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Meet Miyuki!  Miyuki grew up in Japan and moved to the UK when she was 18 years old. She then moved back to Japan 5 years later. She hopes to share her country in a more immersive way, so she decided to be an independent travel guide. In this episode we will discuss: Best time of year to visit Japan Seasons in Japan Japan travel tips Food to try in Japan Immersive experiences in Japan Must do in Japan Ideal itinerary for Japan What should you pack for Japan Transportation in Japan Hotels or airbnbs in Japan   Here are some of the links we discussed on the interview Website :https://www.miyukiseguchi.com/ IG: @japan.experts Podcast: Japan Experts Free Japan Travel Guide: www.miyukiseguchi.com/travelguide

Women's Baseball World Cup: 6 elite women's baseball teams (Mexico, Venezuela, Canada, Japan, China Taipei, USA) competed at the World Cup in Thunder Bay, Ontario, August 2024.USA vs Japan: Japan's 39-game winning streak (since 2012) ended when Team USA defeated them in extra innings, with Meggie Meidlinger pitching the final 2 1/3 innings to seal the victory.Meggie's Experience: Meggie shares her pride in representing the USA, how the team of 20 athletes worked together, and her personal experiences in the high-stakes game against Japan.Teamwork & Preparation: Meggie emphasizes the intense preparation, roles, and teamwork necessary to face top-tier international teams, describing it as fitting together like a puzzle.Pitching as a Closer: The mental intensity of a closer was discussed, with Meggie drawing parallels to the mindset of MLB pitcher Pete Fairbanks of the Tampa Bay Rays.Tournament Achievements: Team USA brought home silver, moving from a 4th to 2nd world ranking. Meggie also highlights individual accomplishments within the team, including awards for Best RBI and Best Win/Loss Average.Future Goals: Now that the World Cup is over, the players are transitioning into the off-season, focusing on personal development and training for the next round of competitions.Notable Quotes: Every time I get to represent USA across my chest is an absolute honor." - Meggie MeidlingerPersonal Projects: Beyond baseball, Meggie continues her work in architecture and missionary work in Uganda through the organization Baseball at Heart, which promotes girls' baseball.https://www.instagram.com/baseball_at_heart/Baseball in Uganda: Meggie discusses her involvement with Baseball at Heart, a girls' baseball organization in Uganda, and the positive impact they are making. Listeners can support the organization via Instagram https://www.instagram.com/baseball_at_heart/.@MLBDevelops Initiatives: Meggie highlights her participation in MLB's programs like GRIT, EDI, Trailblazer Series, and Breakthrough aimed at identifying and developing young female baseball talent in the U.S.Trailblazing Women in Baseball: Making waves including Olivia Pichardo at Brown University and Kelsie Whitmore with the Oakland Ballers.Remembering Mamie "Peanut" Johnson: Meggie shares her cherished memories of meeting Mamie Peanut Johnson, one of the first women to play in the Negro Leagues. They discuss her trailblazing legacy and what it meant to be a female pitcher in a male-dominated sport.·The All-American Girls Tournament: Looking ahead to the upcoming  tournament in Durham, NC, Mark and Meggie talk about the growth of the tournament, the talent on display, and their hopes for the future of women's baseball.·Baseball History: The episode also explores legendary players like Jackie Robinson and the overlooked history of women in baseball, including stories like Jackie Mitchell, who famously struck out Babe Ruth.Shu Shu Wirth project, a standout player from the Blue Sox, who stole 89 bases in one season and left a lasting mark on the game.Giving Back to the Game: Meggie reflects on the life lessons & friendships baseball has given her, emphasizing the importance of giving back to the sport by helping to develop the next generation of players.All-American Women's Baseball Classic being held in Durham, October 11-13Several of the players will be from the WBSC women baseball champions will be there to play. Special thanks to XTaKeRuX for the music “Rocking Forward"

富士通Japan、“コンビニ交付”でまたまた誤交付　同社は謝罪　「全力を挙げて再発防止」。　富士通Japanは4月16日、住民票のコンビニ交付システムで証明書が誤交付されたと発表した。香川県高松市で申請者とは異なる住民の住民票が発行されたという。同社のコンビニ交付システムでは、2023年にも複数回の誤交付が発生していた。

On this week's Carousel, please welcome of . We talk about sexual politics, women having it all, and “Escaping Sexual Niflheim.” We also talk about Japan—Japan seemingly inescapable these days—where John lived for three years.John Carter on Twitter The Carousel is a reader-supported publication. Get full access to The Carousel at www.carousel.blog/subscribe

On this episode of Japan Station, we learn about the new statue of the famous Kabosu the shibainu (a.k.a. Doge) that was erected in Sakura City, Chiba Prefecture. Are you ready to go on "the Doge Pilgrimage?" Topics Discussed About the history of Kabosu the Shibainu and the Doge meme About the process of creating the Doge statue that is in Sakura City in Chiba Prefecture near Narita Airport About how the creation of the Doge statue was funded How the Own the Doge organization created the bronze Doge statue About connecting and communicating with the mayor of Sakura City in Chiba Prefecture About the Own the Doge organization About Atsuko Sato About auctioning off the couch seen in the original photo used in the Doge meme About the big unveiling ceremony of the Doge statue in November of 2023 About John Monarch's (creator of the Doge meme) role in the Own the Doge and Bronze Doge pprojects And much more Support on Patreon & Ko-fi 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. Patrons get first access to podcast episodes, as well as updates on what I'm working on for JapanKyo.com. If you join the $3 a month tier you get access to the back catalog of the Japanese Plus Alpha podcast (a short series on interesting Japanese words and features of the Japanese language). If you would like to do a one time donation, that is also possible. Just use the Ko-fi link below. All donations are greatly appreciated! And if you can't support financially, that's ok. Consider telling a friend about the show! Support on Patreon https://patreon.com/japankyo Support on Ko-fi https://www.ko-fi.com/japankyo Links, Videos, Etc. Here's all the relevent links Own The Doge X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ownthedoge Own The Doge Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ownthedoge/ Bronze Doge X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BronzeTheDoge John Monarch X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/realjohnmonarch Smoke X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Smoke_theArtist Follow JapanKyo on Social Media Facebook (@JapankyoNews) https://www.facebook.com/JapankyoNews/ X/Twitter (@JapankyoNews) https://twitter.com/japankyonews My Personal X/Twitter (@TheVegaTony) https://twitter.com/TheVegaTony Instagram (@JapanKyoNews) https://instagram.com/japankyonews YouTube (@JapanKyoNews) https://www.youtube.com/@japankyonews For More Visit JapanKyo.com For more of my Japan-focused content, visit the JapanKyo website JapanKyo.com

On this episode of Japan Station, I talk about the time I was harassed in Japan.. Topics Discussed Getting harassed in Japan How I dealt with being harassed at a Japanese train station And much more Support on Patreon & Ko-fi 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. Patrons get first access to podcast episodes, as well as updates on what I'm working on for JapanKyo.com. If you join the $3 a month tier you get access to the back catalog of the Japanese Plus Alpha podcast (a short series on interesting Japanese words and features of the Japanese language). If you would like to do a one time donation, that is also possible. Just use the Ko-fi link below. All donations are greatly appreciated! And if you can't support financially, that's ok. Consider telling a friend about the show! Support on Patreon https://patreon.com/japankyo Support on Ko-fi https://www.ko-fi.com/japankyo Links, Videos, Etc. To find out more about the Tokaido Challenge, check out the link below https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeJUpY7aJN0   Follow JapanKyo on Social Media Facebook (@JapankyoNews) https://www.facebook.com/JapankyoNews/ X/Twitter (@JapankyoNews) https://twitter.com/japankyonews My Personal X/Twitter (@TheVegaTony) https://twitter.com/TheVegaTony Instagram (@JapanKyoNews) https://instagram.com/japankyonews YouTube (@JapanKyoNews) https://www.youtube.com/@japankyonews For More Visit JapanKyo.com For more of my Japan-focused content, visit the JapanKyo website JapanKyo.com  

夏休みにアメリカに帰国したアーサーとオースティン。   オースティンは5万円を米ドルに換金しようとしたところ… なんと350usdにしかならず、大きなショックを受けました。   日本に住んでいる二人にとって、今回の帰省は円安ドル高の影響を強く感じる機会になったようです。   そこで今回の動画では、「日本の将来の心配な点」についてお話しました。 アメリカ生まれでありつつ、日本が大好きで『これからも日本に住み続けたい』という強い想いがあるからこその内容になっています！   日本人にとって、見逃せない回です！   リスニングの練習（アウトプット）のために 答えが聞き取れた人はぜひコメント欄に書いてみてください（^^）   ①オースティンが最近円安を実感した機会（2度目）はどんなシチュエーションだったか？   ②アーサーが円安を実感した機会とそれがアーサーの支払いに与えている影響   ③オースティンが奥さんと映画を見ていて思い出したこととは？   ④オースティンが住んでいたシアトル（西海岸）で大人気だった日本の車のメーカー   ⑤オースティンが日本ので電機メーカーの問題だと思っている点   ⑥アーサーが読んだ松下幸之助の著書の中で述べられていた日本のビジネスのゴールとは？   ⑦オースティンが考えるアメリカの学生が大学卒業時に得られるもの二つ   ⑧日本で新卒社員の意見が反映されにくい原因になりうる、日本の大学教育の特徴とは？ == The Austin and Arthur Showについて == 私たちふたりは日本に住んでいて、自分たちの経験を共有したいと思っています。 毎週ふたりで会って、日本酒を飲みながら、日本での生活体験をノーカットでシェアしています。   日本での外国人の生活について本当のことを知りたいなら、きっと気に入るはずです。   100%英語で会話をしているので英語のリスニングを鍛えるための最強のチャンスです！ アーサーについて：ドイツで生まれ、ボストンで育ち、シアトルで教育を受ける。13歳から日本語を学び始め、そのまま現在に至る。浮世絵や日本の伝統文化が好き。   オースティンについて 生まれも育ちもアメリカ北西部。元海兵隊員で、温泉と餃子と大自然への冒険をこよなく愛する。2017年より Japan在住。   #英語リスニング  #日米文化 #文化の違い #字幕なし   Japan is a wonderful country, and Austin and Arthur love living there. But there are some worries they have about the future of Japan. What are those worries? To start, there's the weakening of the yen, aging society, and lack of competitiveness in the market.     I'm this episode they touch upon Toyota's inaction to focus on Electric vehicles, the fall of Sony in the face of LG and Samsung, and also how much of a pain it is to buy stuff from the United States now.  == About Austin and Arthur in Japan==  We're just two guys who have lived in Japan for a while and want to share our experiences. Every week we get together, open a bottle of sake, and share our experiences living here uncensored.   If you want to get the real deal about being a foreigner in Japan, you're going to love this. About Arthur: Born in Germany, Grew up in Boston, Schooled in Seattle. Started learning Japanese at 13 and just went with it. Loves Ukiyo-e and traditional Japanese culture.   About Austin: Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest United States. Former Marine, lover of onsen, gyoza, and adventuring into the wilderness. Has lived In Japan since 2017. #japan  #lifeinjapan #englishlistening  

