Podcasts about Himeji Castle

This season was a long one! The Krewe re-groups to reflect on Season 5 as a whole, and everything that went into it...  with a SPECIAL GUEST! Join us for one last audio journey in Season 5 as we discuss all the milestones, top moments, challenges, & fun anecdotes, in addition to a look ahead to Season 6 & listener feedback! Let's GO!------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode!Support your favorite NFL Team AND podcast! Shop NFLShop to gear up for football season!Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan! ------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event CalendarJoin JSNO Today!

How many original castles does Japan ACTUALLY have standing? Where is Japan's oldest castle located? When counting castles in Japan, do castle ruins factor in? The Krewe is joined by William de Lange, the author of An Encyclopedia of Japanese Castles & many other Japan-related publications, to get the answer to these questions and so many more!------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode!Support your favorite NFL Team AND podcast! Shop NFLShop to gear up for football season!Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan! ------ Past KOJ Architecture & History Episodes ------Foreign-Born Samurai: William Adams ft. Nathan Ledbetter (Guest Host, Dr. Samantha Perez) (S5E17)Foreign-Born Samurai: Yasuke ft. Nathan Ledbetter (Guest Host, Dr. Samantha Perez) (S5E16)Change in Urban & Rural Japanese Communities ft. Azby Brown (S5E15)KOJ Podcast S5E6 - Inside Japanese Homes & Architecture ft. Azby Brown (S5E6)Kendo: The Way of the Sword ft. Alexander Bennett, 7th Dan in Kendo (S4E16)Jokichi Takamine: The Earliest Bridge Between New Orleans & Japan ft. Stephen Lyman (S4E13)The Chrysanthemum Throne ft. Dr. Hiromu Nagahara [Part 2] (S2E18)The Chrysanthemum Throne ft. Dr. Hiromu Nagahara [Part 1] (S2E17)The Age of Lady Samurai ft. Tomoko Kitagawa (S1E12)------ Links about William de Lange ------An Encyclopedia of Japanese Castles (Amazon)Japan Then & Now (Amazon, Released June 2024)Walking the Edo Sanpu (Amazon, Released August 2024)William's Website------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event CalendarJoin JSNO Today!

Joined by friend of the podcast and travel expert Rob Dyer of The Real Japan, the Krewe explores Hyogo Prefecture and everything it has to offer! From popular spots to secret gems, Rob reveals his insight into place he calls his second home, foods that are must eat, and things that are must do! Hell yes to zip lining into Godzilla's mouth! Don't miss out on this fun travel episode!------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode (timestamps [hh:mm:ss] where you can find the code)!Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan!  (01:15:10)------ Rob's Links ------The Real Japan WebsiteRob on TwitterThe Real Japan on FacebookThe Real Japan on InstagramHow to Travel in Japan Without Speaking Japanese (Audiobook)------ Past KOJ Travel Episodes ------Checking Out Miyagi ft. Ryotaro Sakurai (Guest Host, William Woods) (S5E5)Explore Matsue ft. Nicholas McCullough (S4E19)Travel Hiroshima ft. Joy Jarman-Walsh (S4E4)Travel Aomori ft. Kay Allen & Megan DeVille (S3E17)Hungry For Travel ft. Shinichi of TabiEats (S3E15)Henro SZN: Shikoku & the 88 Temple Pilgrimage ft. Todd Wassel (S3E12)Border Closures Couldn't Stop These Visas! ft. Rob Dyer & Allan Richarz (S3E11)Off the Beaten Path: Kansai ft. Rob Dyer [Part 2] (S2E12)Off the Beaten Path: Kansai ft. Rob Dyer [Part 1] (S2E11)Japan Travel Destination: Hokkaido ft. Kay Allen (S2E7)Navigating Nippon: Where to Go in Japan? ft. Kay Allen of JNTO (S1E11)------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event Calendar

Hey folks! This week on the podcast we took another look at a Japanese legend! This ones pretty spooky and dark, I hope you enjoy! Support the Show.Twitter: @ParanormalHLInstagram: paranormalhotlinePatreon: https://www.patreon.com/paranormalhotlineThank you for listening! Kayleigh & Oisín

