Podcasts about golden pavilion

* Ad-free versions of episodes are available to Patrons. Thank you for your support and helping us pay for rent and recent hospital bills. We couldn't do this without you! --Rich, the sound guy. Join Terrie on a trip to Kyoto's iconic Golden Pavilion and uncover its lesser-known stories: its real name isn't Kinkaku-ji, it survived multiple lightning strikes, and visitors claim to capture photos of ghostly monks sunbathing on its golden roof. From samurai architecture to modern-day supernatural tales, this episode unravels the temple's fascinating history. Click here for Adventure Travel inspiration from our friends at Explore Worldwide. Don't Just Travel, Explore. [This description contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.] Uncanny Japan is author Thersa Matsuura. Check out her books including The Book of Japanese Folklore by clicking on the Amazon link.  If you'd like to help support the podcast and have a bedtime story read to you monthly, please visit Patreon. Discord: https://discord.gg/XdMZTzmyUb Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thersamatsuura Website: https://www.uncannyjapan.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UncannyJapan Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/uncannyjapan.bsky.social Mastodon: https://famichiki.jp/@UncannyJapan Twitter: https://twitter.com/UncannyJapan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uncannyjapan/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncannyjapan/ Books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Thersa-Matsuura/e/B002CWZ73Y/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1500180689&sr=8-1 Buy Me a Coffee (one-time contribution): https://buymeacoffee.com/uncannyjapan

Michael Wolk is a Broadway producer (Once Upon A Mattress, The Hills of California, Job, Prince of Broadway, Pacific Overtures, and the forthcoming The Karate Kid), and he has also produced in the U.K. (Kenrex), at Lincoln Center (Musashi and Temple of the Golden Pavilion), Kennedy Center (Up In The Air), BAM (MacBeth) and in Central Park (Japan Day @ Central Park 2007-2017). His nonprofit All For One Theater (www.AFO.NYC) has staged over 50 solo shows Off-Broadway since 2011. He is also the author of the new cyber thriller DevilsGame, and the mystery novels The Beast on Broadway and The Big Picture. He wrote the play Femme Fatale (Broadway Play Publishing) and wrote the book, music and lyrics for Deep Cover (New York Musical Theatre Festival) and Ghostlight 9 (Cherry Lane Theatre), and wrote the book for the musical, THE PILOT AND THE LITTLE PRINCE, which premiered in Fall 2024 at Poland's Katowice Miasto Ogrodow.   He directed the award-winning documentary You Think You Really Know Me: The Gary Wilson Story, which screened at the Film Society of Lincoln Center (Plexifilm DVD). He is a member of the Dramatists Guild and works and lives in Times Square.  Make sure to check out this author @wolk_michael

What if experiencing jet lag and cultural shock could be transformed into an exhilarating adventure? Join us as we recount Maddie's vibrant journey from Philadelphia to the heart of Japan, where she navigates the challenges of long flights, jet lag, and the bustling streets of Dantenbori Canal Street. From mastering Japanese through Duolingo to packing wisely for a lengthy trip, Maddie's meticulous preparation helps her transition smoothly into a new cultural landscape.Get a taste of Japan's rich and diverse heritage as Maddie takes us through her explorations of Nara's serene Shinto and Buddhist shrines, Kyoto's enchanting Bamboo Forest, and the historic Nijo Castle. Experience her awe at the grandeur of the Nara Great Buddha and the sacred deer that roam freely. Despite moments of anxiety and panic attacks triggered by crowded spaces, Maddie's journey is marked by personal growth, supported by the kindness of friends and locals.Wrap up our adventure with Maddie's thrilling ride on the Shinkansen, a visit to the stunning Golden Pavilion, and a deep dive into the cultural nuances of Japan's food and modern attractions. Discover the charm of Tokyo's Joypolis and the convenience of ubiquitous vending machines. From historical landmarks to the technological marvel of Japanese bidets, Maddie's journey is a fascinating blend of tradition and contemporary wonders, offering a unique perspective on the land of the rising sun.No Credits Rolled, where we play the games you love but rarely finish them!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREE An original podcast by a husband and wife team of self professed pop-culture geeks. It is a discussion about all things entertainment from movies and music to television and pop culture. We examine some of the more obscure aspects of the entertainment industry.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

