Podcasts about geiko

Grab your bachi and join the Krewe as they sit down with Takumi Kato (加藤 拓三), world champion taiko drummer, to explore the sounds of taiko, his personal experiences and approaches to taiko, & his current adventure across the United States performing 1,000 times in all 50 states.------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, YouTube, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode (timestamps [hh:mm:ss] where you can find the code)!Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan!  (00:26:27)------ Past KOJ Episodes on Music ------The Japanese Pop Music Scene ft. Patrick St. Michel (S5E10)Shamisen: Musical Sounds of Traditional Japan ft. Norm Nakamura of Tokyo Lens (S4E1)City Pop & Yu ft. Yu Hayami (S3E14)Exploring Enka ft. Jerome White Jr aka ジェロ / Jero (S3E1)------ Links about Takumi Kato & Peaceful Forest ------Takumi Kato's Homepage (ENG)Donate to Support Takumi's Taiko InitiativeNHK World Program about Takumi Kato & "Peaceful Forest"Performance Here in New OrleansTakumi Kato on IGPeaceful Forest on IGTakumi on FacebookTakumi Kato on YouTube------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event Calendar

The Krewe is joined by journalist & author of Tokyo Vice, Jake Adelstein, to dive into the yakuza. How did these organizations gain prominence in Japanese society, and how have the police & government responded over time to their presence? What behind-the-scenes decisions went into the TV adaptation of Jake's thrilling memoir? Find out all this and more in today's episode!------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, YouTube, Spotify, Amazon, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------Donate today to Japan Society of New Orleans!Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode (timestamps [hh:mm:ss] where you can find the code)!Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan!  (00:47:50)------ Links about Jake Adelstein ------Jake on X/TwitterJapanKenkyu on X/TwitterJake on InstagramJake on FacebookJake's Website: Japan SubcultureTokyo Vice on AmazonThe Last Yakuza on AmazonPre-Order Tokyo Noir on AmazonThe Evaporated: Gone with the Gods (Jake's Podcast)------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event Calendar

Prepare for lift off as the Krewe sits down with returning guest Dr. Kate Kitagawa of JAXA to look deep into the past, present, and future of Japan's space program! From pencil rockets & SLIM landers to international collaborative efforts, discover Japan's role in exploring the far reaches of outer space.------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, YouTube, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode (timestamps [hh:mm:ss] where you can find the code)!Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan!  (00:58:25)------ Past Episodes with Dr. Kate Kitagawa ------The Age of Lady Samurai (S01E12)------ Links about JAXA & Dr. Kate Kitagawa ------JAXA (English) on TwitterJAXA (Japanese) on TwitterJAXA on InstagramJAXA (English) on FacebookJAXA (Japanese) on FacebookJAXA Website (Japanese)JAXA Website (English)ISAS (English) on TwitterISAS (Japanese) on TwitterISAS on InstagramJAXA on YouTubeJAXA Space Education Center Website (English)MMX GameLunarcraft GameSLIM The Pinpoint Moon Landing GameKate's Book "The Secret Lives of Numbers"Kate's Website------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event Calendar

The Krewe is joined by Patrick St. Michel, Japan-based writer for the Japan Times and author of Make Believe Melodies blog. Patrick shares his passion and expertise on all things J-Pop, what's popular now, where to find it, and so much more!  Are you a life-long fan of Japanese pop music? Or maybe you are looking for ways to discover more about J-Pop after hearing Yoasobi's latest hit? This episode is for you!------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, YouTube, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode (timestamps [hh:mm:ss] where you can find the code)!Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan!  (00:53:00)------ Links about Patrick St. Michel ------Patrick on Twitter/XPatrick on InstagramMake Believe Melodies SubstackPatrick's Work for Japan Times------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event Calendar

Kyoto-based geisha culture guru Peter Macintosh joins the Krewe to take a look at geisha culture, reality vs. perception, how societal changes impact the geisha scene today & much more. If you are a fan of traditional Japanese culture, this episode is for you!  ------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, YouTube, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode (timestamps [hh:mm:ss] where you can find the code)!Liquid IV Offer Link  to save 20% Off your Entire Order! (00:03:28)Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan!  (00:53:00)------ Links about Peter Macintosh ------Peter's WebsitePeter on IGReal Geisha, Real Women on IGReal Geisha, Real Women Documentary on YouTubeReal Geisha, Real Women WebsitePeter's YouTube Channel------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event Calendar2024 Matsue-New Orleans Sister City Exchange Program Application