Moving on with our third part of the Gishiwajinden Tour, we head to the old area of Matsuro, which, for us, means modern Karatsu.  Here we have some of the oldest rice paddies in all of Japan, but Karatsu is so much more.  It was part of Matsura, where the Matsura family (aka league, factions, or pirates, depending on how you saw it) arose.  It is also a short hop from Nagoya, which briefly became the capital of Japan; Nagaoka-kyo gets a mention in the histories, but Nagoya rarely merits it, since it was just the Taiko and every actually important person minus the Tenno. For more photos and others such things, check out: https://www.sengokudaimyo.com/podcast/matsuro-koku/   Rough Transcript: Welcome to Sengoku Daimyo's Chronicles of Japan.  My name is Joshua and this is Gishiwajinden Tour, Part Four:  Matsuro-koku So far on this tour through the locations listed in the Weizhi's Wa Record, the Gishiwajinden, following the route to Queen Himiko of Wa, we've hit the area of Gaya, or Gara; Tsushima—or Tuma-koku; Iki, aka Iki-koku; and now we are arriving at Karatsu, thought to be the location of Maturo-koku. Now before we go any further, let's talk about the name.  After all, up to this point in the account, the names haven't been too far off.  Well, Tsushima was recorded as something like Tuma in the Chinese record, which seems reasonable, and “Iki” was actually recorded as something like “I-dai”, though we are pretty sure that was a transcription error based on other evidence. But Karatsu and Maturo, really don't seem related.  Also, didn't we earlier equate Matsuro with Matsuura, Matsura?  But if you look for Matsuura on a map it is quite some distance away from Karatsu—in fact, it is in modern Nagasaki prefecture as opposed to Karatsu, which is in modern Saga prefecture. First off, Karatsu is a later name for the city, not the area.  It literally means “Tang Port”, and that name seems to appear in the 15th century in the form of Karatsu Jinja, or Karatsu Shrine.  So no, the names Karatsu and Matsuro are not related.  Prior to being called Karatsu, though, it was part of a larger area called Matsura.  It sits at the head of the Matsura River, which spills out into what is now called Karatsu Bay.  In ancient times this seems to have been the heart of the area known as Matsura or Matsuro.  Over time it was incorporated into the larger area known as Hi no Kuni, and when Hi no Kuni was divided up by the Ritsuryo state into Hizen and Higo, we see the Matsura district, or Matsura-gun, is a part, along the coast.  The fact that it is spelled as “Matsu” and “Ura”, meaning “pine beach”, might hint at the original name of the place or could be a false etymology, imposed by the need to record the location in kanji, the Sinitic characters used at the time.  Fun fact time:  Hizen refers to the area of the land of Hi that was closer to Yamato, while Higo refers to the area of the land of Hi that was further away.  If you look at a modern map of where these two ancient provinces were, however, you'll notice that by a slight technicality, Higo is actually closer, as the crow flies.  But remember, people are not crows, at least not in this life, and in all likelihood, most of the travel to and from Yamato would have been via sea routes.  So Hizen is closer to Yamato from that perspective, as you would have to sail from Higo, around Hizen, or take the long way south around Kagoshima. But where were we? So Matsura district in Hizen started at Matsura-gawa and the area around Karatsu bay, and included modern areas of Hirado all the way out to the Goto islands.  That was a pretty large area.  It later got further subdivided into East, West, North, and South Matsura subdistricts, with Karatsu in the Eastern subdistrict, and some portion of the west.  Eventually, Karatsu city became its own administrative district, in modern Saga prefecture, and so did Hirado city, in what was the old Northern Matsura sub-district, joining Nagasaki prefecture.  The western sub-district went to Karatsu or incorporated as Imari, known for their Imari-ware pottery.  And that left a small portion of the northern sub-district. The incorporated villages and islands eventually came together as Matsuura city, in Nagasaki prefecture, which is what you'll see, today.  And that is why, looking at a modern map, “Matsura” and modern “Matsuura” are not precisely in the same place. That history also helps demonstrate the historical connections between Karatsu, Hirado, Iki, and Tsushima—as well as the Goto islands.  This region was where the Matsura clan arose, which controlled at least out to Iki, Hirado, and the Goto archipelago, and it was known for its strong navy, among other things. For our trip, heading to Karatsu was originally borne out of convenience:  Our goal was to take the ferry so that we could travel along the ocean routes.  We had traveled the route from Izuhara, on Tsushima, to Ashibe port, on Iki island.  During that trip it was interesting to watch as Tsushima disappeared and then eventually Iki appeared on the horizon, but it wasn't immediate, and I suspect you would have wanted an experienced crew who knew the route and knew what to look for.  Conversely, from Indoji port, on Iki, to Karatsu I felt like we were constantly in sight of one island or another, or at least could see the mountains of Kyushu to get our bearings.  There wasn't really a time that felt like we were that far out from land.  Even so, it would still have been a treacherous crossing back in the day. Coming in to Karatsu from the ferry, the first thing you will notice is the castle.  Karatsu castle, also known as Maizuru Castle, is a reconstructed castle, but it really does provide a clear view of what one would have seen.  The original was abandoned in the Meiji period and sold off in 1871.  The main keep was later demolished and made into a park.  In 1966 they built a new, 5-storey keep on the original base, and from 1989 onward have continued to make improvements to various parts of the castle moats and walls.  You can still see the layout of the Ninomaru and honmaru sections of the castle, encompassing the old samurai districts of the jokamachi, or castle town, of Karatsu during the Edo period. Our primary goal in Karatsu, however, was not castle focused.  We wanted to go back to an earlier time – the Yayoi period, to be precise - and Karatsu and the Matsuro-kan did not disappoint.  While not quite as extensive as the reconstruction at other Yayoi sites like Harunotsuji or Yoshinogari, the site at the Matsuro-kan is still impressive in its own right. What is the Matsuro-kan, you might ask?  It is the building and grounds of what is also known as the Nabatake site.  In 1980, construction workers were excavating for a road through the Nabatake section of Karatsu when they noticed they were pulling up artifacts.  An investigation between 1980 to 1981 determined that the artifacts were from the late Jomon to middle Yayoi period.  Further investigation discovered the presence of old rice paddies.  In 1983 the site was designated as a national historic site, further excavations were carried out, and the Matsurokan was built to house the artifacts and also provide some reconstructions of what the rice paddies would have looked like.  For context these are some of the oldest rice paddies found in Japan, along with the nearby Itazuke rice paddies, in neighboring Fukuoka prefecture, and are key for giving us insights into what we know about early rice field cultivation. Here I should point out that these fields were in use through the middle Yayoi period, while the mission to Yamato—or Yamatai—recorded in the Weizhi would have been in the late Yayoi or early Kofun period, so likely several hundred years later.  There are other Yayoi settlement remains found up and around the peninsula, and there are Kofun in the area, especially along the banks of the Matsura river.  Given how built up much of the area is, it is possible that any large scale settlement may have been destroyed by subsequent settlements, or is somewhere that there just hasn't been a good reason for a full excavation.  Still, who knows what we might eventually find.    The Matsurokan appears to stick with the dating of the Yayoi period from about 300 BCE.  This is based largely on assumptions regarding the development of different pottery styles.  Recent research has suggested that this should be pushed back to about 800 or even 1000 BCE, suggesting a more gradual development.  For our purposes, it is enough to note that this site appears to cover from the final Jomon era in Kyushu to the coming of wet rice agriculture with the advancing Yayoi culture. Based on what was found at the site, the wet rice paddies were created in what at least one scholar has suggested as a “primitive” wet rice paddy.  The paddies themselves appear to have been placed in a naturally swampy area, irrigated by a natural stream.  This would have made flooding the fields relatively simple, without the large ponds or waterworks required to cover a more extensive area.  This may have sufficed for a small village, possibly only a handful of families living together and working the land. Besides the impressions of the paddies themselves, various tools, pottery, and more were also found at the site.  Stone harvesting knives were plentiful—a semicircular stone knife that was held in the fingers of one hand, allowing a harvester to grasp the stalks and cut them quickly.  This was the standard method of harvesting prior to the arrival of the sickle, or kama, and is still in use in some parts of China and Southeast Asia.  It is more labor intensive than the sickle, but provides some benefits in the consistency and lack of waste product. The Matsurokan demonstrates how a lot of the Yayoi tools are, in fact, still in use in one form or another in different cultures that also absorbed rice cultivation, showing how widespread it became. In addition, there are artifacts such as shards of pottery showing what looks to be the imprint of a woven fabric, and various equipment for weaving and sewing.  We have some beams and posts from buildings, which give us something at least try to guess at how things were put together. There are bones of various animals as well as stone arrowheads.  There are also fish and even dugong bones, suggesting they also made a living from the nearby sea.  And there are various bits of jewelry, including magatama, and what appears to be a shark's tooth with holes drilled in so it could be worn on a cord.    There are also carbonized rice grains found at the site, likely grown there. We don't have any ancient strains of rice that can be proven to come from these fields, but in their reconstruction, outside the museum, they have rebuilt some of the rice fields and grow old rice variants in them.  This is used, in part, to teach local schoolchildren about rice cultivation – in fact, local schools are allocated individual paddies each growing season. Besides the rice paddies, the Matsurokan also boasts several reconstructed dwellings.  These are similar to ones you might find elsewhere depicting what life was like back in the Yayoi period. As the Yayoi period gave way to the kofun, we do see some mounded tombs in the area, though not quite as many as in others.  Matsura appears to be rather rural. Around the Heian period, we see the rise of a local group that comes to be known as the Matsura group, or Matsura-tou, which eventually consolidated into the Matsura family.  There are several lineages claiming that the Matsura family descended from the Minamoto or Abe clans or through branch families thereof.  Matsura-to itself is sometimes called the 48 factions of Matsura.  It wasn't as much a family as an alliance of local warriors, each with their own base of operations.  I can't quite tell if the lineage of the later Matsura clan, as they were known, were meant to represent a single lineage or the various lineages that came together.  For all we know, they may have married into official families or otherwise concocted lineages to help legitimize them as much as anything else—this far out from the center, in the 11th century, there wasn't necessarily as much oversight. Early in the 11th century they also had a chance to prove themselves with the Toi invasion – that was the Jurchen invasion we mentioned last couple episodes.  After the Toi invaders attacked Tsushima and Iki, they set their sites on Hakata Bay, which was the closest landing to the Dazaifu, the Yamato government in Kyushu.  They were chased off and headed down the coast.  Minamoto Tomo is said to have led the forces that repelled the Toi invaders, who finally departed altogether, striking one more time on Tsushima before heading back to wherever they came from. Minamoto Tomo is said, at least in some stories, to have been the founder of the Matsura clan, or at least the leader of the 48 factions, which then coalesced into the Matsura clan, which eventually would run the Hirado domain. Over two hundred and fifty years after the Toi Invasion would come the Mongols.  If the Toi were bad, the Mongols were much worse.  The Toi were a band of marauders, who caused a lot of havoc, but do not appear to have had state backing.  The Mongols were perhaps more appropriately the Yuan empire, who had already conquered the Yellow river valley and were working on the Song dynasty along the Yangzi.  While the Toi had brought with them Goryeo warriors as well—who may or may not have joined up willingly—the Mongols had huge armies from all over that they could throw at a problem. As we talked about in the past two episodes, the Mongols swept through Tsushima and Iki and then headed straight for Hakata, the closest landing zone to the Dazaifu, the government outpost in Kyushu.  Even during the height of the Kamakura shogunate, this was still an important administrative center, and would have given the Mongols a huge advantage on holding territory and eventually sweeping up the archipelago. Fortunately, they were stopped.  Whether it was the gumption, skill, and downright stubbornness of their samurai foes or the divine wind that swept up from the ocean, the Mongols were turned back, twice. During each of these invasions, the Matsura clan and others rushed to the defense of the nation, but unlike with the Toi invasions, there do not appear to have been any serious battles along the Matsuura coastline—not that I can make out, anyway. After the Mongol invasion, Kyushu was not left out of the troubles that would follow, including the downfall of the Hojo, the rise of the Ashikaga, and the eventual breakdown of the shogunal system into the period known as the Warring States period.  Through it all the Matsura continued to ply the seas and encourage the trade from which they and others, like the Sou of Tsushima, came to depend on.  They also allied with other entrepreneurial seafarers, known to others as pirates, and they started trading with a group of weird looking people with hairy beards and pale skin, who came to be known as the Nanban, the southern barbarians—known to us, primarily, as the Portuguese. One faction of the Matsura were the Hata—no relation to the Hata that set up in what would become the Kyoto region in the early periods of Yamato state formation.  The Hata ruled the area that would become Karatsu, but eventually they were taken over by the Ryuzoji, who were allied with Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Hideyoshi's interest in the Karatsu and Matsura area had to do with its easy access to the continent.  And so Hideyoshi began to pay attention to Nagoya, at the end of the peninsula down from Karatsu.  And no, not *that* Nagoya.  If you hear Nagoya, today, you are probably talking about the bustling metropolis in Aichi, which was where Toyotomi himself got his start, growing up and going to work for the local warlord, named Oda Nobunaga.  Due to a quirk of Japanese names and how they read particular characters, this is a different Nagoya. The Kyushu Nagoya had been one of the Matsura trading posts, run by a sub-branch of the Hata family, who had built a castle on the site.  Hideyoshi had much grander plans for the area.  In 1591 he began work on a massive castle and associated castle town.  This castle was to be his new headquarters, and he moved his entire retinue there from Osaka, with an expectation that all of the daimyo would follow him.  Sure enough, they showed up with their own vassals, setting up camps around the peninsula and in the new city-to-be. The castle was the base of operations from which Hideyoshi coordinated the invasions of Korea.  It was a massive undertaking, and extremely impressive.  The city itself sprung up, and although the wood was still new, and the buildings somewhat hastily put together, it was soon a bustling metropolis and briefly became the center of art and culture in the entire archipelago. Hideyoshi himself had a teahouse built within the confines of the castle, where he apparently spent most of his days, even when receiving reports on how things were going across the sea on the archipelago.  The city had a Noh theater, as well.  It must have been a sight to see. As for the castle itself, based on the remains, it was massive.  It appears to use the contours of the hill upon which it sits.  It seems there was a previous castle there of some kind, and it is unclear how much this was merely expanded, but Hideyoshi's new castle was truly monumental, with a labyrinth of gates to get in -- similar  to Himeji Castle, for anyone who has been there, but with a serious vertical incline as well.  Nagoya Castle was second only to Osaka castle, and yet it was erected quickly—only 8 months.  I guess that's what you can do when you can mobilize all of the daimyo across Japan.  Even today, ruined as it is, the walls tower over you, and you can spend hours wandering the grounds. For all that it was impressive, the good times at Nagoya Castle lasted only for a brief seven years—when Hideyoshi passed away, the council of regents moved back to Osaka, and Nagoya castle was deliberately destroyed, stones removed from the walls such that it could never survive a true siege. This was a sign to the Korean peninsula – the Joseon court - that, with the death of the taiko, Japan had given up any pretext of conquering the peninsula. Today, only the stones and earthworks remain of the briefly thriving city, but on the grounds is a wonderful museum that catalogs this particular slice of Medieval life.  The Nagoya Castle Museum of Saga prefecture is off the beaten path—there is no train, so you'll need to take a bus or private car to get there—but it is well worth it. The museum itself is dedicated to Japanese and Korean cross-strait relations, which feels a bit like atonement given that the castle was built with conquest in mind. Of course, the centerpiece of the Museum is the castle, but it also does a good job telling the story of relations between the peninsula and the archipelago.  It starts in the ancient times, talking about how, even during the Jomon period, there were commonalities in fishhooks and similar equipment found from Kyushu up through the Korean peninsula.  From there, of course, trade continued, as we've seen in our journey through the Chronicles.  It talks about some of the shared cultural items found from the Yayoi through the Kofun, and also demonstrates how some of the earliest Buddhist statues have clear similarities to those found in Silla.  It goes over the various missions back and forth, and even gives a map of the Toi Invasion that we talked about hitting Tsushima and Iki. The Mongol invasion is also heavily talked about, but not nearly so much as the invasion of Korea.  There is another reproduction of the letter of King Sejeong, with the faked seal from the Sou clan in Tsushima.  This of course, was the period when they built Nagoya-jo into a castle and city of at least 100,000 people, almost overnight.  Even the Nanban were there, trading in the city while supplies from across the country were gathered and shipped off to keep troops fed on the invasion of Korea. There are plenty of images from this time—from a Ming envoy to Nagoya castle to images of the invasion from the Korean perspective, with Koreanized samurai manning the walls of the castles they had taken.  They don't exactly lionize the samurai, but they don't accentuate some of the more horrific things, either, like the piles of ears taken from those killed because taking their heads, as was standard practice in older days, was too cumbersome. There is also some discussion of relations afterwards—of the Joseon embassies, though those went through Hakata, Nagoya-jo having long been abandoned at that point.  For reasons one can probably understand, it doesn't go into the post-Edo relations, as that is much more modern history. After the destruction of Nagoya castle, the area was largely abandoned, but the city of Karatsu proper really thrived during the Edo period.  Karatsu was also a castle town, as we've mentioned, but a bit out of the way.  As sailing ships were now more sturdy and able to handle longer sea crossings, it was now often Hakata, in Fukuoka, that received much of the trade, and the Dutch traders who had replaced the Portuguese, were limited to Dejima, in Nagasaki. When Hideyoshi swept through, the Hata were not exactly considered trustworthy, and were placed under the Nabeshima, a branch of their rivals, the Ryuzouji.  During the invasion of Korea, the Hata rebelled, and were destroyed for it in 1593.  Their territory was given to Terazawa Hirotaka, who had been put in charge of the construction of Nagoya castle and later put in charge of the logistics for the invasion effort from the Kyushu side.  As a result, he was granted the lands formerly controlled by the Hata, including Karatsu, and what would become the Karatsu domain. Hirotaka could see which way the wind blew—in more ways than one.  After Hideyoshi's death, he supported Tokugawa Ieyasu, allowing him to keep and even expand his fief.  He redirected the Matsura river—then known as the Hata river—to its present course, and he built a pine grove along the northern beach that is the third largest such grove in all of Japan.  Known as the “Niji no Matsubara”, or the ”Rainbow Pine Forest” for its shape, it was erected as a windbreak to protect the precious farmland just on the other side.  It is still there today, still managed, and quite famous.  You can drive through the pine trees or stop and walk through them, even out to the beach.   And there is even a fantastic burger truck that parks along the main road through the pine grove, so you can enjoy a lovely picnic among the trees. The Terazawa would not remain in place for very long.  During the Shimabara rebellion of the early 17th century—a rebellion based on either taxes or Christianity, depending on whom you ask—the Terazawa line was extinguished.  Terazawa Katataka, then ruler of the Karatsu domain, was held liable for mismanagement of the domain and loss of a castle to the rebels.  He had land confiscated and he felt publicly humiliated, and so he took his own life while he was in Edo.  As he had no heir, the Terazawa line died out. Karatsu domain went through a variety of hands after that.  Its value fluctuated, but it is generally thought that the real value of the domain, thanks to the ability to trade, was well beyond what it was assessed to produce.  As such it was a lucrative position, and also held sway as a check against Nagasaki, watching the trade there with the Dutch merchants.  Because of all of this, the lord of Karatsu was also banned from holding certain government positions, so as not to distract from their duties, making the position something of a blessing and a curse. Through the years, Karatsu thrived.  They were and are still known for a type of traditional pottery, known as Karatsumono, or Karatsuware, and they maintain elaborate festivals.  One of the festivals, the Karatsu Kunchi, is considered a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.The Karatsu Kunchi is an annual parade where neighborhood associations carry giant floats through the city from Karatsu Shrine down to the shore.  It was inspired, in the early 19th century, by the famous Gion Matsuri of Kyoto—a wealthy merchant saw that and donated the first lion-head float to Karatsu Shrine.  Later, others would create their own floats. These floats, known as “Hikiyama” or “pulled mountains” can be five or six meters high and weigh anywhere from two to five tons.  There appear to be 14 hikiyama, currently, though there used to be 15—a black lion is currently missing.  The floats have gone through a few iterations, but are largely the same, and often have some relationship to the neighborhoods sponsoring them. From Matsura, aka Matsuro-koku, we went north along the coast of Kyushu to Itoshima, thought to the be old country of Ito-koku, and beyond that, the Na-koku of Fukuoka.  We'll cover both of those in our next and final installment of our Gishiwajinden tour. 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Himeji Castle, the white heron, is the center of power and culture for the region. Your clan has a plan to gain favor and influence, but there are rivals across all levels of life at the castle. Each family member you place has an important role to play.

