Podcasts about iwate prefecture

山林火災で煙が上がる山肌、２月２８日、岩手県大船渡市岩手県大船渡市の山林火災は３日も延焼が続き、焼失面積は約１８００ヘクタールから約２１００ヘクタールに拡大した。 The forest fire in Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, spread further on Monday, bringing the total area burned to about 2,100 hectares.

The forest fire in Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, spread further on Monday, bringing the total area burned to about 2,100 hectares.

In this episode of the Pure Life Podcast, we continue our epic road trip through Japan's Tohoku region, journeying south from Aomori Prefecture toward Tokyo. Our first stop is the coastal city of Miyako in Iwate Prefecture, where we refuel and take in the scenic beauty of the area. From there, we proceed to Minamisanriku in Miyagi Prefecture, a town profoundly affected by the March 11, 2011, Tohoku earthquake and tsunami. Here, we embark on a sobering tour to witness firsthand the resilience and recovery efforts of this remarkable community.​ Our accommodation for the night is the renowned Minamisanriku Hotel Kanyo, perched overlooking the sea and the town below. We indulge in their exquisite onsen hot springs and savor an incredible kaiseki course meal. During our stay, we learn about the hotel's pivotal role in the town's recovery efforts, serving as a sanctuary and support hub in the aftermath of the disaster. This episode offers a deep dive into the strength and spirit of Minamisanriku, showcasing the community's journey from devastation to renewal. For more behind the scenes this amazing journey through Tohoku and all of our explorations in Japan, be sure to check out our Destinations and Japan pages.

岩手県大船渡市の山林火災は、２日も延焼が続き、焼失面積は前日の約１４００ヘクタールから約１８００ヘクタールに広がった。 The forest fire in Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, spread to about 1,800 hectares on its fifth day on Sunday, with no prospect of when the blaze will be extinguished.

The forest fire in Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, spread to about 1,800 hectares on its fifth day on Sunday, with no prospect of when the blaze will be extinguished.

岩手県大船渡市の山林火災で山肌から上がる煙。 A forest fire that broke out Wednesday in Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, has spread across about 1,200 hectares, the city government said Friday.

A forest fire that broke out Wednesday in Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, has spread across about 1,200 hectares, the city government said Friday.

In this episode of Pure Life Podcast, join us on an unforgettable road trip through Japan's Tohoku region as we uncover the breathtaking beauty of Oirase Gorge in Aomori Prefecture. Starting from Morioka in Iwate Prefecture, we took a scenic drive filled with rolling hills, lush forests, and glimpses of Japan's rural charm on our journey north. Once at Oirase Gorge, nature's grandeur surrounded us. We explored the stunning rapids, cascading waterfalls, and serene streams that make this gorge a national treasure. The moss-covered rocks, ancient trees, and the sound of rushing water created an atmosphere of tranquility and awe. If you're a nature lover or looking for an immersive Japanese experience, Oirase Gorge should be at the top of your bucket list. After a full day of exploration, we checked into the Hoshino Resorts Oirase Keiryu Hotel, a stay that was just as magical as the gorge itself. From the iconic moss-covered wall in the lobby to the rejuvenating onsen (hot spring baths), the hotel offered a perfect blend of comfort and tradition. We also indulged in their incredible buffet meals, featuring fresh local ingredients and expertly crafted Japanese and Western cuisine. Whether you're dreaming of scenic road trips, tranquil nature hikes, or relaxing in a luxury onsen, this episode will inspire you to add Aomori and the Oirase Gorge to your travel plans. Tune in for insider tips on visiting, navigating the Tohoku region, and making the most of your Japanese adventure! Don't miss this immersive journey into one of Japan's most captivating natural wonders. For more behind the scenes this and all of our explorations in Japan, be sure to check out our Destinations and Japan pages.

In part 4 of our epic Northern Honshu road trip, we take you to the heart of Iwate Prefecture with an overnight stay while exploring Morioka. Known for its serene atmosphere and rich cultural heritage, Morioka didn't disappoint! We share highlights from our luxurious stay at the Shikitei ryokan, where the onsen experience was nothing short of heavenly. The highlight? A multi-course kaiseki dinner crafted from the freshest local, seasonal ingredients—pure culinary artistry at its finest. But not everything went according to plan! We recount a rather unexpected (and slightly embarrassing) encounter with the local traffic police that resulted in a frustrating speeding ticket. Let's just say it added some unwanted excitement to the journey. This episode is packed with travel insights, hidden gems, and practical tips to help you make the most of your exploring Morioka and the Tohoku region adventure in 2025. Whether you're dreaming of onsen escapes or want to laugh along with our travel mishaps, you won't want to miss this one! For more behind the scenes this and all of our explorations in Japan, be sure to check out our Destinations and Japan pages.

木戸口英司氏参院岩手選挙区補欠選挙は２７日、投開票が行われ、立憲民主党元職の木戸口英司氏が当選した。 Eiji Kidoguchi, 61, fielded by the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, has won a by-election for the House of Councillors, the upper chamber of parliament, in Iwate Prefecture's constituency in northeastern Japan.

