown outside of its natural range. Dr. Jennings also looks at how the vanilla craze led to the search for now‑pervasive substitutes, and how a vanilla lobby has fought back. He further unravels how vanilla—the world's most expensive crop and once considered its most refined fragrance—came to mean “bland.” This tale of botany, production techniques, consumption habits, and colonial rivalry connects the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans, revealing how vanilla has become a potent symbol of the modern global village. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In this week's BikeRadar news podcast, Jack Luke is once again joined by Simon von Bromley to discuss the latest hot stories in bike tech.   We kick things off with a Shimano leak that suggests the Japanese brand may be working on a set of power meter pedals for its next generation road groupsets.   Next, we move on to the new Specialized Aethos 2, which has been updated to include full integrated cable routing, wider tyre clearance and a less aggressive geometry. It's also as light and expensive as ever, of course.   We also discuss Tadej Pogačar's tricked-out Colnago Y1Rs from the Rwanda world championships, and speculate why the Slovenian rider switched to Continental's new Archetype tyres for this race.   Finally, instead of ending with a ‘rant of the week', Simon and Jack give a rare shoutout to the UCI for its recently announced cost cap for track cycling bikes and equipment, which will be introduced ahead of the Los Angeles Olympics Games in 2028. I've spotted an unreleased Shimano pedal system – and it looks like the product we've been waiting … The Aethos 2 is the lightest production bike Specialized has ever made at 5.98kg UCI announces price caps for 2028 Olympic track bikes and equipment Tadej Pogačar's tricked-out Colnago Y1Rs for the Rwanda World Championships – new tyres, custom whe… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have you visited The Japanese War Cemetery in Cowra, New South Wales? Those resting here are not solely Japanese prisoners of war. An art project commemorating the 208 Japanese civilians buried here was held in Canberra last month. 166 artists from seven countries participated in this art project. We spoke with a Japanese Australian artist and the leading facilitator of the art project Mayu Kanamori, and two participating artists, Mari Suzuki and Makiko Klopsteins. - ニューサウスウェールズ州カウラにある日本人戦争墓地。ここに眠っているのは日本人捕虜だけではありません。埋葬されている日系民間人208人を追悼するアートに、７つの国から166人のアーティストが参加しました。プロジェクトの中心となった金森マユさんなど３人のお話を聞きました。

Vanilla is one of the most expensive of flavorings—so valuable that it was smuggled or stolen by pirates in the early days—and yet it is everywhere. It is a key ingredient in dishes ranging from crème brûlée to Japanese purin. It is the quintessential ice cream flavor in the United States. In Vanilla: The History of an Extraordinary Bean (Yale UP, 2025) Dr. Eric T. Jennings explains how the world's only edible orchid, originally endemic to Central America, became embedded in the international culinary and cultural landscape. In tracing vanilla's rise, Dr. Jennings describes how in the 1840s an enslaved boy named Edmond Albius discovered a way to pollinate vanilla orchids with a toothpick or needle—an ingenious process that is still in use. This method transformed the vanilla sector by enabling the plant to be grown outside of its natural range. Dr. Jennings also looks at how the vanilla craze led to the search for now‑pervasive substitutes, and how a vanilla lobby has fought back. He further unravels how vanilla—the world's most expensive crop and once considered its most refined fragrance—came to mean “bland.” This tale of botany, production techniques, consumption habits, and colonial rivalry connects the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans, revealing how vanilla has become a potent symbol of the modern global village. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-studies

Vanilla is one of the most expensive of flavorings—so valuable that it was smuggled or stolen by pirates in the early days—and yet it is everywhere. It is a key ingredient in dishes ranging from crème brûlée to Japanese purin. It is the quintessential ice cream flavor in the United States. In Vanilla: The History of an Extraordinary Bean (Yale UP, 2025) Dr. Eric T. Jennings explains how the world's only edible orchid, originally endemic to Central America, became embedded in the international culinary and cultural landscape. In tracing vanilla's rise, Dr. Jennings describes how in the 1840s an enslaved boy named Edmond Albius discovered a way to pollinate vanilla orchids with a toothpick or needle—an ingenious process that is still in use. This method transformed the vanilla sector by enabling the plant to be grown outside of its natural range. Dr. Jennings also looks at how the vanilla craze led to the search for now‑pervasive substitutes, and how a vanilla lobby has fought back. He further unravels how vanilla—the world's most expensive crop and once considered its most refined fragrance—came to mean “bland.” This tale of botany, production techniques, consumption habits, and colonial rivalry connects the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans, revealing how vanilla has become a potent symbol of the modern global village. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/food

October 1, 1964. The first Shinkansen high-speed train enters service between the Japanese cities of Tokyo and Osaka. This episode originally aired in 2024.Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more.History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week's show Patrick Gray is on holiday so Amberleigh Jack and Adam Boileau hijack the studio to discuss the week's cybersecurity news, including: Hackers learn that trying to coerce a journalist just makes for … a great story? A man in his 40s gets arrested over the European airport chaos. Yep, we're surprised, too. Adam fanboys over Watchtowr Labs while bemoaning Fortra. Academics pick apart Tile trackers and find them lacking CISA tells agencies to patch their damn Cisco gear This episode is also available on YouTube. Show notes 'You'll never need to work again': Criminals offer reporter money to hack BBC Government to guarantee £1.5bn Jaguar Land Rover loan after cyber shutdown Feds Tie ‘Scattered Spider' Duo to $115M in Ransoms – Krebs on Security UK authorities arrest man in connection with cyberattack against aviation vendor | Cybersecurity Dive Chinese scammer pleads guilty after UK seizes nearly $7 billion in bitcoin Cyberattack on Japanese beer giant Asahi limits shipping, call center operations | The Record from Recorded Future News Afghanistan plunged into nationwide internet blackout, disrupting air travel, medical care | The Record from Recorded Future News Tile trackers are a stalker's dream, say Georgia Tech researchers Intel and AMD trusted enclaves, the backbone of network security, fall to physical attacks - Ars Technica Supermicro server motherboards can be infected with unremovable malware - Ars Technica China-linked hackers use ‘BRICKSTORM' backdoor to steal IP | The Record from Recorded Future News Another BRICKSTORM: Stealthy Backdoor Enabling Espionage into Tech and Legal Sectors Federal agencies given one day to patch exploited Cisco firewall bugs | The Record from Recorded Future News Cisco IOS and IOS XE Software SNMP Denial of Service and Remote Code Execution Vulnerability Is This Bad? This Feels Bad. (Fortra GoAnywhere CVE-2025-10035) It Is Bad (Exploitation of Fortra GoAnywhere MFT CVE-2025-10035) - Part 2

An action packed special episode 600 with director Kenji Tanigaki for his relentless and entertaining thriller, The Furious. More about The FuriousIn a small Southeast Asian country, skilled martial artist Wang Wei's daughter Rainy is abducted by a child trafficking ring. Wang Wei sets out on a rampage, confronting both the corrupt police and the criminals, determined to rescue his kidnapped daughter. In the process, he encounters Navin, a journalist tirelessly trying to solve his wife's disappearance. Together, the two unleash their formidable combat skills, fighting their way through dangerous obstacles and manage to unravel crucial clues and successfully rescue Rainy and a group of innocent children, dismantling the notorious human trafficking syndicate and bringing justice to the exploited and vulnerable.More about Kenji TanigakiKenji Tanigaki is a Japanese director, action director, and fight choreographer.From a young age, he was captivated by action cinema and was particularlyinfluenced by Hong Kong films. After training at the Kurata Action Club in Japan,he moved to Hong Kong to pursue his career.He became the only Japanese member of the Hong Kong Stuntman Associationand gained early experience working on the martial arts drama series "Fist ofFury" (produced by ATV), where he met Donnie Yen. This led to numerouscollaborations on Donnie's projects, further honing his craft.Tanigaki's long-standing expertise in action choreography has been widelyrecognized. He won the Taiwan Golden Horse Award for HIDDEN MAN in 2018,and the Hong Kong Film Award for both RAGING FIRE in 2021 and TWILIGHT OFTHE WARRIORS: WALLED IN in 2024. His notable credits include the RUROUNIKENSHIN series (2012–2021), SNAKE EYES: G.I. JOE ORIGINS (2021), and hisdirectorial debut feature ENTER THE FAT DRAGON (2020).Find us at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.werewatchingwhat.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/werewatchingwhat⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tiktok.com/@werewatchingwhat

