Podcasts about Happy Science

Original airdate: May 3, 2022 The term Bushido literally means the way of a warrior. It's been used in Japan since the 9th century when samurai soldiers bravely served their lords. Today, Bushido is seen as a collection of ideals that lead to fidelity to one's values and self-improvement. My guest, Yoichi Utebi, believes that Bushido can serve us well in dealing with our personal and collective challenges. Yoichi Utebi is a movie producer and lecturer. Born in Japan, Yoichi grew up in Lebanon and the U.S. and where he was exposed to multiple cultures and ethnicities. After 12 years of experience in marketing and management in IT companies, Yoichi decided to join Happy Science, a spiritual movement in Japan, as a minister and lecturer, and produce movies. During our conversation, Yoichi talks about the Samurai's bushido code of conduct and ideals and how we can apply it in our lives. Bushido is showcased in his new movie “The Cherry Bushido” a film about a young devotee and group of friends who unite to protect Japan from the threat of extinction by its neighboring country.

What happens when self-declared prophets, alien messengers, and doomsday fanatics build secret empires in plain sight — and convince others to follow them to the end of the world?Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateIN THIS #WeirdDarkness EPISODE: From alien creators to doomsday cults hiding in plain sight, we pull back the curtain on the world's strangest belief systems — and the chilling truths behind them.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Lead-In00:02:18.248 = Show Open00:03:18.994 = About Cults00:05:04.052 = Congregation of Light00:08:45.183 = The Raëlian Movement00:10:45.318 = The Builders of the Adytum (B.O.T.A.)00:15:17.072 = The Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (FLDS)00:18:04.813 = Ching Hai00:20:48.211 = Happy Science (Kōfuku-no-Kagaku)00:23:17.758 = Eckankar00:25:10.055 = The Church Universal and Triumphant (CUT)00:27:57.211 = The Twelve Tribes (Vine Christian Community Church)00:33:08.644 = The Apostles of Infinite Love00:35:59.058 = The Brethren (The Body of Christ / Brothers and Sisters / The Garbage Eaters)00:38:09.026 = The House of Yahweh00:40:59.328 = The United Nuwaubian Nation of Moors (The Nuwaubian Nation)00:43:33.076 = The Church of Bible Understanding00:47:44.784 = What Attracts People to Cults?00:49:33.190 = Christianity00:52:18.138 = Show Close, Verse, and Final Thought00:53:54.511 = Additional Cult Entry I Forgot To IncludeSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…Music: Midnight SyndicateWeird Darkness them: Alibi MusicNew York Post - “Inside Manhattan's secret ‘cult'”. *** News.com.au - “Congregation for the Light: Inside New York's ‘cult next door'” *** Sinisterhood Podcast - Episode 16: “Congregation for the Light” *** The Commentator - “The Cult Around the Corner” *** Brooklyn Magazine - “Murray Hill Has A Secret Homophobic Aryan Doomsday Cult” *** https://yucommentator.org/2018/10/cult-stern-35th-the-light *** https://nypost.com/2014/11/02/the-secret-society-cult-that-operates-out-of-murray-hill/ ***https://www.researchgate.net/publication/381978851_Raelism_An_Unconventional_Religious_Pathway_to_Transhumanism*** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ra%C3%ABlism *** https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/religion-and-philosophy/raelism *** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clonaid *** https://www.bota.org/ ***https://www.botaineurope.org/ *** https://articles.skeptics.nz/2023/04/24/builders-of-the-adytum-the-tarot-cards-and-qabalah-in-naenae *** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Builders_of_the_Adytum *** https://ilovehistory.utah.gov/1847-1904-lds-practice-of-polygamy/ *** https://www.watchman.org/profiles/pdf/fldsprofile.pdf ***https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fundamentalist_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-Day_Saints *** https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ching_Hai ***https://www.godsdirectcontact.org/spiritualpractice/Master_Ching_Hai.htm *** https://suprememastertv.com/en1/v/211271952624.html *** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ching_Hai *** https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ching_Hai *** https://nypost.com/2018/01/11/the-cult-leader-behind-the-worlds-fast-growing-vegan-chain/ ***https://open.library.ubc.ca/cIRcle/collections/ubccommunityandpartnerspublicati/52387/items/1.0385823 *** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Happy_Science *** https://eng.the-liberty.com/2016/6323/ *** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Happiness_Realization_Party *** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryuho_Okawa *** https://www.cdamm.org/articles/cut-tsl *** https://summitlighthouse.org/aboutus/church-universal-and-triumphant/ *** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_Universal_and_Triumphant ***https://articles1.icsahome.com/articles/denouement-of-the-prophets--cult-the-church-universal-and-triumphant-in-decline *** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Clare_Prophet *** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twelve_Tribes_communities *** https://people.com/adam-arthur-rosenthal-twelve-tribes-religious-sect-accused-murder-8753907 *** https://nypost.com/2018/06/05/religious-cult-probed-for-child-labor-after-factory-expose/ *** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apostles_of_Infinite_Love *** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean-Gaston_Tremblay *** https://ktxs.com/news/big-country/ktxs-special-report-mystery-still-surrounds-house-of-yahweh-*** https://www.watchman.org/profiles/pdf/houseofyahwehprofile.pdf ***https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unfulfilled_Watch_Tower_Society_predictions *** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_of_Yahweh *** https://www.apologeticsindex.org/316-house-of-yahweh *** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuwaubian_Nation *** https://people.com/crime/story-behind-united-nuwaubian-nation-moors-georgia-cult *** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dwight_York *** https://www.adl.org/resources/news/leader-anti-government-sect-sentenced-135-years *** https://www.splcenter.org/resources/extremist-files/nuwaubian-nation-moors/ *** https://billygraham.org/answers/how-is-christianity-different-from-other-religions=====(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: March 28, 2025EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/cults