Himeji Castle, the white heron, is the center of power and culture for the region. Your clan has a plan to gain favor and influence, but there are rivals across all levels of life at the castle. Each family member you place has an important role to play.

This week's monument is Himeji Castle, a complex in Japan that is perhaps the finest and most magnificent example of Japanese castle-building. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Matt discusses three different ghost stories associated with three different water sources: Isla De Las Munecas in Mexico, Okiku's Well at Himeji Castle in Japan, and the ghost of the Central Park Canal in Bakersfield, California. The stories are quite different from each other but should provide some chills to listeners. Find us on Facebook: facebook.com/ghosthropology Or on Instagram @kmma_media Previous episodes: https://kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcast/

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

This week we take a look at the largest Castle in Japan, Himeji Castle! This place has some really cool ghost stories and history. Thank you, Jeff Wampler, for helping with the research!! Check out our sources below for more info and to continue learning! Please Rate & Review us wherever you get your Podcasts!  Mail us something:  GYT Podcast PO Box 542762 Grand Prairie, TX 75054 Leave us a Voicemail or shoot us a text! 430-558-1304 Our Website WWW.GraveYardPodcast.com Patreon https://www.patreon.com/GraveYardTales Youtube: Youtube.com/c/GraveYardTales Rumble – GraveYard Tales Podcast Do you want GraveYard Merch?!?! Go to https://www.teepublic.com/stores/graveyard-tales?ref_id=22286 to get you some!  Visit Podbelly.comto find more shows like us and to get information you might need if you're starting your own podcast. Thank You Darron for our Logo!! You can get in touch with Darron for artwork by searching Darron DuBose on Facebook or Emailing him at art_injector@yahoo.com Thank you to Brandon Adams for our music tracks!! If you want to hear more from Brandon check him out at: Soundcloud.com/brandonadamsj Youtube.com/brandonadams93 Or to get in touch with him for compositions email him at Brandon_adams@earthlink.net Our Contacts WWW.GraveYardPodcast.com Email us at: GraveYardTalesPodcast@gmail.com Find us on social media: Twitter: @GrveYrdPodcast Facebook: @GraveYardTalesPodcast Instagram: @GraveYardTalesPodcast Sources https://www.worldhistory.org/Himeji_Castle/ https://www.masterclass.com/articles/himeji-castle-history https://www.japan.travel/en/world-heritage/himeji-jo-castle/ https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3501.html  https://www.remotelands.com/travelogues/magic-and-bloodshed-a-short-odd-history-of-himeji-castle/?utm_source=pocket_saves https://moonmausoleum.com/the-ghosts-of-the-haunted-himeji-castle-in-japan/?utm_source=pocket_saves https://paulagaston.com/himeji-japan/?utm_source=pocket_saves https://blog.gaijinpot.com/down-the-well-the-real-ghost-story-that-inspired-ringu/?utm_source=pocket_saves https://www.artelino.com/articles/ghost_story_okiku.asp?utm_source=pocket_saves 

