Podcasts about Hakone

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Osaka Day Trip: Echoes of History Day Trip Japan LWJ Episode 111 Lost Without Japan Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lostwithoutjapan/  Please Consider Kindly Supporting Our Crowd-Funded show By Supporting Us Through Our show's Patreon: https://patreon.com/lostwithoutjapanpodcast?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Google Shared Maps For This Episode:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/BGqKS91QiXnxDHND9  Rome2Reo: https://www.rome2rio.com/ 

Ad-free versions of episodes are available to Patrons. Thank you for your support and helping us pay the bills. We couldn't do this without you! --Rich, the sound guy. Explore the fascinating legends surrounding Japan's most iconic mountain. Discover the extraordinary myth of Konohana Sakuya Hime, the stunningly beautiful goddess of Mt. Fuji who gave birth amid flames, and the bizarre tale of En no Gyōja, a mountain ascetic with supernatural powers who could hop between mountain peaks and lick swords. Beyond the folklore, learn practical information about climbing Fuji-san, why Hakone offers some of the best views, and cultural insights about Japan's most sacred peak. 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

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Fluent Fiction - Japanese: From Pandas to Promises: Haruto's Surprising Hot Spring Encounter Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-02-20-23-34-01-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 白く輝く雪に覆われた箱根の温泉旅館。En: A Hakone hot spring ryokan covered with white, glistening snow.Ja: この風景を見ながら、遥斗は心が踊るのを感じていた。En: Seeing this landscape, Haruto felt his heart dance.Ja: 彼は久しぶりの旅行に、なんだか特別な予感を抱いていたのだ。En: He had a special premonition about this long-awaited trip.Ja: 「今日はデートかもしれない」と、期待に胸を膨らませていた。En: "Today might be a date," he thought, his chest swelling with expectation.Ja: 友人の優奈と葵から「サプライズがある」とだけ聞かされていた遥斗は、「ひょっとして、優奈たちが自分のために誰かを紹介してくれるのかもしれない」と勝手に想像を膨らませていた。En: Haruto, who had only been told by his friends Yuna and Aoi that there would be a "surprise," was imagining that "perhaps they might introduce someone to me."Ja: 実は、優奈と葵は付き合っていて、二人だけの時間を作る計画だった。En: In reality, Yuna and Aoi were dating and had planned to spend time alone together.Ja: 旅館は伝統的な木造建築で、隣には富士山を一望できる露天風呂。En: The ryokan was a traditional wooden building with an open-air bath next to it offering a panoramic view of Mount Fuji.Ja: まるで映画のワンシーンのような場所である。En: It was a place like a scene from a movie.Ja: そんな壮大な風景とは裏腹に、遥斗は緊張しながら鏡の前でネクタイを結んでいた。En: Contrary to the grand landscape, Haruto was nervously tying his tie in front of the mirror.Ja: 「よし、今日は決めるぞ」En: "Alright, today I'll make it."Ja: いよいよ、その「サプライズ」の時間がやってきた。En: Finally, the time for the "surprise" came.Ja: 彼は予約されていたロビーへ向かう。En: He headed to the lobby where a reservation had been made.Ja: そこには、なんと巨大なぬいぐるみのパンダと手紙が置いてあった。En: There, to his astonishment, was a giant stuffed panda and a letter.Ja: 「これは一体…？」En: "What is this...?"Ja: 手紙を開くと、優奈と葵からの感謝の言葉が。En: Opening the letter, he found words of thanks from Yuna and Aoi.Ja: 「遙斗、パンダをよろしくね！…しっかりと面倒見てね！」En: "Please take care of the panda, Haruto!... Make sure to look after it!"Ja: 遥斗は驚きのあまり、しばらく立ち尽くしていた。En: Haruto was so surprised that he stood there for a while.Ja: しかし、次第に苦笑しながら状況を飲み込んでいく。En: But gradually, he began to understand the situation with a wry smile.Ja: 「ここまで来たら仕方ないな」と、呟いてみた。En: "Well, there's no helping it now," he muttered.Ja: その夜、パンダとともに温泉に入り、少しずつその状況を楽しむことにした。En: That night, he decided to enjoy the situation little by little as he entered the hot spring with the panda.Ja: 湯気の中、先客で一人旅をしている女性と会話を交わす機会が訪れた。En: In the steam, he had the opportunity to converse with a woman traveling alone.Ja: 「そのパンダ、変わってますね！」笑って話す彼女に、遥斗もつられて笑った。En: "That panda is unusual!" she said with a laugh, and Haruto laughed along with her.Ja: 「友人が持たせました」と答えつつ、今度は素直に自分の楽しむ心を大切にすることに決めた。En: "A friend made me bring it," he replied, deciding this time to cherish his own enjoyment.Ja: この笑いで、遥斗は自分自身が変わっていくのを感じた。En: With this laughter, Haruto felt himself changing.Ja: 予期せぬ出来事でも楽しむ気持ちを持てるようになったのだ。En: He had learned to hold onto a sense of enjoyment even in unexpected events.Ja: そして、その女性との会話がきっかけで、新たな友人を作ることができた。En: And thanks to the conversation with the woman, he made a new friend.Ja: これ以来、遥斗は新しい出会いを恐れなくなり、自信を持って冒険することを学んだ。En: Since then, Haruto has no longer been afraid of new encounters and learned to venture forth with confidence.Ja: そして冬の箱根で、こんな特別な旅と思い出を手に入れたのだった。En: And in winter Hakone, he gained such a special trip and memories. Vocabulary Words:glistening: 輝くpremonition: 予感long-awaited: 久しぶりのexpectation: 期待panoramic: 一望できるscene: ワンシーンcontrary: 裏腹にastonishment: 驚きstuffed: ぬいぐるみwry: 苦笑cherish: 大切にするunusual: 変わってますventuring: 冒険するconfidence: 自信landscape: 風景encounter: 出会いreservation: 予約mirroring: 鏡grasped: 掴むassembled: 集めるreveal: 明かすafresh: 新たにbizarre: 異様encouraged: 促すinitiated: 始めるendeavor: 試みparadox: 逆説solitude: 孤独magnificent: 壮大profound: 深遠

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Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Warm Bonds and Cold Winds: A Winter's Tale of Team Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-02-01-23-34-01-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 冬の冷たい空気が、箱根の温泉街を包み込んでいました。En: The cold winter air enveloped the Hakone hot spring town.Ja: 静かな山々に囲まれたこの場所は、チームの絆を深めるためのリトリートにぴったりです。En: This place, surrounded by quiet mountains, is perfect for a retreat to strengthen team bonds.Ja: ちょうど節分の日、温泉のそばには鬼の面と炒り大豆が並んでいます。En: On the day of Setsubun, demon masks and roasted soybeans were displayed beside the hot springs.Ja: ハルキは、同僚であるアイコと一緒にここに来ていました。En: Haruki had come here with his colleague Aiko.Ja: 彼はいつもきちっと仕事をこなし、プロジェクトマネージャーへの昇進を狙っています。En: He always diligently completed his work and was aiming for a promotion to project manager.Ja: 一方、アイコは明るく社交的な性格で、みんなの注目の的です。En: Aiko, on the other hand, was bright and sociable, and the center of everyone's attention.Ja: しかし、内心不安を抱えていました。技術的なスキルに自信がなかったからです。En: However, she was secretly anxious because she lacked confidence in her technical skills.Ja: ハルキは、アイコの人気に少し嫉妬していました。En: Haruki felt a bit jealous of Aiko's popularity.Ja: 自分の評価が下がるのではないかと心配していたのです。En: He worried that his own evaluation might decline.Ja: でも、彼は決断しました。En: But he made a decision.Ja: 難しいプロジェクトのデモンストレーションを指導することで、上司たちに実力を示すつもりです。En: By leading a demonstration of a challenging project, he planned to showcase his abilities to his superiors.Ja: アイコもまた決断しました。En: Aiko also made a decision.Ja: 彼女はハルキにこっそり頼み、技術の指導を受けることにしました。En: She secretly asked Haruki for guidance and decided to receive technical training from him.Ja: それが彼女の自信をつけるための第一歩でした。En: This was her first step towards gaining confidence.Ja: デモンストレーションの日がきました。En: The day of the demonstration arrived.Ja: 温泉の施設内にある会議室で、ハルキは熱心にプロジェクトの説明を始めました。En: In the conference room within the hot spring facility, Haruki eagerly began explaining the project.Ja: ところが、急に技術的な問題が発生し、プロジェクトが思うように進まなくなりました。En: However, a technical problem suddenly arose, and the project couldn't proceed as planned.Ja: ハルキは焦ります。En: Haruki panicked.Ja: その時、アイコが手を挙げました。En: At that moment, Aiko raised her hand.Ja: 「ちょっといいですか？」En: "May I?" she asked.Ja: 彼女は、ハルキの側に立ち、彼から学んだアイデアを活かして新しい解決策を提案しました。En: She stood by Haruki's side and proposed a new solution, using the ideas she learned from him.Ja: 彼女の提案は驚くほど効果的で、問題を無事に解決しました。En: Her proposal was astonishingly effective, and the problem was successfully resolved.Ja: チームは拍手喝采でした。En: The team burst into applause.Ja: ハルキも、アイコに感謝の気持ちを込めて微笑みました。En: Haruki also smiled at Aiko, grateful for her help.Ja: 二人の協力により、プロジェクトは成功裏に終わりました。En: The project concluded successfully thanks to their cooperation.Ja: その後、ハルキは昇進を果たし、アイコは技術的な自信を大きく高めることができました。En: Afterwards, Haruki achieved his promotion, and Aiko greatly boosted her technical confidence.Ja: ハルキはコラボレーションの重要性を学びました。アイコは、たとえ不安があっても努力すれば技術を習得できることを知りました。En: Haruki learned the importance of collaboration, while Aiko realized that she could acquire skills if she put in the effort, despite her anxieties.Ja: 外には、寒風がまだ吹き続けていましたが、ハルキとアイコの心は温泉の湯のように温かくなっていました。En: Outside, the cold wind continued to blow, but the hearts of Haruki and Aiko were as warm as the hot spring waters.Ja: 箱根の冬の夜は、そんな二人の新たな一歩を静かに見守っていました。En: The Hakone winter night quietly watched over the new steps of the two. Vocabulary Words:enveloped: 包み込んでいましたretreat: リトリートroasted soybeans: 炒り大豆diligently: きちっとbright: 明るくsociable: 社交的なanxious: 不安confidence: 自信evaluation: 評価demonstration: デモンストレーションsuperiors: 上司たちguidance: 指導panicked: 焦りますproposed: 提案しましたastonishingly: 驚くほどeffective: 効果的applause: 拍手喝采grateful: 感謝cooperation: 協力achieved: 果たしboosted: 高めるcollaboration: コラボレーションeffort: 努力acquire: 習得anxieties: 不安quietly: 静かにsurrounded: 囲まれたsecretly: こっそりtechnical skills: 技術的なスキルproblem: 問題

In this episode, the whole family goes to a little mountain resort town to stay in a traditional Japanese Ryokan. Listen as they soak their weary feet in an onsen filled by natural volcanic hot springs.  Hear them boldly soar above an active sulfur mine in a cable car.  This place is kinda weird. And cool.Want to support the podcast? Go to Laura's Patreon site to see photos from the episode, maps of places she talks about and you can become a patron too!Follow the show on instagram or facebook.Music Credits:Track: "Opening Tokyo"  Music provided by https://slip.streamSupport the show

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This week, I talk with Danielle Trussoni about her new installment in The Puzzle Series, The Puzzle Box!  We dive into how she created this genre-mashup of a series, what piqued her interest in puzzles, and the puzzle masters she works with for her books.The Puzzle Box SynopsisIt is the Year of the Wood Dragon, and the ingenious Mike Brink has been invited to Tokyo, Japan, to open the legendary Dragon Box.The box was constructed during one of Japan's most tumultuous periods, when the samurai class was disbanded and the shogun lost power. In this moment of crisis, Emperor Meiji locked a priceless Imperial secret in the Dragon Box. Only two people knew how to open the box—Meiji and the box's sadistic constructor—and both died without telling a soul what was inside or how to open it.Every twelve years since then, in the Year of the Dragon, the Imperial family holds a clandestine contest to open the box. It is devilishly difficult, filled with tricks, booby traps, poisons, and mind-bending twists. Every puzzle master who has attempted to open it has died in the process.But Brink is not just any puzzle master. He may be the only person alive who can crack it. His determination is matched only by that of two sisters, descendants of an illustrious samurai clan, who will stop at nothing to claim the treasure.Brink's quest launches him on a breakneck adventure across Japan, from the Imperial Palace in Tokyo to the pristine forests of Hakone to an ancient cave in Kyushu. In the process, he discovers the power of Meiji's hidden treasure, and—more crucially—the true nature of his extraordinary talent. 