Eiji Kidoguchi, 61, fielded by the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, has won a by-election for the House of Councillors, the upper chamber of parliament, in Iwate Prefecture's constituency in northeastern Japan.

KC, Joe, Damon and Ryan explore the beautiful Iwate prefecture and discuss UFO's and the supernatural, while Joe recounts the recent Asian Amateur in Gotemba, before delving into the Japan open and its ridonculous rough- Adam Scott is not a fan having miss the cut by 11! Today's Podcast is in association with Titleist:https://golf-in-japan.com/titleist-fitting-experienceFeatured: Iwate prefecture:https://golf-in-japan.com/courses/iwate

台風５号による大雨で増水した長内川、１２日午後、岩手県久慈市台風５号は１２日午前８時半ごろに岩手県大船渡市付近に上陸し、同県と秋田県を横断して午後８時ごろに日本海へ抜けた。 Typhoon Maria made landfall around the Pacific coastal city of Ofunato in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, around 8:30 a.m. Monday.

Typhoon Maria made landfall around the Pacific coastal city of Ofunato in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, around 8:30 a.m. Monday.

東日本大震災から１３年を迎えるのを前に、インタビューに答える岩手県の達増拓也知事、２月１５日、同県庁―復興の現状は。 Takuya Tasso, governor of Iwate Prefecture, one of the northeastern Japan prefectures hardest hit by the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami, has expressed his eagerness to take advantage of new infrastructure and human bonds created after the disaster.

Inspired by the original wind phone in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, Japan, Keith Lamont has installed a disconnected vintage phone on his farm in Acton, Ontario. He hopes visitors experiencing grief will find it a useful tool for processing loss. Catherine Manning (music therapist, Hospice Wellington) and Linda E. Clarke (writer, performer) talk about their experiences with the wind phone and its surprising affects. Donate to TVO: http://tvo.org/giveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's episode is titled 'Setsubun Ogre Story' (節分の鬼〔setsubun no oni〕). This is a tale inspired by a Setsubun folktale from Iwate Prefecture in Japan. This episode is JLPT-N3 level. I created a quiz on this episode. After listening, please take the quiz! Please use this audio for listening and shadowing practices. ☆Words☆ 節分（せつぶん）： Setsubun is the event held to pray for our happy and healthy life.It is held on Feb 3th or 4th.On that day, we throw away beans with saying "Devils out! Happiness in!"This is called "Mame-maki" (Mame means beans, maki means throwing away.) 鬼（おに）：Ogres, Devils 伝統的（でんとうてき）な：traditional お祝（いわ）いする：celebrate 昔話（むかしばなし）：folk tale 貧乏（びんぼう）な：poor お墓参（はかまい）り：visit the family grave 押（お）し入（い）れ：closet お面（めん）：(festival) mask わざと：on purpose 叫（さけ）ぶ：shout 祈（いの）る：pray 長生（ながい）きする：live long ☆Script for this episode https://meg-smile.com/52-setsubun-ogre-story-n3/ ☆Quiz for this episode https://www.italki.com/quiz/set/19140?utm_source=copylink_share&utm_medium=share_content&utm_campaign=share_quiz ※Need to register (free)  with italki. ☆If you haven't used italki, click the link below. https://promos.italki.com/learnanylanguage-en/?ref=meg-smile&utm_source=meg-smile&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=kol&hl=en (This is the italki page. You can receive $10 USD italki Credits in your Student Wallet within 48 hours after you make your first purchase.) ☆My profile page I teach on italki.  The link is down below. https://www.italki.com/teacher/8353871 Check out my teacher profile for 1-on-1 lessons! ☆Music BGMer：http://bgmer.net

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Get your drink and spooky passport, because this week Chase and Lily travel to different countries to find more terrifying tales. Lily kicks it off by telling the story of La Casa Matusita located in Lima, Peru. Then, Chase explains that not all spirits are bad by describing the lore behind the Zashiki Warashi that resides at Ryokufuso Inn in Iwate Prefecture, Japan.

