Podcasts about Hokkaido

Van Japanse ontdekkingsreizen naar Hokkaido en Sachalin, tot de oudste plattegrond van het Nederlandse eilandje Dejima en het heftige Siebold-incident. Martijn Storms, conservator Kaarten en atlassen, en Japanoloog Sam Kuivenhoven vertellen je er alles over. In de vierdelige serie ‘Op zoek naar Japan' gaat presentator Paul Maas in gesprek met conservatoren en onderzoekers over hun fascinatie voor Japan, hun onderzoek en hun favoriete stukken uit de Leidse Japan-collecties. Aan de hand van kaarten, reisboeken en prenten gaan zij samen op zoek gaan naar bijzondere verhalen over Japan en zijn geschiedenis. De jonge Japanoloog Sam Kuivenhoven vertelt elke aflevering een anekdote over Philipp Franz von Siebold: de kleurrijke Duitse arts die in de negentiende eeuw werkzaam was bij de Nederlandse handelspost op het eilandje Dejima.

北海道神恵内村長選で勝利した高橋昌幸氏、２２日午後、同村任期満了に伴う北海道神恵内村長選が２２日投開票され、高レベル放射性廃棄物の最終処分場選定に関わる「概要調査」への移行に賛成する無所属現職の高橋昌幸氏が、無所属新人２人を破り、７選を果たした。 The incumbent mayor of Kamoenai, Hokkaido, who is positive about a survey for selecting a nuclear waste disposal site, secured re-election in Sunday's mayoral poll in the northern Japan village.

The incumbent mayor of Kamoenai, Hokkaido, who is positive about a survey for selecting a nuclear waste disposal site, secured re-election in Sunday's mayoral poll in the northern Japan village.

The Krewe wraps up Season 6 with an episode looking back at the highs, the lows, & what's to come! Join Doug & Jenn for listener feedback and behind-the-scenes stories as they put a bow on the 6th chapter of KOJ Podcast! ------ 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!  ------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------ JSNO Event Calendar Join JSNO Today!

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Under Hokkaido's Winter Glow: A Tale of Trust and Treasure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-02-21-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 冬の北海道。En: Winter in Hokkaido.Ja: 小樽の運河は美しい光で照らされています。En: The Otaru Canal is illuminated with beautiful lights.Ja: 運河のそばには雪が積もっています。En: Snow is piled up beside the canal.Ja: そこに春、桜、達也という三人の人物がいます。En: There, three people named Haru, Sakura, and Tatsuya are present.Ja: 話はここから始まります。En: The story begins here.Ja: 春は芸術史家であり、細部にまで目が届く人です。En: Haru is an art historian, someone who notices even the smallest details.Ja: 彼は昔の師匠から譲り受けたアンティークの宝石箱を探しています。En: He is looking for an antique jewelry box that he inherited from his former mentor.Ja: それは小樽の運河に運ばれてきた出荷で失われたと信じられています。En: It is believed that the box was lost in a shipment brought to the Otaru Canal.Ja: 春はその宝石箱を非常に大切にしていました。En: Haru cherished this jewelry box very much.Ja: 春の妹、桜は冒険好きなフリーランスのジャーナリストです。En: Haru's sister, Sakura, is an adventurous freelance journalist.Ja: 彼女はいつも新しい物語を探しています。En: She is always searching for new stories.Ja: 兄の助けをするために小樽に来ました。En: She came to Otaru to help her brother.Ja: 二人は達也という骨董品のディーラーを見つけました。彼は夜にこっそりと運河を訪れる謎めいた人物です。En: The two found Tatsuya, an antique dealer who is a mysterious figure visiting the canal secretly at night.Ja: ある寒い夜、春と桜は達也を訪ねました。En: One cold night, Haru and Sakura visited Tatsuya.Ja: しかし、すごい雪が降り、証拠は雪の下に隠れてしまいました。En: However, a heavy snowfall concealed evidence beneath the snow.Ja: 達也は何かを知っているようですが、情報をあまり話しません。En: Though Tatsuya seemed to know something, he provided little information.Ja: 春は自分の調査を続け、ついに夜遅くに達也を追いかけました。En: Haru continued his investigation and eventually followed Tatsuya late into the night.Ja: その夜、祭りの花火が空を飾っています。En: That night, festival fireworks adorned the sky.Ja: 運河の近く、春と桜は達也が雪を掘り返しているのを見つけました。En: Near the canal, Haru and Sakura found Tatsuya digging through the snow.Ja: 彼は宝石箱を見つけたのです。En: He had found the jewelry box.Ja: 春は達也に宝石箱の感情的な価値を伝え、返してくれるように説得しました。En: Haru conveyed the emotional value of the jewelry box to Tatsuya, persuading him to return it.Ja: 達也はしばらく考え、ついに同意しました。En: Tatsuya thought for a while and finally agreed.Ja: この宝石箱の歴史を一緒に展示することにしました。En: They decided to exhibit the history of the jewelry box together.Ja: 春は信じることの大切さを知りました。En: Haru learned the importance of trust.Ja: そして、解決されない謎も人生の美しさの一部であると感じました。En: He felt that unsolved mysteries are also part of life's beauty.Ja: その冬の夜、小樽の運河は光に包まれ、美しく輝いていました。En: That winter night, the Otaru Canal was enveloped in light and shone beautifully.Ja: 彼らはそこで新しい始まりを迎えました。En: They welcomed a new beginning there. Vocabulary Words:illuminated: 照らされていますpile up: 積もっていますart historian: 芸術史家antique: アンティークinherit: 譲り受けたshipment: 出荷cherish: 大切にしていましたfreelance journalist: フリーランスのジャーナリストadventurous: 冒険好きなconcealed: 隠れてしまいましたmysterious: 謎めいたinvestigation: 調査evidence: 証拠adorned: 飾っていますfireworks: 花火persuading: 説得しましたemotional value: 感情的な価値exhibit: 展示するunsolved: 解決されないmysteries: 謎enveloped: 包まれshine: 輝いていましたnew beginning: 新しい始まりmentor: 師匠antique dealer: 骨董品のディーラーsnowfall: 雪が降りconveyed: 伝えagreed: 同意しましたimportance: 大切さtrust: 信じること

Baburu バブル : Sega Hommage à Hideki Sato 佐藤秀樹 Hideki Sato était un ingénieur et homme d'affaires japonais né le 5 novembre 1950 à Hokkaido. Il a participé pendant de nombreuses années au développement de consoles de jeux vidéo pour Sega. Il nous a malheureusement quitté le 13 février 2026

