Podcasts about Hokkaido

Further reading: New species of extinct vampire-squid-like cephalopod When teeth grow on the body Fossil shark turns into mystery pterosaur Scientists Had Never Seen This Elusive Whale Alive—Until Now Show transcript: Welcome to Strange Animals Podcast. I'm your host, Kate Shaw. This month I wasn't sure what to cover in this episode, so I decided to just click on four random bookmarks of scientific articles that I've had waiting for attention, and we'll discuss them. We haven't done a four articles episode in a long time! The first article is from March 2022, and it's about the discovery of an ancient cephalopod. Cephalopods include octopuses and squid. Octopuses famously have eight arms, while squid have eight arms and two feeding tentacles. Despite its name, the deep-sea vampire squid is actually more closely related to octopuses than to squid, and a newly discovered fossil is an ancestor to both. The fossil is 328 million years old and was discovered in Montana, in the United States, in 1988 but was only studied recently. Fossils of soft-bodied animals are incredibly rare, and this one is remarkably well-preserved. All of the animal's arms are preserved, including the suckers, but instead of eight arms, it had ten. Scientists have long suspected that the ancestors of modern octopuses and vampire squid had ten arms. The vampire squid has eight arms and two feeding filaments that are vestigial arms. But this is the first fossil found that shows ten arms. The fossil is of an animal with a torpedo-like body shaped like a modern squid. Two of its arms appear to be elongated compared to its other arms. It's about 4 and a half inches long including its arms, or 12 cm. That's pretty much all we know about it now, but hopefully the fossil will reveal more information as it continues to be studied. Our next article is from October 2017 and is intriguingly titled “When teeth grow on the body.” It sounds horrific, but it's actually a study of certain catfish that grow bony plates with tiny teeth on their bodies as defense. Catfish don't have scales, but some species of denticulate catfish that live in South America grow bony plates that act like armor. Many of these plates are covered in thin little teeth–actual teeth, including enamel and dentin, with pulp inside. They're called extra-oral teeth, dermal denticles, or odontodes, and the study determined that they appeared about 120 million years ago in ancient catfish that hadn't yet evolved the bony plates. The teeth regrow when they're lost, and in some species, males grow larger teeth than females and use them to fight other males. Imagine biting someone without needing to open your mouth. Our next article is from November 2020, about more fossils. The fossils were discovered in a collection at the Sedgwick Museum of Cambridge and the Booth Museum at Brighton in England, and were originally found in the latter half of the 19th century by miners. A PhD student at the University of Portsmouth was studying fossilized shark spines from the collection when he realized they weren't actually shark spines. Instead, they were jaw fragments from pterosaurs. Pterosaurs were flying reptiles that filled many ecological niches that birds fill today. One of the species identified from the collection is called Ornithostoma, which means bird mouth, an animal that lived in the early Cretaceous, about 110 million years ago, in what is now Europe. We know very little about it except that it didn't have teeth, but it probably ate fish. But there were some other jaw fragments that didn't belong to Ornithostoma, and in fact don't match up to any known pterosaur jaws. It may belong to a new species, but the fossils are so fragmentary that there's no way to know for sure. The rocks that the fossils came from were completely destroyed more than a century ago during phosphate mining, so unless more fragments are found in other collections, we may never learn more about this mystery pterosaur. Our last article is from July 2022, and I have no idea why I haven't talked about it on the podcast before now. It's about Sato's beaked whale, also called kurotsuchi. It's a type of four-toothed whale with a short beak, and it's dark gray and can grow up to 23 feet long, or 7 meters. It was only identified in 2016 as being different from the two other known species of four-toothed whales, after careful analysis, including DNA analysis, of dead individuals that had been found washed ashore. Until the summer of 2021, no one had ever seen a living Sato's beaked whale. Then some researchers studying orcas spotted 14 of the beaked whales swimming together between Hokkaido, Japan and the Kuril Islands. The scientists recognized that these were unusual whales and they were able to get a small skin sample from one. Genetic testing confirmed that they were indeed Sato's beaked whales. Researchers think the whales may spend at least part of the year in tropical waters, since that's where cookie cutter sharks live and the whales show circular bite scars from cookie cutter sharks. Not much is known about most species of beaked whale, and Sato's beaked whale is especially mysterious. But at least we know it's alive and well right now. Thanks for your support, and thanks for listening!