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True Crime Tuesday presents:  The Puzzle Box with Researcher/ Award Winning Author, Danielle Trussoni! It is the Year of the Wood Dragon, and the ingenious Mike Brink has been invited to Tokyo, Japan, to open the legendary Dragon Box. The box was constructed during one of Japan's most tumultuous periods, when the samurai class was disbanded and the shogun lost power. In this moment of crisis, Emperor Meiji locked a priceless Imperial secret in the Dragon Box. Only two people knew how to open the box—Meiji and the box's sadistic constructor—and both died without telling a soul what was inside or how to open it. Every twelve years since then, in the Year of the Dragon, the Imperial family holds a clandestine contest to open the box. It is devilishly difficult, filled with tricks, booby traps, poisons, and mind-bending twists. Every puzzle master who has attempted to open it has died in the process. But Brink is not just any puzzle master. He may be the only person alive who can crack it. His determination is matched only by that of two sisters, descendants of an illustrious samurai clan, who will stop at nothing to claim the treasure. Brink's quest launches him on a breakneck adventure across Japan, from the Imperial Palace in Tokyo to the pristine forests of Hakone to an ancient cave in Kyushu. In the process, he discovers the power of Meiji's hidden treasure, and—more crucially—the true nature of his extraordinary talent. On Today's TCT, Danielle Trussoni joins the program to talk about her time in Japan, what inspired her to write about this wonderful country and culture, and about the character of Mike Brink and the disorder of his brain that fuels his passion for solving equations and puzzles! Get your copy of "The Puzzle Box" here:  https://bit.ly/4dk6H8S Learn more about Danielle and her other works here:  https://danielletrussoni.com/ PLUS DUMB CRIMES AND STUPID CRIMINALS W/JESSICA FREEBURG! She couldn't deal with it, flashed her chest, and then kicked a deputy in the face, and now you can watch the video!   https://atlantablackstar.com/2024/09/21/i-cant-deal-with-this-woman-kicks-deputy-in-the-face-after-calling-cops-to-report-that-her-son-was-kidnapped/?v=i3g4thzxgcnkj7dbpdognxwicui2h4deunl84pgocucaaagsftux7a&utm_source=fark&utm_medium=website&utm_content=link&ICID=ref_fark Check out Jessica Freeburg's website and order her new books:  https://jessicafreeburg.com/books/ Sign up for the ghost Stories Inc. Paranormal Events and save 20 percent off the ticket price by using the code: DARKNESS20 here: https://jessicafreeburg.com/upcoming-events/ There are new and different (and really cool) items all the time in the Darkness Radio Online store at our website! . check out the Darkness Radio Store!   https://www.darknessradioshow.com/store/ #crime #truecrime #truecrimepodcasts #truecrimetuesday #danielletrussoni #thepuzzlebox #mikebrink #crimefiction #thriller #sakura #conundrum #rachel #ume #japan #synesthesia #akashicrecords #artificialintelligence #emperorofjapan  #murder #amaterasu  #dumbcrimesstupidcriminals #TimDennis #jessicafreeburg #paranormalauthor  #floridaman #drugcrimes #foodcrimes #stupidcrimes #funnycrimes #airplanecrimes #sexcrimes #syringesickosquirtingspree

True Crime Tuesday presents:  The Puzzle Box with Researcher/ Award Winning Author, Danielle Trussoni! It is the Year of the Wood Dragon, and the ingenious Mike Brink has been invited to Tokyo, Japan, to open the legendary Dragon Box. The box was constructed during one of Japan's most tumultuous periods, when the samurai class was disbanded and the shogun lost power. In this moment of crisis, Emperor Meiji locked a priceless Imperial secret in the Dragon Box. Only two people knew how to open the box—Meiji and the box's sadistic constructor—and both died without telling a soul what was inside or how to open it. Every twelve years since then, in the Year of the Dragon, the Imperial family holds a clandestine contest to open the box. It is devilishly difficult, filled with tricks, booby traps, poisons, and mind-bending twists. Every puzzle master who has attempted to open it has died in the process. But Brink is not just any puzzle master. He may be the only person alive who can crack it. His determination is matched only by that of two sisters, descendants of an illustrious samurai clan, who will stop at nothing to claim the treasure. Brink's quest launches him on a breakneck adventure across Japan, from the Imperial Palace in Tokyo to the pristine forests of Hakone to an ancient cave in Kyushu. In the process, he discovers the power of Meiji's hidden treasure, and—more crucially—the true nature of his extraordinary talent. On Today's TCT, Danielle Trussoni joins the program to talk about her time in Japan, what inspired her to write about this wonderful country and culture, and about the character of Mike Brink and the disorder of his brain that fuels his passion for solving equations and puzzles! Get your copy of "The Puzzle Box" here:  https://bit.ly/4dk6H8S Learn more about Danielle and her other works here:  https://danielletrussoni.com/ PLUS DUMB CRIMES AND STUPID CRIMINALS W/JESSICA FREEBURG! She couldn't deal with it, flashed her chest, and then kicked a deputy in the face, and now you can watch the video!   https://atlantablackstar.com/2024/09/21/i-cant-deal-with-this-woman-kicks-deputy-in-the-face-after-calling-cops-to-report-that-her-son-was-kidnapped/?v=i3g4thzxgcnkj7dbpdognxwicui2h4deunl84pgocucaaagsftux7a&utm_source=fark&utm_medium=website&utm_content=link&ICID=ref_fark Check out Jessica Freeburg's website and order her new books:  https://jessicafreeburg.com/books/ Sign up for the ghost Stories Inc. Paranormal Events and save 20 percent off the ticket price by using the code: DARKNESS20 here: https://jessicafreeburg.com/upcoming-events/ There are new and different (and really cool) items all the time in the Darkness Radio Online store at our website! . check out the Darkness Radio Store!   https://www.darknessradioshow.com/store/ #crime #truecrime #truecrimepodcasts #truecrimetuesday #danielletrussoni #thepuzzlebox #mikebrink #crimefiction #thriller #sakura #conundrum #rachel #ume #japan #synesthesia #akashicrecords #artificialintelligence #emperorofjapan  #murder #amaterasu  #dumbcrimesstupidcriminals #TimDennis #jessicafreeburg #paranormalauthor  #floridaman #drugcrimes #foodcrimes #stupidcrimes #funnycrimes #airplanecrimes #sexcrimes #syringesickosquirtingspree

Join us on an exciting journey through Japan as we breakdown our honeymoon adventures! From the bustling streets of Tokyo to the serene landscapes of Kyoto and the breathtaking views of Mount Fuji, we experienced incredible food tours, cultural sightings, and phenomenal hospitality. Jason and Justina share highlights of their honeymoon that include visits to the Snoopy Museum, the Tokyo Comedy Bar, an unbelievable TeamLabs art experience, and an unforgettable meal at a Michelin-starred restaurant where Justina tried to eat a lime. We also share our moments of awe and discovery in Hakone, an inspiring visit to the Open-Air Museum and more. The touring companies we used: https://tokyo-memories.com https://www.cityunscripted.com https://noru.cc https://pinpointtraveler.com/osaka-tour Instagram: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics  Threads: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @ThereItIsPod  Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes  Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