How on earth does a young woman from Edinburgh find her way to Iwate Prefecture, in the depths of Tohoku to become a successful sculptor? A sculptor of gigantic stone public art you see in front of buildings all over the world. You are about to hear the Legend of Kate Thomson.  If you are an artist at heart, that did something else like I did, you will love this episode and I hope it inspires you to bring yourself back to your art. If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we'd love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Head over to https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/legends-interview-series-presented-by-sarah-furuya/id1524551512?l=en (Apple Podcasts) to leave a review and we'd love it if you would come and say hi over on @sarafuruyacoaching on Instagram. In this episode you'll hear: How Kate almost didn't become an artist, thinking she could only be a restorer Developing her skills in community and public art in the Gorbals of Glasgow How Kate avoided meeting the man who would “turn her life upside down” What it was like to live in rural Iwate, and wake up with snow on your futon The similarities between Celtic and Ainu patterns that influenced her sculptures How Kate created a travelling installation to help with the healing process in post earthquake ravaged Tohoku About Kate Kate was born in St. Alban's England and grew up in Edinburgh, Scotland, surrounded by artists, musicians, and actors. Her father was a television director and producer, and her mother an interior designer. She loved playing with clay since she was a child and spent every holiday with their parents, siblings, and cousins in the countryside of the Scottish borders or surrounded by the sea on her visits to her grandparents on the island of Guernsey. She went on to study fine arts at university, and then onto become an artist in earnest while a student. She also experimented with life performance, stage lighting and costume design, and formed a dance company with her friends to perform at the Edinburgh International Festival, Fringe and other festivals. After graduating, she worked as a community artist in Glasgow for three years, introducing locals to the joy of art. She was then a founding director at the Glasgow Sculpture Studios. Wanting to learn how to carve, she won a place as an assistant for the Scottish sculpture workshops, International Stone Carving Symposium in 1988. There she met Hironori Katagiri. Kate has completed many large-scale site-specific public sculptures in Scotland, Europe, Lebanon, America in Japan.  Connect with Kate  Ukishima Sculpture Studio web site https://ukishima.net/en/ (https://ukishima.net/en/)     Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ukishimasculpturestudio/ (https://www.instagram.com/ukishimasculpturestudio/) Ukishima Sculpture Studio YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfnIviDE_rk108Twnt3ww4A (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfnIviDE_rk108Twnt3ww4A)  Links Kate Thomson  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsma8W2aBr0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsma8W2aBr0) Hironori Katagiri https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OVgMc-6IiE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OVgMc-6IiE) Photohoku : https://www.facebook.com/photohoku (https://www.facebook.com/photohoku)  Connect with Sarah Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sarah-furuya-coaching/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/sarah-furuya-coaching/)  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahfuruyacoaching/ (https://www.instagram.com/sarahfuruyacoaching/)  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahfuruyacoaching (https://www.facebook.com/sarahfuruyacoaching)  Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarahfuruya (https://twitter.com/sarahfuruya)  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXsuS_yVT9fMHjhAylVy8-w (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXsuS_yVT9fMHjhAylVy8-w) 

Hello. Welcome to Jenni's Pika Pika Japanese. Yesterday in Japan, I was surprised to see the temperature already exceeded 30 degrees Celsius in some areas. Especially in the Pacific side of Tohoku, temperatures rose due to the foehn phenomenon. It was a midsummer day with temperatures over 30 degrees Celsius at six locations, including 31.0 degrees Celsius observed in Miyako City, Iwate Prefecture. Now, I know you are listening to this podcast because you are interested in Japanese language, but please take a listen to the Japanese learning audiobook we produced. When I remember when I learned Japanese, I saved up money, enrolled in school, went to school every day, and studied hard. Thanks to that, I can now speak Japanese and work for a Japanese company, but I always thought it would be better if it were easier to learn. DCEC has long been successful in helping Japanese people improve their English language skills by using English audio materials to study English during their commute to work and other spare time. minute JAPANESE A Starter Pack". This is a Starter Pack for beginners, but we plan to produce more advanced OD books in the future. こんにちは。 ジェニのピカピカ日本語へようこそ。 昨日の日本はすでに30度を超えた地域が出てびっくりしました。 特に東北の太平洋側ではフェーン現象が発生し気温が上昇。岩手県宮古市で31.0℃を観測するなど6地点で30℃以上の真夏日になったそうです。 さて、あなたは日本語に興味があるからこのポッドキャストを聞いてくれていると思いますが、私たちが制作した日本語学習オーディオブック、ぜひ聞いてみてください。 私も日本語を学習した時を思い出すと、お金をためて学校に入学し、毎日通って一生懸命に勉強しました。 おかげで日本語が話せるようになり、日本の会社で働いているのですが、でも、やっぱりもっと手軽に学習できたらいいのにとはいつも思っていました。 実は、DCECでは長期にわたって、通勤時などの隙間時間に英語のオーディオ教材を使って英語を学習するメソッドで日本人の英語力を上げることに成果を上げてきましたが、今回はそのメソッドを日本語学習に活かしてあなたの日本語学習をサポートしようと作ったのが、"10-minute JAPANESE A Starter Pack"です。 これは初心者向けのStarter Packですが、この後、順次レベルアップしたおーディをブックを制作していく予定にしています。 ぜひ、楽しみにしていてください。

Today, we will be talking with Renee Williams. Renee Williams lives in Iwate Prefecture of Japan, where she runs a local cafe in the town of Taro. Cafe Suika is a watermelon-themed cafe where Japanese locals gather not only to eat delicious meals and also to hear about the gospel of Jesus Christ through Cafe Suika's Heart Care ministry. Be sure to "like" and check out Cafe Suika's Facebook Page