This is the Art Life Faith Podcast, and I’m your host, Roger Lowther. I’m excited to announce to you that we just released a new book, Consolations of a Christian by Japanese writer Kanzo Uchimura. Written in 1893, it has never before been translated into English, which is surprising because this is the book that made Uchimura famous, instantly becoming a bestseller and launching his career as a writer. Here’s some backstory for this book. In 1890, the Emperor of Japan issued an Imperial Rescript on Education. Kanzo Uchimura was at that time a teacher in one of the top schools in the country, but he did not bow deeply enough to the Emperor’s signature on the document, for as a Christian, he saw this as a kind of idolatry. However, his fellow faculty members saw this as a huge sign of disrespect, and the press saw it as an act of treason. His name and face were plastered on newspapers across the country. He was fired from his job. His friends distanced themselves from him. He fell into deep poverty. And from all the stress, he got really, really sick, even to the point of death. While his wife was caring for him, she too got very sick, and then she died. This was especially crushing because they were newlyweds, having been married little more than a year. Uchimura hit rock bottom in his life, but rather than giving up, he cried out to God in ink, brush, and paper, capturing the minds and hearts of so many with his uniquely Japanese understanding of the Bible. And his book came out during a time when Christian books were mostly just translated Western authors. This book is fascinating for many reasons, but I can tell you from personal experience that I was greatly encouraged working on this project, and so I know it can be a great consolation and comfort to you as well, and anyone going through a difficult time in their life. Let me say a quick word about the translator. Chris Born is a longtime friend of our Grace City Church community here in Tokyo. First, he came for a year to work on his doctoral thesis on Uchimura, and during that time he and his family poured into the church community, helping with many of the ministries. Then he returned to the States, where he’s the Associate Professor of Japanese and Asian Studies at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. But he recently came back to Japan for post-doctoral research and to write a number of books including this one. Again, he and his family poured into the community, and even his oldest daughter worked with us as an intern, giving piano concerts, leading worship with her playing and singing, and helping out in so many ways. They go back to America this month, and we’re very sorry to see them go. They will be missed. Let me also say a word about the cover designer, created by the immensely talented Emma Grace von Fange, one of the interns who worked with us this summer. She did such a beautiful job getting inspiration from the text and making it appealing while also giving a sense of what we find inside. It’s a very attractive cover and really a work of art. I’m so grateful for her hard work on this project. Recently we had the launch day, and one of the church members threw a dinner party for the event. So I took a few minutes to sit down with a translator just before the party to invite all of you into the celebration. Here’s our conversation. Roger So today is the launch day of Consolations of a Christian by Kanzo Uchimura, translated by Christopher Born, who is sitting right next to me. Thank you so much for being with us tonight. Chris Thanks for having me, Roger. This is awesome. Roger Yeah, so we are meeting in a friend’s home downtown Tokyo. We’re going to have a launch party tonight. Some of us are already here preparing the food, and others are going to be arriving soon. You’re probably going to hear some doorbell ringing… Chris So pull up a chair and hang out with us. Roger I’m just so thankful that it’s finally out in the world as of today, July 13, 2026. Chris Wow. Unbelievable. Roger A lot of time has gone into this, hasn’t it? Chris Yes, from your own kind encouragement for me to follow through and get it done from about 10 years ago when I started it to bringing it to completion just now. It’s been quite a journey, but exciting to be part of it and also be working so closely with an amazing team. Really, you assembled a wonderful cover designer, and you’ve done so much of the editing. Roger She was great. Chris She was fantastic, and you put it together so quickly. I mean, you really have a lot of talent behind this project. You just made it pop and shine. I’m grateful. Roger I really like that about putting out books. It’s not just about the writer writing solo in a solitary room somewhere, but there are a lot of people who are part of the whole project and are excited for it when it comes out. Chris That’s right. It’s a big production team. Roger Yeah. So, how did you get into this project? Why did you translate this book? Chris So that’s a great story for me. I’ve been studying Uchimura since about 2009. When I was working at a seminary, and I was able to take courses while I was working there as like staff. I took a course called Christianity in East Asia because that was always interesting to me. And when I did my master’s in East Asian studies, we covered some tangential aspects about Christianity in the Meiji period and how it influenced social movements, how there was a big missions movement that helped grow women’s education and the YMCA, things like that, but we never focused on Japanese Christian thinkers. So this course was the first time I was exposed to an actual Japanese Christian thinker who not only originated a number of writings but also had his own theological perceptions from a Japanese perspective that he wanted to add to sort of global Christianity. And he really thought that if Japan learned about Jesus and became more Christian, it would be a light to the world. So I thought that was an interesting entryway. Roger Okay, so using Western years, when are we talking about? Chris Uchimura lived from 1861 to 1930. He became a Christian around 1873 when he went off to Sapporo Agricultural College, which is now University of Hokkaido, one of the larger state schools. And when he became a Christian, he realized monotheism was the answer to a lot of his problems because he had such a strong religiosity as a kid and would bow to every shrine and every temple. And as he got older as a student, he really still held on to those beliefs. But when monotheism was presented to him, he really didn’t want to become a Christian. He was sort of pressured into it, but he went along with it primarily because he said, well, there’s only one God I need to worship, then I don’t need to worry about all the other gods. So that I thought was interesting because Japanese are famously known for having 8 million gods or something like that. Roger Okay, so for those who don’t know their Japanese history, this is like the very beginnings of Protestant church planting in Japan. Chris Yes. Roger So he’s one of the first of modern Christians. Chris That’s right. Christianity was banned from about 1609 to 1872. In the interim, in 1859, there was some missions activity but it was kind of underground. Uchimura was a part of the early generation of the different bands. There’s the Sapporo Band and the Yokohama Band and the Kumamoto Band in Kyushu. So these were sort of early Christian groupings. Uchimura was from up north. But yeah, he was active in the 1890s when he came back to Japan. He had studied abroad in America in the 1880s and sort of grew. He was always good at English, but he went to, Amherst College and then went off to Hartford Seminary before realizing— Roger Near Boston. Chris Near Boston, yes. Northeast. In the book, you’ll see a lot of references to northeastern literature and sort of abolitionist thinkers. He loved them. Roger Yeah, actually that was fun for me because I grew up near Boston, so a lot of the things he’s mentioning only people in Boston know. Like Mount Monadnock, a mountain I climbed with my dad. Chris Does it look like Fuji? Roger Well, it stands on its own and it is kind of conical, but it’s really short. It’s not a very tall mountain at all. It’s more like a tall hill. Chris There you go. So even better comparison to how much more grandeur Fuji has, which he keeps referring to. But yeah, he loved the northeast. In his other book that was written in English called How I Became a Christian, or Diary of a Japanese Convert, he talks about his experiences in the northeast. Roger How can you explain why Uchimura is important? Why should we care? That was a long time ago. Chris As one of Japan's earliest modern Christians—I mean, his collected works are 40 volumes. He was an important thinker for the time period. Not only did he write in a Christian vernacular of the time, he attracted a number of future authors who would become aware of Christianity, at least in terms of their own understanding of the world. Even if they didn’t become Christians, they embraced a partially Christian worldview or romantic worldview. So from a literary perspective, which is what my main focus of my academic work was on how he’s an important literary figure, but I knew that he was an important Christian figure. And for Japanese theologians in general, anybody who’s going to seminary knows who Uchimura is and has read him. Now, the reason this book is important is everyone suffers, right? Everyone has a hard time. We get sick. Our wives get sick. People die. People we love are gone in an instant. We don’t know what tomorrow is going to look like. We can lose our job. We can get canceled because of the things we say and do. Even if we’re speaking the truth, we get punished for it. Roger Mm-hmm. Chris Uchimura suffered for telling the truth as he saw it, and he was willing to take that on and be that lightning rod in a society that was quickly becoming anti-Western and anti-Christian. And especially in the mid-1880s when he was still in America, there was a big turn toward emperor worship and connecting the state to religion in a very strong way, and in the 1890s when the Imperial Rescript on Education came out and later the 1891 Constitution, they really pointed to the emperor as the Confucian father of the nation that everyone must worship and obey. And Uchimura’s like, “Look, I respect the emperor as much as the next guy. He is my sovereign, but I’m not going to bow down and worship him in that way.” And as a result, that made him become persona non grata. That turned him into an anti-patriot to like the worst of the worst, the most disloyal of the disloyal, and of course in a Confucian samurai heritage worldview, that’s terrible. Disloyalty is the worst thing, right? So Uchimura suffered as a result of his own public intellectual beliefs, and then as a result, he lost everything, and part of losing everything meant he had to reinvent himself, and so he became an author as part of that process. Roger One of my favorite parts of the book is in the afterword where he’s talking about when he was writing the book and an American missionary, came in and said, so Mr. Uchimura, what are you working on? And he’s like, well, I’m writing this book. And he’s like, oh, what are you translating? He’s like, no, I’m not translating. I’m writing it, my own words. And the missionary was, was surprised and like, how can you be doing that? I mean, because Christianity came from the West, what right do you have as a Japanese to write? That was the attitude of the time. Chris Yeah, it was a very culturally bound enterprise, reproducing Western culture, civilizing the world, so to speak. And many Westerners didn’t think Japan was civilized. They had no idea how civilized it was. Roger Yeah. And you were explaining to me earlier how he was trying to figure out what it means to be Japanese and be Christian because there wasn’t— Chris It’s an identity issue. Roger There wasn’t any literature at that time. They were only looking at translated Western literature. And so he was kind of delving into this to try to figure it out, right? Chris That’s right. When he did become a Christian, the amount of stuff they had at Hokkaido University or Sapporo Agricultural College was so small. The amount of things they had to work with were so small. They were just some tracts, a few— they had a Western Bible, they had some parts of the Bible translated that was still in process, and they had things from many different denominations, so they didn’t know what was what and which one to ally with. And he became a Christian through the Methodists, but in Sapporo you had a Methodist church and an Episcopal church, and he wanted to work with both, and sort of create an independent Japanese church in Sapporo, but there was really no way to do that. They had to make it up themselves. And when the Western missionaries who they borrowed money from got wind of this, they were like, “You have to give us all our money back because you’re not part of us anymore.” So they scrimped and saved and did everything they could to pay it back. So there is this sense that independence, Japanese theology from a Japanese perspective became his life’s work. Roger So Uchimura is part of the birth of the church in Japan. So to me, as a missionary here, it’s especiallyinteresting. This is the first time ever that this book is in English. Chris That’s right. Roger I mean, it was published in 1893. Chris Yes. Roger And it’s incredibly important to missionaries today, and yet there’s never been an English version. And you translated it from classical Japanese. Chris That’s right. Roger So it’s really difficult Japanese. Chris It’s really difficult. It’s a long process of learning to be able to parse all that out. There is a modern translation now, but the original I thought was best to go from and take it from Uchimura’s own words. Roger It uses a lot of characters that aren’t used anymore. You showed me your manuscript, which is a work of art, by the way, all your notes around all of his, all the earlier published version, but like, I don’t even know what to call that. I mean, just various characters that are… Chris Yeah, kyujitai. Most Japanese don’t read it. I was talking to some students earlier today at a campus here, just kind of explaining that this book’s coming out and what it’s about, and I think maybe one or two knew who Uchimura was, and they knew about this fukeijiken or this incident of disloyalty to the emperor, or lesè-majesté as they call it, but they said they’d never read him, and when I mentioned it’s all written in this kind of really classical style Japanese, they’re like, “Yeah, we don’t really read that.” Yeah, I imagine not. He’s still unknown, so we can also help people understand that you can get a modern Japanese translation too, but I think Americans especially who want to know more about Japan at that time and about sort of authentic Japanese Christians and just from the perspective of a very sensitive soul who loves God and is searching for answers to his pain. Roger Right, that’s what I love about this book. He’s not afraid to basically be cry out to God, Why are you allowing these things things? And trying to search for the answers as a Japanese person, not trying to look for pat answers, but asking in his context, really what’s going on, how can I apply to it? And it’s just so interesting? Chris Right? Because one of the most important questions any human being will ever ask is, who is Jesus Christ and why does he matter? Roger Right. Chris And Uchimura knew who he was and why he mattered, but in the midst of this sort of dark doldrums of the soul why Jesus really mattered wasn’t just a nice, you know, it’ll all be okay someday, and just being a Christian makes everything all right. No, it’s like, Lord, you are my God, and I’m imploring you to give me an answer and give me strength and understanding to get through this situation. Roger Okay, so now you touched on this briefly. It’s called Consolations of a Christian. Why is this book important to people who may have little interest in Japan? Chris Sure, well, it certainly is full of what we call classical allusions to both Japanese literature, nature, history, and culture that are written for a Japanese audience. So he wasn’t writing it for us. So as a foreigner looking in on that, we can get a glimpse on the conversation which Uchimura is having with his own people about Christianity. Roger And with himself. Chris And of course with himself, and with God, and all the other little demonic voices that are harassing him. Roger You know, one of the things I thought was really interesting about the book, you’ve mentioned to me in conversation just how there’s a number of places where he lists scripture verses, but he doesn’t print it out. Chris That’s right. Roger And you said it was your idea that perhaps it was because he was wanting people to open the Bible for the first time. Most of the people who read this book were not Christians. Chris That’s right. Roger Because he wanted people who didn’t know anything about Christianity, very few did at that time, to read this and become interested in the God of the Bible. And he really makes that clear at the end of the book, right? Especially on the last two pages. “We looked at different answers throughout this book, but it’s clear the Bible is going to offer these answers that you really are searching for. God has those answers. Don’t stop until you find those answers.” That kind of thing. Chris That’s right. All of his literature points back to that. He doesn’t waver on that one bit. And in fact, he devoted his life to becoming a journalist for a while. He wrote for the Yorozu Choho for about 5 years, which was kind of like a New York Post or a LA Times kind of magazine, a little bit sensationalist but very political. He was the English language editor of that for a number of years until he decided to quit that and start his own work, which was called Seisho no Kenkyu (the Study of the Bible). And it was a magazine that he put out, which was all his own reading, parsing, interpreting the Bible and applying it to daily life. Roger To the general public, right? Not only to churches or Christians, but to everybody? Chris A lot of people were reading this even if they weren’t Christian. They were curious. Consolations of a Christian was a bestseller. And then as a result, he became hired as a journalist, then those copies of Yorozu Joho were also circulating, and then Seishun no Kinkyu as well. So, he really did use the words that he wrote as a way of reaching people in an evangelical way and pushing them to look at the Bible. That’s what all his life was about. Roger Well, this book was very meaningful for me. The fact that he, in the lowest point in his life, that he would turn to writing, crying to God, and trying to bring the nation along with him to cry out to God. He didn’t fall into despair, but he gave that anguish to God. Chris Yes. Roger And that's just such an important message for all of humanity. Chris Yes. Roger You know, anywhere in the world, we all suffer. Chris That’s right. Roger And the fact that he writes a whole book addressing that and trying to help us turn to God through that is so important. Chris Yeah, because the Bible says God draws near to those who are suffering, and we suffer with Christ. But Christ was there with him in that suffering. In that moment, he knew it, but he had to put that anguish towards and use it for something. And that’s what’s really cool. He never wasted the experiences he had. He says it’s not my autobiography, but it’s a record of an authentic person who’s trying to struggle with being Christian. I think that’s gorgeous. Roger So I hope many of you who are listening to this will download this book, either buy the paperback, buy the hardcover, buy the ebook, go get the Kindle. It’s such a blessing that you’ve done this. Thank you so much. Chris Thank you so much for working with me and giving me the opportunity. Roger Yeah, so I guess we better get this party started. Chris Let’s enjoy this gathering around this table in many ways similar to what Uchimura would have done. Roger All right, so thank you for talking with us now. Chris Thank you. Thanks so much. Roger You’ve been listening to the Art Life Faith Podcast. You can pick up a copy of Consolations of a Christian by Kanzo Uchimura wherever you buy your books online. As we say in Japan, “Ja, mata ne!” We’ll see you next time. BUY “CONSOLATIONS OF A CHRISTIAN”

Diese Podcastfolge kommt direkt von Bord der HANSEATIC inspiration: Niklas begleitet die Gruppenreise von Eisexpeditionen.de, die von Japan über die Aleuten bis nach Alaska führt, und übernimmt dieses Mal selbst die Moderation.Sein Gesprächspartner ist unser Gast Burkhard Kölzsch, der ebenso wie Niklas mit großer Leidenschaft fotografiert. Gemeinsam blicken die beiden auf den ersten Teil der Expeditionsreise rund um Hokkaido zurück. Sie sprechen über eindrucksvolle Landschaften, besondere kulturelle Begegnungen in Japan und die Frage, wie sich die Erlebnisse einer solchen Reise mit der Kamera festhalten lassen.Während die HANSEATIC inspiration den Nordpazifik überquert, richtet sich der Blick zugleich nach vorn: auf die abgelegenen Aleuten, den ersten Reiseabschnitt in Alaska und die Tier- und Naturbeobachtungen, die dort auf die Gruppe warten.Eine persönliche Folge über Japan, Fotografie, das Leben an Bord und die Vorfreude auf die nächsten Expeditionsziele.