When embarking on your mokuhanga journey, whether through making or collecting, one name stands out above the rest: (pause) Yoshida. The Yoshida family of artists have helped create some of the most important and exciting mokuhanga prints of the last 100 years. Their designs, techniques, and marketing transformed the perception of prints in Japan and around the world.   I speak with Dr. Monika Hinkel, Lecturer in the Arts of East Asia at SOAS (the School of Oriental and African Studies) at the University of London and an Academic Member of the Japan Research Centre. Dr. Hinkel is also the curator of the current exhibtion (at the time of recording)  about the Yoshida family of artists, titled Yoshida: Three Generations of Printmaking, being held at the Dulwich Picture Gallery in London, England.   Dr. Hinkel joins me to discuss the Yoshida family, from Hiroshi to Ayomi, the exhibition at the Dulwich Picture Gallery—the first of its kind in the United Kingdom—the Yoshida family's history, and their impact on the global art community.   Please follow The Unfinished Print and my own mokuhanga work on Instagram @andrezadoroznyprints or email me at theunfinishedprint@gmail.com  Notes: may contain a hyperlink. Simply click on the highlighted word or phrase. Artists works follow after the note if available. Pieces are mokuhanga unless otherwise noted. Dimensions are given if known. Print publishers are given if known. Dulwich Picture Gallery - located in London, England the Dulwich Picture Gallery is the worlds first public "purpose-built" public art gallery founded in 1811.  Robert Rauschenberg (1925–2008) - was an American artist known for his innovative and boundary-defying work that blurred the lines between painting, sculpture, and everyday life. Emerging in the 1950s, Rauschenberg challenged the conventions of traditional art with his "Combines," a series of works that incorporated found objects, photographs, and non-traditional materials into paintings, creating dynamic, multi-dimensional pieces. Characterized by a spirit of experimentation and a desire to break down the distinctions between art and the real world, Rauschenberg played a crucial role in the transition from Abstract Expressionism to Pop Art. Charlene (1954) mixed media Pop Art - was an art movement from the 1950s and 1960s that incorporated imagery from popular culture, such as advertising, comic books, and consumer goods. It challenged traditional art by blurring the lines between high art and everyday life. Key figures like Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein used bold colors and familiar icons to both celebrate and critique consumer culture, making Pop Art one of the most influential movements in modern art. Yoshida: Three Generations of Japanese Printmakers - is the current exhibition at the Dulwich Picture Gallery from June 19, 2024 -  November 3, 2024.  Yoshida Hiroshi (1876-1950) - a watercolorist, oil painter, and woodblock printmaker. Is associated with the resurgence of the woodblock print in Japan, and in the West. It was his early relationship with Watanabe Shōzaburō, having his first seven prints printed by the Shōzaburō atelier. This experience made Hiroshi believe that he could hire his own carvers and printers and produce woodblock prints, which he did in 1925.  Kumoi Cherry Tree 23" x 29 1/8 " (1926) Yoshida Fujio (1887-1997) - the wife of Hiroshi Yoshida and the mother of Tōshi Yoshida (1911-1995) and Hodaka Yoshida. Fujio was so much more than a mother and wife. She had a long and storied career as a painter and printmaker. Fujio's work used her travels and personal experiences to make her work. Subjects such as Japan during The Pacific War, abstraction, portraits, landscapes, still life, and nature were some of her themes. Her painting mediums were watercolour and oil. Her print work was designed by her and carved by Fujio.  Flower - B (1954) 15 3/4" x 10 5/8" Yoshida Tōshi (1911-1995) - was the second child of Hiroshi Yoshida and Fujio Yoshida, although the first to survive childhood. Beginning with oil paintings and then apprenticing under his father with woodblock cutting. By 1940 Tōshi started to make his mokuhanga. After his father's death in 1950, Tōshi began to experiment with abstract works and travel to the United States. Later travels to Africa evolved his prints, inspiring Tōshi with the world he experienced as his work focused on animals and nature.  American Girl A (1954) 15 7/8" x 11 1/8" Yoshida Chizuko (1924-2017) - was the wife of painter and printmaker Hodaka Yoshida. Beginning as an abstract painter, Chizuko, after a meeting with sōsaku hanga printmaker Onchi Kōshirō (1891-1955), Chizuko became interested in printmaking. Chizuko enjoyed the abstraction of art, and this was her central theme of expression. Like all Yoshida artists, travel greatly inspired Chizuko's work. She incorporated the colours and flavours of the world into her prints. Jazz (1953) 15 3/4" x 11" Yoshida Hodaka (1926-1995) - was the second son of woodblock printmaker and designer Hiroshi Yoshida (1876-1950). Hodaka Yoshida's work was abstract, beginning with painting and evolving into printmaking. His inspirations varied as his career continued throughout his life, but Hodaka Yoshida's work generally focused on nature, "primitive" art, Buddhism, the elements, and landscapes. Hodaka Yoshida's print work used woodcut, photo etching, collage, and lithography, collaborating with many of these mediums and making original and fantastic works. Outside of prints Hodaka Yoshida also painted and created sculptures. Abstract (1958) 11" x 15 7/8" Yoshida Ayomi - is the daughter of Chizuko and Hodaka Yoshida. She is a visual artist who works in mokuhanga, installations and commercial design. Ayomi's subject matter is colour, lines, water, and shape. Ayomi's lecture referred to by Jeannie at PAM can be found here. She teaches printmaking and art. You can find more info here.  Spring Rain (2018) woodblock installation  Kawase Hasui (1883-1957), a designer of more than six hundred woodblock prints, is one of the most famous artists of the shin-hanga movement of the early twentieth century. Hasui began his career under the guidance of Kaburaki Kiyokata (1878-1971), joining several artistic societies early on. However, it wasn't until he joined the Watanabe atelier in 1918 that he began to gain significant recognition. Watanabe Shōzaburō (1885-1962) commissioned Hasui to design landscapes of the Japanese countryside, small towns, and scenes of everyday life. Hasui also worked closely with the carvers and printers to achieve the precise quality he envisioned for his prints. Spring Rain at Sakurada Gate (1952) 10 3/8" x 15 3/8" Shōzaburō Watanabe (1885-1962) - was one of the most important print publishers in Japan in the early 20th Century. His business acumen and desire to preserve the ukiyo-e tradition were incredibly influential for the artists and collectors in Japan and those around the world. Watanabe influenced other publishers, but his work in the genre is unparalleled. The shin-hanga (new print) movement is Watanabe's, collecting some of the best printers, carvers and designers to work for him. A great article by The Japan Times in 2022 discusses a touring exhibition of Watanabe's work called Shin Hanga: New Prints of Japan, which can be found here.    Impressionism - was an art movement that emerged in France in the late 19th century, characterized by a focus on capturing the fleeting effects of light and color in everyday scenes. Instead of detailed realism, Impressionist artists like Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and Edgar Degas used loose brushwork and vibrant colors to convey the atmosphere and momentary impressions of their subjects. This movement broke from traditional art by often painting en plein air (outdoors) and prioritizing personal perception over exact representation, leading to a revolutionary shift in modern art. Wassily Kandinsky (1866–1944) - was a key figure in the development of abstract art, known for using color and form to express emotions and ideas without representational content. His influential writings and innovative approach helped shape modern art, making him a central figure in movements like Expressionism and the Bauhaus. Stars (1938) 13 7/8" x 10 1/4" colour lithograph  Charles Freer (1854–1919) - was an American industrialist and art collector, best known for his significant contributions to the field of art through the establishment of the Freer Gallery of Art. Freer was a wealthy entrepreneur who made his fortune in the railroad industry. In his later years, he became an avid collector of art, particularly Asian art, including Chinese and Japanese ceramics, paintings, and sculptures. Nakagawa Hachiro (1877-1922) - was a close friend of Yoshida Hiroshi and traveled to the United States together for the first time in 1899. He was a yōga painter and showed primarily in Japan. Landcape in The Inland Sea 13.94" x 20.87" colour on watercolour  The Great Kanto Earthquake - struck Japan on September 1, 1923, with a magnitude of approximately 7.9. It devastated the Kanto region, including Tokyo and Yokohama, causing widespread destruction and fires that led to the deaths of over 100,000 people. The earthquake also resulted in significant infrastructure damage, homelessness, and economic disruption. In the aftermath, the disaster prompted major rebuilding efforts and urban planning changes. Additionally, the earthquake led to social and political unrest, including widespread anti-Korean sentiment, as rumors falsely blamed Korean immigrants for the disaster. Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858) - born in Edo, Hiroshige is famous for his landscape series of that burgeoning city. The most famous series being, One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (1856-1859), and the landcape series, Fifty-Three Stations of the Tōkaidō (1833-1834). His work highlights bokashi, and bright colours. More info about his work can be found, here.  Thirty Six Views of Mount Fuji No. 21 Lake at Hakone 14" x 9 1/4" Kawase Hasui (1883-1957) - a designer of more than six hundred woodblock prints, Kawase Hasui is one of the most famous designers of the shin-hanga movement of the early twentieth century. Hasui began his career with the artist and woodblock designer Kaburaki Kiyokata (1878-1971), joining several artistic societies along the way early in his career. It wasn't until he joined the Watanabe atelier in 1918 that he really began to gain recognition. Watanabe Shōzaburō (1885-1962) had Hasui design landscapes of the Japanese country-side, small towns, and everyday life. Hasui also worked closely with the carvers and printers of his prints to reach the level Hasui wanted his prints to be.  Selection of Views of the Tokaido (1934) Bishu Seto Kilns 15 3/4"  x 10 3/8" Itō Shinsui (1898-1972) - Nihon-ga, and woodblock print artist and designer who worked for print publisher Watanabe Shōzaburō (1885-1962). Shinsui designed some of our most famous shin hanga, or “new” prints of the early 20th century. One of my favorites is “Fragrance of a Bath” 1930. Kasumi Teshigawara Arranging Chrysanthemums (1966) 21 7/8" x 16 1/2" Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) - is one of the most famous Japanese artists to have ever lived. Hokusai was an illustrator, painter and woodblock print designer. His work can be found on paper, wood, silk, and screen. His woodblock print design for Under The Wave off Kanagawa (ca. 1830-32) is beyond famous. His work, his manga, his woodblocks, his paintings, influence artists from all over the world.  Tama River in Musashi Province from 36 Views of Mount Fuji (1830-32) 9 7/8" x 14 7/8"  Boston Museum of Fine Arts - a museum with a rich history with Japanese artwork, especially woodblock prints. It holds the largest collection of Japanese art outside of Japan. Many of their woodblock prints are held online, here. A video on YouTube found, here, describing the MFA's history, and its collections.  Onchi Kōshirō (1891-1955) - originally designing poetry and books Onchi became on of the most important sōsaku hanga artists and promotor of the medium. His works are highly sought after today. More info, here. Nijubashi Bridge to the Imperial Palace from Scenes of Lost Tokyo (1945) 7.8" x 11.1" published by Uemura Masuro Tarō Okamoto (1911–1996) was a prominent Japanese artist known for his avant-garde works and dynamic use of color and form. His art, which includes painting, sculpture, and public installations like the "Tower of the Sun," often explores themes of chaos and modernity. Okamoto was influential in Japanese contemporary art and also made significant contributions as a writer and cultural commentator. More info, here.  Seashore (1976) lithograph 5.55" × 22.05" Oliver Statler (1915-2002) -  was an American author and scholar and collector of mokuhanga. He had been a soldier in World War 2, having been stationed in Japan. After his time in the war Statler moved back to Japan where he wrote about Japanese prints. His interests were of many facets of Japanese culture such as accommodation, and the 88 Temple Pilgrimage of Shikoku. Oliver Statler, in my opinion, wrote one of the most important books on the sōsaku-hanga movement, “Modern Japanese Prints: An Art Reborn.” St. Olaf College - is a private liberal arts college located in Northfield, Minnesota. Founded in 1874 by Norwegian-American settlers, it has a strong emphasis on a comprehensive liberal arts education, integrating rigorous academics with a commitment to fostering critical thinking, leadership, and global citizenship. The college is known for its vibrant community, strong programs in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, and its affiliation with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). St. Olaf is also recognized for its strong music program, including its acclaimed choir and music ensembles. More info, here. The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) -  is an art museum in Detroit, Michigan, founded in 1885. It is known for its extensive collection of artworks from various cultures and periods, including significant American, European, and African art. The DIA is particularly famous for Diego Rivera's Detroit Industry Murals and serves as a major cultural center with diverse exhibitions and educational programs. More info, here.   baren - is a Japanese word to describe a flat, round-shaped disc, predominantly used in creating Japanese woodblock prints. It is traditionally made of a cord of various types and a bamboo sheath, although baren have many variations.    Jeannie Kenmotsu, PhD - is the Arlene and Harold Schnitzer Curator of Asian Art at the Portland Art Museum in Portland, Oregon. She specializes in early modern Japanese art, with a focus on painting, illustrated books, and prints. Her interview with The Unfinished Print about her work about the Joryū Hanga Kyōkai can be found, here.    © Popular Wheat Productions opening and closing credit - by Gordon Lightfoot - Affair on 8th Avenue from the album Back Here On Earth (1968) on United Artists. logo designed and produced by Douglas Batchelor and André Zadorozny  Disclaimer: Please do not reproduce or use anything from this podcast without shooting me an email and getting my express written or verbal consent. I'm friendly :) Слава Українi If you find any issue with something in the show notes please let me know. ***The opinions expressed by guests in The Unfinished Print podcast are not necessarily those of André Zadorozny and of Popular Wheat Productions.***                        

À 80 kilomètres au sud-ouest de Tokyo, Hakone est une ville de la préfecture de Kanagawa. Nichée à flanc de montagne, cette station thermale est très prisée des touristes pour ses sources chaudes naturelles et son lac Ashi d'où on aperçoit le Mont Fuji par temps clair. Marjorie et Charly vous présentent la destination, comment s'y rendre et en profiter au maximum.À ne pas manquer, également dans cet épisode : des explications sur notre concours Kanpai pour gagner un voyage au Japon et la toute première intervention de "Charly du futur" !

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Summer Secrets: Solving Hakone's Hidden Mysteries Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/summer-secrets-solving-hakones-hidden-mysteries Story Transcript:Ja: 夏の日差しが緑の木々の間を跳ね返り、箱根の温泉旅館を包みました。En: The summer sunlight bounced between the green trees, enveloping the hot spring inn in Hakone.Ja: ハルト、ユキ、そしてミキは、そこに集まっていました。En: Haruto, Yuki, and Miki had gathered there.Ja: オボン休暇を楽しむ予定です。En: They planned to enjoy their Obon holiday.Ja: ハルトは大学生で、未解決事件に興味があります。En: Haruto was a university student interested in unsolved mysteries.Ja: ユキは冒険好きで、いつも刺激を求めます。En: Yuki was adventurous and always sought excitement.Ja: ミキはハルトの妹で、海外から帰国しました。兄との絆を深めたいと思っています。En: Miki, Haruto's sister, had just returned from abroad and wanted to strengthen her bond with her brother.Ja: 到着した翌朝、ハルトたちは旅館の隅で古びた手紙を見つけました。En: The morning after their arrival, Haruto and the others found an old letter in a corner of the inn.Ja: 手紙には、謎めいた手がかりが書かれていました。「探せ、庭の切り株に隠された秘密を」とあります。En: The letter contained mysterious clues: "Search for the secret hidden in the garden stump," it read.Ja: しかし、手紙の一部が破れています。En: However, part of the letter was torn.Ja: ハルトは手紙を見つめ、考えます。「これはいたずらかもしれない。でも、もしかしたら、ユキを驚かせられるかもしれない。」En: Haruto stared at the letter, thinking, "This might be a prank. But maybe I can surprise Yuki."Ja: 彼はユキとミキにこの計画を話します。「この手紙の謎を解こう。皆で一緒に。」En: He shared the plan with Yuki and Miki. "Let's solve the mystery of this letter. Together."Ja: 最初の手がかりは庭の切り株でした。そこには小さな箱が埋まっています。En: The first clue led them to a garden stump, where they unearthed a small box.Ja: 中にはさらに別の手紙が入っていました。「次は、温泉の近くの竹林に向かえ」とあります。En: Inside was another letter, instructing them, "Next, head to the bamboo grove near the hot spring."Ja: ユキは笑顔で「面白いぞ！行こう、行こう」と叫びます。En: Yuki exclaimed with a smile, "This is exciting! Let's go, let's go!"Ja: 竹林に着くと、何もありません。En: When they reached the bamboo grove, there was nothing there.Ja: ハルトは一瞬、自信を失います。En: Haruto momentarily lost confidence.Ja: でも、ミキが声をかけます。「兄さん、大丈夫だよ。続けよう。」En: But Miki offered words of encouragement. "It's okay, big brother. Let's keep going."Ja: 意を決してハルトは手紙をもう一度見ます。そして、新しい発見をします。En: Determined, Haruto examined the letter again and made a new discovery.Ja: 手紙の隠れた部分に「右の巨石の裏を見よ」と書かれていました。En: The previously hidden part of the letter read, "Look behind the large rock to the right."Ja: ハルトたちは巨石の裏でまた小箱を見つけました。En: Behind the rock, they found another small box.Ja: ついに最後の手紙です。En: Finally, they came to the last letter.Ja: 「最古の道具が眠る部屋を探せ」とありました。En: "Search for the room where the oldest tools rest," it said.Ja: 旅館の古い地図を確認し、三人は古い地下室に向かいます。En: Checking the inn's old map, the three headed to an old basement.Ja: 古びた扉を開けると、そこには古い家宝が置かれていました。ハルトとミキの祖先に関わるものでした。En: When they opened the aged door, they found old family heirlooms related to Haruto and Miki's ancestors.Ja: その時、ハルトは胸の中で何かが解けるのを感じました。En: At that moment, Haruto felt something in his chest unravel.Ja: 「やった」と彼は静かに言いました。En: "We did it," he quietly said.Ja: ユキは「すごいじゃないか、ハルト！」と喜びます。En: Yuki cheered, "That's amazing, Haruto!"Ja: ミキも笑顔で兄に駆け寄ります。En: Miki ran up to her brother with a smile.Ja: この体験を通して、ハルトは自信を取り戻しました。そして、ユキやミキとの絆がもっと深くなったと感じました。En: Through this experience, Haruto regained his confidence and felt that his bond with Yuki and Miki had grown deeper.Ja: 謎解きがもたらした思い出は、三人にとって大切な宝物になりました。En: The memories of solving the mystery became a precious treasure for the three of them.Ja: 帰り道、ハルトは空を見上げ、優しい夏の風を感じました。En: On the way home, Haruto looked up at the sky, feeling the gentle summer breeze.Ja: 「信じることと、仲間と協力することの大切さを知った」と彼は心の中でつぶやきました。En: "I've learned the importance of believing and cooperating with friends," he whispered to himself.Ja: 箱根の自然に囲まれた温泉旅館は、彼らの冒険の舞台であり、再び訪れたいと思う場所となりました。En: The hot spring inn, surrounded by Hakone's nature, became the stage for their adventure, a place they longed to visit again. Vocabulary Words:sunlight: 日差しbounced: 跳ね返りenveloping: 包みましたgathered: 集まってuniversity: 大学生unsolved: 未解決adventurous: 冒険好きbond: 絆stared: 見つめprank: いたずらexclaimed: 叫びますdetermined: 意を決してheirlooms: 家宝ancestors: 祖先unravel: 解けるmemories: 思い出precious: 大切treasure: 宝物basement: 地下室momentarily: 一瞬confidence: 自信encouragement: 声をかけcooperating: 協力gentle: 優しいstage: 舞台adventure: 冒険sought: 求めexcavated: 埋まってdiscover: 発見mystery: 謎

