Podcasts about Kyoto

Rest to Return is a podcast for a restless world. Kohenet Keshira haLev Fife is your host. This series is rooted in Shabbat, an ancient Jewish practice that teaches us how to belong to time. Here, rest is a sacred rhythm woven into who we are. We continue by gathering around a single question: How do we know when to work and when to rest? I learned about spiralinear time from Kohenet Sara Esther Richards who wrote her Masters Thesis, Spiralinear Time: Religious Calendar Formation, Momentum, and Change within a Dynamic Time Structure, on the topic. We learn about the shmitta in Exodus 23:10-11 Here is a photo of us at the beginning of our first shmitta year; this was taken in Kyoto, Japan in January 2009. The Jonathan Sacks quote, “Shabbat is the day we stand still and let all our blessings catch up with us.” comes from his book, Radical Then, Radical Now. The words to Lecha Dodi by Shlomo Alkabetz can be found here. “Shamor” (keep/guard) and “zachor” (remember) are in verse 2. The 39 melachot can be found in the Mishnah (Shabbat 7:2). If you want to find out whose land you're on, https://native-land.ca/ is an excellent resource. You can find out how the moon is cycling in your particular location here. Check out the Rest to Return webpage for photos, info about the Rest to Return retreat, and more! This episode is brought to you by the Institute for Jewish Spirituality. Rest to Return exists because we believe slowing down is a spiritual act. IJS believes that too. For over two decades, IJS has been helping people go deeper, through Jewish mindfulness meditation, contemplative prayer, sacred text study, and embodied practice. Their offerings range from online courses and silent retreats to immersive cohort programs for seekers of all experience levels, clergy, and spiritual leaders who are ready to live and lead from a more grounded place. Kohenet Keshira haLev Fife is part of IJS's core faculty, and the wisdom you'll hear in this series is very much in that spirit. If this podcast is stirring something in you, IJS is a place to go further. Explore their programs, and more ways to learn and practice with Keshira, at jewishspirituality.org, including: View the latest offerings from IJS in our program catalog Join Keshira and others on retreat this August: Returning Anew Learn more about Shevet, IJS's community for younger adults (20s-30s) IJS has several online free practices with Keshira and our other faculty including our live Daily Sit, our weekly Shevet Sit for younger adults (under 40), and monthly Affinity Sits for Jews of Color, LGBTQ+, and individuals with disabilities. Click here for more information. Join our mailing list to be notified about our upcoming fall courses, including Keshira's Earth, Moon, Mindfulness year-long class.

Since Donald Trump returned to the Presidency in 2025, the US has become increasingly isolationist. It has pulled out of the Paris climate agreement and the IPCC, left the World Health Organisation, as well as a whole host of other international organisations and agencies. So, when President Trump leaves the White House, will the US be able to rebuild trust on the international stage? This week on Cleaning Up, former US Secretary of State and Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry sits down with Michael Liebreich and reflects on some of the defining diplomatic efforts of his career, from negotiating the Iran nuclear deal to helping secure the Paris Climate Agreement. Secretary Kerry explains how years of relationship-building and behind the scenes diplomacy helped bring Iran to the negotiating table and why he believes the original nuclear agreement succeeded in limiting Iran's nuclear programme. He also shares his frustration at what he sees as the dismantling of agreements and relationships that took years to build, and the challenge of restoring trust in US leadership on the global stage.  Secretary Kerry also shares his perspective on working with China, the importance of international cooperation, and the role diplomacy still has to play. They also discuss rebuilding trust in US leadership, and the shifting balance between the US and China in clean energy. Topics Include: How the Obama administration negotiated limits on Iran's nuclear programme The diplomacy behind the Paris Climate Agreement The meaning of "common but differentiated" in climate diplomacy Lessons from Kyoto, Paris and Dubai on international climate agreements Why engaging adversaries matters more than isolating them How can the U.S. rebuild trust on a global stage? Petrostate vs electrostate: the shifting US-China dynamic Leadership Circle: Cleaning Up is proud to be supported by its Leadership Circle. The members are Actis, Alcazar Energy, Arup, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, Cygnum Capital, Davidson Kempner, Ecopragma Capital, EDP, Eurelectric, the Gilardini Foundation, KKR, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, National Grid, Octopus Energy, Quadrature Climate Foundation, Schneider Electric, SDCL and Wärtsilä. For more information about the Leadership Circle, visit cleaningup.live Links: John Kerry's bio: https://galvanizeclimate.com/team/secretary-john-kerry Galvanize https://galvanizeclimate.com/ Our Ocean Conference https://www.ouroceanconference.org/ Todd Stern on Cleaning Up https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffnZzO6CMI8 Ernie Moniz on Cleaning Up https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0shzlRv4MTY Acronyms: ADNOC - Abu Dhabi National Oil Company LNG - Liquified Natural Gas OPCW - Organisation for the Prevention of Chemical Weapons ESG - Environment, Social and Governance IRGC - Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps

In this episode hosts, Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS and Claire McLean, PT, DPT, NCS share their excitement and plans for attending the 2026 World Parkinson Congress (WPC) in Phoenix, Arizona, a unique international conference that brings together people with Parkinson's, care partners, therapists, physicians, and researchers. Drawing on their past experiences at WPC in Montreal, Portland, and Kyoto, they describe how special it is to attend this event as a full team this year, staying together in an Airbnb and connecting with colleagues and members from around the world. They highlight what makes WPC stand out from typical scientific meetings: its interdisciplinary focus, community-centered vibe, extensive wellness and exercise programming, creative projects, and direct involvement of people with Parkinson's in scientific discussions. Claire and Erin also walk through the rich scientific and wellness schedule—from plenary lectures on cutting-edge research and prevention to workshops, round tables, debate-style "controversy" sessions, and a robust wellness program featuring exercise, meditation, and caregiver support. They close by emphasizing how WPC advances both research and advocacy, and by promising a follow-up conversation after the congress to share key takeaways and lessons learned. We recorded this before heading to WPC — stay tuned for our follow-up episode with everything we learned!