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: The Enchanted Encounter: A Secret Ninja at Himeji Castle Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/the-enchanted-encounter-a-secret-ninja-at-himeji-castle Story Transcript:Ja: 陽が姫路城の石垣をきらびやかに彩っていたある一日、ハナと名の付く11歳の少女は、大好きな城に足を運んでいました。En: On a certain day when the sun brilliantly adorned Himeji Castle's stone walls, an 11-year-old girl named Hana went to her beloved castle.Ja: ハナはこの日、城の約3000チューリップが一斉に開花する見事な風景を見に来ていたのです。En: Hana had come on this day to witness the magnificent sight of approximately 3,000 tulips blooming all at once at the castle.Ja: 彼女は軽やかに庭を歩き、チューリップの配列と色のグラデーションに思わず笑みを浮かべていました。En: She walked gracefully through the garden, her face lighting up with a smile as she beheld the arrangement and the color gradient of the tulips.Ja: そんな彼女の視線の先には、名前の由来でもある桜の木が存在し、その美しいピンク色の花弁を豪華に散らせていました。En: In the distance, she noticed a cherry blossom tree, which was also the source of her name, scattering its beautiful pink petals in a luxurious display.Ja: しかし、その桜の下に立つことはなく、ちょうど強風が吹いてきて、桜の花びらが舞い散り始めました。En: However, without standing beneath the cherry tree, a strong gust of wind suddenly blew, causing the cherry blossoms to scatter and dance in the air.Ja: ハナはうれしそうにその花びらを追いかけていきます。En: Hana joyfully chased after the petals.Ja: しかし、しばらく走っていた彼女の足元に、桜の花びらがたくさん集まっていることに気付きませんでした。En: Unbeknownst to her, as she ran for a while, a multitude of cherry blossom petals had collected at her feet.Ja: それに足を取られて転んでしまった彼女は、偶然にも庭の片隅に隠れていた忍者、サクラにぶつかってしまいました。En: Lost in her pursuit, she stumbled and accidentally bumped into Sakura, a ninja who had been hiding in a corner of the garden.Ja: サクラはハナがいきなりぶつかってきたことに驚き、慌てて周囲を見渡しました。En: Startled by Hana's sudden collision, Sakura quickly scanned her surroundings.Ja: しかし、幸いにも他に誰もいなかったので、彼女はハナに向かって、「私の存在は秘密だよ。En: Fortunately, there was no one else present, so she turned to Hana and said, "I am a secret.Ja: 誰にも言わないでね。En: Please don't tell anyone about me."Ja: 」彼女はそう言うと、ひょいと姿を消してしまいました。En: With those words, Sakura disappeared in an instant.Ja: ハナはその出来事に驚きつつも、その日を特別な一日と感じ、家に帰りました。En: Hana, astonished by the event, felt that day was a special one and returned home.Ja: それ以降、ハナは忍者のサクラと出会った姫路城を訪れるのがさらに楽しみになりました。En: From that day on, Hana looked forward to visiting Himeji Castle where she had encountered the ninja Sakura.Ja: そして、誰にも言えない秘密を抱えつつも、その物語はハナ自身の大切な思い出となりました。En: With a secret she could never reveal to anyone, this story became a precious memory for Hana herself.Ja: この物語は、突如として日常に現れる非日常を体験した少女の成長を描いています。En: It depicts the growth of a young girl who experiences the extraordinary unexpectedly in her everyday life. Vocabulary Words:noticed: 認め、everyday life: 日常

We go back to Japan on this tour and take you to visit a couple of yokai. First, we head to Himeji Castle where we encounter the vengeful spirit of Okiku, as well as the mysterious Osakabehime. Next, we take you into the dark tale of the Amanojaku.Find us on our social media!Twitter: @NopevillecastInstagram: @nopevillepodcastFacebook: Nopeville PodcastWebsite: nopevillepodcast.comSupport us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/nopevillepodcastBuy us a coffee! : buymeacoffee.com/nopevilleVisit our Gift Shop: shop.spreadshirt.com/nopevilleThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5004595/advertisement

Five major companies pull out of Comic-Con International, fans react to the law requiring manga artists to reveal real names, and a Hospitality union strike could affect Anime Expo... Also, the Yohane spin-off series gets a video game announced for November, My Hero Academia collaborates with NBA, and the 2023 Sanrio popularity ranking is revealed! Meanwhile in Japan... Himeji Castle gets an official LEGO set, Godiva releases chocolate Daifuku in Japan, and a revolving sushi lawsuit could have a teen paying up to 160 million yen?! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/animejamsession/support

We travel to the land of Japan for another one of our favorite places, castles! Everybody's favorite scary location, mostly because they have so many stories. Well, this one has one very famous story. A story that came to inspire the movie The Ring. But don't worry, we promise you have more than seven days after listening to this one. We hope.Listen to Davis as he quizzes us on various castles, both fictional and real, you be the judge. Listen to Jake tell us the story of the well beneath the castle that still has a fence around it to this day. And listen to Lisa dive into this castle's history and hopefully she doesn't dive into that well. Please don't dive into that well.We are cruising right along in the year 2023! Thanks for all your support and thank you all for being the best listeners in the podcast business! we're so excited to be making this content for you and we can't ask for better fans! Here's to more greatness with episode 109 of The Possible Paranormal Podcast! TPPP 109: Himeji Castle.Support the show

In this week's episode we are talking about some of the most haunted castles from around the world. We have stories about Chillingham Castle in England, Leap Castle in Ireland, Prejama Castle in Slovakia, and Himeji Castle in Japan! These are some spine tingling tales we are so excited to tell you all about.

The Japanese assignment continues with a mission report from the world's busiest train station. Antony and David relate their remaining Tokyo adventures, including cherry blossom viewings and visiting a location from The Wolverine (2013).  Their next report comes from aboard a ‘Romance Express' (like the one referred to by Tanaka in the novel of You Only Live Twice) travelling from Kyoto to Osaka. Before getting there, they share what it was like to stay in a traditional Japanese inn (as Ian Fleming did when researching Thrilling Cities). They also talk about how they found Kyoto, including its gorgeous temples and gardens (not of the poisonous variety) and ‘all the shrines in the world'. After all of these spiritual experiences, they head for the extreme contrast: Universal Studios in Osaka. While queuing to buy lunch in Super Nintendo World, they talk about different fandoms and speculate about what a 007 theme park might be like. Finally, they discuss public bathing Japanese-style (as in, completely naked), the Japanese musical of Casino Royale, a visit to Himeji Castle (the ninja training school from You Only Live Twice), taking the fastest bullet train back to Tokyo, finding the best Martinis in Tokyo Disneyland and how they managed to have a Bondian adventure on a reasonable budget.

Hello castle lovers everywhere, we see you and we love you. This week we earn our namesake and bring you some of the coolest and creepiest we could find. Kelsey shares three castles that she would love to visit.... during the day, not at night, because they are still haunted. Alanna takes us to Scotland, surprise, surprise, for a pair of famous castles that have very interesting histories. We hope you enjoy and we will catch up with you all next week, till then keep it cryptic everybody. Tags: Haunted Castles, Castles, Himeji Castle, Larnach Castle, Houska Castle, Blackness Castle, Tantallon linktr.ee/castlesandcryptids Website: castlesandcryptidspod.squarespace.com