SEASON 5 is (almost) HERE!! This is your one week warning... as the KREWE is BACK on Friday, March 8th, 12 noon CST.  Here's a sneak peek & preview of gusts & episodes to come:- The History & Evolution of Godzilla ft. Dr. William Tsutsui- Witness Fukushima's Recovery through Educational Tourism ft. William McMichael- Japanese Self-Study Strategies ft. Walden Perry- Visit Miyagi Prefecture ft. Ryotaro Sakurai & William Woods- Japanese Homes, Architecture & Aesthetic ft. Azby Brown- A Glimpse into the World of Geisha ft. Peter Macintosh- Japanese Music Scene ft. Patrick St. Michel- Pioneering Louisiana's Only High School Japanese Program ft. Dr. Tara Sanchez- Scoping Out Shojo Anime & Manga ft. Taryn of Manga Lela- as well as some other returning guests like Matt Alt, Rob Dyer, & Kate KitagawaGet Hyped! Subscribe today on your favorite podcast app! See you on March 8th!------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode (timestamps [hh:mm:ss] where you can find the code)!Liquid IV Offer Link  to save 20% Off your Entire Order! (00:12:38)Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan!  (00:13:54)------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event Calendar2024 Matsue Exchange Program ApplicationJoin JSNO Today!

En el episodio de hoy te contamos como una pequeña fruta trajo problemas y destrucción a los bosques norteamericanos, además, te contamos como surgieron las icónicas Geishas y cual es su relación con la comida.

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As part of You Belong In The Room 2023, we have Maria Grullon—Creative Director + Brand Strategist at Maiden Gone Rogue—joining us today and sharing a micro lesson all about Tapping Into Your Main Character Vibes. Throughout the lesson you can expect to hear about: Discovering your vibe and signature persona Defining your mission Amplifying personality traits Flo from Progressive vs. Gecco from Geiko (?) Enjoyed the show? Don't forget to rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts! CONNECT WITH MARIA Maria's (she/her) journey into entrepreneurship began as a way to fuel her inner creative—but it has since become a true passion to help CEOs create rogue brands that defy and redefine "industry standards." She created MGR to be more than just a “consulting studio"... but a way to show ambitious founders what they are truly capable of. She works with entrepreneurs who have a vision—that's simply missing the strategy and direction to bring it to life. Maria loves challenging them, pushing them past their comfort zone(s), and amplifying them in the online space. You know...helping them discover their main character vibe(s)…whatever that might be. Instagram: instagram.com/maidengonerogue Website: ⁠⁠⁠maidengonerogue.com YOU BELONG IN THE ROOM I've brought together 7 incredible folks from different industries and backgrounds to share with you what it takes to feel truly confident in taking up space. Together, we're on a mission to empower Latinas, Women of Color, Queer, Neurodivergent, and Folks of all walks of life to step into their power through their diversity and start making their mission of impact more visible. This is a 3-day event where you will find a series of interviews, juicy lessons, daily prizes, as well as weekly network + cowork events for the month of April. ⁠Register for the free event⁠ happening April 17-19, 2023! WORK WITH STEPH ⁠Private Coaching Application⁠ CONNECT WITH STEPH Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/stephwharton_⁠ Website: ⁠stephwharton.com⁠ Newsletter: ⁠Subscribe

In this episode of the podcast, we discuss the ancient Japanese practice of Hatsu Geiko. With the start of the New Year comes fresh beginnings. This tradition of focusing on the first performance of the year to set the tone of the year has been used by high-level practitioners in all disciplines, from the Samurai, to martial arts masters, calligraphers, and tea makers. We discuss the benefits of this ancient discipline and how you can use it to gain clarity, focus, and direction for the year ahead. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or just getting started, Hatsu Geiko can help guide you towards success and personal growth. Tune in to learn more! P.S. I'd really appreciate it if you could subscribe, rate & share this podcast with a friend. It goes a long way in promoting it and helping me to get better guests on it for you in the future! Thank you, Robbie  ************ Get Your Free Program Below***************** Get your free Return to Running Protocol here!

Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth interview with Jim Meskimen, Actor, Comedian and Impressionist About Harvey's guest: Today's guest, Jim Meskimen, is a popular, hardworking and muti-talented actor, comedian, impressionist, voice artist and educator who's been entertaining us for four decades.    You've seen him in many critically acclaimed movies, including “Apollo 13”, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”, “Frost/Nixon”, “EdTV”, “Magnolia”, “There Will Be Blood” and many others.   He's appeared in dozens of TV shows including “Whose Line is it Anyway”, “Friends”, “Two and a Half Men”, “Criminal Minds”, “Hot in Cleveland”, “Parks and Recreation”, “The Big Bang Theory”, “This is Us”, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”, and so many more.   Most recently, his career is on fire.  He's co-starring with Sean Penn and Julia Roberts in the miniseries entitled “Gaslit”, now airing on the Starz network.    He'll be seen in the upcoming season of “Hunters”, starring Al Pacino and Carol Kane, on Amazon Prime.   And he'll have a recurring role in a brand new series from the creator of “Schitts Creek”, called “The Big Door Prize”, which will be airing on Apple TV.  And if THAT weren't enough, his voice is featured on hundreds of best selling video games.  And if you watch TV, you'll recognize him playing Colonel Sanders on those popular KFC commercials.   And he plays President George Washington crossing the Delaware Turnpike in that funny GEIKO commercial.   On top of all of that, he's got a brand new online acting course that I'll be asking him about.  There is simply nothing this man can't do.For more interviews and podcasts go to: https://www.harveybrownstoneinterviews.com/ https://jimmeskimen.com/https://web.facebook.com/jim.meskimenhttps://twitter.com/jimrossmeskimenhttps://www.youtube.com/user/jimmeskimenhttps://jimworkingactor.com #JimMeskimen  #harveybrownstoneinterviews

Chris Reinacher and Steelo Brim are joined by actor Torian Miller (Fire Island) to discuss the news of the week. This week they cover Lizzo's spazz lyrics, Geiko paying $5.2 Million to a woman who contracted an STD, growing up in church, being gay in church, gay relationships vs straight relationships, Google's sentiant AI, Saucy Santana going after Beyonce and more. Alahna Jade reads the facts. 

You know his face and many of his voices. Jim Meskimen is an actor, impressionist, voice-artist and improv comedian best known for his work on Whose Line Is It Anyway and Impress Me. Jim currently plays Colonel Sanders in the KFC commercials and George Washington crossing the Delaware Turnpike for Geiko. Jim is Hollywood born and raised by his dear Mom, Marion Ross from Happy Days! He joins us along with comedian Cathy Ladman who is addressing her relationship with food in her one woman production, Does This Show Make Me Look Fat.Plus Fritz and Weezy are recommending Gaslit on Starz, Sheryl on Showtime and Ridley Road on PBS.Path Points of Interest:Jim MeskimenJim on YoutubeJim on IMDBJim Meskimen ArtWashington Crossing The Delaware Turnpike for GeikoThe Boys by Ron and Clint HowardMarion Ross: Happy Days and Otherwise by Marion RossTied Up In Knotts by Karen KnottsCathy Ladman - Does This Show Make Me Look Fat - TicketsRidley Road - PBS MasterpieceRidley Road by Jo Bloom Sheryl - ShowtimeGaslitGaslit TrailerSlow Burn - Watergate History of Redlining Film from NPR

Today on Too Opinionated we talk with Jim Meskimen! Jim Meskimen is an actor, impressionist, voice-artist and improvisational comedian best known for his work on WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY and IMPRESS ME. Currently playing Colonel Sanders in the popular KFC commercials, as well as President George Washington crossing the Delaware Turnpike for Geiko, which led his mother, Marion Ross (Mrs C/Happy Days) to claim that she is now the mother of the father of our country. Now, with his own star on the rise, Jim has appeared in films such as FROST/NIXON, APOLLO 13 and THE PAPER, recently adding series such as Amazon's HUNTERS, Starz Gaslit and Apple TV's The Big Door Prize. Jim Meskimen, whose work is already well-known to TV and film audiences. He appeared on the British series Whose Line Is It Anyway? (1988) several times, and was a recurring character on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) for two seasons. He has worked with director Ron Howard on five of his films, including The Paper (1994), Apollo 13 (1995), Edtv (1999), How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) and Frost/Nixon (2008). He has also worked in two films by director Paul Thomas Anderson. A professional artist, Jim exhibits and sells his realist oil paintings. As a designer/cartoonist, he created dozens of characters, weapons and vehicles for the original "Thundercats" animated series. Jim continues to dazzle audiences with his improvisational skills and appears regularly on L.A. stages. Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod

Jim Meskimen is an actor, impressionist, voice artist and improvisational comedian best known for his work on WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY and IMPRESS ME. Currently playing Colonel Sanders in the popular KFC commercials, as well as President George Washington crossing the Delaware Turnpike for Geiko), which led his mother, Marion Ross (Mrs C/Happy Days) to claim that she is now the mother of the father of our country.Now, with his own star on the rise, Jim has appeared in films such as FROST/NIXON, APOLLO 13 and THE PAPER, recently adding series such as Amazon's HUNTERS (With Al Pacino, Carol Kane & Saul Rubinek), the Starz networks GASLIT (opposite Sean Penn and Julia Roberts), and Apple TV's THE BIG DOOR PRIZE, by the creators of Schitt's Creek.Jim Meskimen, whose work is already well-known to TV and film audiences. He appeared on the British series Whose Line Is It Anyway? (1988) several times, and was a recurring character on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) for two seasons. He has worked with director Ron Howard on five of his films, including The Paper (1994), Apollo 13 (1995), Edtv (1999), How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) and Frost/Nixon (2008). He has also worked in two films by director Paul Thomas Anderson. A professional artist, Jim exhibits and sells his realist oil paintings. As a designer/cartoonist, he created dozens of characters, weapons and vehicles for the original "Thundercats" animated series. Jim continues to dazzle audiences with his improvisational skills and appears regularly on L.A. stages.Last year, Jim helped create laughter during the lockdown, when he joined a stellar cast including Barry Bostwick, Renee Taylor, John Schneider, Lynda Purl, Don Most, Susan Ruttan, Fred Melamed, Jane Kaczmarek, Robert Wuhl and Audrey Landers, to name a few in the virtual hit series VIRAL VIGNETTES, now featured in festivals across the country. Jim is now headed to Atlanta to start work on a new series from the creator of Schitt's Creek, in a recurring role on THE BIG DOOR PRIZE. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today on the Rarified Heir Podcast, we are talking to Jim Meskimen, an actor, impressionist, comedian and oh so much more, who happens to the son of Mrs. C. That's right, he's the son of Happy Days' Marion Cunningham aka Marion Ross. Hailing from Albert Lee, Minneapolis, Marion Ross was drawn to acting at an early age. She even changed her name before high school because she thought it would read better on a theater marquee. In fact, her first love was indeed theater – which she did before, during and after her most famous role as America's mom. But it was television that made her a household name. In a career that spans more than 60 years, Marion Ross is still occasionally does voice overs at ninety -f'ing three years old. Her words, not ours. It was great to learn  from Jim about how a head of household, who happened to be a divorced mother of two was able to make it after quite a few years of struggle in show business. It was purely by chance that she took a bit part in Airport, the 1970 disaster movie, that led to a chance meeting with the head of casting for Happy Days. And although Tom Bosley wasn't particularly nice as Mr. Cunningham (which you can read all about in her autobiography My Days: Happy and Otherwise), a decade-long run on a hit television series was an ideal way to make a living doing what she loved. It's a pleasure to talk to Jim about his mother as well as discussing his own career that launched a successful YouTube channel, iconic commercials playing Colonel Sanders for KFC and Geiko as well as starring in an upcoming Starz production called Gaslight with Julia Roberts and Sean Penn. We talk about his stints on America's Got Talent as well as stories about Rich Little, Phylis Diller and Clark Gable. It's all next on the Rarified Heir Podcast.

In this episode, we examine both Sho-Chu Geiko and Kon Geiko which are hot weather and cold weather training methods seen in the TV Series Cobra Kai.  First, we look at how to do work and be productive in these two extremes, then we talk about martial art training benefits by doing your patterns (or katas) in both temperatures.   Lastly, we learn about the discipline needed to operate, work, train, and get out of your comfort zone by training in the elements.   There is no Geiko that takes place in a spa!   

Glenn van Zutphen and award-winning author Neil Humphreys are joined by Russel Wong, Celebrity Photographer, to discuss the exploration of Japanese art and culture through the black-and-white prints from the original display, enhanced with more photographs that broaden perspectives on the traditions of the Geiko community and Kyoto landscapes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Café Geiko is an interview program developed by Santiago and Kendo Uniandes as a space to meet and connect with the international kendo community. The project started at the beginning of the pandemic with a single test season of 6 episodes, and through hard work of the organizers and the generosity of the guests, is now in the midst of its 6th season. In this stimulating conversation, we talk about the similarities and differences in how we approach our interview shows, and share some of the behind the scenes work that goes into make these possible. ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ This Podcast is a volunteer effort sustained through community support. You can keep it going by:

On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Dr. Jan Bardsley talks about the fascinating world of Japan's maiko and geisha. About  Dr. Jan Bardsley Dr. Jan Bardsley is Professor Emerita of Asian Studies at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. She is the author of Women and Democracy in Cold War Japan and the award-winning The Bluestockings of Japan: New Woman Essays and Fiction from Seito, 1911–1916. Her latest book is Maiko Masquerade: Creating Geisha Girlhood in Japan. Topics Discussed What a maiko is The difference between a maiko and a geiko/geisha The life of a maiko What maiko and geiko/geisha do The striking appearance of a maiko Transitioning from a maiko to a geiko The responsibilities of a geiko The elaborate hairstyle of the maiko The motivations of some girls who chose to become maiko The famed dance productions performed by Kyoto's geiko and maiko The Miyako Odori Marriage as it pertains to geiko How the maiko and geisha's connection to sexual labor has changed with the passing of time The maiko as a mascot of Japan and Kyoto The danna (patron) The financial burden of supporting geiko The Kyoto Traditional Music Foundation Eirakuya's tenugui (hand towel) that depict maiko playing sports The Kyoto International Manga Museum's maiko illustration exhibit Whether foreigners can become maiko Learning to become "Japanese" And much more! Support on Patreon If you enjoy Japan Station and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on Patreon.com. For a minimum pledge of $1 a month you'll get early access to all JapanKyo podcasts, bonus content, and more. And for $3 a month, you'll get access to Japanese Plus Alpha, a podcast produced by me (Tony Vega) that focuses on the Japanese language and all of its fascinating quirks. Also, all pledges get a shout-out on the show and my undying gratitude. Thank you in advance! Support Japan Station on Patreon Links, Videos, Etc. To pick up a copy of Maiko Masquerade: Creating Geisha Girlhood in Japan, please consider using the Amazon affiliate link below. Maiko Masquerade: Creating Geisha Girlhood in Japan To check out the latest episode of Ichimon Japan, use the link below. What is Kansai-ben? (All About the Kansai Dialect) | Ichimon Japan 42 If you would like to support the show by picking up some merchandise, make sure to visit KimitoDesigns.com. KimitoDesigns.com Special Thanks Opening/Closing song: Oedo Controller (大江戸コントローラー) by Yunomi featuring Toriena (Used with permission from Yunomi) To listen to more of Yunomi's music, check out his Soundcloud page or YouTube channel. Japan Station cover art: Provided by Erik R. Featured image: Courtesy of Dr. Katarzyna Cwiertka Featured image: Courtesy of Jan Bardsley Follow Japankyo on Social Media Facebook (@JapankyoNews) Twitter (@JapankyoNews) Full Show Notes Get full show notes at www.japanstationpodcast.com

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In this episode, we examine the Japanese Martial Art Training Method known as Shochu-Geiko or hot weather training.  This includes both working out in the heat as well as training out in the heat.   This is a great way to enhance your martial art training by building some tolerance for the hot weather as well as increasing the stretch and flexibility of your muscles while sweating out your toxins and burning fat.  

In this episode, we examine the cold weather training practice of Kon Geiko which is a great way to train for self defense using your awareness skills when you are out of your comfort zone.  We also look at being more active in the cold weather (like doing winter sports or activities) going against the norm of hibernating and staying inside when the weather changes.  There are strategies to living in every climate to help you to adjust more and have a productive life.   "Walking in a Winter Wonderland!"  

Kyoto Geiko performance reimagined by Nick St. George. "OK Geiko is another step along my road towards more abstract composition, moving away from narrative and the use of spoken word.  "This is an exercise in pure sound (dare one even say "music"?!) and features a new piece of software (for me) which I learnt about via the Cities & Memory website. Cherry Audio's oddly-named 'Voltage Modular" (Modulator, surely?) has provided me with a whole host of synth sounds for the first time, and you will hear some of them in this piece.  "The starting point was the percussive sequence that came from the Geiko performance  - the field recording then reappears throughout with samples from the vocal elements of the show. A couple of Japanese instrumental 'flavours' and beds from our old friend Apple Loops were also added to the mix."

Geiko performance in Kyoto recorded by Giulia Biasibetti.   "As a Westerner, it is rare to see a performance by authentic Kyoto Geiko as only a few groups remain who still train and perform traditionally - so it was a real privilege to be able to watch their show.  "Geisha and Geiko are quite misunderstood in the Western world - they study for years to be able to entertain their clients with music, singing, dancing and poetry. It's an extraordinarily skilled performance. "In the recording you'll hear the Geiko enter the hall and walk around clacking traditional sticks together - a very eerie atmosphere to Western ears. They proceed to the stage and begin a full performance with singing, dancing and musical instruments."