From the snowy romance of Hokkaido to the high-stakes tension of pro sports, Manny and Shawn are breaking down the shows everyone is talking about. We dive deep into the groundbreaking vibes of The Boyfriend and Survival of the Thickest on Netflix, the intense, slow-burning drama of HBO's Heated Rivalries, and the spooky take of IT: Welcome to Derry. Plus, we tackle the "regular folks vs. celebrity" debate of The Traitors (US & UK), our Valentine's debrief, and why we're still obsessed with the Benito Bowl.00:00 Introduction and Weekly Recap05:20 TV Shows We're Watching - "Survival of the Thickest"11:29 Exploring 'The Traitors' and Its Variants17:19 Diving into 'Heated Rivalries'23:10 Horror Enthusiasts: 'Welcome to Derry'26:03 Exploring Racial Tensions in Historical Context31:15 Diving into Japanese Reality Dating Shows40:59 The Joy of Boat Ramp Fails44:56 Reflections on Bad Bunny's Halftime ShowListen now wherever you get your podcasts!

Show Notes: Ho Chi Minh City — Then and NowIn this episode, Senior Writer Chin Teh Liang takes us to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam's largest and fastest-changing metropolis. Once known as Saigon, the city still carries the echoes of its wartime past and its elegant French colonial heritage—yet today it's a booming, modern powerhouse with a skyline that surprises first‑time visitors.What We Cover in This EpisodeA City of Layers: Colonial Beauty, War History, and Modern EnergyChin arrives during the 50th anniversary of Vietnam's reunification, where long lines form outside the War Remnants Museum. Inside, he encounters some of the most powerful wartime photography in the world, along with reconstructions of prison “tiger cages” and even the original guillotine once used on prisoners.Outside, the museum grounds display decommissioned helicopters, tanks, and fighter jets—sobering reminders of the country's past.French Colonial Architecture That Still StunsHo Chi Minh City's nickname, “The Little Paris of the East,” becomes clear as Chin explores its architectural gems:Museum of Fine Arts — originally a tycoon's mansion, now a museum filled with contemporary art, ancient sculpture, and breathtaking interior details like spiral staircases, stained glass, and Art Nouveau balconies.Saigon Opera House — modeled after Paris's Petit Palais, still offering nightly performances and pre‑show tours.Street shoe‑shiners — a living remnant of the French colonial era.The New Saigon: Skyscrapers, River Cruises, and the MetroAlong the Saigon River, glass towers rise above the water, including the iconic Bitexco Financial Tower and Landmark 81. Chin takes a nighttime river cruise, gliding under the color‑lit Ba Son Bridge while a violinist plays on board.And for the first time ever, the city now has a brand‑new metro system, with 14 stations already running and more on the way—transforming how both locals and visitors move around the city.Food, Cafés, and Sky‑High DiningHo Chi Minh City's food scene is as diverse as its architecture:The Café Apartment — a nine‑story residential building where every unit is a café. Perfect for people‑watching along the river promenade.The Albion at Hôtel des Arts Saigon — a fine‑dining tasting menu featuring goose mousse, Hokkaido scallop, Wagyu tenderloin, and desserts made with Vietnamese chocolate, all served with panoramic city views.A City TransformedFrom war relics to world‑class dining, from colonial mansions to a futuristic metro, Chin reflects on how astonishing it is to see a place once defined by conflict now thriving as a vibrant, modern metropolis.

In a tribute to the 2026 Winter Olympics being held right now in Cortina, Italy, Amy takes up a discussion of skiing in Japan. Japan has hosted the Winter Olympics 2 times: 1972 (Sapporo) and 1998 (Nagano). Amy introduces previous Washington Post Tokyo Bureau Chief T.R. Reid's guidebook called Ski Japan! (Kodansha, 1993). T.R. Reid lived in Japan for five years during the early 1990's. When the Gulf War started, the world turned its attention to that news, leaving foreign journalists in Japan with some unexpected free time. Reid and his family took action: they went skiing! The result is his 1993 guide to skiing in Japan, called Ski Japan!Tasked with updating the book for 2026-27 skiing and snowboarding audience, Amy talks about some of the points in Reid's book: things that have changed as well as those that have not, and the affects of mass-tourism on Japan's ski resorts.Ski Resorts Mentioned:Niseko, Asahidake, Furano, Naeba, Hakuba Valley, Madarao and Tangram Ski Circus, and Myoko Ski Resorts.Literary Ski SpotsYasunari Kawabata's Snow Country took place in Yuzawa Onsen, the train station you get off at to get to Naeba Ski Area. There's a Snow Country museum behind the station which is excellent.In Sapporo's Odori Park, there is a statue of Ishikawa Takuboku (1886-1912), author and poet: A Handful Of Sand, Romaji Diary and Sad Toys.In Asahikawa, Hokkaido, there is the lovely, contemplative Miura Ayako Literature Museum dedicated to the Christian novelist who lived from 1922-1999, and wrote Shiokari Pass as well as other works not yet translated into English. It's a lovely 30-40 minute walk through the snow from the back of Asahikawa station.There are also several statues and plaques dedicated to the two Austrian fathers of Japanese Skiing: Theordore Von Lerch and Hannes Schnieder. Von Lerch monuments can be found in the front of Asahikawa Airport in Hokkaido, and at Joetsu, Niigata, the latter considered the birthplace of skiing in Japan.   The Books on Asia Podcast is co-produced with Plum Rain Press. Podcast host Amy Chavez is author of The Widow, the Priest, and the Octopus Hunter: Discovering a Lost Way of Life on a Secluded Japanese Island. and Amy's Guide to Best Behavior in Japan.The Books on Asia website posts book reviews, podcast episodes and episode Show Notes. Subscribe to the BOA podcast from your favorite podcast service. Subscribe to the Books on Asia newsletter to receive news of the latest new book releases, reviews and podcast episodes.