What if experiencing jet lag and cultural shock could be transformed into an exhilarating adventure? Join us as we recount Maddie's vibrant journey from Philadelphia to the heart of Japan, where she navigates the challenges of long flights, jet lag, and the bustling streets of Dantenbori Canal Street. From mastering Japanese through Duolingo to packing wisely for a lengthy trip, Maddie's meticulous preparation helps her transition smoothly into a new cultural landscape. Get a taste of Japan's rich and diverse heritage as Maddie takes us through her explorations of Nara's serene Shinto and Buddhist shrines, Kyoto's enchanting Bamboo Forest, and the historic Nijo Castle. Experience her awe at the grandeur of the Nara Great Buddha and the sacred deer that roam freely. Despite moments of anxiety and panic attacks triggered by crowded spaces, Maddie's journey is marked by personal growth, supported by the kindness of friends and locals. Wrap up our adventure with Maddie's thrilling ride on the Shinkansen, a visit to the stunning Golden Pavilion, and a deep dive into the cultural nuances of Japan's food and modern attractions. Discover the charm of Tokyo's Joypolis and the convenience of ubiquitous vending machines. From historical landmarks to the technological marvel of Japanese bidets, Maddie's journey is a fascinating blend of tradition and contemporary wonders, offering a unique perspective on the land of the rising sun.

What if experiencing jet lag and cultural shock could be transformed into an exhilarating adventure? Join us as we recount Maddie's vibrant journey from Philadelphia to the heart of Japan, where she navigates the challenges of long flights, jet lag, and the bustling streets of Dantenbori Canal Street. From mastering Japanese through Duolingo to packing wisely for a lengthy trip, Maddie's meticulous preparation helps her transition smoothly into a new cultural landscape. Get a taste of Japan's rich and diverse heritage as Maddie takes us through her explorations of Nara's serene Shinto and Buddhist shrines, Kyoto's enchanting Bamboo Forest, and the historic Nijo Castle. Experience her awe at the grandeur of the Nara Great Buddha and the sacred deer that roam freely. Despite moments of anxiety and panic attacks triggered by crowded spaces, Maddie's journey is marked by personal growth, supported by the kindness of friends and locals. Wrap up our adventure with Maddie's thrilling ride on the Shinkansen, a visit to the stunning Golden Pavilion, and a deep dive into the cultural nuances of Japan's food and modern attractions. Discover the charm of Tokyo's Joypolis and the convenience of ubiquitous vending machines. From historical landmarks to the technological marvel of Japanese bidets, Maddie's journey is a fascinating blend of tradition and contemporary wonders, offering a unique perspective on the land of the rising sun.

*Trigger Warning: Depression. In the first few minutes of this episode, I discuss an email I received from a listener of the podcast who suffers with depression and also discuss one of the things that inspired me to start True Drew Podcast. If you want to start the episode right where we begin discussing The Golden Pavilion Mystery, that starts at the 6:23 time mark.* Aloha, True Drews! For this episode, we discuss the 36th installment of the Nancy Drew series, The Secret of the Golden Pavilion! Nancy almost meets her death several times, first at a luau and then at a fiery volcano, there are hula dancing ghosts and so much more! I hope you all enjoy this episode!

“Those  Japenese toilets are legendary” – Ed Host of Suuuper Anime PodcastSummaryIn this episode, Ed shares his experiences during his trip to Japan, specifically in Kyoto and Hokkaido. He talks about his first-time skiing experience and how he joined a group of black skiers in Japan. Ed describes his stay at the Ace Hotel in Kyoto and his visit to the Kyoto Pokemon Center. He also explores various tourist attractions in Kyoto, including the Sanjusangen-do temple, the Golden Pavilion, and the Bamboo Grove.  Discussion PointsIf you're planning to travel to Japan, Ed offer tips and recommendations.Introduction and Trip to JapanArrival in Kyoto and Ace HotelVisiting the Kyoto Pokemon CenterEating Curry Ramen in KyotoTourist Activities in KyotoGion District and GeishasExploring Gion DistrictThe Challenging Experience of SnowboardingEds first time in a Japanese OnsenCultural Norms and Tipping in JapanDelicious Food in JapanAppreciating the Genius of OdaPatreon - www.patreon.com/suuuperanime If you enjoy the podcast, please don't forget to FOLLOW, RATE and REVIEW the show (it takes less than 30 seconds) Please do also share with anyone you fill will enjoy the show.  Also, to keep conversation going were super keen to hear your thoughts, questions and opinions on the show's discussion points, so please do drop us a voice note on our website www.suuuperanimepodcast.com or email at www.suuuperanimepodcast.com/contact   Suuuper podcast title inspired by The Vapours – Turning Japanese Social media links Instagram: SuuuperanimepodcastTikTok: SuuuperanimepodcastTwitter: @SuuuperanimeFacebook: SuuuperAnimePodcast You Tube: SuuuperAnimeDiscord: https://discord.gg/suuuperlightsassembleSupport the show