Hey everybody! In this episode, I spoke with Adrian Freedman. Adrian recently came into my radar as he was performing in a festival that I knew about. We delayed our talk unit we could meet in person and I'm glad we did. Adrian has a really deep presence and we spoke about his journey being trained in classical music, his learning the Japanese shakuhachi flute and buddhism, his encounter with Santo Daime and ayahuasca, and what he has learned in many decades walking this path. We went over three hours and I really enjoyed speaking with Adrian and trust you all will get a lot out of the depth, wisdom, and clarity of Adrian. Note I had some difficulties with the audio and needed to use voice enhancement so there is some distortion in our voices from time to time, apologies! As always, to support this podcast, get early access to shows, bonus material, and Q&As, check out my Patreon page below. Enjoy!This episode is sponsored by Real Mushrooms. As listeners, visit their website to enjoy a discount of 25% off your first order: https://www.realmushrooms.com/universeTo learn more about or contact Adrian, visit his website at: https://adrianfreedman.comTo learn more about our work, visit our website: https://NicotianaRustica.orgTo view the recent documentary, Sacred Tobacco, about my work, visit: https://youtu.be/KB0JEQALI_wIf you enjoy the show, it would be a big help if you could share it with your own audiences via social media or word of mouth. And please Subscribe or Follow and if you can go on Apple Podcasts and leave a starred-rating and a short review. That would be super helpful with the algorithms and getting this show out to more people. Thank you in advance!I will be guiding our next plant medicine dietas with my colleague Merav Artzi (who I interviewed in episode 28) in the Sacred Valley of Peru November 2-30 (SOLD OUT). If you would like more information about joining us and the work I do or about future retreats, visit my site at: https://NicotianaRustica.orgIntegration/Consultation call: https://jasongrechanik.setmore.comPatreon: https://patreon.com/UniverseWithinYouTube join & perks: https://bit.ly/YTPerksPayPal, donate: https://paypal.me/jasongrechanikWebsite: https://UniverseWithinPodcast.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/UniverseWithinPodcastFacebook: https://facebook.com/UniverseWithinPodcastMusic: Adrian Freedman's Sweet Avre and A Call to Prayer: https://adrianfreedman.com/shop/

Learn how to do interval training walking as developed in Japan during today's ten-minute walk.Join the Walking Friends Community on Patreon for exclusive longer episodesCheck out the Walking is Fitness store by tapping the store link on the Walking is Fitness website HERESign up for Dave's weekly motivational emailCheck out the latest videos on the Walking is Fitness YouTube ChannelSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Don Graves tried to enlist in the U.S. Marine Corps the day after President Franklin Roosevelt declared the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor a day of infamy. Since he was only 16 years old, Graves had to wait another six months to enlist. When he did, he went through basic training in California and was soon assigned as a flamethrower operator in the 2nd Battalion, 28th Regiment, 5th Marine Division.In this edition of Veterans Chronicles, Graves recounts the harrowing landing during the third wave at Iwo Jima, getting pinned down in the water, what they had to do to reach the volcanic ash beach, and how he begged God to spare his life as the bullets flew above him.Graves also tells us about the fight up Mount Suribachi against Japanese forces with the higher ground. He explains what made the difference in the fight, a shocking encounter with a Japanese soldier during the battle, and what he remembers about the iconic flag raising atop Mount Suribachi.Then Graves details an even more intense fight at Hill 362 A, where his unit lost all its remaining officers. He also takes us into the fighting in the caves, both with guns and with his flamethrower. And he shares one of the most devastating moments of the battle that took place in his own foxhole.Finally, Graves describes leaving the island alive when so many other Marines didn't. And he remembers hearing the news of the Japanese surrender just as he was training for the invasion of Japan.

During our 2-week trip to Japan, we visited Nara as a day trip from Kyoto. While there, we had one big goal: to see the Daibutsu of Nara, the world's largest bronze statue of the Buddha Vairocana.  We also saw the deer in Nara Deer Park, loved the Nara National Museum, and really enjoyed the lanterns at the Kasugataisha Shrine. We also had some amazing Japanese curry! Would you enjoy a day trip to Nara in Japan?   Relevant Links (may contain affiliate links, meaning if you make a purchase through these links, we earn a small commission-at no additional cost to you!): -Kintetsu Limited Express: https://www.kintetsu.co.jp/foreign/english/about/limited_express/ -Nara Line: https://www.kyotostation.com/jr-nara-line-for-tofukuji-inari-uji-nara/   Podcast Episodes/Blogs Mentioned: -Central Europe Christmas Market Trip: https://worldwidehoneymoon.com/european-christmas-market-trip-in-10-days/ -Alsace Christmas Market Trip: https://francevoyager.com/best-alsace-christmas-markets/ -7-Day Finland Itinerary: https://worldwidehoneymoon.com/7-day-finnish-lapland-itinerary/ -Travel to Vienna: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/travel-to-vienna-austria/id1453905777?i=1000472980477 -Vienna Christmas Markets: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-best-christmas-markets-in-vienna-austria/id1453905777?i=1000501798257 -Travel to Budapest: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/travel-to-budapest-hungary-top-things-to-do-in-budapest/id1453905777?i=1000462547529 -Travel to Prague: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/travel-to-prague-czech-republic/id1453905777?i=1000489802006  -Christmas Markets in Prague: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-christmas-markets-in-prague-czech-republic/id1453905777?i=1000502534789  -Cologne Christmas Markets: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-best-cologne-christmas-market-crawl-you-can-do-in-1-day/id1453905777?i=1000485691386 -Christmas Market Trip Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ultimate-european-christmas-market-itinerary/id1453905777?i=1000544280457 -Christmas Market Tips: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/top-10-european-christmas-market-tips/id1453905777?i=1000501037386   Traveling to France? Check out our Facebook Group called France Travel Tips to ask/answer questions and learn more! Don't forget to follow along! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldwidehoneymoon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worldwidehoneymoon TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@worldwidehoneymoon World Wide Honeymoon Blog: https://worldwidehoneymoon.com France Voyager Blog: https://francevoyager.com Subscribe to the World Wide Honeymoon blog here for monthly updates and tips + get our FREE trip planning guide: https://www.subscribepage.com/o4e5c2