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Rekindling Bonds: A Heartfelt Reunion in Snowy Hokkaido Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-02-14-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 北海道の冬。En: Winter in Hokkaido.Ja: 真っ白な雪が大地を覆い、寒さの中にも不思議なあたたかさが漂う。En: The ground is covered in pure white snow, and amidst the cold, there is a mysterious warmth in the air.Ja: ハルキは久しぶりに故郷へ帰ってきた。En: Haruki has returned to his hometown for the first time in a long while.Ja: ここは、おじいさんが始めた花農場だ。En: This is the flower farm started by his grandfather.Ja: 東京での生活を送りながら、いつも心のどこかでこの場所を想っていた。En: While living in Tokyo, he always thought of this place somewhere in his heart.Ja: サクラは温室の中で、新しい花の手入れをしている。En: Sakura is inside the greenhouse, tending to the new flowers.Ja: 赤いバラがバレンタインデーのために咲いている。En: Red roses are blooming for Valentine's Day.Ja: 彼女は長い間、ひとりで農場を守ってきた。En: She has been protecting the farm alone for a long time.Ja: ハルキが去った後、責任感に押し潰されそうな日々もあった。En: After Haruki left, there were days when she felt overwhelmed with responsibility.Ja: でも、彼女にはユキがいる。En: But she has Yuki.Ja: まだ中学生のユキは、いつも家族を繋ぐことを考えている。En: Yuki, still in middle school, always thinks about keeping the family together.Ja: 「お兄ちゃん！」ユキが元気にハルキを迎える。En: "Oniichan!" Yuki cheerfully greets Haruki.Ja: 「会えて嬉しいよ。温室に行こうよ。サクラ姉も待っているよ。」En: "I'm so happy to see you. Let's go to the greenhouse. Sakura ane is waiting for you too."Ja: 温室に入ったハルキは、あたたかさと花の香りに迎えられる。En: When Haruki enters the greenhouse, he is greeted by warmth and the fragrance of flowers.Ja: しかし、サクラの顔を見ると少し緊張する。En: However, when he sees Sakura's face, he feels a bit nervous.Ja: 彼女の目は、少し冷たく見えた。En: Her eyes seemed somewhat cold.Ja: 「おかえり、ハルキ」と、彼女は静かに言った。En: "Welcome back, Haruki," she quietly said.Ja: それでも、彼は決意した。今回の訪問は特別なものでなければならない。En: Still, he was determined. This visit had to be special.Ja: 日が沈んで、夜が訪れた。En: The sun set, and nightfall came.Ja: 三人は、ユキが準備したバレンタインデーの小さなパーティを開く。En: The three of them had a small Valentine's Day party prepared by Yuki.Ja: キャンドルがテーブルに並び、手作りのチョコレートがハート型になっている。En: Candles lined the table, and handmade chocolates were shaped like hearts.Ja: 和やかな雰囲気の中で、突然サクラが声を荒げて言った。En: In the tranquil atmosphere, suddenly Sakura raised her voice.Ja: 「どうして帰ってこなかったの？」En: "Why didn't you come back?"Ja: ハルキは驚いたが、謝ることにした。En: Haruki was surprised but decided to apologize.Ja: 「ごめん、サクラ。ずっと仕事に忙しくて。でも、そんな言い訳はしたくない。これからはもっと協力したい。」En: "I'm sorry, Sakura. I've been so busy with work. But I don't want to make excuses. From now on, I want to help more."Ja: 涙がサクラの頬を伝った。En: Tears ran down Sakura's cheeks.Ja: 「私も辛かった。でも、一緒に頑張りましょう。」En: "I had a hard time too. But let's work hard together."Ja: ユキはその様子を見て、幸せそうに笑った。En: Yuki watched them with a happy smile.Ja: 「よかった...お兄ちゃん、お姉ちゃん。」En: "That's great... Oniichan, Oneechan."Ja: その夜、星空の下で三人は約束した。En: That night, under the starry sky, the three of them made a promise.Ja: これからは家族としてもっと時間を大切にしよう、と。En: From now on, they would cherish their time together as a family more.Ja: ハルキは故郷との絆を強く感じ、サクラは肩の荷が少し軽くなった。En: Haruki felt a strong bond with his hometown, and Sakura felt a little less burdened.Ja: ユキはそんな二人を見て、次の家族の集まりを楽しみにしていた。En: Watching the two, Yuki looked forward to the next family gathering.Ja: 農場には、また新しい春が訪れるだろう。En: A new spring would surely come to the farm again. Vocabulary Words:amidst: 中にもmysterious: 不思議なtending: 手入れをしているblooming: 咲いているoverwhelmed: 押し潰されそうなfragrance: 香りnervous: 緊張するtranquil: 和やかなapologize: 謝るburdened: 肩の荷が少し軽くなったamid: 中でcheerfully: 元気にdetermined: 決意したgathering: 集まりresponsibility: 責任感cherish: 大切にしようstarry: 星空hard time: 辛かったbond: 絆nightfall: 夜が訪れたgreenhouse: 温室line: 並びexcuse: 言い訳promise: 約束truly: 本当にsibling: 兄弟姉妹return: 帰ってきたfarewell: 別れprotection: 守ってきたanticipate: 楽しみにしていた

Nagoro, a depopulated village in Japan where residents are replaced by dolls. In 1960, Yubari, a former coal-mining city on Japan's northern island of Hokkaido, had roughly 110,000 residents. Today, fewer than 7,000 remain. The share of those over 65 is 54%. The local train stopped running in 2019. Seven elementary schools and four junior high schools have been consolidated into just two buildings. Public swimming pools have closed. Parks are not maintained. Even the public toilets at the train station were shut down to save money. Much has been written about the economic consequences of aging and shrinking populations. Fewer workers supporting more retirees will make pension systems buckle. Living standards will decline. Healthcare will get harder to provide. But that's dry theory. A numbers game. It doesn't tell you what life actually looks like at ground zero. And it's not all straightforward. Consider water pipes. Abandoned houses are photogenic. It's the first image that comes to mind when you picture a shrinking city. But as the population declines, ever fewer people live in the same housing stock and water consumption declines. The water sits in oversized pipes. It stagnates and chlorine dissipates. Bacteria move in, creating health risks. [...] --- First published: February 14th, 2026 Source: https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/FreZTE9Bc7reNnap7/life-at-the-frontlines-of-demographic-collapse --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

