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In this episode, our host (Sam Mickey) reviews two books that engage with questions about the place of life, meaning, and purpose in the universe. First, he discusses the anthology, Towards a Philosophy of Cosmic Life: New Discussions and Interdisciplinary Views, edited by David Bartosh, Attila Grandpierre, and Bei Peng (Springer, 2024). It's notable for its interdisciplinary and transnational perspectives on the inherence of life in the universe. It includes a wonderful chapter by John B. Cobb, Jr. (1925-2024), a scholar of ecological civilization steeped in the philosophy of Alfred North Whitehead. Second, Sam discusses Cosmic Purpose, by Kagawa Toyohiko (1888-1960) (Wipf and Stock, 2014). Kagawa was a Japanese philosopher and Evangelical Christian who, similar to the Jesuit paleontologist Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, sought to align theological understanding of meaning and purpose with scientific discoveries of the evolution of life and the universe. If you are interested in ideas of purpose (teleology), these books are definitely worth reading.

Following the death of Takara Hime, and the war on the Korean peninsula, Naka no Ōe was taking hold--or perhaps keeping hold--of the reins of government.  He wasn't finished with his changes to the government.  He also had a new threat--the Tang Empire.  They had destroyed Yamato's ally, Baekje, and defeated the Yamato forces on the peninsula.  While the Tang then turned their attention to Goguryeo, Yamato could easily be next.  The Tang had a foothold on the Korean peninsula, so they had a place to gather and launch a fleet, should they wish to bring Yamato into their empire. For more, especially to follow along with some of the names in this episode, check out our blogpost at https://sengokudaimyo.com/podcast/episode-125     Rough Transcript Welcome to Sengoku Daimyo's Chronicles of Japan.  My name is Joshua and this is episode 125: The Sovereign of Heavenly Wisdom The people of Baekje looked around at the strange and unfamiliar land.  They had fled a wartorn country, and they were happy to be alive, but refugee status was hardly a walk in the park.  Fortunately, they still knew how to farm the land, even if their homeland was hundreds of miles away, across the sea, and occupied by hostile forces.  Here, at least, was a land where they could make a home for themselves. Some of them had to wonder whether this was really permanent.  Was their situation just temporary until their kingdom was restored?  Or were they truly the last people of Baekje, and what would that mean? Either way, it would mean nothing if they didn't work the land and provide for their families.  And so, as with displaced people everywhere, they made the best of the situation.  They had been given land to work, and that was more than they could have asked for.  They might never return to Baekje, but perhaps they could keep a little of it alive for themselves and their descendants. Greetings, everyone, and welcome back.  Last episode we talked about the downfall of Baekje and the defeat of the Yamato forces at the battle of Hakusukinoe, also known as the Battle of Baekgang, in 663.  And yet, something else happened as well: the sovereign, Takara Hime, aka Saimei Tennou, died as the Yamato forces were setting out.  Immediately Prince Naka no Oe took the reins of government.  He would be known to later generations as Tenji Tennou, with Tenji meaning something like “Heavenly Wisdom”. Now Prince Naka no Oe has been in the forefront of many of our episodes so far, so I'd like to start this episode out with a recap of what we've heard about him so far, as all of this is important to remind ourselves of the complex political situation.  I'm going to be dropping – and recapping – a lot of names, but I'll have many of the key individuals listed on the podcast website for folks who want to follow along.  I would note that this episode is going to be a summary, with some extrapolation by me regarding what was actually happening.  Just remember that history, as we've seen time and again, is often more messy and chaotic than we like, and people are more complex than just being purely good or evil.  People rarely make their way to the top of any social hierarchy purely through their good deeds.  To start with, let's go back to before the year 645, when Naka no Oe instigated a coup against Soga no Iruka and Soga no Emishi.  In the Isshi Incident, covered in Episode 106, Naka no Oe had Soga no Iruka murdered in court, in front of his mother, Takara Hime, when she sat on the throne the first time.  And yet, though he could have taken the throne when she abdicated in apparent shock, he didn't.  Instead, he took the role of “Crown Prince”, but this wasn't him just sitting back.  In fact, evidence suggests that he used that position to keep a strong hand on the tiller of the ship of state. Prior to the Isshi Incident of 645, the rule of the Yamato sovereign had been eroded by noble court families.  These families, originally set up to serve the court and its administration, had come to dominate the political structures of the court.  The main branch of the Soga family, in particular, had found its way to power through a series of astute political marriages and the support of a new, foreign religion:  Buddhism.  Soga no Iname, Emishi's grandfather, had married his daughters to the sovereigns, and thus created closer ties between the Soga and the royal line.  He also helped ensure that the offspring of those marriages would be the ones to take over as future sovereigns.  Soga no Iname, himself took the position of Oho-omi, the Great Omi, or the Great Minister, the head of the other ministerial families.  As Prime Minister, he held great sway over the day-to-day running of the court, and execution of much of the administration.  Much of this was covered in previous episodes, but especially episodes 88, 90, 91, 92, 95, 98, 99, and 103. Soga no Umako, who succeeded his father as Oho-omi, was joined in his effort to administer the government by his grand-nephew, Prince Umayado, also known as Shotoku Taishi, son of Tachibana no Toyohi, aka Youmei Tennou, and thus grandson of Umako's sister, Kitashi-hime, and the sovereign known as Kimmei Tennou.  Umayado's aunt, sister to Tachibana no Toyohi, was Kashikiya Hime, or Suiko Tennou.  The three of them:  Soga no Umako, Prince Umayado, and Kashikiya Hime, together oversaw the development of Yamato and the spread of Buddhism.  Buddhism was also controversial at first, but they turned it into another source of ritual power for the state—ritual power that Soga no Umako, Prince Umayado, and even Kashikiya Hime were able to harvest for their own use. Unfortunately, the Crown Prince, Umayado, died before Kashikiya hime, suddenly leaving open the question of who would take the throne.  Soga no Umako himself, passed away two years before Kashikiya Hime.  When she in turn passed away, there was another struggle for the throne, this time between the descendants of Crown Prince Umayado and Soga no Umako.  Eventually, Soga no Umako's son and heir, Soga no Emishi, made sure that a more pliant sovereign, Prince Tamura, would take the throne, and Prince Umayado's own son, Prince Yamashiro no Oe, was cut out of the succession.  Soga no Emishi, serving as prime minister, effectively ran things much as his father had.  When Tamura diedhis queen, Takara Hime, took the throne, rather than passing it back to Umayado's line—no doubt with Emishi's blessing.  He was careful, however, not to provoke direct action against Yamashiro no Oe, possibly due to the reverence in which Yamashiro's father, Prince Umayado, aka the Buddhist Saint Shotoku Taishi, was held.  Meanwhile, Emishi appears to have been cultivating his grandson by way of Prince Tamura, Furubito no Oe, to eventually succeed to the throne, trying to duplicate what his own father Umako and even grandfather had been able to accomplish. Soga no Emishi's son, Soga no Iruka, was not quite so temperate, however.   Who would have thought that growing up at the top of the social hierarchy might make one feel a bit arrogant and entitled?   When Soga no Emishi was ill, Soga no Iruka took over as Prime Minister, and he didn't just stand back.  He decided that he needed to take out Furubito no Oe's competition, and so he went after Yamashiro no Oe and had him killed. Unfortunately for him, he apparently went too far.  There were already those who were not happy with the Soga family's close hold on power—or perhaps more appropriately, this particular line of the Soga family.  This kind of behavior allowed a group of discontented royals and nobility to gain support. According to the popular story recounted in the Nihon Shoki, the primary seed of resistance started with a game of kickball, or kemari.  Nakatomi no Kamako, aka Nakatomi no Kamatari, was the scion of his house, which was dedicated to the worship of the traditional kami of Yamato.  The Nakatomi were ritualists: in charge of chanting ritual prayers, or norito, during court ceremony.  This meant that their powerbase was directly challenged by the increasing role of Buddhism, one of the Soga patriarchs' key influences on the political system. Kamatari was feeling out the politics of the court, and seemed to be seeking the support of royal family members who could help challenge the powerful Soga ministers.  He found that support in two places.  First, in Prince Karu, brother to Takara Hime, the current sovereign, who had been on the throne ever since her husband, Tamura, had passed away.  And then there was the Prince Katsuraki, better known to us, today, as Prince Naka no Oe.  A game of kemari, where a group of players tried to keep a ball in the air as long as they could, using only their feet, was a chance to get close to the Prince.  When Naka no Oe's shoe flew off in the middle of the match, Kamatari ran over to retrieve it.  As he offered the shoe back to its owner, they got to talking, and one of the most impactful bromances in Yamato history was born. The two ended up studying together.  The unification of the Yellow River and Yangzi basin regions under the Sui and Tang, and the expansion of the Silk Road, had repercussions felt all the way across the straits in Yamato.  Naka no Oe and Kamatari were both avid students and were absorbing all that the continent had to throw at them about philosophy and good governance.  As is so often the case, it seems like idealistic students were the fertile ground for revolutionary new thoughts. There were problems implementing their vision, however.  Although the Nihon Shoki claims that Naka no Oe was the Crown Prince, that honor was probably given to Prince Furubito no Oe, who would have no doubt perpetuated the existing power structures at court.  This is something that the Chroniclers, or perhaps those before them, glossed over and may have even tried to retconned, to help bolster the case that Naka no Oe was actually working for the common good and not just involved in a naked power grab for himself.  There is also the question as to where Yamashiro no Oe had stood in the succession, as he likely had a fair number of supporters. With the destruction of Yamashiro no Oe's family, however, the balance of power shifted.  Although Soga no Emishi had long been an influential member of the court, and not solely because of his role as Prime Minister, Soga no Iruka was relatively new to power.  Yamashiro no Oe's family, in turn, likely had a fair number of supporters, and even neutral parties may have been turned off by Iruka's violent methods to suppress an opponent who had already been defeated politically.  Naka no Oe and Kamatari seem to have seized on this discontent againt the Soga, but they needed at least one other conspirator.  They achieved this by offering a marriage alliance with Soga no Kurayamada no Ishikawa no Maro, a lesser member of the Soga household, whose own immediate family had been supporters of Yamashiro no Oe, and so likely had plenty of grievances with his cousins.  Naka no Oe married Ishikawa no Maro's daughter, Wochi no Iratsume, also known as Chinu no Iratsume.  Together, these three—Naka no Oe, Kamatari, and Ishikawa no Maro—brought others into their plot, and finally, in 645, they struck.  Soga no Iruka was killed at court, in front of a shocked Takara Hime and Prince Furubito no Oe.  By the way, this is another thing that suggests to me that Furubito no Oe was the Crown Prince, because why was he front and center at the ceremony, while Naka no Oe was able to skulk around at the edges, tending to things like the guards?  After the assassination at the court – the Isshi Incident -- Naka no Oe gathered forces and went after Soga no Emishi, since they knew they couldn't leave him alive.  With both Soga no Emishi and Soga no Iruka dead, and Takara Hime having abdicated the throne in shock at what had just occurred, Naka no Oe could have taken the throne for himself.  However, in what was probably a rather astute move on his part, he chose not to.  He recognized that Furubito no Oe's claim to the throne was possibly stronger, and those who had supported the Soga would not doubt push for him to take the throne.  And so, instead, he pushed for his uncle, Prince Karu, to ascend as sovereign.  Karu was Takara Hime's brother, and they could use Confucian logic regarding deference to one's elders to support him.  Plus, Karu's hands weren't directly bloodied by the recent conflict. As for Prince Furubito, he saw the way that the winds were blowing.  To avoid being another casualty, he retired from the world, taking the vows of a Buddhist monk.  However, there were still supporters who were trying to put him on the throne and eventually he would be killed, to avoid being used as a rallying point. Prince Karu, known as Jomei Tennou, ruled for around a decade. During that time, Naka no Oe and his reformers helped to cultivate a new image of the state as a bureaucratic monarchy.  Naka no Oe was designated the Crown Prince, and Nakatomi no Kamatari was made the “Inner Prime Minister”, or Naidaijin.  Ishikawa no Maro was made the minister of the  Right, while Abe no Uchimaro was made Minister of the Left, and they ran much of the bureaucracy, but the Naidaijin was a role more directly attached to the royal household, and likely meant that Kamatari was outside of their jurisdiction, falling into a position directly supporting Naka no Oe.  They instituted Tang style rank systems, and set up divisions of the entire archipelago.  They appointed governors of the various countries, now seen as provinces, and made them report up to various ministers, and eventually the sovereign.  After all, if you were going to manage everything, you needed to first and foremost collect the data.  This period is known as the Taika, or Great Change, period, and the reforms are known as the Taika reforms, discussed in episode 108. They even built a large government complex in the form of the Toyosaki Palace, in Naniwa, though this may have been a bit much—for more, check out episodes 112 and 113. Years into the project, though, things seem to have soured, a bit.  Rumors and slander turned Kamatari against his ally, Ishikawa no Maro, resulting in the death of Ishikawa no Maro and much of his family.  Naka no Oe and other members of the royal family eventually abandoned the Naniwa palace complex, leaving now-Emperor Karu and the government officials there to run the day-to-day administration, while much of the court made its way back to the Asuka area.  Karu would later pass away, but the throne still did not pass to Crown Prince Naka no Oe, despite his title.  Instead, the throne went back to Takara Hime.  This was her second reign, and one of only two split reigns like this that we know of.  The Chroniclers, who were creating posthumous titles for the sovereigns, gave her two names—Kogyoku Tennou for her reign up to 645, and then Saimei Tennou for her second reign starting in 655.   During her latter reign, Naka no Oe continued to wield power as the Crown Prince, and the Chroniclers don't really get into why she came back into power.  It may be that Naka no Oe, in his role as Crown Prince, had more freedom: although the sovereign is purportedly the person in power, that position can also be limiting.  There are specific things which the sovereign is supposed to do, rituals in which they are expected to partake.  