节目简介｜Episode Description｜エピソード紹介中文去年在日本爬山时，一根登山杖让我结识了一对日本情侣；今年在北海道旭岳，又因为一根登山杖，我认识了一对住在札幌的日本老夫妇。这一次，这段缘分没有随着登山结束，而是一直延续到了札幌，也成为了这次北海道旅行中最难忘的一段回忆。EnglishLast year, a trekking pole led me to meet a young Japanese couple while hiking in Japan. This summer in Hokkaido, another trekking pole brought me a new connection—an older couple from Sapporo. This time, the story didn't end on the mountain. It continued all the way to Sapporo and became one of the most memorable moments of my trip.日本語昨年、日本で登山をしたとき、一つのトレッキングポールがきっかけで若い日本人カップルと出会いました。今年は北海道・旭岳で、また一本のトレッキングポールが札幌に住むご夫婦とのご縁を運んでくれました。今回は山で終わらず、そのご縁は札幌まで続き、北海道旅行の中でも特に忘れられない思い出になりました。#北海道 #旭岳 #登山 #登山杖 #札幌 #日本旅行 #旅行故事 #Hokkaido #Hiking #TravelStorySend us Fan MailSupport the show如果您喜欢我的播客，欢迎通过下方方式表达您的支持。您的支持对我来说是巨大的鼓励。但无论如何，我都很感激有您作为听众。能够每周与您分享几分钟的时光，对我来说是莫大的荣幸。❤️If you enjoy my podcast, you're welcome to show your support through the options below. Your support means a great deal to me and is a huge source of encouragement. But no matter what, I'm truly grateful to have you as a listener. It's an honor to share a few minutes with you each week!❤️ ☕

Following an incident where two former male staff members were arrested on suspicion of assault for physically abusing a resident at the “Tsurugaoka Gakuen” disability support facility in Kushiro City, the operating social welfare corporation, “Kushiro Aiiku Kyokai,” has drafted an improvement plan and submitted it to the Hokkaido prefectural government. In addition to reviewing security camera footage daily, the organization will establish a system that makes it easier to report and seek counselling regarding abuse.  Episode notes: ‘Kushiro Disability Facility Operator Drafts Improvement Plan Following Assault of Resident': https://barrierfreejapan.com/2026/07/06/kushiro-disability-facility-operator-drafts-improvement-plan-following-assault-of-resident/

Benvenuti e bentornate in questa nuova collaborazione di Giappone nel mondo. Oggi vi presento Focus Giappone, la rassegna stampa curata da Simone Ottuzzi, creatore del canale YouTube Omotenashi Anime e caro amico. Ogni lunedì alle 6:00 vi porterà le notizie più interessanti della settimana dal Sol Levante, arricchendo il nostro feed con contenuti freschi e approfonditi. Passate a salutare Simone sul suo canale Omotenashi Anime e… buon ascolto!-- Link utili: --- Valutate l'idea di ISCRIVERVI al canale di Simone OMOTENASHIANIME: https://www.youtube.com/@OMOTENASHIANIME- Il canale YouTube su Giappone nel Mondo: https://www.youtube.com/@giapponenelmondo- Il nostro canale su approfondimenti e cultura pop LIVE PLOT-TWISTER: https://www.youtube.com/@plot-twister--- SHOWNOTES ---RIASSUNTO:Focus Giappone presenta le principali notizie della settimana dal Giappone: un treno deraglia senza feriti nella prefettura di Nara, il governo istituisce una commissione per controllare gli investimenti esteri, iniziano le raccolte stagionali di pesche a Fukushima e alghe a Hokkaido, e a Tokyo proseguono le multe per chi abbandona rifiuti in strada.CAPITOLI: 00:37 Deraglia treno alla stazione di Chioto 01:54 Governo istituisce commissione per controllo investimenti esteri 03:14 Inizia la raccolta delle pesche precoci a Fukushima 04:17 Apre la stagione di raccolta delle alghe Idaka a Hokkaido 05:40 Shibuya a Tokyo: oltre 300 multi per abbandono rifiutiARGOMENTI: - Deraglia treno nella prefettura di Nara - Commissione governativa per controllo investimenti esteri - Raccolta pesche precoci Hatsuhime a Fukushima - Stagione di raccolta alghe Idaka a Hokkaido - Multa per abbandono rifiuti nel quartiere Shibuya di Tokyo - Crisi del settore ittico giapponese - Ordine pubblico e pulizia urbana in GiapponeDESCRIZIONE SEO (per Spotify):Segui le principali notizie dal Giappone della settimana nel podcast Focus Giappone. Scopri l'incidente ferroviario nella prefettura di Nara, le nuove misure del governo per controllare gli investimenti esteri, l'inizio della raccolta stagionale di pesche a Fukushima e alghe a Hokkaido, e gli effetti delle nuove multe per l'abbandono di rifiuti a Shibuya, Tokyo. Un resoconto completo delle news più rilevanti dal paese nipponico.

Sports journalist Neil Squires was used to rubbing shoulders with athletes at the top of their game. He ghostwrote the memoir of England rugby legend Johnny Wilkinson (for our American listeners, that's like being the personal writer of Tom Brady) and covered sport for the national papers. Yet Neil never expected to be a famous athlete himself, and certainly did not imagine becoming one in middle age... until a WhatsApp message out of the blue changed that. Laid off from his journalism job, Neil and a group of friends traveled 5500 miles to Hokkaido, Japan, to participate in a bizarre yet strangely compelling sport: Mölkky, also known as Finnish skittles. Neil and his teammates represented Britain and became unlikely media celebrities in Japan. The result of this odyssey is the endearing and charming book The Fall and Rise of the Mölkky Bar Kids: A Sporting Underdog Story, which is out now. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fall-Rise-M%C3%B6lkky-Bar-Kids/dp/1837733163

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Secrets, Stories, and Self-Acceptance in Ainu Harmony Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-07-02-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 北海道の緑豊かな夏、アイヌの伝統的な村には和やかな準備の声が響き渡っていた。En: In the lush green summer of Hokkaido, the harmonious sounds of preparation echoed through the traditional Ainu village.Ja: 村の木造の家々は何世代にもわたって存在し、新鮮なハーブの香りが漂う中、音楽の音色が場を盛り上げている。En: The wooden houses, which had existed for generations, were filled with the fragrance of fresh herbs mingling with the uplifting sound of music.Ja: 村は明日の文化祭を祝う準備をしていた。En: The village was preparing to celebrate tomorrow's cultural festival.Ja: ケンジは若きアイヌの物語の語り手であった。En: Kenji was a young storyteller of the Ainu narratives.Ja: 彼は村の伝統を大切にしていたが、心には秘密があった。En: He valued the village traditions but held a secret in his heart.Ja: その秘密は彼の家系に関するもので、知られたら村の人々の彼に対する見方が変わるかもしれないと恐れていた。En: It was a family-related secret that he feared might change how the villagers viewed him if it were discovered.Ja: ケンジの友人である愛子とタケシは彼の側にいた。En: Kenji's friends, Aiko and Takeshi, stood by his side.Ja: 祭りが近づくにつれ、噂が村に広がり始めた。En: As the festival approached, rumors began to spread through the village.Ja: それでも、村の長老たちはケンジに重要な役割を任せた。祭りの夜、物語を語る役目だ。En: Nevertheless, the village elders entrusted Kenji with an important role: to tell a story on the night of the festival.Ja: 祭りの夜がやってきた。En: The night of the festival arrived.Ja: ケンジは人々の前に立った。En: Kenji stood before the people.Ja: 風が静まり、周囲の空気が変わった。En: The wind calmed, and the ambiance changed.Ja: ケンジは自分の物語を始め、伝統と自身の秘密を織り交ぜて語った。En: Kenji began his story, intertwining tradition with his personal secret.Ja: 彼の声は穏やかで、語られる言葉は昔からの伝承のようであった。En: His voice was gentle, and his words echoed like ancient tales.Ja: しかし、物語の中にあったのは、ケンジ自身の真実だった。En: Yet, within the story was Kenji's own truth.Ja: 会場の村人たちは、彼の物語に耳を傾けた。En: The villagers listened intently to his story.Ja: 一部の人々は驚き、他の人々は静かに理解した。En: Some were surprised, others quietly understood.Ja: 物語の終わりに、村の中には新しいつながりの兆しがあった。En: By the end of the story, a sign of new connections emerged within the village.Ja: 長老の１人が静かに頷き、微笑んだ。En: One of the elders nodded quietly and smiled.Ja: これはケンジにとって大きな安堵と受け入れの印だった。En: This was a significant relief and acceptance for Kenji.Ja: 村の祭りはその後も続き、ケンジは大切な事を学んだ。真実は伝統の一部になりうるということ。そして、自分自身の受け入れは文化的アイデンティティと共存できるということ。En: The village festival continued, and Kenji learned something important: that truth can become part of tradition and self-acceptance can coexist with cultural identity.Ja: その夜、月が高く昇る頃、村には新たな朝が訪れていた。En: That night, as the moon rose high, a new dawn came to the village.Ja: ケンジは新しい気持ちで未来に向けて歩み始めた。En: Kenji began to walk towards the future with a new feeling.Ja: 祭りは終わったが、村には素敵な調和の風が残されていた。En: The festival had ended, but a wonderful harmony lingered in the village. Vocabulary Words:lush: 緑豊かなharmonious: 和やかなfragrance: 香りentwining: 織り交ぜてnarratives: 物語elders: 長老たちrole: 役割ambiance: 雰囲気truth: 真実self-acceptance: 自分自身の受け入れcultural identity: 文化的アイデンティティlinger: 残るcalmed: 静まりgenerations: 世代prepare: 準備をしていたyoung: 若きvalued: 大切にしていたheart: 心feared: 恐れていたspreading: 広がり始めたentrusted: 任せたintertwining: 織り交ぜてsurprised: 驚きquietly understood: 静かに理解したsignificant: 大きなrelief: 安堵acceptance: 受け入れdawn: 朝wonderful: 素敵なconnections: つながり