In the spirit of Carnival season, here's a special bonus rebroadcast of our Mardi Gras Super-Sized Special released in January 2025 about a unique connection between New Orleans, Japan & Mardi Gras that took place in 2024! ++++++2024 was a special year for Carnival and the Japan-New Orleans connection! Lafcadio Hearn's life & works inspired the theme for Rex Parade 2024: "The Two Worlds of Lafcadio Hearn - New Orleans & Japan". But why Hearn? What went into the float design? What other ways has Hearn left a lasting impact on both New Orleans & Japan? Find out today with a super-sized special Mardi Gras bonus episode, featuring insights from Rex historian/archivist Will French & historian/archivist emeritus Dr. Stephen Hales, Royal Artists float designer/artistic director Caroline Thomas, Lafcadio Hearn's great grandson Bon Koizumi,  legendary chef John Folse, Captain of the Krewe of Lafcadio John Kelly, JSNO's resident Lafcadio Hearn expert Matthew Smith, and even the Mayor of Matsue Akihito Uesada! Get ready for Mardi Gras 2025 by reflecting on this unique connection between New Orleans & Japan!------ 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!------ Music Credits ------Background music provided by: Royalty Free Music by Giorgio Di Campo for Free Sound Music http://freesoundmusic.eu FreeSoundMusic on Youtube  Link to Original Sound Clip------ Audio Clip Credits ------Thanks to Dominic Massa & everyone at WYES for allowing us to use some of the audio from the below Rex Clips:Segment about Royal Artist & Float DesignFull 2024 Rex Ball Coverage (Krewe of Lafcadio/Nicholls State segment)Thanks to Matsue City Hall & Mayor Akihito Uesada for their video message below:Message from Matsue Mayor Akihito Uesada------ 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 Hearn/Matsue/History Episodes ------30 Years, 2 Cities: The 2024 New Orleans-Matsue Exchange ft. Katherine Heller & Wade Trosclair (S6E11)From Tokyo to Treme: A Jazz Trombone Tale ft. Haruka Kikuchi (S6E10)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)Explore Matsue ft. Nicholas McCullough (S4E19)Jokichi Takamine: The Earliest Bridge Between New Orleans & Japan ft. Stephen Lyman (S4E13)The Life & Legacy of Lafcadio Hearn ft. Bon & Shoko Koizumi (S1E9)Matsue & New Orleans: Sister Cities ft. Dr. Samantha Perez (S1E2)------ Links about Rex ------2024 Rex Parade/Float PDF with Full DesignsCaroline Thomas's Website------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event CalendarJoin JSNO Today!

#185 1月に北海道、東北や北陸などの地域は大雪のため、日常生活がかなり支障が出ています。雪のある地域は、いいところもありながら、大変なところもいっぱいあります。南国出身から雪の多い北海道に移住したホストの2人から、雪のある暮らしについて聞いてみましょう！In January, heavy snowfall in regions like Hokkaido, Tohoku, and Hokuriku has significantly disrupted daily life. While snowy areas have their charms, they also present many challenges. Let's hear about life in the snow from two hosts who moved to snowy Hokkaido from warmer southern regions!↓↓お便り(たより）)は、こちらまで↓↓Email: ernestnaoya1994@gmail.com↑↑ Share your thoughts and request to us↑↑個人SNS / Personal Social Media ACErnest's Instagram: @ernest_mkcNaoya's Instagram: @japanese_teacher_n

From Astro Boy to Gundam to real-world robots like ASIMO and Pepper, Japan's fascination with robots runs deep. This week, the Krewe is joined by author, cultural commentator, & robot enthusiast Matt Alt to explore how robots became heroes instead of threats in Japanese pop culture and how those sci-fi dreams quietly shaped Japan's modern relationship with technology, AI, and everyday automation. From giant mecha and cyborg icons to robot cafés and beyond, we dig into why Japan seems so comfortable living alongside machines in an episode that's equal parts nostalgia, culture, and future tech.------ 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! ------ Matt Alt Links ------Matt's WebsitePure Invention - Publisher's PageMatt's NewsletterPure Tokyoscope PodcastMatt on IG------ Past Matt Alt Episodes ------Akira Toriyama: Legacy of a Legend ft. Matt Alt (S5E3)The History of Nintendo ft. Matt Alt (S4E18)How Marvel Comics Changed Tokusatsu & Japan Forever ft Gene & Ted Pelc (Guest Host, Matt Alt) (S3E13)Yokai: The Hauntings of Japan ft. Hiroko Yoda & Matt Alt (S2E5)Why Japan ft. Matt Alt (S1E1)------ Past KOJ Pop Culture Episodes ------Enjoying Shojo Anime & Manga ft. Taryn of Manga Lela (S5E18)The History & Evolution of Godzilla ft. Dr. William (Bill) Tsutsui (S5E1)Thoughts on Godzilla Minus One ft. Dr. William (Bill) Tsutsui (S4Bonus)Japanese Mascot Mania ft. Chris Carlier of Mondo Mascots (S4E8)Tokusatsu Talk with a Super Sentai ft. Sotaro Yasuda aka GekiChopper (S4E6)The Evolution of PokéMania ft Daniel Dockery [Part 2] (S4E3)The Evolution of PokéMania ft Daniel Dockery [Part 1] (S4E2)Japanese Independent Film Industry ft. Award Winning Director Eiji Uchida (S3E18)Talking Shonen Anime Series ft. Kyle Hebert (S3E10)Japanese Arcades (S2E16)How to Watch Anime: Subbed vs. Dubbed ft. Dan Woren (S2E9)Manga: Literature & An Art Form ft. Danica Davidson (S2E3)The Fantastical World of Studio Ghibli ft. Steve Alpert (S2E1)The Greatest Anime of All Time Pt. 3: Modern Day Anime  (2010's-Present) (S1E18)The Greatest Anime of All Time Pt. 2: The Golden Age  (1990's-2010's) (S1E16)The Greatest Anime of All Time Pt. 1: Nostalgia (60's-80's) (S1E5)We Love Pokemon: Celebrating 25 Years (S1E3)------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event CalendarJoin JSNO Today!

