Podcasts about gifu prefecture

国内最高齢だった林おかぎさん国内最高齢だった岐阜県土岐市の林おかぎさんが２６日午前８時３９分、心不全のため同市立総合病院で亡くなった。 The oldest person in Japan, Okagi Hayashi, died of heart failure on Saturday at a hospital in Toki, Gifu Prefecture, health ministry officials and others said Monday. She was 115.

The oldest person in Japan, Okagi Hayashi, died of heart failure on Saturday at a hospital in Toki, Gifu Prefecture, health ministry officials and others said Monday. She was 115.

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

こんにちは。 夏が終わって9月になりました。 私は今岐阜県の旅館（日本のホテル）に住んでいるんですけど昔の日本の家ってすごく壁が薄いんですよ。 だから私のこの声も隣の人に聞こえていると思います（笑） なのであまり大きい声が出せません。でもがんばってポッドキャストを録っています！ Summer has ended, and it's now September. I'm currently living in a traditional Japanese inn (Ryokan) in Gifu Prefecture. You know, old Japanese houses had really thin walls, so I think my voice can be heard by the people next door lol. Because of that, I can't speak too loudly, but I'm doing my best to record my podcast! 語彙 涼しい (すずしいsuzushii) - Cool 温かい (あたたかいatatakai) - Warm ハーブティー (hābu tī) - Herbal tea チャイ (chai) - Chai ドリップ (dorippu) - Drip (as in drip coffee) インスタントコーヒー (insutanto kōhī) - Instant coffee カフェラテ (kafé rate) - Café latte フラペチーノ (furapetchīno) - Frappuccino プロレス (puroresu) - Professional wrestling たんぽぽコーヒー (tanpopo kōhī) - Dandelion coffee ノンカフェイン (nonkafēin) - Decaffeinated 甘い (あまいamai) - Sweet 最近 (さいきんsaikin) - Recently お気に入り (おきにいりokiniiri) - Favorite 黒胡麻ラテ (くろごまkurogoma rate) - Black sesame latte スターバックス (sutābakkusu) - Starbucks まっちゃ (matcha) - Matcha (green tea) ほうじ茶ラテ (hōjicha rate) - Roasted green tea latte ミックスされている (mikkusu sareteiru) - Mixed 苦い(にがいnigai) Bitter Additional 根（ねNe） - Root 麦茶（むぎちゃMugicha） - Barley tea 香ばしい（こうばしいKobashi） - Fragrant or savory --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mikasensei/message

I'm very excited this week to delve into "Japanese Country Style: Putting New Life Into Old Houses" by the legendary architect Yoshihiro Takishita. Hailing from Gifu Prefecture, Takishita's journey to becoming a legendary figure in minka restoration is truly self-made. Traveling the globe and mastering the English language as a young man, and returned to Japan and embarked on a path to become a self-taught architect and master carpenter. He has since relocated and restored over 30 kominka townhouses around the world.The book offers a rich exploration of the cultural significance of kominka. Takishita details the processes of building kominka and designing interiors as well as the remarkable art of removal and reconstruction. Much of the book offers case studies of his commissioned work.Six Principles From Japanese Country Style by Yoshihiro TakishitaThroughout this book summary, I lay out six key principles that I gleaned as I read "Japanese Country Style":* Practice Over Theory: Takishita's first experience with minka restoration was in the field with a live project. As a self-taught architect without formal education in the discipline, Takishita's style is deeply centered on the wishes of his clients and on nurturing the relationship between the client and the future home.* Humility and Good Taste: The essence of Japanese country style lies in its modesty, proving that creating an elegant and tasteful living space does not require excessive wealth.* Harmonious With Nature: Embracing robust natural materials and seamlessly blending with the surroundings, these houses exemplify a deep connection with and respect for nature.* Built to Endure: With a mindful and forward-thinking approach, these homes are built to endure the test of time, reflecting the wisdom of the past while looking to the future.* Embracing of Art: These dwellings are open-hearted towards artwork, cherishing the value of aesthetics and creative expression within their walls.* Personalization and Human Scale: These houses are thoughtfully personalized to suit the needs and aspirations of their inhabitants, creating spaces that adhere to the human scale and accept the street level.Whether you are an architecture enthusiast, an interior design aficionado, or simply captivated by Japanese culture, "Japanese Country Style" offers inspiration for anyone seeking to rediscover the essence of home.Please subscribe to the Local Japan Substack as a free or paid member starting at just $5 a month! Your contributions help me with production costs and the time required to record and edit podcasts and organize interviews. For this, I thank you always.Local Japan Podcast is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Links to Resources:* Japan Craft 21* Shin-Machiya Juku* Sashigane* Yoshihiro Takishita* Japanese Country Style* John Roderick* Minka Summit* Soetsu Yanagi* Jodo Shinshu Buddhism* Gassho Zukuri* Sakuragi Shrine Get full access to Local Japan Podcast at localjapan.substack.com/subscribe