EPISODE 133 | Cult Pop Suicide: Japanese Cults Japan is a land of many contradictions - very forward-looking but also retrograde. And when it comes to the spiritual side of things, quite a few people seem to fall for various cults, scammers and charlatans. And just offbeat beliefs, like that Jesus' brother died on the cross while He moved to Aomori Prefecture in northern Honshu, where he married and taught and lived until 106. Like what we do? Then buy us a beer or three via our page on Buy Me a Coffee.  Review us here or on IMDb. And seriously, subscribe, will ya?  SECTIONS 04:52 - Hey Mister Banjo - The Yamagishi Society 07:28 - Hotaru no Hikari (Light of the Fireflies) -  Mahikari, the World True Light Civilization Religious Organization 10:34 - Nagaragawa Enka (The Enka of the Nagara River) - Life Space Movement, shakty pat and a mummy 15:44 - Katatsumuri Samba (Snail Samba) - Ho No Hana Sanpōgyō, the Flower of Buddhist Teaching; Hogen Fukunaga and Yogesh Gandhi donate money to the DNC, kick off Chinagate 23:54 - Orokamono (Fool) - Pana-Wave Laboratory, electromagnetic waves, Tama-chan the arctic seal, a police standoff and the end of the world 33:50 - Doctor Head's World Tower - Happy Science, EL Cantare, gods from Venus, Komei No Kai sells water, Happy Science gets political, sets records, gets in beefs and embraces MAGA, pioneers "spiritual vaccines" 43:41 - Lunatic Doll: Ansatsu Keikoku (Assassination Warning) - Aum Shinrikyo has a real bad attitude, the sarin gas attacks of March 20, 1995 plus other crimes before and after 54:26 - Japanese police are unprepared for NRMs, online suicide cults, hikikomori Music by Fanette Ronjat More Info Expo 2025 website Apples, boogie and shamisen: A Brief look at Japanese Popular Music during the Allied Occupation Kazuya Kosaka & the Wagon Masters - Hey Mister Banjo ‘Rokabiri': The Music That Shook Japan on Japan Nakama Glow of the Fireflies/Hotaru no hikari song Japanese Enka Music Nagaragawa Enka song performed by Junko Ishihara Katatsumuri Samba song by Onyanko Club Orokamono song by Masahiko Kondo The World Tower song by Flipper's Guitar Black Hole song by Mari Hamada Keeping the Faith: Christ's Tomb in Aomori and Japanese Religion on Nippon.com The Grave of Jesus Christ on Travel Japan The 5 Scariest Japanese Cults on Japan Daily 10 Bizarre Japanese Cults You've Probably Never Heard Of on Listverse Rise of Japanese cults on BBC Japanese Society and Religion on the Eve of the 21st Century by MAEKAWA Michiko Whatever happened to Yamagishi? in Japan Times The Yamagishi Association: successful, moneyless, leaderless network of communes in Japan and elsewhere on Lowimpact.org Sukyo Mahikari North America website World Divine Light website Japanese Cults–Koji Takahashi and the Life Space Movement on Japan Powered The Corpse And The Cult in Newsweek Life Space Movement (Shakty Pay Guru Foundation) Raided in Japan on Center for Studies on New Religions Life Space guru denies suggesting man leave hospital on Japan Times A battle over mummified body renews worry about Japan cults on DeseretNews Ho No Hana Sanpogyo on Apologetics Index 1996 United States campaign finance controversy on Wikipedia New Religious Movement Raided in Japan: Ho No Hana on CESNUR Honohana foot-cult guru gets 12 years for fraud on Japan Times Pana Wave Laboratory on World Religions and Spirituality Project Doomsday cult makes waves in Japan in The Guardian Probing Pana Wave's nature The Latest Japanese Cult Panic in Religion in the News Pana Wave at the Cult Education Institute A nation's fate is sealed - Guardian article on Tama-chan Foreigners seek same rights as seal on Japan Times Pana Wave: Doomsday and Tama-chan the Seal video Pana Wave pictures Happy Science website Japan's infamous ‘happy' cult sets sights on the United States The Happy Science Religious Movement Claims to Hold the Cure for COVID-19 A Japanese Cult That Believes Its Leader Is an Alien From Venus Is Speaking at CPAC How a fringe religious movement in Japan built a pro-Trump social media empire Happy Science Is the Laziest Cult Ever on Vice Why is Japan the ideal country according to the Alt-Right movement Japan's rising right-wing nationalism video Consideration of the Status of Conspiracy Theories in Japan Based on Attempts at Regime Destruction Overseas in International Information Network Analysis QAnon Is Alive and Well in Japan Aum Shinrikyo: The Japanese cult behind the Tokyo Sarin attack on BBC Chronology of Aum Shinrikyo's CBW Activities paper Aum Shinrikyo report at the Ministry of Justice Revisiting Aum Shinrikyo: New Insights into the Most Extensive Non-State Biological Weapons Program to Date Aleph official website (in Japanese) Aum Sect/Shoko Asahara on Cult Education Institute Religion-Making in Japan's Courts of Law Conspiracy Theories and Their Believers in Contemporary Japan New Religions in Japan Yearning for spiritual leadership, Japan has spawned a rash of apocalyptic religions and ominously popular sects at the Cult Education Institute Japanese New Religious Movements: An Introduction by Franz Weiner in the Handbook of East Asian New Religious Movement Japan's chilling Internet suicide pacts Japan suicide websites targeted after 'house of horrors' Hikikomori, A Japanese Culture-Bound Syndrome of Social Withdrawal? A Proposal for DSM-V Follow us on social: Facebook Twitter Bluesky Other Podcasts by Derek DeWitt DIGITAL SIGNAGE DONE RIGHT - Winner of a 2022 Gold Quill Award, 2022 Gold MarCom Award, 2021 AVA Digital Award Gold, 2021 Silver Davey Award, 2020 Communicator Award of Excellence, and on numerous top 10 podcast lists.  PRAGUE TIMES - A city is more than just a location - it's a kaleidoscope of history, places, people and trends. This podcast looks at Prague, in the center of Europe, from a number of perspectives, including what it is now, what is has been and where it's going. It's Prague THEN, Prague NOW, Prague LATER 

This week on Build a Vibrant Culture, we're diving into the world of happy workplaces with the delightful Megan Cook, Co-Founder and Chief Administrative Officer of Happy Companies. Megan is passionate about helping others build exceptional teams and believes in the power of understanding to foster deeper connections for personal and professional growth. As a self-professed data nerd, she loves diving into numbers and oversees critical functions like HR, finance, and administrative operations at Happy Companies. Megan collaborates closely with the Happy Science team to enhance workplace behaviors and dynamics through the Happy assessment. Her goal? To ignite passion in everyone, helping them feel understood and empowered to be their best selves. Megan shares how you can transform your company culture from "meh" to magnificent.In this episode, you'll discover:[02:30] Why HR needs to ditch the "principal's office" vibe and embrace people-power[14:45] The secret sauce for building trust and connection (even in remote teams!)[21:30] How assessments can be your BFF in understanding team dynamics[23:00] The power of the Happy Assessment in boosting workplace relationships[44:00] Why AI might actually help us be more human at work (really!)[50:00] The power of being a lifelong learner and book nerd (unite!)Ready to level up your leadership? Try these:[36:15] Schedule intentional connection time with your team (popcorn optional, but recommended!)[24:00] Embrace assessments to decode those tricky work style differences[46:30] Use tech to streamline the boring stuff so you can focus on the people stuff[51:30] Pick up a leadership book and get your learn on!A big thank you to Megan Cook for bringing her enthusiasm, expertise, and infectious passion for creating vibrant workplace cultures to our show. Her insights on building connections, embracing technology, and fostering continuous learning are sure to inspire leaders to create happier, more engaged teams. We're grateful for her time and can't wait to see the positive impact she continues to make in the world of work!Book Nook (aka Resources Mentioned):"Actualized Leadership: Meeting Your Shadow and Maximizing Your Potential" by William Sparks"Rocket Fuel: The One Essential Combination That Will Get You More of What You Want from Your Business" by Gino WickmanAnything by Patrick Lencioni (Megan's on a binge!)"Work Rules! Insights from Inside Google That Will Transform How You Live and Lead" by Laszlo Bock"The 5 Levels of Leadership: Proven Steps to Maximize Your Potential" by John Maxwell"Servant Leadership: A Journey into the Nature of Legitimate Power and Greatness" by Robert GreenleafWant more Megan in your life? (We don't blame you!)Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megancook-hc23/Check out Happy CompaniesTry Happy FREE!! 

A new religious movement founded in Japan on 6 October 1986 by former Wall Street trader Ryuho Okawa, whose followers regarded him as the incarnation of a supreme being from Venus. Happy Science has been described as a cult. The Good: Following Dreams Prolific The Bad: Calling Yourself God Channeling Brings Out The ADD in us All Spiritual Vaccine For Covid - $400 The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?): Judihpox means - The crust that forms on the mouth while playing video games fore hours. The endorsement given by The Nice Cult The Nice Cult will be asking other cults to debate Chuck Norris added to the Majesterium Collecti Happy Science: https://happy-science.org/en/ New York Times: ⁠https://www.nytimes.com Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Happy_Science The Nice Cult: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thenicecult.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

On this episode of the world famous Sofa King Podcast, we talk about one of the largest cults in Japan—the Happy Science Cult. Yes, that's really their name. They were founded by Ryuho Okawa who was the key rival to the Aum Shinriko cult (who tried to kill Okawa with poison gas in his car). The Happies believe that Okawa is the embodiment of the god El Cantare who was born on Venus millions of years ago. Their leader channels people like Jesus, Buddha, Socrates, Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, and even Michael Jackson to write books for him. They produce tons of horrible anime, try to influence elections, and of course take all the money they can. Why does Okawa's son claim he is a fraud? How many books have they written? Why are they called Happy Science? Listen, laugh, learn.   Visit Our Sources: https://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Happy_Science https://www.vice.com/en/article/jmvan4/my-afternoon-with-a-failed-japanese-cult https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Happy_Science https://theworld.org/stories/2022-11-30/japan-s-infamous-happy-cult-sets-sights-united-states https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20230302-japan-happy-science-cult-leader-okawa-dies-media https://www.asianews.it/news-en/Death-of-the-founder-of-Happy-Science,-a-controversial-Japanese-religious-sect-57887.html https://gamerant.com/japanese-cult-happy-science-anime/

What do Odin, Hermes, Buddha, Yoda and Osiris all have in common? Well duh, they were all forms of El Cantare the God of this Japanese group called Happy Science. Ryuho Okawa runs a huge global group with their hands in media and politics. Yikes!

What Is Happy Science? by Ryuho Okawa is packed with 5 phenomenal lectures by Master Ryuho Okawa.  1. Changes of the Truth Civilization - Unrevealing past lives of Jesus. 2. What Is Happy Science? - Founding spirits of Happy Science. 3. The Discovery of Enlightenment - What does enlightenment mean in this modern age?  Practical guidance to attain and maintain enlightenment which brings true happiness to all. 4. Secrets of the Multidimensional Universe - The astounding hidden secrets of the multidimensional universe is now revealed in the first time in history! 5. The Ultimate Self-Realization - Learn how to apply Hermes's teachings of Love and Progress in our life.