In addition, there were restrictions on who was allowed into the inner sanctum of the palace, and thus limits on who could interact with the sovereign, and how.  That meant that any sovereign was reliant on intermediaries to know what was going on in their state and to carry out their orders.  As Crown Prince, Naka no Oe may have had more flexibility to do the things he wanted to do, and he could always leverage the sovereign's authority. When Baekje was destroyed, and Yamato decided to go to their aid, Naka no Oe appears to have had a strong hand in raising forces and directing movements, at least within the archipelago.  When Takara Hime passed away rather suddenly, he accompanied her funerary procession much of the way back, and then returned to Tsukushi—Kyushu—to direct the war.   This is the same thing that Toyotomi Hideyoshi would do when he sent troops to Korea in the late 16th century.  Moving headquarters closer to the continent would reduce the time between messages.  Theoretically he could have moved out to the islands of Iki or Tsushima, but I suspect that there were more amenities at Tsukushi, where they even built a palace for Takara Hime—and later Naka no Oe—to reside in.  It was likely not quite as spectacular as the full-blown city that Hideyoshi developed in a matter of months, but the court could also leverage the facilities previously created for the Dazaifu. The war took time.  This wasn't like some “wars” that were more like specific military actions.  This was a war that dragged on for several years, with different waves of ships going over to transport people and supplies.  Things came to a head in the 9th month of 663, roughly October or November on the Western calendar.  The Baekje resistance was under siege, and their only hope was a fleet of Yamato soldiers coming to their aid.  The Yamato fleet met with a much smaller Tang fleet at the mouth of the Baek River—the Hakusukinoe.  They attempted to break through the Tang blockade, but the Tang had positional advantage and were eventually able to counterattack, destroying the Yamato fleet.  Without their relief, the Baekje resistance fell. The remnants of the Yamato army, along with those Baekje nobles that were with them, headed out, fleeing back to the archipelago.  One presumes that there may have been other Baekje nobles, and their families, who had already made the trip. After the entry describing this rout, on the 24th day of the 9th month of 663, we have a gap in the Chronicles of just a little more than 4 months.  We then pick up with Naka no Oe's government starting to look at internal affairs.  For one thing, we are told that he selected his younger brother, the Royal Prince Ohoama, as Crown Prince, and he made updates to the cap-rank system, changing it from 19 ranks to 26 ranks.  The first six ranks remained the same, but the name “kwa”, or “flower”, for the 7th through 10th ranks was changed to “Kin”, meaning “brocade”.  Furthermore, a “middle” rank was added between the Upper and Lower ranks, further distinguishing each group, and adding 6 extra ranks.  Finally, the initial rank, Risshin, was divided into two:  Daiken and Shouken.  We aren't told why, but it likely meant that they could have more granular distinctions in rank. At the same time that was going on, the court also awarded long swords to the senior members of the great families, and short swords to the senior members of lesser families.  Below that, senior members of the Tomo no Miyatsuko and others were given shields and bows and arrows.  Furthermore, the vassals, or kakibe, and the domestic retainers, or yakabe, were settled, to use Aston's translation.  The kanji used in the text appears to refer to settling a decision or standardizing something, rather than settling as in giving a place to live.  It seems to me to mean that the court was settling servants on families: determining what kind and how many servants that various houses could have based on their position in the hierarchy.  I can't help but notice that all of these gifts were very martial in nature.  That does not mean, of course, that they were necessarily because of the war over Baekje, nor that they were in response to the concern about a possible Tang invasion -- we've seen in the past where swords were gifted to people who had served the court --but it is hard not to connect these gifts with recent worries.  We also know that this year, Naka no Oe turned his focus on building defenses, setting up guards and beacon fires on the islands of Tsushima and Iki.   Should any unknown fleet be seen coming to the archipelago, the fires would alert the forces at Kyushu, so they could send word and prepare a defense. In addition, the court built an impressive defense for Tsukushi—for the Dazai itself, the seat of the Yamato government in Kyushu.  It is called the Mizuki, or Water Castle, though at the time “castle” was more about walls and fortifications than the standalone fortress we tend to think of, today.  Along those lines, the Mizuki was an earthen embankment, roughly 1.2 kilometers long, extending from a natural ridgeline to the west across the Mikasa river.  Archeological evidence shows it had a moat, and this line of fortifications would have been a line of defense for the Dazai, should anyone try to invade.  This construction was so large and impressive that you can still see it, even today.  It stands out on the terrain, and it is even visible from overhead photographs. In the third month of 664, we are told that Prince Syeongwang of Baekje and his people, were given a residence at Naniwa.  In fact, even though Baekje was no longer an independent kingdom, there appear to have been thousands of Baekje people now living in Yamato, unable to return home.  Many of these were former nobles of the Baekje court, which Yamato treated as a foreign extension of its own.  Resettling these people would be a major theme for the Chronicles, but we will also see, as we read further on, how their talents were leveraged for the state. Also in the third month, a star fell in the north—it says “in the north of the capital”, but I suspect that anywhere north, south, east, or west of the capital would have seen the same thing “in the north”.  There was also an earthquake, which isn't given any particular significance, beyond its mention as a natural phenomenon. On the 17th day of the 5th month of 664, so roughly 2 months later, we are told that Liu Jen'yuan, the Tang dynasty's general in Baekje, sent Guo Wucong  to Yamato with a letter and gifts.  We aren't told the contents of the letter, but one imagines that this may have been a rather tense exchange.  Yamato had just been involved in open warfare against Tang forces on the peninsula, and they still weren't sure if the Tang empire would come after them next.  Their only real hope on that front was Goguryeo, since the Tang and Silla were still trying to destroy the Goguryeo kingdom, and that may have kept the Tang forces tied up for a while.  No doubt Guo Wucong would have seen some of the defenses that Yamato was constructing during his visit. Guo Wucong would hang around for about seven and a half months.  He was given permission to take his leave on the 4th day of the 10th month.  Naka no Oe had his friend and Inner Prime Minister, Nakatomi no Kamatari send the Buddhist Priest, Chisho, with presents for Guo Wucong, and he and his officers were granted entertainments  before they left as well. Finally, Guo Wucong and his people returned to the Tang on the 12th day of the 12th month. While the delegation from the Tang was in Yamato, we are told of several tragedies.  First was that Soga no Murajiko no Oho-omi had passed away.  Soga no Murajiko appears to have been another son of Soga no Kuramaro, and thus brother to Soga no Ishikawa no Maro.  Unfortunately, we don't have much more on him in the record. Just a month later, we are told that the “Dowager Queen” Shima passed away.  Aston translates this as the Queen Grandmother, suggesting that she was Naka no Oe's grandmother. We are also told, that in the 10th month of 664, around the time that Guo Wucong was given leave to depart, that Yeon Gaesomun, the Prime Minister—though perhaps more correctly the despotic ruler—of Goguryeo, died.  It is said that he asked his children to remain united, but, well, even if we didn't know how it all turned out, I think we would look somewhat skeptically on any idea that they all did exactly as they were told.  Sure enough, in 667 we are told that Gaesomun's eldest son, Namseng, left the capital city of Pyongyang to tour the provinces, and while he was gone his younger brothers conspired with the nobility, and when he came back they refused to let him back in.  So Namseng ran off to the Tang court and apparently helped them destroy his own country. This is largely corroborated by other stories about Goguryeo, though the dates do seem to be off.  Tang records put Gaesomun's death around 666 CE, which the Samguk Sagi appears to follow, but on his tomb the date would appear to be 665.  Confusion like this was easy enough given the different dates and trying to cross-check across different regnal eras.  Sure, there were some commonalities, but it was very easy to miscount something. One last note from the twelfth month of 664—it seems that there were omens of apparent prosperity that came to the court from the island of Awaji.    First, there was rice that grew up in a farmer's pig trough.  The farmer's name is given as Shinuta no Fumibito no Mu, and Mu gathered this rice and stored it up, and thus, every day his wealth increased.  Then there was the bridal bed of Iwaki no Sukuri no Oho, of Kurimoto district.  They claimed that rice grew up at the head of his brides' mattress during her first night's stay with him.  And this wasn't just some brand new shoot, but overnight it formed an ear, and by the morning it bent down and ripened.  Then, the following night, another ear was formed.  When the bride went out into the courtyard, two keys fell down from heaven, and after she gave them to her husband, Oho, he went on to become a wealthy man. The exact purpose of these stories is unclear, but it seems to be that the Chroniclers are choosing to focus on stories of wealth and growth, which speak to how they wanted this reign as a whole, including the sovereign, to be remembered. However, more tragedy struck the following year, in 665,  when Hashibito, another Dowager Queen – this time the wife of Karu, aka Koutoku Tennou - passed away on the 25th day of the 2nd month.  On the first day of the 3rd month, 330 people took Buddhist vows for her sake. We are also told that in the second month the ranks of Baekje were cross-referenced with the ranks of Yamato, and then ranks were given out to some of the Baekje nobles that had come over to Yamato.  Kwisil Chipsa, who was originally ranked “Dalsol” in Baekje, was accorded “Lower Shoukin”.  That was rank 12 of the 26.  In comparison, “Dalsol” seems to have been the 2nd rank of 16 in Baekje.  Along with handing out rank, over 400 Baekje commoners, both men and women, were given residence in the Kanzaki district in Afumi.  This appears to be an area along the Aichi river, running from the Suzuka Mountains, west towards Lake Biwa. The court granted them rice-lands in the following month.  At the same time, several high ranking Baekje nobles were put in charge of building castles at strategic points around the archipelago.  These included one castle in Nagato, as well as the castles of Ohono and Woyogi, in Tsukushi.  Two years later, in 667, we also see the building of Takayasu castle, in Yamato and Yashima castle in Yamada, in Sanuki—modern Kagawa, on Shikoku, facing the Seto Inland Sea passageway.  Kaneda castle in Tsushima was also a Baekje-built one. We mentioned something about these castles last episode.  They were in the Baekje style, and as I said, the term “castle” here is more about the walls, which were largely made of rammed earth ramparts.  This means that you pile up earth and dirt in a layer and then the laborers use tools specifically to tamp it down until it is thick and hard.  Then another layer is piled on top and the process is repeated.  These walls were often placed on mountain tops, and they would follow the terrain, making them places that were easy to defend.  Beyond that, they didn't necessarily have a donjon keep or anything like that—maybe a tower so that one could see a little further, but being at the top of a mountain usually provided all the visual cues that one needed. We know there were other castles made as well.  For example, I mentioned last week about Kinojo, in Okayama, the ancient Kibi area.  Kinojo is not mentioned in the Nihon Shoki, but it clearly existed back then, and matches the general description of a 7th century mountain castle as built in Baekje.  The name means Demon Castle, and there is a story about it that is connected to the local Kibitsu Jinja—the Shrine to Prince Kibi.  According to legend, Kibitsu Hiko, aka Prince Kibitsu or, perhaps more appropriately, the Prince of Kibi, came to the area around the time of the Mimaki Iribiko, so probably about the 3rd century, at the head of a large force.  Kibitsu Hiko had come to defeat the demon, Ura, who lived in the nearby castle, hence Kinojo, and legend says that he freed the people from the demon's rule. As I also mentioned, last week, this particular castle may have ended up in the Momotaro story.  There are those who believe that the story of Momotarou is based on the story of Prince Kibitsu Hiko, and his defeat of the so-called demon, “Ura”.   Certainly the story has grown more fantastical, and less connected to the ancient history of the Kibi region, but it still may have its origin in a much more standard legend of a founding prince of the ancient Kibi kingdom that was later changed into a fairy tale.   More likely, the castle was built by a Baekje nobleman, often thought to be a prince, who settled in the area.  There is the possibility that the demon's name “Ura” came from a mistranslation of his name, or it is also possible that he was unrelated to the story at all.  The Kibitsu Hiko legend may have incorporated the castle, Kinojo, at a later date, once people had forgotten when and why the castle was actually built. It would make sense if Kinojo had been built as part of the defenses for Yamato, as that area overlooks a large part of the fertile plains of Okayama and out beyond Kojima to the Seto Inland Sea -- it is perched over a key overland route from the western edge of Honshu to Yamato, and there would have been several ways to signal boats to put to sea to intercept forces on the water.  . This all suggests to me that Kinojo was probably part of Naka no Oe's castle-building effort, even if it isn't specifically remembered in the Chronicle.  But building castles wasn't enough to bring peace of mind that Yamato would survive a Tang invasion, and it is possibly as a defensive measure that Naka no Oe would go on to do something truly incredible—he would eventually move the capital from Asuka and Naniwa all the way to the shores of Lake Biwa itself, establishing the Ohotsu palace.  This was a truly extreme step that didn't endear Naka no Oe to the court, but it had several advantages.  For one thing, this move pulled the capital further away from the sea routes, meaning that if they were attacked, they had a more defensible position.  Even more so than Yamato, the Afumi region around Lake Biwa is surrounded by mountains, with a few narrow passes that restricted movement in and out. One of these is the famous Sekigahara, which remained a choke point even up to modern times.  The name even means the Field of the Barrier, indicating the barrier and checkpoint that had been set up there in ancient times.  Moving the capital also pulled the court away from some of the previous political centers, which may have been another feature that made it attractive to Naka no Oe.  Many capital moves have been made, at least in part, to get farther away from strong Buddhist temples, and this certainly would have moved things out of the Asuka region, which by now was a hotbed of Buddhist temple activity. But we'll talk about that all more, next episode.  Until then, thank you once again for listening and for all of your support. 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Ramadan is the holy month of fasting for many Muslims around the world. - イスラム教徒の人々にとって今月はとても神聖な月「ラマダン」です。断食をすることで感謝の気持ちや自制心、信仰心を高めます。