The companies we discussed in the interview are: Erik Wetterling, Founder and Editor of The Hedgeless Horseman website, joins me to review the value proposition that has his attention in 3 gold junior resource stocks, that have put out compelling news in the recent past and that have key alpha growth catalysts on tap in the medium-term.       Integra Resources Corp. (TSXV: ITR; NYSE American: ITRG) – On June 25, 2026, the Company announced the results of its updated Technical Report Feasibility Study and Life-of-Mine Plan for the producing Florida Canyon Mine located in Nevada. Less than two years after acquiring Florida Canyon for $68 million, Integra has transformed the operation into a larger, longer-life asset with a 74% increase in Proven and Probable Mineral Reserves, a 17% increase in annual gold production and active mining extended through 2033.   Irving Resources Inc. (CSE:IRV)(OTCQX:IRVRF)(FSE:1IR) – On June 25, 2026, the Company announced receipt of strong assay results from newly discovered feeder style mineralization at its Omu Sinter epithermal gold-silver project located in Omu, Hokkaido, Japan. Diamond drill hole 26OMS-002, a 53m vertical hole drilled near the eastern margin of the sinter target earlier this year, intercepted 0.98 gpt Au and 68.96 gpt Ag (2.06 gpt AuEq) over 47.7m beginning at the top of bedrock and continuing to the end of the hole.   K2 Gold Corporation (TSXV: KTOV) (OTCQX: KTGDF) – On June 25, 2026, the Company announced that it has commenced its 2026 exploration and 5,650 metre drilling program at the 100%-owned Mojave Project in Inyo County, California.  K2 has commenced an initial drilling program with the approved Plan of Operations providing for up to approximately 14,000 metres of drilling across the Eastern Target Area and will be following up on prior compelling drill results from 2020 and 2021.   * In full disclosure, some companies mentioned by Erik in this interview, are positions held in his personal portfolio, and also may be site sponsors of The Hedgeless Horseman website at the time of this recording.   Click here to follow Erik's analysis over at The Hedgeless Horseman website   In full disclosure, Shad is a shareholder of Integra Resources at the time of this recording, and may choose to buy or sell shares at any time.     For more market commentary & interview summaries, subscribe to our Substacks:   The KE Report: https://kereport.substack.com/ Shad's resource market commentary: https://excelsiorprosperity.substack.com/     Investment disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, an offer, or a solicitation to buy or sell any security. Investing in equities and commodities involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Guests and hosts may own shares in companies mentioned.

Orix Buffaloes vs Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters 6/30/26 NPB Japan Betting Tips by Ron Crawford.

I'm joined by Tatsuya, a Sapporo local, to talk about what summer in the city is actually like. We get into biergarten (ビアガーデン — large-scale outdoor beer events that run through July and August), Hokkaido specialties like jingisukan (ジンギスカン — a Hokkaido-style grilled lamb dish) and zangi, regional beer brands, and the best day trips if you want to see Hokkaido beyond the city. If you've ever thought about visiting in winter, this episode might just change your mind.Tatsuya also teaches Japanese online. If you're looking for a teacher, check out his trial lesson and Instagram in the links below!

VOV1 - Vào lúc 7h30 sáng nay 25/6, theo giờ địa phương, tại khu vực Đông Bắc Nhật Bản đã xảy ra một trận động đất mạnh.Theo ghi nhận ban đầu của Cơ quan khí tượng Nhật Bản, tâm chấn của động đất nằm ở khu vực ngoài khơi tỉnh Iwate, với độ sâu khoảng 50km, chấn độ ở tâm chấn lên tới 6,9 độ. Động đất đã gây những chấn động mạnh tại toàn bộ vùng Đông Bắc Nhật Bản, trong đó, nhiều đơn vị hành chính của tỉnh Aomori là trên 6 độ, Iwate là gần 6 độ, Hokkaido là 4 độ.Các cơ quan chức năng của Nhật Bản đã ban bố cảnh báo nguy hiểm về động đất - sóng thần, sạt lở đất đá… trên toàn khu vực, yêu cầu người dân tránh xa các cửa sông, bờ biển, áp dụng các biện pháp khẩn cấp để bảo vệ an toàn cá nhân, theo dõi sát các thông báo về diễn biến tới đây của động đất do Cơ quan khí tượng Nhật Bản cung cấp.Do ảnh hưởng của động đất, nhiều tuyến tàu cao tốc Shinkansen và nhiều nhà máy điện hạt nhân trong khu vực đã buộc phải tạm dừng hoạt động và tiến hành kiểm tra hiện trạng sau rung chấn. Chính phủ Nhật Bản đã thành lập Ban chỉ đạo đối phó khẩn cấp với động đất.Đại sứ quán Việt Nam tại Nhật Bản cũng đã bắt đầu thu thập thông tin về tình hình Cộng đồng Việt Nam tại khu vực động đất và đã sẵn sàng để tiến hành bảo hộ công dân trong trường hợp cần thiết./.VOV Nhật BảnBản đồ phân bố rung chấn do NHK đăng tải

女子高生殺害事件で、現場の神居大橋近くに手向けられた花、２０２４年６月、北海道旭川市北海道旭川市で２０２４年、女子高校生、当時、をつり橋から落下させ殺害したとして、殺人罪などに問われた無職内田梨瑚被告の裁判員裁判の判決が２２日、旭川地裁であり、田中結花裁判長は求刑通り懲役２７年を言い渡した。 A district court in Hokkaido, northern Japan, sentenced a 23-year-old woman on Monday to 27 years in prison over a high-profile murder case in which a female high school student ultimately fell from a bridge to her death in Asahikawa in 2024.

A district court in Hokkaido, northern Japan, sentenced a 23-year-old woman on Monday to 27 years in prison over a high-profile murder case in which a female high school student ultimately fell from a bridge to her death in Asahikawa in 2024.

Welcome to Dev Game Club, where this week we complete our series on Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory. We talk about some of the late levels before turning to our takeaways. Dev Game Club looks at classic video games and plays through them over several episodes, providing commentary. Sections played: Through Battery (B) and Seoul (T) Issues covered: whether Tim is North Korea, Steam Deck support, the intimate level design of Hokkaido, nightingale floors and ninja, ninja kids, level design that wraps around, changing up the levels, timed sections, cool ideas for the space, connectivity, different types of cameras, a frustrating metric challenge, directing the player, contextual movement and tagging, telegraphing metrics, negative design metrics, finding additional story, the set-up for Seoul, contrast against Battery, escalating the dynamic objectives, the "reversal," upping the ante, getting 100%, the whistle, finding a body as a negative stat, deducing player intent, unconscious witnesses, combining states, layering tools and immersive sims, wanting more guidance to the systems and verbs the player has access to, building tutorial stuff last, executing on the tone, dynamic changes to the plan, leaning into the tech appropriately, communicating enemy AI state clearly without UI, the limited reach of this genre.  Games, people, and influences mentioned or discussed: BioStats, CalamityNolan, OI Interactive, RealmSoft, Clockwork Ambrosia, Michael Patton, Nathan Hiemenz, Ian Clark, Lian Hearn, Across the Nightingale Floor, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Team Ninja, Vanquish, Platinum Games, Metal Gear Revengeance, Clover Studios, Fallout 3, Skyrim, Jedi Knight, LucasArts, Kevin Kauffman, Matt Tateishi, Jake Stevens, Knute Rockne, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, Mysteries of the Sith, White Men Can't Jump, Woody Harrelson, Star Wars: Rogue One, Hal Barwood, Hitman: World of Assassination, Nintendo, Majora's Mask, SW: Republic Commando, Mission: Impossible, Project: Octavia, DOOM (1993), Alien: Isolation, Kirk Hamilton, Aaron Ever, Mark Garcia.  Next time: Psychonauts! Twitch: timlongojr and twinsunscorp  Discord  DevGameClub@gmail.com

Most Americans know Japanese Wagyu for one thing: A5 marbling.But there's a lot more to the story.In this episode, we sit down with Yuta Abe, a Wagyu tour guide, agricultural interpreter, and industry insider based in Hokkaido, Japan, to explore the history, culture, and realities of Japanese Wagyu.We discuss the origins of Wagyu cattle, how Japanese Black cattle became the dominant breed, the development of Akaushi and the other Wagyu breeds, and how Wagyu genetics eventually spread around the world. Yuta also helps clear up common misconceptions about Kobe beef, A5 grading, beer-fed cattle, massages, and how Wagyu is actually raised and consumed in Japan.Along the way, we dive into yakiniku, sukiyaki, shabu shabu, regional Wagyu brands, terroir, feeding programs, and why many Japanese producers focus on flavor, environment, and ranching philosophy just as much as marbling.Whether you're a rancher, butcher, chef, or simply a beef lover, this episode offers a fascinating look inside the world of Japanese Wagyu and helps explain why great Wagyu is about much more than a grade.Topics include:• The history of Japanese Wagyu• Japanese Black vs Akaushi• How Wagyu genetics reached the United States• Kobe beef and regional Wagyu brands• How Wagyu is actually eaten in Japan• Wagyu terroir and feeding programs• Common myths and misconceptions• What American beef producers can learn from JapanFollow Yuta Abe: https://www.facebook.com/yuta.abe.374Follow The Meat Dudes:www.themeatdudes.comLearn how to cook American Wagyu:https://www.youtube.com/@TheMeatDudesApprovedWagyuMap