Welcome to Books Without Borders, the podcast where two people in different hemispheres come together to discuss their favourite things: books! In this episode, Nina just keeps starting more books, Emma's struggling with character names, and we have a go at pairing books with songs. Send us an email! BooksWithoutBordersPod@gmail.com ————————————————— Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and chats 07:28 Recent Reads 07:42 The Eve Illusion 15:52 The Death of Ivan Ilyich 26:35 These Broken Stars 35:11 Station Eleven 42:32 Currently Reading 42:58 The Temple of the Golden Pavilion 49:59 Breasts and Eggs 52:17 Equal Rites 53:57 This Shattered Light 54:45 Moody Bitches 01:02:22 Haul/TBR 01:07:43 Book-Song Pairings 01:22:00 Outro ————————————————— Books mentioned in this episode: Astral Season, Beastly Season - Tahi Saihate Kokoro - Natsume Sōseki The Eve Illusion - Giovanna & Tom Fletcher The Hunger Games series - Suzanne Collins Her Majesty's Royal Coven series - Juno Dawson The Death of Ivan Ilyich - Leo Tolstoy Siddartha - Herman Hesse These Broken Stars - Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner Illuminae - Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff Station Eleven - Emily St. John Mandel Sense and Sensibility - Jane Austen Lapvona - Ottessa Moshfegh The Hobbit - J.R.R. Tolkien The Temple of the Golden Pavilion - Yukio Mishima Breasts and Eggs - Mieko Kawakami Equal Rites - Terry Pratchett Discworld series - Terry Pratchett This Shattered World - Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner Moody Bitches: The Truth About the Drugs You're Taking, The Sleep You're Missing, The Sex You're Not Having, and What's Really Making You Crazy - Julie Holland M.D. This Is Your Brain on Birth Control: The Surprising Science of Women, Hormones, and the Law of Unintended Consequences - Sarah Hill Loverless Love - Christopher Guerin Lights - Brenna Thummler Sheets - Brenna Thummler Delicates - Brenna Thummler Persuasion - Jane Austen The Wrath & the Dawn - Renée Ahdieh Cleopatra and Frankenstein - Coco Mellors Heartstopper series - Alice Oseman ————————————————— Also mentioned: Nina at the Temple of the Golden Pavilion: https://imgur.com/a/WNJnVXv McFly https://www.mcfly.com/ Carrie Hope Fletcher https://www.youtube.com/carrie Audrey app https://www.listenwithaudrey.com/ CAWPILE introduction https://youtu.be/iZhinxtTMFQ CAWPILE V4 https://youtu.be/Z24ckUB-FY4 Books Unbound https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/ Songs: Satellite by Maggie Rogers https://youtu.be/FxhaT1hgBp4?si=6cU4gZeL54f9yB2Q The Longest Wave by Red Hot Chili Peppers https://youtu.be/HWOblzU6-hM?si=HMK_2ECRcdepJLuw exile (feat. Bon Iver) by Taylor Swift https://youtu.be/osdoLjUNFnA?si=24xTiaDeA81sK5Dq Sick of Losing Soulmates by dodie https://youtu.be/8qGFAkyfjDU?si=apmYikEwCIrMC5RL Bloom by Troye Sivan https://youtu.be/41PTANtZFW0?si=hh5sm287yOKGRRbl Dreams by The Cranberries https://youtu.be/Yam5uK6e-bQ?si=X3-qya3bcyP1bFBA