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features guitarist Blake Koningsor of Austin, TX metal group Koningsor! The group starts their spring tour in El Paso, TX on Friday, April 7 at the Rockhouse located on 9828 Montana Ave. Hear Blake talk about touring, making music and keeping a group going! Follow Koningsor on Instagram - @koningsormusic - and hit the link in the bio! This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Edited and Hosted by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro music by Koningsor. Intro song: "The Venerable Mr. Locust" Outro song clip: "Japan-Japan" Cover photograph courtesy of Koningsor. RATED CHLL.

#GPSJapan Mayon Volcano and Mount Fuji are famous volcanoes in the Philippines and Japan, respectively. But did you know that they were now called "the sisterhood of fire and ice"? How?

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#GPSJapan What are the places in the Philippines that you can compare to Sagano Bamboo Forest in Kyoto, Japan?

Kon'nichiwa and welcome to number 108! This week I am interviewing Miyuki Seguchi from the Japan Experts Podcast. Miyuki lives in Japan and helps tourists plan their trip to Japan by offering advice on what to see, where to go, the traditional Japanese experiences and so much more. Alongside that, her podcast offers more information about Japan for the international traveller. This was such a fun episode to record as I learnt more about Japan despite travelling there for four weeks in 2018. This should get your Japanese juices flowing and get you booking that trip. I hope you enjoy the episode and please check out Miyuki's stuff below. Sayonara.Enjoy and be inspired!Miyuki SeguchiWebsite - https://www.miyukiseguchi.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/japanexpertsmiyuki/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/japan.experts/Japan Experts Podcast Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/japan-experts/id1525719412Spotify Podcasts - https://open.spotify.com/show/0v7n6fhHKmaHTRoj782cey?si=f38fffd9465d44aeWinging It Travel PodcastHost/Creator/Writer/Composer/Editor - James HammondProducer - James HammondPodcast Art Design - Swamp Soup Company - Harry UttonPodcast SupportDiscovery Car Hire - https://www.discovercars.com/?a_aid=Jhammo89Merch Store - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/winging-it-travel-podcast?ref_id=25823Want some insurance whilst travelling and/or working remotely? Book below with SafetyWing.https://safetywing.com?referenceID=wingingittravelpodcast&utm_source=wingingittravelpodcast&utm_medium=AmbassadorBook Flights With Expedia Canadahttps://prf.hn/click/camref:1100lqfY7/creativeref:1100l68075/destination:https://www.expedia.com/Flights?siteid=1&langid=1033Book Hotels with Hotel.comhttps://hotels.prf.hn/click/camref:1101lqg8U/creativeref:1011l66932/destination:https://uk.hotels.com/?pos=HCOM_UK&locale=en_GBBuy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wingingitEtsy StoreBuy my Digital Travel Planner - https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1220056512/digital-travel-planner?click_key=c580edd56767d7b03612dfae3b122f32e15fe1ec%3A1220056512&click_sum=80ff0159&ref=shop_home_recs_2Stickers - https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1216492546/winging-it-travel-podcast-stickers?click_key=ed1139c660585f268a8192aa8c136a5915118968%3A1216492546&click_sum=b8a8a048&ref=shop_home_recs_1&frs=1Contact me - jameshammondtravel@gmail.com or message on my social media on the links below.Social Media - follow me on:YouTube - Winging It Travel Podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC173L0udkGL15RSkO3vIx5AInstagram - wingingittravelpodcast - https://www.instagram.com/wingingittravelpodcast/TikTok - wingingittravelpodcast - https://www.tiktok.com/@wingingittravelpodcastFacebook - Winging It Travel Podcast - https://www.facebook.com/jameshammondtravelTwitter - https://twitter.com/PodcastWingingReview - please head to Podchaser and leave a review for this podcast - https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/winging-it-travel-podcast-1592244 or alternately you can leave a review and rating wherever you get your podcasts! MY SISTER PODCAST/YOUTUBE CHANNEL - The Trendy Coffee PodcastPlease follow and subscribe below.YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgB8CA0tAk3ILcqEZ39a33gPodcast Links - https://linktr.ee/thetrendycoffeepodcastThanks for your support, James!

#GPSJapan Let's talk about the capital city of Japan - Tokyo. But there's a barangay in Mindanao that was known as "Little Tokyo" before World War II.

Have you thought about going to Japan, but you might be nervous on going? Or you aren't fully prepared and understand what it takes to journey over to Japan? Check out this amazing episode!On this episode, we are delighted to have on Miyuki, founder of Japan Experts podcast and tour guide where she looks to inspire and help others plan their perfect trip to Japan. Miyuki is born and raised in Japan, and wants to help others create their perfect experience in Japan with someone who is an expert and can help guide them throughout their stay. She created Japan Experts with tourists in mind to navigate, understand, and learn everything and anything about Japan!Some highlights we talk about in the episode:Learn more about Miyuki's background and how she started her travel businessGoing into the logistics of her tour guide business and podcast3-5 unique experiences to try when visiting JapanTalking about common Japanese phrases & customs and mannersIs it easy to find unique experience to do in Japan? Listen to the episode to find out___________________________________________________Did you love today's episode? Don't forget to click "Subscribe" and share with us a comment on how you're loving the podcast so far!Are you interested in being featured as a tour guide or host on our podcast? Go to our website to find out how YOU can have a chance to share your story and elevate your voice by sharing more about your background, what you offer, and fun facts and tips about your city!Travel Experiences Reimagined Links:InstagramFacebookTwitterWebsiteSupport the show

First episode of the year! Kwentuhan tungkol sa travel ni Sansan sa Japan! If you like this podcast, we would be more than happy if you can give us a thumbs up or a 5-star rating and subscribe. You can also send us messages, comments, and suggestions through our IG @kwentuhansessions / FB fan page @kwentuhansessionsph. You can also follow Sansan's IG account @nasaansisansan, my twitter @wazzupchichi para sa mga hanash ko sa buhay haha and www.youtube.com/kwentuhansessions for the video podcast.

"Japan Japan, island country lying off the east coast of Asia. It consists of a great string of islands in a northeast-southwest arc that stretches for approximately 1,500 miles (2,400 km) through the western North Pacific Ocean. Nearly the entire land area is taken up by the country's four main isl" "--START AD- #TheMummichogblogOfMalta Amazon Top and Flash Deals(Affiliate Link - You will support our translations if you purchase through the following link) - https://amzn.to/3CqsdJH Compare all the top travel sites in just one search to find the best hotel deals at HotelsCombined - awarded world's best hotel price comparison site. (Affiliate Link - You will support our translations if you purchase through the following link) - https://www.hotelscombined.com/?a_aid=20558 “So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets."""" #Jesus #Catholic. Smooth Radio Malta is Malta's number one digital radio station, playing Your Relaxing Favourites - Smooth provides a ‘clutter free' mix, appealing to a core 35-59 audience offering soft adult contemporary classics. We operate a playlist of popular tracks which is updated on a regular basis. https://smooth.com.mt/listen/ Follow on Telegram: https://t.me/themummichogblogdotcom END AD---" "ands; from north to south these are Hokkaido (Hokkaidō), Honshu (Honshū), Shikoku, and Kyushu (Kyūshū). Honshu is the largest of the four, followed in size by Hokkaido, Kyushu, and Shikoku. In addition, there are numerous smaller islands, the major groups of which are the Ryukyu (Nansei) Islands (including the island of Okinawa) to the south and west of Kyushu and the Izu, Bonin (Ogasawara), and Volcano (Kazan) islands to the south and east of central Honshu. The national capital, Tokyo (Tōkyō), in east-central Honshu, is one of the world's most populous cities. Japan Japan Mount Fuji Mount Fuji The Japanese landscape is rugged, with more than four-fifths of the land surface consisting of mountains. There are many active and dormant volcanoes, including Mount Fuji (Fuji-san), which, at an elevation of 12,388 feet (3,776 metres), is Japan's highest mountain. Abundant precipitation and the generally mild temperatures throughout most of the country have produced a lush vegetation cover and, despite the mountainous terrain and generally poor soils, have made it possible to raise a variety of crops. Japan has a large and, to a great extent, ethnically homogeneous population, which is heavily concentrated in the low-lying areas along the Pacific coast of Honshu. Kinkaku Temple Kinkaku Temple Akihabara district in Tokyo Akihabara district in Tokyo Complexity and contrast are the keynotes of life in Japan—a country possessing an intricate and ancient cultural tradition yet one that, since 1950, has emerged as one of the world's most economically and technologically advanced societies. Heavy emphasis is placed on education, and Japan is one of the world's most literate countries. Tension between old and new is apparent in all phases of Japanese life. A characteristic sensitivity to natural beauty and a concern with form and balance are evident in such cities as Kyōto and Nara, as well as in Japan's ubiquitous gardens. Even in the countryside, however, the impact of rapid Westernization is evident in many aspects of Japanese life. The agricultural regions are characterized by low population densities and well-ordered rice fields and fruit orchards, whereas the industrial and urbanized belt along the Pacific coast of Honshu is noted for its highly concentrated population, heavy industrialization, and environmental pollution. Humans have occupied Japan for tens of thousands of years, but Japan's recorded history begins only in the 1st century BCE, with mention in Chinese sources. Contact with China and Korea in the early centuries CE brought profound changes to Japan, including the Chinese writing system, Buddhism, and many artistic forms from the co

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Featured in this podcast is Hiroshi Ugai, Ayako Fujita and Yuka Mera. The Japan economic and policy research team explores the key themes of Japan's 2022 economic outlook and their implications for markets. This podcast was recorded on Dec 9, 2021. This communication is provided for information purposes only. Institutional clients can view the related report at https://www.jpmm.com/research/content/GPS-3940715-0 for more information; please visit www.jpmm.com/research/disclosures for important disclosures. © 2021 JPMorgan Chase & Co. All rights reserved.