Hi everyone and welcome to another wealthy and wise Wednesday. Well, as promised from our last episode, we are going to talk about indexes and what an index is and why you might want to pay attention every once in a while to what is going on in the index. So what is an index? The most famous one is called the Dial Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) you might have seen that a time or two or every time you turn on the news, you might have seen it and what that basically means just so you know. This is only 30 companies, this is 30 large, stagy, what I often referred to as blue chip companies. [00:00:49] and they have what is called a weighted index, okay. So, there is a difference between a weighted and an un weighted index. Most by the way are what are called weighted. So here is how it would work, let just take the dial Jones because there is only 30 stocks in there. Basically you take the total market capitalization of each stock, so market capitalization is basically the number of shares that are outstanding and the current price. So if a company has a thousand shares out there and the current share price is 10, we know that the market cap for that company is 10,000 dollars. All the shares added up and so today's market price will tell us the market capitalization for that company. [00:01:45] so often referred to as the market cap, what we want to know of the market cap is really what the company's total value is. So what the Dial Jones industrial average does is it adds up the market cap or the value of all 30 companies and then divide it by 30 and that essentially gives us a weighted average of each of the different companies. So if we have them all added up and the equal I don't know a 100 to make it easy, they divide it by 30 and that is what gives us kind of that weighted average between each one of the stock companies. [00:02:29] Now the S and P 500 is also a weighted index which means that, well let's just talk about some of the companies in there. The largest company in there, actually the largest company in the world and one we talked about a few weeks ago is Apple. It had over a trillion dollars in market cap or value, it is the number one stock in S&P 500, number one stock as far as market cap all over the world. Then we got Microsoft in there, we got Amazon in there, we got Facebook in there. Here it is really interesting, all four of the top five companies are tech companies and relatively young by you know standard of like Johnson and Johnson [00:03:20] IBM things like that. [00:03:24] so these companies just came on and came on strong, you can tell how important tech is to the world. Anyway, so Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Facebook the top four companies in the S&P 500. Then we have Bookshire hathway. Now what is Bookshire Hathway? Maybe you have heard it, maybe you don't know really know what that is, that is Warren Buffet company, this is where he made all his purchases. So Bookshire Hathway owns companies like Gaiko, Seize-candy, Coca-Cola and so when Warren Buffet decides on what company he wants to buy, they buy it out of Bookshire Hathway. So Bookshire Hathway technically owns the stock or those companies outright. And then Bookshire Hathway is back sold just like any other stock, you and I can go in and buy Bookshire Hathway stock and essentially own Geiko and Seize candy and Coca cola and so on. [00:04:27] Interesting and I think we have said this many times, Bookshire Hathway sitting on over a 100 billion dollars in cash waiting for some kind of opportunity or at least some better price on what is going in the market today. Well, we have got JP Morgan Chase, that is number six on the six, then alphabet, do you know what Alphabet is? I don't know if you know this or not but Alphabet is actually Google but its corporate name is Alphabet. Then we got Johnson and Johnson, Exon mobile, rounding up the top ten. Then we have some banks, Bank of America, Wells Fargo moving up right behind. [00:05:15] So those are kind of the largest market capitalization companies likely in the world. So what a weighted index is it takes all those 500 different companies, add them up together in market capital and divide it by 500 and that gives us a weighted number, that gives us a value. So here is the problem with the weighted index, it is that the biggest company have more of an effect if you will on the S&P or on the Dial because they are both weighted. So if Apple really have a great year because it so much larger than any of the companies in the index, it can pull them along and make it look like the whole market doing well when potentially maybe it is just the top few companies that are doing well and conversely if Apple stocks have a bad week, month, year, that can have a drag on the whole index not proportion to what is going on with the other companies. [00:06:34] In those 500 companies, we can still have companies doing very well but because the big boys aren't doing so well, it is dragging the entire index down. And this of course has been a problem with weighted indexes since the beginning of time because one or two companies can pull or decline those values pretty quickly. So what is un-weighted index? There are actually awesome out there, they are not followed all that well but there is actually an S&P 500 equal weight index as well and essentially what they do is they just take, it doesn't matter what the market capitalization is, they just take 0.2% of every company. So it doesn't matter how big you are 0.2% of your shares are going to be represented in this index and that gets weighted to 100% and at that 100% level that is how we can see whether or not the market has a whole. [00:07:41] It is going to be a much more effective way to see how more or fewer stocks are doing well versus just the one or two or five or ten that can pull a market along pretty easily. So it is probably a good idea to get an idea of what the equal weight index is versus what a weighted index is and quite honestly right now with the market in this past few year, just pretty much going forward, they are going to look quite the same and where that might change is like I say if some of these big boys start to take a little breather, take a little decline but even some of the smaller companies still doing well and moving well. Then an equal weighted index is probably not going to look quite as bad as the weighted index. [00:08:38] Okay, wow, that is probably more information than you wanted to know on indexes but I think it is kind of critical to know what is going on so you can access when a market, is it dropping because just a few of the big boys are having some troubles or is it dropping because the whole economy and everything really having an event so to speak. So keep your eyes on the weighted and an equal weighted index, just for comparison especially next time we have some kind of a correction or a drop. [00:09:13] Now why is the index important? One is it is a very popular place to invest money, people who just don't necessary know what to do with their money typically can but into an index. The other that has made them very popular is that they are so cheap, the fees are very little especially in an ETF which is an Exchanged Traded Funds, you can get in those for pennies, you do not need a broker, you do not a financial advisors and in fact, there is a good chance your financial advisor isn't going to be the index anyway and so having somebody diversify and do all those things for you and pretty much fall short of the index. Well, that is why Buffet and many recommended that if you don't know what you are doing just get involved in the index. [00:10:03] So the index is very popular for a lot investor, especially those that don't want to understand or learn or really do much, they just kind of want to put their money away and hope for the best. An index can be a good resource or a good alternative for that. The other thing is, that is how we weight whether or not market is doing well, that is how we kind of get a sense of should I be panicking, should I be greedy, right? We should always be looking at this market as opportunity and when others are very greedy and keeps buying and pushing this market up, that is when we probably want to be a little fearful. Sometimes we are fearful on a wrong in for many years, I mean 3,4 years or 5 years, we could be sitting on the sidelines because this thing just gets pushed up more and more and more. [00:11:03] then the opposite happens, when the market is getting pushed down and people are fearful and they are selling out, this is where we want to start picking off the cherries and make sure we are buying good companies at a very good price and taking advantage of those events of those opportunities. Just literally the opposite of what probably 99% of your co-workers and people you know and your neighbors do. They are continually buying and putting into this market even though it is picking out and PE ratios and things like that or out of this stratosphere, they are still euphoria. And I am not saying that is not going to last for a while, it could but this market, there is a lot of power behind it, lot of good things going on, so I can't really say that it is on its way down because I don't know when that is going to happen, I just know that if Buffet send there with a 100 billion dollars, he probably feels that there is a very angst to trying to get involved in this market when it could potentially be overvalued. [00:12:19] and it is certainly over valued I mean I look all the time trying to find something of value and it is really hard and so you sit on the sidelines which makes our banking system even the more popular and works well because at least we are doing something with our dough while it is populating and growing until our opportunities come along. And this doesn't matter if it is in stock or if it is in oil, if it is in gold, if it is real estate, whatever it is, we just always wanted to be ready for an opportunity and the only way to do that is to have some capital. What is happening though is everybody is going to ride and their capital is going to look really good and they are going to have all this money and then they are going to ride the rollercoaster down and who knows. [00:13:09] we saw 401k's turning to 201K's we saw market drop 50% and then that is when we kind of want to get excited and maybe look some opportunities, so in the meantime, I hope this has been helpful, that is an index, that is the differences, watch for both of them. Maybe put on your radar a weighted index and an unweighted index, just so you kind of see how they run in comparison to one another but know that when the S&P or the [00:13:40] are moving forward, there is a good chance they are getting pulled by the top 2, 3, 5 companies that are just doing very well and when those things do break and they start to drop off the planet, there could still be some values in the one behind because they are not necessarily having the struggle that big boys are, that are pulling down the average. [00:14:04] Alright, little more technical maybe that you are used to but if you have any questions, always shoot them out to questions@wisemoneytools.com Love to hear your comment, your suggestions, even your snide remarks and if you have any incline that you want to talk about this kind of stuff, have a little strategy session, feel free to reach out, we will make sure that happens as well. So that is about it, talk to you next week, take care.

