Podcasts about Kyoto

Our guest is Yoshinori Ishi who is the executive chef and producer of Auberge TOKITO https://www.aubergetokito.com/en/ in Tachikawa, Tokyo.  Chef Ishii's background is unique and spectacular.  He worked at one of the top Kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto called Arashiyama Kiccho as a sous chef and moved abroad to cook at the United Nations Ambassador's Residence in Geneva and New York.  Then he moved to London to open Umu, which earned two Michelin stars—the first two stars by a Japanese restaurant in Europe.  After 10 years of success at Umu, he decided to open Auberge Tokito in the suburb of Tokyo. In this episode, we will discuss how Chef Ishii's philosophy of Japanese cuisine transitioned and expanded over the last 35 years of his career in Japan and abroad, why he decided to go back to Japan to start a new project, the innovative concept of Auberge TOKITO, which focuses on the Japanese cuisine that never existed before and much, much more!!! The documentary film TOKITO:  https://www.tokitofilm.com/en

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Today, we're pulling back the curtain on one of the most enchanting ways to experience Japan - staying at a ryokan. If you've ever dreamed of sleeping on tatami mats, slipping into a steaming onsen, or savoring a multi-course kaiseki dinner crafted with local, seasonal ingredients - a ryokan stay is the ultimate expression of Japanese hospitality and tradition. To help us explore this beautiful corner of Japanese culture, I'm joined by two very special guests: Ms. Ritsuko Nakamura, the okamisan, or head of Ryokan Kurashiki, and Ms. Kumi Sato, the okamisan of Takachiho Ryokan Shinsen. In Japan, the okami-san holds a deeply respected role, preserving centuries-old customs and caring for guests with a level of warmth and grace that words alone can't fully capture. It's rare to hear directly from these remarkable women, so while they may have been a little nervous, they were truly excited to share with you. I hope you'll lean in and savor this unique chance to hear about Japan's ryokan tradition. We talk about what makes a ryokan stay so transformative, from the seasonal beauty outside your window to the artful simplicity within. If you're planning a trip to Japan, or simply curious about the Japanese art of slowing down, this episode is for you. Let's step inside. Looking to book a luxury hotel? Get special perks and support the podcast by booking here: https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/sarahgroen/travel/luxury-hotels If you want our expert guidance and help planning a luxury trip with experiences you can't find online, tell us more here and we'll reach out: https://bellandblytravel.com/book-a-trip/  Learn more at www.luxtravelinsider.com   Connect with me on Social: Instagram LinkedIn  

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.Open The Voice Gate returns to discuss Dragongate and their road to Kobe Pro Wrestling Festival 2025! After the weekend of shows in Kyoto (6/14) and Hakata (6/15), the title situation at Kobe World is a lot more clear and Case and Mike give their early previews for the Dream, Triangle and Twin Gate matches and where the programs are a month out from Dragongate's biggest show of the year. As well, they talk about Love and Peace's first rebranded weekend, Mexico contra Japon, What's Goin' On with Strong Machine J, Tokyo Gurentai, Rookie of the Year discussions, and a whole lot more!Our podcast provider, Red Circle, offers the listeners the option to sponsor the show. Click on “Sponsor This Podcaster” at https://redcircle.com/shows/open-the-voice-gate and you can donate a single time, or set up a monthly donation to Open The Voice Gate!Please Rate and Review Open The Voice Gate on the podcast platform of your choice and follow us on twitter at https://twitter.com/openvoicegate.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sergio Perera is a chef & nutrition expert. Having trained as a professional chef in some of Spain's most respected restaurants and then training in Japan, a serendipitous moment saw Sergio become the go to private chef to Hollywood actors (such as Tom Cruise, Robert Downey Jr, Leonardo DiCaprio, Chris Hemsworth), athletes, royalty and politicians. Growing up in Spain he was naturally an advocate for the healthy Mediterranean diet, but it was working with actors which prompted him to study and learn more about nutrition and during his time with Chris Hemsworth he helped prepare him for the role Thor, optimising his nutrition to support his exercise and muscle building regime. He was an integral part of the successful training app known as CENTR by Chris Hemsworth, writing recipes, diet programs and meditations, offering subscribers a holistic wellness approach. Sergio has an international upbringing, born in Spain to a Mexican/American and Spanish Parents and growing up on a US Airforce base, has given Sergio a unique perspective on food and culture. Sergio's love for food and cooking began in his Grandfather's kitchen where he learnt the traditional cuisine of the Aragon region. At the age of 18, he set off to expand his repertoire of Spanish cuisine by training at some of the world's most prestigious restaurants such as ARZAK, Mugaritz and with Albert Adria at the iconic el Bulli restaurant in Roses, Spain. His curiosity and passion for culture eventually lead him to Kyoto, Japan where he was introduced to Kaiseki which is an exquisite form of dining that moves elegantly and poetically with the seasons.  Sergio has used his culinary and artistic experience to create beautiful and inspirational images for food books, magazines and film productions. He is currently the brand ambassador for Winning Appliances, working alongside John Winning's team on numerous culinary and creative projects. The most recent has been the opening of ORA Japanese dining and bar in Sydney's Waterloo. Always eager to embrace new opportunities, Sergio welcomes the chance to work with clients—whether they are actors preparing for a film, high-profile individuals seeking an exclusive private dinner, or those planning a special event. He has also trained numerous chefs in becoming the ultimate private chef/nutritionist for high profile families and individuals and has been creating a small team of elite chefs throughout Australia. He actively participates in restaurant consultations across Australia, Europe, and the U.S., ensuring that each culinary experience is tailored to meet the unique needs of his clients. We chat about his life changing time in Japan, intuition, mindfulness, living in his car, creativity and food, flow, Molecular gastronomy and working with the masters, the new chef, vulnerability, moving to Australia and working with Chris Hemsworth, love of music, fear, and of course food plus plenty more! Check Sergio out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sergio.perera Website: https://www.pererasergio.com/ ------------------------------------------- Follow @Funny in Failure on Instagram and Facebook https://www.instagram.com/funnyinfailure/ https://www.facebook.com/funnyinfailure/ and @Michael_Kahan on Insta & Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info. https://www.instagram.com/michael_kahan/ https://twitter.com/Michael_Kahan

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Sibling Struggles and Sakura Dreams: A Journey in Kyoto Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-06-16-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 桜の花びらが風に乗って舞い込む京都大学の寮。En: In the dormitory of Kyoto University, cherry blossom petals danced in on the wind.Ja: ここで、そらと妹のみかは一緒に暮らしていました。En: Here, Sora and his younger sister Mika lived together.Ja: 両親は外国で働いていますので、そらはみかの面倒を見る必要があります。En: Since their parents worked abroad, Sora needed to take care of Mika.Ja: そらは真面目な大学生です。En: Sora was a serious college student.Ja: いつもみかのことを心配しています。En: He always worried about Mika.Ja: 「ちゃんと勉強しているかな？」と。En: "Is she studying properly?" he wondered.Ja: みかは、自由な心を持ち、絵を描くことを愛しています。En: Mika, with a free spirit, loved painting.Ja: キャンバスに向かって、彼女は夢の中で生きているようです。En: When she faced her canvas, it was as if she lived in a dream.Ja: ある日の夕方、そらは食事を作りながら考えました。「みかは今日も授業を休んだと聞いた。En: One evening, while preparing a meal, Sora thought, "I heard Mika skipped class again today.Ja: どうしよう？話さないといけないか？」彼は溜息をつきました。En: What should I do? Do I need to talk to her?" He sighed.Ja: 試験の時期が近づいています。それが心配です。En: Exam time was approaching, and he was concerned.Ja: その時、みかが入ってきました。En: Just then, Mika entered the room.Ja: 「そら、お兄ちゃん！ちょっと私の絵、見てくれる？」彼女の目は輝いていました。En: "Hey Sora, big brother! Could you take a look at my painting?" Her eyes were shining.Ja: 彼女が描いたのは、春の京の街並みでした。En: She had painted a scene of Kyoto in spring.Ja: 桜の木と小道の先には、小さな神社が見えました。En: Beyond the cherry trees and path, a small shrine was visible.Ja: 「すごいね...でも、みか。試験はどうするの？」そらは優しく質問しました。En: "That's amazing...but, Mika. What about the exams?" Sora asked gently.Ja: みかは少し黙りました。En: Mika paused for a moment.Ja: 「実は、試験を欠席してまで、この絵を描いていたの。En: "The truth is, I skipped the exams to paint this.Ja: 展覧会に出すんだよ。」みかの声には後悔もありましたが、情熱もありました。En: I'm going to submit it to an exhibition." Her voice carried both regret and passion.Ja: そらは驚きました。En: Sora was surprised.Ja: 「どうして大事な試験を飛ばしたの？君の未来がかかっているんだよ！」En: "Why did you skip such important exams? Your future depends on it!"Ja: みかは涙を浮かべました。En: Mika had tears in her eyes.Ja: 「絵を描くことが私の未来だって、誰かに言ってほしかったの。」En: "I just wanted someone to tell me that painting is my future."Ja: その時、かずきが訪れました。En: At that moment, Kazuki visited.Ja: 彼は共通の友人で、いつも二人をサポートしてくれる人です。En: He was a mutual friend who always supported the two.Ja: 「そら、聞いてみない？みかの絵は本当に素晴らしいよ。」En: "Why don't you listen? Mika's painting is truly amazing."Ja: そらは深く考えました。En: Sora pondered deeply.Ja: そして、みかを見て言いました。「わかった。En: Then, he looked at Mika and said, "Alright.Ja: 展覧会に行こう。そして、お互いの夢について話そう。」En: Let's go to the exhibition and talk about our dreams together."Ja: 展覧会の日、そらとみか、かずきは一緒に絵を観に行きました。En: On the day of the exhibition, Sora, Mika, and Kazuki went to see the paintings.Ja: そらはみかの絵を見て、心から感動しました。En: Sora was truly moved by Mika's work.Ja: 「君がこれを好きなのがわかるよ。En: "I can see why you love this.Ja: 僕も、自分の夢を探してみる。」En: I'll try to find my own dream, too."Ja: みかは照れながら笑いました。En: Mika smiled bashfully.Ja: 「お互い頑張ろう。」En: "Let's work hard together."Ja: 桜の花が咲き誇る季節、そらとみかは新たな夢に向かって歩き始めました。En: In the season when cherry blossoms were in full bloom, Sora and Mika started walking towards new dreams.Ja: 二人の絆は、今まで以上に強くなりました。En: Their bond grew stronger than ever before. Vocabulary Words:petals: 花びらdanced: 舞い込むabroad: 外国serious: 真面目canvas: キャンバスskipped: 欠席exhibition: 展覧会regret: 後悔passion: 情熱surprised: 驚きましたmutual: 共通supported: サポートdream: 夢approaching: 近づいていますmeal: 食事concerned: 心配scene: 街並みvisible: 見えましたbond: 絆younger: 妹exam: 試験shining: 輝いていましたsubmit: 出すponders: 考えましたbashfully: 照れながらfull bloom: 咲き誇るevening: 夕方worried: 心配していますpath: 小道shrine: 神社

Japan's top court rejected an appeal on Thursday 12th June by a doctor convicted of consensually killing a woman, Yuri Hayashi, 51, who had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a rare neurological disease also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in 2019 in Kyoto, western Japan, finalizing his 18-year prison sentence. The Supreme Court's Second Petty Bench rejected arguments that found Yoshikazu Okubo, 47, guilty of aiding another's suicide would violate the constitutional right to self-determination. Episode notes: ‘Top court rejects appeal by doctor over euthanasia of ALS patient': https://barrierfreejapan.com/2025/06/12/japans-top-court-rejects-appeal-by-doctor-over-euthanasia-of-als-patient/