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Listen to Ballet Help Desk ad-free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BalletHelpDesk If you've been paying attention, you've noticed: Japanese dancers are everywhere. Winning competitions, yes, but also filling the upper ranks of major ballet companies around the world. We've been wondering for a while now what is actually going on over there. Turns out, Kenta Kura has some answers. Kura spent nearly three decades inside the Royal Ballet, first as a soloist with the Royal Ballet, then as the first Japanese permanent teacher at the Royal Ballet School. In 2023, he came home to Japan with a clear mission: bring that world-class methodology to K-Ballet Academy, and change the equation for Japanese dancers who have long had to leave the country to access professional-level training. In this conversation, we dig into how ballet training is structured in Japan from the ground up, what the Kumakawa Method is and why it matters, and how K-Ballet Academy's Pre-Professional Course functions as a direct pipeline into K-Ballet Tokyo. We also explore what it takes for Japanese dancers to build careers abroad, the mental and emotional preparation that journey requires, and what it was like for Kura to be the only boy in his ballet school in a small Hokkaido village, until he stepped onto that international stage and felt, for the first time, like he truly belonged. His advice for young dancers is as simple as it is hard: allow yourself to make mistakes. Stay hungry. Stay curious. And believe in your own potential more than anyone else does. Links: Shop Summer Intensive Essentials Guide Buy Summer Corrections Journals Read Our Ballet School Summer & Year-Round Reviews Support Ballet Help Desk Instagram: @BalletHelpDesk Facebook: BalletHelpDesk TikTok: @BalletHelpDesk Music from #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/ian-aisling/new-future License code: MGAW5PAHYEYDQZCI

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just around the corner, Dan Orlowitz re-joins the Krewe to preview Japan's tournament outlook. We break down Samurai Blue's final roster, key players to watch, group-stage matchups, and what a successful World Cup would look like for Japan. Plus, Dan shares his predictions for the tournament's biggest surprises, disappointments, and who he thinks will be lifting the trophy when it's all said and done. Whether you're a diehard soccer fan or a once-every-four-years World Cup viewer, this episode is the perfect primer before kickoff. ------ 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 Sports-Related Episodes ------ Bridging Communities Through MLB Players Trust ft. Amy Hever & Chris Capuano (S6E18) Japanese Soccer on the World Stage ft. Dan Orlowitz (S6E6) Meet the J.League ft. Dan Orlowitz (S6E4) Kendo: The Way of the Sword ft. Alexander Bennett, 7th Dan in Kendo (S4E16) The Life of a Sumotori ft. 3-Time Grand Champion Konishiki Yasokichi (S4E10) Talking Sumo ft. Andrew Freud (S1E8) ------ About Dan Orlowitz ------ Dan's Socials & Writings J-Talk Podcast ------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------ JSNO Event Calendar Join JSNO Today!

VOV1 - Mặc dù đang và đang áp dụng đồng loạt nhiều biện pháp tổng thể để đối phó với tình trạng giảm dân số tự nhiên, nhưng Nhật Bản vẫn chưa giải quyết được một vấn đề cốt lõi là nâng cao tỷ lệ sinh sản của phụ nữ. Theo báo cáo “Xu hướng dân số” do Bộ Y tế và Lao động Nhật Bản vừa công bố, số trẻ sơ sinh ra đời tại nước này trong năm 2025 là 671.236 trẻ, giảm tới 14.937 trẻ so với năm 2024. Theo đó, tỷ lệ sinh sản trung bình trong đời một phụ nữ Nhật Bản chỉ còn 1,14 điểm, giảm 0,01 điểm so với năm trước đó. Đây là năm thứ 10 liên tiếp tỷ lệ sinh của phụ nữ Nhật Bản suy giảm và là mức thấp nhất từ trước đến nay.Trong số các địa phương của Nhật Bản, thủ đô Tokyo xếp cuối bảng tỷ lệ sinh trung bình 3 năm liên tiếp với mức 0,96 điểm, Hokkaido và Miyagi đồng hạng thứ 2 từ dưới lên với 1,0 điểm. Địa phương có tỷ lệ sinh cao nhất là Okinawa – cực Nam Nhật Bản, với 1,52 điểm, tiếp theo là Miyazaki và Fukui với các mức lần lượt là 1,46 và 1,45 điểm. Từ những con số nêu trên có thể thấy rõ tình trạng “Tây cao, Đông thấp”, tức là các địa phương phía Tây Nhật Bản có tỷ lệ sinh cao hơn phía Đông.Trong một diễn biến có liên quan, theo một báo cáo khác do Bộ Nội vụ và Truyền thông Nhật Bản vừa công bố, tổng dân số của nước này tính đến ngày 01/10/2025 là 123.049.524 người, giảm 2,5% so với cuộc điều tra dân số gần nhất vào năm 2020. Đây là lần giảm thứ ba liên tiếp trong chu kỳ điều tra dân số 5 năm một lần của Nhật Bản, đồng thời là mức giảm lớn nhất được ghi nhận trong lịch sử.Trong những năm gần đây, Chính phủ Nhật Bản đã và đang áp dụng đồng loạt nhiều biện pháp tổng thể nhằm khuyến khích kết hôn, sinh con để đối phó với tình trạng giảm dân số tự nhiên, bao gồm cả các biện pháp nâng cao sức khỏe sinh sản, giãn cách thời gian lao động, ưu đãi về thu nhập và nhà ở… nhưng vẫn chưa đạt được kết quả như mong đợi. Theo đó, việc duy trì dân số vẫn tiếp tục là bài toán nan giải đối với Tokyo.Tuấn Nhật/VOV- JapanBộ Y tế và Lao động Nhật Bản (ảnh VOV Tokyo)

节目简介｜Episode Description｜エピソード紹介这期节目我跟大家简单聊聊我今年暑假的安排，包括回中国、中亚旅行、北海道旅行，还有暑期网课的计划。因为六、七月到八月初有很多事，《五分钟中文》的更新可能不会像平时那么及时，也希望大家见谅。In this episode, I share my summer plans, including my trip back to China, travels to Central Asia and Hokkaido, and my summer teaching schedule. Since I'll have a lot going on from June through early August, podcast updates may not always be as timely as usual. Thank you for your understanding.今回は、中国への帰国や中央アジア旅行、北海道旅行、そして夏休み中の授業予定について簡単にお話しします。6月、7月から8月初めにかけて予定が多いため、『五分钟中文』の更新がいつもより遅くなることもあるかもしれませんが、ご了承ください。#旅行 #TravelPlan #暑假安排 #Summer #夏休み #暑假计划 Send us Fan MailSupport the show如果您喜欢我的播客，欢迎通过下方方式表达您的支持。您的支持对我来说是巨大的鼓励。但无论如何，我都很感激有您作为听众。能够每周与您分享几分钟的时光，对我来说是莫大的荣幸。❤️If you enjoy my podcast, you're welcome to show your support through the options below. Your support means a great deal to me and is a huge source of encouragement. But no matter what, I'm truly grateful to have you as a listener. It's an honor to share a few minutes with you each week!❤️ ☕

We examine the Russian build ups on the Japanese. What upgrades are they making next to Hokkaido prefecture? Why are the Japanese rapidly reinforcing it?  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMi1_zG0lNw  Channel Support - https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/FGHPVTVAPRUNU Jeff Nyquist - www.jrnyquist.blog Trevor Loudon - www.trevorloudon.com and www.keywiki.org  Lee Wheelbarger - www.klwworldnews.com Follow us on X: @Anderson10x3 @JRNyquist @TrevorLoudon1 @KLWNews1

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VOV1 - Mặc dù đã và đang liên tục đối diện với tình trạng giá cả các mặt hàng thiết yếu gia tăng không cản nổi, nhưng bắt đầu từ ngày mai 1/6, người Nhật lại phải đón một cơn “bão giá” mới.Theo báo cáo vừa được công bố do công ty dữ liệu doanh nghiệp hàng đầu Nhật Bản Teikoku Data Bank (TDB) tập hợp từ 195 nhà sản xuất thực phẩm chủ yếu của nước này, bắt đầu từ 1/6, sẽ có tới 1.078 mặt hàng lên giá, với mức tăng trung bình 14%. Trong số đó, có 304 mặt hàng là thực phẩm đã qua chế biến như mỳ ăn liền, đồ hộp, thức ăn lên men… Đây đều là những thứ không thể thiếu trên bàn ăn hàng ngày của người dân Nhật Bản. TDB còn cho biết sẽ có 2.269 mặt hàng nữa lên giá từ tháng 7 tới.Theo đó, nếu tính chung từ tháng 1 đến tháng 10/2026, có tới 9.361 mặt hàng thực phẩm chủ yếu bị tăng giá tại thị trường Nhật Bản. Theo các nhà sản xuất, có 3 nguyên nhân chính dẫn tới tình trạng nêu trên. Trong đó, 97,7% doanh nghiệp cho biết là do giá nguyên vật liệu đầu vào tăng cao, 74,1% khẳng định do chi phí vận chuyển và 73,7% phàn nàn về giá bao bì đóng gói bị đội lên. Đặc biệt, 22,7% doanh nghiệp khẳng định là do ảnh hưởng từ tình hình Trung Đông.Trong bối cảnh đó, hầu hết các doanh nghiệp cung cấp năng lượng và nhiên liệu lớn của Nhật Bản cũng ra thông báo cho biết sẽ tăng giá điện và khí đốt từ 1/6. Trong đó, mức tăng giá điện cao nhất lần lượt thuộc về Công ty Điện lực Okinawa – cực Nam và Điện lực Hokkaido – cực Bắc Nhật Bản, còn mức tăng giá khí đốt cao nhất thuộc về Tokyo và Osaka. Đây được coi là “cú đánh bồi” làm cho sinh hoạt của nhiều gia đình Nhật Bản vốn đang gặp khó khăn, sẽ trở nên khó khăn hơn./.Tuấn Nhật/VOV Nhật bảnBắt đầu từ 1-6, sẽ có tới 1.078 mặt hàng lên giá tại Nhật Bản (ảnh VOV Tokyo)

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.With the first Sapporo weekend of the year in the books (5/22-4), Mike and Case are back to make sense of the events in Dragongate. They discuss the state of the promotion with Kobe World two months out, the situations now with new Triangle Gate and Twin Gate champions, and the good and bad from three shows in Hokkaido! Our podcast provider, Red Circle, offers the listeners the option to sponsor the show. Click on “Sponsor This Podcaster” at https://redcircle.com/shows/open-the-voice-gate and you can donate a single time, or set up a monthly donation to Open The Voice Gate!Please Rate and Review Open The Voice Gate on the podcast platform of your choice and follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/openvoicegate.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters vs Hanshin Tigers 5/27/26 NPB Japan Pick Today by Ron Crawford.