Gift Guide Round 3: Siblings, Teens, Co-Workers, Friends, and Grandparents!   Our third gift guide ep already?! We know. There's so much ahead—and behind if you missed part 1 and part 2—but if you're still on the present hunt, subscribe to Secret Menu for many more holiday-shopping thoughts ‘n feelings.   Kids and Teens!   Almost 14 year old girl Brooklyn kid Art! Ideal Bookshelf 974: Feminists by Jane Mount, The Ten Largest, No. 2, Childhood, Group IV by Hilma af Klint, Krista Marie Young painting, and Amber Vittoria prints The start of a charm bracelet, maybe with this Catbird Holy Cannoli charm Studs e-gift card Lizzie Fortunato Little Candy DIY Kit (for a younger kid: Super Smalls or Susan Alexandra) Olive & June mani system Dye Kween Sleep mask or socks Kule T-shirt This Is What I Know About Art by Kimberly Drew Macmillan Visual Dictionary D C-T! by Joana Avillez and Molly Young Donation to Girl Up Monogrammed tech accessories from Leatherology   Angsty teenage nephews who already have everything Art! Eye Test Chart by George Mayerle, Every Outdoor Basketball Court in Manhattan by Jenny Odell (paired with How to Do Nothing?), or something from Top Posters & Prints Via the Public Announcement newsletter: Procure an iPod, load the iPod with music you love, give the iPod to the kid. Snacks: Bokksu, Patagonia Provisions, Lani Halliday pop-tarts, Blondery Blondies, or Oreo ID Audm subscription Courier magazine subscription Black Futures by Kimberly Drew and Jenna Wortham Youth to Power: Your Voice and How to Use it by Jamie Margolin Donation to Canines for Disabled Kids   10 year old niece who is obsessed with Japan (Japan trip isn't in the budget) Pen pal through Pen Friend Clubs of Japan (PFC) Sanrio! Gudetama bank, Hello Kitty happy lunch box set, and all the stickers, pens, notebooks Punilabo scissors Paperi Design Shop Hiragana chart  Bokksu Japanese snack subscription Tatsuya Tanaka Miniature Life calendar Maruchan Ramen Noodle planter from Happy Plants Mochidoki Kawaii Pen Shop gift card Kizuna gift box   Nephews/Godsons who already have so much stuff. They are 6 months (read: only interested in food but not really able to eat it) and 4.  The 4 year old loves trucks, singing, Toy Story, and learning about everything. but he has all of the things! While I think donations are cool, I'm not really interested in that for a four year old who won't understand that i didn't forget to give him a gift.  National Diaper Bank Network donation Kitpas bath crayons Raddish Foodstirs DIY cookie kit Haus playhouse Parchie watch Pedersen + Lennard balance bike Twee planet chalk  Storytime Chess Areaware Blockitecture set WayToPlay car track   Brothers and Brothers-in-Law!   My 35 yo brother who exclusively wears shirts from regattas, has horrible taste in women A feature in the Hot Singles newsletters Hama Hama oysters The Rope Co. nautical rope doormat Games: Wolfum checkers/chess set or Molkky Grailed vintage regatta gear Vaer Field Watch Blackbird Spyplane paid subscription Sirene Journal  Ocean Conservancy donation   Brother who's living #vanlife Fancy tinned fish: Big Night if you're in NYC, Conserva Culture, and Fishwife Opinel No. 8 beechwood handle knife Westerlind for clothes Alice Waters egg spoon or one from Eggspoon.com Human Race rice powder cleanser or routine pack Libro.fm subscription for audiobooks Feeding America donation   Sisters and Sisters-in-Law!   Sister - has main character energy. Runs an apple cider vin business. Into funky style. Leanne Ford x Crate & Barrel measuring cups Krista Marie Young oven mitts Jacques Benoît vinegar pot Custom perfume from Nova Vintage blown-glass apples on Etsy James Shaw candleholders Isabel Halley wine cups or dessert plates Novel Mart boquerones baseball cap Edas earrings Carleen quilted vest Custom hand-painted sign from Cevallos Brothers or Olive Panter Oui the People rose gold razor The Missoni Family Cookbook Black Farmer Fund donation   My sister: hyper-intellectual, single, gay, social justice dr., autoimmune issues so stuck home. Dusen Dusen PJs Royal Jelly PJs Mizar and Alcor robe Clare Salvo Cards Against Malarkey Hollie Velten Big Sur cushion Horti plant subscription People's Pottery Project ceramics RIP Medical Debt donation Mary Roach books: Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law, Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void, and Grunt: The Curious Science of Humans at War   Sister in law who is mostly great and has very good taste but veryyy self absorbed, always has long term relationships but then doesn't commit because she doesn't believe in compromise, likes good food wine coffee, and also clothes (everlane/& other stories), likes to be luxe but in a slightly (not completely) subdued way. Ceramic coffee set-up, like Anna Lebrija french press or Zizi Ceramics dripper set Gjusta Goods coffee gift box Big Macs & Burgundy by Vanessa Price and Adam Laukuf Eater Wine Club subscription Aqua de Vida balm bars Susanne Kaufman bath oil or bath oil trio The Gentlewoman Modern Manners  Jamie Beck Pinot Noir series poster Ripped Bodice Read, Romance, Repeat subscription box Esther Perel Where Should We Begin - A Game of Stories Inclusive Therapists donation   My fiance's family does a gift exchange with the extended family with the idea that you can get a bigger/better gift for the one person instead of having to buy something smaller for everyone. I got assigned his cool cousin who lives in NYC.  She's in her late 30's, got married 2 years ago, no kids, and she's a really successful lawyer.  We only see her so often and she's usually on her computer keeping up with work when we do see her, so I don't have a great idea of her interests...besides they have a tiny dog that they love.  I always love an experience gift for people, def something there with NYC?  One other possibility is my fiance got her older sister in the gift exchange, so there's a possibility that we could do something that the both of them could enjoy together?  Her sister lives in a Philly suburb and has a family with 2 kids so different point of life. 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Most everyone who creates and produces mokuhanga has purchased tools, barens, or any other items needed for their work, from McClain's Printmkaing Supplies. Located just outside of Portland, Oregon in Tigard sits one of the most interesting and important companies within the world of mokuhanga.  Representing McClain's for this interview is artist and printmaker Daniel Jasa. Daniel has worked with McClain's since 2014 and is an accomplished artist in his own right. In this episode I have a fascinating conversation with Daniel about McClain's history, how the company helps the local community both artistic and societal.  We also deal with art as politics, whether mokuhanga as an art form can or should be political and we delve heavily on the current supply chain disruption which is affecting the world.  Please follow The Unfinished Print and my own print work on Instagram @popular_wheatprints, Twitter @unfinishedprint, or email me at theunfinishedprint@gmail.com Notes: may contain a hyperlink. Simply click on the highlighted word or phrase. McClains Printmaking Supplies - website  Daniel Jasa - his work can be found , here. Alex Prentiss - owner of McClain's and is a printmaker herself. She teaches mokuhanga as well at the Multnomah Art Center in Portland. Natsume Sōseki (1867-1916) - one of the preeminent modern Japanese authors. His career mirrored the rise of Japan as an industrial nation which is reflected in his works. Asianstudies.org has a great article on his life and important works. Fulbright Grant - a not for profit organization which promotes international exchange. More information can be found, here. sōsaku hanga - an art movement of the early 20th Century which redefined how people looked at the Japanese print. Ronin Gallery in NYC has a great overview, here. Sekino Jun'ichirō (1914-1988) - was a woodblock print artist from Japan. His works have been shown throughout Japan as well as internationally. His works are appealing because of his deft use of colour. His love of portraiture as well as landscape makes his work difficult to pigeonhole. More info can be found here, along with some of his pieces. Elaine Chandler - is an American woodblock printmaker and artist located in Oregon. Her work is vibrant and colourful. An interview with Elaine can be found here via McClain's from 2005. Akira Kurosaki (1937-2019) - was a modern Japanese printmaker who used powerful colour and abstract shapes. The video which Daniel alludes to in our interview is  Kurosaki speaking to various traditional craftspeople via the NHK.  letter press - is a type of printing using plates. A video describing its use can be found, here. Portland Japanese Garden - is a Japanese garden located in Portland, Oregon. Built in the 1950's on the site of an old zoo, it provides the citizens of Oregon a beautiful place to relax. More information can be found, here. From November 2021 to January 2022, the garden is showing an exhibit of Japanese prints called “Ukiyo-e To Shin-Hanga.” More info can be found, here.  Southern Graphics Council - founded by Boyd Saunders in 1972, the SGC is an international printmakers council originally started with printmakers within the Southern United States. More information can be found here.  Chris Harmon - is a printmaking instructor at Multnomah Art Center in Portland. Some more information about him and his work can be found, here.  Portland State University - is a university begun in 1946 and located in Portland, Oregon. Portland Community College - is a community college located in Portland, Oregon. Atelier Meridian - is a print making studio and community located in Portland, Oregon where Daniel is the resident etching instructor. This is a space where artists can find like minded people in the Portland area for help with their work. More info can be found here.  Native American Community Portland - the indigenous community in Portland and throughout Oregon has a rich and varied history.  More information can be found, here. Black History Portland - Black history within Portland, Oregon has been fraught with violence and colonialism upon black bodies.  If you're interested in reading the traumatic history of Portlands black communities, this Atlantic article from 2016 is a good start. George Floyd Protests 2020 - Beginning in May, 2020 following the murder of George Floyd at the hands of Derek Chauvin, a Minneapolis police officer, many Portlander's took to the streets to protest police brutality and systemic racism. KOIN, a local Portland ABC news affiliate has written about the evolution of the 2020 protests in Portland, here, with more info being here. Ai Wei Wei is the artist quoted as saying, “Everything is Art. Everything is Politics.”  This blog post from Gerry in Art in 2015, describes in detail Ai's imprisonment by Chinese government authorities and the installation which came from that experience. Michihamono  - is a tool manufacturer for woodblock printmaking as well as other woodworking. Located in Tōkyō. You can find their online store, here. Woodworking in Japan - Japan has a long and rich history. One place to begin is WeXpats, a website dedicated to helping those living in Japan or wanting to visit. Their article on woodworking is great. Gamblin Ink - is an American relief ink manufacturer located in Portland, Oregon. Their inks are used by many types of relief printing. Their website can be found, here.  Cranfield Colours - is a British company which focuses on artists paints and relief inks. Their website can be found, here. The Japanese Paper Place - located in Toronto, it is a Japanese paper supply store with a rich history. Their website can be found, here. My interview with Nancy Jacobi, owner of the JPP can be found, here. Futatsu Wari - is a six tool mokuhanga carving set. Can be purchased from McClain's, here. Taran Casey - is an apprentice woodblock carver living in Tōkyō. His interview with me can be found, here.  opening and closing credit background music:  “Keep Dancing” by Wolf Saga (2017) © Popular Wheat Productions Disclaimer: Please do not reproduce or use anything from this podcast without shooting me an email and getting my express written or verbal consent. I'm friendly :) if you find any issue with something in the show notes please let me know. The opinions expressed in The Unfinished Print podcast are not necessarily those of Andre Zadorozny and of Popular Wheat Productions.  