Hear about travel to Hikone and Gifu in Central Japan as the Amateur Traveler talks to Miyuki Seguchi from the Japan Experts Podcast about he home region of Japan where she is a tour guide. Why should you visit Central Japan? Miyuki says, "A lot of travelers from North America or the West when they travel to Japan, they will stay in Japan for two to three weeks, and they usually travel from the eastern part of Japan to the western part of Japan or vice versa, but most of them do not stop off at the central region especially the southern part of Gifu to the eastern part of Shiga. So this part of Japan is simply not as well known as major tourist destinations, but there are a lot of places to visit, and these places are usually less busy and easy to access by public transport. If you want to explore some unique local areas with hidden gems that give you a great idea of authentic local life." The journey begins with a visit to Hikone, a city located in the Chubu region, home to the well-preserved Hikone Castle, one of Japan's five national treasure castles. Visitors can also enjoy a boat ride on the moat surrounding the castle and explore the beautiful gardens. Additionally, Miyuki recommends a boat trip to Chikubu Island on Lake Biwa to experience the coexistence of Shinto and Buddhism. Next, the itinerary takes travelers to Sekigahara, a town known for the historic Battle of Sekigahara which changed Japan's history. Here, they can visit the Battlefield Memorial Museum to learn about the battle. Moving west, the tour arrives in Gifu City, the largest city in Gifu Prefecture. A unique highlight here is the Ukai Cormorant Fishing, a tradition dating back over 1,300 years. This fishing method involves trained cormorant birds catching fish. The fishermen have an honorary position delivering fish to the Japanese imperial family. The Nagaragawa Ukai is famous for preserving this tradition, and visitors can experience it between May and October. There's also the opportunity to visit the Ukai Cormorant Fishing Museum for deeper insights into this cultural practice. Go out at night on a boat to watch this spectacle. For accommodations, staying in a traditional ryokan is recommended, where you can try the high-quality multi-course Japanese meal called kaiseki ryori. Don't miss the chance to visit a hot spring or onsen. The next day, explore the Kawaramachi district, a historic area with traditional merchant houses. The Nagaragawa River, one of Japan's cleanest rivers, has contributed to the development of craft-making, particularly Japanese paper called washi. Climb Mt. Kinka to get a panoramic view of the region, including the Japan Alps and the city of Nagoya. The summit can be reached by cable car or a one-hour hike. In the north of Gifu, you can explore Mino and Seki cities. Seki is renowned for its sword and knife-making tradition, offering the chance to witness skilled craftsmanship. Mino is also famous for its washi paper production, and you can visit the Washinary shop for various washi products. Overall, Gifu Prefecture offers a blend of traditional culture, scenic beauty, and unique experiences. If you travel between Tokyo and Kyoto, you will pass right by. show notes - https://amateurtraveler.com/travel-to-hikone-and-gifu-japan/

岐阜地検、岐阜市岐阜市の陸上自衛隊射撃場で隊員３人が死傷した小銃発砲事件で、岐阜地検は２０日、殺人や殺人未遂容疑で送検された自衛官候補生の男について、責任能力の有無を調べるため鑑定留置を開始したと発表した。 A psychiatric examination has begun for the suspect in the fatal rifle attack at a Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force shooting range in Gifu Prefecture last month, local prosecutors said Thursday.