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Springtime Synergy: Haru's Market Day Transformation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-05-24-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 春の陽射しが眩しい朝、北海道の静かな農場では、ハルトが目を覚ました。En: On a morning when the spring sunlight was dazzlingly bright, Hokkaido's quiet farm saw Haru waking up.Ja: 桜が風に揺れ、空気は新鮮な土の香りで満ちていた。En: The cherry blossoms swayed in the wind, and the air was filled with the fresh scent of earth.Ja: 今日は特別な日だ。地元のマーケットが開かれる。En: Today was a special day; the local market was being held.Ja: ハルトは農場を守るため、今年の作物を売ることで収入を得ようとしていた。En: Haru was trying to earn income by selling this year's crops to protect the farm.Ja: しかし、今年の春の天候は気まぐれで、作物の出来が安定しない。En: However, this spring's weather was capricious, and the crops' yield was unstable.Ja: 彼は心の中で不安を抱えていた。En: Deep down, he was anxious.Ja: だが、家族にはその心配を見せたくなかった。En: But he didn't want to show this worry to his family.Ja: ハルトの妹、ユキが駆け寄ってきた。En: Haru's younger sister, Yuki, came running over.Ja: 「お兄ちゃん、今日は私も手伝うよ！」En: "Big brother, I'll help out today too!"Ja: 「ありがとう、ユキ。君の手伝いがあれば心強いよ。」ハルトは微笑むが、心の中では焦りが消えない。En: "Thank you, Yuki. With your help, I'm much reassured," Haru smiled, but the worry in his heart didn't vanish.Ja: 隣の農家に住むアイコが現れた。En: Tonari's farmer, Aiko, appeared.Ja: 彼女はいつも元気で、ハルトの良き友人であり、秘かに彼とビジネスを組みたいと考えていた。En: She was always energetic and Haru's good friend, secretly hoping to partner with him in business.Ja: 「ハルト、私と一緒に店を出さない？もっと多くの商品を提供できるわよ」とアイコは提案した。En: "Haru, why don't we set up a store together? We could offer more products," Aiko proposed.Ja: ハルトは少し考え込んだ。En: Haru thought about it for a moment.Ja: 「でも、リスクだし、足りない収入は困る」と彼は不安を打ち明けた。En: "But there's risk, and I'm worried about the insufficient income," he confessed his anxieties.Ja: アイコは優しく言った。「心配しないで。私たちの作物を組み合わせれば、お客さんがもっと集まるよ。」En: Aiko gently replied, "Don't worry. If we combine our crops, more customers will come."Ja: マーケット当日、ハルトはアイコの提案を受け入れることに決めた。En: On market day, Haru decided to accept Aiko's proposal.Ja: 二人は一緒に店を準備し、ユキも元気に手伝ってくれた。En: The two prepared the store together, with Yuki energetically helping out as well.Ja: 店には新鮮な野菜や、アイコが作った手工芸品が並ぶ。En: The store boasted fresh vegetables and Aiko's handcrafted goods.Ja: お客さんたちは興味津々に足を止め、一つ一つ手に取って見ていく。En: Customers stopped by with interest, picking up each item to look them over.Ja: ハルトは少しずつ自信を取り戻していった。En: Slowly, Haru regained his confidence.Ja: 夕方、賑わいが収まった頃、ハルトは売り上げを確認した。En: In the evening, when the bustle had settled, Haru checked the sales.Ja: 「いい結果だね、アイコ。君のアイデアが効を奏したよ。」En: "It's a good result, Aiko. Your idea worked wonders."Ja: アイコは笑顔で返した。「協力できてよかった！これからも一緒に頑張ろう。」En: Aiko responded with a smile, "I'm glad we could cooperate! Let's keep working hard together."Ja: ハルトは手を伸ばし、アイコの手をしっかり握った。En: Haru reached out and firmly grasped Aiko's hand.Ja: 「ありがとう。助け合うことができる仲間がいて、俺は幸せだ。」En: "Thank you. Having partners we can rely on, I'm lucky."Ja: その日、ハルトはただの収益を得ただけでなく、一緒に働く大切さを学んだ。En: That day, Haru didn't just earn profits but also learned the importance of collaboration.Ja: ユキも未来に向けて希望を持ち、彼女の兄を誇りに思った。En: Yuki looked forward to the future with hope and felt proud of her brother.Ja: これからの農作業は、家族と仲間の力で楽しく、実り多いものとなっていくのだった。En: From then on, farmwork would be enjoyable and fruitful with the combined strength of family and friends. Vocabulary Words:dazzlingly: 眩しいquiet: 静かincome: 収入capricious: 気まぐれyield: 出来anxious: 不安vanish: 消えるproposed: 提案したrisk: リスクinsufficient: 足りないgently: 優しくcombine: 組み合わせるsmiled: 笑顔で返したbustle: 賑わいchecked: 確認したwonders: 効を奏したcooperate: 協力grasped: 握ったrely: 助け合うcollaboration: 一緒に働くfruitful: 実り多いenergetically: 元気にboasted: 並ぶhandcrafted: 手工芸品confessed: 不安を打ち明けたmoment: 少し考え込んだsettled: 収まったresults: 結果scarcity: 困るenthusiastically: 興味津々

Almost exactly one year after Season 6's Expo 2025 deep dive with Sachiko Yoshimura, the Krewe closes the loop with two people who were actually there. Lea Disimone & Bridget McCarthy served as Youth Ambassadors at the US Pavilion during Expo 2025 Osaka, and they share what the program was really like from the inside, from a day in the life to the lasting impact it left on them. Two New Orleans connections, one world's fair, and a conversation worth the wait. ------ 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, Threads: @kreweofjapanpodcast & 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 Episodes ------ Expo 2025: Japan on the World Stage ft. Sachiko Yoshimura [S6E2] Hanging Out In Hyogo ft. Rob Dyer of The Real Japan [S5E14] 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] ------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------ JSNO Event Calendar Join JSNO Today!

Cette semaine, je retrouve Diane Barbier, notre exploratrice passionnée qui revient avec la suite de ses incroyables aventures nipponnes. Dans ce nouvel épisode de Beau Voyage, découvrez les trésors cachés que même les guides ne mentionnent pas !Après avoir nous avoir dévoilé les secrets de Tokyo, Diane nous emmène désormais hors des sentiers battus pour explorer les coins les plus magiques de l'archipel. De l'île brumeuse et mystique de Yakushima (qui a inspiré Princesse Mononoké) aux aventures en van à travers Hokkaido, préparez-vous à rêver de votre prochain voyage !Les trésors à découvrir dans cet épisode :Comment organiser votre itinéraire idéal au-delà de Tokyo et KyotoL'expérience INOUBLIABLE des ryokans traditionnels japonaisUne nuit dans un temple bouddhiste pour une immersion spirituelle uniqueLes îles secrètes du sud où la nature règne en maîtreLes délices culinaires les plus surprenants à goûter absolumentL'aventure en van à travers les grands espaces japonaisQue vous soyez fasciné par la spiritualité des temples anciens, attiré par les onsen cachés dans la nature, ou tenté par un road-trip à travers des paysages à couper le souffle, Diane partage tous ses conseils pour vivre un Japon authentique loin des foules ! Un épisode qui vous donnera envie de faire vos valises sur-le-champ pour explorer ce pays aux mille facettes.Bonne écoute !Si vous voulez en savoir plus sur Tokyo, Diane nous livre toutes ses meilleures adresses dans un autre épisode : https://podcasts.apple.com/fr/podcast/59-diane-au-japon-partie-1-tokyo-et-ses-secrets-au/id1686618827?i=1000710961557Un podcast produit et réalisé par Sakti Productions & Beau Voyage

Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles vs Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters 5/20/26 NPB Japan Prediction Today by Ron Crawford.

Case File #04: The SOS Tape Puzzle | The Asahidake Wilderness Anomaly

BEST OF: With the exception of military records or a few popular cases, UFO research often gets drawn into an America-centric sphere. Because of this, or other reasons too, the phenomenon is received internationally with heavy reliance on US news and reports. But according to the US Department of Defense in 2023, Japan is a leading hotspot for UFOs as well. In June 2024, the Japanese government launched an 80-person nonpartisan group, including former defense ministers, to study UAP. Japan has three major UFO cases, named after regional areas - Kofu, Kochi, and Hokkaido - but also has mysterious stories like the Utsuro-Bune and the abundance of objects spotted over the Daiichi power plant after the 2011 disaster. Japan also has a Roswell, and a Sedona, in regard to UFO popularity and vortexes. The town is called Iinomachi in Fukushima Prefecture, just outside Fukushima city. Objects and lights have been seen here since at least the 1970s. Just north of the town in the dense forest is the IINO UFO MUSEUM, home to documents, replicas, and books on the subject. Outside is a flying saucer bus stop. Above the museum is Mount Senganmori, which features magnetic anomalies and little alien carvings along its trail. Few know that the Roswell research center and museum, founded in 1991, was not the first of its kind; Kinichi Arai, a Japanese man, formerly in the military, who died in 2002, began the first of its kind museum and research facility in 1979.*The is the FREE archive, which includes advertisements. If you want an ad-free experience, you can subscribe below underneath the show description.