Kyoto is located in the central part of Honshu Island, Japan and was the imperial capital of the country for over a thousand years. It is also known as the City of Ten Thousand Shrines. It is an absolute must see on a visit to Japan. To get some expert advice on how best to spend your time and get the most out of your stay in the city I spoke with Niall Gibson expert guide, travel planner and managing director of kyotofun.com and myjapanadventure.com. from his home Kyoto. And please some advice on how to conduct yourself in this polite culture. I first set off on foot near the Yasaka Shrine To get a feel for the city. Wait a minute what the hell is this? Hari Kirshnas? In Kyoto? Well it’s an international city so anything is possible but not my idea of traditional Japanese culture. So I moved on to the Heian Shrine. It is a top ranked shrine by the Association of Shinto Shrines. Heian dates back to 1895, a relatively short history compared to other important temples and shrines in Japan. Outside the shrine on a busy road in Kyoto sits It’s Torii Gate, one of the largest in Japan. Built in 1929 it’s over 24 meters high. A torri gate symbolizes the transition from the profane to the sacred. The orange, green and white buildings inside are meant to be replicas of the old Kyoto Imperial Palace. The Heian Shrine’s gardens are some of the most impressive in all of Japan. If you’re timing is good you’ll see a stunning display of cherry blossoms in the spring. If you’re timing is good…. No matter what time of year taking a stroll through the gardens is a true zen experience, and hey you can even step over these stones. The same ones Scarlett Johansson hopped over in “Lost In Translation”. I left the Heian Shrine totally refreshed from my walk through the gardens and headed back to Gion to take a walk through this traditional neighborhood, where I’ve been told real Geisha’s can be seen. Actually the correct term or name for a Geisha in Kyoto is Geiko and an apprentice is called a Maiko. But my best sighting was just the many tourists who come and dress up in traditional kimonos and walk around and pose for pictures. I took another suggestion from Niall and made my way to Arishiyama, about a 30 minute train ride from central Kyoto to see the Tenru ji Buddhist Temple and finish off my visit with a walk through the world-famous Bamboo Grove. Arishiyama is home to several temples and interesting sites to see including a monkey park where over 170 monkeys reside. It’s also a spectacular place to visit for the beautiful scenery of the surrounding mountains, especially during the spring and fall. I made my way to Tenru ji-the head temple of the Tenru branch of Rinzai Zen Buddhism. Construction was completed in 1345 but the temple has subsequently suffered through many fires and the buildings that currently stand here were reconstructed in the last half of the 19 and early 20th centuries. Tenru ji is surrounded by beautiful gardens and was designated a Unesco World Heritage Site in 1994. It’s North Gate is the entrance to the famous Sagano Bamboo Grove. It’s no coincidence that bamboo gardens or groves in Japan are usually situated near Shinto Shrines or Buddhist Temples. The bamboo represents strength, a symbol intended to ward off evil.If you want to truly experience the wonder of this place and it’s magical sounds, visit early in the morning or late in the day. That’s it for this week’s Far East Adventure Travel Podcast. Don’t forget to like the Far East Adventure Travel page on Facebook and for more inspiration subscribe to John Saboe on YouTube:http://bit.ly/2ni8SSjyoutube visit fareastadventuretravel.com Until next time this is John Saboe. Safe travels and Namaste!