On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: Why do hands come out of the toilet in Japan? Topics Discussed Japanese stories/legends/folklore/urban legends (toshi densetsu) involving hands, toilets and hands coming out of toilets The hand in the bathroom/toilet from The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask The story of Akai Kami Aoi Kami (Red Paper, Blue Paper) and its various versions The hilarious butt licking red/white variant of the Red Paper, Blue Paper urban legend The Akai Manto/Aka Manto story/urban legend/monster The urban legend/story of Yoji Baba The Sanji Baba About the yōkai kainade nad its love of butt touching The story of  Toire no Hanako-san (Hanako of the Toilet) Hanako's appearance Different versions of the Hanako-san story The three headed lizard version of the Hanako story The supposed real story from Iwate Prefecture on which Hanako might have been based How according to somewhat dubious sources Hanako's real name might be Ikuko Hasegawa (emphasis on might) Why Hanako might be named Hanako Whether Hanako should be considered a yōkai or a yūrei About the website toiletmagazine.jp and the Japan Toilet Research Center Stories about kappa touching women's butts The yōkai known as Kanbari nyūdō and its habit of peeking on people in the bathroom Variations of the kanbari nyūdoō story/yōkai A theory for why there's so many yōkai and monsters that do stuff to people's butts while they are on the toilet And much more! Support on Patreon If you enjoy Ichimon Japan and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on Patreon.com. You can join for just $1 a month and that comes with perks like early access to episodes, a shout-out at the beginning of a future episode, bonus content, and discounts to Kimito Designs. For $3 a month you get all that plus access to Japanese Plus Alpha, a podcast produced by me (Tony Vega) that focuses on the Japanese language and its many quirks. Whether you are studying Japanese or just enjoy learning about language and linguistics, you'll enjoy Japanese Plus Alpha. And it goes without saying that if you sign up, you'll also get my undying gratitude. Thanks in advance! Support on Patreon Sources, Links, Videos, Etc. Here are some of the Japanese language articles found when researching the topic of this episode. 赤い紙、青い紙 This page has an illustration of the kainade. ヨジババ トイレの花子さん以外でトイレに出てくる幽霊を教えてください。 トイレの花子さんのモデルになった昭和12年の悲しい事件。近年では妹・ブキミちゃんも登場 トイレの花子さん 都市伝説「トイレの花子さん」って何なのか？伝えられている噂にはどんなものがある？？【アニメ風」 遠野小学校発祥「トイレの花子さん」 トイレにおける怪異・妖怪伝承の整理 This is the article found on the Japan Toilet Research Center website. 【う〇こがお金に】トイレの日本史【お〇っこが大根に】 Here's some of the English language sources read for this episode. Aka manto Aka Manto | 赤マント (Listing on Steam) Kainade Terrifying Toilets: Japanese Toilet Ghosts and Sexual Liberation in the Postwar Period ‘All About Mary': Children's use of the toilet ghost story as a mechanism for dealing with fear, but fear of what? What's the Difference Between Yokai and Yurei? Kanbari nyūdō The Legend Of Zelda's Toilet Hand Mystery EXPLAINED! You can watch the full 1995 live action movie Toire no Hanako-san here. Don't forget to check out the latest episodes of the Japan Station podcast via the links below. In Search of the Japanese Wolf (Alex K.T. Martin) | Japan Station 74 Support the show by picking up a t-shirt at KimitoDesigns.com. Check out Kimito Designs Japanese Vocabulary List Most episodes feature at least one or two interesting Japanese words or phrases. Here's some of the ones that came up on this episode. All information is from Jim Breen's WWWJDIC. Kami 紙 【かみ】 (n) paper; (P); 【し】 ; (suf,ctr) (abbr) (See 新聞紙・1) newspaper Kawaya 厠 【かわや】 (n) (dated) privy; toilet Massao 真っ青 : 真っ青(P); まっ青; 真青 【まっさお】 (adj-na,n) (1) deep blue; bright blue; (adj-na,n) (2) ghastly pale; pallid; white as a sheet Washiki 和式 【わしき】 (adj-no,n) Japanese-style (esp. in reference to squat toilets) Yōshiki 洋式 【ようしき】 (adj-no,n) (1) Western-style; foreign; (n) (2) (abbr) Western-style toilet Naderu 撫でる 【なでる】 (v1,vt) (1) to stroke; to caress; to brush gently; to pat; to rub; (v1,vt) (2) to comb (hair); to smooth down We Want Your Questions Is there something about Japan that confuses you? Is there something about Japanese culture that you would like to learn more about? Is there something in Japanese history that you would like us to explain? We're always looking for new questions about Japan to answer, so if you have one, please send it to ichimon@japankyo.com. Special Thanks Opening/Closing Theme: Produced by Apol (YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Fiverr) Ichimon Japan cover art: Produced by Erik R. Follow Japankyo on Social Media Facebook (@JapanKyoNews) Twitter (@JapanKyoNews) Full Show Notes https:///www.japankyo.com/ichimonjapan

Episode 55. Few sake personalities shine as bright as Mr. Kosuke Kuji, the 5th generation President of the Nanbu Bijin Sake Brewery.  Known as "Mr. Sunshine" of the sake industry, Kuji-san has been a tireless booster of the sake while promoting his Nanbu Bijin brand literally around the world.  We were honored for Mr. Kuji to take time to talk to us. After a bit of introduction to his brewery, we finally learn the answer to a question that has long puzzled sake fans far and wide! Why is "Nanbu Bijin" a.k.a. "Southern Beauty", located in the northern prefecture of Iwate?  You'll need to tune in to find out!  And also, we get Kuji-san's take on the growing industry of sake brewing outside Japan.  While learning the art of sake brewing on Youtube alone may not be the answer, listen in to find out why we need sake producers all around the world and not just in Japan.   We also taste Kuji-san's much loved Shinpaku Junmai Daiginjo - it's velvety and alluring. Listen in on this fun, interesting and enlightening talk with this well known Kuramoto! 