Pura Vida and welcome to episode 50 of Pure Life Podcast: Top Day Trips from Tokyo by Train, part 1. In this episode we dive into four must-visit destinations that are just a short train ride away from Tokyo; Kamakura, Nikko, Hakone, and Yokohama. Whether you are looking for the ultimate cultural experience, breathtaking natural landscapes, or looking to experience more vibrant city life, these must-visit spots offer something for every traveler. A compliment to our recent blog post, this episode is packed with insider knowledge, perfect for travelers who want to immerse themselves in Japan's diverse and rich cultural and natural wonders. Join us as we help guide you through the highlights of each destination, offering tips on how to make the most of your day trips from Tokyo in part 1 of our three (3) part series. Check out this latest episode to discover why there train-accessible spots are ideal for a memorable day trip from Tokyo!

Pura Vida and welcome to episode 50 of Pure Life Podcast: Top Day Trips from Tokyo by Train, part 1. In this episode we dive into four must-visit destinations that are just a short train ride away from Tokyo; Kamakura, Nikko, Hakone, and Yokohama. Whether you are looking for the ultimate cultural experience, breathtaking natural landscapes, or looking to experience more vibrant city life, these must-visit spots offer something for every traveler. A compliment to our blog post, this episode is packed with insider knowledge, perfect for travelers who want to immerse themselves in Japan's diverse and rich cultural and natural wonders. Join us as we help guide you through the highlights of each destination, offering tips on how to make the most of your day trips from Tokyo in part 1 of our three (3) part series. Check out this latest episode to discover why there train-accessible spots are ideal for a memorable day trip from Tokyo! Be sure to also check out our Destinations and Japan pages for more ideas on how to make the most of your travels to Japan!

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Resort in a Canyon Karuizawa Day 2 Trip Within Nagano Japan LWJ Season 3 Ep 25 TimeStamp for the start of our talk on Karuizawa is 13:30 Follow the link to share your story of Japan or our show for this summer's three-year celebration :). Link available on my story and in the show's resource document :). https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdP0PK6DsDTo3HFXxxlICFsEF91c-Wr10CeKeREdrqWjg9BrA/viewform?usp=sf_link    Lost Without Japan Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lostwithoutjapan/  Please Consider Kindly Supporting Our Crowd Funded Show By Supporting Us Through Our Shows Patreon: https://patreon.com/lostwithoutjapanpodcast?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Google Shared Maps For This Episode:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/s5GwP24Cos2qqdLh9  Budget Car Rental Japan:  https://www.budgetrentacar.co.jp/en/reserve/ :   Dormy Club Karuizawa: https://www.dormy-karuizawa.jp/ Pastis キッチン＆カフェ パスティス (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/karuizawa.Pastis  Tablelog for Pastis: https://tabelog.com/nagano/A2003/A200301/20020079/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1YA7FP6jW5_xk4_Zj_M38_ZZMh2hV_kL3f4eJf36HcNuf6g79JjYequys_aem_-YLoTFRJSYKhQoO2oz3tqw  Karuizawa Sengataki Hot Spring 軽井沢千ケ滝温泉:https://maps.app.goo.gl/sYBwYH3SjLaGtQDn7 Karuizawa Sengataki Hot Spring 軽井沢千ケ滝温泉 tickets: https://www.princehotels.co.jp/sengataki/hours/  Karuizawa Wild Bird Sanctuary: https://picchio.co.jp/facility/wildforest/  Shiraito Waterfall 白糸の滝: https://maps.app.goo.gl/XSNmYTUkiyCdbu1E9  Shiraito Waterfall 白糸の滝 official website: https://www.town.karuizawa.lg.jp/www/contents/1001000000697/index.html  Tasaki Museum of Art 田崎美術館: https://maps.app.goo.gl/kf3qdyj9oCNy9sLR9  Tasaki Museum of Art 田崎美術館 Official Site: https://tasaki-museum.org/  Onioshidashi Volcanic Park in Jōshinetsu Highlands National Park: https://maps.app.goo.gl/RBDTYve3Zze6yvb67  Sonmin-Shokudo:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/8xj2JDsJqDhkqfvD9  Sonmin-Shokudo Official Site:  https://www.hoshino-area.jp/sonmin-shokudo/#usage-guide  Kawakami-An Sekireibasi Branch 川上庵 せきれい橋店 Soba Shop:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/UcraFiMVfaTXU5gu9  Kawakami-An Sekireibasi Branch 川上庵 せきれい橋店 Soba Shop: Official Site: https://www.kawakamian.com/shops/karuizawa2.php  The Cowboy House Steakhouse: https://maps.app.goo.gl/zJNfaQRP9BbeBiyN6  軽井沢星野エリア Karuizawa Hoshino Area Guide: https://www.hoshino-area.jp/  Hoshinoya Karuizawa Valley Resort 星のや軽井沢: https://maps.app.goo.gl/cByNcNdzSB9fbdaF8   Hoshinoya Karuizawa Valley Resort Official Webpage 星のや軽井沢: https://hoshinoresorts.com/ja/hotels/hoshinoyakaruizawa/  Song of the Show:  For our song of the show to take us out today, I will share Forget It by Yorushika, which has been stuck on repeat for me lately. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTcjpGnuNJs  The link to Google Doc that includes Google Maps for all cities covered on Lost Without Japan, as well as the link to Amazon for travel purchase recommendations and other helpful information for your travel to Japan, can be found at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WEVbRmvn8jzxOZPDaypl3UAjxbs1OOSWSftFW1BYXpI/edit?usp=sharing   

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Transformative Moments: Unveiling Hidden Talents in Hakone Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/transformative-moments-unveiling-hidden-talents-in-hakone Story Transcript:Ja: 夏の日差しがまぶしいある日、箱根の静かな丘にあるリゾートへ、三人の会社員が到着しました。En: On a sunny summer day, three company employees arrived at a resort on the quiet hills of Hakone.Ja: ハルキ、サユリ、ケンジは会社の研修旅行でやってきました。En: Haruki, Sayuri, and Kenji had come on a company training trip.Ja: 彼らの目の前には、緑豊かな山々と静かな湖が広がり、自然の美しさに目を奪われました。En: In front of them stretched verdant mountains and a tranquil lake, captivating them with the beauty of nature.Ja: ハルキは静かな人で、あまり自分の意見を言えません。En: Haruki was a quiet person who often found it hard to voice his opinions.Ja: そして、最近のプロジェクトでの自分のアイデアに自信が持てずにいました。En: He had been lacking confidence in his ideas for a recent project.Ja: サユリはいつも明るく、みんなの雰囲気を良くしようとしますが、実は仕事のストレスが多く、休む時間がありません。En: Sayuri always tried to keep the atmosphere bright and cheerful but was actually under a lot of work stress and never had time to rest.Ja: ケンジは仕事に真剣で、会社での成功を目指していますが、本当は芸術への情熱を抱えています。それを他の人に話す勇気がありませんでした。En: Kenji was serious about his job, aiming for success in the company, but deep down, he had a passion for art that he didn't have the courage to share with others.Ja: 研修初日の夜、みんなで夕食を楽しんだ後、サユリは「明日は何をしましょうか？」と提案しました。En: On the first night of the training, after everyone enjoyed dinner together, Sayuri proposed, "What shall we do tomorrow?"Ja: 他の同僚たちは温泉やハイキングを楽しむことに決めました。En: The others decided to enjoy the hot springs and hiking.Ja: 次の日は温泉でリラックスする時間でした。En: The next day was time to relax in the hot springs.Ja: サユリはみんなにタスクを任せ、自分は少し休むことにしました。En: Sayuri assigned tasks to everyone and decided to take a break herself.Ja: ケンジは自分の部屋で絵を描く時間を持ちました。En: Kenji spent some time in his room painting.Ja: そして、ハルキはプロジェクトアイデアをノートにまとめていました。En: Haruki put his project ideas together in a notebook.Ja: その日の夜、みんなが集まり、即席のタレントショーが始まりました。En: That evening, everyone gathered, and an impromptu talent show began.Ja: サユリは「私はヨガを見せます！」と言って、みんなの前で優雅に動きました。En: Sayuri said, "I'll show some yoga!" and moved gracefully in front of everyone.Ja: 次にケンジが「実は絵を描くのが好きです」と言って、美しい風景画を見せました。En: Next, Kenji said, "I actually like to paint," and showed a beautiful landscape painting.Ja: みんな驚きと賞賛でいっぱいでした。En: Everyone was full of surprise and admiration.Ja: ハルキも勇気を出して、「これが私の新しいプロジェクトのアイデアです」と発表しました。En: Haruki, gathering his courage, also presented, "This is my new project idea."Ja: グループ全員が彼の提案に感心し、拍手を送りました。En: The group was impressed with his proposal and gave him a round of applause.Ja: その瞬間、ハルキは自分の能力を信じることができました。En: At that moment, Haruki was able to believe in his abilities.Ja: 研修旅行が終わる頃、ハルキは自信を持ち、サユリは仕事と生活のバランスを見つけ、ケンジは芸術を追求する決意をしました。En: By the end of the training trip, Haruki had gained confidence, Sayuri found a balance between work and life, and Kenji decided to pursue his passion for art.Ja: 三人はそれぞれ成長し、新たな一歩を踏み出すことになります。En: Each of the three grew and took new steps forward.Ja: 箱根の自然の中での時間は、彼らにとって忘れられない記憶になりました。En: The time spent amidst the nature of Hakone became an unforgettable memory for them.Ja: 彼らはお互いに励まし合いながら、新しい自分を見つけました。En: They encouraged each other and discovered new selves. Vocabulary Words:resort: リゾートemployees: 会社員arrived: 到着しましたquiet: 静かなverdant: 緑豊かなlake: 湖tranquil: 静かなcaptivating: 目を奪われましたvoice: 意見confidence: 自信atmosphere: 雰囲気stress: ストレスaiming: 目指していますpassion: 情熱courage: 勇気proposed: 提案しましたdecided: 決めましたhiking: ハイキングrelax: リラックスassigned: 任せtasks: タスクimpromptu: 即席talent show: タレントショーgracefully: 優雅にlandscape painting: 風景画round of applause: 拍手abilities: 能力balance: バランスamidst: の中でunforgettable: 忘れられない