My guest for this episode of the podcast, Robert Van Koesveld, is a passionate travel photographer from Australia who has a deep knowledge of the culture and traditions of the geikos and maikos of Kyoto. By striving to really getting to know those women and developing an intimate connection with them, he has managed to capture some sublime images that go beyond the surface to reveal their inner world.We discussed at length about what is necessary to approach those communities and how much work and patience it took Robert to produce the images that are contained in his beautiful book, Geiko and Maiko of Kyoto. We also briefly talked about that other place that is reputed to be quite inaccessible by many, the Kingdom of Bhutan. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kyoto, Japan once the imperial capital of the country is located in the Kansai region on Honshu island. Known as the city of 10,000 shrines Kyoto offers an abundance of history and culture.Unlike Tokyo, Kyoto was spared from heavy bombings by U.S. Forces during WW ll with many  shrines and temples of the city pre-dating this era. ArashiyamaTo get some expert advice on how best to spend your time and get the most out of your stay in the city I spoke with Niall Gibson expert guide, travel planner and managing director  of kyotofun.com and myjapanadventure.com. from his home Kyoto. Arashiyama is located on the western outskirts of Kyoto. It’s filled with Buddhist Temples, shrines and the world-famous Bamboo Grove. When’s the best time to visit? What other sites and experiences are possible in Arashiyama?A visit to Gion, the traditional neighborhood of Kyoto is always high on most everyone’s list as it’s one of the best places to spot real Geishas, or Geikos, (Kyoto), or Geikos in training, Maikos.  But how do you tell the difference between a real Geiko and a tourist in a kimono on a cultural experience tour?Join me for answers to these questions from my guest Niall Gibson, in this episode of Far East Adventure Travel.Become a patron and support Far East Adventure Travel! Visit my Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/user?u=4035923Write a review in the iTunes Store for Far East Adventure Travel:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/adventure-travel-far-east-inspired-by-rick-steves-lonely/id1079513943?mt=2 

Eddie Money plays an unplugged show at City Winery in Chicago Friday, August 9, 2013.