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Breath of Friendship: A Spring Day Under Kyoto Blossoms Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-06-13-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 桜の花びらが風に揺られて降りてくる京都の古い寺。En: Petals of cherry blossoms swayed in the breeze, gently falling at an old temple in Kyoto.Ja: 春の日差しがふんわりと差し込み、寺のまわりには新しい命が感じられる。En: The spring sunshine softly filtered through, and a sense of new life surrounded the temple.Ja: ここは、はるとがよく訪れる場所。En: This was a place Haruto often visited.Ja: 彼は静かに考えることが好き。En: He liked to ponder things quietly.Ja: ある日、はるとは親友のゆいと一緒に寺を訪れた。En: One day, Haruto visited the temple with his best friend, Yui.Ja: ゆいは、彼の健康を気にかける優しい友達だ。En: Yui was a caring friend concerned about his health.Ja: 「はると、今日はどう？」ゆいが心配そうに尋ねた。En: "How are you today, Haruto?" Yui asked worriedly.Ja: 「大丈夫、ありがとう。でも少し息が苦しい。」と、はるとは答えた。En: "I'm okay, thanks. But it's a little hard to breathe," Haruto replied.Ja: 彼らは寺を歩きながら、人生について話した。En: As they walked around the temple, they talked about life.Ja: 突然、はるとの呼吸が乱れ始めた。En: Suddenly, Haruto's breathing started to become erratic.Ja: 彼は胸を押さえ、必死に空気を吸おうとした。En: He clutched his chest, desperately trying to take in air.Ja: 「はぁ、はぁ...」En: "Ha, ha..."Ja: ゆいはすぐに反応した。「はると、落ち着いて。ゆっくり息を吸って。」彼女ははるとの背中をさすり、安心させようとした。En: Yui reacted immediately. "Haruto, stay calm. Breathe slowly." She rubbed his back, trying to reassure him.Ja: はるとは必死に呼吸を整えようとしたが、苦しかった。En: Haruto struggled to steady his breathing, but it was tough.Ja: ゆいはそばにある神社の手水舎を見つけた。En: Yui spotted a water basin by the nearby shrine.Ja: 「水を少し飲もう。」ゆいは急いで水を汲み、はるとに渡した。En: "Let's drink some water." Yui quickly fetched some water and handed it to Haruto.Ja: はるとはゆっくり水を飲み、心を落ち着けるように努力した。En: Haruto drank it slowly, striving to calm his nerves.Ja: 「ありがとう、ゆい。」はるとは深く息を吸いながら言った。En: "Thank you, Yui," Haruto said, taking a deep breath.Ja: 「君のおかげで、また落ち着いたよ。」En: "Thanks to you, I've calmed down again."Ja: 「無理しないでね。ここで休もう。」ゆいは微笑んで言った。En: "Don't push yourself. Let's rest here," Yui said with a smile.Ja: 二人は寺の庭に座り、しばらく静かに過ごした。En: They sat in the temple garden, quietly spending some time together.Ja: 花びらが舞い落ちる中、はるとは思った。友達の支えはとても大切だ。En: As petals danced in the air, Haruto thought about how important the support of friends was.Ja: 彼は自分の体をもっと大切にしようと決心した。En: He resolved to take better care of himself.Ja: 「ゆい、本当にありがとう。」はるとはしみじみと感謝を伝えた。En: "Yui, really, thank you," Haruto expressed his heartfelt gratitude.Ja: 「いつでもそばにいるからね。」ゆいはやさしく微笑んだ。En: "I'll always be here for you," Yui smiled gently.Ja: 桜の木の下で、はるとはゆいとの友情に感謝しつつ、人生の静けさを再び噛みしめた。En: Under the cherry tree, Haruto appreciated his friendship with Yui and once again savored the quietness of life.Ja: 彼にとって大切なのは、健康と、心温まる友情だった。En: For him, what mattered most was health and a heartwarming friendship.Ja: 春の暖かい風がまた二人を包み込んだ。En: The warm spring breeze enveloped the two of them once again. Vocabulary Words:petals: 花びらbreeze: 風sunshine: 日差しfiltered: 差し込みsurrounded: 感じられるponder: 考えるerratic: 乱れclutched: 押さえdesperately: 必死にreassure: 安心させるsteady: 整えるspot: 見つけるbasin: 手水舎fetch: 汲むnerves: 心gratitude: 感謝resolve: 決心するappreciate: 感謝するfriendship: 友情savor: 噛みしめるquietness: 静けさhealth: 健康heartwarming: 心温まるenveloped: 包み込むconcerned: 気にかけるworryingly: 心配そうにchest: 胸back: 背中effort: 努力rest: 休む

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Our guest is Isao Yamada who is the chef-owner of Yamada https://www.yamadanewyork.com/ in New York.  He was classically trained in Kyoto as a Kaiseki chef and opened his own restaurant at the age of 25 in his hometown Fukuoka.  He could have successfully built his career in Japan but he decided to move to the U.S. in 2006 to pursue new challenges.Chef Yamada's career in the U.S. evolved as he worked closely with the legendary chef David Bouley in New York.  He earned a Michelin star as the executive chef at Chef Bouley's Kaiseki restaurant Brushstroke.  In April 2025, Chef Yamada opened his own beautiful restaurant Yamada in Manhattan.In this episode, we will discuss Chef Yamada's unique career, how he collaborated with the legendary Chef Bouley, his Kaiseki dishes at Yamada that seamlessly merge authenticity and creativity, his joy and challenges in cooking in America, how Japanese cuisine in America has changed in the last two decades and much, much more!!!Follow Chef Yamada on Instagram @chef_yamada.isao, as well as his restaurant Yamada @yamadanyc!

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I'm certainly not educated well enough to say what exactly has led to the dramatic reductions in global testosterone levels, be it plastics, sugars, antibiotics, processed chemicals, or whatever else. However, my guest today is a hormone replacement expert, so we'll find out together!   Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.  My guest today is Susie Bell. Susie has over three decades of experience helping patients, many of whom struggle to keep their natural hormones in check as the years go on. For women, it's widely acknowledged to be an issue around menopause; but for men, it can happen in your late teens! That's a shock, but so are the many messages that you'll hear actually explained when we give the topic room to explain itself. Thank you so much to everyone in Japan who made the first international tour such an absolute blast! I've never felt 16 days go by so quickly, and I feel I could have spent another hundred days without issue. Hopefully I get to do even more of those big tours in the coming months and years.  Tokyo, Nikko, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, and Okinawa: Seriously, THANK YOU so much!  ( Https://Www.GetWellWithSusieBell.Com )   ( https://static1.squarespace.com/static/627d7bbb8f061a4300985c07/t/663cf6a8f150ed30ef08d0bb/1715271336480/Susan+Bell_Memoir_Forward.pdf )  Let's fix our imbalances without shame!  As mentioned in the interview, I do know many young men with low Testosterone levels, and that includes myself. Before my father passed away, he and I compared our levels to find that they were almost identical despite being 25 years apart.    In ranking news... May wrapped up while we were on tour: 1. The United States, with California, Wisconsin, and Oregon at the top; sorry Ohio.  2. England of the United Kingdom.  3. Australia, with Queensland well over New South Wales.  4. Canada, with Ontario just barely beating British Columbia.  5. South Africa, just beating Ireland.  That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode!  Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe.  Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally.  Most importantly, Stay Dumb!  #Podcast #Education #HormoneReplacement #Testosterone #GymBro #Semaglutide #Estrodile #Progesterone

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: From Shy Strokes to Bold Connections: A Kyoto Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-06-11-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 春の日、京都の賑やかな地区にある伝統的な茶室で、春斗（はると）は自分の書道作品を展示していました。En: On a spring day, in a traditional teahouse located in the bustling district of Kyoto, Haruto was exhibiting his calligraphy works.Ja: 紙ランタンがゆらゆらと風に揺れ、庭の桜の花びらが優雅に舞い、抹茶の香りが漂っていました。En: Paper lanterns swayed gently in the breeze, cherry blossom petals danced gracefully in the garden, and the aroma of matcha wafted through the air.Ja: 春斗は控えめな性格の書道家です。En: Haruto is a reserved calligrapher.Ja: 彼は自分の技を完璧にしたいと願っていましたが、心の奥ではもっと深いつながりを求めていました。En: Although he wished to perfect his skills, deep down he sought a deeper connection.Ja: しかし、彼の内気な性格がそれを邪魔していました。En: However, his shy nature prevented him from achieving this.Ja: 会場には多くの人が作品を見に来ていました。En: Many people came to the venue to admire the works.Ja: そこに、明るく活発な芸術愛好家の愛子（あいこ）が会場にいました。En: Among them was Aiko, a cheerful and lively art enthusiast.Ja: 彼女は文化芸術に深い感謝の念を抱いており、本物の人間関係を求めていました。En: She held a deep appreciation for culture and art and was seeking genuine human connections.Ja: 春斗の作品に見入っている愛子に、春斗の師匠、亮太（りょうた）が近づきました。En: Aiko, who was engrossed in Haruto's work, was approached by Haruto's mentor, Ryota.Ja: 亮太は春斗にもっと人と打ち解けるよう促していました。En: Ryota had been encouraging Haruto to open up more to others.Ja: 「春斗、あの女性と話してみたらどうだ？」と亮太は言いました。En: "Why don't you try talking to that woman, Haruto?" suggested Ryota.Ja: 春斗はドキドキしながら愛子に声をかけました。En: Nervously, Haruto initiated a conversation with Aiko.Ja: 「こんにちは、僕の書道作品を見てくれてありがとう。」愛子はにっこり笑って、「すごく素敵です！あなたの作品には感動しています。」と答えました。En: "Hello, thank you for looking at my calligraphy works." Aiko smiled warmly and responded, "They're truly wonderful! I'm moved by your work."Ja: 二人は少しずつ話し始め、茶室での出会いが運命を変えました。En: The two began to talk little by little, and their encounter at the teahouse changed their destinies.Ja: しかし、春斗の内気さと愛子の誤解への不安が、二人の関係を妨げる可能性がありました。En: However, Haruto's shyness and Aiko's fear of misunderstanding could potentially obstruct their relationship.Ja: 春斗は自分の殻を破る必要があると感じ、勇気を出して愛子に提案しました。「一緒に公開書道デモンストレーションをしましょうか？」En: Realizing he needed to break out of his shell, Haruto bravely proposed to Aiko, "Shall we do a live calligraphy demonstration together?"Ja: 愛子は驚きましたが、とても嬉しそうに「ぜひ！」と答えました。En: Aiko was surprised but replied very happily, "I'd love to!"Ja: 桜まつりの日、観客の前で春斗と愛子は協力して美しい作品を作り上げました。En: On the day of the sakura festival, Haruto and Aiko collaborated to create a beautiful piece in front of the audience.Ja: 筆を動かしながら、二人は言葉でなく心で通じ合いました。En: As they moved the brush, they communicated through their hearts rather than words.Ja: 観客は息を呑み、感動を噛みしめていました。En: The audience was breathless, savoring the emotional moment.Ja: デモンストレーションが終わった後、春斗は愛子に向かって微笑み、「これからも一緒に何か素晴らしいことを作り上げていきたい」と言いました。En: After the demonstration, Haruto smiled at Aiko and said, "I want to create something amazing together from now on."Ja: 愛子は頷きました。「一緒に行きましょう。」En: Aiko nodded. "Let's go together."Ja: こうして春斗は内気な性格を克服し、愛子は深い関係の美しさを知りました。En: Thus, Haruto overcame his shyness, and Aiko discovered the beauty of deep relationships.Ja: 二人は新しい関係を探求しながら、個人とプロとしての協力も深めていきました。En: As they explored their new relationship, they also deepened their personal and professional collaboration.Ja: 茶室での出会いは、限りない可能性と愛情をもたらしました。En: Their encounter at the teahouse brought endless possibilities and affection. Vocabulary Words:exhibiting: 展示していましたcalligraphy: 書道lanterns: ランタンswayed: 揺れbreeze: 風petals: 花びらwafted: 漂っていましたreserved: 控えめconnection: つながりmentor: 師匠encouraging: 促していましたnervously: ドキドキしながらinitiated: 声をかけましたdestinies: 運命obstruct: 妨げるproposed: 提案しましたdemonstration: デモンストレーションcollaborated: 協力してaudience: 観客communicated: 通じ合いましたbreathless: 息を呑みsavoring: 噛みしめていましたcollaboration: 協力overcame: 克服しmisunderstanding: 誤解encounter: 出会いpossibilities: 可能性affection: 愛情traditional: 伝統的なengrossed: 見入っている