In this episode, Rie, Mako, and Bobby talk about how to get ready now for when Japan finally opens back up for tourists. What are some of our favorite places to visit in Japan? The best online resources for learning about Japanese culture and to learn basic Japanese. How friendly are people from Osaka? Wanko soba eating competition restaurants in Iwate Prefecture. What are the best places and foods that can be had in Hokkaido? Does eating seal sperm help men get erections? What is Nampa? When might the state of emergency in Japan be lifted? PLEASE NOTE: Our podcast recording platform, Anchor.fm, is currently having issues with keeping our voices in sync. We are working on a solution to the problem so that the voices don't overlap. Please be patient and tune in next week when we think we will have a fix in place. 【タイトル】 日本が受け入れを許可した時に訪れるのに最適な場所、 西洋人向け日本語学習リソース、 アザラシの精子サプリとは？？ 大阪のナンパ文化など 【説明】 このエピソードでは、Rie、Mako、Bobbyが、 ”観光客が日本に来れるようになった時に向けて準備する事”などついて話します。 ・ジャパングリッシュ メンバーが好きな場所はどこですか？ ・日本の文化を学び、基本的な日本語を学ぶための 　最高のオンラインリソースは何でしょうか？ ・大阪の人はどれくらいフレンドリーですか？ ・岩手県のわんこそば食い大会とは？ ・北海道の最高の場所や食べ物は何ですか？ ・アザラシの精子のサプリは男性の勃起に役立つの？ ・ナンパとは？ ・日本の非常事態はいつ解除されるのでしょうか？ ご注意ください： 現在、ポッドキャスト録音プラットフォームであるAnchor.fmは、 音声の同期に問題があります。 私たちの話し声が重なってしまう事がよくあります。 現在私たちは、問題の解決に取り組んでいます。 申し訳ございませんが、解決するまでしばらくお待ちください。 Vocabulary Power (日本語) Seal - Azarashi - あざらし Boar - Inoshishi- いのしし Sheep - hitsuji- ひつじ Goat - Yagi- やぎ Snake - hebi- へび Child - Kodomo- こども Bank - Ginko- ぎんこう Bank account - Ginko Kouza- ぎんこうこうざ Kuro - Black- くろ Shiro - White- しろ Links: Email: JapanglishChat@gmail.com Visit us: https://www.JapanglishChat.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/japanglishchat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/japanglishchat Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-F-gqEREeXwkwmt7uFwB0Q Youtube channels for learning about Japan and Japanese culture Abroad in Japan - https://www.youtube.com/user/cmbroad44 Sharla in Japan - https://www.youtube.com/user/sharlainjapan Tokyo Creative - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1TmvgkTb_5jzKcvx6Pt0Dw Paulo in Tokyo - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCixD9UbKvDxzGNiPC_fgHyA JapanesePod101 - https://www.youtube.com/user/japanesepod101 Language learning resources Learning Kanji - https://www.wanikani.com/ Hiragana & Katakana Flash Cards - https://amzn.to/36Otevc Human Japanese Learning App : https://apps.apple.com/us/app/human-japanese/id304090210

OHIO faculty Chris Thompson and John Sabraw unpack how students from OHIO and two Japanese universities are forming a bridge between cultures through art making. Students from Chubu and Iwate Prefectural Universities met with OHIO College of Fine Arts and College of Arts & Science students in January and generated a creative spark for the making of a mural that will adorn a 48-foot seawall in Tarō, Japan, a project conceived in September 2019 called the U.S.-Japan Global Engagement Project. Tarō resides in the Iwate Prefecture which was devastated by a 2011 tsunami that claimed more than 15,000 lives. More than just a massive art project, the collaboration gives the students real-world experience in and through the arts while honoring the victims and highlighting the region’s environmental fallout that has ensued.

Aaron and Parker uncover how Japan's coronavirus pandemic has exposed clusters... of idiots ignoring requests stay at home. Aaron talks about Hong Kong’s #pandalove outbreak, Parker introduces Tono, Iwate Prefecture and Abe’s state of emergency speech, and we even touch on researchers using AI in efforts to find a coronavirus vaccine.