Episode 185. With 2025 over and done, it's time to take a look back at the sake year that was.  Join us this week for some casual sipping and some discussion on the highlights, surprises and challenges of this past year's sake adventures. It's also the moment of truth to review our "Sake Revolution Resolutions" - Did we achieve our goals? Whatever the outcome, we look forward to another year of great sake and many kanpais. We also announce some goals and plans for this year!  Wishing you good sake in 2026! #SakeRevolutionSupport the show

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Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Ainu Adventures: Tradition, Laughter, and Unforgettable Bonds Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-01-29-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 雪が静かに降る北海道、アイヌの集落。En: In Hokkaido, where the snow quietly falls, lies an Ainu village.Ja: そこは伝統と自然が調和した、美しい場所です。En: It is a beautiful place where tradition and nature are in harmony.Ja: アイヌドラムのリズムが雪の空気を通して響きます。En: The rhythm of the Ainu drums resonates through the snowy air.Ja: ユウキは興奮しています。En: Yuki is excited.Ja: 初めてのアイヌの冬の祭りです。En: It's his first Ainu winter festival.Ja: 彼はアイヌの慣習をもっと知りたいと思っています。En: He wants to learn more about Ainu customs.Ja: そんなユウキを案内するのはハルトです。彼は少し忘れっぽいけれど、心優しい地元の人です。En: Guiding Yuki is Haruto, a kind-hearted local who can be a bit forgetful.Ja: 儀式が始まる前に、ユウキとハルトは衣装を着るために準備をします。En: Before the ceremony begins, Yuki and Haruto prepare to put on their costumes.Ja: 彼らはそれぞれの服を手にしますが、慌てていたため、急いで着替えてしまいました。En: Each takes hold of their own clothes, but in their haste, they change quickly.Ja: その時、彼らは衣装を間違えていることに気づきませんでした。En: At that moment, they didn't realize they had exchanged costumes.Ja: 儀式が始まると、参加者たちは静かにそれを見守ります。En: As the ceremony begins, the participants watch quietly.Ja: しかし、ユウキとハルトが現れた瞬間、そこにいた人々はざわめき始めます。En: However, the moment Yuki and Haruto appear, the people present start to stir.Ja: ハルトはユウキの服を着ていて、逆にユウキはハルトの服を着ています。En: Haruto is wearing Yuki's clothes, and conversely, Yuki is wearing Haruto's clothes.Ja: ユウキは驚きと少しの困惑を感じます。En: Yuki feels a mix of surprise and a bit of confusion.Ja: 「どうしよう？」と一瞬考えます。En: He briefly thinks, "What should I do?"Ja: しかし、みんなの顔には自然な微笑みが浮かんでいました。En: However, natural smiles appear on everyone's faces.Ja: 儀式のクライマックスでは、ハルトは自信に満ちた笑顔で立ち上がります。En: At the climax of the ceremony, Haruto stands up with a confident smile.Ja: 「皆さん、本当にすみません。これはちょっとした間違いなんです」と説明します。En: "Everyone, I'm really sorry. This is just a little mix-up," he explains.Ja: 彼の言葉に皆は笑い、儀式の一部としてこのできごとを受け入れました。En: His words make everyone laugh, and they accept the incident as part of the ceremony.Ja: 儀式が終わると、ユウキとハルトはコミュニティの人々に囲まれました。En: After the ceremony ends, Yuki and Haruto are surrounded by the community members.Ja: みんなは温かい笑い声とともに彼らを褒めました。En: Amid warm laughter, they are praised.Ja: この小さな混乱が、集まり全体をより楽しいものにしたのです。En: This small confusion made the entire gathering more enjoyable.Ja: ユウキは、完璧さよりも人と人との絆が大切だということを学びました。En: Yuki learned that the bonds between people are more important than perfection.Ja: ハルトは、予期せぬこともユーモアで乗り越えられると自信を持ちました。En: Haruto gained confidence that even unexpected events can be overcome with humor.Ja: 北海道の日はゆっくりと終わり、夜空には星が輝いていました。En: The day in Hokkaido slowly came to an end, and stars shone in the night sky.Ja: アイヌの集落は静けさを取り戻しましたが、そこには忘れられない思い出が静かに残っていました。En: The Ainu village regained its tranquility, yet unforgettable memories quietly lingered there. Vocabulary Words:quietly: 静かにvillage: 集落harmony: 調和resonates: 響きますfestival: 祭りcustoms: 慣習kind-hearted: 心優しいforgetful: 忘れっぽいceremony: 儀式costumes: 衣装participants: 参加者stir: ざわめきconversely: 逆にconfusion: 困惑climax: クライマックスconfident: 自信に満ちたincident: できごとcommunity: コミュニティpraised: 褒めましたbonds: 絆perfection: 完璧さunexpected: 予期せぬovercome: 乗り越えられるhumor: ユーモアtranquility: 静けさunforgettable: 忘れられないmemories: 思い出linger: 残ってair: 空気moment: 瞬間

- Tổng Bí thư Tô Lâm và phu nhân chủ trì trọng thể lễ đón Tổng Bí thư, Chủ tịch nước Lào Thoong-lun Xỉ-xu-lít và phu nhân thăm cấp Nhà nước tới Việt Nam. Tại các cuộc hội đàm, hội kiến sau lễ đón, lãnh đạo hai nước khẳng định quyết tâm tăng cường hơn nữa quan hệ hữu nghị vĩ đại, đoàn kết đặc biệt và hợp tác toàn diện Việt Nam – Lào.  - Tiếp tục ổn định kinh tế vĩ mô, kiểm soát lạm phát, thúc đẩy tăng trưởng, bảo đảm các cân đối lớn của nền kinh tế. Đây là nhấn mạnh của Thủ tướng Phạm Minh Chính tại phiên họp Ban Chỉ đạo của Chính phủ về quản lý, điều hành kinh tế vĩ mô.- Các bộ, ngành và địa phương bắt tay triển khai Nghị quyết Đại hội Đại biểu toàn quốc lần thứ 14 ngay từ những ngày đầu, tuần đầu, tháng đầu. - Đảng Liên minh Đoàn kết và Phát triển của Myanmar tuyên bố giành chiến thắng trong cuộc tổng tuyển cử đầu tiên tại nước này.- Bão tuyết kỷ lục gây thiệt hại nghiêm trọng tại Mỹ, làm ít nhất 10 người thiệt mạng. Trong khi, tại Nhật Bản, tuyết rơi dày khiến khoảng 7.000 hành khách bị mắc kẹt tại sân bay ở Hokkaido.