Featured in this podcast is Hiroshi Ugai and Ryota Sakagami. With the government's change in decarbonization policy since last year, private firms have already started taking aggressive measures and we expect massive investment in changing the energy mix, firms' proactive green capex, and housing investment. This decarbonization investment likely will accelerate until 2030, which could raise Japan's economic growth rate. This would be a tailwind for construction, housing, and banks, as well as machinery and materials. That said, decarbonization could become a large external diseconomy if the Japanese economy fails to adjust smoothly, and the government should accelerate the working out details of the Green Growth Strategy and expand its financial supports. This podcast was recorded on Oct 21, 2021. This communication is provided for information purposes only. Institutional clients can view the related report at www.jpmm.com/research/content/GPS-3888227-0 and www.jpmm.com/research/content/GPS-3887300-0 for more information; please visit www.jpmm.com/research/disclosures for important disclosures. © 2021 JPMorgan Chase & Co. All rights reserved.

Team:COACH GARY HERE. THIS IS EPISODE 19 OF THE ‘BRICK AND BLOCK PODCAST' AND                FEATURES THE AUDIO VERSION OF MY JANUARY 2020 COLUMN written for MASONRY MAGAZINE. YOU PROBABLY KNOW THE COLUMN AS ‘FULL CONTACT PROJECT MANAGER'. THE TITLE OF THE COLUMN YOU ARE ABOUT TO HEAR IS: Looking Forward by Knowing the Past                                                                  …Remembering the Rest of the Story Team— WARNING: THIS PODCAST RUNS COUNTER TO WHAT MANY COLLEGE PROFESSORS BELIEVE. PROCEED AT YOUR OWN RISK!NOTE: This article was originally written, a couple of years ago, to provide some history of December 7, 1941. It is even more important this year, as you should hear much talk about that date, now 80 years ago, this December. It's critical you get the whole story, as opponents of Western Civilization may be doing their best to tarnish, trample…and torpedo the reality of the 2nd World War.Look, as you can tell, I'm about fed up with the “Egghead” class, changing language, changing history, changing values, changing beliefs…heck, changing genders, making this stuff up as they go along. It's time for some sanity and perspective, which is what “Coach Gary” is about to deliver. Stand by!All things considered, in some respects, this might be one of the most important podcasts I've ever done. But, then again…all of my podcasts are important! So…dig in!We begin immediately,     and by immediately,   I mean once I remind everyone that you can find our podcast website at BRICK AND BLOCK PODCAST DOT COM (repeat). As I've said before, I'm a big proponent of having websites that support your business, and I've got an excellent example of one: Masonry Contractor Special Website. You'll see it there. That's what you're looking for. It's mobile friendly, modern, fast, bullet proof, BEAUTIFUL, cutting edge, DONE FOR YOU, and practically free! You'll love this one. Check it out.Of course, if you're not a masonry contractor, we have very similar websites, but in your specialty. So…check it out.OKAY, TEAM.    HANG ON, BUCKLE UP… LISTEN UP,  AND PREPARE TO MOVE UP. And now, Episode 19Looking Forward by Knowing the Past                                               …Remembering The Rest of the StoryBy Coach Gary Micheloni “Those who do not learn from history are condemned to repeat it.” (Winston Churchill, 1948 and George Santayana, 1905)For absolute certainty, there will be no shortage of articles and messages this time of year about “20-20 vision” and that sort of thing! But I ask you to invest a few moments right now and look at my little offering, because it just might be super-significant for you in this uncertain world and industry we find ourselves. Stuff always happens but you need to hang in there because ‘the rest of the story' might just be right around the corner… to the part where the cavalry arrives and the good guys win. That's the theme for the New Year because that's my hope and expectation. Check it out.For the past 20+ years now I have been meeting for breakfast with the same group of guys the first Saturday of each month. It is amazing to me the amount of wisdom coming from them, on all sorts of subjects and ideas, and I hope you have the same kind of people in your life. They are among my most important mentors— my coaches.So, when “Coach Mark” approached me and said that our group of guys would be meeting on December 7th next and wondered if I might want to share something about the significance of that day. I agreed, provided we could go into the lessons learned and the leadership attached to that significant day. What does it all mean--for that time, and for ours, going forward?President Franklin D. Roosevelt summed up things this way: “Yesterday, December 7, 1941, a date which will live in infamy, the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan...I regret to tell you that many American lives have been lost. In addition, American ships have been reported torpedoed on the high seas between San Francisco and Honolulu…”Pretty bad stuff, right? But let's not miss “the rest of the story.” Is the cavalry on its way? Is there going to be a ‘rest of the story?' Let's take a look.Those two sentences from FDR were the facts, and they are terrible. But those facts are only part of the story, which is far more profound, much larger, and more significant. The story does not end there. In fact, it doesn't even begin there! Because where it actually begins has everything to do with — not where it ends, but where it is heading. You knowing what that heading is, has everything to do with how your business, community, and family grow, We're talking about the history of our country because it is the driving force of your legacies, be it business, community or family going forward. Do not miss this!In your experience, you know that things often go wrong, “unsolvable” problems present themselves, seemingly impossible issues arise. Things are going along well and then, out of the blue, bad stuff happens. In this case, Pearl Harbor is attacked “out of the blue,” the enemy seeking to destroy the US Pacific Fleet. In fact, on that Sunday morning, 9 US battleships were in port. The enemy thought it had accomplished its mission, but it miscalculated — you'll learn why in a moment. But the lesson here is that life situations, which might cripple the unwitting, will not take you down— provided you understand your legacy, and how critical it is to pass this along to others and that they might do the same. So, let's go to the beginning of the story. What i0s this uniquely American legacy that redeems us from the bad and gets us to the good? Let's start here.America was settled by people seeking freedom of religion, the press, for the right to own property, and a desire to be governed by the rule of law— not ruled according to the dictations and might of kings. In this country, for the first time ever in the history of the world, we solemnly believed and resolved that the king was no longer to be the law. But that law, itself, was to be king. This turned civilization on its head!To make this happen, Americans picked a fight with the mightiest nation on earth at the time, to instill into its people and install into its government, the sanctity that these rights, held by most people, were ‘God-given.' A formal Declaration of Independence was written and then signed by 57 men each pledging, “Our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor.” It would cost many of them exactly that. In 1776 this Revolution, tenuous at first and unlikely to succeed, overcame the impossible and the miraculous came to pass. Tens of thousands of lives were taken, wounded, or captured to make this a reality. Never forget: this is our legacy.In 1861, a great Civil War was fought to decide the issue of slavery. President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, freeing— on paper, at least the slaves in rebelling states. April 9, 1865, the south surrendered. April 14, 1865, Lincoln was assassinated. Over four years, more than 620,000 soldiers from both sides cast ‘the ultimate vote,” as did President Lincoln. The law was settled. At great cost, the nation moved on. Our legacy of freedom was preserved.  Fast forward to 1941 and the specter of world war. The US and Japan had ongoing diplomatic negotiations and peace talks up through December 6, in Washington DC. With talks scheduled to continue the following week. Sunday was supposed to be an off day. This now brings us back to the events of December 7th, 1941:7:55 a.m, the first wave of 183 Japanese fighters, bombers and torpedo bombers attacked Pearl Harbor.8:10 a.m. a 1,800-pound bomb lands in the USS Arizona's forward ammunition magazine. The ship explodes and sinks with 1,000+ men trapped inside.Torpedoes hit the USS Oklahoma with about 400 sailors aboard; she loses balance, rolls to her side and sinks. 8:54 a.m. the second wave of 170 planes attacked. The battle was over before 10:00 a.m.In its wake, 2,403 service members were killed, 1,178 wounded, 169 US Army Air Corps and Navy planes destroyed. 19 vessels were damaged, nearly half of which were sunk, fully or partially. Every battleship in Pearl Harbor had sustained significant damage: the USS Arizona, Oklahoma, California, West Virginia, Utah, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Nevada. Pretty bad stuff, right? Do things get better?Know that all but the Arizona, Oklahoma, and Utah were eventually salvaged and repaired so that six battleships were returned to service.The Japanese ambassadors left town on December 8th!December 9, 1941, Americans begin to enlist in record numbers. During the course of the war, over 16 million Americans served, from a US population of 140 million — 11% of all Americans fought in WW2. (By comparison, 1% during the Iraq war.) Every family had a stake in this fight, either in the military or in support of it. (My mom and at least one of my aunts became welders in an aircraft plant!)February 19, 1942, President Roosevelt issues Executive Order 9066, and 110,000 Japanese-Americans are forced to leave their homes and are interred in 10 detention camps until December 1944. April 2, 1942, USS Hornet steams from San Francisco with 16 B-25 Mitchell bombers lashed to her flight deck. The 80 crew members aboard had trained on land-based runways to get airborne within 467 ft (length of the Hornet flight deck). All were volunteers. It was considered to be a suicide mission.April 8, 1942, all 16 bombers, led by Lt. Col. James Doolittle, successfully launched from the Hornet for a surprise air attack on Tokyo by US bombers. All hit targets, doing little damage, but proving to the Japanese that their island was not invulnerable to attack by the U.S. — a huge, needed a psychological boost to the Allies, as the war was going badly. One plane landed in Russia, 15 toward Nationalist China. All ran short on fuel and either crash-landed or crew bailed out. Three crewmen killed, 8 captured, tortured and starved. This bravery is a part of the DNA in our legacy. April 19, 2019, Lt. Richard Cole, last surviving member of this raid, dies at age 103! 77 years plus one day.0May 1942. War going well for Japan, which wanted to get US into a fight for Midway Island in order to lure US aircraft carriers, defeat them, which would ultimately destroy the US Pacific Fleet. (Carriers were much more important to the Fleet than battleships.) May 28th, largest Japanese fleet ever leaves it bases and heads to sea, commanded by Admiral Yamamoto, who is confident of victory but does not know that the US has cracked their intelligence code and is aware of their plans of possible attack on Midway. June 1942, US Admiral Chester Nimitz puts a task force together. Desperately in need of carriers, has to allow USS Yorktown to go to Pearl Harbor for two+ weeks of emergency repairs. But Nimitz has a plan: 1400 shipyard workers move onto the ship, en masse, work around the clock and complete the repairs in 72 hours. She rejoins the task force! The Battle of Midway rages four days, June 4-June 7, 1942. Japan had 4 carriers, 3 cruisers, 12 destroyers, 248 carrier aircraft, and 16 floatplanes. The US had 3 carriers, 8 cruisers, 15 destroyers, 233 carrier aircraft, 127 land-based aircraft, and 16 subs.LOSSES: Japan— 4 carriers sunk; 1 cruiser sunk and 1 damaged; 248 aircraft destroyed, 3,057 KIA, 37 capturedUS— 1 carrier sunk (Yorktown); 1 destroyer sunk (Hammann), 150 aircraft destroyed; 307 service members KIA.Midway was widely considered the turning point of the war and the largest naval battle in history. Japan was unable to replenish its war materials easily, while the US industrial might could supply our needs.February 1, 1943, 442nd Regimental Combat Team created was composed entirely of Japanese-Americans, some of whom had family members in detention camps. Serving in Italy, France, and Germany, its motto was “Go for Broke.” By April 1943, it had a fighting complement of 4,000 men, with some 14,000 total serving overall. In less than two years, its members were awarded 9,486 purple hearts, 4,000 Bronze Stars, 21 of its members were awarded the Medal of Honor. It is the most decorated unit in US military history. A family friend of mine had a brother KIA while she and the rest of her family remained in a camp. Amazing. Sad. True. Part of our legacy as Americans of all stripes.While all of this is going on in the Pacific, the Allies simultaneously and successfully launch the largest amphibious landing in the history of warfare: Operation Overlor2d, also known as D-Day, the landing at Normandy (June 6-August 30, 1944). A few months later, the Battle of the Bulge (December 16, 1944 to Jan 25, 1945).May 8, 1945, VE Day (Victory in Europe) August 6, 1945, the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima. Pres. Truman calls for Japan to surrender, warning of further destruction. Japan rejects.August 9, 1945, the atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki.August 15, 1945, Emperor Hirohito announced surrender. September 2, 1945, (VJ Day— Victory over Japan) Japan signs unconditional surrender aboard USS Missouri This is who we are. This is why when you get down you know you're going to get back up. It's in our DNA. It is the legacy of our country. More than that: it is your legacy, and that's ‘the rest of the story!' YOU CAN REACH OUT TO US BY EMAIL: BrickAndBlockPodcast@gmail.com (SPELL OUT THE WORD “AND”: A. N. D.)  Brick And BlockPodcast@gmail.comPodcast Website: BrickAndBlockPodcast.com Remember—I've got that website example there for you to check As a favor:BE SURE AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST. IT'S IMPORTANT.WE WANT YOU TO JOIN US FOR THE NEXT EPISODE. NOW…FOR THE BRICK AND BLOCK PODCAST…THIS IS COACH GARY… THANKS FOR STOPPING BY. 