Have you ever been sleeping and had a bout of kanashibari (sleep paralysis)? Then during that surreal -- most likely frightening -- experience, have you ever had what feels like a ghost child crawling on top of you? Or maybe late one night when you're all alone, you've heard an unseen child giggling. Perhaps you've heard tiny footsteps running across the floor, or found little footprints on your floor or handprints on the wall. If so, you've probably just experienced a have you ever had what feels like a ghost child crawling on top of you? Or maybe late one night when you're all alone, you've heard an unseen child giggling. Perhaps you've heard tiny footsteps running across the floor, or found little footprints on your floor or handprints on the wall. If so, you've probably just experienced a zashiki warashi (a guest room child). But don't worry, they're not bad news. In fact, they're the bringer of good luck and fortune.zashiki warashi (a guest room child). But don't worry, they're not bad news. In fact, they're the bringer of good luck and fortune. Listen to me talk about this and more on episode 47 of Uncanny Japan. You can also find me on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/UncannyJapan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uncannyjapan/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thersamatsuura Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncannyjapan/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqAtoUS51HDi2d96_aLv95w Website: https://www.uncannyjapan.com/ Notes: Intro/Outro and music bed by Julyan Ray Matsuura. Here and here. And here. Transcript: Hey hey, everyone, I did it. I got two episodes of Uncanny Japan out in February. The weather even cooperated and became all nice and rainy and dreary. That’s not sarcasm. I really mean it. I love this weather. So today’s topic is a continuation on the last one, episode 46. Remember we were talking about kanashibari, or sleep paralysis? Well, there is something that is often associated with kanashibari. At least I think so, because of this thing that happened to me ages ago. I was newly married and living in this old Japanese house we were renting. I had no friends. I mean, I had friends, but they were all living in the States or my friends from university in Japan, had all graduated and gone back to their respective countries. So I had just moved into this house in this small town, in this very old fashioned neighborhood, and I didn’t know anyone my own age. If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a hundred times, this was a few years before the Internet began being used in homes, so, yeah, I was feeling pretty isolated. I wasn’t sad though, I spent my days hanging out with my mother-in-law or the elderly women who lived nearby. I also spent a lot of time translating and cooking recipes from this giant cookbook I bought at a local bookstore. When I got tired of that, I watched a bunch of Ge Ge Ge no Kitaro, Hisatsu Shigotonin and Hokuto no Ken. Anyway, one night for no reason I can think of, I got kanashibari, which was fine. I was kind of used to it. I had learned that if I tried to call out or thrash about, nothing happened and it made it scarier. If, though, I could concentrate on moving a finger or toe, then that tiny movement usually snapped me out of it. Well, that wasn’t working this time. Another odd thing was I couldn’t see, but it felt like someone was in the room. Not my sleeping husband. Someone awake. And then just as soon as I had that thought, someone or something began to climb on me. It was really painful. It felt like something small and heavy was purposefully digging its sharp elbows and knees into my stomach and chest and moving around. The next day I mentioned the episode to my mother-in-law. She clapped her hands in delight and told me how wonderful that was to hear. I had to reiterate how much it had hurt and how scared I’d been. But she said, no, it wasn’t scary. What had climbed on me last night was a zashiki warashi. A little ghostie thing that looks like a child and visits people at night, sometimes while they sleep. It just wanted to play, she said. It was bringing me good luck. The vibe I got wasn’t good luck. It was more that painting The Nightmare by Henry Fuseli. You know the one of a woman sleeping, arms thrown back over her head, while crouched on her chest and looking straight at the you, is small demonlike figure. Yeah, that’s what it felt like. Anyway, she begged to differ and that’s when I first heard about the zashiki warashi, sometimes called in English the ‘guest room child’.  I’ve since learned they go by zashiki warabe, zashiki bokko, and zashiki kozou as well. There are reports of them all across Japan, with the Tohoku or northeastern area being most famous for them. You’ll find lots of stories about zashiki warashi visitations in Iwate, Aomori, Akita, and Miyagi Prefectures. Especially Iwate. First off, what does a zashiki warashi look like? Just in case you run across one. Or one runs across you. In general, they look like children, usually thought to be about five or six-years old, although there are reports of both younger and older ones. They can be male or female, or no gender at all, alone or in pairs. It’s also said they have a red face and sport a bob haircut with straight bangs. This in Japanese is sometimes called an okappa cut. They’ll be wearing these old fashioned clothes, like a chanchanko, a kind of Japanese jacket, or kimono, either formal or informal. They’re clothes are usually dark colored or perhaps red. Sometimes even an old fashioned design or striped. You can find images of them looking super cute or super scary. You might have heard of them from anime and manga. Zashiki warashi have made appearance in titles from Yokai Watch and Onmyoji, to Mononoke and Ge Ge Ge no Kitaro. Although I read through some of the episodes involving them and even though these were written by Japanese authors, some seem ot have taken a few liberties with the original legends. So I’ll stick to the original stories here. Zashiki warashi are associated with a place, not a person. And not every place has one, but if you do live in a house and one or two or more decide to settle there, it’s considered very good luck for you. It’s thought with them comes prosperity, fortune and happiness. But you have to be careful because they