Universally heralded as an American classic, Martin Scorsese's TAXI DRIVER (Robert DeNiro, Jodie Foster) deserves its reputation for nuance and the subtle ways in which its thematic, cinematic, and psychological elements cohere. Paul Schrader's script allows for everything from understated racial critique, to a realistic depiction of how entanglements are made and broken, to the role of loneliness and purposelessness in the modern world. This is partly done by way of a dreamscape, which has enough plausible deniability to still feel "real". In ArtiFact #45, Alex Sheremet is joined by Irish poet Laura Woods and poet, novelist, and film critic Jessica Schneider to offer fresh insight into Martin Scorsese's seminal film and the psychology of its protagonist, Travis Bickle. You can also watch this conversation on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8u7n9uTexs To get the B Side to this conversation, support us on Patreon and get Patron-only content: https://www.patreon.com/automachination B Side topics: Jessica on Mel Gibson's “Passion of the Christ”; Jessica physically acts out “demon children”; Laura on Gerard Manley Hopkins; guilt and art; Alex “wanders off”; reading John Donne; social services & abortion politics in Ireland; Tanizaki's “Some Prefer Nettles”; Laura on COVID politics in Ireland; on modern Russian music & the Soviet bard tradition; American meddling in Russia's elections; translating Russian poetry; & much more Subscribe to the ArtiFact podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3xw2M4D Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3wLpqEV Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3dSQXxJ Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/2SVJIxB Podbean: https://bit.ly/3yzLuUo iHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/3AK942L Jessica Schneider's essay on Taxi Driver: https://www.automachination.com/mindful-loneliness-martin-scorseses-taxi-driver-1976/ Dan Schneider's essay on Taxi Driver and Travis Bickle: http://www.cosmoetica.com/B928-DES721.htm Read Alex Sheremet's (archived) essays: https://alexsheremet.com Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/automachination Timestamps: 0:00 – thematic coherence in Martin Scorsese's Taxi Driver; Travis Bickle's arbitrary attachments of value; Betty's rejection quickens Travis Bickle's psychotic break; the function of The Wizard character; choice vs. determinism 5:58 – racial hang-ups in Taxi Driver; the Alka-Seltzer scene & its "dream thug"; the beating of a dead robber might be Travis Bickle's own fantasy; Paul Schrader's original script called for black actors to play the film's pimps and johns; Charles Palantine vs. Robert Altman's Hal Philip Walker (Nashville) 11:48 – Travis Bickle's "misguided earnestness"; his romantic impulses are impulsive, yet his critiques tend to be "correct" purely by coincidence; analyzing a scene where some children harass Travis Bickle 19:20 – empathy & character relatability; Dan Schneider's assessment of Travis Bickle's psychology; the world's current default state of loneliness 26:00 – Travis Bickle's conservative values; the humor + empathy of Travis feeling repulsed by immorality; the Mike Leigh connection; a Woody Allen + Annie Hall connection; how Travis enters & leaves lucidity; incels & White Knight psychology; even a scumbag pimp like Matthew (Sport) “sees” Travis Bickle's lack of social adjustment 36:24 – how cognizant is Travis Bickle of his situation?; Travis's family vs. Jodie Foster's family; was there abuse at home?; neglected Martin Scorsese films; Paul Schrader produced a weak script for 'Light Sleeper'; how Taxi Driver predicted Jordan B. Peterson types; Roger Ebert on Martin Scorsese 51:46 – Travis Bickle: “I believe someone should become a person like other people”; underlying profundity vs. crass profundity; confession time: Alex Sheremet just can't get through Mishima's “Spring Snow”; Mishima's "Temple of the Golden Pavilion"; why Murakami (mostly) sucks; Lars von Trier is Ingmar Bergman without the depth Tags: #cinema #psychology #taxidriver

Yes indeed, Lee is swamped with work and other things, so it's time to give him a break and let him do another easy TMBDOS! Grab Bag episode. This is where he makes up a playlist based on selections from the scores and soundtracks from the films covered on previous episodes of the They Must Be Destroyed On Sight! podcast. Enjoy! --La Ragazza Con La Pistola, In Due & Shake Balera from "The Girl with the Pistol" (1968) --Peppino De Luca (Episode 236) --The Name's Bond... James Bond from "No Time to Die" (2021) --Nicholas Dodd (Episode 243) --Mask: Movement 3 from "Vampire in Venice" (1988) --Vangelis (Episode 244) --Temple of The Golden Pavilion from "Mishima" (1985) --Phillip Glass (Episode 246) --Main Title from "Sneakers" (1992) --James Horner (Episode 247) --Main Theme from "Death Screams" (1982) --Dee Barton (Intermission #38) --Keoma (Instrumental) from "Keoma" (1976) --Guido and Maurizio De Angelis (Episode 252) --Ain't that a Kick in the Head from "Goodfellas" (1990) --Dean Martin (Episode 257) --I Want You Around from "Rock 'n' Roll High School" (1979) --The Ramones (Episode 259) --I'm Waiting for the Man from "American Pop" (1981) --Lou Reed (Episode 261) --Whistle & Bells and Sheriff from "The Sheriff and the Satellite Kid" (1979) --Oliver Onions (Episode 264) Opening and closing music: Summertime Killer from "Summertime Killer" by Luis Bacalov, and Santa Maria from "Raiders of Atlantis" by Oliver Onions.

If you can burn away all the pain, should you take that path?'The Temple Of The Golden Pavilion' by Yukio Mishima is a fictionalised account of real events concerning a temple in Kyoto in the 1940's. Mizoguchi a young acolyte become enamoured & then disillusioned by the Golden Temple. He experiences growing frustration due to his stutter & lack of connection to females, which leads to a climatic fiery end.I summarised the book as follows. "A book you could analyse thoroughly, perhaps even too much! It's a glimpse into the mind of a wild author via a troubled boy. The beauty aspect feels slightly overdone but the narrative & internal self-talk is so identifiable. It was actually helpful for me in knowing what to avoid when I feel inner turmoil."I hope you have a fantastic day wherever you are in the world. Kyrin out!Timeline:(0:00) - Intro(0:29) - Synopsis(3:32) - Torment: Physical or mental suffering(8:53) - Respite: How to relieve the suffering(17:39) - Observations/Takeaways(23:00) - SummaryConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcast

Synopsis One of the preeminent figures in 20th century Japanese concert music was a composer, named Toshiro Mayuzumi, born in Yokohama in 1929. The range of his music reflects a curious turn of mind.  He wrote pieces in a neo-Romantic mode, experimented with electronic music and jazz, composed aggressively avant-garde works, and scored music for theater, and both Japanese and American films.  In 1958, he composed a Nirvana Symphony, inspired by the haunting sound of Japanese temple bells. “For the past few years,” wrote Mayuzumi, “I feel as if I have been possessed by bells.  I wonder why it is that, no matter how splendid a piece of music may be, it sounds totally faded and worthless when set beside the lingering resonance of a temple bell.” The Nirvana Symphony of 1958 was followed up with another orchestral work inspired by Buddhist themes, a Mandala Symphony, which premiered in Tokyo on today's date in 1960. Mayuzumi's 1976 opera, Kinkakuji, or The Golden Pavilion, is based on a novel by Yukio Mishima, which, thanks to a New York City Opera production in 1995, became the first Japanese grand opera to be staged in the U.S.  Toshiro Mayuzumi died in 1997, at the age of 68. Music Played in Today's Program Toshiro Mayazumi ( 1929 - 1997) Nirvana Symphony Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony; Hiroyuki Iwaki, conductor. Denon 78839

Niko and Tatiana discuss beauty, delusions, violence, and heritage in Temple of the Golden Pavilion by Yukio Mishima, based on the real life burning of the Kinkakuji in Kyoto in 1950. To find Mishima's body-building photos posted, go to our Instagram page: @desperatereaderspod

In which Nancy's entire extended entourage visits the newest addition to the United States, Hawaii! Skin diving! Luaus! Volcanoes! Dumbest gang names ever! This club has it all!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The boys discuss the final entry in the "Monks" section of the season: Karl's pick of Yukio Mishima's The Temple of the Golden Pavilion. They talk about Mishima's fascinating life, the ins and outs of Zen Buddhism and how its ideas relate to the book's narrative, and problems of size, scale, and beauty in the book. Note from Karl regarding the discussion of Zen meditation: "At one point I say that 'zazen meditation it literally means 'just sitting' you're just supposed to sit and meditate...' I was thinking of shikantaza, which is a sub-form of zazen. Also, in Sōtō Zen that's true that no koan/sutra is needed but in other schools (Rinzai) what I said is false."   Theme Music: "Shostakovich," by Mucca Pazza.

Miguel Murphy's most recent book is  Shoreditch, which you can buy here.Arthur Hugh Clough is best known, according to the Poetry Foundation, "for his early, shorter poems and for the longer, later work that sprang from his intense religious doubts. He was an important influence on later poets such as T.S. Eliot, and his best work hints at the radical experiments and split subjectivities that would become the hallmarks of Modernism." The Encyclopedia Britannica says that the "long, incomplete poem Dipsychus most fully expresses Clough's doubts about the social and spiritual developments of his era..." You can read it here.William Shakespeare wrote plays and poems.Cormac McCarthy published Suttree in 1979.Thomas Bernhard's novel Frost was originally published in German in 1963. Michael Hofmann published a translation in 2006. Roberto Bolaño Ávalos was a Chilean novelist, short-story writer, poet and essayist. Monsieur Pain was originally published in 1994  under the title La senda de los elefantes.You can watch the BBC filming of the Royal Shakespeare Company production of Macbeth with Judi Dench here. Judi's "Out, out damn spot" speech as Lady Macbeth starts around the two-hour mark (and the wail around 2 hours and 4 minutes).Yukio Mishima was a Japanese author, poet, playwright, actor, model, and founder of the Tatenokai ("Shield Society"), an unarmed civilian militia. He is considered one of the most important 20th century Japanese writers. His works include the novels Confessions of a Mask and The Temple of the Golden Pavilion. Mishima's political activities made him a controversial figure.  Masakatsu Morita was Mishima's lover; he was 25 when Mishima completed seppuku. 

In this episode Lee is joined by special guest, friend and fellow podcaster, Brady Kimball, to cover Paul Schrader's intimate and innovative docudrama of the influential Japanese writer Yukio Mishima, whose art and life became one on the day he ended it. The film, "Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985)", is a meaty film to pick at, and the hosts try their best to come to some conclusions about Mishima the man, Mishima the artist, and ultimately the art itself. Can those things be separated in this case? Also, as Brady is new to the podcast, he gets to play The Movie God Game, and he also talks about some recent watches. After you listen, if you thought this podcast was perfect art, feel free to destroy it right afterwards. "Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985)" IMDB.  Find more of Brady on his fantastic podcast Solid Six.  Also check out their Instagram.  Featured Music: "Body Building" & "Temple of The Golden Pavilion" by Phillip Glass.