Nagasaki: The Last Witnesses (Penguin Random House, 2025) is the second volume in a prize-worthy two-book series based on years of irreplicable personal interviews with survivors about each of the atomic bomb drops, first in Hiroshima and then Nagasaki, that hastened the end of the Pacific War. On August 6, 1945, the United States unleashed a weapon unlike anything the world had ever seen. Then, just three days later, when Japan showed no sign of surrender, the United States took aim at Nagasaki.Rendered in harrowing detail, this historical narrative is the second and final volume in M. G. Sheftall's series Embers. Sheftall has spent years personally interviewing hibakusha—the Japanese word for atomic bomb survivors. These last living witnesses are a vanishing memory resource, the only people who can still provide us with reliable and detailed testimony about life in their cities before the use of nuclear weaponry.The result is an intimate, firsthand account of life in Nagasaki, and the story of incomprehensible devastation and resilience in the aftermath of the second atomic bomb drop. This blow-by-blow account takes us from the city streets, as word of the attack on Hiroshima reaches civilians, to the cockpit of Bockscar, when Charles Sweeney dropped “Fat Man,” to the interminable six days while the world waited to see if Japan would surrender to the Allies–or if more bombs would fall. Related Genres: Asian World History, 1950 – Present Military History, World War II Military History Praise for M.G. Sheftall's Embers Series: “Sheftall's meticulous, novelistic recreations are deeply immersive. It's an invaluable contribution to 20th century history.”—Publishers Weekly on Nagasaki (Embers: Volume II) (starred review)“A definitive account of a watershed moment in history.”—Kirkus on Nagasaki (Embers: Volume II)“M.G. Sheftall's Hiroshima presents as a master class in eyewitness storytelling. As poignant as it is powerful, this gripping narrative chronicles one of history's darkest nightmare moments—the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in August 1945—and the memories of its surviving eyewitnesses. As the events fade from living memory, Hiroshima is at once a brilliant tribute and a cautionary tale.”—Annie Jacobsen, author of Nuclear War: A Scenario“An important, deep-dive book into most every detail about the atomic bomb's making and use, in anger. A strong argument for why it must never be allowed to be used for any reason whatsoever. This book adds significantly to the argument that we need to back up fast and return to nuclear arms reduction.”—Charles Pellegrino, author of To Hell and Back: The Last Train from Hiroshima“M.G. Sheftall takes us on a deep dive into one of the most significant and horrific events in world history. Hiroshima is a gripping, moving story of fear and shame, courage and grace, and a powerful argument that we should never, ever use these weapons again.”—Evan Thomas, author of Road to Surrender: Three Men and the Countdown to the End of World War II“A compelling analysis of the suffering endured by the citizens of Hiroshima in the aftermath of the dropping of the nuclear bomb on 6 August 1945. Written by a scholar who lives and works in Japan, and who has interviewed many of the last survivors, this is a book that offers valuable insights into Japanese thinking during the war and the subsequent struggle to rebuild the country.”—Laurence Rees, author of Auschwitz and The Holocaust Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

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Nagasaki: The Last Witnesses (Penguin Random House, 2025) is the second volume in a prize-worthy two-book series based on years of irreplicable personal interviews with survivors about each of the atomic bomb drops, first in Hiroshima and then Nagasaki, that hastened the end of the Pacific War. On August 6, 1945, the United States unleashed a weapon unlike anything the world had ever seen. Then, just three days later, when Japan showed no sign of surrender, the United States took aim at Nagasaki.Rendered in harrowing detail, this historical narrative is the second and final volume in M. G. Sheftall's series Embers. Sheftall has spent years personally interviewing hibakusha—the Japanese word for atomic bomb survivors. These last living witnesses are a vanishing memory resource, the only people who can still provide us with reliable and detailed testimony about life in their cities before the use of nuclear weaponry.The result is an intimate, firsthand account of life in Nagasaki, and the story of incomprehensible devastation and resilience in the aftermath of the second atomic bomb drop. This blow-by-blow account takes us from the city streets, as word of the attack on Hiroshima reaches civilians, to the cockpit of Bockscar, when Charles Sweeney dropped “Fat Man,” to the interminable six days while the world waited to see if Japan would surrender to the Allies–or if more bombs would fall. Related Genres: Asian World History, 1950 – Present Military History, World War II Military History Praise for M.G. Sheftall's Embers Series: “Sheftall's meticulous, novelistic recreations are deeply immersive. It's an invaluable contribution to 20th century history.”—Publishers Weekly on Nagasaki (Embers: Volume II) (starred review)“A definitive account of a watershed moment in history.”—Kirkus on Nagasaki (Embers: Volume II)“M.G. Sheftall's Hiroshima presents as a master class in eyewitness storytelling. As poignant as it is powerful, this gripping narrative chronicles one of history's darkest nightmare moments—the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in August 1945—and the memories of its surviving eyewitnesses. As the events fade from living memory, Hiroshima is at once a brilliant tribute and a cautionary tale.”—Annie Jacobsen, author of Nuclear War: A Scenario“An important, deep-dive book into most every detail about the atomic bomb's making and use, in anger. A strong argument for why it must never be allowed to be used for any reason whatsoever. This book adds significantly to the argument that we need to back up fast and return to nuclear arms reduction.”—Charles Pellegrino, author of To Hell and Back: The Last Train from Hiroshima“M.G. Sheftall takes us on a deep dive into one of the most significant and horrific events in world history. Hiroshima is a gripping, moving story of fear and shame, courage and grace, and a powerful argument that we should never, ever use these weapons again.”—Evan Thomas, author of Road to Surrender: Three Men and the Countdown to the End of World War II“A compelling analysis of the suffering endured by the citizens of Hiroshima in the aftermath of the dropping of the nuclear bomb on 6 August 1945. Written by a scholar who lives and works in Japan, and who has interviewed many of the last survivors, this is a book that offers valuable insights into Japanese thinking during the war and the subsequent struggle to rebuild the country.”—Laurence Rees, author of Auschwitz and The Holocaust Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/east-asian-studies

Flo is back on the allotment today with a packed-out interview featuring a beguilingly down-to-earth star.Hayley Williams, co-founder and lead vocalist of Paramore, the pop-punk band that defined the lives of 2000s teens and beyond, signed a “360 deal” with Atlantic Records in 2003 at just 14 years old. Today, she joins Flo on the allotment to celebrate the release of her new record, Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party, which she's putting out independently on her own label, Post Atlantic.As they plant cabbages, Flo and Hayley talk about the making of the album, day-to-day life in her hometown of Nashville, growing up in a Southern Baptist church community, and her perspective on US culture today. They also delve into the important topic of the Twilight soundtrack and Hayley's recent collaboration with David Byrne for the upcoming Twits film. As she says on the plot: she's lived a hundred lives, but it feels like she's only just getting started.This episode of Digging is sponsored by Niwaki: the go to destination for functional, durable Japanese gardening gear. For 10% off your Niwaki purchase, head to Niwaki.com and enter the code DIGGINGWITHFLO at the checkout. Presenter - Flo Dill, Producer - Lizzy King, Editing - Omar Serge, Sound Recording and Mastering - Sophie EllisonA video version of this episode is also available on YouTube.Music - Cleaners from Venus - The Artichoke That Loved Me, courtesy of Martin Newell & Captured Tracks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nagasaki: The Last Witnesses (Penguin Random House, 2025) is the second volume in a prize-worthy two-book series based on years of irreplicable personal interviews with survivors about each of the atomic bomb drops, first in Hiroshima and then Nagasaki, that hastened the end of the Pacific War. On August 6, 1945, the United States unleashed a weapon unlike anything the world had ever seen. Then, just three days later, when Japan showed no sign of surrender, the United States took aim at Nagasaki.Rendered in harrowing detail, this historical narrative is the second and final volume in M. G. Sheftall's series Embers. Sheftall has spent years personally interviewing hibakusha—the Japanese word for atomic bomb survivors. These last living witnesses are a vanishing memory resource, the only people who can still provide us with reliable and detailed testimony about life in their cities before the use of nuclear weaponry.The result is an intimate, firsthand account of life in Nagasaki, and the story of incomprehensible devastation and resilience in the aftermath of the second atomic bomb drop. This blow-by-blow account takes us from the city streets, as word of the attack on Hiroshima reaches civilians, to the cockpit of Bockscar, when Charles Sweeney dropped “Fat Man,” to the interminable six days while the world waited to see if Japan would surrender to the Allies–or if more bombs would fall. Related Genres: Asian World History, 1950 – Present Military History, World War II Military History Praise for M.G. Sheftall's Embers Series: “Sheftall's meticulous, novelistic recreations are deeply immersive. It's an invaluable contribution to 20th century history.”—Publishers Weekly on Nagasaki (Embers: Volume II) (starred review)“A definitive account of a watershed moment in history.”—Kirkus on Nagasaki (Embers: Volume II)“M.G. Sheftall's Hiroshima presents as a master class in eyewitness storytelling. As poignant as it is powerful, this gripping narrative chronicles one of history's darkest nightmare moments—the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in August 1945—and the memories of its surviving eyewitnesses. As the events fade from living memory, Hiroshima is at once a brilliant tribute and a cautionary tale.”—Annie Jacobsen, author of Nuclear War: A Scenario“An important, deep-dive book into most every detail about the atomic bomb's making and use, in anger. A strong argument for why it must never be allowed to be used for any reason whatsoever. This book adds significantly to the argument that we need to back up fast and return to nuclear arms reduction.”—Charles Pellegrino, author of To Hell and Back: The Last Train from Hiroshima“M.G. Sheftall takes us on a deep dive into one of the most significant and horrific events in world history. Hiroshima is a gripping, moving story of fear and shame, courage and grace, and a powerful argument that we should never, ever use these weapons again.”—Evan Thomas, author of Road to Surrender: Three Men and the Countdown to the End of World War II“A compelling analysis of the suffering endured by the citizens of Hiroshima in the aftermath of the dropping of the nuclear bomb on 6 August 1945. Written by a scholar who lives and works in Japan, and who has interviewed many of the last survivors, this is a book that offers valuable insights into Japanese thinking during the war and the subsequent struggle to rebuild the country.”—Laurence Rees, author of Auschwitz and The Holocaust Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/military-history