Colored Folklore, Volume 3: http://solar-center.stanford.edu/folklore/Solar-Folklore.pdf (Sun Mythology) Episode 20: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asia (Asia) - https://asiasociety.org/education/shinto#:~:text=Shinto%20(literally%20%E2%80%9Cthe%20way%20of,relation%20with%20the%20human%20inhabitants. (Shinto), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan (Japan)   Story https://sacred-texts.com/shi/kj/kj000.htm (A Translation of the "Ko-ji-ki") https://mythopedia.com/japanese-mythology/gods/amaterasu/ (Amaterasu) https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-topics/g00748/amaterasu-the-japanese-sun-goddess.html (Amaterasu: Japanese Sun Goddess) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amaterasu (Amaterasu) https://mythologysource.com/amaterasu-japanese-goddess/ (The Sun Queen of Japanese Mythology) https://www.britannica.com/topic/Amaterasu (Amaterasu) https://mythus.fandom.com/wiki/Amaterasu (Amaterasu Omikami) https://www.worldhistory.org/Amaterasu/ (Amaterasu) https://naokoyogitakiguchi.medium.com/when-the-sun-goddess-hid-in-the-cave-of-heaven-a-medicine-story-from-japanese-creation-myths-30b166125c32 (When the Sun Goddess Hid in the Cave of Heaven) https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Amaterasu (Amaterasu) Credits Sound (via https://elements.envato.com/ (Envato Elements)): https://elements.envato.com/japanese-forest-L36SQ4F (Japanese Forest), by soundroll Music (via https://musicvine.com/ (Music Vine)): https://musicvine.com/track/all-good-folks/mr-mischief (Mr. Mischief), https://www.allgoodfolks.co.uk/ (All Good Folks) Logo: https://www.behance.net/arthurmask (Arthur) Episode Art: https://www.behance.net/JacquelineNicolau (Jacqueline) Contact Website: https://www.coloredfolklore.com/ (Colored Folklore) Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/coloredfolklore (@ColoredFolklore) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/Colored-Folklore-574501846576901/ (Colored Folklore Business Page) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coloredfolklore/ (@ColoredFolklore) Support this podcast

Hello!   This episode goes out to the minor planet 578 Happelia...   Episode #578 Segmented Thusly:    Movie Monologue = Bo Burnham: Inside and Quigley Down Under.   Game Gabbin' = Caves of Qud and Disco Elysium.   Internet Intercourse = Critical Role (Campaign 1, Episodes 1-17, Campaign 2 Wrap and 9 vs Vox Lavadome), Abroad in Japan: Japan's Most Extreme North Hokkaido Road Trip and Never Not Funny w/guest Todd Glass.

News and chat about society, with a soundboard and propaganda mixed in. On all podcast platforms. It's the HD era! Some of the things covered include: - In-depth dig into the causes of the current Israeli-Palestinian conflict - Israel's role as a settler colonial and apartheid state - Israel's far-right groups like Lehava, and far-right politician and lawyer Itamar Ben-Gvir - The history of Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood of Jerusalem and the religious significance of al-Aqsa Mosque - Israel bombed Gaza high rise, where AP News, al-Jazeera, and Middle East Eye, among many other places - Top 10 Ways to solve the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict - Joe Biden considers making Rahm Immanuel ambassador to Japan - Japan goes forward with already postponed-Olympics, despite Covid - Macron's party pulls support for a candidate for wearing Muslim head covering in political ad - Mass school shooting in Russia kills 9 - High speed rail, and why the neoliberal critiques of it are bad, specifically from Ben Dreyfuss and Sean Trende - How terrible and disgusting instant coffee is - All of that, and much much more, this is the Society Show! Visit the website: societyshow.net Leave a message on the Society Show voicemail: (917) BETH-1EU [(971) 238-4138 Follow the show on twitter: @society_show