Jeff 'Chalkx' Fox and Daniel 'Gumby' Vreeland are back in your earholes with their RIZIN 50 betting guide! Japan's top MMA promotion is up and running in Kagawa, Japan this Saturday night (North American time) with an exciting fight card. We've got the bantamweight title on the line in the main event, two former UFC fighters on the card, and another former RIZIN champ on the undercard. Listen in and tag along on the winning plays!Time Stamps:0:00 - Intro4:26 - Yuki Ito vs Tony Laramie8:06 - Spike Carlyle vs Takeshi Izumi13:02 - Luiz Gustavo vs Shunta Nomura16:41 - Chihiro Suzuki vs Karshyga Dautbek22:30 - Naoki Inoue vs Yuki Motoya Exclusive SGPN Bonuses And Linkshttp://linktr.ee/sportsgamblingpodcastFollow The Sports Gambling Podcast X/Twitter - https://x.com/GamblingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/sportsgamblingpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@gamblingpodcastFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/sportsgamblingpodcastFollow The Sports Gambling Podcast HostsSean Green - http://www.twitter.com/seantgreenRyan Kramer - http://www.twitter.com/kramercentricGambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER CO, DC, IL, IN, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA)21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS, NV), 1-800 BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI)

Jeff 'Chalkx' Fox and Daniel 'Gumby' Vreeland are back in your earholes with their RIZIN 50 betting guide! Japan's top MMA promotion is up and running in Kagawa, Japan this Saturday night (North American time) with an exciting fight card. We've got the bantamweight title on the line in the main event, two former UFC fighters on the card, and another former RIZIN champ on the undercard. Listen in and tag along on the winning plays! Time Stamps:0:00 - Intro4:26 - Yuki Ito vs Tony Laramie8:06 - Spike Carlyle vs Takeshi Izumi13:02 - Luiz Gustavo vs Shunta Nomura16:41 - Chihiro Suzuki vs Karshyga Dautbek22:30 - Naoki Inoue vs Yuki Motoya Exclusive SGPN Bonuses And Linkshttp://linktr.ee/sportsgamblingpodcastFollow The Sports Gambling Podcast X/Twitter - https://x.com/GamblingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/sportsgamblingpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@gamblingpodcastFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/sportsgamblingpodcastFOLLOW The Hosts On Social MediaJeff Fox - http://www.twitter.com/jefffoxwriterDaniel Vreeland - http://www.twitter.com/gumbyvreelandShow - http://www.twitter.com/sgpnmmaGambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER CO, DC, IL, IN, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA)21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS, NV), 1-800 BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI)