This week Tracey and Rowan combined forces to bring you a Halloween-themed variety episode. Join our hosts to learn about the ghosts that occupy the great castles of the world (and stick around to learn how to DIY your own haunting!)The team explores the histories and ghost stories of Leap Castle, Castle Eltz, Predjama Castle, Himeji Castle, and Chillingham Castle. Haunted stories include: a castle in a cave, a fierce lady night, a terrifying sheep elemental, a mind-reading yokai, more than one dungeon…and “just a little, light murder”.SourcesCN Traveler https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/haunted-castles-around-the-worldWikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leap_Castlehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eltz_Castlehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Predjama_Castlehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Himeji_Castlehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chillingham_Castle#Chillingham's_ghostsDiscovering Irelandhttps://www.discoveringireland.com/haunted-castles-in-ireland/Kinnittyhttps://kinnitty.com/places-to-visit/leap-castle/Ireland Before You Diehttps://www.irelandbeforeyoudie.com/leap-castle-history-and-info-about-the-worlds-most-haunted-castle/Little House of Horrorshttps://thelittlehouseofhorrors.com/burg-eltz/https://thelittlehouseofhorrors.com/chillingham-castle/Dark Touristhttps://darktourists.com/visiting-eltz-castle-burg-eltz-wierschem-germany/Country Life UKhttps://www.countrylife.co.uk/property/a-15th-century-scottish-castle-for-sale-at-just-650000-thats-been-in-the-same-family-for-over-470-years-229540Ghost Fandomhttps://ghosts.fandom.com/wiki/Himeji_CastleRemote Landshttps://www.remotelands.com/travelogues/magic-and-bloodshed-a-short-odd-history-of-himeji-castle/The Willow Webhttps://thewillowweb.com/2017/06/21/japanese-ghost-stories-himeji-castle-okiku-well/Paula Gastonhttps://paulagaston.com/himeji-japan/All About Japanhttps://allabout-japan.com/en/article/2868/National Treasure Guidebookhttps://web.archive.org/web/20110710161456/http://www.e-somen.com/castle/subdata/print/engdata.pdfChillingham Castlehttps://chillingham-castle.com/Great Castleshttps://great-castles.com/chillinghamghost.htmlHistoric UKhttps://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryMagazine/DestinationsUK/Chillingham-Castle/Insiderhttps://www.insider.com/photos-500-year-old-scottish-kilberry-castle-for-sale-2021-7

Spooky Castles!!!! Alaina brings us to the UK to share the terrifying tales of Chillingham castle, which in all honesty should be renamed something so much more intense. She has 0 chill. Be forewarned that all kinds of torture is involved. Then Ash brings us to Japan's Himeji Castle for the origin story of The Ring! SCARY!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On top of a hill overlooking the town of Himeji, Japan, stands tall and proud the Himeji Castle. Dating back several centuries it has been through a lot, has gone through several new ownerships, and has several ghost stories, legends and resident spirits attached to it.

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Overlooking the city of Himeji Castle is Japan's most breathtaking castle. Within the grounds of Himeji Castle remains the tormented spirit of Okiku, a murdered servant who is said to still be there today. Learn more about this well-known Japanese ghost and folk story. Host Kevin O'Shea brings you this traditional tale of ghostly intrigue and a spirit that will forever be counting to the number 9. Supernatural Japan on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/supernatural-japan/id1616675498 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/supernatural-japan The Supernatural Japan podcast is now on Amazon Music! https://music.amazon.com/.../dedb712b.../supernatural-japan Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/supernatural-japan Follow Supernatural Japan on Instagram: http://instagram.com/supernaturaljapan JOIN the Supernatural Japan Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/supernaturaljapan

In this episode, Woods Fairchild has a conversation with Joseph O’Connell – Artist, Innovator, Founder, and Owner of Creative Machines. Joseph takes us back in time and shares how his upbringing in a creative and “maker household” set the foundation for a life and career as an artist and innovator. He discusses the founding of his company, Creative Machines, and how he got his start creating interactive exhibitions for museums. We learn how the Arts Foundation, formally known as TPAC, helped set the foundation for his launch into the world of public art.  Joseph then speaks to his connection to Thomas Edison and how he has not only influenced him as a creator but also his approach to leadership and facilitating innovation at Creative Machines. Finally, we get an insight into how Joseph sees and values collaboration, the importance of “preparing the brush,” and advice for artists! To hear all this more, listen to the full-length podcast by clicking the link above! To listen to the mini, click below! https://kxci.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Joe-Oconnell_mini.mp3 Joseph O’Connell – Artist, Innovator, Founder and Owner of Creative Machines Chasing the Stars, 2021, stainless steel. Chasing the Stars is a monumental, kinetic sculpture that is powered by both wind and human interaction. The form of the sculpture sweeps through space, reaching upward to grasp and gather the universe into its arms. The Sculpture’s mandate is to invite curiosity and physical engagement; the audience is then rewarded with a magical, interactive experience of motion, light, and color. Image courtesy of Creative Machines. piole Kabuto, 2014, stainless steel. piole Kabuto is an abstract sculpture made from polished stainless steel. It is made from many curved scales that fit together in a way reminiscent of the roof tiles at Himeji Castle, a UNESCO world heritage site that can be seen from the rooftop the sculpture sits upon. The

As we explore the haunted Himeji Castle, Jenni shares the top three ghost stories from Japan.

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We're touring EVEN MORE spooky castles this week, like Bran and Corvin Castles in Romania, Japan's Himeji Castle and the ghostly woman who haunts it, and a whole mess of castles in Italy. Get ready to hear about the Hope Diamond of buildings (aka the Palazzo Dario in Venice), a Canadian museum with castle vibes and weasel skulls, and more!   -- SUPPORT SOME QUALITY SCHOOL STUFF with this fundraiser and we'll send you some stickers! Just email us a screenshot of your donation and we'll take care of the rest. Food Pantry: https://bit.ly/2RpZ4X1 OR https://amzn.to/3iqY7cJ   WE HAVE A PATREON. Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/SpoopHour Find us on Twitter/Instagram @spoophour and send your spooky stories to spoophour[at]gmail[dot]com. Want Spoop Hour merch? We've got that too! www.spoophour.threadless.com

In Japan, houses that have seen unnatural or undignified deaths are legally declared Jiko Bukken or "accident properties" (see episode 12: Richard Energy & Legally Haunted Houses!). Homes are also codified as Jiko Bukken if they are built over a well -- what's that about? In this minisode, Shaena explores this question as she tells us about Okiku's Well (located at Himeji Castle), one of Japan's "big three" ghost stories. Here, you'll learn about the origin story as well as the superstitions that have followed it centuries later. CW: sexual violence, tortureSources:https://www.artelino.com/articles/ghost_story_okiku.asphttp://yokai.com/okiku/http://yokai.com/okikumushi/https://thewillowweb.com/2017/06/21/japanese-ghost-stories-himeji-castle-okiku-well/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banchō_Sarayashikihttps://seeksghosts.blogspot.com/2011/11/traditional-japanese-ghost-story-okiku.htmlOutro last updated 5/16/21Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/unpackingtheeerie)

Get ready to learn about the James Franco of cult leaders (where does he have the time?!) and the vengeful spirit of a girl who needs to wash her hair already. Laura covers part 1 of the story of Keith Raniere, the cult leader and founder of NXIVM. And if you ask us, if your genius-ness test is take-home, you're probably not actually a genius ... but what the *bleep* would we know! Maria digs into the Japanese ghost story that inspired novels, manga, and films including The Ring (2002). Let's just say counting to 10 now has a whole new terrifying meaning. Let's get creepy!Support the show (https://patreon.com/thenewwitches)

On this day, I went around Kagawa and Tokushima prefectures in Shikoku, crossed the Seto Ohashi Bridge, and went around the local line in Okayama prefecture to Himeji, where Himeji Castle is located. Youtube My Homepage --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/djr-kamochan/message

The place that inspired Japanese horror film, "The Ring," and its American remake, the Himeji Castle is Japan's largest surviving castle. It's home to not just six hundred years of history, but the ghost of a serving girl still seeking revenge on her master.

Japan is currently boosting domestic travel with their Go To Travel campaign. I take advantage of the discounts and travelled from Chiba to Osaka to visit Universal Studios Japan, Kyoto, Nara, Kobe, and Himeji Castle! We talk about how to get these deals and how cheap I got the hotel rooms. Along with a discussion of how Universal Studios Japan is doing since its reopening in June. If you live in Japan, book your hotels through Agoda to take advantage of the Go to Travel discounts. Support the Podcast & Website Make your trip planning to Tokyo Disney Resort & Universal Studios Japan with our premium ebook travel guides! If you want to plan a stress-free vacation, then these are a must. Buy your park tickets through Klook and save $4USD off your first order (with a minimum of $50 USD) with code KLKTDREX. Any purchases made through our affiliate links helps keep us going and doesn't cost you anything extra. Thank you so much for listening and remember to rate and subscribe to us on iTunes and Stitcher! If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love it if you could support us on Patreon. Once we reach our goal of $500, we will record an extra 30-minute episode per month where we just answer your questions! Even $1 a month will help us immensely.

Japan is currently boosting domestic travel with their Go To Travel campaign. I take advantage of the discounts and travelled from Chiba to Osaka to visit Universal Studios Japan, Kyoto, Nara, Kobe, and Himeji Castle! We talk about how to get these deals and how cheap I got the hotel rooms. Along with a discussion of how Universal Studios Japan is doing since its reopening in June. If you live in Japan, book your hotels through Agoda to take advantage of the Go to Travel discounts. The post Visiting Universal Studios Japan is Cheap Right Now – Episode 204 appeared first on TDR Explorer.