The bacteria in our gut affect our lives and our health in ways we are just starting to fully realize, and mapping this biome is expected to advance medical science and pharmacology as mapping the human genome. However, our gut biota is not a mappable sequence, but a complex ecosystem, and one that may be unique to each individual. In our conversation, Shinji Fukuda, founder of Metabologenomic (aka Metagen), explains how the science is advancing, what kinds of consumer devices we are likely to see first, the importance of global expansion, and the challenges of being a deep-tech startup in Japan. It's a great conversation, and I think you'll enjoy it. Show Notes What Metagen is really trying to do Fecal transplants in Japan Japan's Gut design project - a database of poop The biggest business model challenge for Japan's deep-tech startuups Smart toilets and other consumer products Why Metagen has been turning down VC money Why global expansion is critical for both business and scientific reasons Some advice for Japanese deep-tech startups Why academics need startup founders Why Japanese startups need to stop playing defense Links from the Founder Everything you ever wanted to know about Metagen Metagen on LinkedIn Transcript Welcome to Disrupting Japan, straight talk from Japan's most successful entrepreneurs. I’m Tim Romero and thanks for joining me. Today, we're going to talk about the future of poop, and I promise you that it is both a lot more interesting and also a lot less, well, strange than you might think.  Shinji Fukuda is the founder and CEO of Metabologenomics, a startup which is usually, and thankfully, referred to as Metagen. Shinji and Metagen are mapping out the complex biome of the human digestive tract.  Our gut biome is an incredibly complex ecosystem that exists within all of us, and it is an ecosystem. These bacteria don't share our DNA and they're not simply along for the ride. We couldn't function without them, and there's a lot of variation between cultures and between individuals.  Metagen is now working with some of Japan's largest healthcare, pharmaceutical, and chemical companies to commercialize this research. Of course, Metagen is not the only startup in this space, and Shinji and I talk a lot about when and how this tech is going to roll out to consumers, some of the scam startups that are already trying to get into this bandwagon, and we dive deep into one of the biggest problems facing deep tech startups in Japan.  But you know, Shinji tells that story much better than I can, so let's get right to the interview. Interview Tim: So, I'm sitting here with Shinji Fukuda of Metabologenomic who's researching and monetizing the gut biota, so thanks for sitting down with us. Shinji: Hi. Tim: And by the way, is it okay if we call the company Metagen the way people tend to do in Japanese? Shinji: Yeah, Metagen. Tim: Okay, good. So, listen, I think you can explain this much better than I can, so what exactly does Metagen do? Shinji: Our goal is to create the digital society, so we have a huge number of microbes in the gut and the gut microbiota has a lot of function, and maybe you know it's very important that the imbalance in the gut microbiota are related to some disorders like colon cancer, inflammatory bio-disorders, and also, the microbiota induce some systemic disorders like metabolic disorders and also meta-disease. That's why gut microbiota is really important to keep our health. Tim: It's amazing the amount of research that's being done on this right now and it's still a relatively new field. So, for Metagen, what is the main goal of the company? Are you trying to develop more targeted medicine? Is it better food? Is it a healthier population? What is it that the company is focused on? Shinji: Here, actually, everything, but we have a priority. Our goal is healthcare, to develop the technology to keep our health,

In der ersten Folge von Konichiwa Japan- der Japan Podcast mit Sven Meyer und Andy Janz werden die beiden Gastgeber von Experten der Japanischen Fremdenverkehrszentrale orientiert: wie viel Zeit sollte man sich in Japan nehmen? Wie reist man am in Japan am bequemsten? Worauf sollte man bei der Planung achten und was ist eigentlich ein Ryukan? Zum Abschluss holen sich Sven und Andy noch ein paar heiße Tipps, direkt aus Tokyo. Ein Muss für jeden Japan-Einsteiger und die die es werden wollen. Let´s Go! HAT DIR DIESER PODCAST GEFALLEN? DANN FREUEN WIR UNS ÜBER DEINE BEWERTUNG: https://www.surveymonkey.de/r/N7TZ7VH

On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, journalist Dreux Richard stops by to discuss his new book Every Human Intention: Japan in the New Century. About Dreux Richard Dreux Richard is a writer and journalist. He has written extensively about Japan for publications such as The Japan Times, Metropolis Japan, and The New York Times. Dreux is also the author of a new book based on much of his work in the years following the 2011 earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disaster. Called Every Human Intention: Japan in the New Century, the book focuses on the experiences of Nigerian immigrants in Japan, the shrinking city of Wakkanai in Hokkaido, and Japan's ongoing struggle with nuclear safety in the decade after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear meltdown. Topics Discussed Who Ian Hideo Levy is Dreux Richard's time studying under Ian Hideo Levy What led to Dreux Richard working for The Japan Times Africans working in Tokyo's red light districts Dreux Richard's time covering the Nigerian community in Japan Some of the factors that led to individuals from Nigeria going to Japan in the '80s Louis Okoye About writing for The Japan Times while on a tourist visa About the city of Wakkanai in Hokkaido and why Dreux Richrd decided to go there Covering the Karafuto breed of dog in Wakkanai Covering the census in Wakkanai Covering population decline in Japan The mayor of Wakkanai's decision to use part of a new building at a JR train station to create a nursing care facility for the elderly How it was that Dreux Richard came to cover nuclear safety issues in Japan Japan's itinerant nuclear industry workers And much more! Support on Patreon If you enjoy Japan Station and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on Patreon.com. For a minimum pledge of $1 a month you'll get early access to all JapanKyo podcasts, bonus content, and more. And for $3 a month, you'll get access to Japanese Plus Alpha, a podcast produced by me (Tony Vega) that focuses on the Japanese language and all of its fascinating quirks. Also, all pledges get a shout-out on the show and my undying gratitude. Thank you in advance! Support Japan Station on Patreon Links, Videos, Etc. To pick up a copy of Every Human Intention: Japan in the New Century, please consider using the Amazon affiliate link below. It will support the show and it won't cost you anything extra. Every Human Intention: Japan in the New Century You can find more information on Dreux Richard on his website. Dreux Richard Website Here is a link to the Metropolis Japan article about the Karafuto dog breed that Dreux mentioned during this episode. No Tomorrow A beloved Japanese mascot faces unnoticed extinction To watch Ian Hideo Levy's 2010 lecture, click on the link below. The World in Japanese (Ian Hideo Levy, Standford University) To listen to the latest episode of Ichimon Japan, use the link below. What first person pronoun should I use when speaking Japanese? | Ichimon Japan 38 Here is a link to episode 33 of Japan Station. Learning Japanese While Legally Blind (Tony Vega) | Japan Station 33 If you would like to support the show by picking up some merchandise, make sure to visit KimitoDesigns.com. KimitoDesigns.com Special Thanks Opening/Closing song: Oedo Controller (大江戸コントローラー) by Yunomi featuring Toriena (Used with permission from Yunomi) To listen to more of Yunomi's music, check out his Soundcloud page or YouTube channel. Japan Station cover art: Provided by Erik R. Featured image: Courtesy of Donna Burke Featured image: Courtesy of Dreux Richard Follow Japankyo on Social Media Facebook (@JapankyoNews) Twitter (@JapankyoNews) Full Show Notes Get full show notes at www.japanstationpodcast.com

Considering that Japan is the world's third-largest Amazon marketplace, it is massively overlooked by most Amazon sellers. This means of course that those who get past the barriers to entry face a lot less competition! And lower competition means easier sales and higher profits.  But the barriers to entry do seem a little daunting at first.  With a famously different culture to the West, and with three alphabets to wrestle with, Japan does seem a bit of a daunting prospect for those who don't speak the language or understand the culture. However, with shipping times from China measured in days not weeks and within an effective VAT rate of only 10%, compared to the usual 20% coming into the UK or even higher in some European Union countries, there are many attractive aspects to Japan as a market. Not least of which of course is the very much lower the competition level compared to the US, UK or even Germany. As a former resident of Japan and husband of a Japanese wife, John Cant has been using his Japanese cultural insights and connections to help Amazon sellers from the UK and North America to sell successfully in Japan for several years now. He shares his latest insights into what is happening on Amazon Japan and how to solve the problems between you and a successful set of profitable products on Amazon Japan.   You'll Learn: Why Amazon Japan? Current Amazon situation in Japan Japan's economic outlook What are the big barriers The 3 language barriers How to know that there's a market in Japan How to know what keywords to target The similarities and difference between the US and Japan The reviews in Japan Amazon ads in Japan

Considering that Japan is the world's third-largest Amazon marketplace, it is massively overlooked by most Amazon sellers. This means of course that those who get past the barriers to entry face a lot less competition! And lower competition means easier sales and higher profits.  But the barriers to entry do seem a little daunting at first.  With a famously different culture to the West, and with three alphabets to wrestle with, Japan does seem a bit of a daunting prospect for those who don't speak the language or understand the culture. However, with shipping times from China measured in days not weeks and within an effective VAT rate of only 10%, compared to the usual 20% coming into the UK or even higher in some European Union countries, there are many attractive aspects to Japan as a market. Not least of which of course is the very much lower the competition level compared to the US, UK or even Germany. As a former resident of Japan and husband of a Japanese wife, John Cant has been using his Japanese cultural insights and connections to help Amazon sellers from the UK and North America to sell successfully in Japan for several years now. He shares his latest insights into what is happening on Amazon Japan and how to solve the problems between you and a successful set of profitable products on Amazon Japan.   You'll Learn: Why Amazon Japan? Current Amazon situation in Japan Japan's economic outlook What are the big barriers The 3 language barriers How to know that there's a market in Japan How to know what keywords to target The similarities and difference between the US and Japan The reviews in Japan Amazon ads in Japan