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: How Haruto's Tea Shop Encounter Sparked a Life of Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/how-harutos-tea-shop-encounter-sparked-a-life-of-adventure Story Transcript:Ja: 晴れた夏の日、箱根の山村は美しい緑で溢れていました。En: On a clear summer day, the mountain village of Hakone was overflowing with beautiful greenery.Ja: そこで、ハルトは家族の伝統的な日本茶店で働いていました。En: There, Haruto worked at his family's traditional Japanese tea shop.Ja: お店は独特なお茶のブレンドで有名で、訪れる人々を引きつけていました。En: The shop was famous for its unique tea blends, attracting many visitors.Ja: ハルトは毎日同じように働いていました。En: Haruto worked the same way every day.Ja: 彼は勤勉で慎重な人でしたが、時々自分の生活が単調に感じられました。En: He was a diligent and cautious person, but sometimes he felt that his life was monotonous.Ja: 彼は家族の茶店に責任を感じており、冒険に出ることを諦めていました。En: He felt responsible for the family tea shop and had given up on venturing out on adventures.Ja: ある夏の日、エミコという女性が茶店に入ってきました。En: One summer day, a woman named Emiko entered the tea shop.Ja: 彼女は自由奔放な旅人で、箱根を訪れていました。En: She was a free-spirited traveler visiting Hakone.Ja: エミコは明るく元気で、ハルトにとって新鮮な風のような存在でした。En: Emiko was bright and energetic, a refreshing presence for Haruto.Ja: 「こんにちは、ハルトさん。あなたのお茶、とても美味しいですね！」とエミコは微笑みながら言いました。En: “Hello, Haruto. Your tea is very delicious!” Emiko said with a smile.Ja: ハルトは少し照れながらも、お礼を言いました。En: Haruto, slightly embarrassed, thanked her.Ja: エミコは話し好きで、自分の旅の話を楽しそうに話し始めました。En: Emiko was talkative and happily began sharing stories of her travels.Ja: 彼女の話を聞くうちに、ハルトの心には新しい感情が芽生えました。En: As Haruto listened to her stories, new emotions began to sprout in his heart.Ja: 彼も旅をしたいと思い始めたのです。En: He started to desire to travel as well.Ja: その後もエミコは何度も茶店に訪れ、ハルトと話をしました。En: After that, Emiko visited the tea shop many times and talked with Haruto.Ja: 彼女の自由な生き方に触れるたびに、ハルトは自分の選択に疑問を感じ始めました。En: The more he was exposed to her free-spirited lifestyle, the more Haruto began to question his own choices.Ja: やがて、七夕祭りが近づいてきました。En: Eventually, the Tanabata Festival approached.Ja: 箱根の街は紙のランタンで彩られ、どこか幻想的な雰囲気に包まれていました。En: The town of Hakone was decorated with paper lanterns, creating a somewhat magical atmosphere.Ja: ハルトはいつも通り、茶店を開けていましたが、心の中ではエミコと祭りに参加したいという強い気持ちがありました。En: As usual, Haruto opened the tea shop, but inside, he had a strong desire to join the festival with Emiko.Ja: 祭りの当日、ハルトは決心しました。En: On the day of the festival, Haruto made a decision.Ja: 「今日は特別な日だ。早く店を閉めよう」と。En: “Today is a special day. I'll close the shop early.”Ja: ハルトは茶店を早めに閉め、エミコと一緒に七夕祭りに出かけました。En: Haruto closed the tea shop early and went to the Tanabata Festival with Emiko.Ja: 二人は笑顔で屋台を回り、美味しい食べ物を楽しみました。En: The two visited the stalls, enjoying delicious food with smiles on their faces.Ja: そして夜、二人は願いを書いた短冊を竹に結びつけました。En: At night, they tied their wishes written on tanzaku to bamboo.Ja: ハルトの願いは「自由に旅をしたい」というものでした。En: Haruto's wish was “I want to travel freely.”Ja: 短冊を夜空に放った瞬間、ハルトの心には大きな変化が起こりました。En: The moment they let the tanzaku float into the night sky, a significant change occurred in Haruto's heart.Ja: 彼はこれまでの自分の生活に満足していなかったことに気づきました。En: He realized that he had not been satisfied with his life until now.Ja: もっと自分の人生を楽しみたいと強く思いました。En: He strongly felt that he wanted to enjoy his life more.Ja: 家に帰ると、ハルトは新しい決心をしました。En: When he returned home, Haruto made a new resolution.Ja: 家族と話し合い、茶店に助っ人を雇うことにしました。En: He discussed it with his family and decided to hire extra help for the tea shop.Ja: これでハルトは時々旅行に出かけることができるようになりました。En: This way, Haruto could sometimes go on trips.Ja: 数週間後、ハルトは小さな旅に出かけ、様々な場所を訪れました。En: A few weeks later, Haruto set out on a small journey, visiting various places.Ja: 彼は新しい経験をし、新しい友達を作りました。En: He had new experiences and made new friends.Ja: そして戻ってくると、茶店での仕事に新たな情熱を持って取り組むことができるようになりました。En: When he returned, he was able to approach his work at the tea shop with renewed passion.Ja: エミコの影響で、ハルトは心の扉を開き、自分の幸せのためにリスクを取ることができるようになりました。En: Thanks to Emiko's influence, Haruto opened the door of his heart and became able to take risks for his own happiness.Ja: これからも彼は新しい冒険と共に、茶店を続けていくのです。En: From now on, he would continue running the tea shop alongside new adventures. Vocabulary Words:clear: 晴れたoverflowing: 溢れてgreenery: 緑blends: ブレンドattracting: 引きつけてdiligent: 勤勉cautious: 慎重monotonous: 単調venturing: 冒険に出るfree-spirited: 自由奔放bright: 明るくenergetic: 元気presence: 存在slightly: 少しembarrassed: 照れながらtalkative: 話し好きemotions: 感情sprout: 芽生えましたexposed: 触れるTanabata Festival: 七夕祭りpaper lanterns: 紙のランタンdecorated: 彩られmagical: 幻想的desire: 気持ちstalls: 屋台wishes: 願いtanzaku: 短冊bamboo: 竹significant: 大きなsatisfied: 満足

Making Your Own Blown Art Glass In Karuizawa Japan in Nagano:  Lost Without Japan Season 3 Episode 22 TimeStamp for the start of our talk on Karuizawa is 6:20 Follow the link to share your story of Japan or our show for this summer's three-year celebration :). Link available on my story and in the show's resource document :). https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdP0PK6DsDTo3HFXxxlICFsEF91c-Wr10CeKeREdrqWjg9BrA/viewform?usp=sf_link    Lost Without Japan Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lostwithoutjapan/  Please Consider Kindly Supporting Our Crowd Funded Show By Supporting Us Through Our Shows Patreon: https://patreon.com/lostwithoutjapanpodcast?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Google Shared Maps For This Episode:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/s5GwP24Cos2qqdLh9  Budget Car Rental Japan:  https://www.budgetrentacar.co.jp/en/reserve/ :   ALPHA COFFEE アルファ コーヒー https://maps.app.goo.gl/NdnZE93c4DcBqxFA7  Karuizawa Glass Studio:  https://www.karuizawaglassstudio.com/  Prince Grand Resort Karuizawa:  https://www.princehotels.co.jp/karuizawa-area/ 軽井沢バーベキュー カフェ コラージュ (Karuizawa BBQ Cafe Collage):  http://www.karuizawa-arms.com/collage/bbq.html  NITAKIYA https://maps.app.goo.gl/zjaJBfAohGcjXWTF9  Suītsuranberuseスイーツランベルセ (Sweets Store): https://renverser.net/  Food Court Sun and Green Kitchen フードコート 太陽と緑のキッチン:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/2FsW4kQsjXUhE9AY9  Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza 軽井沢・プリンスショッピングプラザ https://maps.app.goo.gl/gGBCfHkm48xpjsoE7  Song of the Show:  Taeko Ohnuki performing Tokai in Karuizawa at EPOCHS back in 2023. https://youtu.be/2x4XyNEvY64?si=XtoZJhEhzU552Fet  The link to Google Doc that includes Google Maps for all cities covered on Lost Without Japan, as well as the link to Amazon for travel purchase recommendations and other helpful information for your travel to Japan, can be found at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WEVbRmvn8jzxOZPDaypl3UAjxbs1OOSWSftFW1BYXpI/edit?usp=sharing   

Welcome to a very special episode of Lost Without Japan, where we sit down with Toto from Megijima Island Guest House and Cafe Megino as we discuss what services are offered to you, the Lost Without Japan Listener. Website: http://megijima-megino.com/  Address:   4531-2 Megicho, Takamatsu, Kagawa 760-0092, Japan Email: megijima.guesthouse@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megijima.guesthouse/  Tripadvisor:  https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g298232-d16797657-Reviews-Megijima_Guesthouse_Cafe_Megino-Takamatsu_Kagawa_Prefecture_Shikoku.html Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Megino.Megijimaislandguesthouse Song Of The Show: One Piece Opening 1~Die Legende~(Deutsch-German) https://youtu.be/A1Xw31qQRGo?si=WtavIu6by2IAc4NE  As always, the link to our shows Google Resource doc can be found at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WEVbRmvn8jzxOZPDaypl3UAjxbs1OOSWSftFW1BYXpI/edit#  Lost Without Japan Email:  lostwithoutjapan@gmail.com Instagram For Lost Without Japan:  https://www.instagram.com/lostwithoutjapan/   

“Archipelag Japonia” – w każdą sobotę, na antenie Radio RAMPA 620 AM po godz. 5 p.m., a także na www.RadioRAMPA.com. Personalna historia Teresy Myśliwiec, reporterki Radio RAMPA, która dzieli się swoimi obserwacjami z dwu-tygodniowej podróży po Japonii. Już na początku podróży zaplanowaliśmy, że po maratonie, w ramach relaksu odetniemy się od świata i tego ciągłego biegania, zwiedzania i jeden dzień spędzimy w prawdziwym, japońskim ryokanie. Ostatecznie udaliśmy się do miejscowości Hakone, slynacej z gorących źródeł i licznych kurortow. Kurort ten jest oddalony o około 2,5 godziny jazdy autobusem od Tokio, ale mieliśmy bezpośrednie połączenie autobusowe, a po drodze można oglądać chociażby piękną Mount Fuji.

Piper Moretti returns to recap her first-ever trip to Japan and what it's like to travel with yours truly!