Episode Summary: In this episode of DriveTime Debrief, we explore the powerful practice of forest bathing, its scientifically-backed benefits, and how physicians can incorporate it into their busy lives. Originating in Japan in the 1980s, forest bathing, or Shinrin-Yoku, is a nature-immersion technique that has proven benefits for mental health, immune function, and cardiovascular well-being. Discover how spending even 10–15 minutes in nature can help reduce stress, boost immunity, and improve mindfulness. We share actionable tips to make forest bathing part of your routine and discuss how to introduce it to patients as a complementary wellness tool. What You'll Learn in This Episode: What Is Forest Bathing? Origin: Japanese preventative healthcare practice from the 1980s. Definition: Mindful immersion in nature to engage all the senses. Why It's Relevant for Physicians: High burnout rates in healthcare. Nature-based therapies as a tool for stress management and mental health support. The Science Behind Forest Bathing: Stress Reduction: 2010 study: Forest bathing lowers cortisol levels, blood pressure, and heart rate. Phytoncides from trees enhance relaxation. Immune Function: Dr. Ching Lee's research: Forest immersion boosts natural killer cells and immune health. Mental Health: 2019 meta-analysis: Reduces anxiety, depression, and fatigue by fostering mindfulness. Cardiovascular Health: 2011 study: Improves heart rate variability and parasympathetic tone. Practical Applications for Physicians: Micro-Doses of Nature: Visit parks or gardens for 10–15 minutes during breaks or after work. Weekend Retreats: Dedicate time for hiking, camping, or nature immersion. Mindful Nature Walks: Engage senses—listen to leaves, smell evergreens, touch tree bark. Techniques for Forest Bathing: Leave technology behind. Walk slowly with no set destination. Pause to sit, observe, and reflect. Introducing Forest Bathing to Patients: Encourage outdoor time for stress relief. Provide resources like local parks or trails. Share evidence-based benefits to improve adherence. Addressing Barriers: Lack of green spaces: Opt for urban parks, indoor plants, or natural soundscapes. Limited time: Start with brief 5–10 minute sessions. Weekly Homework Challenge: Take 10–15 minutes this week to immerse yourself in nature. Notice how you feel before and after. If you're unable to get outside, try listening to a natural soundscape or adding greenery indoors. We'd love to hear about your experience! Email us at podcast@thewholephysician.com. Resources Mentioned: Free Video: How to Crush Physician Burnout for Good Without Cutting Back Hours, Quitting Medicine, or Suffering in Silence. Studies referenced (available in the show notes). Connect with Us: If you're feeling stressed or burned out, schedule a session with one of our physician coaches. You are whole, you are a gift to medicine, and the work you do matters. Tune in Next Week: Join us for another episode focused on practical wellness strategies for busy physicians! Resources: Talk to a physician coach with our complimentary Physician Wellness Triage Free Video: “How to Crush Physician Burnout (for Good) without Cutting Back Hours, Quitting Medicine, or Suffering in Silence.” Park, B.-J., Tsunetsugu, Y., Kasetani, T., Kagawa, T., & Miyazaki, Y. (2010). The physiological effects of Shinrin-yoku (taking in the forest atmosphere or forest bathing): Evidence from field experiments in 24 forests across Japan. Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine, 15(1), 18–26. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12199-009-0086-9 Li, Q. (2010). Effect of forest bathing trips on human immune function. Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine, 15(1), 9–17. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12199-008-0068-3 Kotera, Y., Richardson, M., & Sheffield, D. (2019). Effects of Shinrin-yoku (forest bathing) and nature therapy on mental health: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Frontiers in Psychology, 10, 1–12. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.02067 Lee, J., Park, B.-J., Tsunetsugu, Y., Kagawa, T., & Miyazaki, Y. (2011). The restorative effects of viewing real forest landscapes: Based on a comparison with urban landscapes. Scandinavian Journal of Forest Research, 26(3), 227–234. https://doi.org/10.1080/02827581.2011.564567 Hansen, M. M., Jones, R., & Tocchini, K. (2017). Shinrin-Yoku (forest bathing) and nature therapy: A state-of-the-art review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 14(8), 851. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph14080851

Japanese opposition candidate Junya Ogawa is facing a tough battle in his district in Sunday's general election, especially since he is without organized votes from the Japanese Communist Party.

Typhoon 13 Approaches Okinawa; Automated Bus Trials Begin in Kagawa, & more… English news from Japan for September 13th, 2024. Transcription available at https://japandailynews.com/2024/09/13/news.html

ジェニのピカピカ日本語へようこそ。 今日は、前回に引き続き私たちのウェブカフェでご紹介した日本のローカルフードについてご紹介します。 今日は香川県の「讃岐うどん」、沖縄の「ちんすこう」をご紹介します。 お楽しみください。 Welcome to Jenni's Pika Pika Japanese. Today, continuing from the previous installment of our web café, I would like to introduce you to some Japanese local foods. Today we will introduce “Sanuki Udon” from Kagawa Prefecture and “Chinsuko” from Okinawa. Enjoy! Bienvenidos a Jeni's Pika Pika Japanese. Hoy, continuamos desde nuestro web café anterior, donde les presentamos algunas comidas japonesas locales. Hoy presentamos Sanuki Udon de la prefectura de Kagawa y Chinsuko de Okinawa. Que aproveche.

Night 4 of the G1 Climax 34 was pretty good, but completely skippable, even if the main event was tremendous. Let's break it down! Night 4: July 25, 2024 from the Sunmesse Kagawa in Takamatsu, Kagawa, Japan. B BLOCK MATCHES Boltin Oleg vs Hirooki Goto Jeff Cobb vs Ren Narita El Phantasmo vs Yota Tsuji David Finlay vs HENARE Konosuke Takeshita vs Yuya Uemura

BVB kompakt am Morgen - 25.07.2024 Sicher dir unser Angebot für echte BVB-Fans: Nur 1 Euro für 4 Wochen! Einfach hier entlang: https://www.ruhrnachrichten.de/bvbpodcast Hier geht's zu unseren Artikeln: BVB beendet Asienreise - doch für Sahin und Kehl fängt die Arbeit jetzt erst richtig an: https://www.ruhrnachrichten.de/bvb/bvb-beendet-asienreise-doch-fuer-sahin-und-kehl-faengt-die-arbeit-jetzt-erst-richtig-an-w913378-2001301551/ Kagawa-Wiedersehen zum Abschluss der Asienreise: https://www.ruhrnachrichten.de/bvb/bvb-wiedersehen-mit-shinji-kagawa-testspiel-gegen-cerezo-osaka-im-live-ticker-w912602-2001299918/ BVB-Geschäftsführer Carsten Cramer Wir sind am absoluten Limit: https://www.ruhrnachrichten.de/bvb/deutliche-worte-von-bvb-geschaeftsfuehrer-carsten-cramer-wir-sind-am-absoluten-limit-w913353-2001301670/ Du möchtest deine Werbung in diesem und vielen anderen Podcasts schalten? Kein Problem!Für deinen Zugang zu zielgerichteter Podcast-Werbung, klicke hier.Audiomarktplatz.de - Geschichten, die bleiben - überall und jederzeit! Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen? Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich. Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.Gern unterstützen wir dich bei deiner Podcast-Produktion.

BVB kompakt am Morgen - 25.07.2024 Sicher dir unser Angebot für echte BVB-Fans: Nur 1 Euro für 4 Wochen! Einfach hier entlang: https://www.ruhrnachrichten.de/bvbpodcast Hier geht's zu unseren Artikeln: BVB beendet Asienreise - doch für Sahin und Kehl fängt die Arbeit jetzt erst richtig an: https://www.ruhrnachrichten.de/bvb/bvb-beendet-asienreise-doch-fuer-sahin-und-kehl-faengt-die-arbeit-jetzt-erst-richtig-an-w913378-2001301551/ Kagawa-Wiedersehen zum Abschluss der Asienreise: https://www.ruhrnachrichten.de/bvb/bvb-wiedersehen-mit-shinji-kagawa-testspiel-gegen-cerezo-osaka-im-live-ticker-w912602-2001299918/ BVB-Geschäftsführer Carsten Cramer Wir sind am absoluten Limit: https://www.ruhrnachrichten.de/bvb/deutliche-worte-von-bvb-geschaeftsfuehrer-carsten-cramer-wir-sind-am-absoluten-limit-w913353-2001301670/ Du möchtest deine Werbung in diesem und vielen anderen Podcasts schalten? Kein Problem!Für deinen Zugang zu zielgerichteter Podcast-Werbung, klicke hier.Audiomarktplatz.de - Geschichten, die bleiben - überall und jederzeit! Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen? Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich. Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.Gern unterstützen wir dich bei deiner Podcast-Produktion.

BVB kompakt am Morgen - 25.07.2024 Sicher dir unser Angebot für echte BVB-Fans: Nur 1 Euro für 4 Wochen! Einfach hier entlang: https://www.ruhrnachrichten.de/bvbpodcast Hier geht's zu unseren Artikeln: BVB beendet Asienreise - doch für Sahin und Kehl fängt die Arbeit jetzt erst richtig an: https://www.ruhrnachrichten.de/bvb/bvb-beendet-asienreise-doch-fuer-sahin-und-kehl-faengt-die-arbeit-jetzt-erst-richtig-an-w913378-2001301551/ Kagawa-Wiedersehen zum Abschluss der Asienreise: https://www.ruhrnachrichten.de/bvb/bvb-wiedersehen-mit-shinji-kagawa-testspiel-gegen-cerezo-osaka-im-live-ticker-w912602-2001299918/ BVB-Geschäftsführer Carsten Cramer Wir sind am absoluten Limit: https://www.ruhrnachrichten.de/bvb/deutliche-worte-von-bvb-geschaeftsfuehrer-carsten-cramer-wir-sind-am-absoluten-limit-w913353-2001301670/ Du möchtest deine Werbung in diesem und vielen anderen Podcasts schalten? Kein Problem!Für deinen Zugang zu zielgerichteter Podcast-Werbung, klicke hier.Audiomarktplatz.de - Geschichten, die bleiben - überall und jederzeit! Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen? Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich. Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.Gern unterstützen wir dich bei deiner Podcast-Produktion.

Der BVB erlebt eine Asienreise im Schnelldurchlauf. Sahin und Kehl ziehen nach dem 3:2 gegen Osaka ein positives Fazit. Doch die Arbeit geht jetzt erst richtig los.