Yoko is talking about 'o-tsukimi'. I bet you have heard 'o-hanami', which is cherry blossom viewing. So guess what It is. Both are the traditional customary events in Japan. This year, you can watch one of o-tsukimi event online due to the COVID-19. Check what the event is and what, when and how you can watch it from Yoko's talk. 姫路城観月会2020 link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgPNUYXbgZo Script: 世界中(せかいじゅう)のメイトの皆(みな)さん、こんにちは！ サンシャインジャパニーズの陽子(ようこ)です。 今日(きょう)も、オーストラリアのケアンズから、 お届(とど)けしています。 今日(きょう)は、 ２０２０年(にせんにじゅうねん)９月(くがつ)２８日(にち)です。 そして、今日(きょう)のトピックは、お月見(つきみ)です。 お花見(はなみ)は、花(はな)、桜(さくら)を 見(み)て楽(たの)しむイベントです。 お月見(つきみ)は、月(つき)、お月(つき)様(さま)を 見(み)て楽(たの)しむイベントです。 秋(あき)のきれいな月(つき)を見(み)ながら、 豊作(ほうさく)を祈(いの)ったり、感謝(かんしゃ)したりします。 「Thanksgiving」みたいですね。 その時(とき)、月(つき)と同(おな)じ丸(まる)い団子(だんご)を お供(そな)えします。 もちろん、お供(そな)えした後(あと)、食(た)べます。 今年(ことし)は、コロナで いろいろなイベントがキャンセルになっています。 そこで、今年(ことし)は、お月見(つきみ)のイベント、 姫路(ひめじ)城(じょう)観月会(かんげつかい)が イベントのユーチューブチャンネルで 見(み)ることができます。 10月(がつ)1(つい)日(たち) 日本(にっぽん)時間(じかん)の午後(ごご)6時半(じはん)からです。 きれいなお月(つき)様(さま)を見(み)ながら、 日本(にほん)の伝統的(でんとうてき)な楽器(がっき)の 音楽(おんがく)も聞(き)くことができます。 今年(ことし)は、日本(にほん)に行(い)くことができません。 でも、いろいろなイベントを ユーチューブで見(み)ることができます。 ぜひお楽(たの)しみください。 Now, vocab check from today's talk. お月見(つきみ) moon-viewing お月(つき)様(さま) the moon 秋(あき) autumn 豊作(ほうさく) good harvest 祈(いの)ります to pray for 感謝(かんしゃ)します to appreciate 丸(まる)い round 団子(だんご) sticky sweet rice ball お供(そな)えします to offer 姫路(ひめじ)城(じょう) Himeji Castle 観月会(かんげつかい) the moon-viewing festival 日本(にっぽん)時間(じかん) Japan time 午後(ごご)6時半(じはん) 6:30pm 楽器(がっき) instrument ぜひお楽(たの)しみください please enjoy that メイトの皆(みな)さん、おつかれさまでした！ ではまた！

Download MP3 ８月の４週間は、恒例の「超濃縮！やさしい英語会話」です。この12年間に配信した359本の「やさしい英語会話」よりエピソードを厳選し、毎回４本分を濃縮してお届けします。ナチュラルスピードの会話をスクリプトとともにお楽しみください。今回は"Hiroshima: A Fun Place to Be"というテーマで、本ポッドキャストの発信地・広島の名物にまつわるエピソードを集めました。 　 *** Script *** やさしい英語会話 (326) Miyajima W: Hi, Zach! What’d you do this weekend? M: Hey, Keiko. I went to Miyajima on Sunday! It was my first time going. W: Oh, that sounds fun. So, you went to Itsukushima Shrine? M: Of course! Actually, though, my main reason for going to Miyajima was to climb Mount Misen. But it rained so much on Sunday I decided to hike on a different day. W: Aw, too bad you weren’t able to hike. But Itsukushima Shrine’s really good. It’s one of the most iconic Japanese landmarks, I think. M: I can see why. I think that the clouds and rain made for a very beautiful backdrop, actually. W: Yeah, whenever I go to shrines on rainy days, I feel that I can be more reflective. M: Probably because there aren’t as many people there! Ha ha. W: That’s true… Oh, since it was raining, were you UNable to pet the deer? M: When it really started to pour, all the deer hid under bridges and trees to escape the rain. But before that-- jeez, are those guys annoying! W: Ha ha. Every time I go to Miyajima, I have to fend off the deer! Did they try to open your bag to look for food? M: I didn’t have a bag with me, but I DID have a granola bar in my pocket. I forgot about it, so I was trying to figure out why there were deer following me! Then, when I finally stopped walking, they tried to go inside of my pants! W: Ha ha. Oh my gosh… Well, now you know better! Be careful, though; the deer will try to eat anything that they think is food. One time I went to Miyajima with a friend, and a deer took a bite out of the homework she had in her purse! M: Ha ha! In America we joke about how “my dog ate my homework,” but I wonder what teacher would ever believe “a deer ate my homework”! (Written by Jazmin Boulton) やさしい英語会話 (312) The Saijo Sake Festival Situation: In front of Saijo Station M: How do you do? I'm Kotaro, Takumi's friend. Nice to meet you Jessie. W: Nice to meet you too! Thanks for buying me a ticket for the Sake Festival. I can't wait to drink sake for the first time in my life! M: No problem! It must have been an arduous trip to come all the way to Saijo from Michigan. You should relieve your stress with alcohol today! Ha ha. (They enter the Sake Hiroba) W: Wow… look at how many people are here… It's so crowded!! M: Welcome to the Sake Hiroba, or in English: the Sake Square. Get a sake cup. It's called o-choko in Japanese. W: What? Choco? Ha ha. That's a funny name. Boy, it sure is a small cup. It's totally different from a beer glass or whiskey shot glass. M: Yep. Hey, would you like your sake sweet or drier? W: Oh, sweet sounds good. By the way, how do you say "cheers" in Japanese? M: We say kanpai! Let's do it. Kanpai! W: Kan..kan-pai? Wow, that's hard to pronounce. Anyway kanpai! M: Wow… This is really good. The flavor's unbelievable. What do you think about it? W: Yeah, it's pretty sweet and tastes good. I think I can drink lots of this. Hey, wait: your face is flushing! Are you alright? M: Um… I'm totally fine. Don't worry about me… Oh, sorry, I need… I need to go to the bathroom. I think I'm about to puke! W: What? Don't tell me he can't drink any alcohol? Well… I have no choice but to drink by myself! (Written by Kyoung Jo) やさしい英語会話 (302) Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki M: Reiko, I LOVE trying new types of food. Any recommendations for food in Hiroshima? W: Yeah. Hiroshima's famous for oysters… and Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki. M: Woo, oysters. I'm no big fan of them. Um… What is o-ko-no…? W: Ha ha: O-ko-no-mi-ya-ki. It's hard to say. It's a traditional Japanese pancake, made with noodles. It's got a savory flavor. People eat it for lunch or dinner. M: Hmm.. Pancakes made with noodles? What's in o-ko-no… W: Okonomiyaki. In Hiroshima style, it's got layers—some batter, some cabbage, some noodles. Inside you can put whatever you want, such as pork, cheese, squid, or octopus. Then, you can pour special okonomiyaki sauce and mayonnaise on top, according to your preference. M: Hmm… I can surely conjure up THAT image. It sounds pretty good! By the way, why do they call it o-ko-no… W: Okonomiyaki. That's a good question! Okonomi in Japanese means "your preference," and yaki means grill. So, it means you can put in any materials that you would like to add, according to your preference, and grill them. M: So, we can put anything that we like in it? W: Yeah… Hey, why that silly expression on your face. You sound a bit suspicious… M: Well… Can we put, like, dark beer in it? Or, coffee flavorings? Or, can we put apples or strawberries as an additional topping? That would make the pancakes much better! Trust me! W: What? What are you talking about? That sounds more like a colossal mess! M: Ha ha! Don't you want to try something revolutionary? W: Aww… all this talk about okonomiyaki has made me hungry. Let's go to an okonomiyaki restaurant today. I know a good one! (Written by Kyoung Jo) やさしい英語会話 (301) Hiroshima Castle Situation: A foreign tourist is walking in Hiroshima M: Excuse me… Would you know how to get to Hiroshima Castle? W: Um… I'll take you there! I'm also going near there, and it's close! M: Really? Great! Thanks so much! Hey, I'm Mike. Could I ask your name? W: I'm Reiko. Nice to meet you. M: Very cool! So… do we need to take a bus or a city train to get there? W: Nope. It's only a few minutes over there. M: Hey, would you know anything about the history of the castle? W: Um… A bit… I think it was built in about the 1590s, by a daimyo named Mori Terumoto. He was one of the leaders on the Council of Five Elders, which was set up by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. M: Aww, I've heard of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. W: But the castle was destroyed during the atomic bombing in 1945. So the castle you'll see is just a replica of the original castle. Hmm… you might be disappointed a little, if you're expecting the splendor of Osaka or Himeji Castle. M: I'm fine. I wanted to see Hiroshima Castle, because I heard it's one of the most famous landmarks in Hiroshima. W: You're right! Anyway, here it is. We've arrived at the castle gate. M: Oh, already? Great! Wow… I like the landscape—how the castle's surrounded by water. It gives, like, an image of the stereotypical traditional Japanese castle. W: Yeah. The big tower of the castle, you see in front, is the main tower, called the tenshu in Japanese. This new Hiroshima Castle only features the main tower. The main tower was reconstructed in the form of a museum. M: So I won't be able to meet samurais in the castle? W: Ha ha. Of course not! (Written by Kyoung Jo)