The longer you create mokuhanga, the more your individual tastes reveal themselves in your own  work, your style, your ideas, and your unique way of seeing the world. These are the qualities that make a mokuhanga artist or craftsperson shine, and they represent the place many practitioners aspire to reach. On this episode of The Unfinished Print: A Mokuhanga Podcast, I speak with someone who has spent decades refining his style, developing his ideas, and defining his relationship with mokuhanga at the same time exploring a variety of printmaking mediums. Daniel Kelly lives and works in Kyoto, Japan, and for many years his work has been exhibited in galleries all around the world. It can also be found in private collections and in some of the world's most important museums. We discuss Daniel's studies under Tomikichiro Tokuriki and the lasting influence Tokuriki has had on his work. Daniel explains his preference for papers from outside Japan and why he generally avoids using Japanese washi. He also details his creative process, discusses his use of multiple printmaking mediums alongside mokuhanga, and he reflects on the advantages each brings to his practice. We also talk about galleries, selling work, and Daniel's views on tradition—and how, in some cases, it can hold artists back. Please follow The Unfinished Print and my own mokuhanga work on Instagram @andrezadoroznyprints or email me theunfinishedprint@gmail.com Notes: may contain a hyperlink. Simply click on the highlighted word or phrase. Artists works follow after the note if available. Pieces are mokuhanga unless otherwise noted. Dimensions are given if known. Print publishers are given if known. Daniel Kelly - website  Children's Parade (2025) [16" x 28") Lithograph on kozo Typhoon (2002) Lithograph, woodblock, and platinum on Nepalese paper. Tomikichirō Tokuriki (1902-2000) - was a Kyoto based mokuhanga printmaker and teacher. His work touched on many themes and styles. From "creative prints" or sōsaku hanga in Japanese, and his publisher/printer prints, or shin hanga prints of traditional Japanese landscapes.  Spring Night at Hirasawa Pond  (1970's) deshi (弟子) - is an apprentice under a teacher in Japanese culture. It can be found across many disciplines such as martial arts, fine arts and sport.  Citty Lights Bookstore - City Lights Bookstore is a famous independent bookstore in San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood, founded in 1953 by poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti (1919-2021). Clifton Karhu (1927-2007) -  was a mokuhanga printmaker based in Japan. Karhu lived in Japan for most of his life after studying with Tetsuo Yamada and Stanton Macdonald-Wright. HIs themes were of his home city of Kyoto, Japan. More information can be found, here.  Shijo River Bank - Famous Places of Kyoto (18.5" x 15.2")  Honoré Daumier (1808–1879) was a French printmaker, painter, and sculptor best known for his sharp social and political satire. Working primarily in lithography, he created thousands of prints that critiqued politicians, the legal system, and everyday life in nineteenth-century France. Daumier's ability to combine technical mastery with keen observation of human character made him one of the most influential printmakers in Western art history, and his work continues to inspire artists today. Les Plaisirs de l'Hiver (1836) Colour Lithograph [7" x 8.3"] Ted Coyler - is a Canadian printmaker originally from Nova Scotia, Canada. He studied under Toshi Yoshida and makes mokuhanga with mixed media as well as CEAHD lithography. More info, here.  Tsumago (20" x 14")  CWAJ (College Women's Association of Japan) Print Show - is one of Japan's most respected exhibitions of contemporary printmaking. Established in 1956, the annual exhibition showcases both emerging and established artists working across a variety of printmaking techniques. Organized by the College Women's Association of Japan, the show has played an important role in promoting contemporary Japanese prints to international audiences while supporting educational scholarships and programs. For many artists, inclusion in the exhibition is a significant mark of recognition within the printmaking community.  Maurice Sanchez - is a New York–based master printmaker specializing in lithography and collaborative fine art printing. Working through his workshop Derrière L'Étoile Studios, he has collaborated with many major contemporary artists, helping translate drawings and ideas into technically precise and visually rich prints. More info, here.  Untitled (1988) by Maurice Sánchez, Barbara Kruger & James Miller - photo offset lithograph on Rives BFK wove paper   Tatyana Grosman (1904–1982) - was a Russian-American print publisher and founder of Universal Limited Art Editions (ULAE) on Long Island, one of the most influential print workshops in postwar American art. Working closely with artists in a highly collaborative studio environment, she encouraged experimentation with lithography and other print techniques, helping to redefine printmaking as a primary artistic medium rather than reproduction. Through ULAE, she supported landmark collaborations with artists such as Jasper Johns, Robert Rauschenberg, Helen Frankenthaler, and Cy Twombly, playing a central role in the resurgence of American printmaking in the 1960s. Nihonteki (日本的) - is a Japanese word meaning Japanese-style. And is often used to describe a thing thsat reflects qualities that are associated with Japan. It's often used to describe something that reflects qualities associated with Japan such as aesthetics, behavior, design, or cultural approach.  Tamarind Institute - was originally founded in Los Angeles in 1960 by June Wayne, and is a world renowned center for fine art lithography. Established to revive and sustain the art of lithography, which was in decline in the United States, Tamarind quickly became a leader in the education and promotion of lithographic techniques. In 1970, the institute moved to the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, where it continues to thrive as a key institution in the printmaking world. Dedicated to advancing the lithographic arts through rigorous education, collaborative projects, and the production of high-quality prints, the Tamarind Institute's influence extends globally, contributing significantly to the development and appreciation of lithography as a vibrant art form. More info, here.  Michael Verne - is a gallerist based in Cleveland, Ohio, USA.  Michael specializes in contemporary Japanese prints and paintings. Michael's interview with The Unfinished Print can be found, here.  Sarah Brayer - is a visual artist who is based in Kyoto, Japan. Her works are predominantly poured Japanese paper (washi). Sarah was the first Western artist to work at the Taki paper mill in Echizen. This is where she currently make her paperworks. Sarah have worked continuously in Echizen since 1986 as the only Western artist to do so. Sarah Brayer has also produced mokuhanga in her career. More information can be found, here. Sarah's interview with The Unfinished Print can be found, here.  White Spread (2026) - poured washi [23.75″ x 36.25″] Ren Brown Collection -  is gallery in Bodega Bay, California featuring contemporary Japanese prints, handmade ceramics and jewelry, Japanese antiques, and works by California artists and sculptors. Each piece reflects a dedication to quality, cultural heritage, and creative expression. More info, here.  Mayumi Oda - is a Buddhist teacher and artist based in Hawai'i. Her artwork has gained international recognition, having traveled worldwide. In addition to her artistic pursuits, Mayumi is an environmental activist and resides and works at Ginger Hill Farm, an eco-retreat on the Big Island of Hawai'i. Explore more about Mayumi Oda's work, here. Majushri - on a bicycle (1980) [20" x 29"] seriagraph Kremer Pigemente - is a European based seller of various types of pigments for the world market.Kremer sells different pigment powders, binders, tools, and specialty chemicals tailored for fine art painting, restoration, monument preservation, and specialized handcrafts. More info can be found, here.  Fauvist Colour Theory -   is an approach to colour developed by the Fauves in early 20th-century France, including artists like Henri Matisse (1869-1954) and André Derain (1880-1854). Instead of using colour to describe reality, they used it expressively—often applying pure, unmixed pigments directly from the tube to create intense, non-naturalistic effects. Colour became independent from form and light, used to convey emotion, rhythm, and visual impact rather than accurate representation. This liberated approach to colour was short-lived as a movement but had a lasting influence on modern and contemporary art. Kathy Caraccio - is a master printer, artist, curator, professor, and collector who has collaborated with hundreds of artists from around the world. Through her studio, she has fostered a vibrant, supportive community rooted in shared creativity and craft. More info can be found, here.  Offering (1973) viscosity etching [11"x11") Stanton Macdonald-Wright's colour theory - formed the basis of Synchromism, an abstract art movement he co-founded in 1913 with Morgan Russell. Synchromism, meaning "with colour," sought to construct painting through colour alone, treating it as the primary driver of form, rhythm, and spatial depth rather than line or traditional representation. Drawing parallels with musical composition, Macdonald-Wright and Russell aimed to create visual "harmonies" where colours functioned like chords, building dynamic and structured relationships across the canvas. The result was one of the earliest American contributions to abstraction, grounded in a systematic exploration of colour as an expressive and structural force. © Popular Wheat Productions logo designed and produced by Douglas Batchelor and André Zadorozny  Introduction music while working - Lester Young / Oscar Peterson  Disclaimer: Please do not reproduce or use anything from this podcast without shooting me an email and getting my express written or verbal consent. I'm friendly :) The opinions expressed by guests on The Unfinished Print: A Mokuhanga Podcast do not necessarily represent the opinions or beliefs of André Zadorozny.       