Over the past few years a combination of overspending and lack of tax revenue has put the city of Kyoto in a precarious financial situation, made worse by the lack of domestic and international tourism to the city during the pandemic. The Japan Times' senior national correspondent, Eric Johnston, joins us from Osaka to explain Kyoto's problems, and what the city needs to do to get itself out its predicament.  Read more:  Kyoto is facing bankruptcy. What happens now? (Eric Johnston, The Japan Times) Kyoto's reconstruction plan calls for big spending cuts (Eric Johnston, The Japan Times) Kyoto without tourists: How the ancient capital looks without its crowds (Oscar Boyd, The Japan Times) On this episode: Eric Johnston: Articles Oscar Boyd: Twitter | Articles | Instagram Announcements: Subscribe to the show and sign up to the Deep Dive mailing list to be notified when new episodes come out. Get in touch with us at deepdive@japantimes.co.jp. Support the show! Rate us, review us and share this episode with a friend if you've enjoyed it. Follow us on Twitter, and give us feedback. This episode of Deep Dive may be supported by advertising based on your location. Advertising is sourced by Audioboom and is not affiliated with The Japan Times. Photo: Kinkakuji, otherwise known as the Golden Pavilion, was made a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1994 and usually attracts over 5 million visitors per year. During the pandemic it has received a fraction of that number. | Oscar Boyd

In which Cass & Alex discuss the first half of Mobile Suit Gundam, directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino and produced by Nippon Sunrise. Next month we will be discussing the rest of Mobile Suit Gundam. Discussed: getting in the gundam, why anime is like this, seinfeld, the history of giant robot shows, super robot, real robot, malthusian overpopulation, the population bomb, o'neill cylinder, fraw bow, Turn A Gundam, sweatson stero, merrybell gadget, agrippa maintainer, cancer kafka, meme midgard, bobson dugnutt, the great gundam project, minovsky physics, tiny little angels, the tommy westphall universe, minkowski sausage, a harrowing window, grape ape, wow cool robot, sunshine ages, sayla sus, g-forces, g-trousers, the type of guy who wears a suit to school, Gundam's Yoshiyuki Tomino Reminds Us All That Char Definitely Has Sex, dick extended universe, new yark, being calm, dave lang, lavish french rococo ballrooms, r/malelivingspace, going back in time to play ruff ryders anthem for teddy roosevelt, antebellum lawyer char, fortunate son, your only crime was violating us law, doing sidequests, tom bombadil, mobile suit martial arts, the scent of battle, seeing a bra for the first time in your entire life, your responsibility as an adult being to pilot a giant robot, the kind of face mask that screams "i have an onlyfans", witness the fate of a soldier! i jump out of the white base and create a huge cloud of smoke. when the cloud dissipates im lying completely dead on the pavement, good quality and competitive price Alex's Book Recommendation: Ways of Seeing by John Berger Cass's Book Recommendation: The Temple of the Golden Pavilion by Yukio Mishima Social: Show Twitter: @animeisforjerks Show Mastodon: @animeisforjerks@skeleton.cool Show Email: animeisforjerks@gmail.com Cass's Twitter: @prophet_goddess Cass's Mastodon: @prophet_goddess@skeleton.cool Alex's Twitter: @dunndunndunn Alex's Mastodon: @catalina@selfy.army

In episode 49, Mrs. A researches the history of the Golden Pavilion, the difference between a shogun and a samurai, how to get lucky in love at the Pure Water Temple, and just how important manga is in Japanese culture while researching the InternationalManga Museum, all of which are part of the Kyoto leg of the upcoming Japan trip.For questions or ideas for future topics, contact me on twitter.com/ateacherwhotrav, and follow me on Instagram @a_teacher_who_travels

Its gold walls reflected in the pond at its feet, the Temple of the Golden Pavilion, Kinkaku-ji, is glorious in any season. It was originally the retirement villa of Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, former shogun and patron of the arts. How Yoshimitsu was able to be shogun is a story from some decades before, a story of betrayal, revolutions, and lots of samurai warriors committing ritual suicide. Listener Jaime discussing seeing the temple in various seasons, as well as the experience of visiting Kyoto itself. Also, somehow Drew makes it through an entire episode on Kyoto only mentioning geisha once, and that's in the opening song lyrics.  They make up for it with all the good food, including okonomiyagi, "Japanese pancakes". NB: Drew makes an important announcement at the end of the episode. Sources: Dougill, John. Japan’s World Heritage SitesMiller, David. Samurai WarriorsMilner, Rebecca. Lonely Planet Japan Photograph by Pedro Szekely

This time I want to tell you the story of the most glamorous building in Japan - the Golden Pavilion. More info on https://japanexplained.com/kinkakuji/ Support the show: https://japanexplained.com/#support Bonus Article on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/golden-pavilion-47106985 Instagram: @japanexplained Cover design: @justlavi

Listen on Patreon. Mizoguchi takes a trip to the Sea of Japan and has his first visit to a brothel. Then the Golden Pavilion burns. This episode is part of our post-war Japanese literature cycle. The Temple of the Golden Pavilion by Yukio Mishima, translated by Ivan Morris. Copyright © 1959 by Ivan Morris. Reprinted by permission of Georges Borchardt, Inc., on behalf of the author's estate.