A psychiatric examination has begun for the suspect in the fatal rifle attack at a Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force shooting range in Gifu Prefecture last month, local prosecutors said Thursday.

In this episode we catch up with Jim Rion, aka: The Yamaguchi Sake Guy and speak to him about his soon to be released book: Discovering Yamaguchi Sake. Jim made his debut on TWTT [The Project] back in September 2020, interpreting for the session with Yamada Shoten from Gifu Prefecture. He then went on to co-host and interpret for a number of TWTT sessions showcasing Yamaguchi breweries. He also interpreted for the Meet the Artisan session featuring Hagi potter, Hideo Hadano, in 2021. Jim, originally from Kansas, USA, is a translator, writer, and sake lover who has lived in Yamaguchi Prefecture since 2004. He is also the co-host of the super informative and sake-geek Podcast: Sake Deep Dive, (which he hosts alongside former guest on TWTT Podcast [episode 2], Andrew Russell. He's an SSI certified international kikizakeshi, a Certified Sake Professional, and a Shochu Navigator as well. He writes about sake regularly for SakeTimes International, and has been published in Sake Today and on Nippon.com. Jim also publishes the bi-weekly newsletter Ochoko Times, and runs the unofficial online guide to Yamaguchi sake at YamaguchiSake.com He now has a sake book to be added to his published works and we are both super excited to see Jim's vision come full circle in the form of 'Discovering Yamaguchi Sake'. It really is a wonderful book and one we highly recommend for any sake enthusiast! Discovering Yamaguchi Sake is available through most online booksellers including Amazon, Book Depository and Booktopia. More information about Taste with the Toji - The Project can be found on our website: https://tastewiththetoji.com/ You can subscribe to this Podcast at Patreon Music by: Kazuyoshi Sato (Koikawa Shuzo) Other suggested links from this episode: Ochoko Times Sake Deep Dive SakeTimes Abu no Tsuru Shuzo Nagayama Honke Shuzojo Sakai Shuzo Shintani Shuzo Stone Bridge Press Kawara Soba

In this episode, we catch up with Darryl Cody Brailsford. Originally from Utah in the USA, 'Cody', as he is affectionately known by friends, family and people in the sake world, has been brewing sake in Japan for over 15 years. Pretty much all of that time has seen Cody brewing sake at Watanabe Shuzoten, (producers of Hourai and Irootoko brands), in Hida, Gifu Prefecture. However, just on a year ago, Cody left Watanabe Shuzoten and started working at Funasaka Shuzo, located in the picturesque town of Takayama, Gifu Prefecture. Cody was an early guest of The TWTT Project (the Zoom sessions), back in June 2020, he also joined as a guest in the Zoom room for the 1st anniversary of the TWTT Project, alongside 3 other brewers, in April 2021. Now, he represents Funasaka Shuzo and we catch up with him to see how his new role is going and chat about some of the things happening at, and in relation to, the brewery... including the addition of a whisky distillery! Pour yourself a cup/glass of sake and enjoy Episode 5 of TWTT The Podcast. A huge thank you to our subscribers at Patreon More information about Taste with the Toji - The Project can be found on our website: https://tastewiththetoji.com/ Music by: Kazuyoshi Sato (Koikawa Shuzo) Other links from this episode: Funasaka Shuzo: https://www.funasaka-shuzo.co.jp/ Takayama tourism info: https://www.japan.travel/en/destinations/tokai/gifu/takayama-and-around/ Watanabe Shuzoten: https://www.sake-hourai.co.jp/ Any questions, please email us at tastewiththetoji@gmail.com