The boys are back in town!After a short break the two Tonys and Dictionary Corner are back with part one of Happy Science.Obviously we tried our best to stick to the script but got distracted talking about jobs, Scooby Doo, Basnett is dreadful at impressions...and a return that brought some of us too much joy.Like what we do? Support us on patreon you absolute smasher.  Link is https://www.patreon.com/cultcomedypodIt contains our live episode in video and in full as we discuss Heavens Gate!Follow us on @cultcomedypod @tonybasnett and @tony_wright97 Music: Cheeky by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comSupport the show

ÞESSI ÞÁTTUR ER Í ÁSKRIFT Á PATREON. Sjáumst þar!Happy Science er einn stærsti sértrúarsöfnuður Japans. Leiðtoginn og stofnandinn er guðinn El Cantare endurfæddur en eftir nýlegt andlát hans er framtíð safnaðarins óljós. Í þættinum reyni ég líka að svara spurningunni hvort japanir séu meira hneigðir til sértrúar en aðrar þjóðir og mögulegar ástæður fyrir því. 

ON THIS INSTALLMENT…DONATE: PAYPAL.ME/JAPANWUT … Matt discusses: a poll that says most Japanese plan on wearing a mask forever; despite higher Chinese wages are putting off Japanese conglomerates Chinese exports have been soaring since 2019, and delves into some of the writings and teachings of the recently deceased leader of the Happy Science religion and political movement.For photos and additional content, go to the Official Website.Matthew Bigelow: Website / Twitter / Facebook Page / InstagramShow Links:RADIO GPTBathe in poop with Japan's latest weirdly wonderful bath bombTo postpone the aging process, keep on driving, article urges seniorsYomiuri Mask PollImages related to the podcast (Conflate where thy must)

Almost 40 years ago, one of the fastest growing religions in Japan was officially established. Happy Science as it is known is rooted in the principle of doing good within the world. Happy Science Members focus on attaining enlightenment through activities such as daily self-reflections, giving love, and helping create a modern utopia. This week on The … This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit themalliardreport.com

Almost 40 years ago, one of the fastest growing religions in Japan was officially established. Happy Science as it is known is rooted in the principle of doing good within the world. Happy Science Members focus on attaining enlightenment through activities such as daily self-reflections, giving love, and helping create a modern utopia. This week on The Malliard Report, Jim welcomes one of the key speakers of the movement Yoichi Utebi to the show to discuss the faith, his career as a producer, and much more. “Yoichi Utebi is a producer and world lecturer for Happy Science. Born in Japan in 1968, Utebi grew up in Beirut, Lebanon, and New York City. Raised in a rare Japanese Christian family, he was deeply touched by Muslim culture and the beauty of Lebanon during his formative years in Beirut. However, the Middle East also exposed Utebi to the horrors of war, as he and his family dodged bullets and bombings before fleeing to London and back to Japan, leaving everything behind in a sudden evacuation. In the 7th grade, Utebi moved to New York for 10 years, where he was exposed to friends from multiple cultures and ethnicities. His rock band produced a popular album and gained quite a following in the city before Utebi decided to forego his musical pursuits and return to Japan. After 12 years of experience in marketing and senior management at various American IT companies in Japan, Utebi joined Happy Science in 2010, where he quickly rose to Director of International Communications. Utebi is currently a minister and world lecturer for Happy Science and a producer on The Cherry Bushido.” This is a great episode and Yoichi's outlook is certainly infectious. You can learn more about his teaching over at selfdiscoverymedia.com. For all things Malliard, head over to malliard.com for merch, past shows, and the live chat every Tuesday 9 P.M. EST. Remember to rate and subscribe through your favorite podcasting app.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An hour of brilliant, upfront tunes from the likes of Cruush, Silver Smyth, DOPESICKFLY, Dave Clamp, Cody Pepper, Oro Swimming Hour, Drang, Fourmarks, Rochelle Rochelle, Benjamin Amos, Rachel Taylor-Beales, Andrew Van Garrett, Strange Flesh, New Wolves, Vilk Collective, Happy Science, Ritual Forms, Vincent Burke and Joe Adhemar handpicked by Tom Robinson from the BBC Introducing Uploader.

A fringe Japanese religious movement comes complete with bizarre claims and cult-like ideologies.More Ghost Town: https://www.ghosttownpod.comSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/ghosttownpodInstagram: https;//www.instagram.com/ghosttownpodSources: bit.ly/3iRBt2d Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A fringe Japanese religious movement comes complete with bizarre claims and cult-like ideologies. More Ghost Town: https://www.ghosttownpod.com Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/ghosttownpod Instagram: https;//www.instagram.com/ghosttownpod Sources: bit.ly/3iRBt2d Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Science is among the most enduring and far-reaching “new religious movement,” as they're called in Japan. 

The Divine Protector - Master Salt Begins is a new film from Japan about three young high school students who summon the Divine Protectress, Master Salt, to repel the curses plaguing their friends and acquaintances. Yoichi Utebi is a producer and world lecturer for Happy Science. Born in Japan in 1968, Utebi grew up in Beirut, Lebanon and New York City. Raised in a rare Japanese Christian family, he was deeply touched by Muslim culture and the beauty of Lebanon during his formative years in Beirut. However, the Middle East also exposed Utebi to the horrors of war, as he and his family dodged bullets and bombings before fleeing to London and back to Japan, leaving everything behind in a sudden evacuation. In the 7th grade, Utebi moved to New York for 10 years, where he was exposed to friends from multiple cultures and ethnicities. His rock band produced a popular album and gained quite a following in the city before Utebi decided to forego his musical pursuits and return to Japan. After 12 years of experience in marketing and senior management at various American IT companies in Japan, Utebi joined Happy Science in 2010, where he quickly rose to Director of International Communications. Utebi is currently a minister and world lecturer for Happy Science's and a producer on The Divine Protector - Master Salt Begins. For more information, visit https://mastersaltmovie.com

The Divine Protector - Master Salt Begins is a new film from Japan about three young high school students who summon the Divine Protectress, Master Salt, to repel the curses plaguing their friends and acquaintances. Yoichi Utebi is a producer and world lecturer for Happy Science. Born in Japan in 1968, Utebi grew up in Beirut, Lebanon and New York City. Raised in a rare Japanese Christian family, he was deeply touched by Muslim culture and the beauty of Lebanon during his formative years in Beirut. However, the Middle East also exposed Utebi to the horrors of war, as he and his family dodged bullets and bombings before fleeing to London and back to Japan, leaving everything behind in a sudden evacuation. In the 7th grade, Utebi moved to New York for 10 years, where he was exposed to friends from multiple cultures and ethnicities. His rock band produced a popular album and gained quite a following in the city before Utebi decided to forego his musical pursuits and return to Japan. After 12 years of experience in marketing and senior management at various American IT companies in Japan, Utebi joined Happy Science in 2010, where he quickly rose to Director of International Communications. Utebi is currently a minister and world lecturer for Happy Science's and a producer on The Divine Protector - Master Salt Begins. For more information, visit https://mastersaltmovie.com

The Divine Protector - Master Salt Begins is a new film from Japan about three young high school students who summon the Divine Protectress, Master Salt, to repel the curses plaguing their friends and acquaintances. Yoichi Utebi is a producer and world lecturer for Happy Science. Born in Japan in 1968, Utebi grew up in Beirut, Lebanon and New York City. Raised in a rare Japanese Christian family, he was deeply touched by Muslim culture and the beauty of Lebanon during his formative years in Beirut. However, the Middle East also exposed Utebi to the horrors of war, as he and his family dodged bullets and bombings before fleeing to London and back to Japan, leaving everything behind in a sudden evacuation. In the 7th grade, Utebi moved to New York for 10 years, where he was exposed to friends from multiple cultures and ethnicities. His rock band produced a popular album and gained quite a following in the city before Utebi decided to forego his musical pursuits and return to Japan. After 12 years of experience in marketing and senior management at various American IT companies in Japan, Utebi joined Happy Science in 2010, where he quickly rose to Director of International Communications. Utebi is currently a minister and world lecturer for Happy Science's and a producer on The Divine Protector - Master Salt Begins. For more information, visit https://mastersaltmovie.com