Hello flower friends! In this episode of The Floral CEO Podcast, I'm thrilled to sit down with Luis from Jo.An Floral Design in Texas. If you've been on Instagram lately, you've probably seen one of his charming videos — from creating stunning bouquets to giving us an honest behind-the-scenes look at floral business life.Luis shares his journey into floristry, the story behind Joanne Floral Design, and how he's built a recognizable and authentic brand. We talk about the challenges of starting and scaling a business, the importance of knowing your worth as a florist, and how social media has helped him connect with clients in new ways.Whether you're a new florist or a seasoned designer, this conversation is packed with inspiration, encouragement, and real talk about what it takes to run a floral business.About Luis:Hey there my name is Luis,I fell in love with flowers at the age of 16 and since then I've never stopped designing. Learning from the Japanese I traveled to Guam,Japan and LA executing wedding.My style is a mix of contemporary American paired the technical precision of Japanese floristry.A family man at heart but a floral designer to my core.What You'll Learn in This Episode:How Luis got started in floristry and built Jo.An Floral DesignThe role of family and personal history in shaping his brandSocial media strategies that have helped him grow visibility and trustThe importance of setting minimums and pricing for profitabilityLessons on working with planners, venues, and clientsWhy authenticity is key in both design and business growthIf you loved this conversation with Luis, be sure to follow him on Instagram at @‌jo.anfloraldesignfor daily inspiration.And if you're ready to grow your own floral business with confidence, join me inside the Floral CEO Mastermind — where you'll get the systems, templates, and coaching you need to thrive. Floralceo.com/mastermind

We inaugurate the late Japanese master Shinji Sōmai with a discussion of his beautiful, melancholy coming-of-age drama Moving. The film follows the young Ren as she navigates her parents' recent separation, balancing loyalties to both her mother and father, dealing with gossiping classmates, and making attempts to reconcile the marriage. With a characteristic sensitivity and perceptiveness for the experience of youth, Sōmai excavates a universe of detail from the film's simple premise, arriving at a profoundly moving and cathartic emotional climax. We begin by discussing Sōmai as director, his style, and what we think might have drawn him to stories about the occasionally painful experiences of youth. Then, we explore how the film elicits nuance within the childhood experience of familial separation, acknowledging both the grief intrinsic to such experiences and the role children play as emotional anchors for their parents. Finally, we examine Sōmai's considerations about modern Japanese life and how he rallies against conservative social positions on divorce through the film's delicate character work. The Roxie kicks off The Dream Will Never End, a career retrospective of the films of Satoshi Kon THIS FRIDAY, beginning with the new 4K restoration of PERFECT BLUE on Friday 10/3 introduced by Hit Factory Podcast! You can purchase tickets to the screening or the entire retrospective here.Get access to all of our premium episodes and bonus content by becoming a Hit Factory Patron for just $5/month.....Our theme song is "Mirror" by Chris Fish

The United States government has shut down after politicians and President Donald Trump failed to break a budget impasse over Democrats' demands on health care funding. An estimated 60 lives have now been claimed by a powerful earthquake on Philippine island of Cebu. - アメリカでは、与野党の政治家とホワイトハウスが予算案で合意できなかったことを受け、政府機関の一部が閉鎖されています。フィリピン・セブ島で発生した地震により60人が死亡したとみられています。