Hello. Welcome to Jenni's Pika Pika Japanese. Japan has stopped accepting foreign tourists until now, but we have received news that the government is now making arrangements to resume accepting new foreign tourists by June. This is good news for those who want to come to Japan. However, after June, the strawberry picking and clam digging seasons that I have introduced here will be over, so I was checking for some good places to visit and Hida Takayama came to my attention. Hida Takayama is a mountain city located in Gifu Prefecture, north of Nagoya, and is a town full of emotion with machiya (traditional townhouse) architecture from the time when it flourished as a merchant town from the late Edo period to the Meiji period, and is designated as a National Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings. Did you know that? Well, today's Podcast Episod is about the Japanese learning audiobook "10-munite JAPANESE A Starter Pack" information. こんにちは。 ジェニのピカピカ日本語へようこそ。 今まで外国人観光客の受け入れを停止してきた日本ですが、政府が6月をメドに外国人観光客の新規受け入れを再開する調整に入ったとのニュースが入ってきました。 日本に来たいと思っている方には朗報ですね。 でも6月以降となるとここでご紹介してきた、いちご狩りや潮干狩りのシーズンも終わってしまうので、どこか良いところはないかチェックしていたら、飛騨高山が目に入ってきました。 飛騨高山とは名古屋の北側にある岐阜県にある山岳都市で江戸時代後期から明治時代にかけて商人の町として栄えた頃の町家建築が並び情緒たっぷりの街で、国選定重要伝統的建造物群保存地区に指定されています。 知っていましたか？ さて、今日のPodcast Episod は、日本語学習オーディオブック「10-munite JAPANESE A Starter Pack」情報です。

Episode 83. We love a good sake interview and today we have a great one!  We are joined by our friend Sam Barickman who has worked in just about every aspect of the sake industry.  Sam has worked not only for a sake brewery but he has also introduced sake to the public as a sake sommelier in high end restaurants. Currently Sam is active in sake distribution and sales with a new distribution company, Sipt Global.  We sit down with Sam to learn about his path into the sake industry and it involves ripe peaches, a stunning view of Mount Fuji and of course some show stopping premium sake.  We also tasted two of Sipt Global's products from the renowned Kozaemon brand produced by Nakashima Jozo in Gifu Prefecture.  These two brews are a delight and are great examples of elegance and depth in the sakes that Kozaemon is producing.  Listen in as we taste, explore and enjoy these sakes but be on high alert for that #UmamiSneakAttack!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sakerevolution)

Swords made from meteoric iron are on display at a museum in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, central Japan, from July.

Cody Brailsford is a rather rare breed. Now fuku-toji (assistant head brewer) as of this recording, at Watanabe Sake Brewery, makers of Hourai brand sake in the small countryside town of Hida Furukawa in Gifu Prefecture, Cody has been toiling away in the brewery for well over a decade. As more sake breweries open across the globe, and as breweries in Japan gradually open their doors (and minds) to the prospect of greater diversity in the brewery, the number of non-Japanese people working stints in Japanese sake breweries has grown significantly in recent years. However very few have dug in for the long haul in the way that Cody has at Hourai. And his time and hard work have clearly been recognized and appreciated, as he was just offered the position of fuku-toji a matter of days before he sat down with us here at Sake On Air. In addition to Cody's “origin story” and life as a brewer, we also discuss the challenges of taking a brewery from hyper-local to international, the shift from brewing to communicating, the transition from one toji guild to another, and much more. Christopher Hughes and Justin Potts are your navigators for this session. Pour yourself a beverage (or several) and settle in for fascinating glimpse into the world of sake brewing in Japan with a gentleman whose experience and perspective are truly one-of-a-kind. You can learn more about, as well as follow the adventures of Cody and Hourai Sake at any of the outlets below. Watanabe Sake Brewery Official Website: Cody on Instagram Hourai on Instagram Be sure to let us know what you think by leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your regular serving of Sake On Air. You can follow the show on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter via @sakeonair. Feel free to reach out to us at questions@sakeonair.staba.jp as well. Until next week – kampai! Sake On Air is made possible with the generous support of the Japan Sake & Shochu Makers Association and is broadcast from the Japan Sake & Shochu Information Center in Tokyo. The show is a co-production between Export Japan and Potts.K Productions, with audio production by Frank Walter. Our theme, “Younger Today Than Tomorrow” is composed by forSomethingNew for Sake On Air.