We're going solo this episode, and we're going global. After months of logging serious miles across cities and continents, we wanted to revisit a format we love — not the wine regions, not the châteaux, but the cities themselves. The places that aren't necessarily making wine, but are doing it better than almost anywhere else in the world. We're breaking down our top four wine cities right now — London, Copenhagen, Tokyo, and New York — what makes each one stand out, how we navigate them for wine when we get there, and the specific spots that completely won us over. Along the way, we're also tasting the Zuccardi Polígonos Cabernet Franc from Mendoza — our wine club pick and a perfect tie-in to our earlier episode on the most exciting wine regions to visit. Pour a glass and come along. Featured Wine: Zuccardi Polígonos Cabernet Franc, Uco Valley

Met in deze aflevering: Waar komt het spreekwoord lood om oud ijzer vandaan? Kun je eb en vloed gebruiken om energie op te wekken? Waarom zijn de maten van fietswielen in inches? Werkt warme lucht naar buiten of koude lucht naar binnen beter tegen warm weer? En hoe werkt het menselijke geheugen? Gaat bliksem alleen naar beneden? Waar kwamen de olifanten van Hannibal vandaan? Worden tankstations gecompenseerd bij wegafsluitingen? Is kamperen gevaarlijk als het onweert? 

Isabelle Legrand-Nishikawa a créé une maison d'édition vouée à publier des auteurs japonais en français. Elle forme avec son mari de nationalité japonaise un couple bi-culturel. Dans cet épisode, nous allons parler de littérature japonaise mais aussi du travail au Japon, et de son histoire d'amour au propre et au figuré avec ce pays. Bonne écoute !Mathilda MotteLe petit questionnaire Tsukimi :Son plat japonais salé préféré : les yakitori "shio" (au sel, sans la sauce).La douceur japonaise qu'elle aime par-dessus tout : le An nin tofu, une gelée de lait à l'amande.Son goût ou parfum japonais préféré : le yuzu.Si elle était un goût ou un parfum japonais, elle serait : la sauce shoyu, tout le temps en contact, universelle !Son passage saisonnier préféré : le moment où les fleurs de prunier apparaissent, à la fin de l'hiver, sa saison préférée.Sa bonne adresse autour du Japon en France : la rue Sainte-Anne à Paris, les Asia stores 78 (Marly-le-Roi) et Asia store market (Noisy-le-Roi), la Librairie le Renard Doré à Jussieu (son sous-sol dédié aux romans et livres pratiques japonais).Sa bonne adresse au Japon : Sushitetsu (restaurant de sushis à Kyoto, Pontocho, près du pont de Sanjô) et Torisei (yakitori à Kyoto), la Kamogawa de Kyoto (les bords de rivière Kamo).Son mot japonais préféré : « Oishii ».Son conseil lecture : « Une langue venue d'ailleurs » de Akira Mizubayashi ou « Alors Bleka tu n'aboies plus ? » de Hideo Furakawa.La personnalité ayant une relation privilégiée avec le Japon qu'elle souhaiterait entendre dans ce podcast : Thomas Bertrand, installé à Kyoto et ayant fondé Bento and co, boutique en ligne de bentô (et une boutique physique à Kyoto).Références :Sa maison d'édition : editions-destenouest.comHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

「【6/28 京都】梅小路公園 七条入口広場で京都最大級の酒イベント「こめとむぎフェスティバル in Kyoto 2026」を開催」　京都・梅小路公園 七条入口広場にて6月28日、大型酒イベント「こめとむぎフェスティバル in Kyoto 2026」を初開催される。The post 【6/28 京都】梅小路公園 七条入口広場で京都最大級の酒イベント「こめとむぎフェスティバル in Kyoto 2026」を開催 first appeared on クラフトビールの総合情報サイト My CRAFT BEER.

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Haruto's Festival Quest: A Tale of Friendship and Tradition Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-06-19-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 夏の日差しが優しく京都の街を照らす。En: The summer sun gently shines on the streets of Kyoto.Ja: 祇園祭のために、アーケードには提灯が美しく揺れる。En: For the Gion Festival, lanterns sway beautifully in the arcade.Ja: 人々はみな笑顔で、くすぐるような屋台の香りが空気に満ちている。En: Everyone wears a smile, and the air is filled with the tickling scent of food stalls.Ja: ハルトとユキは子供の頃からの友達。En: Haruto and Yuki have been friends since childhood.Ja: 今日は、ユキのために特別な着物を見つけることが使命だ。En: Today, it's their mission to find a special kimono for Yuki.Ja: ハルトは伝統工芸への情熱を秘めているが、それを表に出すのは苦手だ。En: Haruto harbors a passion for traditional crafts, but he's not good at expressing it.Ja: 「ユキ、あそこのお店を見てみようか？En: "Yuki, how about checking out that shop over there?"Ja: 」ハルトは手を指し示した。En: Haruto pointed.Ja: そこには美しい手作りの着物が並んでいた。En: There, beautiful handmade kimono were lined up.Ja: 市場は人でいっぱいで、通るたびに人々がぶつかった。En: The market was crowded, and people bumped into each other as they passed by.Ja: 「ありがとう、ハルト。En: "Thank you, Haruto.Ja: でも、私たちの予算で大丈夫かな？En: But are we okay with our budget?"Ja: 」ユキは心配そうに言った。En: Yuki said worriedly.Ja: ハルトは慎重に考えた。En: Haruto thought carefully.Ja: 予算は限られているのに、彼の心にある特定の着物は高価で珍しい。En: Even with a limited budget, a particular kimono he had in mind was expensive and rare.Ja: 心の中で葛藤が続いた。En: A conflict raged in his heart.Ja: しかし、ユキが着物を喜んでくれる姿を想像すると、彼は決断した。En: However, imagining Yuki delighted by the kimono, he made a decision.Ja: 「ここで妥協したくない。En: "I don't want to compromise here.Ja: 交渉してみよう」と心に決めた。En: Let's try negotiating," he resolved.Ja: ハルトはベンダーのところへ足を運んだ。En: Haruto approached the vendor.Ja: 彼は心の中で深呼吸をし、思い切って口を開いた。En: He took a deep breath inside and bravely spoke up, "This kimono is truly splendid.Ja: 「この着物はとても素晴らしいですね。En: I want it to be special for my friend.Ja: 私の友達にとって特別なものにしたいです。En: I love traditional crafts, and I'm genuinely drawn to your work."Ja: 伝統工芸が大好きで、あなたの作品には心から惹かれています。En: His earnest gaze and enthusiasm gradually moved the vendor's heart.Ja: 」彼の真剣な眼差しと熱意は、次第にベンダーの心を動かした。En: "You really love this kimono, don't you?"Ja: 「あんた、本当にこの着物が好きなんだね」と、ベンダーは少し微笑んだ。En: the vendor smiled slightly.Ja: 「そこまで言われたら、特別な値段にしよう。En: "Since you said that much, let's make it a special price."Ja: 」ハルトの胸は感謝でいっぱいになった。En: Haruto's heart was filled with gratitude.Ja: 「ありがとうございます！En: "Thank you so much!"Ja: 」着物を手にしたハルトは、ユキにそれを差し出した。En: With the kimono in hand, Haruto presented it to Yuki.Ja: 「ユキ、これを着て、祇園祭を思いっきり楽しもう。En: "Yuki, wear this and fully enjoy the Gion Festival."Ja: 」ユキの顔には、驚きと感動があふれていた。En: Yuki's face was overflowing with surprise and emotion.Ja: 「素敵ね、ハルト。En: "It's wonderful, Haruto.Ja: ありがとう、本当に。En: Thank you, truly."Ja: 」その日の夜、提灯が輝き、祭りの音が響く中、ハルトは自信を持つようになった。En: That night, as lanterns shone and the sounds of the festival echoed, Haruto gained confidence.Ja: 自分の情熱を率直に伝えることで、望む結果を得られるのだと。En: By honestly conveying his passion, he could achieve the desired results.Ja: 彼は心の内に、小さな自信の花が咲くのを感じた。En: He felt a small flower of confidence blooming inside him. Vocabulary Words:gently: 優しくharbors: 秘めているarcade: アーケードsway: 揺れるtickling: くすぐるようなmission: 使命crafts: 工芸expressing: 表に出すcarefully: 慎重にconflict: 葛藤imagine: 想像するcompromise: 妥協resolve: 心に決めたearnest: 真剣なenthusiasm: 熱意gradually: 次第にgaze: 眼差しvendor: ベンダーgratitude: 感謝overflowing: あふれていたemotion: 感動splendid: 素晴らしいconveying: 伝えるdesired: 望むbravely: 思い切ってresolve: 決断するconfidence: 自信imagining: 想像するspecial: 特別なrare: 珍しい