Episode 5 — The Temple of the Golden Pavilion — Part 2 Listen on Patreon. In part two of The Golden Pavilion, Mizoguchi witnesses a stunningly erotic act at Nanzenji Temple, becomes perplexed by a Zen riddle, and is goaded into abusing a prostitute by an American GI. We also meet the novel's consummate Dostoevskyan nihilist: Kashiwagi. This episode is part of our post-war Japanese literature cycle. The Temple of the Golden Pavilion by Yukio Mishima, translated by Ivan Morris. Copyright © 1959 by Ivan Morris. Reprinted by permission of Georges Borchardt, Inc., on behalf of the author's estate.

Episode 4 — The Temple of the Golden Pavilion — Part 1 Listen on Patreon. Mishima Yukio had one of the most fascinating lives in Japanese literature. The Temple of the Golden Pavilion was perhaps his most famous work and in part one we discuss the temple's meaning to the novel's protagonist, the relevance of German philosophy to the work, and how the translation holds up to the original. This episode is part of our post-war Japanese literature cycle. The Temple of the Golden Pavilion by Yukio Mishima, translated by Ivan Morris. Copyright © 1959 by Ivan Morris. Reprinted by permission of Georges Borchardt, Inc., on behalf of the author's estate.

Episode 54! Another quarantine episode recorded from parts unknown - Trevor takes a break from Balzac to discuss "The Temple of the Golden Pavilion" by Yukio Mishima and Marc enters middle age with "A Visit from the Goon Squad" by Jennifer Egan

In this episode, William hosts a solo discussion of author Yukio Mishima's novel The Temple of the Golden Pavilion.

Katie and Rincey talk about a seven-figure film deal, Stranger Things, and celebrate their two year anniversary by talking about Nancy Drew. This episode is sponsored by Everything Trying to Kill You and In The Darknessby Mike Omer, A Nearly Normal Familyby M. T. Edvardsson. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more mystery/thriller recs and news, sign up for our Unusual Suspectsnewsletter! Show Notes Paramount makes a 7-figure film deal for the upcoming book The Chain by Adrian McKinty Final trailer for Stranger ThingsSeason 3 ‘Lock Every Door’ Series Based On Novel In Works At Paramount TV & Anonymous Content With ‘True Blood’ Duo ‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ Drama From David E. Kelley & A+E Studios Gets CBS Series Production Commitment The Not-So-Hidden Racism of Nancy Drew Why Does It Matter Who Wrote Nancy Drew, Anyway? Books Mentioned The Phantom of Pine Hillby Carolyn Keene The Secret of the Golden Pavilion by Carolyn Keene The Clue in the Crossword Cipher by Carolyn Keene The Secret of the Old Clock by Carolyn Keene Girl Sleuth: Nancy Drew and the Women Who Created Herby Melanie Rehak Girls Like Usby Cristina Alger Whisper Networkby Chandler Baker The Chainby Adrian McKinty The Stories You Tellby Kristen Lepionka The Gone Deadby Chanelle Benz, Murder in the Crooked House by Soji Shimada and Louise Heal Kawai Just What Kind of Mother Are You?by Paula Daly Lock Every Door by Riley Sager Killers of the Flower Moonby David Grann Perfect Nanny by Leila Slimani

Let's go (coco)nuts!  This week we're reading Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #36, the Secret of the Golden Pavilion!  Join us as we dive deep into an infomercial from 1959 readying the world of the wonders of traveling to the new state of Hawaii!  The entire River Heights gang flies to Hawaii to solve a cryptic family mystery while battling ghosts, poisonous leis, volcanos, and stolen identities! Also, we read one of your Nancy Drew stories!  Warning: the tears may flow. Like what you hear?  We'd love for you to subscribe, rate, and leave us a review! Want updates on all things GACND?  Follow along with us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @getacluepodcast! Got something else to say?  Shoot us an email at getacluepodcast@gmail.com! Be safe, be curious!