Cody Brailsford is a rather rare breed. Now fuku-toji (assistant head brewer) as of this recording, at Watanabe Sake Brewery, makers of Hourai brand sake in the small countryside town of Hida Furukawa in Gifu Prefecture, Cody has been toiling away in the brewery for well over a decade. As more sake breweries open across the globe, and as breweries in Japan gradually open their doors (and minds) to the prospect of greater diversity in the brewery, the number of non-Japanese people working stints in Japanese sake breweries has grown significantly in recent years. However very few have dug in for the long haul in the way that Cody has at Hourai. And his time and hard work have clearly been recognized and appreciated, as he was just offered the position of fuku-toji a matter of days before he sat down with us here at Sake On Air. In addition to Cody’s “origin story” and life as a brewer, we also discuss the challenges of taking a brewery from hyper-local to international, the shift from brewing to communicating, the transition from one toji guild to another, and much more. Christopher Hughes and Justin Potts are your navigators for this session. Pour yourself a beverage (or several) and settle in for fascinating glimpse into the world of sake brewing in Japan with a gentleman whose experience and perspective are truly one-of-a-kind. You can learn more about, as well as follow the adventures of Cody and Hourai Sake at any of the outlets below. Watanabe Sake Brewery Official Website: Cody on Instagram Hourai on Instagram Be sure to let us know what you think by leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your regular serving of Sake On Air. You can follow the show on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter via @sakeonair. Feel free to reach out to us at questions@sakeonair.com as well. Until next week – kampai! Sake On Air is made possible with the generous support of the Japan Sake & Shochu Makers Association and is broadcast from the Japan Sake & Shochu Information Center in Tokyo. The show is a co-production between Export Japan and Potts.K Productions, with audio production by Frank Walter. Our theme, “Younger Today Than Tomorrow” is composed by forSomethingNew for Sake On Air.

Japan has absolutely exploded as a food and dining destination, but how is it as a sake destination? Sure there’s more than enough incredible sake to go around, but will you be able to find it? Are there specific regions or locations scattered across Japan that are accessible and offer the kinds of unique sake experiences and discoveries that make it worth the trip? What can we expect from “sake tourism” in the (hopefully) near future?   Its these topics (and more!) that fuel this particular sake journey, guided by Sebastien Lemoine,  Chris Hughes, and Justin Potts.   This week’s show is actually from a rather early recording that we did while still in our “R&D phase”. We weren’t sure if it would see the light of day, but giving it another listen, we thought there was info here that could be useful to our listeners, as well as hopefully be something that people could come back to and reference when planning or considering a visit to Japan that integrated sake discoveries.   This is a topic that we’ll be exploring again, both more thoroughly, as well as from a few other angles. That’s why we’ve labeled it “Part 1”. Part 2 doesn’t exist yet, but it will someday! Until then, we hope you’ll find some helpful tidbits tucked away in the discussion.   Also, we wanted to keep some fun content flowing post-holiday while we snuck away for a bit of rest, family time and celebration. We’ve got lots of exciting material coming very soon!   Because this episode was recorded a while back, some of the “news” that we discuss is, as you might have guessed, a bit outdated. That being said, we think it’s still interesting and relevant stuff, so we decided to leave it in there. And hey, if you hadn’t heard about it yet, then it’s news to you!   Topics, places and sake discussed this week (with links) include: – Throughout this episode we’re sipping on the classic nigori sake from Kikuhime in Ishikawa prefecture. – Kit Kat and umeshu (from Heiwa Shuzo, makers of KID sake) become one at a special Craft Sake Week bar. – Italian craft beer producer Baladin teams up with soy sauce producer Yamaroku and their kioke project to bring kioke-aged beer to life. – Mukai Shuzo in Kyoto, producers of Inemankai, which has been gathering attention and turning heads as of late. – Kumazawa Shuzo, makers of Tensei in Kanagawa, have put together a very rich, diverse, option-filled destination just a short trip from Tokyo. – In the Nada region (near Kobe), the big boys Hakutsuru, and Hakushika have invested in creating elaborate and well thought-out sake museums. – Okura Museum of Gekkeikan located in the Fushimi region of Kyoto (worth a visit in its own right!) is a fine destination. – Saijo region in Hiroshima, home to Kamotsuru, as well as 8 other breweries, is the Daigon Alley of the sake world. It also happens to be home to Japan’s largest annual sake festival, more-or-less the equivalent of a sake Oktoberfest. – Lake Suwa in Nagano, home to Miyasaka Sake Co. (makers of Masumi), as well as several other local breweries all within walking distance of one-another is also a beautiful destination. – The Takayama region (Gifu Prefecture) is popping up on a lot of itineraries as of late. Funasaka Shuzo is a highlight. Heading deeper into the countryside of Hida to explore the satoyama is a great way to visit some more great breweries. – Tokyo has a lot of offer as well! An Ishikawa Brewery visit can integrate beer and soba! Sake tours! Sawanoi is in the area, home to plenty of great food and hiking. Enjoy the gardens at Tamura. – A short shinkansen trip to Uonuma no Sato is the home of Hakkaisan. More than enough great food and product, as well as tours and tastings to fill an entire day. New beer brewery on-site as well. A beautiful area at the foot of Mt. Hakkaisan. – Asahi Shuzo, producers of Kubota, are accessible from Nagaoka (Niigata Prefecture) and working to develop the area as a sake and cultural destination.