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: From Tokyo to Kyoto: A Tale of Trust and Transformation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-06-18-07-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 東京の忙しいオフィスは、春の日差しに包まれていました。En: The busy office in Tokyo was enveloped in the spring sunlight.Ja: ヒロシはパソコンを見つめながら、次の瞬間の仕事に疲れを感じていました。En: Hiroshi felt weary as he stared at his computer, anticipating the next moment's work.Ja: 同僚のアユミは元気よく会議室に入ってきました。En: His colleague, Ayumi, energetically entered the meeting room.Ja: 「ヒロシさん、京都のビジネスカンファレンス、楽しみですね！」En: “Hiroshi-san, I'm looking forward to the business conference in Kyoto, aren't you?”Ja: 「そうだね」とヒロシは少し噛み締めたように答えました。En: “Yes, I am,” Hiroshi replied, somewhat pensively.Ja: 「でも、プレゼンテーションの準備はまだまだだよ。」En: “But I'm still not ready with the presentation.”Ja: アユミはニコッと笑い、「大丈夫！En: Ayumi smiled and encouraged him, saying, “It's okay!Ja: 一緒に頑張りましょう。En: Let's do our best together.Ja: きっといい経験になりますよ。」En: I'm sure it'll be a great experience.”Ja: アユミの前向きな態度に、ヒロシは少しだけ心が軽くなりました。En: Hiroshi's heart felt slightly lighter thanks to Ayumi's positive attitude.Ja: 出発の日、二人は新幹線で京都へ向かいました。En: On the day of departure, the two headed for Kyoto by Shinkansen.Ja: 東京のモダンなビル群から一転、車窓に見える伝統的な日本の風景が流れていきます。En: The modern skylines of Tokyo quickly gave way to the traditional landscapes of Japan flowing past the window.Ja: 桜が咲く季節で、京都の景色は美しかったです。En: With cherry blossoms in bloom, Kyoto's scenery was beautiful.Ja: 会議場に到着した後、雰囲気は一変しました。En: Once they arrived at the conference venue, the atmosphere completely changed.Ja: エリート社員たちがあちこちで忙しそうに話し合いをしています。En: Elite employees were busily discussing matters everywhere.Ja: ヒロシは少し緊張しました。En: Hiroshi felt a bit nervous.Ja: 「あの、アユミさん、緊張しますね。」En: “Um, Ayumi-san, I'm feeling a bit tense.”Ja: 笑顔のアユミが言いました。「リラックスしましょう。En: Ayumi, with a smile, said, “Let's relax.Ja: 私たちの仕事を信じて、楽しくやりましょう。」En: Let's trust in our work and enjoy it.”Ja: プレゼンテーションが始まりました。En: The presentation began.Ja: アユミが最初に話を進め、会場の注目を集めました。En: Ayumi started the talk, capturing the attention of the room.Ja: 次はヒロシの番でした。En: Next, it was Hiroshi's turn.Ja: 緊張しながらも彼は思い切って一歩前に出ました。En: Despite his nerves, he bravely stepped forward.Ja: 「今日はこのプレゼンを楽しみにしていました」とヒロシは自信を持って話し始めました。En: “I've been looking forward to this presentation today,” Hiroshi began, speaking with confidence.Ja: すると、聞いている人々の目が彼に向き、静かに聞き入ってくれました。En: The eyes of the audience were on him, listening quietly.Ja: ヒロシは、ふとした瞬間にいつもの自己疑念を忘れ、仕事の意義を再認識しました。En: In that fleeting moment, Hiroshi forgot his usual self-doubt and rediscovered the significance of his work.Ja: プレゼンテーションの後、会場には拍手が沸き起こりました。En: After the presentation, applause erupted in the room.Ja: 上司が近づいて来て、「ヒロシさん、素晴らしい仕事でしたよ。En: His boss approached and complimented him, saying, “Hiroshi-san, that was excellent work.Ja: これからの活躍を期待しています。」En: We're looking forward to your future achievements.”Ja: 帰りの新幹線で、ヒロシは窓の外を見ながら微笑みました。En: On the return Shinkansen, Hiroshi smiled as he looked out the window.Ja: 彼の中で何かが変わっていました。En: Something had changed inside him.Ja: 「ありがとう、アユミさん。En: “Thank you, Ayumi-san.Ja: あなたのサポートのおかげです。」En: It's all thanks to your support.”Ja: アユミも笑顔で答えます。En: Ayumi responded with a smile.Ja: 「お互いに助け合うことが大事ですね。En: “It's important for us to help each other.Ja: これからも一緒に頑張りましょう。」En: Let's keep working hard together.”Ja: こうして、ヒロシは自己価値を再発見し、新たな意欲を見つけました。En: And so, Hiroshi rediscovered his self-worth and found new motivation.Ja: そして、アユミも念願の昇進に向けて一歩進みました。En: Meanwhile, Ayumi also took a step towards her long-desired promotion.Ja: 協力と信頼、それが二人に成功をもたらしたのです。En: Cooperation and trust brought success to both of them.Ja: ポジティブな春が、新しい未来を開いてくれました。En: The positive spring opened new futures for them. Vocabulary Words:enveloped: 包まれていましたweary: 疲れenergetically: 元気よくpensively: 噛み締めたようにencouraged: 励ましましたdeparture: 出発embarked: 向かいましたskylines: ビル群landscapes: 風景bloom: 咲くvenue: 会議場atmosphere: 雰囲気elite: エリートnervous: 緊張relax: リラックスcapturing: 集めましたfleeting: ふとしたself-doubt: 自己疑念rediscovered: 再認識applause: 拍手complimented: ほめ言葉achievements: 活躍support: サポートrediscovered: 再発見motivation: 意欲promotion: 昇進cooperation: 協力trust: 信頼success: 成功positive: ポジティブ