The Divine Protector - Master Salt Begins is a new film from Japan about three young high school students who summon the Divine Protectress, Master Salt, to repel the curses plaguing their friends and acquaintances. Yoichi Utebi is a producer and world lecturer for Happy Science. Born in Japan in 1968, Utebi grew up in Beirut, Lebanon and New York City. Raised in a rare Japanese Christian family, he was deeply touched by Muslim culture and the beauty of Lebanon during his formative years in Beirut. However, the Middle East also exposed Utebi to the horrors of war, as he and his family dodged bullets and bombings before fleeing to London and back to Japan, leaving everything behind in a sudden evacuation. In the 7th grade, Utebi moved to New York for 10 years, where he was exposed to friends from multiple cultures and ethnicities. His rock band produced a popular album and gained quite a following in the city before Utebi decided to forego his musical pursuits and return to Japan. After 12 years of experience in marketing and senior management at various American IT companies in Japan, Utebi joined Happy Science in 2010, where he quickly rose to Director of International Communications. Utebi is currently a minister and world lecturer for Happy Science's and a producer on The Divine Protector - Master Salt Begins. For more information, https://mastersaltmovie.com

Yoichi Utebi discusses concepts of positive and negative thinking through his film The Divine Protector.Yoichi Utebi is a producer and world lecturer for Happy Science. Born in Japan in 1968, Utebi grew up in Beirut, Lebanon and New York City. Raised in a rare Japanese Christian family, he was deeply touched by Muslim culture and the beauty of Lebanon during his formative years in Beirut. However, the Middle East also exposed Utebi to the horrors of war, as he and his family dodged bullets and bombings before fleeing to London and back to Japan, leaving everything behind in a sudden evacuation. In the 7th grade, Utebi moved to New York for 10 years, where he was exposed to friends from multiple cultures and ethnicities. His rock band produced a popular album and gained quite a following in the city before Utebi decided to forego his musical pursuits and return to Japan. After years of working in the tech world, Utebi joined Happy Science in 2010, where he quickly rose to Director of International Communications. Utebi is currently a minister and world lecturer for Happy Science's and a producer on The Divine Protector - Master Salt Begins, a new film from Japan about three young high school students who summon the Divine Protectress, Master Salt, to repel the curses plaguing their friends and acquaintances. https://mastersaltmovie.comHost Bonnie Burkert melds the worlds of media and higher consciousness, sharing tools for transformation for wellbeing and spiritual awakening . www.instagram.com/yogi_bon

This week, Dan and Jordan from Knowledge Fight join us for a skeptical review of The Terrifying Prophecies of Nostradamus, the only live action offering from the Happy Science cult. And let me be the first to say, they found it a wee bit confusing. Hear more from Dan and Jordan on Knowledge Fight If you'd like to make a per episode donation and get monthly bonus episodes, please check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/godawful Check out our other shows, The Scathing Atheist, The Skepticrat, Citation Needed, and D&D Minus. Our theme music is written and performed by Ryan Slotnick of Evil Giraffes on Mars. If you'd like to hear more, check out their Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/EvilGiraffesOnMars/?fref=ts All our other music was written and performed by Morgan Clarke. To hear more from him, check him out here: https://www.morganclarkemusic.com/

Yoichi Utebi is a producer and world lecturer for Happy Science. Born in Japan in 1968, Utebi grew up in Beirut, Lebanon and New York City. Raised in a rare Japanese Christian family, he was deeply touched by Muslim culture and the beauty of Lebanon during his formative years in Beirut. However, the Middle East also exposed Utebi to the horrors of war, as he and his family dodged bullets and bombings before fleeing to London and back to Japan, leaving everything behind in a sudden evacuation. In the 7th grade, Utebi moved to New York for 10 years, where he was exposed to friends from multiple cultures and ethnicities. His rock band produced a popular album and gained quite a following in the city before Utebi decided to forego his musical pursuits and return to Japan.After 12 years of experience in marketing and senior management at various American IT companies in Japan, Utebi joined Happy Science in 2010, where he quickly rose to Director of International Communications. Utebi is currently a minister and world lecturer for Happy Science and a producer on The Cherry Bushido.The Cherry Bushido is a film from Japan about a young Kendo (Japanese swordsmanship) devotee and group of friends who unite to protect Japan from the threat of extinction by its neighboring country. The Cherry Bushido will be released in limited theaters in North America this March.https://cherrybushidomovie.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The term Bushido literally means the way of a warrior. It's been used in Japan since the 9th century when samurai soldiers bravely served their lords. Today, Bushido is seen as a collection of ideals that lead to fidelity to one's values and self-improvement. My guest, Yoichi Utebi, believes that Bushido can serve us well in dealing with our personal and collective challenges.  Yoichi Utebi is a movie producer and lecturer. Born in Japan, Yoichi grew up in Lebanon and the U.S. and where he was exposed to multiple cultures and ethnicities. After 12 years of experience in marketing and management in IT companies, Yoichi decided to join Happy Science, a spiritual movement in Japan, as a minister and lecturer, and produce movies. During our conversation, Yoichi talks about the Samurai's bushido code of conduct and ideals and how we can apply it in our lives. Bushido is showcased in his new movie “The Cherry Bushido” a film about a young devotee and group of friends who unite to protect Japan from the threat of extinction by its neighboring country.  If you liked what you heard, don't forget to like, rate, share and subscribe to this podcast. Thank you!