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Culinary Mishaps: A Campsite Tale of Wasabi and Avocado Adventures Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/culinary-mishaps-a-campsite-tale-of-wasabi-and-avocado-adventures Story Transcript:Ja: 東京市には、2人の親友、春香と大樹が住んでいました。En: In Tokyo City, two best friends, Haruka and Daiki, lived.Ja: 彼らは同じ旅行会社で働きながら、休日には一緒に都市の騒音を逃れ、那須や箱根などの近郊の静かな場所でキャンプを楽しむのがお気に入りでした。En: They worked at the same travel agency, and on weekends, they enjoyed escaping the city noise together and camping in quiet places like Nasu and Hakone in the outskirts.Ja: ある日、キャンプの準備をしている春香は、とあるアウトドア料理マガジンを眺めていました。En: One day, Haruka, who was preparing for camping, was looking at an outdoor cooking magazine.Ja: 「アボカドを使った新鮮なサラダ、これはいいわね。En: "A fresh salad with avocados, this looks good," she thought.Ja: 」と彼女は思いました。En: However, her cooking knowledge was not very deep, and she accidentally bought avocados, which were green and tough-skinned like wasabi, at the fruit section.Ja: ところが、彼女の料理の知識はあまり深くなく、果物売り場でワサビと同じく緑色で皮が固いアボカドを間違えて買ってしまいました。En: On that weekend, they gathered at the camping site in Koganei Park.Ja: その週末、彼らは小金井公園のキャンプサイトに集まりました。En: When the smell of Haruka's cooked food filled the air, excitement appeared on Daiki's face.Ja: 春香の作ったご飯が焼けた匂いが広がった瞬間、大樹の顔に興奮の色が浮かんだ。En: "Alright, it's mealtime!"Ja: 「ヨシ、食事の時間だぞ！En: Daiki exclaimed happily, but he waited for permission from Haruka to start eating out of respect.Ja: 」と大樹は喜びつつも、春香を尊重して彼女から食事を始める許可を待ちました。En: After that, Haruka said with a smile, "I prepared a special salad for you, Daiki," and served a salad filled with plenty of wasabi.Ja: それから春香は、「特別なサラダを用意したわよ、大樹」とにっこりと言って、ワサビをたっぷりと含んだサラダを出しました。En: Although Daiki realized there were unfamiliar ingredients in the salad, he exclaimed, "Let's eat!"Ja: そのサラダに見覚えのない食材が入っていることに気付きながらも、大樹は「レッツイート！En: and took a bite of that special salad for her.Ja: 」と声を上げ、彼女のためにその特別なサラダを一口食べました。En: Suddenly, Daiki's face turned red, and tears welled up in his eyes.Ja: とたんに、大樹の顔が赤くなり、目が涙で溢れ始めました。En: "This is...Ja: 「これは…ワサビ？En: wasabi?!"Ja: 」大樹は、初めての経験に驚きつつも、そのシチュエーションに爆笑してしまいました。En: Daiki was surprised by the new experience but couldn't help bursting into laughter at the situation.Ja: 春香は大樹の反応に驚き、彼女が間違えて買ったアボカドが実はワサビだったことに気付きました。En: Haruka was surprised by Daiki's reaction and realized the avocado she mistakenly bought was actually wasabi.Ja: 彼女もその間違いに気付いて、大樹と一緒に大笑いしました。En: She also noticed her mistake and burst into laughter with Daiki.Ja: 後日、春香は本当のアボカドを使ったサラダを作り、大樹に見事にリベンジしました。En: Later, Haruka made a salad using real avocados and splendidly got her revenge on Daiki.Ja: それから、このワサビとアボカドのエピソードは二人の間で良い思い出となり、毎度のキャンプで笑いのネタになりました。En: From then on, this wasabi and avocado incident became a good memory between the two, turning into a laughing matter during each camping trip.Ja: そして彼らの絆は、この小さなユーモラスな事件を通じてさらに深まったのです。En: And their bond deepened even further through this small humorous event. Vocabulary Words:friend: 友人city: 市weekend: 週末escape: 逃げるnoise: 騒音camping: キャンプquiet: 静かoutskirts: 近郊prepare: 準備するmagazine: 雑誌salad: サラダavocado: アボカドknowledge: 知識deep: 深いfruit: 果物section: セクションcook: 調理するsmell: 匂いexcitement: 興奮mealtime: 食事時間respect: 尊敬special: 特別wasabi: ワサビsurprised: 驚いたexperience: 経験burst: 破裂laughter: 笑いbond: 絆memory: 思い出

We stayed somewhere TITE KUBO HIMSELF stayed!! Welcome to the Bleach fan's ULTIMATE Japan trip!! We spent $6000 on various Bleach merchandise, figures, gacha, stickers, etc, stayed in the Bleach-themed hotel room, AND one of us is now engaged! Also one of us now owns 8 different Ichigo figures, 1 Nel figure, AND a super rare Hiyori figure :)Join our discord: https://discord.gg/bgtUVfuhGkFollow us: https://twitter.com/theweebsguild https://instagram.com/theweebsguildBuy our merch: https://weebsguildstore.comhttps://weebsguild.comWelcome back to what we're calling the Bleach Boys Filler Arc! With no Bleach news to report we're talking all about Sam's trip to Japan with a special guest, his fiance, Katie! Of course, Jose and Pithes are there as well! We talk about their 14-day itinerary and all the must-see places if you are a Bleach, Bleach Thousand-Year Blood War, or just an anime fan this is the perfect starting point. We cover it all from Tokyo to Kyoto, Osaka, Hakone, Kawazu, and more! Wondering where to get the best Bleach merch in Japan? we got you! Want to know the insider tips to Akihabara? We got you! It's a fun info-filled podcast this week so we hope you all enjoy it!Here's to getting some more Bleach Cour 3 news sometime soon!#Japan #anime #bleachSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bleachboys/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Exactly one year to the date, Blue Dino, along with her sisters, had stood amazed at the sight of the shining Tokyo Sky Tree. Some moments hold your gaze for an eternity, whether it be through pictures or your dreams. Well, this one was too special for Blue Dino to not capture as a postcard as well. So here goes...   Transcription: When you have lived a perfect day with the perfect companions in a perfect city, captivating all your senses all the time, what more of the day, you would wonder, is left to cap it off. That's a question I would not have even thought to ask when my sisters and I made our way back to our rented apartment sitting on the 4th floor of an elevator-free building in Tokyo. One step after another, we climbed, lugging our heavy tummies and still heavier shopping bags; a lethal combination, that as you would expect, had rendered our wallets much too light. But the dropping yens in our bank accounts had also served as a reminder of our dwindling days as tourists in Japan, a place that had never made us feel out of place. And so as we climbed, we also reminisced about each second earned in this charming island country.  The first storey passed reminding ourselves of the bowls and bowls of heavenly ramen we had devoured. As though our sodium-puffed faces were not reminder enough. The second storey climb was dedicated to cracking up over the hungover day spent in the Hakone hot water springs, or onsen as they call it; also how now we call it. By the time the third storey came around, our bags had started slipping off our shoulders and our aching legs had begun to throb. And so we stumbled onto the last flight of stairs. And, to this view. The Tokyo Sky Tree stood tall and proud and unabashed. And we stood gaping at it. The drapings of the night sky and the flickering of the pulsing lights had transformed the view that had gone unappreciated this morning. It felt like for a moment, the tallest tree in Tokyo shone bright only for us three rambling idiots. And perhaps, just for that moment, it did.   Our Website: https://www.likeridingafish.com Follow us on Instagram: @likeridingafish   Music Credits: https://freemusicarchive.org "Woke up this Morning (TP 53)” by Till Paradiso  License: CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode)    Background sound from Pixabay

Day Trip to the Islands off of Shikkoku in the  Kagawa prefecture LWJ Season 3 Ep 14 TimeStamp for start of our talk on the islands off of Takamatsu is: 6:00 Follow the link to share your own story of Japan or our show for the three year celebration this summer :). Link available on my story and in the show's resource document :). https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdP0PK6DsDTo3HFXxxlICFsEF91c-Wr10CeKeREdrqWjg9BrA/viewform?usp=sf_link    Lost Without Japan Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lostwithoutjapan/  Please Consider Kindly Supporting Our Crowd Funded Show By Supporting Us Through Our Shows Patreon: https://patreon.com/lostwithoutjapanpodcast?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Google Shared Maps For This Episode:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/HqwWKZBmzk8DeMiB6 JR Hotel Clement Takamatsu: https://advance.reservation.jp/jr_clement/stay_pc/rsv/index.aspx?hi_id=1&lang=en-US  Heisei Car Rental:  https://www.heisei-car.jp/global/en/camping-cars/  Shikoku Ferry: (There are multiple ferries in the area, make sure the one you choose will take you to where you want to go before purchasing a ticket) http://www.shikokuferry.com/  Megijima CampGround:  https://www.my-kagawa.jp/point/381/  女木島野営場 Megijima Campsite:  女木島野営場 Google Map Link Megijima Guest House & Cafe Megino:  女木島ゲストハウス&カフェ Megino:  https://book.checkinn.jp/en/b26ca9cc1b323f89a0eb1c5a9d2681957227953c3a4a553f4d8fb7b321431907/pkg?from=2024-02-19&to=2024-02-20&ep=61&er=2&people=2&tab=room  Ogijima Lighthouse Campground and Food Services: https://ogijima.site/camp/  Sunset and Cat House (Cafe) https://ogi-sunset-cat-house.business.site/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=referral#gallery Song of the Show:  Is truly fitting for today's talk: Private Beach by the Japanese band SOFFet https://youtu.be/Yi12Dpok9aI?si=6gvo7O0xyiAajlfb  Link to Google Doc that includes Google maps for all cities covered on Lost Without Japan, as well as the link to Amazon for travel purchase recommendations and other useful information for your travel to Japan can be found at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WEVbRmvn8jzxOZPDaypl3UAjxbs1OOSWSftFW1BYXpI/edit?usp=sharing   

Day Trip to Takamatsu Japan in the Shikoku Prefecture LWJ Season 3 Ep 12 TimeStamp for start of our talk on Takamatsu is: 9:17 Please Consider Kindly Supporting Our Crowd Funded Show By Supporting Us Through Our Shows Patreon: https://patreon.com/lostwithoutjapanpodcast?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Google Shared Maps For This Episode:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/5vAdRhNo2ChNidcLA  Tokubus.co.jp (Bus from Tokushima to Takamtsu): https://www.tokubus.co.jp/highwaybus/takamatsu/ Shikoku Ferry: (There are multiple ferries in the area, make sure the one you choose will take you to where you want to go before purchasing a ticket) http://www.shikokuferry.com/  Hanajuki 1st Lodging Choice:  https://reserve.489ban.net/client/hanajyukai/0/plan/search?date=2024%2F02%2F14&numberOfNights=1&roomCount=1&utm_content=mapresults_14-02-2024_1_5269496838986406461H9421430763382689042_US_desktop_selected__&is_ad=false  Tully's Coffee Menu:  https://www.tullys.co.jp/menu/drink/  Komeda Coffee:  https://www.komeda.co.jp/menu/?brand=1 Sanuki Udon Ueharaya:  https://ueharayahonten.com/  New Yashima Aquarium:  https://r.goope.jp/new-yashima-aq/free/price  Shikoku Village:  https://www.shikokumura.or.jp/information/   https://machi.takexp.com/contents/udontown/  Takamatsu Marugame-machi Shopping District:   https://www.kame3.jp/  Takamatsu Tamachi Shopping Street:https://machi.takexp.com/contents/udontown/  Reveur Massage: https://beauty.hotpepper.jp/kr/slnH000238963/  Dormy Inn: https://www.hotespa.net/hotels/chuotakamatsu/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=gbp&utm_campaign=gbpurl  Australian International Drivers License:  https://kart.st/en/drivers-license/australia.html United States International Drivers License:  https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/driving-and-road-safety.html  Lost Without Japan Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lostwithoutjapan/  Link to Google Doc that includes Google maps for all cities covered on Lost Without Japan, as well as the link to Amazon for travel purchase recommendations and other useful information for your travel to Japan can be found at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WEVbRmvn8jzxOZPDaypl3UAjxbs1OOSWSftFW1BYXpI/edit?usp=sharing   

Happy New Year to all!You won't believe what happened, this mix actually had to come out on the 1st of January, when I prepared it and all that I had to do something urgent for a moment so I thought I hit the publish button. Just now I logged on to the platform to see if there was a comment or something and guess what it said in the top corner? "Draft: 1" when I clicked on it I saw that this episode was in the draft area. And that's the story, I'm sorry it took so long but, as they say, better late than never, right?In this mix I bring you the best of the year. I hope you enjoy it and see you in the next mix (which will be soon too). Love you all ❤️❤️Farewell,Bamf.Tracklist:0:00 Nymano - Summer Bump1:22 twuan - Gon Be Alright2:50 Hakone, Mujo - Happy Forest4:29 Kalaido - Teahouse Spirits8:04 Mo Anando - Oase12:44 Yoann Garel, Aphrow - Soul Reflection14:19 Kupla - Carousel16:56 J.Folk - No Worries18:46 Goson - Daylight20:51 Stan Forebee, Inf - Maple Leaves23:24 jhfly - soil harmonics24:30 Knowmadic - Falling26:28 Bamf - Joy28:40 Natasha Ghosh, HM Surf - Nimbasa31:30 mell-ø, Ambulo - Don't worry33:38 juniorodeo, Olin Jei - The Clearing35:40 Blue Wednesday - Summer Rain38:11 brillion., HM Surf - Nightcap40:25 Yasumu, Nadav Cohen - Beneath The Surface42:28 Sleepermane, Dontcry - Vertigo44:25 So.Lo, Dosi - Blank Pages46:32 Allem Iversom, Dontcry - Goodnight, Friend48:48 Allem Iversom - Requiem51:45 Dontcry, cxlt - Waking UpPlaylists: https://bamf.biglink.to/PlaylistsDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/7MBfHrRs39Instagram/Twitter: itsBamf