Mechanical design engineer Jasmine Mund gives this week's global fusion news update, summarizing behind all of the major headlines. Links to all of the stories mentioned are included below.1. TAE Technologies raises $150m in funding for fusion energy developmenthttps://www.power-technology.com/news/tae-technologies-fusion-energy-development/2. Fusion Supply Chain spending almost doubles in 2024, according to Fusion Industry Assocationhttps://www.fusionindustryassociation.org/fusion-supply-chain-spending-almost-doubles-in-2024-according-to-fusion-industry-association/3. Wendelstein 7-X sets new performance records in nuclear fusion researchhttps://www.innovationnewsnetwork.com/wendelstein-7-x-sets-fusion-record-boosting-hopes-for-future-stellarators/58820/4. ‘We're definitely on the back foot': U.S. risks losing fusion energy race to China, industry leaders warnhttps://www.geekwire.com/2025/were-definitely-on-the-back-foot-u-s-risks-losing-fusion-energy-race-to-china-industry-leaders-warn/5. Kyoto, Fujikura advance fusion magnet techhttps://www.geekwire.com/2025/were-definitely-on-the-back-foot-u-s-risks-losing-fusion-energy-race-to-china-industry-leaders-warn/Bonus: https://phys.org/news/2025-06-qa-exploring-ultra-high-temperature.htmlhttps://www.innovationnewsnetwork.com/uks-advancements-in-plasma-physics-fusion-energy/58711/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XC6nYCu3UY

830 · Adventures by Disney Japan Recap: Stories & Highlights - Part 1 Japan is truly unlike anywhere else in the world. And this week, I want to take you there - not with a guidebook, but through the memories, moments, and magic we experienced together on our recent WDW Radio Adventures by Disney Journey to Japan group trip. Join me and some of the friends (who are really more like family) from our group as we reflect on our journey through Kyoto, Hiroshima, Takayama, Shirakawa-go, and Tokyo - and how this adventure changed us in ways we never expected. We'll share the beauty, the surprises, and the emotion of this remarkable experience - and explore not just what makes Japan so special, but why Adventures by Disney makes it unforgettable. And if you weren't able to join us on this trip... don't worry. Stay tuned for the announcement of our next very special WDW Radio adventure. I promise - you won't want to miss it.

My perfume hot takes, a catch-up with Principal Perfumer Sabine de Tscharner about her newest creation for Laundry Sauce, Mojave Peach, and your hotline Qs answered, ALL IN ONE EP!Thank you to our sponsor Laundry Sauce!Use code perfumeroom15 to get 15% off any Laundry Sauce order! (valid through Aug 9, 2025)FRAGS MENTIONED:Amouage Existence*, L'Artisan Passage D'Enfer, CdG Incense Zagorsk, Kyoto; Frederic Malle Portrait of a Lady, Mojave Peach, Guerlain Mitsouko, Florstalgia Iris*, Guerlain Vol de Nuit, Chanel No. 19, DS&D IDK What, Aesop: Hwyl, Tacit; MAISON d'ETTO Macanudo, Escentric Molecules Molecule 01, Perfumer H: Leather, Moss, Musk; Arquiste Tropical, Voyages Imaginaires Le Grand Jeu, Ourside Nostalgia, Sana Jardin Berber Blonde, Fulton & Roark Thousand Palms, Carolina Herrera, Good Girl, Mizensir Tres There, Ambre Magique, Carthusia Terra Mia, Thameen Peregrina, Marissa Zappas Annabel's Birthday Cake

Join host Nick Coffman and guest Jamey Stegmaier as they discuss tariffs on China, their effects on board game publishers, and how the industry is approaching a future full of uncertainties. Jamey Stegmaier (he/him) is the co-founder, lead designer, and president at Stonemaier Games (St. Louis, Missouri). He also handles development, marketing, content creation, project management, and direct-to-consumer sales. Jamey designed Viticulture, Euphoria, Scythe, Charterstone, Tapestry, Red Rising, Rolling Realms, Smitten, Expeditions, and Vantage, and he has had a lifelong passion for playing and designing board games. He shares his insights, mistakes, and lessons learned on the Stonemaier Games blog.Jamey grew up in Virginia playing games like chess, Scotland Yard, Labyrinth, Milles Bourne, poker, Risk, Key to the Kingdom, Monopoly, Magic, Stratego, Dragon Dice, and hearts (and designing games like these). He attended Washington University in St. Louis and studied abroad for a year in Kyoto. He currently lives in St. Louis with his partner (Megan) and his cat (Walter). In addition to playing and designing games, his other hobbies include playing disc golf, reading, writing, blogging, and watching movies and sports.His passion for crowdfunding led him to write A Crowdfunder's Strategy Guide, a book about crowdfunding, entrepreneurship, and putting customers' needs before your own as you form a community.You can subscribe to Jamey's game design YouTube channel, follow him on Instagram, or e-mail him at jamey@stonemaier.com.

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Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Finding Connection: Yuki's Heartwarming Journey in Kyoto Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-06-09-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 太陽が優しく輝く午後、京都市の北西にある美しい金閣寺に、家族が集まりました。En: On an afternoon when the sun was gently shining, a family gathered at the beautiful Kinkaku-ji located in the northwest of Kyoto City.Ja: 遅い春の訪れと共に、訪れる人々で賑わっています。En: With the arrival of a late spring, the place was bustling with visitors.Ja: この中に、少し控えめな15歳の少女、ゆきがいました。En: Among them was a somewhat reserved 15-year-old girl named Yuki.Ja: 彼女は家族の歴史をもっと知りたいと思っていますが、どこか自分の居場所を見つけられずにいました。En: She wanted to know more about her family history but somehow couldn't find her place.Ja: ゆきの隣には、彼女のいとこであるれんがいます。En: Next to Yuki was her cousin, Ren.Ja: れんは、いつも元気で、周りの人とすぐに打ち解けることができます。En: Ren was always cheerful and could easily get along with those around him.Ja: 彼は、家族の間でもしこりを取る役割を果たしており、ゆきの心を開かせようとします。En: He played the role of easing tensions within the family and tried to get Yuki to open up.Ja: 「ゆきちゃん、あそこに行ってみよう！」とれんが笑顔で手を差し伸べます。En: "Yuki-chan, let's try going over there!" Ren said with a smile, extending his hand.Ja: 金閣寺の黄金の輝きは、周りの池に反射して美しく光っています。En: The golden shine of Kinkaku-ji beautifully reflected off the surrounding pond.Ja: 周囲には、新緑の木々が優雅に立ち、都の賑わいを忘れさせる静寂を感じさせます。En: Around them stood the graceful fresh green trees, evoking a sense of calm that made one forget the bustle of the capital.Ja: ゆきは少し迷います。En: Yuki hesitated a little.Ja: このまま孤立した気持ちを抱え続けるか、それとも、れんの手を取って新しい絆を築くべきか。En: Should she continue to bear the feelings of isolation or take Ren's hand and build new bonds?Ja: 池の近くを歩いていると、れんがゆっくりと話しかけました。En: As they walked near the pond, Ren started to speak gently.Ja: 「ゆきちゃん、ずっと一人でいるみたいだけど、大丈夫？」En: "Yuki-chan, you've seemed to be alone all this time, are you okay?"Ja: その言葉に、ゆきの心が揺れます。En: These words stirred something in Yuki's heart.Ja: そして、ついに彼女は自分の思いを口にします。En: Finally, she expressed her thoughts.Ja: 「私、みんなと少し距離を感じていたの。En: "I felt a little distant from everyone.Ja: でも、れんくんがいてくれて、少し安心した。」En: But having you here, Ren-kun, makes me feel a bit more at ease."Ja: れんは微笑み、「僕もゆきちゃんと一緒にいられて嬉しいよ。En: Ren smiled, "I'm happy to be with you too, Yuki-chan.Ja: 家族だから、助け合おう。」と優しく言いました。En: We are family, so let's help each other," he said kindly.Ja: この瞬間、ゆきの心は少し軽くなり、初めて本当に家族とつながったように感じました。En: In this moment, Yuki's heart felt slightly lighter, and for the first time, she felt truly connected with her family.Ja: 二人はそのまま、池の畔を並んで歩き、心を通わせます。En: The two of them continued to walk side by side along the pond, sharing their hearts.Ja: 夕方、家族の元に戻ったゆきとれんは、新しい絆とともに笑顔を見せました。En: In the evening, returning to their family, Yuki and Ren showed their smiles along with their new bond.Ja: ゆきはようやく、自分の心を開くことができました。En: Yuki was finally able to open her heart.Ja: 彼女はこれからも、家族との絆を深め、より豊かな関係を築いていくことでしょう。En: From now on, she would deepen her bonds with her family and build richer relationships.Ja: 金閣寺の夕陽は、彼女たちの新しい一歩を美しく見守りました。En: The sunset of Kinkaku-ji beautifully watched over their new step forward. Vocabulary Words:gathered: 集まりましたbustling: 賑わっていますreserved: 控えめなcheerful: 元気graceful: 優雅hesitated: 迷いますisolation: 孤立expressed: 口にしますgently: 優しくreflected: 反射してevoking: 感じさせますtensions: しこりstirred: 揺れますconnected: つながったdeepen: 深めbonds: 絆rich: 豊かなsunset: 夕陽step forward: 一歩reserved: 控えめなrole: 役割extend: 差し伸べcalm: 静寂heart: 心ease: 安心smiled: 微笑みalongside: 並んでhesitated: 迷いますreflect: 反射するalong: 畔

Charlie and Samantha Sotto Yambao (Water Moon) discuss her UK debut - yay! - exploring the concepts of fate and choice, the process of evolving the romance, and, we catch up on the lives of Sam's dogs. A transcript is available on my site General references: Ticket link for the podcast live events Sam joined me to discuss The Beginning of Always in episode 50 Sam joined me to discuss Before Ever After, Love and Gravity, and A Dream of Trees in episode 5 Books mentioned by name or extensively: David and Leigh Eddings: The Belgariad J R R Tolkien: Return Of The King Samantha Sotto: Before Ever After Samantha Sotto: Love And Gravity Samantha Sotto: A Dream Of Trees Samantha Sotto Yambao: Water Moon Release details: recorded 11th February 2025; published 9th June 2025 Where to find Sam online: Website || Facebook || Instagram Where to find Charlie online: Website || Instagram || TikTok Discussions 03:38 This being Sam's UK debut; how it came about 07:32 The inspirations - Ninenzaka in Kyoto 10:28 Expanding on the pawnshop concept in terms of Water Moon's look at fate and choice 12:56 Sam's interest in putting science and fantasy and magical realism together 15:07 Neutrinos! 17:24 When in the process do you research? 19:01 Creating Hana 23:05 Writing about the loss of mothers 25:40 The romance in terms of when Keishin was included 31:19 The bad guys of the book 34:05 All about the ending and Sam's choices 37:17 Charlie brings in Death of the Author 41:06 Doctor Who references 42:19 What's next? 43:03 Asking about Sam's dogs who have made appearances in our previous episodes

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The Krewe is kicking off a 2-part series on Japanese soccer! In Part 1, journalist Dan Orlowitz joins the Krewe to break down Japan's domestic soccer scene — the J.League. From league structure and top teams to standout players making waves right now, this episode is your perfect deep dive into the beautiful game, Japan-style. Whether you're new to Japanese soccer or a longtime fan, you'll come away with fresh insights and maybe even a new favorite club! Don't miss Part 2, where we go global with Japan's national teams and international impact!------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode!Support your favorite NFL Team AND podcast! Shop NFLShop to gear up for football season!Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan! ------ Past KOJ Sports-Related Episodes ------Kendo: The Way of the Sword ft. Alexander Bennett, 7th Dan in Kendo (S4E16)The Life of a Sumotori ft. 3-Time Grand Champion Konishiki Yasokichi (S4E10)Talking Sumo ft. Andrew Freud (S1E8)------ About Langston Hill ------Dan's Socials & Writings------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event CalendarJoin JSNO Today!