The Money Buddy Podcast EP. 6 - [Kansai Season] Himeji Castle ปราสาทนกกระเรียนขาวกับ ... ที่หายไป ! อย่างแรกต้องขออภัยที่พวกเราหายไป ราวๆ 3 เดือน เนื่องจากพิษจาก COVID-19 หวังว่าคุณผู้ฟังที่น่ารักทุกท่านจะเข้าใจนะครับ TMBP EP.6 นี้เราพาทุกคนไปยังเมืองที่อยู่ไกลออกไปจากโอซาก้า ซึ่งเมืองที่เราเดินทางมานี้มีชื่อว่า Himeji เป็นเมืองหนึ่งที่อยู่ในจังหวัดเฮียวโงะ ซึ่งภายในเมืองนี้มีปราสาทสูงขาวสง่า ที่ตั้งตระหง่าน มั่นคงมายาวนานกว่า 674 ปี (2020) และได้รับการจดทะเบียนเป็นมรดกโลกในปี 1993 ปราสาทนั้นมีสมยานามว่า "ปราสาทนกกระเรียนขาว" ถ้าคุณผู้ฟังพร้อมแล้ว เชิญรับฟังได้ที่ The Money Buddy Podcast EP.6 นี้ได้เลยครับ ขอบคุณข้อมูลจาก - https://www.facebook.com/KIJITHAILAND/ - https://kiji.life/himeji-tourist-pass-2019/ - https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3501.html โฆษก ปมก / แด๊บคุง / นัทซึ

In episode 65 Carly and Cecilia share some spooky tales from a place they would more than love to visit one day, Japan! While borders are still closed and travel impossible, the gals will have to settle for remotely admiring the land of samurai, sushi and spookiness from afar. Join the gals as Carly digs deep into some of the country's most haunted tunnels. Then, Cecilia tells the tragic tale behind the haunting of Himeji Castle.

Learn why Himeji Castle's popular well might not be connected to The Ring franchise, and what to do if you encounter Okiku's spirit. Then meet a beloved doll that might be alive. Sound Effects: Sound Effects Factory Music Coordinator: Matt Duffy AKA DJ TripleBypass Theme Song: "Mystery" by Tavana, courtesy of HI*Sessions Featured Song: "A Lake Shore", by Paranoid Void. If you enjoyed this show, please rate, review and share us with your friends and family. Instagram: legendsfromthepacific https://www.instagram.com/legendsfromthepacific Twitter: LegendsPacific https://twitter.com/LegendsPacific Don't forget to subscribe and visit our website www.legendsfromthepacific.com.

Well today we look into some of the legends surrounding the castle of Himeji. And Heather gives us a Tongue Twister and a quick lesson in Japanese grammer. ~~ Review us over on: Podchaser. Check out our growing database on Japanese History over at historyofjapan.co.uk Twitter: @japanarchives Instagram: @nexus_travels Facebook: @japanarchives ~~ Intro and Outro music by The Kyoto Connection available on the freemusicarchive. ~~ Written by Thomas and Heather.

Jochen schwärmt immer von Japan, Michael fährt hin. Michi ist verliebt und gleichzeitig verwundert: Kann ein Ort so exotisch und gleichzeitig so einfach sein? Japan hat noch viel mehr zu bieten als die Mega-Städte Kyoto und Tokio (siehe und HÖRE unsere beiden Extra-Folgen dazu). Auch dieses Mal sind wir kurz dort. Im Tokioter Hipster-Viertel Tomigaya oder im Manga-Museum in Kyoto. Mit den 400-km/h-Shinkansen-Zügen geht es dann nach Osaka, das bewegende Hiroshima oder ins super angesagte Kanazawa. Wir besuchen den größten Buddha der Welt, streicheln zahme, heilige Rehe in Nara und stoppen am surrealen Himeji Castle. Außerdem spielt der schönste Berg der Welt (Mt. Fuji) eine Hauptrolle. Japan ist eine endlose Entdeckungsreise in einem Land, in dem modernste Technik und spirituelle Tradition vollkommen selbstverständlich nebeneinander leben. Alles für die perfekte Reise bekommt ihr in unserer neuen Folge, inkl. Tipps für Essen wie ein Michelin-Gourmet, allerdings für wenig Geld. Japan ist perfekt für Paare, für Familien, für Teenager, zum Alleine-Reisen, zum Rock und Heavy Metal hören oder Tiere streicheln - jede Sub-Kultur wird bedient. Mit einem Lächeln. (Werbung) Unser Partner bei dieser Folge ist Braineffect. Ein Unternehmen für natürliches Performance Food, das dich in deiner mentalen und körperlichen Leistungsfähigkeit unterstützt. Individuell zusammengestellt sorgen Braineffect-Produkte für zum Beispiel besseren Schlaf, gutes Wohlbefinden, mehr Fokus und Energie. Übrigens: Auf www.brain-effect.com gibt es mit dem Code „ReisenReisen20“ das bei uns vorgestellte Produkt „Anti-Jetlag“ sowie alle anderen Produkte mit einem Rabatt von 20 Prozent.

Braydon and Belinda talk about two different paranormal stories in today's episode. Braydon discusses the legend of Banchō Sarayashiki in Japan, which is the original inspiration for the world famous movie, The Ring. The legend originates from Himeji Castle in Himeji, Japan, and is incredibly well known through the countless adaptations, plays, and artwork that feature the fable.Braydon also goes on to talk about the Shirime spirit, which has a dirty little secret, and a supposedly haunted location within Japan that he has already visited!Belinda goes on to talk about the exorcism of Michael Taylor, who joined a church group and grew obsessed with the young pastor who lead the group. His obsession turned nasty, when he reportedly was possessed by 40 separate demons, and the demons manifested themselves through his physical form. He went on to attack the pastor, and murder someone close to him. All is detailed in this episode of YMAAP.If you wanted to follow us on social media, we can be found on: Facebook, and on Instagram You, Me, and a Poltergeist, Braydon, BelindaCHECK OUT ALL THE OTHER PODCAST ON TNC: THATSNOTCANON.COM

This episode is has been recorded during our trip to Osaka, Kyoto, Himeji, Nara and other places. Featuring 2 guests - Adam and Martin. We embarked on a journey to discuss stroking carpets, drinking coffee with tonic, being attacked by deer, having mist sprayed in our faces and doing magic tricks on trains. There are too man things to mention. It's a double length episode and believe me I tried to make it short, originally it was about 3 hours long. :D Episode notes: 00:00 Intro - Is Japanese food really that good? Expectations vs. reality 17:00 Language Quirk - natsukashii 23:45 Travelling tips - Cooking takoyaki, Fushimi inari shrine crowds, JR pass not really worth it? 32:53 News - Museum of emerging technologies, Gundum statue Odaiba, Shopping, FLIPPING SEATS, Osaka, Billiken, Osaka Tsutenkaku Tower, Red light district, Nara deer, Himeji Castle, Kyoto shrines and bamboo 54:52 Food and drinks - Conic 1:00:20 Brand name of the week - Eggs 'n things 1:01:23 News 2 - Octopus on a stick, cooling stations, Czech vocabulary - kekel, vole 1:08:50 Japanese video - The Helpful Fox Senko-san, Deathnote popato chips 1:20:00 The thought of the day - Is having your life chaotic beneficial? 1:32:16 Japanese Music - Song PHOTOS: https://imgur.com/a/kVR0Kob octopus on a stick, Eggs'n Things, smallest mountain in Japan, cooking takoyaki, Fushimi Inari shrine, Conic, gundum statue, and more....., VIDEO: flipping seats

Live from New York, it’s My Favorite Haunting! In a first, we have a guest co-host, my neighbor and yours, Karen from Brampton! She’s on hand to give us some background info on Japanese culture and belief system. With Karen’s guidance, Ames tells the story of the Nakagusuku Hotel and Castle remains, and Mel has all the info on Himeji Castle and the well that inspired The Ring.

Episode 25 - This is a review of the 9th and 10th days out of 10 of our Japan trip.  Day 9 we head to Himeji to see astonishing Himeji Castle and we end the day on the sensory overload Tombori River Walk in Osaka eating Takoyaki. Day 10 takes us to Osaka Castle and the airport, but not before a little logistical train scare!  A review of days 1-8 can be found on Episodes 21-24.  For better insight to this show it would be helpful to listen to Episode 5 Japan Trip Planning and Episode 4 Japan Rail Discussion. All relevant links to this show can be found on www.zippingaroundtheworld.com under the Japan tab.  You can leave comments in the Comments tab as well.  Please support the show by subscribing and leaving a review on iTunes.