Our genre this month (Religious Fiction) demands we take a look at what makes a book count as "religious fiction" (instead of just fiction about religion). Plus in our one hour and 48 minute episode, Meghan reads too many books (as usual), Amanda explains Sex Magicks, Matthew makes terrible jokes, and Anna fails to finish anything. BIG spoiler for the graphic novel Therefore, Repent! by Jim Munroe and Salgood Sam. Your Hosts This Episode Anna Ferri | Meghan Whyte | Matthew Murray | Amanda Wanner Recommended: The Harem by Safia Fazlul (Muslim) Godless but Loyal to Heaven by Richard Van Camp (Dogrib [Tlicho] Dene) Les vacances de Jésus et Bouddha/Saint Young Men (Christian/Buddhist) (Manga/Comic not available in English due to weird reasons - see paragraph 2) Go Tell It on the Mountain by James Baldwin (Christian) A Maze of Death by Philip K. Dick (Philip K. Dickianism) Creature Tech by Doug TenNapel (Christian) (Comic/Graphic Novel) Read: Therefore, Repent! by Jim Munroe, illustrated by Salgood Sam (Christian) (Comic/Graphic Novel) The Violent Bear it Away by Flannery O'Connor (Christian) Captain Stormfield's Visit to Heaven by Mark Twain (Christian) (Short Story) Left Behind by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins (Christian) The Special Dead (Rhona MacLeod #10) by Lin Anderson (Wiccan) God in Pink by Hasan Namir (Muslim) Smile as They Bow by Nu Nu Yi (Burma/Myanmar Buddhism) Go check out the cover to help resolve our debate. Playing With Matches by Suri Rosen (Jewish) (YA) The Hebrew Tutor of Bel Air by Allan Appel (Jewish) The Negotiator by Dee Henderson (Christian) Love Comes Softly by Janette Oke (Christian) (Canadian content) Written in the Stars by Aisha Saeed (Muslim) (YA) Wise Blood by Flannery O'Connor (Christian) Did Not Finish: The Heiress of Winterwood by Sarah E. Ladd (Christian - Regency Era Romance) Redemption by Karen Kingsbury (Christian) Indelible by Kristen Heitzmann (Christian) The Solace of Leaving Early by Haven Kimmel (Christian) Gold of Kings by Davis Bunn (Christian) The Harbinger: The Ancient Mystery that Holds the Secret of America's Future by Jonathan Cahn (Christian) Temple of the Golden Pavilion by Yukio Mishima, trans: Ivan Morris (Buddhist) Other Titles We Mentioned Dies the Fire by S. M. Stirling (Wiccan) Interview with S.M. Stirling about Wiccanism. Key quote: “The really startling thing was having a number of people tell me that they became Wiccans because they read the books. Which was flattering, but left me rather bemused.  When people first accused me of being a Wiccan missionary, I just thought it was a complete hoot until I realized that to a minor degree I evidently was.” The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown (Christian) Angry Young Spaceman by Jim Munroe (Science fictionalizing his experience teaching English in South Korea) The Taqwacores by Michael Muhammad Knight, plus a Guardian article about the documentary movie and the interesting pseudo-reality of it all If you’re intrigued by the phenomenon of Amish Romance, you might try reading Thrill of the Chaste: The Allure of Amish Romance Novels by Valerie Weaver-Zercher Anatomy of a Girl Gang by Ashley Little (which struck Amanda as similar to The Harem by Safia Fazlul) Rapture Culture: Left Behind in Evangelical America by Amy Frykholm (in my vague memory this was super interesting, but it’s been a long time) The Diaries of Adam and Eve and Other Stories by Mark Twain (Christian) The Pawn by Steven James (Christian) We talked about Don’t Cry for Me, Hot Pastrami by Sharon Kahn in Episode 7 - Cozy Mysteries. Armageddon Films FAQ: All That's Left to Know about Zombies, Contagions, Aliens, and the End of the World as We Know by Dale Sherman which has a chapter called Onward Christian Soldiers which, amongst other things, looks at the multiple film adaptations of Left Behind (and yes, Nicholas Cage is the star of one of them). Links: It had a Red Cover - The Facebook group for librarians with readers’ advisory questions The Wikipedia article on Inspirational Fiction is pretty good at getting into the Christian vs. Inspirational issue Rewinding the DVD in the reprint of Left Behind Left Behind, for kids! The Christy Awards - a great resource for RA questions about Christian Fiction The Religious Experience of Philip K. Dick a comic by R. Crumb from Weirdo #17 The Worst Bestsellers podcast did an episode on Christian Romance, specifically the novel Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers. A good listen. The Satanic Children’s Big Book of Activities Father Ted, a TV show about priests in Ireland A list of Non-Christian religious YA on YA Interrobang A diverse religious fiction list by Pima County Public Library on Bibliocommons A list of religious fiction suggestions from the New York Times Questions Do Amish write Amish Romance novels? Is Wiccansploitation a thing? Doesn’t Matthew make just the worst jokes ever!?! (Okay, the Belieber one was pretty good.) What makes a book “religious” fiction? What is your favourite Satanist book? The On-Call Waltz, a zine by Anna and Meghan, can be obtained by tweeting at us or emailing ferritalelibrarian@gmail.com. Check out our Pinterest board and Tumblr posts for all the Religious Fiction people in the club read (or tried to read), and follow us on Twitter! Join us again on Tuesday, September 6th, when we discuss Zines!