We celebrate the end to another season of the podcast! JR allows Nef (despite continued technical difficulties, which were blamed on Discord-related issues) to sound off about the end of the season for his favorite NFL team, the Buffalo Bills. Among other topics, JR previews a "side project" experiment being put in place for XAR's upcoming 25th anniversary, and the question is asked if one would try a Japanese pizza made with strawberry kit kats. Nef talks about the new seasonal plane service operating from Canada to Japan's northernmost island of Hokkaido, and reviews the latest in his manga library. We also give a birthday salute to our favorite host from north of the border.If you are watching the video version of the podcast, we apologize as Nef's video lagged as the show went on.The Extreme Anime Radio Podcast brings you news, information, insights and commentary into the world of Anime and Japanese culture. From the people behind Extreme Anime Radio, the station that brought listeners around the world Anime and J-Pop music from 2001 until 2019.Please follow us on social media for the latest updates about the podcast! Visit linktree.com/animeradio for links to our social media pages, listen to our most recent podcasts, join the XAR chatroom, or to contribute via StreamElements.Reach out to us by e-mail: extremeanimeradio@gmail.comXAR Podcast Theme Song: Sensitivity by SoundArtCreation Nash Studio (NSR-545-04/SUB-MIX2-276) - used under license

Forty years ago Japan made more than half of the world's semiconductors. Today, it produces just over 10%. But the country has big ambitions to turn that around.We hear from the CEO of a company at the centre of the government's high-stakes gamble to revive its semiconductor industry, and more broadly, its tech power.And we'll learn how the island of Hokkaido is now the site of billions in investment to turn what has long been an agricultural powerhouse into a global chip manufacturing hub.If you'd like to contact the programme, our email address is businessdaily@bbc.co.ukPresenter: Suranjana Tewari Producer: Jaltson Akkanath Chummar(Picture: A lavender field and colourful flower garden in Hokkaido, Japan. Credit: Getty Images)

Before fully diving into 2026, the Krewe takes a minute (or 64) to reflect on Japan in 2025, recapping & remembering the good, the bad & the wacky. From the top news stories of 2025 to the year's biggest pop culture stand outs, this episode covers it all!------ 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! Get your very own JAPAN BEAR SHELTER------ Past KOJ Episodes Referenced ------Crash Course in Japanese Politics ft. Tobias Harris of Japan Foresight (S6E13)Social Media & Perceptions of Japan (S6E8)Japanese Soccer on the World Stage ft. Dan Orlowitz (S6E5)Meet the J.League ft. Dan Orlowitz (S6E4)Expo 2025: Japan on the World Stage ft. Sachiko Yoshimura (S6E2)Checking Out Miyagi ft. Ryotaro Sakurai (Guest Host, William Woods) (S5E5)Thoughts on Godzilla Minus One ft. Dr. William (Bill) Tsutsui (S4Bonus)Visiting Themed Cafes in Japan ft. Chris Nilghe of TDR Explorer (S4E15)The Life of a Sumotori ft. 3-Time Grand Champion Konishiki Yasokichi (S4E10)Japan 2021: A Year in Review (S2E13)Japanese Theme Parks ft. TDR Explorer (S2E4)Greatest Anime of All-Time pt. 3: Modern Day Anime (2010-Present) (S1E18)Talking Sumo ft. Andrew Freud (S1E8)------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event CalendarJoin JSNO Today!