Date Masamune tries to negotiate with his aunt, Lady Onami, the daimyo of Sukagawa. A legend is born that gives rise to an enduring song. In Kyoto, Toyotomi Hideyoshi runs out of patience with the Hojo clan of Odawara. And in the face of Masamune's apparent indifference to Hideyoshi's imminent campaign, Lady Yoshi once again does the unthinkable. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Riversidewings on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or buy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠some merch at Fourthwall⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. (Music is "Shinshun Ryoutei," "Kyoto no Ohayashi," "Hokora Uta," and "Yamagami no Yashiro," from 「MOMIZizm MUSiC（もみじば）｜フリーBGM 」)

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You waited a month for another new Omakase (if you cared at all) but don't worry, because here's one that's over four hours long!! Wow! John is joined by first time guest and longtime listener Arametha as they spend the first half hour of this show embarrassingly weebing out together. Anime! Tokusatsu! Anime cons! Iowa city names, for some reason! Once that is mercifully out of the way, the two of them head to the World Wonder Ring for 90 minutes of STARDOM talk, starting with a full review of the Natsu & Saory 10th Anniversary Show from Ota Ward Gym. They talk about the impact of the original Actwres Girlz class, Saori & Poi apparently getting free reign over Bushiroad, some theories on why the young women wrestlers of Japan seem so far ahead of the men right now and much more! Then the two of them talk about recent shows in Osaka & Kyoto plus the two May Korakuens, before finally wrapping up the STARDOM talk with a brief look ahead to the next Korakuen show coming up in the first week of June.Then they move over to New Japan for a full recap of the Best of the Super Juniors 32 tournament, including a review of the finals match between YOH and Kosei Fujita, block rankings by average star rating with thoughts on each wrestler's tournaments, and some big picture thoughts on where the booking may have struggled. Afterward they give a brief audio preview of the upcoming Dominion card as John shares some thoughts on why they're not quite as hyped for this show as some others.Next the two of them talk about DREAM STAR FIGHTING MARIGOLD, a first for Omakase, with a full review of the Marigold Shine Forever show! They discuss the diverging paths of Marigold's young wrestlers, an absolutely *incredible* debut match, Mayu Iwatani's somewhat confusing "grand slam" goal, and the retirement of Nanae Takahashi (including some brief thoughts on her overall career and some past match recommendations if you're so inclined!).Finally, because this episode just wasn't long enough already, they wrap things up with some brief King of DDT thoughts on the semifinals and an outstanding final match, plus Minoru Suzuki vs. Danshoku Dieno, because why not at this point?! If you want to hear an absolute metric ton of Japanese wrestling audio, well, you've definitely come to the right place this week!Follow Wrestling Omakase on Twitter @WrestleOmakase, or follow John on Bluesky instead @justoneenby.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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The heroes' quest officially begins as they search for a young thief at the lantern festival in the Kyoto marketplace. Their inquiries lead them to the decks of a Chinese pirate ship and a captain who has secrets of his own. Loosely tied into Assassin's Creed: Shadows.An Everyday Heroes crossover campaign featuring characters inspired by Highlander, The Crow and Assassin's Creed.Check out the new Horror Compendium for Everyday Heroes brought to you exclusively by Dreamslayer Studios! https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/512154/requiem-a-horror-compendium-for-everyday-heroesLike what you see? Support us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/DreamslayerStudiosPick up your Dreamslayer Merch at https://www.teepublic.com/user/dreamslayer-studiosIntroduction Music: The Gatekeepers by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comMusic by Dark Fantasy Studios.Visit Dreamslayer Studios online at https://dreamslayerstudios.renderforestsites.com/For more Everyday Heroes action check out our other campaigns: Get Charlotte - set in the worlds of Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguezhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZrWbwUCH4XApGfyDb52ySJri34mZYT5uOzark Requiem: Abaddon's Descent - A Requiem Horror campaignhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZrWbwUCH4XCLat_AqLzU93ikbGEvVp3P Thanks to our monthly supporters Staci Teter Artalis Jonathan Morton Oraxsis Laura Shepherd Clint Byrd Michael Brightbill

Send us a textThis is a short announcement that Outland Japan continues to be on a break. Outland Japan has been running for over two years now, the most recent episode being Episode 50. I very much enjoy making the podcast but it takes quite a bit of time and effort - something I need to balance with work, family and other commitments. Looking forward I can see that that balance is going to be hard to achieve, especially in the next 6 to 12 months. Rather than overburden myself, I have decided to leave the podcast on a break for now as I figure out a way to continue Outland Japan in a manner more aligned and workable with my other commitments.I am hesitant to do that as it takes a lot of effort and time to build up an audience, yet little time at all to lose an audience. For that reason I will endeavour to return with Outland Japan as soon as possible. If you're following or subscribed to the podcast on whichever app your listening on, it would be great if you could not change that so once I know the return date, you'll get that announcement in your feed. Thanks for listening!Outland Japan is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Peter Carnell - a freelance tour guide based in northern Nagano – that transports you to rural, regional and the wilds of Japan in pursuit of stories that lie outside the neon hum of Tokyo and golden trimmings of Kyoto. Stories of travel, life and culture beyond the big cities. Follow the show on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. Please note, prior to October 2024, Outland Japan was named Snow Country Stories Japan.

In this episode we tackle the first sequel in the Rurouni Kenshin series, Kyoto Inferno. And if I do say so myself, we have a great conversation about it. We ask, "Does anything actually happen in this film?", I try to explore its themes and subtext, and we discuss the fantastic action direction and the film's usage of shaky cam. Later, we tackle listener questions ands probably go on far too long about the type of pirate we'd have sex with. Yes, that's as weird as it sounds. Enjoy!

This week, Bobby and the team were broadcasting from Japan as part of this year's EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO Retreat. Here, Bobby tries a bit of karaoke, speaks with Mark Matthews, Head of Research Asia for Julius Baer, about how the stock markets in Asia and elsewhere are responding to Trump's Tariffs, takes a bullet train to Kyoto, is joined by Japan Rugby Head Coach, Eddie Jones, and more.

Bobby and the team were broadcasting from Japan as part of this year's EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO Retreat, where they visited the Ameyoko Market, hopped on a bullet train to Kyoto, and tried their hand at a bit of karaoke.

Joining Bobby, from Kyoto, Japan, as part of this year's EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO Retreat, is Frank O'Keeffe, EY Ireland Managing Partner.

Ever wondered what it's like to study Japanese in Japan? This week, the Krewe sits down with Langston Hill — administrator at a Tokyo-based language school and Japanese language content creator — to dive into opportunities to learn in Japan via dedicated Japanese language schools. We explore the benefits of language schools, how they compare to traditional academic settings, and Langston's journey as a creator (plus his own textbook series!). Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned learner, this episode is packed with insight, inspiration, and a few laughs along the way.------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode!Support your favorite NFL Team AND podcast! Shop NFLShop to gear up for football season!Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan! ------ Past KOJ Language Learning Episodes ------Japanese Self-Study Strategies ft. Walden Perry (S5E4)Learn the Kansai Dialect ft. Tyson of Nihongo Hongo (S4E14)Heisig Method ft. Dr. James Heisig (S4E5)Prepping for the JLPT ft. Loretta of KemushiCan (S3E16)Language Through Video Games ft. Matt of Game Gengo (S3E4)Pitch Accent (Part 2) ft. Dogen (S2E15)Pitch Accent (Part 1) ft. Dogen (S2E14)Language through Literature ft. Daniel Morales (S2E8)Immersion Learning ft. MattvsJapan (S1E10)Japanese Language Journeys ft. Saeko-Sensei (S1E4)------ About Langston Hill ------Langston aka @TheJapaneseGuy101 on IGThe Japanese Language Manual (2 Book Series - Kindle)The Japanese Language Manual Vol 1 (Paperback)------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event CalendarJoin JSNO Today!

Date Masamune flanks the Satake-Ashina advance by striking the heart of Ashina territory. The River Nippashi becomes the anvil to the Date army's hammer. The shockwaves of this sudden change to the balance of power in Michinoku will not go unnoticed at Hideyoshi's court in Kyoto.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Riversidewings on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or buy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠some merch at Fourthwall⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. (Music is "Shinshun Ryoutei," "Kyoto no Ohayashi," "Hokora Uta," and "Yamagami no Yashiro," from 「MOMIZizm MUSiC（もみじば）｜フリーBGM 」)

A delegation of 140 of Ireland's top entrepreneurs, including tech entrepreneurs Liam Dunne of Klearcom, Gareth Sheridan of Nutriband Inc., Alan Doyle of Aerlytix, Eddie Dillon of CreditLogic and Conor Buckley of Granite Digital, are this week travelling to Japan for the annual EY Entrepreneur Of The Year CEO Retreat. Running from Monday 26th to Saturday 31st May, the retreat will see the entrepreneurs travel between Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto as they participate in a comprehensive programme of executive coaching, education and networking, while also experiencing Japan's vibrant culture and traditions. This year's retreat will visit sites of major business, academic and diplomatic importance across Japan. Key visits will include SoftBank Corporation HQ where the group will meet with SoftBank President Kunihiro Fujinaga and Executive Vice President Daichi Nozaki, a 'Mini MBA' experience at Hitotsubashi University, delivered by leading Japanese academics Professor Yoshinori Fujikawa and Professor Hiroshi Ono, and Ireland House Tokyo, the centre of Ireland's diplomatic relations in Japan, where the group will meet with Ambassador of Ireland to Japan, Damien Cole. Later in the week, the group will immerse themselves in Japanese culture in Kyoto before concluding with a visit to the World Expo in Osaka. Japan is the world's fourth largest economy with enduring strengths in areas including innovation, technology, automotive and manufacturing. The existing trade relationship between Ireland and Japan is strong, with Japan positioned as Ireland's second-largest trading partner in the Asia-Pacific region. Many of the entrepreneurs travelling to Japan are already conducting business there, while others are seeking to expand their markets. The delegation includes this year's 24 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year finalists as well as programme alumni representing a broad spectrum of industries and representatives from Enterprise Ireland, Invest Northern Ireland and Julius Baer International. Roger Wallace, Partner Lead for EY Entrepreneur Of The Year, said: "The CEO retreat is one of the highlights of the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year programme and this year we are taking the biggest ever cohort of entrepreneurs on the retreat to Japan, for what will be Ireland's largest annual unofficial trade mission. Supported by Enterprise Ireland, Invest NI, and Julius Baer, our 140 entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to meet with local business leaders, academics and experts while also experiencing Japan's vibrant culture and traditions. "Japan is renowned as an innovative leader across various industries, including manufacturing, electronics, automotive and robotics, with world-class Japanese companies such as Sony, Honda, and Yamaha. It is a country rich in opportunity for entrepreneurs looking to expand beyond traditional markets and into the wider Asia-Pacific region, an area which continues to move from strength to strength. This retreat is an opportunity for Irish entrepreneurs to delve deeper into new market opportunities in Japan and expand their knowledge of business and trade in the region. "More broadly, our CEO Retreat is designed to enable entrepreneurs to have the space to step back, engage with their peers and think differently, to embrace new ideas and to push themselves even further. The retreat is also an opportunity for entrepreneurs to deepen business relationships with fellow participants, often leading to fruitful collaborations, which is a core element of the Entrepreneur Of The Year programme. We hope the retreat will inspire and energise our entrepreneurs and may even be the spark that ignites some great new and exciting business possibilities for this talented group of business leaders." Since its inception, the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Ireland community has grown into a tight-knit network of 650 alumni who harness each other's wealth of experience, with three-quarters (75%) conducting business with one another. Together, the ...