Isaiah 62:6-65:25, Phil 2:19-3:3, Ps 73:1-28, Pr 24:13-14

Kristie Jones — sales consultant, B2B SaaS expert, and author of "Selling Your Way In”- discovered that her best workouts aren't defined by the time of day, but by consistency. After long, sometimes challenging days at the sales office, Kristie prefers to “defrag” with evening exercise sessions, finding them the perfect way to unwind and recharge. Rather than chasing morning routines, she focuses on fitting in activity at least five days a week, motivated by the endorphin boost each session brings. For Kristie, the most important part of fitness is enjoying the process and staying consistent, no matter when it happens. Kristie shares why she believes that mental, physical, and spiritual well-being are essential for success in sales, and offers practical advice on building sustainable fitness habits, managing stress, and staying motivated through a disciplined routine. Whether you're a morning workout enthusiast or an evening exerciser, this conversation is packed with actionable tips to help you find your groove, maintain energy, and drive results in your sales career. Get ready to learn how taking care of your body can elevate your professional game! Outline of This Episode [00:00] The link between fitness and sales performance. [06:01] Silent workout struggles. [09:00] It doesn't matter WHEN you exercise, just that you do. [10:53] Holistic wellness through self-awareness. [15:38] Kristie's fitness insights for salespeople. [16:43] Be open to trying new athletic adventures. Translating Physical Wellness Into Greater Sales Results For Kristie Jones, the relationship between physical fitness and professional performance is all-encompassing. Fitness, she explains, tangibly fuels confidence, provides mental clarity, and promotes better sleep—all factors that directly impact sales professionals who need sharp minds and high energy to navigate demanding workdays. According to Kristie, cardio is the keystone. Having shifted from running to brisk walking (following several foot surgeries), she now relies on activities like four-mile-per-hour walks and hiking. This consistency in cardio, she says, keeps her mental and emotional health balanced, not just her physical stamina. Building Powerful Fitness Habits: It's All About Consistency While many believe morning workouts yield the highest consistency, Kristie challenges this stereotype, demonstrating that there's no one-size-fits-all approach. “I really enjoy the evening workout because I need to kind of defrag after a long day,” she explains. The real differentiator isn't the time of day, but consistency. Whether it's before sunrise, at lunch, or after work, what matters most is creating a regular rhythm you look forward to, at least five days a week. For Kristie, evening sessions allow her to unwind and release the day's stress productively. Both approaches highlight the importance of knowing yourself and designing routines that suit your lifestyle and natural rhythms. Fitness as Stress Management and Motivation Fuel Sales roles are notoriously high-pressure—chasing targets, facing rejections, and constantly performing at a high level. Kristie emphasizes that, for her, cardio is just as much about mental health as it is about physical fitness. During especially stressful periods, she'll even double up on walks to keep herself balanced. Exercising in nature—what the Japanese call shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing—brings another layer of emotional resilience and mental clarity. Being outdoors fosters problem-solving and introspection, even sparking solutions to work challenges. Prioritizing Fitness Amid Demanding Schedules A recurring obstacle for sales professionals is carving out time for self-care. With startups and sales teams priding themselves on marathon work weeks, personal well-being often gets sidelined. Kristie's solution is to be proactive and build fitness into your schedule by putting it in your calendar. Her commitment to scheduled fitness classes with penalties for no-shows creates the accountability needed to overcome excuses. Whether it's workouts in your calendar or fitting them in before the workday, systematizing self-care is critical. If you notice irritability, low motivation, or mounting stress, it's time for a reset—starting with sleep, nutrition, and movement. How Fitness Drives Sales Results Kristie's own journey—transitioning from team sports to competitive racquetball, and then running—showcases how cross-training and expanding physical competencies dramatically enhanced her competitive edge. Even now, integrating new fitness activities, like strength training or pickleball, keeps her engaged and discovering new strengths. Her advice is to be open to new athletic adventures. You might surprise yourself and discover routines that not only boost your sales performance but also bring new joy and fulfillment to your life. Sales success starts from within. Prioritizing fitness is not a luxury for sales professionals—it's a foundational pillar for clarity, energy, resilience, and long-term success. Whether you find your stride on a morning walk, mid-day hike, or post-work workout, commit to movement. Your clients, your numbers, and most importantly, your well-being, will thank you. 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In Japan, cleanliness is cultural and synonymous with well-being. That's down in no small part to the influence of Shintoism, the country's oldest religion. While the number of believers has been steadily decreasing for some time, Shinto philosophy and culture are still widely practised. Cleanliness is seen not just as a physical state but also a spiritual one, as it is closely tied to the respect and reverence shown to Shinto gods. Following this line of thinking, many Japanese people engage in an annual Buddhist cleaning ritual called "Oosouji," aimed at purifying and organising their interiors before entering a new period. What does "Oosouji" mean? What are the steps to follow during "Oosouji"? What are the benefits of it? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠How can I reduce my belly fat?⁠ ⁠What are the health benefits of algae?⁠ ⁠Why do people say that black cats bring bad luck?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 14/4/2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: A Prelude to Love: First Date in Ueno Park's Autumn Glow Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-10-01-07-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 東京の上野公園は、秋の訪れと共に美しい色に染まっています。En: TokyoのUeno Park is painted in beautiful colors with the arrival of autumn.Ja: 澄んだ空気と紅葉の彩りが、訪れる人々の心を和ませます。En: The clear air and vibrant autumn leaves bring peace to the hearts of visitors.Ja: この日、公園の静かな小道を歩く二人の姿がありました。En: On this day, there were two figures walking along the quiet path in the park.Ja: ハルトとユキです。En: It was Harto and Yuki.Ja: 今日は二人にとって初めてのデートの日です。En: Today is their first date.Ja: ハルトは内向的で、人と話すことが苦手です。En: Harto is introverted and not good at talking to people.Ja: でも、彼はユキに特別な気持ちを抱き続けていました。En: However, he has always had special feelings for Yuki.Ja: 絵を描くのが好きな彼は、公園の景色を描き、どうにかその気持ちをユキに伝えたかったのです。En: He enjoys drawing and wanted to somehow express his feelings to Yuki through his art of the park's scenery.Ja: 一方、ユキは明るく、外での活動を楽しむ性格です。En: On the other hand, Yuki is cheerful and enjoys outdoor activities.Ja: 今日はハルトともっと深く話し、彼のことを知りたいと思っています。En: She wants to have a deeper conversation with Harto and get to know him better today.Ja: 「ユキさん、この公園の紅葉、とても綺麗ですね。」ハルトが少し緊張しながら話しかけます。En: "Yuki, the autumn leaves in this park are so beautiful," Harto said, speaking with a bit of nervousness.Ja: 「本当に綺麗！秋は特に自然が美しいですね。」ユキはにっこりと答えました。En: "They really are! In autumn, nature is particularly beautiful," Yuki replied with a smile.Ja: 歩きながら、ハルトは心の中で何度も自分を奮い立たせます。En: As they walked, Harto repeatedly motivated himself in his mind.Ja: 彼の手には、大切に折りたたまれた紙があります。En: In his hand was a carefully folded piece of paper.Ja: それは彼の描いた上野公園の絵です。En: It was a drawing he had made of Ueno Park.Ja: 「どうしても渡したい。でも、どうやって…」彼は自問します。En: "I really want to give it to her. But how..." he pondered.Ja: そんな時、ユキが言いました。「ハルトさん、絵をよく描くって聞いたけど、どんな絵を描くんですか？」En: At that moment, Yuki said, "I heard you draw often, Harto. What kind of drawings do you make?"Ja: それをきっかけに、ハルトは決意しました。En: Using that as an opportunity, Harto made up his mind.Ja: 勇気を振り絞り、その絵をユキに見せることにします。En: Summoning his courage, he decided to show his drawing to Yuki.Ja: 「これ、ユキさんに見てほしいです。」ハルトは説明しながら絵を渡しました。En: "I want you to see this, Yuki," Harto said, as he handed her the drawing with an explanation.Ja: 「この絵に、今日のこの素敵な時間の気持ちを込めました。」En: "I've captured the feelings of this wonderful day in this drawing."Ja: ユキは驚きと嬉しさで目を輝かせました。En: Yuki's eyes sparkled with surprise and joy.Ja: 「わあ、本当に素敵な絵ですね！ありがとう、ハルトさん。この感動を共有できるなんて嬉しいです。」En: "Wow, it's a really beautiful drawing! Thank you, Harto. I'm happy to share these feelings with you."Ja: そしてユキは続けました。「次は一緒に美術展に行きませんか？もっとハルトさんの好きなものを教えてください。」En: Then Yuki continued, "Next time, let's go to an art exhibit together. Please teach me more about what you like, Harto."Ja: ハルトはユキの優しさと理解に胸がいっぱいになりました。En: Harto's heart was filled with Yuki's kindness and understanding.Ja: 彼の中で、自分を表現することへの自信が少しずつ芽生えてきます。En: He began to gain confidence in expressing himself bit by bit.Ja: そして、ユキとの距離が縮まったことを実感しました。En: He felt that the distance between him and Yuki had gotten closer.Ja: こうして、上野公園の秋景色の中、二人は新しい絆を深め、次の約束を胸に歩き始めました。En: In this way, amidst the autumn scenery of Ueno Park, the two deepened a new bond and began walking with their next promise in their hearts.Ja: 彼らの未来は、色鮮やかな紅葉のように、輝かしいものでした。En: Their future was as bright as the colorful autumn leaves. Vocabulary Words:painted: 染まっていますarrival: 訪れvibrant: 彩りpeace: 和ませますintroverted: 内向的express: 伝えたかったcheerful: 明るくconversation: 話nervousness: 緊張opportunity: きっかけsummoning: 振り絞りconfidence: 自信sparkled: 輝かせましたpromise: 約束bright: 輝かしいscenery: 景色deepen: 深めfigure: 姿clear: 澄んだfolded: 折りたたまれたpondered: 自問しますcaptured: 込めましたsurprise: 驚きexplanation: 説明confidence: 自信sharing: 共有distance: 距離kindness: 優しさunderstanding: 理解sparkled: 輝かせました