won’t necessarily stay. If you don’t give them the respect they deserve, they’ll leave. Or if you pay too much attention to them, they’ll leave, and if a zashiki warashi leaves your home, you’ll find your luck and wealth will both suddenly decline. So what else do they do? They pranksters mostly. Remember we talked about the makura gaeshi last time? Well, I’ve read that sometimes the zashiki warashi will also do the pillow switching trick. Sneaking it from under your head while you sleep and placing it at your feet. They’ve been known to leave tiny footsprints in scattered ash or handprints on windows and doors. You might hear them giggle and run across the tatami mat floor. You might hear music or see white orbs floating about the room. All these things are the work of a zashiki warashi. Now not all zashiki warashi are created equal. There are some different different kinds. One is called the choupirako, these beautiful glowing apparitions are also luck and wealth bringers. They’re thought to be the spirits of deceased children of more well off families. For example imagine a wealthy family with only one child. If that child passes away at a young age, an entire room could be dedicated to the deceased boy or girl, a room filled with gifts and toys and kept pristine. A very perfect environment for the choupirako to appear. They are a little high maintenance, though, so you must give them more attention than a regular zashiki warashi. Another kind is called the hoso te (skinny arms) or the hosote nagate (skinny arms, long arms). When sleeping, during the night, these long red slender child’s arms come out to wake you.  I found two totally different versions of the myth behind these youkai. One, that they use their long arms to warn you against a disaster, say a flood of tsunami. On another site, however, in Japanese, and what looked to be an old text was a story about the hosote, skinny arms and how they bring bad luck. It was as story about how up north a man was staying in an inn when a pair of long, skinny arms came out from the back of the room, beckoning him. Nothing happened at the time but shortly after he lost his wife in a tsunami. In the same town the arms appeared again in another house, they were attached to a child of three or four and reached out like vines across the room. Later that man’s house was washed away by a flood. There are also a type of zashiki warashi that inhabit the dirt floor in an old home. They’re called notabariko or usutsuriko, or kometsuki, warashi. These little guys aren’t necessarily the happy type. Let’s get dark for a moment. As in most cultures, way back in the day, some times, some people did this thing called infantacide. One name for it in Japanese was called usugoro. Usu is a mortar and goro means to kill. Now I’ve usually heard this called mabiki. Mabiki is what you do when you plant seeds and a bunch sprout, but since they’re so crowded together, you need to pull out a bunch and let the strong ones thrive. Anyway, usugoro. An usu, a mortar is big and made of wood or stone. The story goes, that was used to get rid of perhaps sickly newborns, or whatever. The story also goes that sometimes they were buried under the dirt floor in a house. These restless spirits would walk around on rainy days (see I told you the weather cooperated today) and bother people. For example, the notabariko would crawl out from the dirt floor and crawl around, while the usutsuriko would make the sound of a mortar grinding something. Now, another zashiki warashi story.  There is an inn called Ryokufusoo, in Iwate Prefecture that is quite famous for having one or more zashiki warashi living there. I remember watching TV shows about people who had spent the night there and the experiences they’d had. Hearing sounds, seeing things usually white floating orbs, or feeling things. I also remember thinking, wouldn’t it be cool to make a reservation and spend the night there, just to see what happens. But the waiting list was two years long. And also, the area where the zashiki warashi was supposed to appear was a little spooky. There were hundreds of dolls, toys, especially stuffed animals piled up along the walls, and in the tokonoma alcove, some of them quite old and creepy looking. It’s said that most of the strange occurrences often happened in a room called the Enju no ma. One legend is that back in the 1300s, during the Nanboku Era, a boy who lived there fell sick. On his death bed he promised to protect his household forever. The zashiki warashi is thought to be his spirit, still protecting. Although sometimes they’re referred to in the plural, so maybe he has since invited some friends. Anyway, still it was always in the back of my head, Ryokufusou was a place I wanted to visit someday. Then suddenly on the night of October 4th, 2009 the entire inn burned down. Which to me was kind of creepy. I mean, weren’t these little ghosties supposed to be protecting the place? But listening to interviews with the thirty or so people who were staying at the inn that night, they said that everyone escaped unharmed and not only that but the nearby shrine that was dedicated to the zashiki warashi was also completely unharmed. They believe it was the zashiki warashi that helped protect the people, then escaped themselves to the shrine, living there, while the inn was being rebuilt. Once Ryokufusou reopened the zashiki warashi returned. The place is quite gorgeous now and still having otherworldly activity happening. So there you have it, next time you’re hanging out at home, late at night, all by yourself, and you hear a child giggling in the next room, perhaps running up behind you, or maybe your asleep unable to move, and some curious creature crawls on top of you and pushes and pulls, begging you to play; don’t be afraid. It’s just a zashiki warashi there to increase your fortune and luck. Then again it could be hosote nagate trying to warn you about something. Or something even more insidious. I say trust your gut on this one. Thank you everyone for listening, supporting me on Patreon, and leaving such lovely reviews. I wanted to mention that this month’s Patreon-only Bedtime Story is called Gonbei the Duck Hunter. Come listen and find out why Gonbei is a jerk. Also, I’ll be putting up a karaage fried chicken recipe soon, too. Have a wonderful day, wash your hands, stay safe,  