Revenues from snow-themed travel are forecast to witness rapid growth this winter, as operators offer improved services and consumers indicate increased enthusiasm for hitting the slopes following the country's optimized COVID-19 response measures.预计今年冬季，冰雪主题旅游的收入会迅速增长，随着旅游景点服务不断优化，在国家防疫政策优化后，消费者对滑雪运动的热情不断上涨。Since the holding of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games, teenagers and young children have shown a greater interest in skiing-related activities.自2022年北京冬季奥运会举办以来，青少年和儿童对与滑雪有关的活动表现出巨大的兴趣。Chinese people born in the 1990s and after the year 2000 are the main groups of skiers, according to Nanjing, Jiangsu province-based online travel agency Tuniu.根据位于江苏省南京市的在线旅行社“途牛”的信息，滑雪爱好者主要是九零后和零零后。The number of bookings for skiing-related services made by these two age groups put together accounts for 60 percent of the total such bookings, and the number of children who have gone skiing with their parents is on the rise, Tuniu said.途牛表示，九零后和零零后预定的滑雪相关服务数量占总预订量的60％，与父母同行，开展滑雪运动的儿童数量正在增加。Eyeing the trend of Chinese consumers' higher enthusiasm for skiing, Swiss luxury watchmaker IWC Schaffhausen organized a day on the slopes for young skiers in early December.瞄准中国消费者上涨的滑雪热情，12月初，瑞士豪华手表制造商沙夫豪森IWC组织了一次针对年轻滑雪者的活动，为期一天。The company's brand ambassador, freestyle skier Eileen Gu, showed children how to improve their skiing skills at the Genting Snow Park in Zhangjiakou, Hebei province, during the event.公司的品牌大使、自由式滑雪运动员谷爱凌在活动期间在河北省张家口市的云顶雪公园向儿童们讲授如何提高滑雪技能。IWC said it was the second skiing class it had held with Gu in 2023, after hosting one in Colorado, the United States, earlier in the year.IWC表示，这是公司2023年第二次与谷爱凌共同举办滑雪课程，第一次的举办地在美国科罗拉多州。This reflects the company's commitment to helping children believe in themselves through sports, it said.这体现了公司致力于通过体育帮助儿童变得更加自信。"We strongly believe sport is important for the integration of children. It unites them, gives them confidence and can help them feel good about themselves. So, it means a lot to us to be able to create environments where children can experience the fun and joy of sport," said Franziska Gsell, chief marketing officer of IWC.IWC的首席营销官弗朗西斯卡·吉塞尔（音译）表示：“我们坚信，体育在增进儿童之间的凝集力方面至关重要。体育团结儿童，给予他们信心，帮助他们变得更加自信。因此，我们重视创造运动环境，让儿童在其中体验运动的乐趣。”China is one of the most dynamic luxury markets for the company and IWC is confident about its operations in the country, it said.中国是IWC最具活力的高端市场之一，该公司对其在中国的运营充满信心。During the ongoing skiing season, there has been high demand for skiing-related activity from residents in Shanghai, Beijing, Nanjing, and Guangzhou and Shenzhen in Guangdong province, Tuniu found.当前正处于滑雪季，途牛的数据显示，上海、北京、南京、广州和深圳的市民对滑雪相关活动的需求旺盛。The widespread popularity of ice and snow sports and the emergence of indoor ski resorts and snow parks have enabled people from the southern regions of China to experience skiing-related activities at any time of the year, it said.途牛指出，冰雪运动的普及，室内滑雪场和雪公园的发展，使得华南地区的人们可以在任何季节开展与滑雪相关的活动。Popular domestic destinations for snowboarders include Northeast China, Yunnan province, Guizhou province and the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region.国内热门的滑雪目的地有：东北地区、云南省、贵州省和新疆维吾尔自治区。Overseas destinations for ice and snow trips have also caught the attention of Chinese travelers.海外冰雪胜地也吸引着中国游客。Some sought-after destinations include Finland, Switzerland, Denmark, Norway and Iceland.热门的滑雪目的地包括芬兰、瑞士、丹麦、挪威和冰岛。Tuniu said all of its group tours to Finland in November and December were sold out, and some travelers have even booked trips for March.途牛表示，该公司旗下11月和12月所有赴芬兰的旅游团名额均已售罄，一些旅行者甚至已经预订了三月的行程。In addition, young Chinese consumers have been attracted to high-end hot springs in the winter season.此外，冬季，年轻的中国消费者青睐高端温泉。In designing its domestic group-tour products, Tuniu said it combines the preferences of travelers and the advantages of destinations, while also adding hot spring resorts or hot spring-themed hotels in its itineraries.途牛表示，在设计国内团队旅游产品时，他们结合了游客的偏好和旅游目的地的优势，在行程中设置温泉度假村或以温泉为主题的酒店。"An increasing number of Chinese consumers are no longer satisfied with traditional hot spring experiences, and they are seeking more diversified, personalized and high-quality hot spring vacation products," said Qi Chunguang, vice-president of Tuniu.途牛的副总裁齐春光表示：“越来越多的中国消费者不再满足于传统的温泉体验，他们正在寻求更多样化、个性化和高质量的温泉度假产品。”Moreover, the accelerated recovery of the outbound tourism market and supply of increasingly premium products has meant that bookings of overseas hot spring tours by Chinese travelers are also climbing.此外，出境旅游市场的加速复苏和日益优化的产品供应，增加了中国游客对海外温泉游的预订量。In November, the number of bookings for outbound hot spring tours accounted for 15 percent of the total orders for overseas tours, Tuniu found.途牛的数据显示，11月，出境温泉游的预订数量占海外旅游总订单量的15％。Hot springs in a number of Japanese cities such as Nagoya and Hakone have received good bookings, while some unique hot spring experiences in Iceland, Switzerland, Thailand and Turkiye have also seen significant increases in bookings, said the travel agency.途牛表示，一些日本城市，如名古屋和箱根的温泉广受欢迎，而冰岛、瑞士、泰国和土耳其的一些特色温泉游的预订量也显著上升。Hot springsn. 温泉

On this episode of Japan Station, I talk about my experience walking 500 km from Kyoto to Tokyo in September-October 2023. Check it out to learn about the Tokaido Challenge (a.k.a. the craziest adventure I've ever had in Japan). Topics Discussed What the Tōkaidō Challenge is What the Tōkaidō road is The many different Tōkaidō raods that exist When I started walking How long it took to walk from Kyoto to Tokyo The difficulties I had to face while walking the Tōkaidō The parts of the Tōkaidō I had to omit The difficult areas of the Tōkaidō road About the Hakone area of the Tōkaidō road (Kyū Tōkaidō/Kyūkaidō) About getting lost About the 53 stations/post towns of the Tōkaidō About the famous series of woodblock prints depicting the 53 stations of the Tōkaidō The usual amount I would walk on any given day while walking from Kyoto to Tokyo About getting lost in the middle of some rice fields in rural Japan About walking through a tunnel in Kyoto About getting stopped by police in Japan About falling down in Mishima How helpful people were About the excellent customer service I experienced What I ate during my walk from Kyoto to Tokyo Where I stayed/slept while walking from Kyoto to Tokyo About the difficulties of trying to find food on my own About the weather About the arriving in Nihonbashi in Tokyo About the party I held at Pintology Tokyo About meeting Kuro About the coastline between Shizuoka City and Yaizu Why I do what I do And much more Support on Patreon & Ko-fi If you enjoy Ichimon Japan and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on Patreon.com. You can join for just $1 a month. Patrons get first access to podcast episodes, as well as updates on what I'm working on for JapanKyo.com. If you join the $3 a month tier you get access to the back catalog of the Japanese Plus Alpha podcast (a short series on interesting Japanese words and features of the Japanese language). If you would like to do a one time donation, that is also possible. Just use the Ko-fi link below. All donations are greatly appreciated! And if you can't support financially, that's ok. Consider telling a friend about the show! Support on Patreon https://patreon.com/japankyo Support on Ko-fi https://www.ko-fi.com/japankyo Links, Videos, Etc. A few links for things mentioned int he video. Hawaii Association of the Blind: https://hawaii.acb.org/ My X/Twitter post announcing the completion of the Tokaido Challenge: https://twitter.com/TheVegaTony/status/1714940372374458608 My personal X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheVegaTony The MAJISON X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/majisonchan Follow JapanKyo on Social Media Facebook (@JapankyoNews) https://www.facebook.com/JapankyoNews/ X/Twitter (@JapankyoNews) https://twitter.com/japankyonews My Personal X/Twitter (@TheVegaTony) https://twitter.com/TheVegaTony Instagram (@JapanKyoNews) https://instagram.com/japankyonews YouTube (@JapanKyoNews) https://www.youtube.com/@japankyonews For More Visit JapanKyo.com For more of my Japan-focused content, visit the JapanKyo website JapanKyo.com  

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Hello!Finally I bring you a mix for fall, finally the season of wearing sweatshirts and sweaters on the street begins (I love it). I have received many emails asking me if I have Discord server, I have it but I do not use it, honestly because I have no time. I will put it in the description but I don't usually go there much.In this mix you will find all the new songs released during this month, I hope you can find a new favorite artist because there is a huge variety!That's all from me, enjoy this month and its holiday, see you next month, love you all!Farewell,Bamf.Tracklist:0:00 Samwise, johto - bloom. [intro…]1:05 Wun Two, Beats for Trees - Bush Pilot2:29 BLUE STEEL, Cushy - The Bonfire5:03 Skeptika - Mezzanine6:07 U-WARRIOR Grmmr.126 - Blueberry Crunchy Pie8:27 Leavv, dennisivnvc - Coast10:21 twuan - Gon Be Alright11:50 Mayaewk - Movements13:35 Elijah Who - black coffee14:45 Hakone, Mujo - Happy Forest16:22 Aphrow - Lion Dance.18:12 Tenno - Shukumei21:26 Magnole, Mondo Loops - View From Above23:06 Yasumu - Lakeside25:08 Worldtraveller - Higher Consciousness26:55 Tenno - Unmei29:13 Tin., seeyouthere - Fallen31:25 Chau Sara - Bridgehead33:15 Krynoze, after noon - Come Home35:26 Mondo Loops, Bcalm - The Passage Of Time37:21 Casiio, Sleepermane - Out Of Hand39:25 96 Zeus, Lenny Loops - we didn't exist yesterday41:49 stream_error, nrg - One Night43:51 HM Surf, Natasha Ghosh, IMA - Nasim46:15 softy, Dontcry - White NoisePlaylists: https://bamf.biglink.to/PlaylistsDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/7MBfHrRs39Contact: bamfwav@gmail.comInstagram/Twitter: itsBamf

Making The Most Of Your Last Day And Night In Japan:  Lost Without Japan Season 3 Ep 3 TimeStamp for start of our talk on Izumisano on the outskirts of Osaka is: 9:48 with the daytrip talk starting at : 16:54   Buy the show a Ko-Fi :) (:   https://ko-fi.com/lostwithoutjapan Please Consider Kindly Supporting Our Crowd Funded Show By Supporting Us Through Our Shows Patreon: https://patreon.com/lostwithoutjapanpodcast?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Link to Google Doc that includes Google maps for all cities covered on Lost Without Japan, as well as the link to Amazon for travel purchase recommendations and other useful information for your travel to Japan can be found at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WEVbRmvn8jzxOZPDaypl3UAjxbs1OOSWSftFW1BYXpI/edit?usp=sharing  Google Shared Maps For This Episode:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/JDvHqSqErqeahsRJ6  Guest House Izumi (Air BNB talk first choice) https://goo.gl/maps/MDaG43DNJA6mW3FZ6  Kura Hotel Izumisano (2ns AirBNB option) https://goo.gl/maps/2SV1Ye171JJm7whw7  Landromat エコラックス・ランドリー アクアマリン泉佐野みなと店（コインランドリーhttps://goo.gl/maps/L6iqvk4vcjsukjGaA  Super Star Records:  https://gool.gl/maps/Qi2nMjpu6dLYAUYUA  Icora Mall Izumisano:  https://goo.gl/maps/E1yqfEoEmwQDNUzH7  Unique Ramen Resteraunt:  https://goo.gl/maps/GiX56uD7aKLtJrfF7  Sakura Coffee Izumisano https://goo.gl/maps/46rKkpoGtjiE3Fdr9  REF or Refukankuizumisano by Besseruhoteruzu: https://go-vesselhotels.reservation.jp/en/hotels/refkankuizumisano  Danbara Park and Cemetary:  https://goo.gl/maps/ocqFjDhKWifw9wmGA  Kaizuka Ibuki Village: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ocetDXWaxdr9k4P79  Songs of the Show:  Artist: Skandal Song: Shunkan Sentimental: https://youtu.be/2kXLZ9_GwIc?si=T5fusZpacu0xcX-5  Link to Google Doc that includes Google maps for all cities covered on Lost Without Japan, as well as the link to Amazon for travel purchase recommendations and other useful information for your travel to Japan can be found at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WEVbRmvn8jzxOZPDaypl3UAjxbs1OOSWSftFW1BYXpI/edit?usp=sharing  INSTA 360 X3 Show Link:  If you would like to help support the show and you're looking to purchase an Insta360 X3 please consider using our affiliate link. https://www.insta360.com/sal/x3?insrc=INRHVML   