It's a Game Boy-heavy episode, including the popular fan translation of Japanese-only RPG Mother 3. We follow up with the game if "improvisational chaos" I Am Your Beast. (We apologize for Caitlin's poor audio in this episode) What We're Playing 01:44 Mark: Fire Emblem: Vision Quest (Pandan [Fan Hack], 2022) 10:41 Caitlin: LEGO Game Boy (LEGO, 2025) 17:59 GOOF: Mother 3 (Brownie Brown/HAL Laboratory, 2006) 43:17 Feature Game: I Am Your Beast (Strange Scaffold, 2024) SHOUT 58:54 Mark: Possessor(s) (Heart Machine) 59:51 Caitlin: Grave Seasons (Perfect Garbage) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Love Blossoms Amidst Autumn Leaves in Tokyo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-10-01-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 東京の秋は特別です。En: Autumn in Tokyo is special.Ja: うえの公園の秋の葉は、赤、オレンジ、黄色に染まります。En: The autumn leaves in Ueno Park turn red, orange, and yellow.Ja: たくさんの人が公園に訪れ、紅葉を楽しみます。En: Many people visit the park to enjoy the autumn foliage.Ja: その中に、たかしとえみこもいました。En: Among them were Takashi and Emiko.Ja: たかしは大学生。En: Takashi is a university student.Ja: 恥ずかしがり屋です。En: He's a shy person.Ja: 彼は同じ大学のえみこが好きです。En: He likes Emiko, who is at the same university.Ja: えみこは元気で、自信があります。En: Emiko is lively and confident.Ja: たかしは自分に自信がありません。En: Takashi lacks confidence in himself.Ja: ひろしはたかしの友達で、彼を応援しています。En: Hiroshi is Takashi's friend and supports him.Ja: 「たかし、今日こそ頑張れよ」とひろしは言いました。En: "Come on, Takashi, give it your all today," Hiroshi said.Ja: うえの公園で、たかしとえみこは一緒に散歩します。En: In Ueno Park, Takashi and Emiko walk together.Ja: たかしの心はドキドキしています。En: Takashi's heart is pounding.Ja: 「この公園、本当にきれいだね」とえみこが言いました。En: "This park is really beautiful," Emiko said.Ja: 「うん、そうだね」とたかしは小さく答えました。En: "Yeah, it is," Takashi replied softly.Ja: 彼らは公園のベンチに座ります。En: They sit on a bench in the park.Ja: 周りには美しい紅葉が広がっています。En: Around them, the beautiful autumn leaves spread out.Ja: 静かで、心が落ち着く瞬間です。En: It's a quiet and calming moment.Ja: たかしの中で、何かが変わろうとしています。En: Inside Takashi, something is about to change.Ja: 「えみこ、話があるんだ」とたかしは言いました。En: "Emiko, I have something to tell you," Takashi said.Ja: 彼は緊張しながらえみこを見ました。En: He looked at Emiko nervously.Ja: 「実は、ずっと前から君が好きだったんだ。En: "Actually, I've liked you for a long time."Ja: 」えみこは少し驚いた表情を見せました。En: Emiko showed a slightly surprised expression.Ja: でも、すぐに優しく微笑みました。En: But then she softly smiled.Ja: 「たかしくん、私もずっとあなたに興味があったの。En: "Takashi-kun, I've been interested in you too for quite some time.Ja: うれしい。En: I'm happy."Ja: 」たかしの心は喜びでいっぱいになりました。En: Takashi's heart was filled with joy.Ja: 「本当？En: "Really?"Ja: 」彼は嬉しさをかくせませんでした。En: he couldn't hide his happiness.Ja: 「うん、これからも一緒に出かけようね」とえみこは言いました。En: "Yes, let's keep going out together from now on," Emiko said.Ja: たかしは深呼吸をしました。En: Takashi took a deep breath.Ja: 自分の気持ちを伝えて良かった。En: He was glad he expressed his feelings.Ja: 彼は今、もっと自信を持っています。En: He now has more confidence.Ja: 感情を素直に伝えることが、新しい始まりを作ることを知りました。En: He realized that being honest about his emotions can create a new beginning.Ja: その日、秋の風が心地よく、うえの公園には素敵な記憶が残りました。En: That day, the autumn wind was pleasant, leaving wonderful memories in Ueno Park.Ja: たかしとえみこは、また会うことを約束しました。En: Takashi and Emiko promised to meet again.Ja: 彼の心は、紅葉と同じように温かく色づいていました。En: His heart, like the autumn leaves, was warmly colored. Vocabulary Words:autumn: 秋leaves: 葉foliage: 紅葉university: 大学shy: 恥ずかしがり屋confident: 自信があるsupport: 応援するpounding: ドキドキするsit: 座るbench: ベンチspread: 広がるcalming: 心が落ち着くnervously: 緊張しながらexpression: 表情smiled: 微笑むjoy: 喜びexpressed: 伝えるemotions: 感情honest: 素直にbeginning: 始まりpleasant: 心地よいmemories: 記憶promised: 約束するrealized: 知りましたdeep breath: 深呼吸actually: 実はinterested: 興味があるseldom: 少しgently: 優しくcolored: 色づく

Original Kamen Rider reprises role in new anime, Doraemon anime gets new ending theme after 20 years, and Ken Watanabe revealed for Alice in Borderland season 3! Also, a Hair product company teams up with Yu-Gi-Oh! for a new line, Evangelion marks its 30th anniversary with a weekly radio show, and Crunchyroll is bringing back its manga reader! Meanwhile in Japan... A hostess arrested for lying to her client about why she needs money, and a 63 y/o Japanese woman marries a 31 y/o man she met through a 'chance encounter'?!

Nagasaki: The Last Witnesses (Penguin Random House, 2025) is the second volume in a prize-worthy two-book series based on years of irreplicable personal interviews with survivors about each of the atomic bomb drops, first in Hiroshima and then Nagasaki, that hastened the end of the Pacific War. On August 6, 1945, the United States unleashed a weapon unlike anything the world had ever seen. Then, just three days later, when Japan showed no sign of surrender, the United States took aim at Nagasaki.Rendered in harrowing detail, this historical narrative is the second and final volume in M. G. Sheftall's series Embers. Sheftall has spent years personally interviewing hibakusha—the Japanese word for atomic bomb survivors. These last living witnesses are a vanishing memory resource, the only people who can still provide us with reliable and detailed testimony about life in their cities before the use of nuclear weaponry.The result is an intimate, firsthand account of life in Nagasaki, and the story of incomprehensible devastation and resilience in the aftermath of the second atomic bomb drop. This blow-by-blow account takes us from the city streets, as word of the attack on Hiroshima reaches civilians, to the cockpit of Bockscar, when Charles Sweeney dropped “Fat Man,” to the interminable six days while the world waited to see if Japan would surrender to the Allies–or if more bombs would fall. Related Genres: Asian World History, 1950 – Present Military History, World War II Military History Praise for M.G. Sheftall's Embers Series: “Sheftall's meticulous, novelistic recreations are deeply immersive. It's an invaluable contribution to 20th century history.”—Publishers Weekly on Nagasaki (Embers: Volume II) (starred review)“A definitive account of a watershed moment in history.”—Kirkus on Nagasaki (Embers: Volume II)“M.G. Sheftall's Hiroshima presents as a master class in eyewitness storytelling. As poignant as it is powerful, this gripping narrative chronicles one of history's darkest nightmare moments—the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in August 1945—and the memories of its surviving eyewitnesses. As the events fade from living memory, Hiroshima is at once a brilliant tribute and a cautionary tale.”—Annie Jacobsen, author of Nuclear War: A Scenario“An important, deep-dive book into most every detail about the atomic bomb's making and use, in anger. A strong argument for why it must never be allowed to be used for any reason whatsoever. This book adds significantly to the argument that we need to back up fast and return to nuclear arms reduction.”—Charles Pellegrino, author of To Hell and Back: The Last Train from Hiroshima“M.G. Sheftall takes us on a deep dive into one of the most significant and horrific events in world history. Hiroshima is a gripping, moving story of fear and shame, courage and grace, and a powerful argument that we should never, ever use these weapons again.”—Evan Thomas, author of Road to Surrender: Three Men and the Countdown to the End of World War II“A compelling analysis of the suffering endured by the citizens of Hiroshima in the aftermath of the dropping of the nuclear bomb on 6 August 1945. Written by a scholar who lives and works in Japan, and who has interviewed many of the last survivors, this is a book that offers valuable insights into Japanese thinking during the war and the subsequent struggle to rebuild the country.”—Laurence Rees, author of Auschwitz and The Holocaust Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/japanese-studies

名古屋地裁、名古屋市中区教員らがＳＮＳのグループチャットで女子児童らを盗撮した動画などを共有していた事件で、性的姿態撮影処罰法違反や不同意わいせつなどの罪に問われた横浜市立小教諭、小瀬村史也被告の初公判が１日、名古屋地裁であった。 Japanese elementary school teacher Fumiya Kosemura pleaded guilty to charges of sharing child pornography via social media, in the first hearing on his case at Nagoya District Court on Wednesday.