Welcome to a very special episode of Lost Without Japan, where we sit down with Toto from Megijima Island Guest House and Cafe Megino as we discuss what services are offered to you, the Lost Without Japan Listener. Website: http://megijima-megino.com/  Address:   4531-2 Megicho, Takamatsu, Kagawa 760-0092, Japan Email: megijima.guesthouse@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megijima.guesthouse/  Tripadvisor:  https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g298232-d16797657-Reviews-Megijima_Guesthouse_Cafe_Megino-Takamatsu_Kagawa_Prefecture_Shikoku.html Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Megino.Megijimaislandguesthouse Song Of The Show: One Piece Opening 1~Die Legende~(Deutsch-German) https://youtu.be/A1Xw31qQRGo?si=WtavIu6by2IAc4NE  As always, the link to our shows Google Resource doc can be found at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WEVbRmvn8jzxOZPDaypl3UAjxbs1OOSWSftFW1BYXpI/edit#  Lost Without Japan Email:  lostwithoutjapan@gmail.com Instagram For Lost Without Japan:  https://www.instagram.com/lostwithoutjapan/   

The MEXT Scholarship deadline is quickly approaching (May 24, 2024 for the Nashville Consulate). But what is a MEXT Scholarship Program? The Krewe is digging into this today. We sit down with returning guest Tye Ebel, JET/MEXT Coordinator for the Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville, & a current MEXT research scholar, William Archambeault. Through both conversations, they share some excellent insight into the application process and the programs as a whole. Don't miss out!------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode (timestamps [hh:mm:ss] where you can find the code)!Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan!  (00:58:20)------ MEXT Scholarship Program-Related Links ------MEXT Scholarship Information Page (Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville's Page)Embassy of Japan's Consulate Guide (What's Your Consulate)William's Japan Times Articles------ Past KOJ Study/Work in Japan Episodes ------2024 JET Program Tips & Updates ft. Tye Ebel & Jonathan Contrades of Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville (S4B)Find Your Japan Dream Job Today! ft. Kasia Lynch of Ikigai Connections (S4E9)Studying Abroad in Japan (S2E6)Applying for the JET Program ft. Tye Ebel (S2E4)Accepted for the JET Program... Now What? ft. Megan DeVille (S1E17)------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event CalendarJapan Club Crawfish Boil (Sunday, May 11 - Registration Required by May 5)"YOJIMBO" Screening at Margaret Place (Thursday, May 16)

Oh boy. Our artist in residence, Dasein, the “Mr. Gondo” of music making, showed up for Kurosawa and got some crazy banter about Hemorrhoids, automatic doors, our most intoxicated episodes, and finally High and Low', Akira Kurosawa's 1963 masterpiece. After a string of period pieces, almost all of which starred or co-starred Toshirô Mifune, Kurosawa adapts the 1963 American serial crime novel ‘King's Ranson', which may very well be the absolute GOAT of detective films. Yeah, including the noirs, film nerds! Go watch ‘Memories of Murder', ‘Se7en', and ‘Zodiac', and then come back and listen to our episodes from a few years ago. We'll give some context of the 1963 film year, rank our favorite Kurosawas, and drink some beer while loving movies!  
Our phone number is 646-484-9298, it accepts texts or voice messages.  0:00 Intro; 9:56 Gripes; 15:53 Films of 1984; 30:52 ‘High and Low; 1:24:23 What You Been Watching?; 01:37:07 Next Week's Episode Teaser Additional Cast/Crew/Mentions: Tatsuya Nakadai, Kyôko Kagawa, Isao Kimura, Kenjirô Ishiyama, Takeshi Katô, Takashi Shimura, Hideo Oguni, Eljirô Hisaita, Evan Hunter, Stephen Spielberg.  Hosts: Dave Green, Jeff Ostermueller, John Say Guest: Dasein  Edited & Produced by Dave Green. Beer Sponsor: Carlos Barrozo Music Sponsor: Dasein Dasein on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/77H3GPgYigeKNlZKGx11KZ 
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Dive into my personal journey from the tranquil shores of Kagawa to the vibrant streets of Osaka. I discuss my reasons for moving, the challenges I faced, and how this change reflects broader life choices. Ideal for anyone contemplating a similar transition. These descriptions offer a concise yet detailed overview, enticing listeners who are curious about life changes and cultural adjustments within Japan. Check out our transcripts, video podcasts, and Japanese learning resources at⁠⁠: https://sayurisaying.com/from-kagawa-to-osaka-my-journey Please consider a donation to support this podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/sayurisaying⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Embark on an exploration of Japan's decorative manhole covers, from Kagawa's Slowpoke to Osaka Castle motifs. Learn about the community of "manholers" who collect manhole cards and how these colorful covers serve as a canvas for expressing local identity and culture. This episode reveals the surprising artistry found in everyday streetscapes and the story behind this fascinating aspect of Japanese urban design. Check out our transcripts, video podcasts, and Japanese learning resources at⁠⁠: https://sayurisaying.com/japan-manhole-covers-exploration Please consider a donation to support this podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/sayurisaying⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Ep.48 ドラマやアニメによく出てくる文化祭や修学旅行は、日本の学校ならではの学校行事。このような行事を通して、日本の学生たちは楽しい学生生活を送っています！今回は、なおやの思い出話をシェアしながら、1年の間にどんな学校行事があるのか、話しました！ If you watched any Japanese TV dramas and anime before, you may heard about "Bunka-sai" or "Shugaku-ryokou". Students here in Japan always enjoy lots of events in their schools or campus life. Let's see how Naoya had his fun school life before! ↓↓番組についての感想や話してほしいトピックがあれば、こちらまで↓↓ Email: ernestnaoya1994@gmail.com ↑↑ Share your thoughts and request to us through the email above! ↑↑ 個人SNS / Personal Social Media AC Ernest's Instagram: @ernest_mkc Naoya's Instagram: @japanese_teacher_n

Day Trip to the Islands off of Shikkoku in the  Kagawa prefecture LWJ Season 3 Ep 14 TimeStamp for start of our talk on the islands off of Takamatsu is: 6:00 Follow the link to share your own story of Japan or our show for the three year celebration this summer :). Link available on my story and in the show's resource document :). https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdP0PK6DsDTo3HFXxxlICFsEF91c-Wr10CeKeREdrqWjg9BrA/viewform?usp=sf_link    Lost Without Japan Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lostwithoutjapan/  Please Consider Kindly Supporting Our Crowd Funded Show By Supporting Us Through Our Shows Patreon: https://patreon.com/lostwithoutjapanpodcast?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Google Shared Maps For This Episode:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/HqwWKZBmzk8DeMiB6 JR Hotel Clement Takamatsu: https://advance.reservation.jp/jr_clement/stay_pc/rsv/index.aspx?hi_id=1&lang=en-US  Heisei Car Rental:  https://www.heisei-car.jp/global/en/camping-cars/  Shikoku Ferry: (There are multiple ferries in the area, make sure the one you choose will take you to where you want to go before purchasing a ticket) http://www.shikokuferry.com/  Megijima CampGround:  https://www.my-kagawa.jp/point/381/  女木島野営場 Megijima Campsite:  女木島野営場 Google Map Link Megijima Guest House & Cafe Megino:  女木島ゲストハウス&カフェ Megino:  https://book.checkinn.jp/en/b26ca9cc1b323f89a0eb1c5a9d2681957227953c3a4a553f4d8fb7b321431907/pkg?from=2024-02-19&to=2024-02-20&ep=61&er=2&people=2&tab=room  Ogijima Lighthouse Campground and Food Services: https://ogijima.site/camp/  Sunset and Cat House (Cafe) https://ogi-sunset-cat-house.business.site/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=referral#gallery Song of the Show:  Is truly fitting for today's talk: Private Beach by the Japanese band SOFFet https://youtu.be/Yi12Dpok9aI?si=6gvo7O0xyiAajlfb  Link to Google Doc that includes Google maps for all cities covered on Lost Without Japan, as well as the link to Amazon for travel purchase recommendations and other useful information for your travel to Japan can be found at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WEVbRmvn8jzxOZPDaypl3UAjxbs1OOSWSftFW1BYXpI/edit?usp=sharing   

In this episode, explore my journey from the serene Kagawa countryside to the vibrant streets of Osaka. Discover the city's unique offerings, from professional voice training to pioneering 3D body scans for perfecting underwear fit. While savoring the convenience of urban living and its unique services, I also contemplate the challenges it brings, such as navigating through crowded spaces and managing higher living costs, presenting a comprehensive narrative of life in Japan's lively metropolis. Check out our transcripts, video podcasts, and Japanese learning resources at⁠⁠: https://sayurisaying.com/osaka-city-lights-urban-delights/ Please consider a donation to support this podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/sayurisaying⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

What? Bonus content, already?! That's right! The Krewe is here with a surprise bonus episode to talk about the 2024 JET Program Application Cycle. Returning guest Tye Ebel, JET Coordinator for the Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville, is back, this time with his colleague Jonathan Contrades, Culture Coordinator at the same consulate. Together, they share some excellent insight & updates (along with crucial tips & tricks) to tackling and approaching this year's JET Application.. from Statement of Purpose (SOP) tips to handling referral letters. Don't miss out!------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode (timestamps [hh:mm:ss] where you can find the code)!Liquid IV Offer Link  to save 20% Off your Entire Order! (00:01:06)Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan!  (00:42:40)------ JET Program-Related Links ------JET Program USA Application PortalJET Program USA WebsiteJET Programme International WebsiteJETAA Mid-South (JET Alumni Chapter for New Orleans area, as well as LA, AR, MS) Facebook GroupJETAA Mid-South SiteMemphis Japan Fest (11/05/2023)------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event Calendar11/5/23 - Kwaidan Book Club: Never Let Me Go11/9/23 - JSNO Annual Meeting 202311/18/23 - Ikebana Workshop11/29/23 - Spirited Away Screening @ Margaret Place (Link TBD)

A big upset, a couple of surprise wins and a slew of eliminations are on topic for today's daily recap! Night 11: August 1, 2023 from the Takamatsu City Gym in Kagawa. A BLOCK MATCHES Kaito Kiyomiya vs Hikuleo Ren Narita vs Chase Owens SANADA vs Gabe Kidd Shota Umino vs Yota Tsuji B BLOCK MATCHES YOSHI-HASHI vs Great-O-Khan El Phantasmo vs Taichi Will Ospreay vs Tanga Loa Kazuchika Okada vs KENTA

Douglas Brooks has spent his career as an apprentice, researcher, and teacher of traditional Japanese wooden boats. Doug's home base is in Vermont, USA, but he has been to Japan over 25 times and has been to all 47 prefectures of Japan to research, build and even teach at various Japanese boatmaking projects. #japan #boatbuilding #woodenboats #craft #japaneseculture We catch up with Doug here while he is finishing a set of boats in Kagawa, Japan this month- so this is a fantastic chance to catch up with him in the same time zone and talk about his apprenticeships, book, work, passion, and insights for the traditional art of Japanese boatbuilding.Douglas Brooks Links:https://linktr.ee/douglasbrooksFrom his website: Douglas has many years of experience training with masters of traditional Japanese boatbuilding, building boats himself, running workshops and seminars for students and is the author of the book "Japanese Wooden Boatbuilding". About the book: "This is the story of my apprenticeships with Japanese masters to build five unique and endangered traditional boats. It is part ethnography, part instruction, and part my personal reflections on preserving a craft tradition on the brink of extinction. Over the course of 17 trips to Japan, I have travelled over 30,000 miles to seek out and interview Japan's elderly master boat builders; I built boats with five of them, all in their seventies and eighties, between 1996 and 2010. For most of them, I was their sole and last apprentice." Order a signed copy of the book from Douglas Brooks website: http://www.douglasbrooksboatbuilding.com/japanese_wooden_boatbuilding.htmlPlease support Joy's work producing & hosting the Seek Sustainable Japan talkshow-podcastJoy (JJ) is originally from Hawaii and long-time Hiroshima-based guide, entrepreneur, writer, content-creator, educator and consultant focused on positive solutions for more sustainable travel and business in Japan. Co-founder GetHiroshima | Founder InboundAmbassadorBusiness Website: https://www.inboundambassador.com/My view of sustainability = creating a better future for all by balancing the needs of people and planet with profits.|| SUPPORT joy by joining as a monthly member:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbjRdeieOLGes008y_I9y5Q/joinPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/jjwalshBuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jjwalsh-------------------------------Big thanks to Casey Bean for the background music used in this podcast. The Beanpod - Casey Bean - listen in to Casey's stories of life in rural Japan https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-beanpod-podcast/id1466025228