Puhumme mangan ääniefekteistä: niiden erilaisista tarinankerronnallisista ja visuaalisista tehtävistä sekä siitä, miten niitä lokalisoidaan. Ajankohtaisina aiheina puhumme Ranskan mangamarkkinan tilasta vuonna 2021 sekä siitä, miten Happy Science -kultti painosti Shueishan lopettamaan uskontokriittisen esseemangan. Lukujonossa ovat Ya Boy Kongming! ja Summer Time Rendering, joiden molempien animesovitukset alkoivat tänä keväänä. --- Kommentoi | Twitter | Instagram --- - Demoniruhtinas Mage (kuva) - Lootusallas toissavuonna, viime vuonna ja tänä vuonna - Peikonlehti (kuva) 06:05 – MIKSI MANGASSA ON ÄÄNIEFEKTEJÄ: ESITTELY - Suomennetulle mangalle tyypillisiä ääniefektejä (Psycho-Pass: Tarkastaja Akane Tsunemori) (kuva) 08:43 – MIKSI MANGASSA ON ÄÄNIEFEKTEJÄ: ÄÄNIEFEKTIT OSANA SYMBOLISTA KERRONTAA - Erilaisia vakiintuneita ääniefektejä - Suorasukaisesti sanomisen “ääniefekti“ (Girl Friends) (kuva) - Joskus mangan ääniefektit ovat niin ikonisia, että ne otetaan tehokeinoksi myös animeen: - JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Go go go go go (YouTube) - Kaiji: Zawa zawa (YouTube) - March Comes in Like a Lion: Söpöt pienet ääniefektit (YouTube) 16:15 – MIKSI MANGASSA ON ÄÄNIEFEKTEJÄ: VISUAALINEN MERKITYS JA NÄKÖKULMA - Jo ääniefektin muoto kertoo usein paljon siitä, millaista ääntä sen on tarkoitus kuvata (Beasts of Abigaile) (kuva) - Ääniefektien käyttö voi viedä lukijan syvälle hahmon näkökulmaan (Tokyo Mew Mew) (kuva) 19:36 – MIKSI MANGASSA ON ÄÄNIEFEKTEJÄ: OSA SARJAN IDENTITEETTIÄ - Nana & Kaorun pikkuiset sydämentykytykset, sätkähdykset ja muut (kuva) - My Hero Academian alun perinkin englanniksi kirjoitetut ääniefektit (kuva) - One Piecen DON (kuva) 24:09 – MIKSI MANGASSA ON ÄÄNIEFEKTEJÄ: ÄÄNIEFEKTIEN PUUTTUMINEN - Saiyuki Gaidenin kohtaus, jossa huudetaan, mutta ei ole ääniefektejä (kuva) - Inio Asano - Kengo Hanazawa 28:49 – MIKSI MANGASSA ON ÄÄNIEFEKTEJÄ: KERRONNAN AVUSTAJANA - Saiyukin kohtaus, jossa ääniefekti esittelee kohtauksen uuden käänteen ennen kuin se näytetään visuaalisesti (kuva) - Saiyukin kohtaus, jossa ääniefekti selventää tupakan askista ulos kopauttamista ja sen sytyttämistä (kuva) - Blue Flagin kohtaus, jossa kerrotaan ääniefektin kautta, että ollaan pelaamassa baseballia (kuva) - Maiden Railwaysin kohtaus, jossa hahmo läimäyttää toista poskelle (kuva) 35:36 – MIKSI MANGASSA ON ÄÄNIEFEKTEJÄ: LOKALISOINTI - EI LOKALISOINTIA - Tokyopopin “100% Authentic Manga” -strategia kulujen säästämiseksi oli jättää ääniefektit kääntämättä (Tokyo Babylon) (kuva) - Tokyopopin Saiyuki-julkaisuissa oli sentään ääniefektikäännösluettelo pokkarin takana (kuva) 38:40 – MIKSI MANGASSA ON ÄÄNIEFEKTEJÄ: LOKALISOINTI - VIEREEN KÄÄNTÄMINEN - Maaretin blogikirjoitus Kuroshitsujin eri kieliversioiden lokalisointiratkaisuista - Yen Pressin tyyli on mennä aidan ali sen matalimmasta kohdasta - Jos negatiivista tilaa on vähän, viereen kääntäminen voi saada ruudun näyttämään täyteen ahdetulta (Yotsuba&!) (kuva) - Verticalin julkaisuissa ääniefekti pyrittiin kääntämään viereen mahdollisimman alkuperäistä vastaavan näköisesti (After the Rain) (kuva) 45:39 – MIKSI MANGASSA ON ÄÄNIEFEKTEJÄ: LOKALISOINTI - KOKONAAN KORVAAMINEN - Vizin korvatut ääniefektit vs alkuperäiset (My Hero Academia) (kuva) - Petterin ääniefektiaiheinen pääkirjoitus Anime-lehdessä 3/2016 (kuva) - Esimerkki vaivannäöstä sen eteen, että uudet ääniefektit vastaavat alkuperäisiä - Jotkut vihaavat ääniefektien korvaamista periaatteesta - Kun ääniefekti alkaa yhdellä puolella ruutua ja päättyy toisella, sen korvaaminen voi olla visuaalisesti haastavaa (Kaiju No. 8) (kuva) - …Tai jopa mahdotonta (My Hero Academia) (kuva) 57:19 – MIKSI MANGASSA ON ÄÄNIEFEKTEJÄ: LOKALISOINTI - VERTAILUA - Pelkillä ääriviivoilla tehdyt efektit (kuva) ovat usein hyvin integroitu osa taidetta, mutta niitäkin voi korvata - One Peace Books teki aikoinaan usein niin, ettei mitään käsin kirjoitettua tekstiä korvattu, vaan käännettiin viereen niin että alkuperäinenkin teksti näkyy (Whispered Words) (kuva) - Viereen lisätyt ääniefektikäännökset voivat tehdä ruuduista tukkoisen näköisiä (After the Rain) (kuva) 01:05:10 – MIKSI MANGASSA ON ÄÄNIEFEKTEJÄ: YHTEENVETO - Ääniefekti voi kuvata isompaakin viestiä kuin pelkkää ääntä, esim. riitelyä (Takane & Hana) (kuva) 01:08:00 – RANSKAN MANGAMARKKINA 2021 - Yleisesti markkinan tilasta: - BFM TV: Le marché de la BD et du manga a battu tous les records en 2021 - Le Figaro: Mangas.io, le «Netflix» français du manga, séduit un nombre croissant d'éditeurs - Livres Hebdo: Meilleures ventes 2021 - Bande dessinée - Arigato le «Pass Culture» (Top50-sarjakuvamyyntilista) - GfK: Best-sellers 2021: la BD s'invite au Top 50 (Top10-kirjamyyntilista) - Valentin Paquotin twiittiketju mangapainosten kasvusta - Linternaute: Manga: les chiffres de ventes dictent-ils la stratégie des éditeurs? - Kaiju No. 8: - ANN: Kaiju No. 8 Mural Looms Over France's National Library - ANN: Kaiju No. 8 Takes Over Metro Station in Milan - Korjaus: italialaisen kustantajan nimi on Star Comics eikä Square Comics - Ki-Oon: - Livres Hebdo: Ahmed Agne: «Le changement est profond et irréversible» - Jakso 28, jossa puhuimme viimeksi Ahmed Agnen haastattelusta - Beyond the Clouds - Prophecy (jonka englanninkielinen Wikipedia-sivu on tosiaan virheellinen) - Tsugumi Project - One Piece: - Le Figaro: One Piece : les librairies prises d'assaut pour la sortie du tome 100 - Le Figaro: Le tome 100 du manga One Piece s'écoule à plus de 130.000 exemplaires en trois jours - Actualitté: Des édition collector de mangas victimes de la spéculation - Le Pass Culture: - Le Figaro: Plus d'un million de mangas ont été vendus via le Pass Culture - Le Figaro: Pass culture : les douze meilleures ventes de livres sont des mangas devant le Dalloz - Le Figaro: Emmanuel Macron et le manga One Piece, une histoire d'amour intéressée - Helsingin Sanomat: Espanjassa ja Ranskassa nuoret saavat satoja euroja kulttuurin kuluttamiseen – Manga-sarjakuvien suosio räjähti - Macron sai Eiichiro Odan nimikirjoituksen käydessään Japanissa 01:41:09 – HAPPY SCIENCE -KULTTI PAINOSTI SHUEISHAN POISTAMAAN USKONTOKRIITTISEN NETTIMANGAN - ANN: Shueisha Removes Web Manga About Children Born Into Religion Following Alleged Backlash From Happy Science - Flash-lehden artikkeli aiheesta - Happy Science -kultti - A Life Turned Upside Down: My Dad's an Alcoholic, Mariko Kikuchin toinen esseemanga - Japanin isoin kultti Sooka Gakkai ja sen poliittinen puolue Komeito - Korkein totuus -kultin sariinikaasuhyökkäys 1995 - Twiitti siitä, miten asiasta ollaan oltu lännessä kumman hiljaa 01:52:27 – HAMPAANKOLOSSA: SAIYUKI RELOAD ZEROININ ÄÄNINÄYTTELY - Jakso 62, jossa puhuimme Saiyukista - Souichirou Hoshi - Kouichi Toochika 01:59:27 – HAMPAANKOLOSSA: USA:N MANGAMARKKINA 2021 - Jakso 64, jossa puhuimme USA:n mangamarkkinan tilasta vuonna 2021 - The Beat -sivuston artikkeli NPD Bookscanin tilastoista - Lista mangakoista, joiden pokkareita myytiin 2021 yli 100 000 kappaletta 02:04:11 – LUKUJONOSSA: YA BOY KONGMING - Ya Boy Kongming! ja sarja Kodansha Comicsin sivustolla - Romance of the Three Kingdoms on fiktiiviseksi väritetty kertomus oikeista historiallisista tapahtumista - Zhuge Liang eli Kongming - Thermae Romae - Hikaru no Go - Mangan kääntäjän twiittiketju kääntämisen haasteista - Jakso 55, jossa puhuimme Kodanshan heikkolaatuisista digijulkaisukäännöksistä - Anime HiDivessä - Animen tosi menevä OP (YouTube) 02:21:12 – LUKUJONOSSA: SUMMER TIME RENDERING - Summer Time Rendering Manga Plussassa - Jakso 64, jossa puhuimme ajankohtaisosiossa siitä, miten Manga Plussassa on kaikki tuoreet ja jatkuvat sarjat luettavissa kokonaan tämän vuoden ajan - Higurashi: When They Cry - Re:Zero - Jakso 55, jossa puhuimme toisesta Jump Plus -sarja Astrasta - Tapahtumapaikka Hitogashima (kuva) on fiktiivinen ja muokattu versio Okinoshiman saaresta (Google Maps) - Seaside Stranger - Komi Can't Communicate Netflixissä 02:45:42 – LOPETUS

A load of crimes and a 50 year old drops the bowling ball. Subscribe https://link.chtbl.com/2fBCyWGa Leave a question or comment at https://www.speakpipe.com/chunkmcbeefchest or chunkmcbeefchest@gmail.com Also check out dioconnect.com