The automotive industry is closed and proprietary. But Shinpei Kato, founder and CEO of Tier IV, thinks they are going to be forced to change. Teir IV has brought together a global community of programmers and corporate partners to create the Autoware project. Tier IV's goal to develop a completely open-source software platform to drive autonomous vehicles is ambitious, and they have already completed some of the most advanced road-tests of driverless cars in Japan. Today we explore the business bottlenecks in rolling out autonomous vehicles, why open-source makes the automotive industry nervous, and why the first successful driverless car won't be what you think it will. It's a great conversation, and I think you'll enjoy it. Show Notes Introducing Autoware and Tier IV What keeps the auto industry from adopting open source The only way a college professor can actually run a startup The challenges in building an industrial open source community How to road test driverless cars in Japan Japan’s first fully-autonomous taxi service When we will  see driverless taxies as part of our everyday life The bottleneck that keeps robot-taxis from going mainstream Which autonomous vehicles we are going to see first. Tier IV's business model How open-source might be Japan's secret weapon in global AI Links from the Founder Everything you ever wanted to know about Tier IV YouTube Twitter LinkedIn Check out Shinpei's personal home page Friend him on Facebook Follow him on Twitter @ShinpeiKato Connect with him on LinkedIn Learn about the Autoware Foundation The Tier IV safety report Some other media coverage of Tier IV Forbes The Japan Times Valuer Leave a comment Transcript Welcome to Disrupting Japan, straight talk from Japan's most successful entrepreneurs. I'm Tim Romero and thanks for joining me. Open-source software has completely changed how we think about operating systems, networking, and databases. The whole Internet basically runs on open-source software, but can a 100% open-source software power an autonomous car? Well, one Japanese founder not only thinks it can, but he's betting his company on it, and that startup has already conducted some of the most advanced road tests in Japan. Today, we sit down with Shinpei Kato, founder of autonomous driving startup Tier IV, and Shinpei is also the chairman of the Autoware Foundation, Autoware, being the open-source project to develop software for fully autonomous vehicles. With so much driverless car news coming out of the US, you might not know about what's happening in Japan, but it's pretty amazing. We talk about what's involved in road testing driverless cars in Japan some frightening things people are doing to their cars, the challenges of building an open-source platform in an industry that has historically been fiercely secretive and proprietary and why Japan's first driverless cars are not going to look anything like what you think they will. But you know, Shinpei tells that story much better than I can, so let's get right to the interview. Interview So I'm sitting here with Shinpei Kato of Tier IV who is developing an autonomous driving software, so thanks so much for sitting down with us. Shinpei: Thank you very much for inviting me to this fantastic show. Tim: Oh, it's our pleasure. Listen, before we get into the details, can you explain the relationship between Tier IV and Autoware, because the two different entities are really closely connected and like, together, they form Tier IV's business strategy. Shinpei: So I used to be at Nagoya University and I had led a project of autonomous driving where we started developing software for autonomous vehicles, so I had a lot of attention from industries that made me decide I should do startup rather than the university research. Tier IV was founded to facilitate RND of this open-source...

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On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, we're exploring beliefs and traditions surrounding pregnancy in Japan, as well as how ideas about marriage have evolved in Japan since the Edo period. We also take a detour into the world of NES era game localization. About Dr. Amanda C. Seaman Dr. Amanda C. Seaman is a professor of Japanese language and literature and the Associate Chair of the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She is the author of Writing Pregnancy in Low-Fertility Japan and Bodies of Evidence. Topics Discussed How Dr. Seaman became interested in researching the ideas and culture surrounding pregnancy in Japan Japanese women's detective fiction Yumi Matsuo's book Balloon Town no Satsujin (Murder in Balloon Town) What a haraobi (bellyband) are used for Shungicu Uchida Negative views/ideas surrounding pregnancy in Japan How Buddhism and Shinto have shaped ideas around pregnancy in Japan Menstruation as kegare Spiritual possession during childbirth and The Tale of Genji Giving birth during the Edo period Why it was preferred to give birth to a smaller baby The changing perspectives on marriage in Japan that emerged int he 1960s Ideas surrounding marriage in the Edo period The role the marriage of Crown Price Akihito played in shaping views on marriage in Japan What women in Japan look for in a marriage partner and how priorities have changed over the last several decades The idea that women should stay silent during childbirth The idea that woemn in Japan should not gain more than 10 kg during their pregnancy The reluctance of Japanese doctors to perform C-sections Midwives in Japan Japan's decreasing birthrate The 1.57 shock Attempts made by the Japanese government to increase Japan's birthrate and get Japanese fathers more involved in child rearing Labor pain as a demonstration of how much a mother is willing to endure for their child The idea that pregnant Japanese women should avoid food of foreign origin Working for Fuji Sankei and localizing NES games Working with Nintendo on scripts for NES games And much more! Support on Patreon If you enjoy Japan Station and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on Patreon.com. For a minimum pledge of $1 a month you'll get access to extra blog posts and additional input on future content. You'd also receive Tony's eternal, profound, and undrying gratitude. Support Japan Station on Patreon Links, Videos, Etc. If you would like to purchase Writing Pregnancy in Low-Fertility Japan, please consider using the Amazon affiliate link below. It won't cost you anything extra and it supports the show. Writing Pregnancy in Low-Fertility Japan As for Devouring Japan, you can purchase it using the Amazon affiliate link below. Devouring Japan: Global Perspectives on Japanese Culinary Identity To listen to the soba noodles episode of Japan Station, use the link below. The Delicious World of Soba Noodles (Dr. Lorie Brau) | Japan Station 36 Use the link below to listen to the latest episode of Ichimon Japan. Does “hai” mean “bye” in Japanese? (The many ways to say “goodbye” in Japanese) | Ichimon Japan 24 Special Thanks Opening/Closing song: Oedo Controller (大江戸コントローラー) by Yunomi featuring Toriena (Used with permission from Yunomi) To listen to more of Yunomi's music, check out his Soundcloud page or YouTube channel. Japan Station cover art: Provided by Erik R. Featured image: Courtesy of Amanda C. Seaman Follow Japankyo on Social Media Facebook (@JapankyoNews) Twitter (@JapankyoNews) Full Show Notes Get full show notes at www.japanstationpodcast.com  

Nuo Yan is a Tokyo-based software architect. He was previously based in Seattle and San Francisco, and was founding engineer at multiple tech startups, one of which was acquired by Pinterest. Nuo discussed his philosophy of avoiding shortcuts in software design and implementation, the purpose of life as completing a journey instead of checking boxes, and why Japan is a great place to live for him. Nuo shared with us: * Joining a startup right out of undergrad * Reluctance in taking shortcuts in code (or in life) * Anxiety of China citizens explained by country's rapid rise, similar to 90s Japan * Japan's extremely stable and equitable society * Why Japan's life quality trumps that in the US for Asians * Friendly Japan immigration policies * Japan's startup scene doesn't measure up to that in the US/China * Exploration of why Japan feels like Nuo's home city (nowhere else does) * Decision to become a software engineer very early in life * Why being treated as a foreigner in Japan is a good thing

Columnist en programmamaker Paulien Cornelisse is voor de VPRO opnieuw naar Japan gereisd. In het tweede seizoen van Tokidoki duikt ze weer in Japanse gewoonten, aan de hand van Japanse woorden. Ook schreef ze een boek over Japan: Japan in honderd kleine stukjes. Kika van Es is profvoetbalster in Engeland, bij Everton. Ook maakt de verdediger al jarenlang deel uit van het Nederlands Elftal. Komende zomer zou ze met de Oranje Leeuwinnen voor het eerst deelnemen aan de Olympische Spelen. Dat evenement laat door de coronacrisis nog een jaar op zich wachten.

Nippon MoshiMoshi : Goede manieren in Japan, Japan en gender problematiek, Rakugo en Rurôni Kenshin Rakugo: http://cyco-o.com/ https://www.be.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/culture_event_jicc.html#feb2020 Rurôni Kenshin filmscreening: https://www.be.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/culture_event_jicc.html NipponMoshiMoshi is bereikbaar via E-mail: nipponmoshimoshi@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moshimoshipodcast Abonneren kan via Anchor, Overcast, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Breaker, RadioPublique, Pocket Casts en Apple Podcasts --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jan-moens/message

Derek Sivers is a musician, writer, and entrepreneur. He started CDBaby in 1998, offering independent musicians (including me!) a way to sell their music online. 10 years later, he sold it, donating most of the money to music education. Derek wrote "Anything You Want" explaining lessons he learned from the adventure.  Derek is a graduate of Berklee College of Music, and in this episode he shares some of his insight about making music and the creative process. It was a great conversation that makes meaningful connections between life, business, and creativity.  Be on the look out for his new books "Your Music and People" and "Hell Yeah or No."  Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes: Official Site - Derek's website. The simple design reflects much of his philosophy. Now - See what Derek is up to now. Anything You Want - Derek's story and wisdom about founding, running, and selling CDBaby. Radio Darvish - Persian Traditional Music. Randy Newman - Official site. Thirty-Two Short Stories About Glenn Gould - film about Gould's life journey. Passengers: Original Soundtracks 1: U2 and Brian Eno's score for imagined films. A Beginner's Guide to Japan - Japan from the eyes of a beginner. Oblique Strategies - Brian Eno and Peter Schmidt's  collection of abstract creative prompts. Oblique Strategies on the web - a site that randomly generates an Oblique Strategy. Social Story Songs - Songs I wrote with my friend Chris P. Cauley to help children learn acceptable social behavior. Music Production Club - Join the club, where I send a steady flow of music making tools in your email inbox. Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at My Store with the code: PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please consider giving the Music Production Podcast a review on your favorite podcast provider. And don’t forget to visit my site BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk

Alex and Ben are joined by Phil to talk about his upcoming trip to Japan for the playoffs! The gang discuss the French Revolution, Asian geography and other news before diving into the final reviews of the group stages and the legacy of Typhoon Hagibis and a RWC XV (so far) is proposed. They also lament the cancellation of the game the world will no longer get to see: Namibia v Canada. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

Like what you see? Please give generously. http://www.thinktechhawaii.com This largely emanating from sports activities. Diversity and Japan - Japan is 98% Japan but is starting to see itself as multicultural as with Hawaii. And what is driving that more than anything else is sports. Naomi Osaka (see picture) She is called a hafu in Japan, mixed descent. The Japan Brave Blossoms rugby team is nearly 50% non-Japanese native (see team picture) 15 of the 31 team members are citizens but not full Japanese descent. (see picture of running player) See graph on growing number of non-Japanese in japan Case study of Rakuten Japan switching to English over Japanese for internal conversation. We will also discuss the current Japan USA FTA status, and the Asia reaction to the Trump impeachment processThe host for this episode is Jay Fidell. The guest for this episode is Steve Zurcher.