Zelda art preservationist History of Hyrule joins the pod to talk all about old school Zelda art. Magazines, strategy guides, board games, there's a ton of hidden Zelda art out there and we get into finding it and making it available in the 21st century. I also dish out the best strategies for Advance Wars 1 + 2 Reboot Camp, report on The Super Mario Bros Movie experience from Japan, and decide whether or not I should take a half day train ride to a Slowpoke Park. Follow our guest: Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoryofHyrule Linktree: https://linktr.ee/historyofhyrule Save on EPOS Gaming Audio Gear (Code: EPOSFRIEND15): https://www.eposaudio.com/gaming (0:00) - Intro Feature (1:05) - Retro Zelda Art Preservation w/ History of Hyrule Games (36:38) - Advance Wars 1 + 2 Reboot Camp (46:43) - The Super Mario Bros. Movie in Japan News (52:40) - Tears of the Kingdom has leaked (no spoilers!) (53:21) - Slowpoke Park opens up in Kagawa (53:21) - Game and Watch Tetris prototype resurfaces (54:46) - This Week in Tokyo (55:57) - Closing Social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelife Website: https://tokyogamelife.com/ Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! Send questions and suggestions to: tokyogamelife@gmail.com

Die Pause ist vorbei. Wir sind zurück mit einer neuen Staffel "Done Deals". In dieser Staffel dreht sich alles um die größten, wichtigsten und spektakulärsten Deals in der Bundesliga seit 2000. In den kommenden Wochen wird jeden Donnerstag ein Verein und seine wichtigsten Deals unter die Lupe genommen. Dabei helfen uns prominente Experten, die selbst dabei waren und ihre Eindrücke schildern. In dieser Start-Episode wählen Max Ropers und Fabian Knottnerus die 10 wichtigsten Transfers. Keine leichte Aufgabe und viel Diskussionspotenzial. Unsere Kriterien: Hat der Transfer den Verein zum Positiven verändert, Hat der Transfer die Kräfteverhältnisse der Liga verändert Hat der Transfer einen direkten Konkurrenten erheblich geschwächt? Werbung: [Finanzguru App downloaden] (https://app.adjust.com/56ulv75) Mit dem Code "TRANSFER" bekommen Transfermarkt-Fans Finanzguru Plus für 3 Monate gratis! Let's go! Checkt dazu alle Statistiken, Spielerprofile und vieles mehr auf Transfermarkt. Abonniert den Podcast und ratet uns auf Spotify und iTunes!

I spoke with Sensei Scott Langley (7th Dan) about his latest book, A Sustainable Karate-ka: A Small Book About a Long Journey. We discussed motivation, the elements of being a sustainable karate-ka and instructor, how to keep on keeping on, how karate is not a thing but a karate-ka is, and his advice for karate-ka who have just started and those who have trained for many years. Background to the book: “From a prematurely early age, I have been concerned with the longevity of my karate journey. Before I was anywhere near my prime. I was already predicting my decline and busied myself with ideas of how to counteract my natural tendencies to be lazy, fat and aging. Now, as I approach my fiftieth birthday, I am somewhat justified in my anxiety over general decline. Therefore, I have written a short book about the long journey I embarked upon all those years ago. This book is about me, no one else. However, I do hope that the lessons I have learnt as I meandered through life speak to you a little. This book isn't about making big gestures or disclosing huge revelations. It doesn't contain secrets or answers to mysteries and enigmas. It doesn't even share salacious gossip about well-known karate-ka (I am sorry to say.) What it does contain is how I have approached the difficult question of how do we keep on keeping on? So, I do hope you enjoy how I have tried to become a Sustainable Karate-ka” About Sensei Scott Langley 7th Dan: Scott is one of the youngest people ever to win the World Championships and has over 30 years' experience practicing and teaching karate. Scott has been practicing martial arts since the age of 5, however, he started his karate career proper in 1986 under the instruction of Howard Milson, a senior member of Kodokai and one of the very few 5th dans in the UK at the time. Scott trained hard with Howard and Kato Sensei and gained shodan in 1992. After travelling to Japan with Kato Sensei in 1993, Scott started university in Staffordshire and trained on a daily basis with him. During this time, he assisted Kato Sensei teaching around the UK and Europe. Scott also competed regularly, winning, both in kata and kumite, the National Championships five times, European Championships three times, and the 1996 JKA World Championships in Moscow. Building on this success, Scott travelled once more to Japan in 1997 and started to train full time at the JKA (Asai fraction) Hombu dojo. Under constant pressure from the instruction of Asai, Abe, Yahara, Kagawa, Isaka, Yamaguchi etc, Scott went from strength to strength and in 1998 was asked to enter the instructor's course. Unfortunately, an injured knee prevented this, so after considerable rehabilitation, Scott, along with Yasuhisa Inada, entered the course in 2000 and became the first instructor's course class of the newly formed Japan Karate Shotorenmei. Two intensive years later, Scott graduated from the course and became the fifth non-Japanese person ever to do so (JKA/JKS). Feeling it was time to move on and encouraged by the hombu dojo to develop JKS karate, Scott moved to Ireland. From 2002 until 2013 Scott was the Technical Director of the JKS GB & Ireland and the Chief Instructor of JKS Ireland's Hombu Dojo. In that time the group grew from 4 clubs to 120 clubs, making it the biggest single style group in the British Isles. His own club also grew from the initial 8 members that showed up first night, to over 500 members and four full time instructors. Scott is the best selling author of Karate Stupid and Karate Clever which tell much of Scott's karate journey so far. Scott trains daily at the dojo with the other Sensei and takes the adult classes on Monday and Thursday nights.  He spends most of his weekends travelling around Great Britain and Europe teaching at seminars. However, he likes to surprise the kids every now and then so he might drop in on any class any time. “Scott Langley is one of the few instructors to have learnt karate in Japan from the source. He teaches the true art of karate. In Europe this is very rare and should be taken advantage of!” Yutaka Koike 5th Dan – All Japan Champion

Episode 130.  Join us this week as John and Timothy go down the rabbit hole in search of what could be described as the most unique sake yeast out there!  This takes us over 100 years back in time to the establishment of the first olive trees in Japan planted in the rural Sanuki region of Kagawa Prefecture which we learned went on to become the nation's epicenter for olive oil production.  To boost slumping sake sales, the Kagawa Sake Brewer's association decided in 2016 to leverage their region's famous fruit to create a new style of sake. And thus, Sanuki Olive Yeast was born.  Finding the right strain of yeast took years of research, but finally, an alcohol tolerant yeast propagated from olive leaves and fruit was established.  Would you roll the dice and try a sake made from olive yeast? And does it actually taste like olives??  We promise you'll be surprised! We sure were! #SakeRevolutionSupport the show

Joel and Damon return to review the Burning Spirit shows from Kobe and Kagawa. We also preview the Royal Quest II shows from the UK, discuss Karl Anderson and his NEVER title run, more Juice swerves, Strong and answer your questions.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/super-j-cast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Joel and Damon return to review the Burning Spirit shows from Kobe and Kagawa. We also preview the Royal Quest II shows from the UK, discuss Karl Anderson and his NEVER title run, more Juice swerves, Strong and answer your questions.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today's episode is part 2 of a 2 part conversation with Executive Board Candidates Rocky Seto, Fred Kawashima, and Jim Kagawa.

This week on Krewe of Japan Podcast... don your henro gear, grab your walking stick, & journey to Shikoku for an 800 mile, thousand year old 88 temple pilgrimage with Todd Wassel, author of the travel memoir Walking in Circles! The Krewe & Todd explore the history behind the pilgrimage, personal experiences traversing the island, some can't-miss tips for preparation, and just a general appreciation of the natural beauty of Shikoku as a whole. You don't want to miss this one! ------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ More Info on Todd Wassel ------Todd's WebsiteWalking in Circles (Amazon)Todd on TwitterTodd on InstagramShikoku Pilgrimage WebsiteProof Doug Actually did this (Ehime Prefecture Blog)

Today's episode is part 1 of a 2 part conversation with Executive Board Candidates Rocky Seto, Fred Kawashima, and Jim Kagawa.

De eerste aflevering van BINK, de nieuwe onafhankelijke podcast voor en door STVV fans! Wie zijn de hosts van deze nieuwe podcast en wat zal er in besproken worden? Wat hebben Kagawa en Boffin met elkaar gemeen? "Vers" nieuws recht uit de bestuurskamer? Luister en ontdek het hier!

Heute in unserem Japan-Podcast: Lockerung der Einreisereglungen, Premierminister Kishida unter Druck, Rassismus in Japan bleibt ein Problem, Behörden sollen sich von Disketten lossagen, Kagawa's unsinnige Videospiel-Verordnung und Gewinnspiel zu "The Deer King".

Toyota Motor Corp. will terminate its contract with Japanese actor Teruyuki Kagawa, who has appeared in its television commercials, following a media report on his alleged sexual assault, it was learned Thursday.

Through evangelism, writing and social action, Kagawa won respect for Christianity in Japan.