There is a thing you want. You know what it is. You have known what it is for a long time. And somewhere, somehow, you have made peace with not having it. Quietly. Without ceremony. Without ever naming the moment you stopped reaching. This episode is about that moment. Not the wanting. Not the failure to reach. The decision that was already made underneath both. The decision your identity made on your behalf, without your knowledge, and possibly without your soul's survival in mind. A samurai kneels in a Kyoto garden at dawn, ready to die for the code. A butler sits in the back of a car, watching the woman he loved disappear in the rearview mirror. Different uniform. Different century. The same prison. Neither man built that prison from weakness. They built it from the best of themselves. The most devastating prisons are not built from your worst. They are built from your best.  This is Season Two, Episode Two of The Polymathic Perspective.  The second installment in a ten-episode investigation into what we want but refuse to accept. We examine the mechanism through neuroscience, identity psychology, identity foreclosure, the Emotional Source Code, and the Emotional Meaning Architecture. We watch it operating in Ishiguro's "Remains of the Day" lead character 'Stevens'. In an engineering company that lost its soul in the boardroom, in a nation that built a vision it cannot play in. The question is not what you are afraid of losing. The question is what your identity has already decided you cannot have. And whether that decision is actually yours.  IN THIS EPISODE  00:00 Honor and Dignity 01:30 Episode Mission 02:53 Four Lenses Framework 03:56 Bushido as Identity 06:17 Identity Prohibition 07:43 Foreclosure and Threat 10:31 Find Your Piano 11:58 Boeing Identity Takeover 14:00 Saudi Vision and Resistance 16:07 Integrity Versus Foreclosure 20:32 Zanshin and the Key Question 21:52 Piano Image Closing 23:36 Outro and Subscribe THE SERIES What We Want but Refuse to Accept is a ten-episode arc.  Episode one introduced the man in the wings of his own ovation.  Episode two examines the architecture of the cage.  Next episode: The Cage We Built Ourselves.  Follow the show to receive each episode as it releases.  ABOUT DOV BARON  Dov Baron has spent thirty years inside the rooms where leaders, founders, and executives make the decisions that shape organizations. His clients hire him for what he can see: the patterns that have stopped being visible to the people inside the system. He is the creator of the Emotional Source Code and Emotional Meaning Architecture frameworks. CONNECT WITH DOV Website: https://DovBaron.comWork with Dov: dov@dovbaron.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dovbaron/ Carry one question with you from this episode:  What does your identity require you to never be? Sit with it. If something irritated you in this episode, do not dismiss it. It is data. If this episode resonated, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts and follow on Spotify. Share this with someone who has built something excellent and cannot quite reach what they want.  

There is a thing you want. You know what it is. You have known what it is for a long time. And somewhere, somehow, you have made peace with not having it. Quietly. Without ceremony. Without ever naming the moment you stopped reaching. This episode is about that moment. Not the wanting. Not the failure to reach. The decision that was already made underneath both. The decision your identity made on your behalf, without your knowledge, and possibly without your soul's survival in mind. A samurai kneels in a Kyoto garden at dawn, ready to die for the code. A butler sits in the back of a car, watching the woman he loved disappear in the rearview mirror. Different uniform. Different century. The same prison. Neither man built that prison from weakness. They built it from the best of themselves. The most devastating prisons are not built from your worst. They are built from your best.  This is Season Two, Episode Two of The Polymathic Perspective.  The second installment in a ten-episode investigation into what we want but refuse to accept. We examine the mechanism through neuroscience, identity psychology, identity foreclosure, the Emotional Source Code, and the Emotional Meaning Architecture. We watch it operating in Ishiguro's "Remains of the Day" lead character 'Stevens'. In an engineering company that lost its soul in the boardroom, in a nation that built a vision it cannot play in. The question is not what you are afraid of losing. The question is what your identity has already decided you cannot have. And whether that decision is actually yours.  IN THIS EPISODE  00:00 Honor and Dignity 01:30 Episode Mission 02:53 Four Lenses Framework 03:56 Bushido as Identity 06:17 Identity Prohibition 07:43 Foreclosure and Threat 10:31 Find Your Piano 11:58 Boeing Identity Takeover 14:00 Saudi Vision and Resistance 16:07 Integrity Versus Foreclosure 20:32 Zanshin and the Key Question 21:52 Piano Image Closing 23:36 Outro and Subscribe THE SERIES What We Want but Refuse to Accept is a ten-episode arc.  Episode one introduced the man in the wings of his own ovation.  Episode two examines the architecture of the cage.  Next episode: The Cage We Built Ourselves.  Follow the show to receive each episode as it releases.  ABOUT DOV BARON  Dov Baron has spent thirty years inside the rooms where leaders, founders, and executives make the decisions that shape organizations. His clients hire him for what he can see: the patterns that have stopped being visible to the people inside the system. He is the creator of the Emotional Source Code and Emotional Meaning Architecture frameworks. CONNECT WITH DOV Website: https://dovbaron.com/ Work with Dov: dov@dovbaron.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dovbaron/ Carry one question with you from this episode:  What does your identity require you to never be? Sit with it. If something irritated you in this episode, do not dismiss it. It is data. If this episode resonated, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts and follow on Spotify. Share this with someone who has built something excellent and cannot quite reach what they want. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