匿名・流動型犯罪グループ対策で新設された警察庁の「情報分析室」の発足式で、楠芳伸長官から辞令を受け取る宇野晃情報分析室長、１日午前、警察庁ＳＮＳでつながり、特殊詐欺や強盗などの違法行為を繰り返す匿名・流動型犯罪グループの対策強化に向け、警察庁と警視庁は１日、組織改編し専門の新組織を立ち上げた。 Japanese police Wednesday launched special teams to reinforce their fight against "tokuryu" ad hoc crime groups made up of anonymous members.

自民党総裁選の政策討論会で発言する小泉進次郎農林水産相、９月３０日、東京・永田町自民党総裁選に出馬した小泉進次郎農林水産相は１日、文春オンラインが９月３０日付で「小泉氏側近が党員８２６人を勝手に離党させていた」と報じたことに対し、訂正を求めるコメントを発表した。 Japanese agriculture minister Shinjiro Koizumi, a candidate in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election, on Wednesday demanded that the weekly magazine Shukan Bunshun correct a story reporting that his aide had kicked 826 rank-and-file members out of the party.

【図解】自民党総裁選の国会議員票の動向自民党総裁選について、時事通信は終盤情勢を探った。 Japanese agriculture minister Shinjiro Koizumi remains the frontrunner in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership race, followed by former economic security minister Sanae Takaichi and Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi, a Jiji Press survey showed Wednesday.

経済財政諮問会議で発言する石破茂首相、１日午後、首相官邸政府は１日、首相官邸で経済財政諮問会議を開き、２０２４年度補正予算と２５年度予算に盛り込んだ物価高対策の効果を検証した。 A Japanese government panel on Wednesday reviewed countermeasures for inflation that were included in the government's fiscal 2024 supplementary budget and fiscal 2025 budget.

In a recent episode, Greg and Nick talked about their favorite travel gear. In this episode, we're featuring all the cool travel gear we learned about from all of you in your responses to that episode!Favorite travel gear from the Giant MailbagListen to the episode "Our favorite travel gear | Ep323 | 9-12-25" here(01:28) - "For packable backpacks, Matador makes ultralight, water-resistant, packable packs. They're pricey, but the build quality is excellent. They can usually be found on sale during Black Friday."(02:44) - Cincha Travel belt - this can securely attach any backpack to your suitcase. Also a tide stain remover pen.(04:11) - Cheap plastic flip flops. Hotel carpets are dark for a reason. They are a breeding ground for all kinds of yuck. Also a small washcloth. ...this is actually a Japanese small towel that is smaller than a traditional American washcloth (closer to a handkerchief).(05:03) - Replenish your toiletry bag when you get home from a trip NOT before the next trip. That way it is always ready to go. And if I have to remove something from the kit, I leave myself a note to remind myself when packing.(06:33) - A camping set of plastic bowl + cup + utensils (bought at an outdoor store)..... several tea bags of caffeinated & decaf tea each.(08:02) - $3 drugstore rain ponchos. They last for a while and can even keep you warm.(08:56) - Osprey travel backpack. Lifetime warranty and YKK zippers. Super comfortable to wear.(09:37) - "For any men looking for great ways to use their Lululemon credits, Lululemon actually has fantastic lightweight travel clothing – ... all my athletic shorts, regular shorts, joggers, pants that I travel with are Lululemon. They're pretty good quality, very easy to pack, and are lightweight, and they look good as well. (The ABC line is my personal favorite but you might find something else fits you personally better)"(10:21) - A cheap lock in my backpack for when I'm at the gym or water park and need to use the lockers. A bottle opener and SIM card tool on the same keychain for the lock key.(10:54) - The biggest side benefit of UK wall chargers: "On a recent trip to Mexico, my friends and I booked a slightly sketchy Airbnb. Since the patio door didn't have a bar, we scattered the UK chargers we had left over from our Cyprus trip as ersatz caltrops and slept soundly, knowing any intruders would face crippling injury if they dared to break in."(11:48) - "I put AirTags or FindMy compatible luggage tags on all my bags. I also have a FindMy enabled passport wallet and glasses case from Satechi — hopefully I won't ever end up in a situation like Greg when he got his backpack stolen in Chile, but even just being able to track things that are easily misplaced can be a total game changer."(12:14) - "One thing I realized nobody mentioned is a travel router. I have been carrying [a tiny router] for several years, and it has been a real lifesaver on occasion. When I get somewhere that has spotty WiFi reception, I try to find a spot where I can get at least a little reception, plug in the router there, and then I have reception in the whole room. (One time, I had it perched on top of an ice machine down the hall when WiFi was out on the whole floor.) It is also handy for sharing one login among everybody."(13:09) - "For luggage, I love the soft-sided Platinum Elite spinner line from Travelpro. .... The Platinum Elite line has lots of nice built-in organizers like compression straps, multiple zippers and velcro pockets, and a zip-in plastic bag for liquids... There's an internal...

In this episode of Run the Riot, we reconnect with Peter Defty, a pioneering force behind the fat-adapted movement in endurance sports. Peter is the man behind Vespa and OFM (Optimized Fat Metabolism), and today, he shares powerful insights into how ultrarunners can unlock performance, recover faster, and sustain longevity by training their bodies to burn fat as a primary fuel source. We dive into: Peter's first 100-miler at the hottest Western States ever recorded

Tokyo Game Show happened this last week, and while once a non-factor in Japan, Microsoft is making efforts to show their progress in Japanese developed and targeted game releases. We go over the announcements in Microsoft's latest event, and get excited of course about a new Forza Horizon title! However, with the political situation in the US continuing to lead to high prices, will Microsoft have any chance of success? We talk about all this and much more in another week of the longest running gaming podcast, Orange Lounge Radio!   Also in the News:   * Sony State of Play Announcements from This Week * Niantic x Kojima Collaboration, and what the Press is Getting Wrong * EA Likely to Go Private (confirmed after broadcast) * Bowser Leaving Nintendo, the Real One   All this and more on the show where EVERY gamer has a voice-- Orange Lounge Radio! LIVE on the VOG Network, Sunday nights at 6 Pacific, 9 Eastern www.vognetwork.com Mailbag: participate (at) orangeloungeradio dot com

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Welcome back to Wrestling Tonight, your weekly look at the stories shaping wrestling across WWE, AEW, TNA, NJPW, and beyond. Episode 144 arrives at a moment when legacies and momentum converge. WWE has confirmed John Cena against AJ Styles one final time at Crown Jewel in Perth, a meeting that feels less like a simple booking and more like the closing act of an era. Cena's farewell tour has been both celebratory and bittersweet, while Styles has spoken candidly about the end drawing near. This encounter is not about championships but about legacy, and about two icons crossing paths before the curtain falls. In Japan, IYO SKY returns home to face Mayu Iwatani at Marigold's Dream Destiny on October 26. The match is more than a dream pairing. It is a homecoming steeped in personal history and shared rivalries, a moment charged with emotion that underscores just how deeply both women have shaped modern wrestling. TNA continues to walk the line between revival and uncertainty. The Beautiful People's induction into the Hall of Fame at Bound for Glory honors the company's past influence, yet the ongoing Masha Slamovich investigation casts an undeniable shadow. The crossover with NXT has brought fresh attention, but it also raises questions of dependency, leaving many to wonder if TNA's momentum is truly its own or if it remains tied to WWE's spotlight. AEW has finally introduced Women's Tag Team Championships, a long requested step forward for the division. Eddie Kingston's return to the independent scene adds another chapter to his career, while Jazwares extending its partnership through 2026 offers stability for AEW's collectors and branding. Yet the company has also been at the center of renewed debate. Gail Kim's recent remarks about Riho's presentation during AEW's early days drew criticism, while Kenny Omega defended her, pointing to production struggles in AEW's infancy and the rich tradition of smaller joshi wrestlers headlining major events in Japan. The exchange has reignited a wider conversation about how Japanese women's wrestling is understood and respected in the United States. The aftermath of TNA Victory Road and NXT No Mercy continues to ripple. Ricky Saints stunned the wrestling world by ending Oba Femi's dominant reign, Tiffany Stratton weathered controversy to secure a match with Stephanie Vaquer at Crown Jewel, and Je'Von Evans once again stood out as a rising star even as his story became entangled with Josh Briggs. Championships have changed hands, rivalries have reignited, and the path to Bound for Glory is marked by both opportunity and instability. Episode 144 is about moments that appear to be turning points but could just as easily prove to be fault lines. Cena and Styles are closing a rivalry that defined an era, SKY and Iwatani are giving Marigold a showcase that will resonate for years, TNA is testing whether it can sustain true independence, and AEW continues to grow while navigating questions of stability in both its booking and its presentation of women's wrestling. This week reminds us that momentum can be borrowed, but legacy must be earned, and that the matches which endure are remembered not only for the victories but for what they represent when the lights fade. If you enjoy what we do at the Tavern, consider supporting us directly at patreon.com/theturnbuckletavern. Every contribution helps us keep the lights on, strengthen the community, and bring you more of the wrestling coverage you value.