Many years ago, people were comparing Attack on Titan to The Walking Dead in tone and structure. Today, those comparisons continue, only in a different form with its recent announcement. But to go along with that bafflement, there's a lengthy discussion on some other rumblings in relation to the anime dub production scene as the spring season prepares to launch, along with some interesting updates to various productions, the latest one-shot from the cinematic auteur known as Tatsuki Fujimoto (Chainsaw Man Part 2 who?), and yet another layer to the wild Prince of Tennis dub saga. All in a day's work for us, though. (credit to Don East (@TheRealDonEast) for the thumbnail idea) intro - the #1 dad 1:31 - the actual intro 5:56 - AoT The Final Season… Part 3 16:19 - My Happy Marriage and Witch Hat Atelier anime announced 22:10 - new City Hunter film announced 23:58 - a change in store for To Your Eternity 26:25 - Dirty Pair Kickstarter update 28:33 - Toei and DBS: Super Hero update 30:54 - Funimation YT channel rebranded as Crunchyroll Dubs 35:34 - a lengthy soapboxing on executive decisions 54:02 - Crunchyroll spring season dub slate 1:22:06 - new RetroCrush additions 1:29:43 - sidebar: Warner is finally free from Business Daddy 1:31:49 - AMC Networks launching a HIDIVE free streaming channel 1:35:00 - Lupin Part 6 dub premiering on Toonami and HIDIVE 1:38:48 - Tatsuki Fujimoto releases a 200-page one-shot because he can 1:42:37 - Happy Science: an awful thing with “random” media 1:49:18 - sidebar: finding quality titles at Dollar Tree 1:50:12 - Sound! Euphonium OSTs now on music platforms 1:50:41 - June and July home video releases (Belle 4K UK, Aniplex, GKIDS) 2:00:35 - outro: The Prince of Tennis is still baffling additional audio from: Yashahime Scrubs Apple Podcasts – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/podcastona/id1348141210?mt=2 Google Play – https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL3d3dy5wb2RjYXN0b25hLnN1cnJlYWxyZXNvbHV0aW9uLmNvbS9mZWVkL3BvZGNhc3Q Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/2JZLO3LfoeHepomejTw4TP iHeartRadio – https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-podcastona-43099114/ TuneIn – https://tunein.com/podcasts/Podcasts/PodcastONA-p1249922/ Stitcher – https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcastona/ Where to find us: Alex – @AuraOfAzure Andy – @MangaMan9000, youtube.com/DubTalk Duelist – @HeartofSword75, youtube.com/DuelistG Sketch – @Sketch1984, soundcloud.com/toonamifaithfulpodcast As always, check out surrealresolution.com for more content, and follow @SurrealReso for more updates on the show, our continued news posts, reviews, and our fellow podcasts.

A new film from Japan, “The Cherry Bushido,” lands at the perfect time to remind us to re-examine our convictions and spiritual fortitude in the face of today's daunting challenges. Similar yet distinct from chivalry, the western code of honor handed down from the gallant knights of yore, Bushido is the organizing principle of samurai moral values and ethics that has been at the heart and soul of Japanese culture for centuries. Like chivalry, Bushido is typified by virtues like righteousness, benevolence, respect, honor, fidelity, and courage. Unlike the chivalric code, the true Bushido spirit is based on the belief that we are spiritual beings who will eventually return to the spiritual world. Having experienced relative peace and prosperity in recent years, many have relaxed their self-vigilance and blurred the convictions that can mean the difference between victory and defeat on the spiritual as well as physical plain. With the pandemic and the social, political, and geopolitical turbulence we are experiencing today, now is a good time to consider the Bushido spirit and virtues that can anchor and guide us to act on our beliefs in these trying times. Yoichi Utebi is a producer and world lecturer for Happy Science. Born in Japan in 1968, Utebi grew up in Beirut, Lebanon and New York City. Raised in a rare Japanese Christian family, he was deeply touched by Muslim culture and the beauty of Lebanon during his formative years in Beirut. However, the Middle East also exposed Utebi to the horrors of war, as he and his family dodged bullets and bombings before fleeing to London and back to Japan, leaving everything behind in a sudden evacuation. In the 7th grade, Utebi moved to New York for 10 years, where he was exposed to friends from multiple cultures and ethnicities. His rock band produced a popular album and gained quite a following in the city before Utebi decided to forego his musical pursuits and return to Japan. After 12 years of experience in marketing and senior management at various American IT companies in Japan, Utebi joined Happy Science in 2010, where he quickly rose to Director of International Communications. Utebi is currently a minister and world lecturer for Happy Science's and a producer on The Cherry Bushido. About The Cherry Bushido, The Cherry Bushido is a film from Japan about a young Kendo (Japanese swordsmanship) devotee and group of friends who unite to protect Japan from threat of extinction by its neighboring country. The Cherry Bushido will be released in limited theaters in North America this March. Available on VOD summer 2022. For more information, visit: https://cherrybushidomovie.com

A new film from Japan, “The Cherry Bushido,” lands at the perfect time to remind us to re-examine our convictions and spiritual fortitude in the face of today's daunting challenges. Similar yet distinct from chivalry, the western code of honor handed down from the gallant knights of yore, Bushido is the organizing principle of samurai moral values and ethics that has been at the heart and soul of Japanese culture for centuries. Like chivalry, Bushido is typified by virtues like righteousness, benevolence, respect, honor, fidelity, and courage. Unlike the chivalric code, the true Bushido spirit is based on the belief that we are spiritual beings who will eventually return to the spiritual world. Having experienced relative peace and prosperity in recent years, many have relaxed their self-vigilance and blurred the convictions that can mean the difference between victory and defeat on the spiritual as well as physical plain. With the pandemic and the social, political, and geopolitical turbulence we are experiencing today, now is a good time to consider the Bushido spirit and virtues that can anchor and guide us to act on our beliefs in these trying times. Yoichi Utebi is a producer and world lecturer for Happy Science. Born in Japan in 1968, Utebi grew up in Beirut, Lebanon and New York City. Raised in a rare Japanese Christian family, he was deeply touched by Muslim culture and the beauty of Lebanon during his formative years in Beirut. However, the Middle East also exposed Utebi to the horrors of war, as he and his family dodged bullets and bombings before fleeing to London and back to Japan, leaving everything behind in a sudden evacuation. In the 7th grade, Utebi moved to New York for 10 years, where he was exposed to friends from multiple cultures and ethnicities. His rock band produced a popular album and gained quite a following in the city before Utebi decided to forego his musical pursuits and return to Japan. After 12 years of experience in marketing and senior management at various American IT companies in Japan, Utebi joined Happy Science in 2010, where he quickly rose to Director of International Communications. Utebi is currently a minister and world lecturer for Happy Science's and a producer on The Cherry Bushido. About The Cherry Bushido The Cherry Bushido is a film from Japan about a young Kendo (Japanese swordsmanship) devotee and group of friends who unite to protect Japan from threat of extinction by its neighboring country. The Cherry Bushido will be released in limited theaters in North America this March. Available on VOD summer 2022. For more information, visit: https://cherrybushidomovie.com

A new film from Japan, “The Cherry Bushido,” lands at the perfect time to remind us to re-examine our convictions and spiritual fortitude in the face of today's daunting challenges. Similar yet distinct from chivalry, the western code of honor handed down from the gallant knights of yore, Bushido is the organizing principle of samurai moral values and ethics that has been at the heart and soul of Japanese culture for centuries. Like chivalry, Bushido is typified by virtues like righteousness, benevolence, respect, honor, fidelity, and courage. Unlike the chivalric code, the true Bushido spirit is based on the belief that we are spiritual beings who will eventually return to the spiritual world. Having experienced relative peace and prosperity in recent years, many have relaxed their self-vigilance and blurred the convictions that can mean the difference between victory and defeat on the spiritual as well as physical plain. With the pandemic and the social, political, and geopolitical turbulence we are experiencing today, now is a good time to consider the Bushido spirit and virtues that can anchor and guide us to act on our beliefs in these trying times. Yoichi Utebi is a producer and world lecturer for Happy Science. Born in Japan in 1968, Utebi grew up in Beirut, Lebanon and New York City. Raised in a rare Japanese Christian family, he was deeply touched by Muslim culture and the beauty of Lebanon during his formative years in Beirut. However, the Middle East also exposed Utebi to the horrors of war, as he and his family dodged bullets and bombings before fleeing to London and back to Japan, leaving everything behind in a sudden evacuation. In the 7th grade, Utebi moved to New York for 10 years, where he was exposed to friends from multiple cultures and ethnicities. His rock band produced a popular album and gained quite a following in the city before Utebi decided to forego his musical pursuits and return to Japan. After 12 years of experience in marketing and senior management at various American IT companies in Japan, Utebi joined Happy Science in 2010, where he quickly rose to Director of International Communications. Utebi is currently a minister and world lecturer for Happy Science's and a producer on The Cherry Bushido. About The Cherry Bushido The Cherry Bushido is a film from Japan about a young Kendo (Japanese swordsmanship) devotee and group of friends who unite to protect Japan from threat of extinction by its neighboring country. The Cherry Bushido will be released in limited theaters in North America this March. Available on VOD summer 2022. See the movie trailer here https://cherrybushidomovie.com