"Nihon wa mou nagain desuka?" ---How would you reply? [✐2. Andante] います、すみます、すんでいます“Have you been in Japan long?”[00:08]Hello, everyone. How are you doing?Where are you living now? If you are in Japan, then you say;“Nihon ni sunde imasu.”, not “Nihon ni sumimsu.” All right?Note: “sundeimasu“ indicates an action that is ongoing.Repeat after me[00:26]1. Where do you live?2. I live in Kobe.3. Where do you live now?4. I live in Sydney now.5. Where did you live before?6. I lived in Hiroshima   before.7. Where do you want to live?8. Well, I want to live in Kyoto.[01:55]Now, please answer as follows.Where do you live?Japan→ I live in Japan.Ready?[02:07]1. Where do you live?Osaka→ I live in Osaka2. Where do you live?New   York→ I live in New York3. Where do you live now?Saitama→ I live in Ssaitama now.4. Where do you live ?Hongkong→ I live in Hongkong5. Where do you live?Kobe→ It's Kobe.or→ I live in Kobe.[03:43]Now, you got a call from a friend.“Where are you?”Let's answer as follows.Where are you now?In front of the station→ I'm in front of the station.OK?=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=「にほんは もう ながいんですか」[00:08]みなさん、こんにちは。おげんきですか。みなさんは、いま、どこにすんでいますか。にほんですか。それなら、「にほんに すんでいます。」といいます。「にほんに すみます。」では ありませんよ。OKですね。Note: “すんでいます“ indicates an action that is ongoing.Repeat after me[00:26]1. どこに すんでいますか。2. こうべに すんでいます。3. いま、どこに すんでいますか。4. いま、シドニーに すんでいます。5. まえは、どこに すんでいましたか。6. まえは、ひろしまにすんでいました。7. どこに すみたいですか。8. そうですね、きょうとに すみたいです。[01:55]では つぎのように こたえてください。どこに すんでいますか。にほん→ にほんにすんでいます。いいですか。[02:07]1. どこに すんで いますか。おおさか→ おおさかに すんでいます。2. どこに すんでいますか。ニューヨーク→ ニューヨークに すんでいます。3. いま、どこに すんで いますか。さいたま→ いま さいたまに すんでいます。4. どこに すんでいるんですか。ほんこん→ ほんこんに すんでいます。5. おすまいは？こうべ→ こうべ です。または→ こうべに すんでいます。[03:43]さて、ともだちからでんわがきました。「いま、どこに いますか。」つぎのようにこたえましょう。いま、どこにいますか。えき(の)まえ→ えき(の)まえにいます。いいですか。[04:00]Support the show=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=Need more translation & transcript? Become a patron: More episodes with full translation and Japanese transcripts. Members-only podcast feed for your smartphone app. Japanese Swotter on PatreonNote: English translations might sound occasionally unnatural as English, as I try to preserve the structure and essence of the original Japanese. 

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Episode Notes Today we're talking with Tina deBellegarde about short stories: What makes a good short story, and why certain short story writers are so appealing. Tina has been nominated for the Agatha Award for Best First Novel, has a short story published in the Mystery Writers of America anthology called "When a Stranger Comes to Town," and most recently won the USA Prize in the Writers in Kyoto annual story competition. They start the topic of the podcast by highlighting some Japanese short story writers such as Haruki Murakami and Banana Yoshimoto, Hiromi Kawakami, Aoko Matsuda, and Kyoko Nakajima. and foreign writers, including Lafcadio Hearn and, more recently, Rebecca Otowa. Amy also mentions two short story collections from China, one by the well-known author Xu Xu called Bird Talk, and an anthology of flash fiction called The Pearl Jacket and Other Stories: Flash Fiction from Contemporary China  which prompts a discussion on flash fiction, which Tina defines for us and elaborates upon, including the works of Mieko Kawakami. Lastly, Tina reveals what her favorite books on Japan are: Kyoto: Seven Paths to the Heart of the City by Diane Durston Kokoro by Natsume Sōseki Untangling My Chopsticks by Victoria Abbot Riccardi The Books on Asia Podcast is co-produced with Plum Rain Press. Podcast host Amy Chavez is author of The Widow, the Priest, and the Octopus Hunter: Discovering a Lost Way of Life on a Secluded Japanese Island. and Amy's Guide to Best Behavior in Japan.The Books on Asia website posts book reviews, podcast episodes and episode Show Notes. Subscribe to the BOA podcast from your favorite podcast service. Subscribe to the Books on Asia newsletter to receive news of the latest new book releases, reviews and podcast episodes.

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Finding Strength at Fushimi Inari: A Journey of Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-06-15-22-34-01-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 夏の日差しが降り注ぐ京都、伏見稲荷大社の鳥居の下で、ハルトは額の汗を拭った。En: Under the summer sun pouring down in Kyoto, beneath the Fushimi Inari Taisha torii gates, Haruto wiped the sweat off his brow.Ja: 心の中のモヤモヤを晴らしにここに来たが、体はどこか重い。En: He had come here to clear the haze in his heart, but his body felt unusually heavy.Ja: 一緒にいるユキは、幼い頃からの友人で、いつも明るくて元気だ。「ハルト、大丈夫？」と心配そうに声をかける。En: His companion, Yuki, a childhood friend who was always bright and cheerful, asked with concern, "Haruto, are you okay?"Ja: 三人目の仲間、サクラは地元のガイドで、京都の歴史や神聖さを知り尽くしている。En: The third member of the group, Sakura, is a local guide and knows all about Kyoto's history and sacred traditions.Ja: 今日はお盆の前夜祭で、たくさんの人が訪れますね。En: "Today is the eve of the Obon festival, and many people will visit.Ja: きっと素晴らしい夜になりますよ」とサクラは微笑む。En: Surely, it'll be a wonderful evening," Sakura smiled.Ja: 神社にはオレンジ色の灯籠が並び、夏の緑と見事なコントラストをなしている。En: The shrine was lined with orange lanterns that created a striking contrast against the lush green of summer.Ja: しかし、ハルトの体調は悪化の一途をたどっている。En: However, Haruto's condition was steadily worsening.Ja: 祭りの喧騒の中、彼の頭痛はますますひどくなり、胃も重く感じた。En: Amidst the festival's bustle, his headache intensified, and his stomach felt heavy.Ja: 「なんだか元気がないわね。無理しないで、病院に行く？」サクラが提案する。En: "You don't look well. Shouldn't you see a doctor?" Sakura suggested.Ja: しかし、ハルトは首を振る。En: But Haruto shook his head.Ja: 「今日はとても大切な日なんだ。ここで祈りを捧げたいんだ」と言った。En: "Today is a very important day. I want to offer my prayers here," he said.Ja: ユキとサクラは心配だった。En: Yuki and Sakura were worried.Ja: しかし、彼の真剣な瞳に触発され、意を決して協力することにした。En: However, inspired by the sincerity in his eyes, they decided to support him resolutely.Ja: 祭りの夜、灯籠が美しく輝く中、ハルトは祈りを済ませた。En: On the festival night, as the lanterns shone beautifully, Haruto finished his prayers.Ja: しかし、希望と対照的に体は限界を迎えた。そして、ついに彼はその場で倒れ込む。En: But contrary to the hope in his heart, his body reached its limit, and he finally collapsed on the spot.Ja: 驚いた声が響き、祭りの音が遠ざかっていく。En: Alarmed voices echoed, and the sounds of the festival gradually faded away.Ja: その後、ハルトは地元のクリニックで目を覚ました。En: Later, Haruto awoke in a local clinic.Ja: 隣にはユキとサクラが心配そうに座っていた。En: Next to him sat Yuki and Sakura, looking worried.Ja: 彼は申し訳なさそうに微笑む。En: He gave an apologetic smile.Ja: 「ごめん、皆に迷惑をかけたね。」En: "Sorry for causing trouble for everyone."Ja: ユキは優しく手を握り返し、「大事なのは無事でいることだよ」と言う。En: Yuki gently squeezed his hand, "What's important is that you're safe."Ja: サクラも頷く。En: Sakura nodded in agreement.Ja: 「時には、助けを求めることが大事です。En: "Sometimes, asking for help is crucial.Ja: 自分一人で無理しないで。」En: Don't push yourself too hard alone."Ja: ハルトは深く考えた。En: Haruto pondered deeply.Ja: 祭りのクライマックスを見逃したことは残念だったが、友人の温かい言葉に心が落ち着いた。En: It was unfortunate to miss the festival's climax, but the warmth of his friends' words set his heart at ease.Ja: 彼はついに悟った。人生のバランスの大切さと、友人の支えがどれほど貴重かを知ることができた。En: He finally understood the importance of balancing life and recognized how invaluable the support of friends truly is.Ja: 木を抜ける風が、心にも涼しい風を送り込んできた。En: The wind passing through the trees seemed to send a soothing breeze into his heart as well.Ja: ハルトは、これからはもっと素直に助けを求めるつもりだった。En: Haruto resolved to be more open to seeking help from now on.Ja: そして、彼は心の中に新たな平和を見出したのだった。En: And he found a new sense of peace within himself. Vocabulary Words:pouring: 降り注ぐbrow: 額haze: モヤモヤunusually: どこかcompanion: 一緒にいるeve: 前夜祭shrine: 神社lanterns: 灯籠striking: 見事なworsening: 悪化bustle: 喧騒intensified: ますますひどくなりstomach: 胃condition: 体調collapse: 倒れ込むapologetic: 申し訳なさそうにsqueeze: 握り返しcrucial: 大事pondered: 深く考えたclimax: クライマックスbalance: バランスinvaluable: 貴重soothing: 涼しいresolved: つもりsupport: 支えbreeze: 風offer: 捧げたいprayers: 祈りsaint: 神聖resolutely: 意を決して