O Brasil realiza a Conferência do Clima da ONU, a COP30, em Belém, em novembro, e os investimentos para adaptação e combate às mudanças climáticas, tanto públicos como privados, estão no centro dos debates. Mas como as empresas privadas podem colaborar? A participação de governos e representantes da sociedade civil (ONGs, associações) nas negociações climáticas é relativamente conhecida. Já o papel do setor privado costuma ser menos noticiado e até levanta questionamentos.  Para a embaixadora Liliam Chagas, diretora do Departamento de Clima do Itamaraty, a crise climática e suas negociações devem envolver todos os setores. Ela participou nesta segunda-feira (26) do Brazil Climate Summit Paris (BCS Paris), organizado pelo Instituto Europeu de Administração, o Insead, com apoio de empresas e organizações de consultoria e gestão. O evento discute como o país pode atrair mais capital sustentável e verde."Essas conversas sobre clima, precisam envolver muito além de governos. Um evento como esse, que traz empresas, CEOs, pessoas que trabalham com sustentabilidade no setor privado, ajuda a ir construindo o conhecimento necessário para que os governos possam saber onde o setor privado precisa de maior regulamentação, ou onde eles precisam de estímulo para investir em um determinado ator da economia", diz Liliam Chagas sobre o BCS Paris. "Isso tudo é uma construção que vai levando a um maior conhecimento para que as decisões possam ser tomadas na direção correta", salienta. Nas últimas COPs, no entanto, a grande presença de investidores e empresas do setor privado geraram críticas da sociedade civil, comparando a conferência com um grande evento para empresários. Liliam Chagas defende que uma COP é uma "reunião de vários elementos", mas o principal continua sendo as negociações multilaterais sobre a Convenção do Clima, do Protocolo de Kyoto e posteriormente do Acordo de Paris."Quem executa as políticas decididas, no entanto, vai muito além dos governos", diz. “Então isso justifica que empresas, mas também universidades, centros de pesquisa, de tecnologia, sejam importantes. Que esse grupo de atores participe desses encontros, porque eles fazem parte da solução", defende.Para a embaixadora brasileira, a palavra de ordem é “mutirão”. “Cada país, cada parte desse jogo, precisa dar sua contribuição. Tem lugar para todo mundo nas COPs”, diz. “A mobilização global contra a mudança do clima que a gente está oferecendo é dentro do conceito de mutirão, que é bem brasileiro, vem de uma língua indígena brasileira, o Tupi e significa que quando você tem uma tarefa muito ampla, muito difícil de fazer, você não pode fazer sozinho. Então é isso que nós estamos chamando, o mutirão global contra a mudança do clima. Além disso, um balanço ético global, onde a gente espera, ao longo do ano, ter discussões em pontos específicos do mundo, trazendo pessoas, não só empresários, mas artistas, filósofos, estudantes, comunidades, sobre uma discussão sobre que futuro nós queremos, que futuro a gente precisa construir para que as próximas gerações continuem usufruindo”, diz.VulnerabilidadesO Brasil tem a ambição de se posicionar como parte da solução para a transição energética, mas o país esbarra em sua própria vulnerabilidade às mudanças climáticas. Elas ficaram claras nas inundações do Rio Grande do Sul, nas secas que assolaram diversas regiões do país, inclusive a amazônica no ano passado.Para Liliam Chagas, contudo, estas vulnerabilidades só mostram que o Brasil está certo em tentar liderar o mundo para construir políticas que tragam soluções de uma forma mais rápida.“A COP30 será uma janela de oportunidades para que novos mecanismos, novas ferramentas de restauro de floresta, de reflorestamento e de soluções financeiras para que isso possa acontecer”, defende a embaixadora, que apresentou o projeto Arco da Restauração. A iniciativa do governo brasileiro visa restaurar 6 milhões de hectares de floresta na região conhecida como “arco do desmatamento”, região críticas de desmatamento da floresta amazônica, que engloba partes dos estados Mato Grosso, Acre, Amazonas, Pará, Maranhão, Rondônia e Tocantins.  O projeto, apresentado na COP28, em Dubai, tem o ambicioso objetivo de reduzir 1 °C nas temperaturas da Terra. O Acordo de Paris cumpre 10 anos em 2025 e o aniversário será marcado pelo aquecimento recorde do planeta. Em 2024, o aumento das temperaturas da Terra ultrapassaram pela primeira vez o +1,5°C, meta fixada pelo acordo.Mutirão A ex-estudante do Insead Luiza Boechat entendeu o conceito de mutirão defendido por Liliam Chagas. Ela é uma das responsáveis por trazer para a França, em 2024, o Brazil Climate Summit (BCS), realizado primeiramente na Universidade de Columbia, em Nova York, desde 2022."Acho que a COP do ano passado teve grandes avanços em NCQG (Novos objetivos coletivos quantificados de financiamento climático) e a desse ano vai ter o Baku to Belém roadmap, para mobilizar U$ 1,3 trilhão (para financiar o enfrentamento das mudanças climáticas). Assim você faz o mundo das finanças funcionar. Você precisa saber: o dinheiro tem que fluir para as coisas acontecerem”, defende Luiza."A Europa é um ambiente mais regulado em clima do que os outros países. Eles têm mercado de carbono há décadas. Eu acho que até por ter uma renda média maior, o consumidor europeu também consegue pagar produtos com green premium (de valor mais elevado, mas com menor pegada de carbono) que eventualmente algumas áreas oferecem. Então, acho que tem uma pressão também da sociedade um pouco maior em clima. Por isso, para mim, fazia muito sentido ter o BCS aqui", afirma."É claro que os investidores, principalmente os europeus, muito mais do que outros investidores, têm essa preocupação com sustentabilidade um pouco maior do que os outros lugares do mundo", diz Vitória Raymundo, aluna do Insead e uma das organizadoras do BCS de Paris este ano.“O objetivo é unir investidores que querem pagar e investir em clima para falar, olha, o Brasil tem soluções e potencial, baixo custo, competitividade para descarbonizar globalmente”, explicam as organizadoras.Cerca de 70% dos participantes do evento são de fora do Brasil e 30% brasileiros. O objetivo, segundo Luiza, é causar um impacto positivo para o país.“E talvez para colocar em contexto de COP, agora a gente tem essa história do mutirão. Acho que o BCS é, no fundo, uma forma de mutirão. Acho que é totalmente o que a gente faz aqui. Já vem fazendo há algum tempo", afirma. “Tentando fomentar coisas que vão ser ações. Então fazer essas conexões para fazer projeto, para fazer investimento, para, de fato, descarbonizar o Brasil e o mundo. Essa é a visão."

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At the time of writing, it is 02.00 AM in Kyoto and the only thing keeping me awake is leftover adrenaline from watching pure madness on the tarmac. Silverstone is an outlier, this we know. But this time? This time, nobody ended up where they thought they'd be when the lights first turn green. Red flags, infernal ride height devices and an incredibly competitive Honda are just some of the unexpected turns that showed themselves at the UK's twisty track. Today is opposite day, the world turned upside down. But is that a surprise? And if not, what does it mean to be good at a track where everything is so very different from a normal race? This week, we're coming to your ears as fast as you can. So we hope you enjoy this episode, and here's to a really great race! Cheers!Want more? Visit our website or support us on Patreon. With big thanks as always to Brad Baloo from The Next Men and Gentleman's Dub Club for writing our theme song. Check out The Nextmen for more great music!  

An assassination attempt on the Shogun is underway during a Kabuki performance in his honor. Our heroes are the only salvation in this surprise attack. How is the attack on the Shogun connected to Haruka Hirano's death and rebirth? And what is the secret that lies beneath the Shogun's palace?Loosely tied in to Assassin's Creed: Shadows.An Everyday Heroes crossover campaign featuring characters inspired by Highlander, The Crow and Assassin's Creed.Check out the new Horror Compendium for Everyday Heroes brought to you exclusively by Dreamslayer Studios! https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/512154/requiem-a-horror-compendium-for-everyday-heroesLike what you see? Support us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/DreamslayerStudiosPick up your Dreamslayer Merch at https://www.teepublic.com/user/dreamslayer-studios or https://dreamslayerstudios.creator-spring.com/Introduction Music: The Gatekeepers by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comMusic by Dark Fantasy Studios.Visit Dreamslayer Studios online at https://dreamslayerstudios.renderforestsites.com/For more Everyday Heroes action check out our other campaigns: Get Charlotte - set in the worlds of Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguezhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZrWbwUCH4XApGfyDb52ySJri34mZYT5uOzark Requiem: Abaddon's Descent - A Requiem Horror campaignhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZrWbwUCH4XCLat_AqLzU93ikbGEvVp3P Thanks to our monthly supporters Staci Teter Artalis Jonathan Morton Oraxsis Laura Shepherd Clint Byrd Michael Brightbill

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Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Spring Mysteries: Uncovering Secrets in Kyoto's Blooms Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-05-22-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 春の京都、高校の校庭には桜の花びらが舞い落ちていた。En: In the springtime Kyoto, cherry blossom petals were dancing down onto the high school courtyard.Ja: ある穏やかな午後、ハルトは静かな図書館で珍しい本を手に入れるつもりだった。En: On one calm afternoon, Haruto intended to acquire a rare book at the quiet library.Ja: その本は、古い日本の伝説を語る貴重な書物だった。En: This book was a precious tome that recounted old Japanese legends.Ja: しかし、棚に行ってもその本は見当たらなかった。En: However, upon going to the shelf, he couldn't find it.Ja: 図書館の委員として、そして密かに探偵を夢見るハルトは、不思議に感じた。En: As a member of the library committee and someone who secretly dreamed of being a detective, Haruto found it puzzling.Ja: 「ミオ、手伝ってくれない？En: "Mio, can you help me?"Ja: 」と、クラスメートで親友のミオに頼んだ。En: he asked his classmate and best friend, Mio.Ja: 彼女はミステリー小説が大好きで、その話を聞くと目を輝かせた。En: She loved mystery novels and her eyes sparkled upon hearing the story.Ja: 「もちろん、面白そう！En: "Of course, it sounds interesting!"Ja: 」と彼女は答え、二人は事件の解決に乗り出した。En: she replied, and the two set out to solve the case.Ja: ゴールデンウィークの間、学校の図書館は限られた時間しか開いていない。En: During Golden Week, the school's library was open only for limited hours.Ja: 多くの学生は旅行に出かけていた。En: Many students had gone on trips.Ja: 証人も確保できそうにない中、ハルトは大胆な決断をした。En: With no witnesses in sight, Haruto made a bold decision.Ja: それは図書館に忍び込むことだった。En: It was to sneak into the library.Ja: 夜、学校の伝統的な建物の中、二人は静かに図書館へと向かった。En: At night, inside the school's traditional building, the two quietly headed to the library.Ja: 新しい畳の香りが鼻をくすぐる。En: The smell of new tatami tickled their noses.Ja: ハルトはノートに手がかりを書き込み、ミオは本棚を注意深く調べた。En: Haruto noted down clues in his notebook, while Mio carefully examined the bookshelves.Ja: 突然、ミオは何かを見つけた。En: Suddenly, Mio found something.Ja: 「ハルト、ここに何かあるかも！En: "Haruto, there might be something here!"Ja: 」と彼女は小声で叫んだ。En: she whispered excitedly.Ja: その声の先には、壁の後ろにひっそりと隠されていた本があった。En: Ahead of her voice, there was a book quietly hidden behind the wall.Ja: それは盗まれたのではなく、学生の特別プロジェクトの一環でこっそりと使用されていたのだった。En: It hadn't been stolen but was being secretly used as part of a student's special project.Ja: 次の日、二人は本を司書に返却した。En: The next day, the two returned the book to the librarian.Ja: 「ありがとう、君たちのおかげで安心したよ」と司書は嬉しそうに言い、ハルトに近所の探偵事務所での夏のインターンシップを提案した。En: "Thank you, you really put my mind at ease," the librarian said happily, suggesting that Haruto apply for a summer internship at a nearby detective agency.Ja: ハルトは自信を持ち、ミオと一緒に問題を解決できる楽しさを知った。En: Haruto felt confident and found joy in solving problems together with Mio.Ja: 彼の心には新たな夢が芽生え、未来の探偵としての第一歩を踏み出したのだった。En: A new dream sprouted in his heart, and he took his first step toward becoming a future detective.Ja: その桜咲く春の事件は、二人にとって忘れられない思い出となった。En: The case of that cherry blossom-filled spring became an unforgettable memory for the two of them. Vocabulary Words:courtyard: 校庭cherry blossom: 桜petals: 花びらacquire: 手に入れるrare: 珍しいtome: 書物recounted: 語るlegends: 伝説puzzling: 不思議sparkled: 輝かせたwitnesses: 証人bold: 大胆sneak: 忍び込むtraditional: 伝統的なclues: 手がかりtickled: くすぐるexamined: 調べたquietly: 静かにhidden: 隠されていたstolen: 盗まれたlibrarian: 司書suggesting: 提案したinternship: インターンシップconfident: 自信sprouted: 芽生えdetective: 探偵unforgettable: 忘れられないmemory: 思い出afternoon: 午後case: 事件