A new film from Japan, “The Cherry Bushido,” lands at the perfect time to remind us to re-examine our convictions and spiritual fortitude in the face of today's daunting challenges. Similar yet distinct from chivalry, the western code of honor handed down from the gallant knights of yore, Bushido is the organizing principle of samurai moral values and ethics that has been at the heart and soul of Japanese culture for centuries. Like chivalry, Bushido is typified by virtues like righteousness, benevolence, respect, honor, fidelity, and courage. Unlike the chivalric code, the true Bushido spirit is based on the belief that we are spiritual beings who will eventually return to the spiritual world. Having experienced relative peace and prosperity in recent years, many have relaxed their self-vigilance and blurred the convictions that can mean the difference between victory and defeat on the spiritual as well as physical plain. With the pandemic and the social, political, and geopolitical turbulence we are experiencing today, now is a good time to consider the Bushido spirit and virtues that can anchor and guide us to act on our beliefs in these trying times. Yoichi Utebi is a producer and world lecturer for Happy Science. Born in Japan in 1968, Utebi grew up in Beirut, Lebanon and New York City. Raised in a rare Japanese Christian family, he was deeply touched by Muslim culture and the beauty of Lebanon during his formative years in Beirut. However, the Middle East also exposed Utebi to the horrors of war, as he and his family dodged bullets and bombings before fleeing to London and back to Japan, leaving everything behind in a sudden evacuation. In the 7th grade, Utebi moved to New York for 10 years, where he was exposed to friends from multiple cultures and ethnicities. His rock band produced a popular album and gained quite a following in the city before Utebi decided to forego his musical pursuits and return to Japan. After 12 years of experience in marketing and senior management at various American IT companies in Japan, Utebi joined Happy Science in 2010, where he quickly rose to Director of International Communications. Utebi is currently a minister and world lecturer for Happy Science's and a producer on The Cherry Bushido. About The Cherry Bushido The Cherry Bushido is a film from Japan about a young Kendo (Japanese swordsmanship) devotee and group of friends who unite to protect Japan from threat of extinction by its neighboring country. The Cherry Bushido will be released in limited theaters in North America this March. Available on VOD summer 2022. For more information, visit: https://cherrybushidomovie.com

My special guest is Yoichi Utebi, a producer of the new movie, Cherry Bushido, and world lecturer for Happy Science. Born in Japan in 1968, Utebi grew up in Beirut, Lebanon, and New York City. Raised in a rare Japanese Christian family, he was deeply touched by Muslim culture and the beauty of Lebanon during his formative years in Beirut. The Cherry Bushido is a film from Japan about a young Kendo (Japanese swordsmanship) devotee and group of friends who unite to protect Japan from the threat of extinction by its neighboring country. Utebi shares the meaning of Bushido, the 3 maxims to live by, and the code of Bushido. The movie has a powerful message!! Bravo!! Learn more about the movie: https://cherrybushidomovie.com

My special guest is Yoichi Utebi, a producer of the new movie, Cherry Bushido, and world lecturer for Happy Science. Born in Japan in 1968, Utebi grew up in Beirut, Lebanon, and New York City. Raised in a rare Japanese Christian family, he was deeply touched by Muslim culture and the beauty of Lebanon during his formative years in Beirut. The Cherry Bushido is a film from Japan about a young Kendo (Japanese swordsmanship) devotee and group of friends who unite to protect Japan from the threat of extinction by its neighboring country. Utebi shares the meaning of Bushido, the 3 maxims to live by, and the code of Bushido. The movie has a powerful message!! Bravo!! Learn more about the movie: https://cherrybushidomovie.com

Join Snaxton & Goose as they discuss the infamous Heavens Gate cult as well as a "new religious movement" founded in Japan called Happy Science. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe.

Yoichi Utebi will discuss the motifs of Japanese film “The Cherry Bushido” Yoichi Utebi is a world lecturer for Happy Science spiritual organization, and producer of Japanese film “The Cherry Bushido”. Similar yet distinct from chivalry, the western code of honor handed down from the gallant knights of yore, Bushido is the organizing principle of samurai moral values and ethics that has been at the heart and soul of Japanese culture for centuries. Like chivalry, Bushido is typified by virtues like righteousness, benevolence, respect, honor, fidelity, and courage. Unlike the chivalric code, the true Bushido spirit is based on the belief that we are spiritual beings who will eventually return to the spiritual world. Having experienced relative peace and prosperity in recent years, many have relaxed their self-vigilance and blurred the convictions that can mean the difference between victory and defeat on the spiritual as well as physical plain. With the pandemic and the social, political, and geopolitical turbulence we are experiencing today, now is a good time to consider the Bushido spirit and virtues that can anchor and guide us to act on our beliefs in these trying times.https://cherrybushidomovie.comHost Bonnie Burkert melds the worlds of media and higher consciousness, sharing tools for transformation to find our highest Truth. instagram.com/yoogi_bon

https://happyscience-usa.org/ Social media links: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/hshsproductions/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/_hsproductions/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/HSproductionsWW Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpKOIR9s8MchXDSAVLEUZEQ The leader of Happy Science, Japan's fastest-growing, 12 million strong spiritual movement spanning 100+ countries, Ryuho Okawa, joins other global spiritual luminaries in calling for steadfast faith as fear and pandemonium accelerate across the globe Sampling of one of Ryuho Okawa's many SRO lectures worldwide New Voice from Japan on How to Keep the Faith, Find your North Star, and Follow It Today's chaotic, uncertain times have left many of us feeling battered by forces outside of our control, unmoored, alone, and hopeless. Okawa teaches that whenever we face a challenge, no matter how seemingly formidable, we are really being given an opportunity to make a choice- to lose faith, rant at the wind and waves, and sail adrift, or maintain our convictions, take the helm, and navigate a happy and abundant future for ourselves and the world. To successfully stay the course through life's storms, however, we must know where we are headed. To hold fast, we must have a clear understanding of what our mission is and a strong mindset to steer us there. Finding our mission and developing the mindset muscle that will keep us on course takes awareness, intention, and effort. Okawa's personal journey led him to discover and commit to a mission much larger than most- to bring greater happiness to mankind by uniting all religions and cultures to live in harmony- but his inspiring story shows us how we can find our own North Star and stay true to it, no matter the circumstances. That story is told in Twiceborn, a new biopic that tells the story of Satoru, a highly successful businessman who relinquishes everything to pursue his true calling. Interview op Yoichi Utebi, Producer and spokesperson for Twiceborn Reviving Your Spiritual Warrior to Guide You Through Turbulent Times A new film from Japan, “The Cherry Bushido,” lands at the perfect time to remind us to re-examine our convictions and spiritual fortitude in the face of today's daunting challenges. Similar yet distinct from chivalry, the western code of honor handed down from the gallant knights of yore, Bushido is the organizing principle of samurai moral values and ethics that has been at the heart and soul of Japanese culture for centuries. Like chivalry, Bushido is typified by virtues like righteousness, benevolence, respect, honor, fidelity, and courage. Unlike the chivalric code, the true Bushido spirit is based on the belief that we are spiritual beings who will eventually return to the spiritual world. Having experienced relative peace and prosperity in recent years, many have relaxed their self-vigilance and blurred the convictions that can mean the difference between victory and defeat on the spiritual as well as physical plain. With the pandemic and the social, political, and geopolitical turbulence we are experiencing today, now is a good time to consider the Bushido spirit and virtues that can anchor and guide us to act on our beliefs in these trying times. Interview op: Yoichi Utebi, Producer, “The Cherry Bushido” Talk Points The meaning and history of Bushido The Bushido code of conduct and ideals The spiritual backbone of the Bushido spirit How to maintain spiritual fortitude 3 maxims to live by: Live each day as if it is your last Your thoughts determine your future Face fear squarely and fiercely The message behind “The Cherry Bushido” About Yoichi Utebi

An hour of top tunes from CARSICK, NILUFER YANYA, MATT MEREPORT, DIVORCE, PREY FOR PENGUINS, HANNAH ASHCROFT, GRUND, ANA SILVERA, JOSEPH LAWRENSON, PECQ, CASSELS, LAVA LA RUE, HARVEY CAUSON ,FLO GALLOP, HAPPY SCIENCE, JASMINE THAKRAL, SCARAMANGA handpicked by Tom Robinson from the BBC Introducing Uploader.