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Awakening in Kyoto: A Journey Through Art and Tradition Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-06-13-22-34-01-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 春の終わり、京都の美しい美術館で、そらとカイトは家族の再会の後、絵画展を訪れていた。En: At the end of spring, in a beautiful museum in Kyoto, Sora and Kaito visited an art exhibition after a family reunion.Ja: そらは久しぶりに京都に来た大学生で、美術に興味があるが、家族の期待に少し疲れていた。En: Sora was a university student who had not been to Kyoto in a while and was interested in art, but she felt a bit weighed down by her family's expectations.Ja: 一方、カイトは美術館のキュレーターであり、アートと家庭の伝統の間で揺れていた。En: On the other hand, Kaito was a curator at the museum, torn between art and familial traditions.Ja: 美術館は静かで落ち着いた空間だった。En: The museum was a quiet and serene space.Ja: 大きな窓から自然光が入り込み、芸術作品を優しく照らす。En: Natural light streamed in through large windows, gently illuminating the art pieces.Ja: 訪れる人々は、浮世絵から現代のインスタレーションまで、多様な作品を見て回る。En: Visitors wandered around, viewing a diverse range of works, from ukiyo-e to modern installations.Ja: そらはカイトに言った。「家族のこと、もっと理解したい。でも、何だか今まで受けてきた期待が重く感じるの。」En: Sora said to Kaito, "I want to understand my family more. But somehow, the expectations I've had until now feel heavy."Ja: カイトは微笑んで答えた。「そら、自分のペースで楽しんでいいよ。作品を見て、自分の感じたことを大事にしてね。」En: Kaito smiled and replied, "Sora, it's okay to enjoy at your own pace. Look at the works and cherish what you feel."Ja: そらは作品の前に立ち、心を開いた。En: Standing in front of a piece, Sora opened her heart.Ja: ある絵に目が留まった。En: Her eyes rested on one particular painting.Ja: それは静かな田園の風景で、彼女の心に響いた。En: It was a quiet rural landscape that resonated with her heart.Ja: 思わず足を止め、カイトに尋ねた。「この絵は、どんな意味があるの？」En: Unable to help herself, she stopped and asked Kaito, "What does this painting mean?"Ja: カイトは少し考え、話し始めた。「この絵は、自然と人の共生を描いている。En: Kaito thought for a moment and began to speak, "This painting depicts the coexistence of nature and people.Ja: 昔の人々は、小さな自然から多くを学んで生きていたんだ。」En: People in the past lived learning a lot from small aspects of nature."Ja: そらは驚いたように言った。「この絵、私の心が自由になる感じがするよ。En: Surprised, Sora said, "This painting makes me feel like my heart is becoming free.Ja: でも、どうしたら家族と自分の自由を両立できるのかな？」En: But how can I balance my family and my personal freedom?"Ja: カイトは優しく言った。「伝統を受け入れることは大切だけど、それを超えて自分自身を大事にすることも大切なんだ。」En: Kaito said gently, "Accepting tradition is important, but it's also important to cherish yourself beyond that."Ja: 二人は長い間その絵の前で話し、そらは次第に自分の道を見つける勇気を得た。En: The two talked in front of the painting for a long time, and Sora gradually gained the courage to find her own path.Ja: 彼女はカイトの言葉に力をもらい、家族の伝統を受け入れつつ、自分らしさを失わないことの大切さを学んだ。En: Inspired by Kaito's words, she learned the importance of embracing her family's traditions without losing her own identity.Ja: 美術館を出ると、そらは風に揺れる桜を見上げた。En: As they left the museum, Sora looked up at the cherry blossoms swaying in the wind.Ja: 「ありがとう、カイト。おかげで新しい視点を得たよ。」En: "Thank you, Kaito. Thanks to you, I've gained a new perspective."Ja: カイトも微笑んで、「こちらこそ、そらの考える力に感動したよ。」と返した。En: Kaito also smiled and responded, "Thank you, too. I'm impressed by your capacity for thought, Sora."Ja: こうして、二人は互いに新しい理解と絆を持ち、心温まる一日を終えた。En: Thus, the two ended their heartwarming day with a new understanding and bond.Ja: 春の空は穏やかに、彼らの未来を照らしていた。En: The gentle spring sky shone upon their future. Vocabulary Words:reunion: 再会serene: 落ち着いたilluminating: 照らすdiverse: 多様なweighed down: 疲れていたexpectations: 期待rural: 田園resonated: 響いたcoexistence: 共生surprised: 驚いたbalance: 両立accepting: 受け入れるtradition: 伝統embracing: 受け入れつつidentity: 自分らしさcapacity: 力perspective: 視点curator: キュレーターgentle: 優しくpersonal freedom: 自分の自由cherish: 大事にするopened her heart: 心を開いたcoexistence: 共生heartwarming: 心温まるbond: 絆swaying: 揺れるimpressed: 感動したfamilial traditions: 家庭の伝統art installations: インスタレーションnatural light: 自然光