Download MP3 広島大学の新入生の皆さんの中には、広島は初めてという人も多いと思います。そんな皆さんのために、広島を少し紹介する会話をお届けします。 今回登場するのは「広島城」。広島東洋カープのチーム名は、この城の別名「鯉城」に由来していることは有名ですね。毛利輝元により築かれた広島城は、江戸時代は広島藩四十二万石の浅野氏が城主となり、明治時代には大本営が置かれたこともあります。原爆投下により消失し、戦後に現在の天守閣が再建されました。原爆ドームとともに、広島市中心部の歴史的ランドマークとなっています。今回の会話は、外国人のお客さんに広島城を紹介する時にもきっと役に立つことでしょう！ *** It's a Good Expression *** （今回の重要表現） Would you know how to get to〜? 〜への行き方を教えてくださいませんか。 ※Would you...?は「...してくださいませんか」という依頼の意味の他に、このように相手に丁寧に尋ねる時にも用いる。 同様の表現は、やさしい英語会話 (148) Would You Have Any Thongs?でも登場。 I'm ... 自己紹介の時の表現（My name is ...よりも自然） a city train 路面電車 1590s 1590年代 the Council of Five Elders 五大老 the atomic bombing 原爆投下 the splendor of Osaka or Himeji Castle 大阪城や姫路城のような豪華なもの landscape 風景、景色 It gives, like, an image of the stereotypical traditional Japanese castle. （このお堀は）言ってみれば、典型的な昔ながらの日本のお城という印象を与える。 This new Hiroshima Castle only features the main tower. この新しく作られた広島城の唯一の特徴は、天守閣にある。 （新しく作られた広島城は、天守閣だけが呼び物として再現されている） *** Script *** Hiroshima Castle Situation: A foreign tourist is walking in Hiroshima M: Excuse me… Would you know how to get to Hiroshima Castle? W: Um… I'll take you there! I'm also going near there, and it's close! M: Really? Great! Thanks so much! Hey, I'm Mike. Could I ask your name? W: I'm Reiko. Nice to meet you. M: Very cool! So… do we need to take a bus or a city train to get there? W: Nope. It's only a few minutes over there. M: Hey, would you know anything about the history of the castle? W: Um… A bit… I think it was built in about the 1590s, by a daimyo named Mori Terumoto. He was one of the leaders on the Council of Five Elders, which was set up by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. M: Aww, I've heard of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. W: But the castle was destroyed during the atomic bombing in 1945. So the castle you'll see is just a replica of the original castle. Hmm… you might be disappointed a little, if you're expecting the splendor of Osaka or Himeji Castle. M: I'm fine. I wanted to see Hiroshima Castle, because I heard it's one of the most famous landmarks in Hiroshima. W: You're right! Anyway, here it is. We've arrived at the castle gate. M: Oh, already? Great! Wow… I like the landscape—how the castle's surrounded by water. It gives, like, an image of the stereotypical traditional Japanese castle. W: Yeah. The big tower of the castle, you see in front, is the main tower, called the tenshu in Japanese. This new Hiroshima Castle only features the main tower. The main tower was reconstructed in the form of a museum. M: So I won't be able to meet samurais in the castle? W: Ha ha. Of course not! (Written by Kyoung Jo)

Download MP3 広島大学の新入生の皆さんの中には、広島は初めてという人も多いと思います。そんな皆さんのために、広島を少し紹介する会話をお届けします。 今回登場するのは「広島城」。広島東洋カープのチーム名は、この城の別名「鯉城」に由来していることは有名ですね。毛利輝元により築かれた広島城は、江戸時代は広島藩四十二万石の浅野氏が城主となり、明治時代には大本営が置かれたこともあります。原爆投下により消失し、戦後に現在の天守閣が再建されました。原爆ドームとともに、広島市中心部の歴史的ランドマークとなっています。今回の会話は、外国人のお客さんに広島城を紹介する時にもきっと役に立つことでしょう！ *** It's a Good Expression *** （今回の重要表現） Would you know how to get to〜? 〜への行き方を教えてくださいませんか。 ※Would you...?は「...してくださいませんか」という依頼の意味の他に、このように相手に丁寧に尋ねる時にも用いる。 同様の表現は、やさしい英語会話 (148) Would You Have Any Thongs?でも登場。 I'm ... 自己紹介の時の表現（My name is ...よりも自然） a city train 路面電車 1590s 1590年代 the Council of Five Elders 五大老 the atomic bombing 原爆投下 the splendor of Osaka or Himeji Castle 大阪城や姫路城のような豪華なもの landscape 風景、景色 It gives, like, an image of the stereotypical traditional Japanese castle. （このお堀は）言ってみれば、典型的な昔ながらの日本のお城という印象を与える。 This new Hiroshima Castle only features the main tower. この新しく作られた広島城の唯一の特徴は、天守閣にある。 （新しく作られた広島城は、天守閣だけが呼び物として再現されている） *** Script *** Hiroshima Castle Situation: A foreign tourist is walking in Hiroshima M: Excuse me… Would you know how to get to Hiroshima Castle? W: Um… I'll take you there! I'm also going near there, and it's close! M: Really? Great! Thanks so much! Hey, I'm Mike. Could I ask your name? W: I'm Reiko. Nice to meet you. M: Very cool! So… do we need to take a bus or a city train to get there? W: Nope. It's only a few minutes over there. M: Hey, would you know anything about the history of the castle? W: Um… A bit… I think it was built in about the 1590s, by a daimyo named Mori Terumoto. He was one of the leaders on the Council of Five Elders, which was set up by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. M: Aww, I've heard of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. W: But the castle was destroyed during the atomic bombing in 1945. So the castle you'll see is just a replica of the original castle. Hmm… you might be disappointed a little, if you're expecting the splendor of Osaka or Himeji Castle. M: I'm fine. I wanted to see Hiroshima Castle, because I heard it's one of the most famous landmarks in Hiroshima. W: You're right! Anyway, here it is. We've arrived at the castle gate. M: Oh, already? Great! Wow… I like the landscape—how the castle's surrounded by water. It gives, like, an image of the stereotypical traditional Japanese castle. W: Yeah. The big tower of the castle, you see in front, is the main tower, called the tenshu in Japanese. This new Hiroshima Castle only features the main tower. The main tower was reconstructed in the form of a museum. M: So I won't be able to meet samurais in the castle? W: Ha ha. Of course not! (Written by Kyoung Jo)

The country of Japan does not usually cross the mind when castles are mentioned. But Japan does have castles and Himeji Castle is the largest castle in Japan. The magnificent structure sits at the top of Himeyama, which is a point 150 feet above sea level. The castle is made up of 83 buildings and referred to as White Heron Castle because of its coloring, which is a brilliant white and the curved roofs resemble a bird in flight. Today, the castle is the most visited castle in Japan and is an UNESCO World Heritage Site. The site is also considered to be one of the most haunted locations in Japan with stories of Okiku's Well, the Old Widow's Stone and the death of Sakurai Genbei. Join us as we explore the history, legends and hauntings of Himeji Castle. The Moment in Oddity features Pope Gregory IX declaring cats are of Satan and This Month in History features Tolpuddle Martyrs banished to Australia. Our location was suggested by listener Jenni Watt. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2018/03/hgb-ep-250-himeji-castle.html Become an Executive Producer and get your plot today: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump Music: Vanishing from http://purple-planet.com (Moment in Oddity) In Your Arms by Kevin MacLeod http://incompetech.com (This Month in History) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ All other music licensing: PODCASTMUSIC.COM License Synchronization, Mechanical, Master Use and Performance Direct License for a Single Podcast Series under current monthly subscription.

Val is also known as "Valociraptor", she is the first professional woman MMA fighter to hail from our Western New York region. Show NotesVal mentioned that she has trained at Grappling Unlimited, in Honolulu, Hawaii and Gracie Barra Himeji which is also home to Himeji Castle, the most glorious castle in Japan.Valerie has also trained at Western New York MMA, and is now training at Buffalo United Martial Arts (BUMA), KC Fitness., and Lake Effect Martial Arts. Val also mentions our Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) professor, Josh Ketry. She talks about the Japanese MMA organization, PRIDE, and its famous fights and fighters, like Bob Sapp and Kazushi Sakuraba who propelled BJJ's popularity since the 1990's.Denis recalled the documentary, Choke, featuring Rickson Gracie.Val and Denis practiced the Tool, Inner Authority (or The Shadow) by Phil Stutz and Barry Michels.You can keep in touch with Val and her upcoming fights through her Facebook page.Check out Val-ociraptor in this ferocious video:

In last episode of Happy Map, James Kwok talked about the city of Kobe in Japan, and its infamous beef products, as well as the nearby Kitano Ijinkan. In this episode, James and Winmas Yu continue to talk about the nearby places such as Himeji, Sannomiya, and Motomachi. - 資深空中服務員郭庭生繼續與余睿章，帶大家到姬路、三宫、元町等地。