Hello. Welcome to Jenni's Pika Pika Japanese. The other day I introduced Ehime（愛媛）and Kochi（高知） prefectures in Shikoku（四国）, and today I would like to introduce the two remaining prefectures in Shikoku, Tokushima（徳島） and Kagawa（香川）. From Tokushima, we will introduce you to the Awa Odori dance（阿波踊り） and the Naruto whirlpools（鳴門のうずしお）, and from Kagawa, Sanuki Udon noodles（讃岐うどん） and Ritsurin Park（栗林公園）, Naoshima（直島）, Teshima（豊島）, and Inujima（犬島）, islands in the Seto Inland Sea（瀬戸内海）. For more information, please listen to the audio and learn about Shikoku. Photo: Naoshima Public Bath I ♥ Yu (I Love Yu) こんにちは。 ジェニのピカピカ日本語へようこそ。 先日、四国の愛媛県と高知県をご紹介しましたが、今日は四国の残る2つの県、徳島県と香川県をご紹介します。 徳島県からは、阿波踊りと鳴門の渦潮、香川県からは讃岐うどんと栗林公園、瀬戸内海の島、直島（なおしま）と、豊島（てしま）、犬島（いぬじま）をご紹介します。。 詳しくは、ぜひ音声を聞いて四国について学んでください。 写真は、直島銭湯I♥湯（アイラブ湯）

Dr.Meng Qu (Mo) is originally from Shanghai, China where he worked with universities on digital design projects. Since coming to Japan, Mo has doing interesting research on small island communities in the Seto Inland Sea areas of Hiroshima, Okayama and Kagawa prefectures through his studies and research at Hiroshima University. Watch the video of this talk on YouTube. In this talk, Mo-san shares insights from his research and positive examples of success for this widespread problems of declining and aging populations in island communities in the Chugoku-Shikoku region of Japan. He has done interesting interviews compiled into documentary films about the people in the island communities he researches. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7AuedE39jxp8nWUEvCl1JA (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7AuedE39jxp8nWUEvCl1JA) Dr. Meng Qu Ph.D., Assistant Professor at Hiroshima University, Co-convener at Small Island Cultures Research Initiative (SICRI), Editorial Advisory Board at Event Management Journal & Journal of Responsible Tourism Management #ruralrevival #islandcommunities #japan #mengqu #tobishima #setouchi #hiroshima ** About JJWalsh - InboundAmbassador ** JJWalsh is a sustainability-focused advisor, trainer and consultant based in Hiroshima, Japan. Long-time educator and founder of InboundAmbassador consultancy in 2019 with aims to show sustainability in action & support Japan entrepreneurs, guides and businesses looking to create more sustainable appeal to international consumers. The Seek Sustainable Japan talkshow-podcast launched in 2020 and is LIVE for 60 minutes at least once a week: Interviews with "Good People Doing Great Things" from across Japan. Ideas and insights from these changemakers to inspire ideas for your work, life and travel in Japan and beyond. JOIN on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbjRdeieOLGes008y_I9y5Q/join (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbjRdeieOLGes008y_I9y5Q/join) Please Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/JJWalshInboundAmbassador?sub_confirmation=1 (https://www.youtube.com/c/JJWalshInboundAmbassador?sub_confirmation=1) Listen to the SeekingSustainability LIVE Talkshow on Podcast [AUDIO] http://www.inboundambassador.com/ssl-podcasts/ (http://www.inboundambassador.com/ssl-podcasts/) ALL Talks in Seek Sustainable Japan (April 2020~) https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcyYXjRuE20GsvS0rEOgSiQVAyKbEFSRP (https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcyYXjRuE20GsvS0rEOgSiQVAyKbEFSRP) JJWalsh Official InboundAmbassador Websites: https://www.inboundambassador.com/ (https://www.inboundambassador.com/) https://www.seeksustainablejapan.com/ (https://www.seeksustainablejapan.com) Please join, become a monthly sponsor or a 1-time donation supporter on YouTube / Patreon / BuyMeACoffee / or KoFi - every little bit helps keep Seek Sustainable Japan going, thank you! Joy is also doing regular walking tours around Hiroshima and other parts of Japan on HeyGo - free to join and tip if you like it! All Links: https://linktr.ee/jjwalsh (https://linktr.ee/jjwalsh) ** Get in Touch!! ** Doing something great in Japan or beyond with a connection to Japan? Or know someone who would be great to interview? Please get in touch! I'd love to hear from you! inboundambassador [[atmark]] gmail [[dot]] com ~~~ Music by Hana Victoria Music rights to "Won't you See" purchased for Seek Sustainable Japan 2022 Hana Victoria Short Bio My name is Hana Victoria, and I am a Japanese-American singer songwriter who dreams of inspiring, encouraging and empowering others through my music. Every word, melody, and visual comes straight from my heart, and I hope they influence you in some positive way :) YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/HanaVictoria (https://www.youtube.com/c/HanaVictoria) INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/hanavictoria_cozycorner/ (https://www.instagram.com/hanavictoria_cozycorner/)...

We are back this week with some more new 1st Year students that have joined the podcast team. In this episode, we meet Yuki and Hagumi. Enjoy! kakinohazushi (persimmon leaf sushi) https://livejapan.com/en/in-kansai/in-pref-nara/in-nara_ikoma_tenri/article-a2000162/ Kagawa udon https://www.my-kagawa.jp/en/travel-ideas/gourmet shiba-ken (Japanese breed of dog) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shiba_Inu tamago-kake-gohan (raw egg mixed with soy sauce on rice) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamago_kake_gohan Intro music: Cantina Rag by Jackson F. Smith https://freemusicarchive.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-blodgett5/message

David Billa is originally from France, but has become one of the leading authorities on Japan's art islands and the art festival held on the islands and ports around the Okayama-Kagawa areas called the Setouchi Triennale. https://youtu.be/boDdKOg3L8A (Watch the video of the talk with David Billa ) David is a university professor in Kagawa who uploads so many wonderful insights about these art islands on social media and his website about these art islands around his hometown (LINKS below). https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/setouchiexplorer (#setouchiexplorer) https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/davidbilla (#davidbilla) https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/artislands (#artislands) https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/japan (#japan) https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/setouchitriennale (#setouchitriennale) David Billa Links: Website: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3lRUmNjNHBVVnlXM21rZFdtbHpTdnBJMFNKd3xBQ3Jtc0ttN3RVdS02MjQ5ZmhvcmtOOGEweFF2WTNUb3AtQS1ZSXJwNk9LWmRPVVlhbHNKaUE5cDFZdnlHYmcwYXY5eU8yTHlkVE5kVC1ZYWNwWjlqSjc5djh0S3hUbFBUaVA3Yzd6OE94cFpucFBmLUVVUWFpTQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.setouchiexplorer.com%2F&v=boDdKOg3L8A (https://www.setouchiexplorer.com/) Instagram/Twitter: @davidinsetouchi Other links: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWV4cXIxMUdqbnNkUGhXNGZwUVU4N0tFOHFCUXxBQ3Jtc0ttWTN1ZWRlNDA4Si1aZ21yRy1vQ2RvdlR1Nll1LVMwbVlPdWJqeU9JTHRINVZORk8tNldYaGYxWWRueWpRWjZjOW55NDBBeXZlZlRubWQ0R0ROMEVDZ2p3dkw2U21hX3NUbUJleW5CU0xVODFDaFFYYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbio.link%2Fdavidinsetouchi&v=boDdKOg3L8A (https://bio.link/davidinsetouchi) ~~~~ About the Seek-Sustainable-Japan Host, JJWalsh JJWalsh is the founder of Inbound Ambassador - a Hiroshima-based sustainability-focused consultancy, strategy, advising & content creation business. JJ is the producer, host, editor and marketer of Seek Sustainable Japan (previously Seeking Sustainability Live) talkshow & podcast - interviews with "Good People doing Great Things to keep People-Planet-Profit in balance." https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbjNoTTFPQ19rakltdldVN3ZaeVhSbGVjTU9OUXxBQ3Jtc0tsanVfVUZpeEkweTAtRGhESUhqNFhETHdUQ1lOQmRTdFNERi1ER0dVSkxzbTEzaGx1UzB4REMwNklkSzUxS09mSHdPYTJxaXRkdXBtdm5zeGVVeEFPUXJOQ0ZFdmZsVVB0WGFlQ1lJcE4tUlhGZkozVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.inboundambassador.com&v=xnKGZAeDMvI (https://www.inboundambassador.com) | https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGxvMU9QVWExQ3pYMVVEYjFOaVVoM243MElxUXxBQ3Jtc0ttdHM2R0ItNUE0cUZtcmpsWldDLW9OdTNqRGkwb05wbmFBOHBXVzRHcXNJZDJhdmVTNVFGX2RQTUdlR1FfNHJISHVXTHpxQXAwdEgtQ0lDay1DSi05MnhaWWxhZjYwdU9JMGZVYkxuTUttal9adUJrYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.SeekSustainableJapan.com&v=xnKGZAeDMvI (https://www.SeekSustainableJapan.com) All Links for JJWalsh: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa21IdWd4Qzg4MmNkTHZxbENFTUd3eFBmcFFXd3xBQ3Jtc0tubV8tVjlaa215bFh3MF95ZS1qeExVUWVRdTlSVDc2M3Mxa2FvRkk1TGV3R2Q1bnRiczZzN3ZOazZ1RG1CQ2VrRWtybWlyZUdrcER6dFhHMFhYSTg2bU02dFFrVlp5NXQ0Qnc0MDYzUmVLczc0Zi1DZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2Fjjwalsh&v=xnKGZAeDMvI (https://linktr.ee/jjwalsh) ~~~ Listen to the SeekingSustainability LIVE Talkshow on Podcast [AUDIO] http://www.inboundambassador.com/ssl-podcasts/ (http://www.inboundambassador.com/ssl-podcasts/) ALL Talks in Seek Sustainable Japan (April 2020~) https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcyYXjRuE20GsvS0rEOgSiQVAyKbEFSRP (https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcyYXjRuE20GsvS0rEOgSiQVAyKbEFSRP) JJWalsh Official InboundAmbassador Website: https://www.inboundambassador.com/ (https://www.inboundambassador.com/) Please join, become a monthly sponsor or a 1-time donation supporter on YouTube / Patreon / BuyMeACoffee / or KoFi - every little bit helps keep Seek Sustainable Japan going, thank you! All Links: https://linktr.ee/jjwalsh (https://linktr.ee/jjwalsh)