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There were certainly many talking points from the weekend's top flight round, and we begin this episode with some positivity from Jon Steele after Yokohama FC moved out of the drop zone with an away win over Shonan on Saturday, as the sky blues continue to make a decent fist of their return to J1 (to 21:00). Then in Part 2 Jonny and Ben continue their roundup of Matchday 17, beginning with Kashima extending their advantage at the top of the table after they downed Shimizu, and Kashiwa lost at Machida. Next up is Kyoto, who piled on the misery for bottom club Yokohama F.Marinos with a fine away win, before we move on to events at Saitama Stadium, where Urawa claimed a controversy-laced home win over FC Tokyo (Ben's rant alert). Following that we review all of the other games, before finishing with a look ahead to midweek and weekend action.

This episode we are looking at the early years of the official reign of Naka no Oe, aka Tenji Tenno, including the building of a brand new capital on the shores of Lake Biwa. For more information, see: https://sengokudaimyo.com/podcast/episode-126 Rough Transcript Welcome to Sengoku Daimyo's Chronicles of Japan.  My name is Joshua and this is episode 126:  New Beginnings The local farmers couldn't help but talk.  There was so much construction, but it wasn't entirely clear what was being built.  The land between the mountains and the lake had been neatly groomed fields, but now that the government workmen had moved in, all of those fields were being cleared.  This new construction was much larger than anything that people had seen before.  Rocks were coming in from far flung quarries, and local kilns were being set up to create tiles, while woodcutters were sent into the forests to bring logs to the site. There were various stories about what was going on—a new provincial government office, or perhaps a new temple, but perhaps the most outlandish was that this was going to be some kind of royal palace.  The sovereign himself was taking in interest in this little slice of Afumi, and he was going to abandon the Home Territories of Yamato and bring his entire court to the shores of Lake Biwa. What a far-fetched story!  …Wasn't it? Last episode we recapped a lot of the history of Prince Naka no Oe and how he had come to this point: the Isshi Incident, the Taika reforms, as well as the reigns of his uncle, Prince Karu, aka Koutoku Tennou, and his mother, Takara Hime, aka Saimei Tennou.  With Takara Hime's death, Naka no Oe was now – finally, as he might have thought -- running things officially.  He had prosecuted the war in Baekje, and with that loss, he had turned his focus back to the archipelago.  He now had refugees to settle, and defenses to set up.  And then there were the embassies that would be coming, in an apparent attempt to normalize relations post-conflict.  That could only go so far, however, given that Tang and Silla had simply turned their war efforts against Goguryeo.  So one imagines that any diplomatic discussions were held with the understanding that the international order was still in flux. And so we arrive in the 8th month of 665, as some of the first defensive castles were being erected.  That same month, Tamna—the kingdom on the modern island of Jeju—sent ambassadors to the Yamato court.  The diplomatic ties between Yamato and Tamna were a relatively recent occurrence, but with Baekje gone, one wonders if Yamato wasn't feeling out a new alliance on the continent.  That said, Tamna does not appear to have been a major player on the international stage.    They had been a tributary of Baekje, and may have even been one of the last holdouts of the proto-Japonic language for a long time.  Indeed, a 15th century Joseon history records a foundation myth of Tamna that emphasizes close early ties with the Japanese archipelago. The following month saw another visit by Tang ambassadors, only a year after Guo Wucong had come to the court.  Guo Wucong had been wined and dined, and things seem to have gone well, as this time he returned, but he wasn't the one leading the embassy this time.  That honor went to Liu Degao, sub-prefect of Yizhou, among his many titles.  Yizhou is the same location where the previous missions from Yamato to the Tang court had made landfall.  Presumably, Liu Degao would have had experience with the embassies that passed through Yizhou, so he seems a logical choice to be sent over to the archipelago. This seems like an escalation, with a more titled ambassador leading the party. It is possible that the Tang were trying to not only reset their relationship with Yamato, but also attempt to woo them to their side.  The Tang likely knew that if they defeated Goguryeo, then they would have another problem to work out:  The alliance with Silla.  At the moment both Tang and Silla were in a partnership of convenience, but the Tang empire didn't get where it was by just giving up territory. And Silla was, itself, ambitious.  It would be in the Tang dynasty's best interest to have Yamato on its side in case Silla became a problem.  At the very least, the Tang court could have just been trying to make sure that Yamato would stay out of any continental entanglements, such as by supporting Goguryeo. Within the Yamato court, it is unclear which way, exactly, they were leaning at this point.  The court was clearly building defensive positions—fortresses and more.  At the same time, there were likely those who welcomed any return to stable relations with the Tang.  After all, there were still Wa in Chang'an and elsewhere, and there was still a hunger in the archipelago for the books and other goods that the Silk Road could provide.  On the other hand, they may have felt more at home with Goguryeo, or even Silla.  The bonds with the Korean peninsula were older and likely stronger.  And, as long as the Tang Empire was busy with other states, then perhaps they would be too preoccupied to attack Yamato. Liu Degao and his entourage had arrived at Tsushima on the 28th day of the 7th month.  They would have been put up there for a time, and entertained.  If this embassy followed later conventions, they would have likely pulled into a harbor, like the one near Kofunakoshi.  This is a narrow spot between the two parts of Tsushima, where we know that in the 9th century, ships from the Tang empire would stop, register goods and people, and likely have them transferred to Japanese ships.  All of the checking and cataloging would happen  at nearby Bairinji temple. Even if they didn't have to transport everything to another ship, it is likely that they would held at Tsushima for a while for security purposes.  Tsushima was ideal, both for its distance, halfway between the Korean peninsula and the Japanese archipelago, but also for its shape, with numerous places that ships could sit at anchor in secluded bays away from any weather or rough seas that could otherwise cause problems. We don't know exactly what the Tang embassy's stay was like, but we know that they were at Tsushima for roughly two months, which was probably the time it took to get a message to the Yamato court and back.  We know how long it was because we learn that it is on the 20th day of the 9th month that they finally made landfall at Tsukushi, or Kyushu, and two days later they forwarded a letter-case to the Yamato court. Two months later, we know they were at the court, as there was a banquet held for Liu Degao on the 13th day of the 11th month, and then a month after that, Liu Degao and the rest of the mission were presented gifts, after which they left and returned to the Tang court.  We are also told that Mori no Kimi no Ohoishi, along with Sakahibe no Muraji no Iwashiki and Kimi no Kishi no Harima all went to the Tang court that same month, no doubt traveling with Degao and Wucong. On the first month of the following year, Neungnu of Goguryeo was sent to the Yamato court to offer tribute.  On the same day, the 11th day of the first month, Tamna also sent someone identified as Prince Siyeo to offer presents.  Immediately, I'm wondering about the way that this is presented.  Both of these states – Goguryeo and Tamna - were allies of the former Baekje kingdom.  I have to wonder how the Goguryeo ships made their way—did they come down the western side of the peninsula, through the Bohai sea, and thus past possible Tang patrols between their peninsular and continental territories, or did they head through the East Sea, aka the Japan Sea, where they would have to pass by the coast of Silla, whom they were also not on great terms with?  The fact that both missions are mentioned at the same time suggests that maybe the Goguryeo embassy sailed down to Tamna, on Jeju Island, and then the two groups made their way over to Yamato together from there. Other things about this entry to note is that the Chroniclers use different terms for these visits to the Yamato court.  Goguryeo uses a term that Aston translates as “offering tribute” while Tamna uses a different term indicating that they were “offering presents”.  This may be as simple as the difference in the various relationships between the polities, as viewed by the Chroniclers.  After all, there was a long relationship between Yamato and Goguryeo, which was considered one of the three Han, or Samhan.  Whether true or not, I could certainly see the Chroniclers feeling that Goguryeo was in a subordinate relationship with Yamato.  Tamna, on the other hand, was a more recent addition to the Yamato diplomatic sphere.  As such, it would be understandable, to me if the Chroniclers still saw it as a more independent entity. It also may hint at different messages being communicated.  As far as we can tell, Tamna wasn't under direct threat by the Tang empire—though they may have been feeling a little bit of heat, given the fall of Baekje and the Tang empire's new outpost on the peninsula.  Goguryeo, however, was under more direct threat, and had been in conflict with the Tang for years.  On top of that, based on what we can tell, it seems that Yeong Gaesomun, the despot who had been ruling Goguryeo and helping it defend against the Tang, had just passed away.  It may have been that the Goguryeo court was seeking support against Tang and Silla, as they were in a moment of instability, themselves.  As such, “Tribute” might indicate that they were more formally petitioning Yamato for support. Goguryeo envoy Neungnu left about 5 months later, on the 4th day of the 6th month but then another envoy, this time Minister Eulsyang Oemchu, arrived a little more than four months later.  Much like with the Tang, this feels like Goguryeo was upping the ante, sending higher ranking officials to negotiate with Yamato.  That lends some credence to the theory that there was something of a bidding war going on for Yamato's involvement in international affairs.  For Yamato, however, it would seem that getting involved in continental affairs was hardly something they were itching to do.  Instead, they continued their moves to fortify. In local events, we know that on the 11th day of the 10th month of 665, while the Liu Degao delegation was still in Yamato, there was a great “review”, by which they seem to mean a sutra reading, at Uji.  It is unclear just where this was held, as I haven't found reference to any particular temple.  However, it does indicate that there was activity in the area. Uji is probably most popular, today, for its role as a setting in the Tale of Genji.  There indeed numerous reminders there of the Heian period, including the hall of Ujigami Shrine, and the famous Hou-ou-do, or Phoenix Hall, of the Byoudouin. In 1053, Fujiwara Yorimichi inherited the villa from his father, Fujiwara Michinaga, and he converted it into a Pure Land temple.  Michinaga is thought to have been one of the people on whom Murasaki Shikibu based the character of the Shining Prince, Hikaru Genji.  That's all too late for this moment in the Chronicles, of course., but we do have earlier references to Uji as a place, as well as in various names.  It seems to have been part of the territory of the Hata, who controlled much of the area of modern Kyoto and environs.  There is a temple, Houjouin, also known as Hashidera, which claims to date back to the 7th century, and may have been the site of the above-mentioned sutra reading in 665.  According to the Temple's own legend, it was built around 604, when Hata no Kawakatsu built the famous Uji bridge, or Hashi, on the orders of Prince Umayado, aka Shotoku Taishi.  Other sources give the date as 646.  The temple was rebuilt in the 13th century, and as far as I can tell, nothing remains of the original temple, but it is possible that it was the site of this review. The next non-Diplomatic record of the Chronicles is from the 3rd month in 666.  The Crown Prince went to the house of Saheki no Komaro no Muraji, paying a sympathy call as Saheki appears to have passed away after having been gravely ill.  Saheki no Komaro no Muraji was one of those who had helped Naka no Oe in the Isshi Incident.  He had been introduced to the plot by Nakatomi no Kamatari, and then critical in the literal execution at the court.  He later led forces against Furubito no Oe, assuming that “Sahekibe no Komaro” is the same as “Saheki no Muraji no Komaro”.  There is also a relative, possibly his son, Takunaha, who was one of the Yamato court's overseas envoys.  Thus, one can understand that he had some importance to the Royal family, and we can probably assume that he had been involved in much more.  The Crown Prince, we are told, lamented him on account of his loyal service from the very beginning. One of the confusing things in this part of the Chronicle is the term “Crown Prince”.  It doesn't help that the Chroniclers were pulling from different records, and sometimes using anachronistic titles for individuals.  Naka no Oe had been known as the Crown Prince since the time of Takara Hime, whether he actually was or not.  Now he was in charge of the government, but it isn't clear that he had been formally invested as tennou.  More than that, there is mention of an investiture in either 667 or 668, several years after his quote-unquote “reign” had begun.  This makes some sense.  After all, when Takara Hime passed away, there was a foreign war to prosecute, and that probably took a fair bit of resources.  Plus, Naka no Oe had been running things for a while before that, or so we are told.  It would make sense if things just kept on going as they had been, and they held the actual investiture when they got around to it. We also know that he was busy with building projects: not just for the defense of the archipelago, but even a new capital and a new palace.  We'll talk about it a bit more, later, but suffice it to say that he may have been taking his time and gathering everything together. All of this makes the Chronicles themselves somewhat confusing.  They throw around the terms “Crown Prince” and “Sovereign”—well, “Sumera no Mikoto”—almost interchangeably.  Meanwhile, they've also stated that the Crown Prince was Prince Ohoama, Naka no Oe's younger brother. Based on my read of things, I believe we can distinguish between the two by whether or not it specifically calls them out as just “Crown Prince”, or “Crown Prince, younger brother to the sovereign”.  The latter is clearly Prince Ohoama, and the first is most likely Naka no Oe.  After all, in this instance, why would Prince Ohoama be the one so struck by the death of Saheki no Muraji?  Based on the story the Chronicles have told us, wouldn't it make more sense that it was Naka no Oe lamenting the death of one who had helped put him on the throne, rather than sending his brother? So keep that in mind as we go through the narrative.  I'll try to point out whom I believe they are speaking about, at least until we reach the point where Naka no Oe actually is invested. Getting back to the Chronicles, in the 7th month of the year 666, some four months after the illness and death of Saheki no Komaro no Muraji, another disaster struck—this time a natural disaster.  Great floods were reported—how widespread we aren't told.  This is often a problem in a land with many mountains that often gets large rains.  It is especially problematic when much of your agriculture is based on being just at or below the level of the rivers and streams so that it can be flooded on purpose.  We are told that the government remitted the land-taxes and commuted taxes that year, likely as a form of disaster relief to those affected by the flooding. In 666, we are also told a story that actually links this reign to the previous.  We are told that a monk, named Chiyu, gave the sovereign something called a south-pointing chariot.  I'll talk about what this was in another episode.  What's important here is to note that there was a previous entry in the era attributed to Saimei Tennou, aka Takara Hime, where a monk named Chiyu, or something similar, using different characters, also created a south-pointing chariot.  Likewise, we are later told in this reign how Naka no Oe installed a clepsydra, a water clock.  