This week Seth Paridon and Jon Parshall welcome back their mutual good friend, Rich Frank to talk about the after-effects of the Pearl Harbor attack here in the United States.The guys get into the fountains of rumors that sprang up from coast to coast telling of Japanese aircraft carriers in the Panama Cana Zone to Japanese paratroopers landing on Oahu and everything in between, including the so-called Battle of Los Angeles. All of these issues, and more, lead to the incarceration of Japanese Americans with FDR's Executive Order 9066--a black mark on American history. Tune in for this different, but still fun, epsiode as we look at the American homefront for the first time. #wwiihistory #ww2 #usnavy #usa #usarmy #medalofhonor #enterprise #aircraft #aircraftcarrier #cv6 #midway #wwii #wwiihistory #ww2 #worldwar2 #usnavy #usnavyseals #usmc #usmarines #saipan #usa #usarmy #aircraft #aircraftcarrier #battleship #battleships #ussenterprise #aircraftcarriers #museum #essex #halsey #taskforce38 #wwii #wwiihistory #ww2 #usnavy #usa #usarmy #medalofhonor #enterprise #aircraft #aircraftcarrier #cv6 #midway #wwii #wwiihistory #ww2 #worldwar2 #usnavy #usnavyseals #usmc #usmarines #saipan #usa #usarmy #aircraft #aircraftcarrier #battleship #battleships #ussenterprise #aircraftcarriers #museum #hollywood #movie #movies #books #mastersoftheair #8thairforce #mightyeighth #100thbombgroup #bloodyhundredth #b17 #boeing #airforce wwii #wwiihistory #ww2 #usnavy #usa #usarmy #medalofhonor #enterprise #aircraft #aircraftcarrier #cv6 #midway #wwii #wwiihistory #ww2 #worldwar2 #usnavy #usnavyseals #usmc #usmarines #saipan #usa #usarmy #aircraft #aircraftcarrier #battleship #battleships #ussenterprise #aircraftcarriers #museum #hollywood #movie #movies #books #oldbreed #1stMarineDivision #thepacific #Peleliu #army #marines #marinecorps #worldwar2 #worldwar #worldwarii #leytegulf #battleofleytegulf #rodserling #twilightzone #liberation #blacksheep #power #prisoner #prisonerofwar #typhoon #hurricane #weather #iwojima#bullhalsey #ace #p47 #p38 #fighter #fighterpilot #b29 #strategicstudying #tokyo #boeing #incendiary #usa #franklin #okinawa #yamato #kamikaze #Q&A #questions #questionsandanswers #history #jaws #atomicbomb #nuclear #nationalarchives #nara #johnford #hollywood #fdr #president #roosevelt #doolittle #doolittleraid #pearlharborattack

In this episode of The Distribution, host Brandon Sedloff sits down with Saul Goldstein for an in-depth look at his unconventional path from studying Japanese to building a European opportunistic fund manager, ActivumSG. Saul shares the lessons learned from navigating distressed markets in Japan and Germany, the entrepreneurial leap of founding ActivumSG, and how his firm approaches operational intensity and platform investing across Europe. Their conversation explores the interplay between macroeconomic cycles, local market dynamics, and the importance of culture and curiosity in building enduring teams. They discuss: Saul's early career and how non-performing loans led him into real estate The founding story of Activum and the challenges of raising the first fund in 2008 How operational alpha and platform building shape Activum's investment approach The property clock framework and current positioning of European markets The importance of culture, passion, and curiosity in sustaining long-term success Links: ActivumSG - https://www.activumsg.com/ Saul on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/saulgoldstein/ Brandon on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bsedloff/ Juniper Square - https://www.junipersquare.com/ Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:44) - Saul's career and background (00:13:04) - Founding ActivumSG (00:22:20) - Operational alpha and market strategies (00:29:30) - Decentralized structure and local market focus (00:30:12) - Core values and company culture (00:33:17) - Investor relations and transparency (00:36:43) - European real estate market overview (00:42:50) - Cultural perspectives in business (00:45:16) - Property clock and market cycles (00:49:34) - Capital flows and investment strategies (00:52:48) - Passion and career development (00:56:29) - Conclusion and final thoughts

Alex Jhun Kim is a Boston-based food content creator who specializes in showcasing mom and pop restaurants through behind-the-scenes videos featuring owners, chefs, and staff. Originally from Southern California, Alex has spent 15 years working across the hospitality industry – from food trucks to white tablecloth fine dining.He's a Le Cordon Bleu culinary school graduate who chose front-of-house work over becoming a chef because he values variety and human connection over repetition. Alex is also a competitive Super Smash Bros Ultimate player who competes nationally and internationally. His food content is inspired by shows like the original Iron Chef and the Japanese cooking show "Dochi," which featured extensive location shooting and storytelling about ingredients and the people behind the food.Alex's one-day Boston food tour:Breakfast: Clear Flour Bread (Brookline) – European-style bakery with excellent pastries and bread. Get a fresh baguette with everything-spiced cream cheese and scallions.Lunch: Pho Viets (Brookline) – Vietnamese restaurant formerly in Super 88 food court. Try the com tam (broken rice plate) with grilled pork chop, but upgrade to their special tomato fried rice.Afternoon Snack: Heytea (Allston) – Tea dessert drink shop. Order the signature mango, coconut, and grapefruit parfait with coconut jelly, mango curd, and saga.Dinner: Mirchi Nation (Brookline) – South Indian restaurant specializing in rice dishes. Must-try: the biryani with slow-cooked basmati rice, saffron, braised chicken leg, and yogurt sauce, plus the Apollo fish (fried fish tossed in yogurt, lemon, and warming spices).Connect with Alex:Instagram: @alexjhunkimDiscounts Get 10% off delicious local farm-fresh food delivered to your door with my link for FarmMatch: https://farmmatch.com/jane Get 15% off high-quality Italian olive oil with code FARMTOFUTURE: https://shop.vignolifood.com/FARMTOFUTURE Get 40% the CircleDNA's Premium DNA test with code JANEZHANG: https://circledna.com/premium Connect with Jane Z. Instagram: @farm.to.future Email: jane@farmtofuture.co Website: farmtofuture.co

Emmet Kennedy is joined by Sky Sports Racing's French expert Laurent Barbarin for your early guide to the world's most prestigious middle-distance race: the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (Group 1). Laurent breaks down the importance of the draw, explaining which stalls can be race-winning and which ones can ruin your chances. He profiles the leading French-based contenders - Aventure, Sosie, Cualificar, Daryz, Gezora, Quisisana– plus the Japanese raiders led by Croix Du Nord. Before the draw and going are confirmed, Laurent gives us his shortlist of five horses to follow, plus: A banker juvenile for Sunday's card. A must-follow runner in Saturday's Prix Dollar (G2). This is your essential early cheat sheet to the 2025 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, blending French racing insight, betting angles, and international context. ⚡ Why Listen? Insider analysis from Sky Sports' French racing expert. Draw bias and ground condition strategies explained. A shortlist of Arc contenders before markets react. Banker bets for the weekend beyond the Arc.