Today's episode is Phil MacDonald, one of Jayne's first friends in Japan. Phil is a fully qualified level 5 sports therapist based at the Climbing Hangar Liverpool. He arrived in Japan in 2002 as an English teacher and has transformed from a teacher, to an travel guide, translator and is now a sports therapist helping people who are injured. Phil also works in professional cycling as soigneur to Team Wiggins and the Great Britain cycling team. In this episode, we discuss: We talked about: How Japan influenced him even after leaving Japan Finding your true path, despite being good at loads of languages! Phil’s experience volunteering in Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture post 3/11 Getting involved in professional sport supporting cyclists Old injuries and emotional pain The most common problems he sees in his injury clinic Links: Instagram: sportinjuryphil Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sports-Therapy-Liverpool-554846971213414/ Website: http://sportstherapyliverpool.co.uk/

Read the full story with pictures at https://www.otsuka.co.jp/en/company/globalnews/2014/1004_01.html  In support of 2014 Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea, the official drink POCARI SWEAT was provided to 46 stadiums including Incheon Asiad Main Stadium for players. 15,000 players and staff from 45 Asian countries participated in the competition, and POCARI SWEAT united Asia's diverse cultures into one. To support this event, Dong-A Otsuka mobilized nearly all its staff to support athletes’ rehydration by providing POCARI SWEAT on site. They also managed various fun filled POCARI SWEAT activity booths across the venues, such as history zone, sampling zone and sports experience zone. POCARI SWEAT also became the official drink for Indonesian athletes this year. POCARI SWEAT provided Indonesian athletes with development funds, uniforms for the Indonesian contingent for Asian Games 2014 and SEA Games 2015 and invited sport science experts to educate the coaches of Indonesian Athletes. This partnership between National Sports Committee of Indonesia (known as KONI) and PT. Amerta Indah Otsuka will run for five years. “We will be consistent in doing these activities as an effort to support the Indonesian sports achievements” said Mr. Yoshihiro Bando, President Director of PT. Amerta Indah Otsuka. In addition to providing support for top athletes, Otsuka Pharmaceuticals was also involved in activities to nurture the next generation of athletes and promote the culture of sports. Children from Japan and South Korea participated in this program in which 11 elementary school athletes from Iwate Prefecture in Japan’s Tohoku region was chosen to experience the world-class atmosphere of Asia’s largest sports event.

Synopsis Japan’s horrific tsunami in March of 2011 was seared into the minds of TV viewers worldwide, but few had any idea of where the tsunami hit on that fateful day or to its long-term impact. This book answers many of these and other questions with maps, photos, and text providing a sense of those coastal towns. There are links to videos also, with one showing the tsunami surging into Central Otsuchi, the author’s adopted home town. Excerpt As Fate Would Have It Earthquake…tsunami…fire…the triple whammy that destroyed Otsuchi caught everyone by surprise on the 11th of March, 2011. That town in Iwate Prefecture was only one of many on the Sanriku Coast to be shaken to the core by the Great East Japan Earthquake, then engulfed by huge walls of seawater followed by flames consuming what remained. For us the loss of Atsuko’s hometown had triple consequences—the loss of our home, of the community chosen for our retirement, and of family members. Bad things come in threes, it seems. As fate would have it, we were not there on that unfortunate day. For the first time since making Otsuchi our primary residence in 2004 we had decided to spend the winter in our Tokyo condo. Located in Ayase, a community in Adachi Ward on Tokyo’s north side, the two-bedroom apartment had been our home since our marriage and one we kept even after moving to far-off Sanriku. From 2004, our yearly travel schedule had included a short visit to Tokyo in April to coincide with cherry-blossom season, followed by a trip to Honolulu for a month, a return to Tokyo for two weeks or so to catch up with friends and colleagues there, and then in June back to the tranquility of Otsuchi.    

Read the full story with photos at: https://www.otsuka.co.jp/en/company/globalnews/2014/1130_01.html The idea to have Santa visit Tohoku children affected by the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake came when a group of students from Kanto Gakuin University visited a preschool in Kamaishi City in Iwate Prefecture. It was a summer picture book reading event to provide emotional support and relief to the children affected by the natural disaster. At the end of their visit, the children said, “When you come back, bring Santa Claus!” Planned and implemented by the Kanto Gakuin University students in December 2011, the Santa Project was born. This was in collaboration with organizations in Finland, including the traditional choir Belcanto and Santa Claus who is officially approved by Finland’s Santa Claus Village. Since then every year, Santa Claus from Finland visits children in various areas destroyed by the earthquake and tsunami passing out gifts to bring them holiday cheer. The Santa Project receives funding from a wide range of Japanese companies, including Otsuka Pharmaceutical. Volunteer students as well as Otsuka Pharmaceutical employees helped package SOYJOY bars and Calorie Mate in gift bags for Santa to give the children. The Santa Project provides emotional support and relief by promoting exchange events between survivors of the disaster, including children, and people from outside the area, to ensure that the event does not fade from memory. Santa Project volunteers travel with disaster survivors to Okinawa and Niigata, which itself has suffered from earthquake disasters in the past, Hokkaido, and other locations in Japan to promote cultural exchange between the people in these areas and the disaster survivors. Volunteers in the Santa Project hope that it can bring people together so that they can bring each other hope and joy, in the same way that the idea of Santa Claus brings hope and joy to children around the world.

Preceding my assignment work, that we looked at last week, I spent a day in Joboji shooting and getting to know the area. Today we look at some of the resulting images. Details: https://mbp.ac/153 Music from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network: http://music.podshow.com/

Preceding my assignment work, that we looked at last week, I spent a day in Joboji shooting and getting to know the area. Today we look at some of the resulting images. Details: https://mbp.ac/153 Music from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network: http://music.podshow.com/