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Neuer Trainer - alte Probleme? Nach der 0:3 Niederlage gegen Leipzig spricht Tobi mit Tobias Groebner und Philip Schünemann über Hoffnung und Hoffnungslosigkeit. Es sollte der Beginn des Umbruchs werden. Thomas Doll hatte vier Tage Zeit um die Mannschaft aufzuwecken und auf Leipzig einzustellen. Herausgekommen ist ein Spiel, das viele Beobachter desillusioniert zurück lässt. Es war nicht nur das Ergebnis, das erschreckte. Es waren für Tobis Gäste allen voran die Einstellung und der nicht gezeigte Kampfgeist. Dass Leipzig ein starker Gegner ist, gegen den man nicht zwingend gewinnen muss, darüber herrscht Einigkeit. Aber Laufleistung, Wille und Kampf waren - insbesondere für ein Trainer-Debüt - dann doch zu schwach. Tobi spricht mit Philip und Tobi natürlich auch über die Eindrücke der ersten 8 Tage von Thomas Doll in Hannover. Neben der Antrittspressekonferenz gab es noch eine zweite Pressekonferenz vor dem Spiel gegen Leipzig. Auf dieser zweiten Pressekonferenz war es dann gar nicht Thomas Doll sondern Horst Heldt, der zur Hauptfigur wurde. Ein potentieller Wechsel von Shinji Kagawa nach Hannover stand im Raum und alle waren ganz aufgeregt. Am Ende wechselte Kagawa nach Istanbul. Und dann ist da noch das nächste Spiel. Am kommenden Samstag spiel der 17. aus Nürnberg in Hannover. Man kann nicht drumherum reden: Es ist ein Endspiel. Eine Niederlage wäre gleichbedeutend mit dem Verlust jeglicher Euphorie und von den Auswirkungen auf die Tabelle haben wir dabei noch gar nicht gesprochen. Was Charles Barkley damit am Ende zu tun hat, erfahrt Ihr in diesem Podcast. Damit Ihr keine Ausgabe Hannoverliebt verpasst, könnt ihr uns auf Facebook und Twitter folgen oder Ihr abonniert unseren RSS-Feed. Auf meinsportpodcast.de gibt es im Rahmen des BuliSpecial jede Woche einen Ausblick auf das kommende Spiel von Hannover 96. Hört doch mal rein. Außerdem freuen wir uns natürlich über jede Bewertung bei iTunes. Die bisherigen Ausgaben unseres neuen Formats Das 96-Spiel meines Lebens findet ihr hier: 01 - Werder Bremen (A) - Hannover 96, Saison 1997/98 mit Jan Rode 02 - Darmstadt 98 - Hannover 96, Saison 2015/16 mit Hans 03 - Hannover 96 - VfL Bochum, Saison 2009/10 mit Tobias Krause 04 - VfL Bochum - Hannover 96, Saison 2009/10 mit Lutze 05 - Eine Reise nach Poltava mit Olli

Neuer Trainer - alte Probleme? Nach der 0:3 Niederlage gegen Leipzig spricht Tobi mit Tobias Groebner und Philip Schünemann über Hoffnung und Hoffnungslosigkeit. Es sollte der Beginn des Umbruchs werden. Thomas Doll hatte vier Tage Zeit um die Mannschaft aufzuwecken und auf Leipzig einzustellen. Herausgekommen ist ein Spiel, das viele Beobachter desillusioniert zurück lässt. Es war nicht nur das Ergebnis, das erschreckte. Es waren für Tobis Gäste allen voran die Einstellung und der nicht gezeigte Kampfgeist. Dass Leipzig ein starker Gegner ist, gegen den man nicht zwingend gewinnen muss, darüber herrscht Einigkeit. Aber Laufleistung, Wille und Kampf waren - insbesondere für ein Trainer-Debüt - dann doch zu schwach. Tobi spricht mit Philip und Tobi natürlich auch über die Eindrücke der ersten 8 Tage von Thomas Doll in Hannover. Neben der Antrittspressekonferenz gab es noch eine zweite Pressekonferenz vor dem Spiel gegen Leipzig. Auf dieser zweiten Pressekonferenz war es dann gar nicht Thomas Doll sondern Horst Heldt, der zur Hauptfigur wurde. Ein potentieller Wechsel von Shinji Kagawa nach Hannover stand im Raum und alle waren ganz aufgeregt. Am Ende wechselte Kagawa nach Istanbul. Und dann ist da noch das nächste Spiel. Am kommenden Samstag spiel der 17. aus Nürnberg in Hannover. Man kann nicht drumherum reden: Es ist ein Endspiel. Eine Niederlage wäre gleichbedeutend mit dem Verlust jeglicher Euphorie und von den Auswirkungen auf die Tabelle haben wir dabei noch gar nicht gesprochen. Was Charles Barkley damit am Ende zu tun hat, erfahrt Ihr in diesem Podcast. Damit Ihr keine Ausgabe Hannoverliebt verpasst, könnt ihr uns auf Facebook und Twitter folgen oder Ihr abonniert unseren RSS-Feed. Auf meinsportpodcast.de gibt es im Rahmen des BuliSpecial jede Woche einen Ausblick auf das kommende Spiel von Hannover 96. Hört doch mal rein. Außerdem freuen wir uns natürlich über jede Bewertung bei iTunes. Die bisherigen Ausgaben unseres neuen Formats Das 96-Spiel meines Lebens findet ihr hier: 01 - Werder Bremen (A) - Hannover 96, Saison 1997/98 mit Jan Rode 02 - Darmstadt 98 - Hannover 96, Saison 2015/16 mit Hans 03 - Hannover 96 - VfL Bochum, Saison 2009/10 mit Tobias Krause 04 - VfL Bochum - Hannover 96, Saison 2009/10 mit Lutze 05 - Eine Reise nach Poltava mit Olli Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen? Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich. Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten.

Belgien - die scheinbar ewigen Geheimfavoriten - drohten auch in Russland über dieses Attribut nicht hinauszukommen. Nach überragender Gruppenphase drohten sie gegen Japan nämlich zunächst überraschend den Kürzeren zu ziehen. Doch am Ende gewannen sie doch in einem intensiven und mitreißenden Spiel mit 3:2 - auch dank der Einwechslungen ihres Trainers. Und damit treffen die Roten Teufel nun im Viertelfinale auf Brasilien. Allerdings lag die Sensation lange Zeit in der Luft. Denn die Japaner verpassten den Belgiern zwei ganz dicke blaue Augen. Die Blue Samurai verkauften sich teuer, hatten einen taktischen Plan, an dem sich die Belgier ganz lange die Zähne ausbissen. Wir dröseln das hier alles ganz genau auf - bei Kick in Russ, dem gemeinsamen WM-Podcast von meinsportpodcast.de und 90PLUS. Malte Asmus und der 90PLUS-Experte Chris McCarthy übernehmen das. Spielbericht: Japan überraschte die Belgier zu Beginn des Spiels mit einer hohen und aggressiven Verteidigung und einem ersten Abschluss nach noch nicht einmal einer Minute durch Kagawa.  Mit zunehmender Spieldauer kamen die Belgier besser ins Spiel und nach einer Viertelstunde durch Witsel aus der Distanz zum ersten Abschluss, der allerdings das Tor knapp verfehlte (15.). Belgien kam vermehrt in das letzte Drittel, aber nur selten in den Strafraum. Dort verteidigten die Japaner gut und zwangen die Belgier zu Distanzschüssen, die aber vergleichsweise harmlos blieben. Belgien verlagerte das Spiel fast komplett in die japanische Hälfte, hatte Ballbesitz und Chancenplus - allerdings kein Mittel, um die Samurai Blue zu knacken. Japan verstand es selbst, immer wieder Nadelstiche zu setzen. Und bei einem solchen kurz vor der Pause wäre Belgiens Keeper fast auf dem falschen Fuß erwischt worden. Nagatomo hatte von links geflankt, Osako den Ball Richtung Tor bugsiert. Torhüter Courtois rutschte der Ball zunächst durch die Beine, konnte dann aber im Nachfassen den Ball packen (44.). Kurz nach dem Seitenwechsel setzte Japan wieder zwei Nadelstiche. Und beide trafen wunde belgische Punkte. Belgien verlor den Ball im Zentrum, Inui steckte auf Haraguchi durch, der sich auch von Vertonghen nicht beirren ließ und aus halbrechter Position zum 1:0 ins linke Eck schoss (48.). Und kurz nachdem Belgien prompt mit einem Pfostentreffer von Hazard nach Mertens-Hereingabe geantwortet hatte (50), bediente Kagawa seinen Teamkollegen Inui mit der Hacke und der traf aus 18 Metern zum 2:0 (51.). Belgiens Trainer Roberto Martinez reagierte, brachte mit Fellaini und Chadli für Mertens und Carrasco neue Offensivkräfte. Den Anschlusstreffer brachten aber zunächst eine von Japan nicht gut geklärte Ecke und viel Glück. Der Befreiungsschlag landete bei Vertonghen, dessen Kopfball aus unmöglichem Winkel länger und länger wurde und sich im hohen Bogen über Kawashima ins Netz senkte (70.). Belgien witterte wieder Morgenluft und kam nur vier Minuten später zum Ausgleich. Joker Fellaini stach und köpfte eine Hazard-Flanke zum 2:2 ein (74.). Auch Japan wechselte zehn Minuten vor dem Ende doppelt. Yamaguchi kam für Shibasaki und Honda für Haraguchi. Doch das Übergewicht hatte weiter Belgien. Kawashima rettete zunächst gegen einen Chadli-Kopfball und dann gegen einen von Lukaku (86.). Und auf der anderen Seite musste sich Courtois auszeichnen, als Witsel eine Nagatomo-Flanke auf das eigene Tor abgefälscht hatte (90.+1). Und dann schaltete Belgien nach einer japanischen Ecke blitzschnell um. Courtois rollte den Ball zu De Bruyne, der Meunier auf der rechten Seite bediente. Meunier flankte in die Mitte, Lukaku ließ durch und Chadli konnte aus zehn Metern zum 3:2 einschieben und alles klar machen (90.+4). Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen? Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich. Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten.

When they inform you the birth will take place on a mutually acceptable research vessel, you nod and smile as if it was your choice all along. Because smiling and nodding is what you've been doing since the beginning. Because this is bigger than you. Because at least this way it feels like you're being honored and feted instead of herded and controlled. Mr. Kagawa, courteous and diplomatic by profession, does his best to make it all seem like a request. | Copyright 2016 by Matthew Bailey. Narrated by Stefan Rudnicki.

Andy Mitten and Steve Armstrong of United We Stand talk about events during the last week surrounding Manchester United. The trip to Munich, the Old Trafford singing section, the Europa League, Shinji Kagawa and Everton away are all covered. Enjoy.