In this episode of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen, host Matt Payne chats with Shaun Keenan, an American photographer living in Hokkaido, Japan. They dive deep into the issue of over tourism, especially its impact on beloved photo locations in Japan and worldwide, and discuss the ethical dilemmas photographers face when sharing these places. Shaun Keenan shares his personal journey from theater and filmmaking to photography, touches on the importance of respecting local cultures, and offers his thoughts on creative motivation, community, and finding meaning in photography beyond metrics or monetization. Throughout, both speakers emphasize the value of thoughtful, respectful engagement with the land, and the importance of leading with personal values rather than simply chasing viral fame or financial gain. The episode is rich with wisdom for anyone interested in sustainable creativity and responsible travel photography. Links and Resources: Shaun Keenan Shaun Keenan on YouTube Shaun's Hokkaido Video Muench Workshops Natural Landscape Photography Awards Nature First Simon Booth Pete Leong Eiji Ohashi Michael Yamashita Support the show on Patreon

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Overcoming Allergies to Bloom: Sakura's Ikebana Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-05-02-22-34-01-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 春の訪れとともに、北海道の花園は色とりどりの花々で満ち溢れていました。En: With the arrival of spring, the Hokkaido flower garden was overflowing with flowers of all colors.Ja: ゴールデンウィークの間、多くの人々がこの美しい場所を訪れ、花々の香りに包まれていました。En: During Golden Week, many people visited this beautiful place, enveloped in the fragrance of the flowers.Ja: ある日、花園で開かれる生け花コンペティションには特に多くの注目が集まっていました。En: On one particular day, there was a lot of attention centered on an ikebana competition being held in the garden.Ja: 颯爽とやってきた桜は、その中でも一際、目を輝かせていました。En: Sakura arrived briskly, her eyes sparkling more than anyone else.Ja: 彼女は花が大好きで、創造力を試すことを楽しみにしていました。En: She loved flowers and was looking forward to testing her creativity.Ja: しかし、この日、彼女は驚くべきことに気付きます。En: However, on this day, she noticed something surprising.Ja: 参加するために花を集めていると、くしゃみが止まらないのです。En: As she was gathering flowers to participate, she couldn't stop sneezing.Ja: 目もかゆくなり、涙が止まりませんでした。En: Her eyes itched, and tears wouldn't stop flowing.Ja: 実は、彼女は最近、花にアレルギーを持つようになってしまったのです。En: In fact, she had recently developed an allergy to flowers.Ja: 「どうしよう…」桜は途方に暮れていました。En: “What should I do...” Sakura was at a loss.Ja: 彼女の友達である賢人も同じコンペティションに参加しており、いつも競争心が燃えています。「桜、大丈夫？」と心配そうに近づいてきました。En: Her friend Kento, who was also participating in the same competition and always fired up with competitive spirit, approached her with concern, asking, “Sakura, are you alright?”Ja: そしてもう一人の友達、雪が駆け寄ってきました。「桜、これを使ってみて！」と、彼女にマスクと手袋を差し出しました。En: Then, another friend, Yuki, ran over. “Sakura, try using this!” she said, offering her a mask and gloves.Ja: 桜は雪の優しさに感謝しながら、アレルギーを抑えるために花を直接触れずに作業を始めました。En: Grateful for Yuki's kindness, Sakura began her work without touching the flowers directly to suppress her allergy.Ja: 花の中でアレルギーを引き起こさない種類を選び、持てる知識と少ない材料を駆使して新しいアレンジメントを作りました。En: She selected types of flowers that didn't trigger her allergies and utilized her knowledge and the limited materials she had to create a new arrangement.Ja: 最初は大変でしたが、少しずつ形になっていくと、自信が戻ってきました。En: It was challenging at first, but as it gradually took shape, her confidence returned.Ja: コンペティションのクライマックス。En: The climax of the competition arrived.Ja: 賢人は完璧なアレンジメントを仕上げ、桜も最後の一輪を配置しました。En: Kento completed a perfect arrangement, and Sakura placed the final flower.Ja: その時、桜はふと諦めそうになりましたが、雪と賢人の応援で踏みとどまりました。En: At that moment, Sakura almost felt like giving up, but with the support of Yuki and Kento, she persevered.Ja: そして、審査員たちは彼女の作品を見て驚嘆しました。普通では考えられない材料を使いながら、独自の美を創り出したのです。En: The judges were astonished by her work. She had created a unique beauty using unconventional materials.Ja: 桜は優勝はしませんでしたが、「特別創意賞」を受賞しました。En: Sakura did not win the competition, but she received the "Special Creativity Award".Ja: 彼女は学びました。勝つことだけが全てではなく、困難に対して柔軟に対応することが新しい道を開くこともある、と。En: She learned that winning isn't everything, and that responding flexibly to challenges can open new paths.Ja: その日、桜は花々の美しさを堪能しながら、友達の優しさと自分の成長に心から感謝しました。En: On that day, Sakura enjoyed the beauty of the flowers and was truly grateful for her friends' kindness and her own growth.Ja: 花園の蝉の声が、静かにその場を包みました。En: The sound of the cicadas in the garden quietly enveloped the scene. Vocabulary Words:overflowing: 満ち溢れていましたenveloped: 包まれていましたfragrance: 香りbriskly: 颯爽とsparkling: 輝かせていましたcreativity: 創造力allergy: アレルギーsneezing: くしゃみが止まらないitching: かゆくなりastonished: 驚嘆しましたunconventional: 普通では考えられないpersevered: 踏みとどまりましたunique: 独自のgrateful: 感謝しましたparticipant: 参加していましたcompeting: 競争心materials: 材料responding: 対応することknowledge: 知識utilized: 駆使してchallenging: 大変でしたclimax: クライマックスaward: 賞paths: 道arrangement: アレンジメントsparkling: 輝かせていましたconcern: 心配competitive spirit: 競争心が燃えていますkindness: 優しさgrowth: 成長

A 33-year-old employee at Japan's Asahiyama Zoo admitted to investigators that he carried his wife's body into the facility and ran her through the incinerator built for dead animals.PRINT VERSION OF THIS STORY: https://weirddarkness.com/zoo-incineratorLook for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and numerous other podcast apps. Get the full list of options here: https://pod.link/1078714736*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.#WeirdDarkness, #WeirdDarkNEWS

Episode 807. In this action-packed episode of Got Faded Japan, Johnny and Tom are back together, diving headfirst into another week of Japan's wildest, weirdest, and most WTF worthy news. From creative highs to behind-the-scenes banter, the boys set the tone before unleashing a storm of outrageous headlines that will leave you shaking your head and laughing out loud. And trust us… this one's a wild ride. This week's bizarre lineup includes a man who thought his body could stop a moving car (spoiler: it couldn't), the infamous Bumping Bandit still on the loose and causing chaos up in Hokkaido, a KFC getting straight-up ganked, and a panty thief finally getting caught red-panty-handed. Yeah… it's that kind of episode. All that and plenty more chaos, laughs, and absolute madness, only on Got Faded Japan. FADE ON!   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Supporting GOT FADED JAPAN ON PATREON directly supports keeping this show going and fueled with booze, seriously could you imagine the show sober?? Neither can we! SUPPORT GFJ at: https://www.patreon.com/gotfadedjapan -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS AND SUPPORT THE SHOW!!!!   1. THE SPILT INK: Experience art, buy art and get some original art commissioned at: SITE: https://www.thespiltink.com/ INSTAGRAM: @thespiltink YouTube: https://youtu.be/J5-TnZLc5jE?si=yGX4oflyz_dZo74m ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- 2. MITSUYA LIQUOR in ASAGAYA: "The BEST beer shop and standing beer bar in Tokyo!" 1　Chome- 13 -17 Asagayaminami, Suginami Tokyo 166-0004　 Tel & Fax: 0303314-6151Email: Error! Hyperlink reference not valid. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------   3. Harry's Sandwich Company 1 min walk from Takeshita Street in HarajukuCall 050-5329-7203 Address: 〒150-0001 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Jingumae, 1 Chome−16−7 MSビル 3F ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- 4. Share Residence MUSOCO “It's a share house that has all that you need and a lot more!” - Located 30 minutes form Shibuya and Yokohama - Affordable rent - Gym - BAR! - Massive kitchen - Cozy lounge space - Office work units - A spacious deck for chilling - DJ booth and club space - Barber space - AND MORE! Get more info and move in at: https://sharedesign.co.jp/en/property.php?id=42&property=musaco&fbclid=IwAR3oYvB-a3_nzKcBG0gSdPQzxvFaWVWsi1d1xKLtYBnq8IS2uLqe6z9L6kY -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Soul Food House https://soulfoodhouse.comAddress:2-chōme−8−10 | Azabujūban | Tokyo | 106-0045 Phone:03-5765-2148 Email:info@soulfoodhouse.com Location Features:You can reach Soul Food House from either the Oedo Line (get off at Azabujuban Station and it's a 7-minute walk) or the Namboku Line (get off at Azabujuban Station and it's a 6-minute walk). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GET YOURSELF SOME GOT FADED JAPAN MERCH TODAY!!! We have T-Shirts, COFFEE Mugs, Stickers, even the GFJ official pants! BUY NOW AND SUPPORT THE SHOW: http://www.redbubble.com/people/thespiltink/works/16870492-got-faded-japan-podcast -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Got Faded Japan Podcast gives listeners a glimpse of the most interesting side of Japan's news, culture, peoples, parties, and all around mischief and mayhem. Hosted by Johnny and Jeremy who adds opinions and otherwise drunken bullshit to the mix. We LOVE JAPAN AND SO DO YOU! Send us an email on Facebook or hell man, just tell a friend & post a link to keep this pod rolllin' Fader! Kanpai mofos! #japan #japantalk #japanpodcast #gotfadedjapan #japantravel #japanvlog

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TWiP solves the case of the male in his 20s from Hokkaido, Japan, who developed fatigue and rash, followed by fever and myalgia 6 days later, after eating a raw bear eyeball. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Daniel Griffin, and Christina Naula Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, RSS, email Links for this episode Join the MicrobeTV Discord server Hero: Sir Nicholas White (1951 – 2026) (Guardian, Lancet) Letters read on TWiP 278 TWiP study – information and survey New Case 3 yo child who recently immigrated to the US from Central America is brought in to the ER with acute right lower quadrant abdominal pain. The mother is concerned about the pain as well as nausea and vomiting. This is acute and the ER provider is concerned that this might be an acute surgical emergency. They order an US in this child and they are surprised to see a rather active serpiginous wormlike 'thing' wiggling away in the child's appendix.  I was sent the Ultrasound video which I really enjoyed. What to do? Become a patron of TWiP  Send your questions and comments to twip@microbe.tv Music by Ronald Jenkees

Two back to back conversations - one with a Canadian investor interested in multi-unit building investments, and one with a couple looking for a holiday home in Hokkaido that they can also rent out for short-term stays. We review the best strategies they should be following.