WhoJimmy Ackerson, General Manager of Corralco, ChileRecorded onJuly 24, 2025About CorralcoClick here for a mountain stats overviewLocated in: Curacautín, Araucanía, ChileYear founded: 2003, by Enrique BascurPass affiliations: Indy Pass, Indy+ Pass – 2 days, no blackoutsBase elevation: 4,724 feet (1,440 meters)Summit elevation: 7,874 feet (2,400 meters) top of lifts; 9,400 feet (2,865 meters) hike-toVertical drop: 3,150 feet (960 meters) lift-served; 4,676 feet (1,425 meters) hike-toSkiable acres: 2,475 acres lift served; 4,448 acres (1,800 hectares), including hike-to terrainAverage annual snowfall: 354 inches (899 cm)Trail count: 34Lift count: 7 (1 high-speed quad, 1 double, 5 J-bars)Why I interviewed himThe Andes run the length of South America, 4,300 miles from the southern tip of Argentina north to Venezuela. It is the longest continental mountain range on Earth, nearly six times the length of the Alps and 1,300 miles longer than the Rockies. It is the highest mountain range outside of Asia, topping out at 22,841 feet on Mount Aconcagua, more than a mile higher than the tallest point in the Rockies (14,439-foot Mount Elbert) or Alps (15,772-foot Mont Blanc).So this ought to be one hell of a ski region, right? If the Alps house more than 500 ski areas and the Rockies several hundred, then the Andes ought to at least be in the triple digits?Surprisingly, no. Of the seven nations transected by the Andes, only Argentina and Chile host outdoor, lift-served ski areas. Between the two countries, I'm only able to assemble a list of 37 ski areas, 33 of which skiresort.info categorizes as “temporarily closed” – a designation the site typically reserves for outfits that have not operated over the past several seasons.For skiers hoping to live eternal winter by commuting to the Upside Down each May through October, this roster may be a bit of a record scratch. There just aren't that many ski areas in the Southern Hemisphere. Outside of South America, the balance – another few dozen total - sit in Australia and New Zealand, with scattered novelties such as Afriski lodged at the top of Lesotho. There are probably more ski areas in New England than there are south of the equator.That explains why the U.S.-based multimountain ski passes have been slow to move into the Southern Hemisphere – there isn't much there to move into. Ikon and Mountain Collective each have just one destination on the continent, and it's the same destination: Valle Nevado. Epic offers absolutely nothing in South America.Even with few options, Vail moved south a decade ago with its purchase of Perisher, Australia's largest ski area. That English-speaking nation was a logical first pass frontier, but the five Kangaroo resorts claimed by the Epic and Ikon passes are by far the five largest in the country, and they're a 45-year flight from America. New Zealand is similarly remote, with more but generally less-developed ski areas, and Ikon has established a small presence there.But South America remains mostly wide open, despite its obvious appeal to North Americans: the majesty of the Andes, the novelty of summer skiing, and direct flights with no major timezone hopping required. Mountain Capital Partners has dropped anchor in Chile, purchasing Valle Nevado in 2023, neighboring La Parva the following year, and bidding for also-neighboring El Colorado in 2025 (that sale is pending regulatory review).But perhaps it's time for a broader invasion. Last March, Indy Pass added Corralco as its first South American – and first Southern Hemisphere – ski area. That, as Ackerson and I discuss in the podcast, could be just the start of Indy's ambitions for a continent-spanning (or at least, Argentina- and Chile-spanning) resort network.So this is a good time to start getting to know Chilean skiing. And Ackerson, longtime head of the Chilean Ski Areas Association, former leader of Chilean giants Portillo and Valle Nevado, and a Connecticut-born transplant who has been living the upside-down life for more than 50 years, is probably better suited than anyone on the planet to give us that intro.What we talked aboutReverse ski seasons; why Corralco draws (and retains) so much more snow than any other ski area in Chile; no snowmaking; Corralco as training ground for national ski teams; the logistics of moving a high-speed quad from Holiday Valley, New York to the Chilean Andes; rebuilding a lift as a longer machine; how that lift transformed Corralco; new lift, new alignment; the business impact of replacing a double chair with a high-speed quad; how a dude who grew up in Connecticut with non-skiing parents ended up running a ski area in South America; Chile's allure; Portillo; Chilean skiing past and present; Corralco's founding and evolution; shrinking South American ski areas; Mountain Capital Partners (MCP) buying four more ski areas in Chile after purchasing Valle Nevado in 2023 and La Parva in 2024; the Americans are coming; why La Parva, Valle Nevado, and El Colorado “have to be consolidated” for the benefit of future skiing in Chile; MCP's impact on Chilean skiing so far; “the culture is very different here” both on the hill and off; MCP's challenges as they settle into Chilean skiing; why Corralco joined Indy Pass; a potential Indy Pass network in South America; and getting to Corralco from the U.S., from airplane to access road – “we have no switchbacks.”What I got wrong* In the intro, I said that it was the “heart of ski season in South America.” This was true when we recorded this conversation in July 2025. It's not true in January 2026, when the Chilean ski season is long over.* I said the highest peak in Chile only received a few inches of snow per year and didn't retain it, but I couldn't remember the name of the peak – it is 22,615-foot Ojos del Salado.* I gave new stats for Corralco's high-speed quad, but did not mention where those stats came from – my source was skiresort.info, which catalogues a 4,921-foot length and 1,148-foot vertical drop for the lift, both substantially longer than the 4,230-foot length and 688-foot vertical rise that Lift Blog documents for the antecedent Mardi Gras lift at Holiday Valley, New York. We discuss the logistics and mechanics of moving this machine from North to South America and extending it in the pod. Here are a few pics of this machine I took in New York in January 2022:Podcast NotesOn Corralco's evolving footprintCorralco is a new-ish ski area, at least insofar as public access goes. The 2008 trailmap shows a modest vertical drop served by surface lifts:But growth has been rapid, and by 2022, the ski area resembled modern Corralco, which is now an international training center for athletes:On Camp Jewel, ConnecticutAckerson learned to ski on a two-tow bump called Camp Jewell, a YMCA center in Connecticut. NELSAP has some fun info on this defunct ski area, including photos of what's left of the lifts.On Sigi GrottendorderAckerson's conduit to South American skiing came in the form of Austrian-born Sigi Grottendorfer, who led the ski schools at both Sugarbush, Vermont and Portillo, Chile. He passed away in 2023 – The Valley Reporter ran an obituary with more info on Grottendorfer's expansive and colorful life.On Chile “five years after the coup had occurred”We reference past political instability in Chile, referring to the 1973 coup that launched the military dictatorship of the notorious Augusto Pinochet. The nation transitioned back to democracy in 1990 and is considered safe and stable for tourists by the U.S. State Department.On PortilloWe discuss Portillo, a Chilean ski area whose capacity limits and weeklong ski-and-stay packages result in Windham-is-private-style (it's not) confusion. Skiers can visit Portillo on a day pass. Lift tickets are all of $68. Still, the hotel experience is, by all accounts, pretty rad. Here's the bump:On previous podcastsWe mention a few previous podcast guests who had parallels to Ackerson's story. Bogus Basin GM Brad Wilson also left skiing for several years to run a non-ski resort:Longtime Valle Nevado GM Ricardo Margolis appeared on this podcast in 2023:On the shrinking of Volcán Osorno and PillánI won't reset the entire history here, but I broke down the slow shrinkage of Volcán Osorno and Pillán ski areas when Mountain Capital Partners bid to purchase them last year:On Kamori Kankō buying HeavenlyFor a brief period, Japanese company Kamori Kankō owned Steamboat and Heavenly. The company sold both to American Skiing Company in 1997, and they eventually split owners, with Heavenly joining Vail's roster in 2002, and Steamboat now part of Alterra by way of Intrawest. Today, Kamori Kankō appears to operate five ski areas in Japan, all in Hokkaido, most notably Epic Pass partner Rusutsu:On MCP's free season passes for kids 12 and underOne pretty cool thing that Mountain Capital Partners has brought to Chile from its U.S. HQ is free season passes for kids 12 and under. It's pretty incredible:On Sugarbush Ackerson worked for a long time at Sugarbush, an Alterra staple and one of the best overall ski areas in New England. It's a fully modern resort, with the exception of the knockout Castle Rock terrain, which still spins a double chair on all-natural snow:On skiing El ColoradoWe discuss the insane, switchbacking access road up to El Colorado/La Parva/Valle Nevado from Santiago:The route up to Corralco is far more suited to mortals:The Storm explores the world of lift-served skiing year-round. Join us. Get full access to The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast at www.stormskiing.com/subscribe

12月（がつ）の半（なか）ばから1週間（しゅうかん）、北海道（ほっかいどう）にスノーボードに行（い）ってきました。前回（ぜんかい）北海道（ほっかいどう）に行（い）った時（とき）は4年（ねん）前（まえ）、コロナでまだ日本（にほん）に観光客（かんこうきゃく）が戻（もど）ってきていない時（とき）だったのですが、今回（こんかい）は観光客（かんこうきゃく）だらけで全（まった）く違（ちが）う風景（ふうけい）が広（ひろ）がっていました。笑笑もはや冬（ふゆ）の北海道（ほっかいどう）は日本（にほん）じゃない。私（わたし）たち日本人（にほんじん）が外国人（がいこくじん）だったと言（い）っても過言（かごん）ではありません。そんなあまりの外国人（がいこくじん）の多（おお）さにちょっと困惑（こんわく）したエピソードを紹介（しょうかい）しています。We went snowboarding in Hokkaido for a week in mid-December.The last time we visited Hokkaido was four years ago, when COVID was still keeping tourists away from Japan.This time, though, it was packed with tourists, and the scenery felt completely different. LOLHonestly, winter in Hokkaido doesn't even feel like Japan anymore.It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that we Japanese felt like foreigners ourselves.In this episode, we share a few moments where the sheer number of foreign visitors honestly caught us off guard.