Designer Jeremy Shellhorn joins Daniel in Japan for a week of fishing and exploration. Today they sat down near the end of the day to discuss insights gained and experiences lived. This episode was recorded in the town of Maze, in Gifu Prefecture, Japan. To learn more about the trip, listen to other episodes and see photos of the trip, please visit: http://www.tenkarausa.com/myportfolio/japan-cast-2018/

野口美穂|  Miho NOGUCHI   岐阜県在住のバイリンガルフリーアナウンサー。日本語、英語、フランス語のトライリンガル。名古屋のFM局のバイリンガルニュースキャスターや番組パーソナリティーを経て、現在は国際結婚の披露宴や、G7伊勢志摩サミット、COP10など政府主催の会議、またカンヌ映画祭、東京国際映画祭、フェラーリ、富士通をはじめとする民間イベントのバイリンガルＭＣとして活動中。2016年にはスマホ向けGoogleマップアプリのカーナビ音声の交代劇で、元声の主としてネット上で話題になる。昨年、既婚女性を対象としたビューティーコンテストのミセスクイーンコンテストでグランプリに選ばれ、ミセスグローブ2017日本代表として、12月に中国で行われた世界大会に出場。またバイリンガルMCを目指す人を対象に、ワークショップやオンラインでのコーチングも行なっている。   Miho is an event host MC based in Gifu Prefecture, central Japan.  She started her public speaking career as a Japanese-English bilingual radio news announcer and DJ in Nagoya and shifted into the event hosting career in 2010.  She has hosted many international corporate events, congresses, as well as wedding receptions of international couples in Japanese, English, and also in French.  She is also a home-based voice-over talent, and is known as the Japanese GPS voice behind Google Maps app especially since last year when her voice was replaced by synthetic voice system which sparked a huge backlash on Twitter and other social media platforms. Later Google decided to put her voice back on the app and you can still hear her voice.  And last year she won the title of Mrs. Queeen Contest in Japan, which is the prelim of Mrs. Globe beauty pageant and she ran for the international competition in China as one of the 70 delegates from around the world.  She also teaches Japanese women who want to become bilingual MCs through workshops and also one-on-one online coaching.   Let's Connect! Website:  http://bilingualmc.jp Facebook page:  http://www.facebook.com/bilingualmc.jp Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/mihonog Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/mihonog

Construction has begun on KAGRA, the latest gravitational wave telescope, to detect gravitational waves for the first time; successful detection of such waves, considered the last of Einstein's predictions yet to be observed, would surely be worthy of a Nobel Prize. What exactly is a gravitational wave? How do you detect one? What can be learned through such observations? We visit Kamioka in Gifu Prefecture where KAGRA is under construction.

Ensemble Rivelta, a shakuhachi and koto group, joins Tokara on tour throughout Japan and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2011. This is a small excerpt from a very informal performance where Art Lee joined Ensemble Rivelta at the Enakyo Grand Hotel in Gifu Prefecture.