We finally made it for my return trip plus my sons first visit to Japan.  Although the audio is far from great I am sure you will enjoy hearing our reactions as we share about our time in Japan.  Thank you all so much for helping make season 3 of the show a reality.  Your continued support meamns the world.  There are some sporadic explitives in this episode with the bulk of them in our final reflextion sometime after the 1 hour and 30 minute mark. Buy the show a Ko-Fi :) (:   https://ko-fi.com/lostwithoutjapan Please Consider Kindly Supporting Our Crowd Funded Show By Supporting Us Through Our Shows Patreon: https://patreon.com/lostwithoutjapanpodcast?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Link to Google Doc that includes Google maps for all cities covered on Lost Without Japan, as well as the link to Amazon for travel purchase recommendations and other useful information for your travel to Japan can be found at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WEVbRmvn8jzxOZPDaypl3UAjxbs1OOSWSftFW1BYXpI/edit?usp=sharing  Link to Google Doc that includes Google maps for all cities covered on Lost Without Japan, as well as the link to Amazon for travel purchase recommendations and other useful information for your travel to Japan can be found at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WEVbRmvn8jzxOZPDaypl3UAjxbs1OOSWSftFW1BYXpI/edit?usp=sharing  INSTA 360 X3 Show Link:  If you would like to help support the show and you're looking to purchase an Insta360 X3 please consider using our affiliate link. https://www.insta360.com/sal/x3?insrc=INRHVML

E86 - Extrait Dans cet épisode, Adeline nous raconte Hakone. Pour écouter l'épisode en entier : 2 semaines eu Japon avec un bébé  ****************************************************************************************************************************** ✅ Mon blog Famille & Voyages https://familleetvoyages.com ✅ Et si tu me taguais sur un de ces réseaux

E86 - Adeline est photographe et vidéaste, adore voyager, faire des blagues toutes nulles et boire des mojitos. Et si elle peut faire les trois à la fois c'est encore mieux

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The increase will go into effect from spring 2023. 該計畫是要將包括山手線、中央線與京濱東北線等16條JR東日本主要路線的票價調漲10日圓（8美分）。新的票價將自2023年春天起生效。 The transport ministry in December 2021 created a new system of adding fares to a ticket to pay for the installation of platform safety doors and elevators at train stations. （日本）國土交通省在2021年12月創設一項新制度，將調漲的票價金額用來支付在車站設置月台安全門與電梯的費用。 Ministry officials said JR East is the first railway company to announce a specific plan. 國土交通省官員說，JR東日本是第一個（因應該制度）宣布明確計畫的鐵道業者。 Next Article Topic: Tasty TV: Japanese professor creates flavorful screen 美味的電視：日本教授發明有滋味的螢幕 Japan's Meiji University professor Homei Miyashita has developed a prototype lickable TV screen that can imitate food flavors, another step towards creating a multi-sensory viewing experience. 日本明治大學教授宮下芳明發明出一款可舔式原型電視螢幕，具有模仿食物味道的功能，朝創造多感官收視體驗邁進另一步。 The device, called Taste the TV (TTTV), uses a carousel of 10 flavor canisters that spray in combination to create the taste of a particular food. The flavor sample then rolls on hygienic film over a flat TV screen for the viewer to try. 這個名為「品嚐電視」的裝置內部設置裝有10種口味的罐子，可噴出調製成特定食物的味道，再輸送到平面電視螢幕的衛生薄膜上，讓觀看者品嚐。 In the COVID-19 era, this kind of technology can enhance the way people connect and interact with the outside world, said Miyashita. 宮下說，在新冠肺炎流行時期，這樣的科技可改善人們與外界連結和互動的方式。 "The goal is to make it possible for people to have the experience of something like eating at a restaurant on the other side of the world, even while staying at home," he said. A commercial version would cost about 100,000 yen to make. 他說：「目標是讓人們即使待在家，也能擁有類似於在世界另一端上餐廳吃飯的體驗。」商業機製作成本約為10萬日圓（約2萬4300台幣）。Source article: https://features.ltn.com.tw/english/article/paper/1510384 ; https://features.ltn.com.tw/english/article/paper/1510139 Next Article Topic: Shinzo Abe - Japan's longest-serving prime minister Shinzo Abe smashed records as Japan's longest-serving prime minister, championing ambitious economic reform and forging key diplomatic relationships while weathering scandals. 安倍晉三打破了日本首相任期的最長紀錄，他支持雄心勃勃的經濟改革，並在經歷醜聞的同時建立了關鍵的外交關係。 Nearly two years after poor health forced him to leave office, the 67-year-old was shot during a campaign event in the western region of Nara on Friday last week. 在他因健康狀況不佳而被迫下台後兩年，六十七歲的他上週五在奈良西部地區一場競選活動中被槍殺。 Abe was a sprightly 52 when he first became prime minister in 2006, the youngest person to occupy the job in the postwar era. 安倍在二○○六年首次擔任首相時年僅五十二歲，是戰後日本最年輕的首相。 He was seen as a symbol of change and youth, but also brought the pedigree of a third-generation politician groomed from birth by an elite, conservative family. Abe's first term was turbulent, plagued by scandals and discord, and capped by an abrupt resignation. 他被視為變革與年輕的象徵，但他也是出身精英保守家庭的政治家族第三代。 安倍的第一個任期動盪不安，飽受醜聞與不和的紛擾，並以突然辭職告終。 - They called it ‘Abenomics' - He ran again, and Japan's revolving prime ministerial door brought him back to office in 2012. It ended a turbulent period in which prime ministers sometimes changed at a rate of one a year. With Japan still staggering from the effects of the 2011 tsunami and subsequent nuclear disaster at Fukushima — and a brief opposition government lashed for flip-flopping and incompetence — Abe offered a seemingly safe pair of hands. 他再次參選，日本的首相旋轉門讓他在二○一二年再度擔任首相。 這終結了日本首相更替頻繁（有時只做了一年便下台）的動盪時期。 當時日本仍因二○一一年海嘯及之後福島核災的影響而步履蹣跚，以及短暫執政、被批評為政策出爾反爾及無能的反對黨政府——在此情況下，安倍看來是穩健的選擇。 And he had a plan: Abenomics. The scheme to revive Japan's economy — the world's third-biggest, but more than two decades into stagnation — involved vast government spending, massive monetary easing and cutting red tape. Abe also sought to boost the country's flagging birth rate by making workplaces more friendly to parents, particularly mothers. 而且他有個計畫：「安倍經濟學」。 重振日本——這世界第三大經濟體，但已陷入停滯二十多年——經濟的計畫，有賴大量政府支出、大規模貨幣寬鬆，以及削減繁文縟節。 He pushed through controversial consumption tax hikes to help finance nurseries and plug gaps in Japan's overstretched social security system. While there was some progress with reform, the economy's bigger structural problems remained. Deflation proved stubborn and the economy was in recession even before the coronavirus struck in 2020. Abe's star waned further during the pandemic, with his approach criticized as confused and slow, driving his approval ratings down to some of the lowest of his tenure. 安倍還試圖營造對父母，尤其是對母親更友善的工作環境，來提高日本不斷下降的出生率。 他推動調高消費稅這具爭議性的政策，以資助托兒所並補強日本負擔過重的社會福利系統。 雖然改革取得了一些進展，但更大的經濟結構性問題依然存在。 事實證明，通貨緊縮很頑強，甚至在二○二○年冠狀病毒來襲之前，經濟就已陷入衰退。 安倍的光環在疫情期間變得更加黯淡，他的做法被批評為混亂及緩慢，讓他的支持率降至任期內最低。 - Political storms - - 政治風暴 - On the international stage, Abe took a hard line on North Korea, but sought a peacemaker role between the US and Iran. He prioritized a close personal relationship with Donald Trump in a bid to protect Japan's key alliance from the then-US president's “America First” mantra, and tried to mend ties with Russia and China. 在國際舞台上，安倍對北韓採取強硬立場，但又想在美國和伊朗之間扮演和平推手的角色。 他優先考慮跟美國總統唐納‧川普建立密切的個人關係，以保護日本的關鍵同盟免受當時川普口號「美國優先」的影響，並試圖修補與俄國及中國的關係。 But the results were mixed: Trump remained eager to force Japan to pay more for US troops stationed in the country, a deal with Russia on disputed northern islands stayed elusive, and a plan to invite Xi Jinping for a state visit fell by the wayside. Abe also pursued a hard line with South Korea over unresolved wartime disputes and continued to float plans to revise Japan's pacifist constitution. 但結果好壞參半：川普仍急於迫使日本為駐紮在日本的美軍支付更多費用，日本與俄國對北部島嶼主權之糾紛仍難以達成協議，邀請習近平進行國事訪問的計畫也被擱置。 日本與南韓間懸而未決的戰時爭端，安倍也採強硬立場，並繼續提出修改日本和平憲法的計畫。 Throughout his tenure, he weathered political storms including cronyism allegations that dented approval ratings but did little to affect his power, in part thanks to the weakness of the opposition. Abe had been due to stay on until late 2021, giving him an opportunity to see out one final event in his historic tenure — the postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics Games.But in a shock announcement, he stepped down in August 2020, with a recurrence of ulcerative colitis ending his second term, too. 在他整個任期內，他經受住了政治風暴，包括裙帶關係的指控，這些指控讓他的支持率降低，但對他的權力幾乎沒有影響，部分原因是反對派的軟弱。安倍原定留任至二○二一年底，讓他有機會在史上最長任期內看見最後一件大事——延期的二○二○年東京奧運。 然而，他令人震驚地宣布在二○二○年八月下台，潰瘍性結腸炎的復發也結束了他的第二個任期。Source article: https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/lang/archives/2022/07/12/2003781569 Next Article Topic: Tokyo June heatwave worst since 1875 as power supply creaks under strain Japan baked under scorching temperatures for a fourth successive day on Tuesday, as the capital's heat broke nearly 150-year-old records for June and authorities warned power supply remained tight enough to raise the spectre of cuts. 日本週二連續第4天受炙熱高溫所苦，首善之地打破將近150年來的6月高溫紀錄，政府警告電力供應依然吃緊，增加斷電之虞。 Temperatures in Tokyo hit 35.1 C by 1 p.m local time on Tuesday. For a second day, authorities asked consumers in the Tokyo area to conserve electricity to avoid a looming power cut - but in moderation. 東京氣溫在週二下午1點達到攝氏35.1度。政府連續第二天要求東京地區用戶節約用電—但是適度地—以避免可能的斷電。 "Apparently there are some elderly people who have turned off their air conditioners because we are asking people to save energy, but please - it's this hot - don't hesitate about cooling off," trade and industry minister Koichi Hagiuda told a news conference. 經濟產業大臣萩生田光一在記者會上說，「顯然有一些老人因為我們要求民眾節約能源而關掉空調，但是，拜託，天氣這麼熱，請不要猶豫涼快一下」。 Next Article Topic: Penguins at a Japanese aquarium are being fed cheaper fish - and they aren't happy 日本水族館的企鵝被餵食較便宜的魚—牠們不開心 An aquarium employee waves a mackerel near a penguin － but there's no reaction. When she moves the fish closer to its beak, the penguin turns away haughtily. An otter sniffs the fish, then runs away. 一名水族館員工拿著鯖魚在一隻企鵝身邊揮舞，但是企鵝沒反應。當她把魚靠近企鵝嘴邊，這隻企鵝倨傲地別過頭。一隻水獺聞了聞這隻鯖魚，然後游走。 Before, the Hakone-en Aquarium offered penguins and otters "aji," or Japanese horse mackerel, which the animals readily ate. 箱根園水族館之前給企鵝和水獺吃日本竹筴魚，牠們很樂意吃。 The price of aji has increased by 20% to 30% since last year, the aquarium said. So to cut costs, in May the aquarium switched to a cheaper alternative － "saba," or mackerel. 水族館說，自去年以來，竹夾魚價格已經上漲20%到30%。因此，為了削減成本，館方五月改用較便宜的替代品：鯖魚。 It has not been well received. The aquarium says penguins and otters have their preferred type of fish and the aquarium tries its best to accommodate their needs. 但是此舉並不很受到歡迎。水族館說，企鵝和水獺都有牠們偏好的魚種，館方設法盡量滿足他們的需要。Source article: https://features.ltn.com.tw/english/article/paper/1530996 ; https://features.ltn.com.tw/english/article/paper/1532193

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