Anthony Albanese to meet state and territory leaders as Hormuz disruption drives fuel prices higher. Australia is ordering 30 million dollars worth of high tech drones. Following yesterday's earthquake off Hokkaido and the Sanriku coast, the Japanese government has issued an advisory warning that the likelihood of a large-scale earthquake in the region has increased. - アルバニージー首相は、各州とテリトリーのリーダーらと会議を開き、世界的な燃料危機について話し合う見通しです。オーストラリア政府は、最新型のドローンに3000万ドルを投じる方針をあきらかにしました。昨日北海道と三陸沖で発生した地震を受け、政府は今後大規模な地震が発生する可能性が高まっているとして、「北海道・三陸沖後発地震注意情報」を発表しました。

Hokkaido has a lot of really neat birds and one-in-a-lifetime experiences.  The Steller's Sea-Eagles and Blakiston's Fish-Owls what attracted us to go on the trip, but amazing places, good food, and other wildlife made it even better!Adventure begins at: 10:20 Show notes  Naturalist Journeys Go Birding with Hannah and Erik Seicomart Hotel Live Max in Shiretoko Shiretoko Nature Cruise Yoroushi Hotspring Lodge eBird Trip Report Birds/Animals mentioned Blakiston's Fish-Owl Steller's Sea-Eagle Intro Bird Call: Large-billed Crow (Recorded Hokkaido Japan, February 2026) Outro Bird Call: Steller's Sea-Eagle (Recorded at sea near Japan, February 2026) Support the showConnect with us at...IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @ErikgoesbirdingFacebook: @HannahandErikGoBirdingEmail us at HannahandErikGoBirding@gmail.comWebsite: http://www.gobirdingpodcast.comVenmo: @hannahanderikgobirdingGet a discount at Buteo Books using code: BIRDNERDBOOKCLUB

Two back to back conversations with first time buyers in Japan - one wanting to invest in a tier 1 or 2 city - the others looking for a holiday condo in snowy Hokkaido - here's what they should be thinking about!

With NASA's Artemis II mission sending humans around the Moon for the first time since the 70s, we're bringing back one of our favorite episodes from 2024. The Krewe sat down with Dr. Kate Kitagawa of JAXA for a fascinating look at Japan's role in the global space race: from SLIM's pinpoint lunar landing to Japan's partnership in the Artemis program and beyond. If the Moon is on your mind right now, this one's for you. ++++++ OG Show Notes ++++++ Prepare for lift off as the Krewe sits down with returning guest Dr. Kate Kitagawa of JAXA to look deep into the past, present, and future of Japan's space program! From pencil rockets & SLIM landers to international collaborative efforts, discover Japan's role in exploring the far reaches of outer space. ------ 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, Threads: @kreweofjapanpodcast & 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 Episodes with Dr. Kate Kitagawa ------ The Age of Lady Samurai (S01E12) ------ Links about JAXA & Dr. Kate Kitagawa ------ JAXA (English) on Twitter JAXA (Japanese) on Twitter JAXA on Instagram JAXA (English) on Facebook JAXA (Japanese) on Facebook JAXA Website (Japanese) JAXA Website (English) ISAS (English) on Twitter ISAS (Japanese) on Twitter ISAS on Instagram JAXA on YouTube JAXA Space Education Center Website (English) MMX Game Lunarcraft Game SLIM The Pinpoint Moon Landing Game Kate's Book "The Secret Lives of Numbers" Kate's Website ------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------ JSNO Event Calendar Join JSNO Today!

In our first few days in Japan, we did a bit of sightseeing in Tokyo, including the Sensō-ji Temple and a few days in Tokyo Disney...just a tiny bit of birding there!  We also chatted a bit about traveling around Tokyo and some tips for folks who haven't been there before.Then we headed to Hokkaido to get the real birding adventure started!  Cranes, seabirds, ducks, and owls...and freezing cold temperatures.  There is so much to see!  Adventure begins at: 10:51Tokyo and Disney: 14:00Hokkaido adventures: 33:45 Show notesSpring Chirp Naturalist Journeys Go Birding with Hannah and Erik Stephen Fry and the Kakapo Seicomart, the Hokkaido local convience store Senso-Ji Temple Tokyo Disney Tsurui-Ito Red-crowned Crane Sanctuary Koji TagieBird Trip ReportBirds/Animals mentionedRed-crowned Crane Long-tailed Tit Dusky Thrush Azure-winged MagpieIntro Bird Call: Red-crowned Crane (Recorded: Hokaido Japan, February 2026) Outro Bird Call: Brown-eared Bulbul (Recorded: Hokkaido Japan, February 2026)Support the showConnect with us at...IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @ErikgoesbirdingFacebook: @HannahandErikGoBirdingEmail us at HannahandErikGoBirding@gmail.comWebsite: http://www.gobirdingpodcast.comVenmo: @hannahanderikgobirdingGet a discount at Buteo Books using code: BIRDNERDBOOKCLUB

In the wake of Pearl Harbor, more than ten thousand Americans living abroad became trapped in Japanese-controlled territories, and with rumors of ill treatment and torture, the U.S. State Department was desperate to bring home its citizens. Despite the intense acrimony between the warring governments, a tireless State Department official, James Keeley, helped hatch an extraordinary plan through diplomatic back channels: each country would send a ship filled with civilians through war-torn waters to a neutral port city where their passengers could be safely exchanged. Today’s guest is Evelyn Iritani, author of “Safe Passage: The Untold Story of Diplomatic Intrigue, Betrayal, and the Exchange of American and Japanese Civilians by Sea During World War II.” While the U.S. and Japanese governments both assumed their enemy non-combatants--including many in relocation camps and jail cells--would welcome their new "tickets to freedom," the reality proved more complicated. For those who had sunk deep roots in their adopted homelands, the exchanges offered an agonizing choice. And for some patriotic Americans of Japanese descent, there was no choice at all: as the State Department found itself in need of more bodies to trade, they were "repatriated" against their will to a country at war that had never been their home. Some of the stories of repatriates we discuss a Japanese Peruvian barber brought to the U.S. as a negotiating pawn; three American teachers accused of spying in the Japanese island of Hokkaido, and a young Japanese American boy fascinated with The Green Hornet and boy scouts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TWiP solves the case of the man in his 60s experiencing weight loss, fatigue, and loss of appetite. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Daniel Griffin, and Christina Naula Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, RSS, email Links for this episode Join the MicrobeTV Discord server Hero: Bailey K. Ashford Letters read on TWiP 276 TWiP study – information and survey New Case Male in his 20s from Hokkaido, Japan, developed fatigue and rash, followed by fever and myalgia 6 days later. He was a group of five individuals on a hunting trip prior to this and reports that 3 friends are just fine but one other individual developed similar symptoms.  He reports that they had been hunting the Ussuri brown bear, which is larger and more aggressive than the Asian black bear. They had been successful and all five of them had consumed well cooked bear meat. He does share that he is aware of infectious risk from eating bear and thus the meat was well cooked. He and the one fellow hunter who did get sick were unique in that they each ate one of the eye balls raw. This is a tradition that is felt to give the consumer the great vision that these animals are purported to have. Become a patron of TWiP  Send your questions and comments to twip@microbe.tv Music by Ronald Jenkees

Welcome to another wide-ranging "Random Show" episode that I recorded with my close friend Kevin Rose (digg.com)!This episode is brought to you by:Eight Sleep Pod Cover 5 sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating: EightSleep.com/TimAG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement: DrinkAG1.com/TimCresset family office services for CEOs, founders, and entrepreneurs: CressetCapital.com/TimTimestamps:[00:00:00] A meditative start.[00:02:19] Reflecting on our second Zen retreat in Santa Fe with Henry Shukman.[00:04:08] Ketone liver warnings and eggplant allergies: The perils of raiding Kevin's fridge.[00:08:06] “Just be still” — three simple words that miraculously shut down my OCD.[00:13:54] Is meditation secretly vagus nerve stimulation?[00:20:17] DIY vagus nerve stim for $25 vs. Kevin's $900 ear clip.[00:24:57] HeartMath and watching your HRV move in real time.[00:27:57] Marching toward 50: balance boards and the end of jiu-jitsu.[00:31:26] Tony Hawk snowboarding Hokkaido with screws in his hip.[00:33:01] Slacklining and why your nervous system needs sleep cycles.[00:35:19] Bertolotti's Syndrome: My six-year back pain gets a name.[00:37:09] The nerve block test: everything wrong, zero pain.[00:44:10] Abrahangs tendon protocol: 10 seconds on, 50 off.[00:46:24] The NUG: a pocket hangboard for travelers.[00:48:31] Craig Mod's Japanese toothbrush and Toaster's cameo.[00:50:45] Kevin's $92 vintage fire jacket: Blue Heritage Japan.[00:54:26] Podcast picks: The Power Broker and STEM Talk.[00:56:20] Alzheimer's: A plaque or mitochondrial problem?[00:57:30] 10 grams of ketones turns one-word answers into sentences.[00:58:40] Methylene blue on Amazon: 120 years of research, zero guardrails.[01:02:36] Bredesen Protocol, APOE genotyping, and a cognitive comeback.[01:05:32] Photobiomodulation: $30k laser to the forehead.[01:07:55] Urolithin A and the high price of mitochondrial upkeep.[01:14:56] Recipe for disaster pants: espresso + creatine + MCT oil.[01:17:39] Norwegian 4×4 training and lactate as a brain lever.[01:23:15] Blood flow restriction bands and schwantz ring koans.[01:29:08] Hummingbirds named Sunset and squirrel obstacle courses.[01:32:06] Parting thoughts.*For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast.For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsorsSign up for Tim's email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim's books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissYouTube: youtube.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferrissSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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