“There are a lot of moments where people start to develop one mental image of Japan and then they just get hid by something that seems so diametrically opposed to that. You get a lot of people going, ‘Huh?’ It builds up an expectation and then knocks it down, much more than other countries I’ve been to.” — DruIn this episode we cover:- The existence and mingling of zen and weird Japan- “What Japanese people think American people think Japanese is like”- 1,000 year old trees in Omiya Bonsai Village- Otakus and weaboos channeling the true spirit of Japan- Japan creating all our favorite childhood pop cultureSHOW NOTESHere are links to the articles and videos that I used as reference in the ending section of the episode.- “Bonsai” [Quartz Obsession]- “Kodawari” [Medium]- “An Unusual Way of Speaking, Yoda Has” [The Atlantic]- “Lots of Harry Potter Books in China, Not All By the Author” [New York Times]- “China Cracks Down on Foreign Children’s Books” [The Guardian]- “The Death and Resurrection of Japan’s Used Panty Vending Machine” [Tech In Asia]And, as promised, here is the summary of “Harry Potter and the Big Funnel” (from NYT):“After six years at Hogwarts, Harry Potter becomes an intern sorcerer and is assigned to teach at the Honiton School. Harry has a painful time in his aunt’s house, as Dudley has met a belly-dancing girl. As Harry prepares to report to his job, Bat Bug warns him disaster awaits.At the school, his students become wooden stools one after another. Harry doesn’t know whether an evil student is behind this, or if his old benefactor Hagrid is making a mistake, or if the shadow of Voldemort has returned. Did it have something to do with the big funnel?”MUSIC LISTVenetian Blinds by Ping Pong ClubHalf Day by Bad SnacksPowerup! by Jeremy BlakeStar Wars Cantina Theme (8Bit Remix Cover Version) by 8 Bit UniverseHarry Potter Soundtrack - Hedwig’s Theme 8-Bit by Miles_MetalDelightful Life by Jekk

*CASUAL EPISODE* Edwin from Indonesia joins the Bento Bureau team to discuss how he was inspired to come to Japan because of his admiration for idol groups. Please excuse the audio quality this time around as we were limited to using a portable microphone. Some of the topics we mentioned: - Edwin's background - Idol groups in Indonesia and Japan - Japan life from an Indonesian's perspective - Choir music - Why Indonesians are drawn to Japan (from Edwin's point of view) (Side note: Our banner is now white to distinguish casual episodes from our main content) If you like our content, be sure to please show your support by following us on the following: - Facebook: www.facebook.com/bentobureau -Twitter: www.twitter.com/bentobureau

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Having quit his job some years ago to travel full-time Adam, through his blog and website Travels of Adam, is living this dream. On this episode Adam talks about 50 or more countries he’s visited – from camping with Bedouins in the desert in Jordan to finding the hippest hangouts in every European City and his plans to base himself back in his beloved America. We talk about holidays, Trump, LGBT travel, gay rights, festivals and also find out more about how you too can make your living out of travel. Please give a big hand to the lovely Adam Groffman. On this episode we chat about:  How Adam quit his ‘dream job’ to travel the world Rekjavik , Iceland Americans and passports The vastness and variety of the USA How some Americans get a bad press for the above The rubbish vacation allowance in the US Travelling the world Falling in love with Berlin Berlin’s creative vibe Loving Europe How he makes his living out of travel Instagram Twitter How he started his blog His love of connecting with other travel writers How he’s not a digital nomad Finding the coolest, hippest coffee shops Moving to New York City Award winning LGBT travel Safety when travelling as a gay man Gay rights around the world Hipster City Guides Israel Palestine Falling foul of travel scams Following the rules when abroad Argentina in shorts Unexpected weather What inspires him about travel Being a social butterfly Meeting the locals But not avoiding the non-locals His love of Big Citiies Berlin Madrid Barcelona Falling for nature Being a big fan of deserts Jordan Egypt Camping with Bedouins The serenity of the desert at night The pressure of being on social media Removing yourself from the digital world Returning to favourite beaches in India How India has changed Being off-grid Developing countries LGBT rights in India Backpacking South East Asian Living with locals in Vietnam His Vietnamese Aunt Eating half-fertilised eggs Giving up vegetarianism Eating the whole animal Eating everything in Japan Japan in the Autumn The Big Travel Podcast’s wonderful American listeners (hello!) Love of America Growing up in Texas Howdy to everyone in Texas! Travels as a child with his family Living in Boston The ‘Trump Slump’ in tourism Going back home to the US People refusing to go to America Travel boycotts The importance of travel and tourism Plans to live in Brooklyn Plans for the most hipster New York being a dream The culture shock of going home His love of festivals Dreams of Glastonbury Plans for South America Working with tourism brands Working with destination offices Visit Britain and LGBT travel promotion His love of the UK Manchester Brighton’s gay history How other people can earn money from travel Tourism’s importance to an economy Creating content for social media His first big trip to Australia Following your passion

Corporate Japan is about to go through a major transition in its approach to computer security. In the past, Japan-only payment systems and the Japanese language itself provided a barrier that kept international fraud and attacks at a very low level. All that is changing now. With payment systems becoming increasingly global, and free, instant translation available to anyone with a browser, fraud is on the rise in Japan. Today we sit down with Atsuyoshi Shimazu of Caulis, and he’s going to both explain the new threats and explain exactly what he plans to do about them. He’ll also explain why Japan’s current approach to the internet of things means that things might get worse before they get better. It’s a great conversation, and I think you’ll enjoy it. Show Notes Why 50 million accounts are at risk in Japan Why some Japanese companies avoid taking security measures Toyota's vision of connected cars in the gig economy What security looks like in an IoT world Why online fraud is about to skyrocket in Japan Japan's susceptibility to ransomware attacks Why hacking insurance might be the future of security Why Japanese CSOs and CIOs are so bad at their jobs Links from the Founder Connect with Atsuyoshi on LinkedIn Friend him on Facebook Find out about Caulis Follow them on twitter @CaulisJP Visit them on Facebook Find out if your account has been hacked at Have I Been Pawned [shareaholic app="share_buttons" id="7994466"] Leave a comment Transcript Welcome to Disrupting Japan, straight talk from Japan’s most successful entrepreneurs. I’m Tim Romero, and thanks for joining me. Today, we’re going to talk about fraud. Online fraud, hackers, scams, identity theft in Japan, and what exactly we can do about it. Now, I’ve been involved professionally in IT in Japan for more than 20 years, and that includes both enterprise scale big IT and startup scale little IT. Corporate Japan has always had a strange relationship with computer security. On one hand, companies are very sensitive to security concerns and they’ll pay top dollar for security hardware and software systems and evaluations. But on the other hand, day-to-day security practices are often neglected. Operating systems remain unpatched, firewalls are set up and then never touched again, and backup systems are rarely tested. Right now, however, Japan is going through a bit of a security transition in both their understanding of fraud and how susceptible their systems are to fraud and hacking, and walk you through some of these important changes. Today, we sit down with Atsuyoshi Shimazu, founder and CEO of Caulis. Now, Caulis offers a distributed online fraud prevention service called Fraud Alert, and it’s solid technology that has a special appeal in the Japanese market. Now, Atsuyoshi also explains how the internet of things is going to force all of us to radically change the way we think about online security and security in general. He also explains why the instances and losses due to online fraud is set to skyrocket in Japan over the next two years. But you know, Atsuyoshi tells that story much better than I can. So let’s hear from our sponsor and get right to the interview. [pro_ad_display_adzone id="1404"  info_text="Sponsored by"  font_color="grey" ] [Interview] Tim: So I’m sitting here with Atsuyoshi Shimazu of Caulis, the makers of Fraud Alert, which is an online security and fraud prevention tool. I’m sure you can explain it much better than I can. Thanks for sitting down with me. Can you tell me a bit about what Fraud Alert does and what Caulis is? Atsuyoshi: Fraud Alert protect the corporate website from the fraud attack such as brute force attacks. At first, we protect the log-in page and also conversion page such as money transfer pages. Tim: You’re preventing unauthorized access to web pages and monitoring the behavior on those pages as well?...

Turning Japanese Hear Chris Tate’s amusing impressions of Tokyo and why he isn’t turning Japanese… just yet.  Japan : A country of contrast with the hypermodern and the very old, a place where hotel staff fall like ninja’s from the roof, where girls in little black dresses mingle with women wearing kimonos, a place where the food is bizarre and the streets are clean and crime free. Chris Tate and Louise Bedford visited Tokyo for the IFTA Conference and were entranced enthralled and fascinated by this city. In this episode hear Chris’ amusing impressions of the city and how traders from all around the world make the same stupid mistakes. Chris Tate Louise Bedford and Chris Tate recently attended the International Federation of Technical Analysts Annual Conference in Tokyo, Japan. Chris wanted to find out if traders differ from around the world? The answer is NO. We all make the same stupid idiot mistakes trading regardless of what culture we are from. Hear Chris Tate’s entertaining impressions of the following in Tokyo: 1.The technology - A hyperkinetic modern city with a staggering contrast between the hyper modern and the old. 2. Why everything works in the city- Japan is a 'no buffoon zone'. 3. The collective consciousness of Japan - Japan has zero crime. School children as young as 5 years old navigate their way through down town Tokyo. 4. The Dress Code of The Japanese - Very modern with women wandering about in Little Black Dresses but at the same time, other girls wear traditional dress. 5. Geishas - You simply stare at with your gob open. 6. Body Language Japanese are small not in stature but in body language. Hotel staff would appear as if they were Ninja’s and they would drop from the ceiling. 7. Cleanliness - A form of a religion. It flows through to their cities, which are staggering clean. There is a sense of internal and external purity. 8. Food. Simply … bizarre. 9 Suicide rates - Being Japanese comes at a cost and their suicide rate is very high. There are over 30 000 deaths every year. The ancient Samurai culture plays a part with warriors using hara-kiri as an honourable way to accept failure. 10. Mount Fuji - Enormous and one of the best natural sights CT has ever seen.    

This week Eugene and Mikey talk about our love of games Japanese, and our not love of things that only come out in Japan! (52.5MB/57:20)