Zwei Uhr nachts pleite und frierend vor einer geschlossenen Münzwäscherei zu stehen und nicht weiter zu wissen, darauf sind wohl die wenigsten Reisenden scharf. Filmemacher Samuel Häde fand sich in genau dieser Situation wieder – und zwar auf Hokkaido, Japans eisiger Nordinsel. Wie er in diese Situation geraten ist (und wieder heraus), das erzählt er in dieser Folge der Reiseflops.----------------------------------Über das Format "Weltwach Reiseflops":Niemand scheitert gern – auch nicht auf Reisen. Aber im Nachhinein betrachtet ergeben die kleinen (und etwas größeren) Pleiten und Pannen unterwegs oft die schönsten Erinnerungen – und amüsantesten Geschichten.Genau die gibt es in dieser Show: Weltwach-Moderator Erik Lorenz zelebriert mit seinen Gästen genüsslich Stories von großen Rückschlägen und kleinen Fettnäpfchen, von Zumutungen und schmerzhaft erlangten Einsichten, fernab von Instagramability und aalglatten Abenteuergeschichten. Warum? Weil ein bisschen Schadenfreude glücklich macht. Und weil sich immer wieder zeigt: Hinter der Niederlage lauern wertvolle Lektionen. So mündet auch das hingebungsvollste Jammern für gewöhnlich unweigerlich: in einer Liebeserklärung an das Reisen. Du hast einen wahnsinnig witzigen oder lehrreichen Reiseflop erlebt und möchtest uns davon erzählen? Großartig! Melde dich bei uns über https://weltwach.de/reiseflops/.----------------------------------Dieser Podcast wird auch durch unsere Hörerschaft ermöglicht. Wenn du gern zuhörst, kannst du dazu beitragen, dass unsere Show auch weiterhin besteht und regelmäßig erscheint. Zum Dank erhältst du Zugriff auf unseren werbefreien Feed und auf unsere Bonusfolgen. Diese Möglichkeiten zur Unterstützung bestehen:Weltwach Supporters Club bei Steady. Du kannst ihn auch direkt über Spotify ansteuern. Alternativ kannst du bei Apple Podcasts UnterstützerIn werden.----------------------------------WERBEPARTNERhttps://linktr.ee/weltwach Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of the World's Greatest Action Sports Podcast, Chris and Todd are coming together from distant corners of the globe. Chris is snowboarding in Hokkaido, Todd is surfing in Encinitas, like Stranger Things in the upside down. It is a Frankenstien episode, but it's pretty good all things considered. Todd does a great job of talking about car driving and Chris comes through with some snippets about life in Japan. Chris did have the snow slam of his career, but survived to post this pod, so all is well. Listen, enjoy, and tune in next week when the wonder twins get back together to talk about all things action.  Presented By: Mammoth Mountain @mammothmountain Sun Bum @sunbum One Wheel @onewheel VEIA @veiasupplies New Greens @newgreens Spy Optic @spyoptic Hansen Surfboards @hansensurf Bachan's Japanese BBQ Sauce @trybachans Pannikin Coffee And Tea @pannikincoffeeandtea Bubs Naturals @bubsnaturals Mint Tours @minttours Die Cut Stickers @diecutstickersdotcom Vesyl Shipping @vesylapp

The Krewe sits down with Amy Hever, Executive Director of the MLB Players Trust, and Chris Capuano, former MLB pitcher & Chair of the Players Trust Board, to explore how MLB players give back through community-driven initiatives. Discover the mission of the MLB Players Trust, player-led philanthropy, & how baseball continues to bridge cultures between Japan & the United States through youth programs, education initiatives, & meaningful cross-cultural engagement beyond the field.------ 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! ------ About MLB Players Trust ------MLB Players Trust WebsitePlaymakers Classic Info & TicketsMLB Players Trust on IGMLB Players Trust on X/TwitterMLB Players Trust on LinkedInMLB Players Trust on Facebook------ Past KOJ Traditional Japan Episodes ------Japanese Soccer on the World Stage ft. Dan Orlowitz (S6E5)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)------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event CalendarJoin JSNO Today!

北海道警察本部、札幌市中央区２８日午前１０時ごろ、北海道小樽市の「朝里川温泉スキー場」で後藤飛向ちゃん、札幌市東区、がエスカレーターに挟まれたと母親から１１９番があった。 A 5-year-old boy died after becoming trapped in an escalator at a ski resort in Otaru in the northernmost Japan prefecture of Hokkaido, according to local police.

Japan is often described as having “spirituality without religion”, but what does that actually mean? In this episode, author Hiroko Yoda joins the Krewe to break down how spirituality quietly shapes everyday life in Japan, from nature and kami to shrines, folklore, and even anime. With personal stories and insights from her new book, Eight Million Ways to Happiness, this conversation offers a fresh look at happiness rooted in connection, not belief.------ 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! ------ About Hiroko Yoda ------Pre-Order Eight Million Ways to Happiness Today!Hiroko's Blog "Japan Happiness"Hiroko on InstagramHiroko on BlueSkyHiroko on X/Twitter------ Past KOJ Traditional Japan Episodes ------Japanese Tea Ceremony: A Living Tradition ft. Atsuko Mori of Camellia Tea Ceremony (S6E16)Rakugo: Comedy of a Cushion ft. Katsura Sunshine (S6E1)The Castles of Japan ft. William de Lange (S5E19)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)The Thunderous Sounds of Taiko ft. Takumi Kato (加藤 拓三), World Champion Taiko Drummer (S5E13)The Real World of Geisha ft. Peter Macintosh (S5E7)Inside Japanese Homes & Architecture ft. Azby Brown (S5E6)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)The Intricate Culture of Kimono ft. Rin of Mainichi Kimono (S4E7)Shamisen: Musical Sounds of Traditional Japan ft. Norm Nakamura of Tokyo Lens (S4E1)Henro SZN: Shikoku & the 88 Temple Pilgrimage ft. Todd Wassel (S3E12)Exploring Enka ft. Jerome White Jr aka ジェロ / Jero (S3E1)The Chrysanthemum Throne ft. Dr. Hiromu Nagahara [Part 2] (S2E18)The Chrysanthemum Throne ft. Dr. Hiromu Nagahara [Part 1] (S2E17)Yokai: The Hauntings of Japan ft. Hiroko Yoda & Matt Alt (S2E5)The Age of Lady Samurai ft. Tomoko Kitagawa (S1E12)Talking Sumo ft. Andrew Freud (S1E8)------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event CalendarJoin JSNO Today!