You may have heard of anime referred to as a cult hit but have you ever heard of anime made by an actual cult? Well today is your lucky day. Jack, Malcolm, and returning guest Shane watched "The Mystical Laws", a propaganda film by the Happy Science Cult. Learn the history of Happy Science and their recent pivot to QANON. And also find out how a film that features dragon battles and ancient aliens somehow manages to be incredibly boring. By the end of this episode you too will be indoctrinated into Happy Science. Youtube link for Mother's Basement's excellent video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dobQ9_YS5MA&ab_channel=Mother%27sBasement Anime discussed: The Mystical Laws Next weeks anime: Paprika w/ Aleks and Lizzie Edited by: Sacha Husband (@sachahusband on Instagram) Follow Us on the Socials: Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM Malcolm McLeod Instagram: @malcolmrjmcleod Twitter: @malcolmrjmcleod Shane Holiday Twitch: twitch.tv/spetsnik Twitter: @spetsnik

A religious group in Japan is led by a man who claims he is an interdimensional god named El Cantare, peddles spiritual vaccines online, and was once targeted for murder by a rival cult leader.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's Science Fiction Week on Short Wave, earthlings! So strap on your zero gravity suits and polish your light sabers because we're about to get nerdy ... starting with today's episode. It's one of our science fiction myth busting favorites from earlier this year. Contrary to sci-fi depictions in shows like Iron Man and Star Wars, getting from point A to point B in space is a tough engineering problem. NPR Science Correspondent Geoff Brumfiel, with help from scientist Naia Butler-Craig, explains how space propulsion actually works, and why some new technologies might be needed to get humans to Mars and beyond. (Encore episode)

Inspired discussions on the discoveries from Ryuho Okawa's latest title,  The Ten Principles from El Cantare Volume I, Ryuho Okawa's First Lectures on His Basic Teachings (Dec 6. 2021 IRH Press USA) The Ten Principles from El Cantare Volume I Contents: 1. The Principle of Happiness 2. The Principle of Love 3. The Principle of the Mind 4. The Principle of Enlightenment 5. The Principle of Progress These are Ryuho Okawa's first five historic, fervent public lectures in Japan in 1987 during his age of 31-31. These principles the starting point of global utopian movement of Happy Science. (Volume II to follow in April 2022)  

Happy Cultsgiving! We're celebrating today with Aesthetic Realism, a cult based on the belief that Eli Siegel, a white guy who in 1925 wrote a very long poem that includes a lot of talk about Indians and I guess solved literally everything by doing so; and Happy Science!, which doesn't actually have an exclamation point on the end of it but I refuse to stop typing it that way, and whose leader insists he has eradicated COVID-19 among its members using a "spiritual vaccine" that can be administered online. Also they have made a significant number of anime films and they're super into Trump. Enjoy!

This week we continue the tales about Happy Science that originated in Japan. As we learn this week their reach is farther then first thought and their political aspirations are ones to be aware of. Stay safe out there and remember to be wary and look deeper into a cults intentions. Thanks for listening and remember to like, rate, review, and email us at: cultscrytpidsconspiracies@gmail.com or tweet us at @C3Podcast. Also check out our Patreon: www.patreon.com/cultscryptidsconspiracies. Thank you to T.J. Shirley for our theme.

Hi friends, welcome to The V Spot: A Spooky Podcast for Best Friends! Hide under the covers, because it's spooky season with Dani, @ and Andy! * Katt wasn't even her final form * A curse upon Ye * Get some Happy Science in ya! * Sorry, you're all on a list now * Spooky good sushi * Our haunting For links we mentioned and a bunch of other stuff, go to thevspot.fm (https://www.thevspot.fm). Want pictures, mostly of food and cats from Dani and Katt? That'd be our Insta (https://www.instagram.com/thevspotpodcast/). Wading through the sespool of twitter? Stop by and chat with Andy - he runs the Twitter (https://twitter.com/thevspotpodcast). Lousy with cash and just don't know what to do with it? You can always support us, we'd super appreciate it (https://www.patreon.com/thevspot). This theme music brought to you by Wintergatan. Serious check them out, they're very nice. Music: "Welding the Steel Frame" by Wintergatan This track can be downloaded for free at www.wintergatan.net Free License to use this track in your video can be downloaded at www.wintergatan.net Thanks to our network Soundite.fm (https://soundbite.fm), go check them out!

Listen to the first "official" episode of Crimeocopia. We're opening up this season with everyone's favorite, cults!  Geoff is taking the lead and taking Q on a ride to Asia to tell discuss the story behind Happy Science.  Will it fit the cult criteria? Listen and find out!  Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @CrimeOcopia Got something you want us to cover? Email us at CrimeOcopia@Gmail.com CrimeOcopia is a member of the Geekbro Network. Be sure to checkout GeekBro.Net our other sister podcasts.    Video Links:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGhzqhh_PQ0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaDh2HV4O-Y&t=1s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFOe_b0PIvM&t=2s  

This week, we talk about: looking at cameras, good plants, guitar shapes, saying certain words, still having it, not being on a hike, trail food, stepping on wilderness, post malone news, better than earth day, rowdy polo life, french fry medicine, horse locker room, rovers, requesting to leave the planet, not speaking with a south african accent, lady english, counting on siri for comedy, an alastair quiz, medical centers, mars already happening, perfect godfather impressions, the most cute metal kitten dude, kaiju skin lice, masters of puppets, sliders of doors, replacers of tongues, the jazz thing, and not the playlist. Call us - 727.379.4335 Email us - us@thegncshow.com Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7zela4WkmdQQrMwdR0T4JB?si=goxS7gYMSveKZSJZbyoUDw

This is the story of limitless human potential, reincarnation, Lord El Cantare, Atlantis and the ascension of business men to godhood. We look into the creation, beliefs and anime films of the Happy Science organisation.   For more content follow me on @hikikomoripodcast on Instagram where I'll be posting photos relevant to this episode!   You can also find me on Twitter @sequencepod, or you can listen to my other podcasts Final Fanservice and Not Another Film on any big podcast app.   Sources: Vice  The Conversation  Anime Solstice  The Happy Science Website Aum Shinrikyo: Insights Into How Terrorists Develop Biological and Chemical Weapons  Wikipedia 

The Essence of Buddha with Kiyoshi (Keith) Shimada The Essence of Buddha is about living a life with meaning and purpose. It offers a contemporary interpretation of the way to enlightenment, written by highly revered spiritual leader. The fundamental tenets of the Buddhist understanding of life, such as The Eightfold Path, The Six Paramitas and the Laws of Causality, are clearly explained in modern and accessible terms, along with the need for self-reflection, the nature of karma and reincarnation, and other teachings of the Buddha. Enlightenment is a potential achievement for every sentient being. The path towards it is an expansion of consciousness, moving from material concerns to an increased awareness of the unseen spiritual reality. This, and the practice of a love that gives, rather than just expecting to be loved, is the only path to happiness, and a better world. Minister Kiyoshi Shimada is Happy Science USA (North America) CEO.  He joined Happy Science as a priest in Japan and has been instrumental in helping Master Ryuho Okawa with his oversea's lectures. Happy Science was founded by Ryuho Okawa in 1986 as a spiritual movement dedicated to bringing greater happiness to humankind. Happy Science is involved in various activities with a goal to overcome barriers of race, religion, and culture and work toward a world united in peace and harmony. More information is available at http://happyscience-na.org/ ************************************************* For more information about BITEradio products and services visit: http://www.biteradio.me/index.html

Invitation to Happiness: 7 Inspirations from Your Inner Angel A new book by renowned spiritual leader and author Ryuho Okawa, Invitation to Happiness: 7 Inspirations from Your Inner Angel is a personal invitation and path to finding happiness and a more joyful and authentic life.  It is the introduction to a spiritual journey guided by the driving force that guides us through life and the secret to living true to ourselves —  our inner angel. We all have one, and each is our guide to spiritual happiness. The purpose of this book is to help the reader find joy by connecting with that inner voice, spirit, soul, or higher self. Mia Tomikawa, editor and U.S. spokesperson for Invitation to Happiness states,  “We have created a handbook for living a joy-filled, inspired life that marries spiritual thinking with practical involvement by the reader,” The book is written in a soft spiritual style that promises to attract a strong female reader demographic. Invitation to Happiness will provide a new discovery of self and perspective. It includes material to contemplate and an area to journal inspirations and discoveries about the book's seven themes.  Offering practical tools for creating new habits for a more carefree, grounded, spiritual life. For more information visit: OkawaBooks.com