This is also mentioned in the previous reign.  It is possible that these reference completely different accounts.  Or they could be connected in some way. The south-pointing chariot is probably not something that we'll have evidence of, as it would have been mobile and probably deteriorated over time.  However, the water clock would have been a fixed installation with some clear architectural remnants, and indeed we think we know where at least one was built in Asuka.  Both of the water clock entries say that it was the “first” time, so make of that what you will. Also in 666, we see that some 2000 people of Baekje were settled in the East, possibly meaning the Kanto region, though this could be anywhere between modern Nagoya out to the far eastern edge of Honshu.  They were maintained at the government expense for three years, after which they were expected to have built new lives for themselves. In later periods, there is much to be said about “Men of the East”.  There are those that point to this region as being the origin point of many of the warrior traditions that would arise and become the military samurai.  Some of the weapons and fighting styles, especially some of the horse-riding archery seems to point to continental influences that made their way to the Kanto region and beyond.  One has to consider just how much did they bring with them and how did it grow, often beyond the view of the court and the court chronicles.  For now, though, it seems to have largely been a form of a refugee program, since the Baekje no longer had a kingdom to return to. Finally, we have an omen.  In the winter of 666, the rats of the capital, in Asuka, headed north to Afumi.  As with previous entries about rats departing a capital for a direction, this is again meant as an omen.  It probably didn't happen.  But it does foreshadow an account in the following year, when, on the 19th day of the 3rd month, the capital, surprise-surprise, moved to Afumi. And perhaps I shouldn't be flippant.  It was a surprise to have the capital move to Afumi.  There are accounts of legendary sovereigns that had their palace outside of the Nara Basin or Kawachi area, but at this point Yamato had been really building up those areas.  So why would they suddenly relocate to Afumi, of all places? Well, probably because of the same thing that had been driving the rest of their large-scale building projects during this period—from the Water Castle protecting the Dazai to the various Baekje style fortresses from Tsushima down to the Nara Basin.  Afumi was a naturally defensive position.  And in such an uncertain time, having a well-defended capital must have seen like a very good idea.  In fact, though they didn't formally change the capital until the 3rd month of 667, they probably had started work on it as soon as they got back from the loss at Hakusukinoe. As far as locations go, it wasn't necessarily a bad choice.  There were still routes to the port at Naniwa, which could still house various delegations when they arrived.  There were also routes to the east, leading to Owari and the rest of central and eastern Honshu, as well as mountain passes to get to the Japan Sea.  The area where the new palace was located was in the district of Ohotsu.  Ohotsu means something like “Big Port” and I don't know if it was already a major port along the banks of Lake Biwa or if that was a name that came from having the capital there.  Ohotsu was a long-inhabited area, even well before the 660's, and an important site for trade.  In the southern end of modern Ohotsu city is Ishiyama-dera, the stone mountain temple, it which was built in the 8th century, but in front of the temple are the remains of the largest freshwater shellmound in Asia.  As you may recall from some of our earliest episodes talking about the prehistoric period in the Japanese archipelago, shell mounds are typically evidence of ancient settlements, remnants of dump sites where they could throw their detritus.  This probably included a lot more than just shells, but shells, bones, and sometimes things like pottery sherds, would remain.  And while much of the wood and waste of the period would have disintegrated over time, shells do not.    These shell mounds accordingly provide important insight into the lives of people back in that day, and the size can also help us understand things about how large a settlement might have been or how long it was there.  The sheer size of the shellmound at Ishiyama-dera likely indicates that the region had been settled for many centuries prior to the 600's. In addition to the shellmound, and more closely related to the current times we are discussing, is evidence of a rock quarry found at the temple site and showing evidence of techniques familiar to people of the 6th to 8th centuries. You see, Ishiyama is a source of a particular white stone called wollastonite.  The quarry sits below the main hall of the temple, and so it probably would not have been quarried after the hall was built, which was in the 700s, so the site is believed to have been active before that.  From the composition of the stone and the markings on the remnants, we can see similarities to stones in the base of one of the buildings at Kawaradera, in Asuka, which we've talked about before and which was one of the pre-eminent temples of its day.  So this demonstrates a link between the region and the court even before the construction of the new Ohotsu palace. Speaking of the palace, we've known of its exact position since 1974,  when archeologists found evidence of the foundation of a large complex in a residential district in Nishikori.  While some initially suggested it was an old temple, further evidence makes it pretty clear that it was the dairi, or inner sanctum, of a palace.  This is very much in the same mould as the Toyosaki Palace in Naniwa and the various palaces in Asuka from around the same period.  In front of the dairi would have been the actual government buildings, but that area has not been excavated. That brings up another question: was this a full-on capital city, Ohotsu-kyo, or just a palace, the Ohotsu-no-miya?  So far we have only found the palace, But since the area is fairly built up, it may take time to find more, assuming it hasn't been destroyed by previous urban development in the area.  There are some hints that there was more: while there were already at a couple of temples that had been built by the mid-7th century, we see several temples built in ways that not only borrow features from important Asuka temples, like the layout of Kawaradera, but they also match the alignment of the Otsu palace ruins, hinting that they were built at the same time.  For example, there is are the ruins of an abandoned temple in Shiga-Minami – actually once thought to have been the Otsu palace. There was also Soufukuji, a temple in the mountains nearby meant to protect the Northwest from malign influences, likely based on continental geomantic concepts, part of what we might today think of as Feng Shui. This same kind of protective temple building is what we see in later capital cities. Of course, we know that this would not be a permanent capital for the nation of Yamato or of Japan—we aren't that far off from the Nara period, and then, a century later, the capital at Heian-kyo.  But that couldn't have been known at the time.  There was no way to know how long tensions with the continent would last, and it was just as possible that people at the time expected this to be a permanent move.  Its preeminence lasted, too: we do have evidence that even centuries later, the region was still known as an ancient “capital”. No matter what Naka no Oe's intentions were in moving the capital to Afumi, however, it didn't exactly go over well.  It was apparently quite unpopular—so unpopular that the move was mocked in song of the time.  That said, Naka no Oe's mind was made up, and the move took place regardless.     Before moving the capital, however, there was still business to attend to.  Takara Hime and Princess Hashibito were reinterred together in the Misasagi on Wochi Hill.  We are told that men of Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla all mourned along the processional route.  The Crown Prince—I'm assuming Naka no Oe, this time given his connection to both of these women—apparently had started the work on a stone sarcophagus.  By this was probably meant the actual stone vault of the tomb, rather than just the coffin, which was also likely made of stone.  This was in Kuramaki, in Takatori, in the Takaichi District of the Nara Basin. Three months after the move to the new capital, the district of Kadono, in the west of modern Kyoto, presented to the sovereign a white swallow—an omen of some sort. The following month, on the 11th day of the 7th month, Tamna sent another embassy, led by a Minister known as Cheonma, with presents for Yamato.  This may have been the first envoy to actually visit the new Ohotsu capital, but certainly not the last. Cheonma stuck around for a few months.  In the intercalary 11th month, which is to say the extra 11th month of 667, inserted to keep the lunar and solar calendars at least partially aligned, Cheonma and his companions were presented with brocade and other cloth, as well as axes, sickles, and swords, presumably to take home to Tamna. While Cheonma was at the court, there was apparently another bit of diplomatic ping-pong going on.  Liu Jenyuan, the Tang general in charge of Baekje, sent Szema Facong and others to escort Sakahibe no Iwashiki and those with him to the Dazai in Tsukushi.  They didn't stay long, though—we are told they arrived on the 9th day of the 11th month and left only 4 days later, on the 13th day of the same.  When they left, however, they, themselves, were given escorts of Yuki no Muraji no Hakatoko—the same one whose memoirs we relied on for that previous trip to the Tang court—as well as Kaso no Omi no Moroshi.  So I guess they were escorting the escorts?  At what point does it end?  Hakatoko and others made it back about three months later, on the 23rd day of the first month of 668, and reported on their own escort mission.  That suggests that they didn't escort them that far.  They may have just seen them back to the Korean peninsula and that was it. Hakatoko's escort mission did mean that he missed a rather important event—the Crown Prince assuming the dignity.  That is to say, Naka no Oe finally took the title of sovereign.  A note in the text suggests that there were other sources that said it was the third month of the previous year—the same time that the Otsu capital was built.  Four days later they held a banquet in the palace for all of the court ministers. A little over a month later, his wife, Yamato bime, was appointed queen.  We are then told of his other wives and consorts. To be clear, Naka no Oe had been collecting consorts for ages.  So let's talk about a few of them. To start with there was Yamatobime, the Yamato Princess, daughter of none other than Naka no Oe's half-brother, Prince Furubito no Oe, his former rival to the throne. Then there was Wochi no Iratsume, aka Princess Miyatsuko, the daughter of Soga no Kurayamada no Ishikawa Maro.  She had a son, Prince Takeru, who died in 651 at the age of 8.  That suggests that she and Naka no Oe had been together since at least 643, two years before the Isshi Incident.  Another one of her daughters, Princess Uno, would go on to marry Naka no Oe's younger brother, Prince Ohoama, the new Crown Prince. Wochi no Iratsume seems to have died of grief in 649, after her father and much of her family were destroyed on the orders of her husband, Naka no Oe.  We are told that Naka no Oe also married Wochi no Iratsume's younger sister as well, Mehi no Iratsume.  She had two daughters, Princess Minabe and Princess Abe.  At this point Abe was only about 7 or 8 years old, herself, but she would eventually be married to Prince Kusakabe, the son of Prince Ohoama and Princess Uno, whom we just mentioned. Naka no Oe also had two other consorts.  Tachibana no Iratsume was the daughter of Abe no Kurahashi no Maro no Oho-omi—he was the first Sadaijin, or Minister of the Left, at the start of the Taika reforms, immediately following the Isshi Incident.  And then there was Hitachi no Iratsume, the daughter of Soga no Akaye. Soga no Akaye is an interesting figure.  You may recall the name from Episode 118.  Soga no Akaye was the acting minister in charge in Yamato when Prince Arima tried to start up a revolt against Takara Hime.  It was in his house where Prince Arima laid out his plan, but a broken armrest convinced Soga no Akaye to turn against the conspirators and turn them in.  And so it is interesting to hear that his daughter was married to Naka no Oe. We are also told of four “palace women” that Naka no Oe is said to have had children with.  The implication seems to be that these were women at the palace but they were not formally recognized with the same status as that of the formal consorts and, of course, the queen, his primary wife.  This fits in with at least one theory I've seen that Naka no Oe was something of a ladies' man.  It seems he got around even more than Murasaki Shikibu's fictional “Shining Prince”, Hikaru Genji.  We are told that there were at least 14 children among the nine official wives—and one has to consider that they were unlikely to record many of the women whom he may have slept with that he didn't also have children with.  And there is a theory that one of those not mentioned, may have been his own sister, full blooded sister.  Specifically, his sister Princess Hashibito, who was married to none other than Naka no Oe's uncle, Prince Karu, aka Jomei Tennou. To be clear:  we have no clear evidence that they were anything other than close siblings, but as you may recall how we mentioned back in Episode 114 that there was something that caused a falling out between Prince Karu and Naka no Oe, such that Naka no Oe disobeyed the sovereign's direct order in moving himself and the royal family back to Asuka.  That meant Naka no Oe, his wives, his mother, AND his sister, Princess—now Queen—Hashibito.  So, yeah, he absconded with Prince Karu's wife who was Naka no Oe's full-blooded sister.  And, as we've noted before, ancient Yamato's concept of incest was pretty narrow.  It was only if you had the same mother that you were considered full siblings—even if the father were someone else.  I suspect that this is related to the matrilineal nature of succession as well, which is why it was so important to insist that the ancient sovereigns had a direct lineal connection to the royal line through their mother as much as through their father. So if Naka no Oe and his sister were having any kind of relationship that was considered wrong or scandalous, then that could also help explain why he didn't take the throne sooner, and why it passed over to his mother.  But now, both Takara Hime and Hashibito were quite literally dead and buried, and Naka no Oe had ascended to the throne. Of the so-called “Palace Women” that  are listed as being likewise married to—or at least in a relationship with—Naka no Oe, I'd like to focus on one:  Iga no Uneme no Yakako.  For one, she is specifically mentioned as an uneme—one of the women sent to the court specifically to serve in the palace.  But her parentage isn't further illuminated other than the name “Iga” which is probably a locative, possibly referring to the area of Iga. This is also interesting because we are also told that she gave birth to a son named Prince Iga, also known as Prince Ohotomo.  Despite his mother's apparently unremarkable status, Prince Ohotomo seems to have been quite the apple of his father's eye.  He was born in 648, so in 668 he was about 20 years old, meaning that around this time he was probably just coming into his own at court.  He was married to his cousin, Princess Touchi, daughter of his uncle, Crown Prince Ohoama.  He was also married to Mimotoji, who appears to have been a daughter of Nakatomi no Kamatari, meaning that he was pretty well connected. But we'll get into that in a future episode.  For now, I think we'll leave it here: with the move of the capital to Ohotsu and the formal ascension of Naka no Oe to the throne. We'll talk about what that might mean in the future.  Until then, thank you once again for listening and for all of your support. If you like what we are doing, please tell your friends and feel free to rate us wherever you listen to podcasts.  If you feel the need to do more, and want to help us keep this going, we have information about how you can donate on Patreon or through our KoFi site, ko-fi.com/sengokudaimyo, or find the links over at our main website,  SengokuDaimyo.com/Podcast, where we will have some more discussion on topics from this episode. Also, feel free to reach out to our Sengoku Daimyo Facebook page.  You can also email us at the.sengoku.daimyo@gmail.com.  Thank you, also, to Ellen for their work editing the podcast. And that's all for now.  Thank you again, and I'll see you next episode on Sengoku Daimyo's Chronicles of Japan.

Season 6 kicks off with laughter, tradition, and international flair! The Krewe sits down with Katsura Sunshine, a Canadian-born rakugo performer bringing Japan's 400-year-old comedic storytelling art to audiences around the world. In this episode, we explore what makes rakugo so unique, how Sunshine became one of the few non-Japanese rakugo-ka, and how this traditional form of entertainment is finding new life on the global stage. Plus, hear about the possibility of a rakugo event in New Orleans this fall!Whether you're a longtime fan of Japanese culture or just curious about this captivating performance style, this episode is the perfect way to kick off Season 6 of the Krewe of Japan Podcast!------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode!Support your favorite NFL Team AND podcast! Shop NFLShop to gear up for football season!Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan! ------ Past KOJ Traditional / Historical Japan Episodes ------The Castles of Japan ft. William de Lange (S5E19)Foreign-Born Samurai: William Adams ft. Nathan Ledbetter (Guest Host, Dr. Samantha Perez) (S5E17)Foreign-Born Samurai: Yasuke ft. Nathan Ledbetter (Guest Host, Dr. Samantha Perez) (S5E16)The Thunderous Sounds of Taiko ft. Takumi Kato (加藤 拓三), World Champion Taiko Drummer (S5E13)Yakuza: Past, Present, Future ft. Jake Adelstein, Author of Tokyo Vice (S5E12)The Real World of Geisha ft. Peter Macintosh (S5E7)Inside Japanese Homes & Architecture ft. Azby Brown (S5E6)Kendo: The Way of the Sword ft. Alexander Bennett, 7th Dan in Kendo (S4E16)The Life of a Sumotori ft. 3-Time Grand Champion Konishiki Yasokichi (S4E10)The Intricate Culture of Kimono ft. Rin of Mainichi Kimono (S4E7)Shamisen: Musical Sounds of Traditional Japan ft. Norm Nakamura of Tokyo Lens (S4E1)Henro SZN: Shikoku & the 88 Temple Pilgrimage ft. Todd Wassel (S3E12)Natsu Matsuri Mania: Summer Festivals in Japan (S3E3)Exploring Enka ft. Jerome White Jr aka ジェロ / Jero (S3E1)The Chrysanthemum Throne ft. Dr. Hiromu Nagahara [Part 2] (S2E18)The Chrysanthemum Throne ft. Dr. Hiromu Nagahara [Part 1] (S2E17)Yokai: The Hauntings of Japan ft. Hiroko Yoda & Matt Alt (S2E5)The Age of Lady Samurai ft. Tomoko Kitagawa (S1E12)Talking Sumo ft. Andrew Freud (S1E8)------ About Katsura Sunshine ------Katsura Sunshine on IGRakugo.lol------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event CalendarJoin JSNO Today!

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In this college football podcast episode, Dan is joined by ESPN's Bill Connelly to dive into the mysterious world of college football luck—turnovers, close games, and injuries—that shaped 2024 and could define 2025. From Clemson's run to Auburn's bad breaks, Bill talks through the numbers and what they mean for teams ranging from Alabama to UCF. Plus, a deep dive into Clemson's top-five potential, the chaotic state of the sport, and Bill's upcoming book, Forward Progress. Plus, Bill's Japan travel tips, from Kit Kats to Kyoto.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro02:05 - Luck in 2024 College Football: Clemson, Auburn, Alabama, and More25:29 - Clemson's 2025 Outlook: Top-Five Hype or Bust?30:40 - Predictive Metrics and the Chaos of Modern CFB31:47 - Bill's Book: Forward Progress and CFB's Future42:29 - Is CFB Too Far Gone for Unity?50:28 - Bill's Japan Trip: Tokyo, Kyoto, and Kit KatsKey Topics DiscussedDefining Luck in College Football: Explore Bill's methodology for quantifying turnover luck, close-game outcomes, and injury luck in 2024.Clemson's Fortunate 2024: Discuss Clemson's extreme turnover luck, returning production, and why Bill hesitates on their top-five hype for 2025.Auburn and Alabama's Bad Breaks: Analyze Auburn's catastrophic close-game losses and Alabama's unlucky 2024, with potential for 2025 rebounds.UCF and Washington's Turnaround Potential: Highlight UCF and Washington as teams that underperformed statistically but could surge in 2025.Injury Luck and Lineup Stability: Examine how teams like Penn State and Purdue's roster stability (or lack thereof) impacted their seasons.The Future of College Football: Dive into Bill's book, Forward Progress, and the structural issues—realignment, TV contracts, and no commissioner—driving CFB's chaos.Jim Delany's Role in Modern CFB: Debate whether Delany, as Big Ten commissioner, set the stage for today's superconferences and realignment.Bill's Japanese Adventure: Get Bill's tips for Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto, plus weird Kit Kats.A fan of our college football podcast? Leave us a rating and review, and don't forget to subscribe or follow so you don't miss any of our podcast episodes:Apple Podcasts: https://play.solidverbal.com/apple-podcastsSpotify: https://play.solidverbal.com/spotifyAmazon Music: https://play.solidverbal.com/amazon-musicOvercast: https://play.solidverbal.com/overcastPocket Casts: https://play.solidverbal.com/pocketcastsPodcast Addict: https://play.solidverbal.com/podcast-addictCastBox: https://play.solidverbal.com/castboxOur college football show is also available on YouTube. Subscribe to the channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@solidverbalLearn more about the show on our website: https://www.solidverbal.com/aboutWant to get in touch? Give us a holler on Twitter: @solidverbal, @tyhildenbrandt, @danrubenstein, on Instagram, or on Facebook. You can also find our college football podcast out on TikTok and Threads. Stay up to date with our free weekly college football newsletter: https://quickslants.solidverbal.com/subscribe.College football has been our passion since we started The Solid Verbal College Football Podcast back in 2008. We don't just love college football, we live it!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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