Behind the walls of H.H. Holmes' "World's Fair Hotel" waited trap doors, gas chambers, and a basement of acid vats — and more than a century after the Murder Castle burned, something still lingers at 63rd and Wallace.EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/HHHolmesHotelREAD or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/57djvd7fFEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: It's one of the most infamous and macabre subjects of Chicago history – it even served as inspiration for TV's “American Horror Story: Hotel”. It's what has become known as “The Murder Castle” where serial killer H.H. Holmes committed his monstrous crimes. But even today, Holmes continues to terrify… in spectral form. (H.H. Holmes' Hellish Hotel And Lingering Haunting) *** A woman tries to save the soul of her daughter, believing her to be possessed… but her solution to drive out the demon was to murder her daughter using a holy crucifix. (Murder By Crucifix) *** What's worse than proclaiming yourself to be a supernatural being and starting your own cult? How about telling your followers you are God so you could do drugs and have sex with teenage girls? It's the disturbing true story of the cult called “The Group”. (Theodore Rinaldo – The Drug Cult Rapist) *** Shrunken heads – believe it or not, they are real. And some tribal peoples create them even today – from real human heads. But why do it at all? We'll look at the reality behind shrunken heads, the reason they are created… and even how they are created. (The History and How of Shrunken Heads) *** A terrifying series of paranormal activities invade a family's home in Wales. (The Swansea Entity) *** Tenome is a Japanese Urban Legend about a blind man who was robbed and murdered. His dying wish? To have eyes on his hands so he could see. (The Seeing Hands of Tenome) *** Unsolved mysteries are intriguing simply because they are unsolved. That's why we are so fascinated by stories of people disappearing without a trace. But one man's disappearance is so bizarre, so weird, that upon hearing the story you'll be scratching your head wondering what the heck you just heard. (The Strangest Disappearance at Sea in History) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding00:01:27.539 = Show Open00:04:09.416 = H.H. Holmes' Hellish Hotel and Lingering Haunting00:22:02.613 = The Seeing Hands of Tenome ***00:25:29.843 = The Strangest Disappearance at Sea In History00:36:31.904 = Murder By Crucifix ***00:42:31.316 = The Swansea Entity00:52:22.872 = The History and How of Shrunken Heads ***00:58:56.160 = Theodore Rinaldo: The Drug Cult Rapist01:05:34.000 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakLISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*SOURCES and RESOURCES:“The Swansea Entity” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3pt262t4“Murder By Crucifix” by Inigo Gonzalez for Ranker's Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4h6mjabw“The Strangest Disappearance at Sea in History” from Strange Company: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/nsrhjdew“Theodore Rinaldo – The Drug Cult Rapist” by Matthew Lavelle for Ranker's Unspeakable Times:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yx2hmzus“The Seeing Hands of Tenome” from The Scare Chamber: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y4dnxee6“The History and How of Shrunken Heads” by Bipin Dimri for Historic Mysteries: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4wdznwwc“H.H. Holmes' Hellish Hotel and Lingering Haunting” from Chicago Hauntings: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/pvthp98(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: November, 2021This episode of Weird Darkness moves from the haunted ground of H.H. Holmes' Chicago Murder Castle to a flesh-eating Japanese yokai, a millionaire's impossible vanishing at sea, an Oklahoma exorcism that ended in murder, a violent Welsh poltergeist, the real-world practice of shrinking human heads, and the Washington State drug cult led by a man who claimed to be God.It opens in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood, where Herman W. Mudgett — better known as H.H. Holmes, America's first serial killer and the inspiration for the Hotel Cortez in American Horror Story: Hotel — built his three-story "World's Fair Hotel" at 63rd and Wallace to prey on visitors to the 1893 Columbian Exposition. The building held sixty rooms riddled with trap doors, hidden staircases, gas chambers, and a basement furnished with a dissecting table and vats of acid and lime. Holmes confessed to 27 murders before his hanging in Philadelphia on May 7, 1896, though some historians put his victim count at 200 or more, and the strange deaths that followed his execution — a poisoned forensics expert, a suicidal prison superintendent, a priest beaten to death in his own churchyard — fed talk of a Holmes curse for decades. The site was never excavated, and employees at the Englewood post office built beside the old Castle property still report stacking chairs, a singing woman no one can find, and apparitions on the grass where the hotel once stood. Even Holmes' own descendant, Jeff Mudgett, author of Bloodstains and the figure behind the History Channel's American Ripper, walked out of that basement a changed man.From there the episode crosses to Japan and the legend of Tenome, a blind old man robbed and beaten to death in a field who returned as a vengeful yokai with eyes on the palms of his hands. First recorded in the Gazu Hyakki Yagyō, the creature hunts graveyards and open fields by scent, feeds on fresh human bones, and inspired the Pale Man of Pan's Labyrinth. The segment ends with the Kyoto tale of a young man who hid from the Tenome inside a locked temple chest — and was found afterward as an empty sack of skin, his bones sucked out through his flesh.Next comes the 1931 disappearance of Hisashi Fujimura, the Japanese-born silk millionaire who vanished from the Red Star liner Belgenland somewhere between Halifax and New York on the night of August 13. Fujimura had told a friend he feared gamblers would follow him aboard, his mistress Mary Reissner was registered under a false name as a governess, and his bank account had dropped from over $333,000 to $2.65 in five months. The ship's captain saw him talking to an unseen person at 2:45 a.m.; by morning his bed was unslept-in and his seven-year-old daughter was alone in the stateroom. Federal investigators closed the case without answers, a dust-free wallet bearing his name later surfaced in an empty Manhattan flat, and Fujimura was declared legally dead in 1938 — leaving murder, suicide, accident, and a staged escape all equally possible.The darkness turns domestic with the 2016 killing of 33-year-old Geneva Gomez in Oklahoma City, beaten to death by her own mother, Juanita Gomez, who claimed she was performing an exorcism to drive Satan from her daughter. Juanita punched Geneva repeatedly, forced a crucifix and religious medallion down her throat, then arranged the body in the shape of a cross with a wooden crucifix on her chest. A forensic psychologist concluded she was feigning incompetence, the insanity plea collapsed, and in January 2018 a jury needed only 20 minutes to convict her of first-degree murder and recommend life without parole.The episode then travels to Rhondda Street in Swansea, Wales, where in 1965 Marcia and David Howells, their two small children, and Marcia's grandmother endured a poltergeist that began with choking sensations in the night and escalated to bottles flying off mantelpieces, rooms ransacked in minutes, the gas stove turning itself on, and a double bed found hurled on top of the baby's empty cot behind a barred door. Police, reporters, and a priest all came to the little house; the only room ever left untouched was the grandmother's. The family finally moved out, the activity stopped, and no tragedy in the home's history was ever found to explain it — leaving psychokinesis, spirit attachment, and Marcia's own verdict, a demon, on the table.From haunted houses the show turns to a practice that is grimly real: the shrunken heads, or tsantsas, of the Jivaro people of northern Peru and southern Ecuador. Warriors severed the heads of slain enemies in the belief that shrinking them enslaved the victim's vengeful spirit, then boiled the skin free of the skull, packed it with hot stones and sand, blackened it with charcoal ash, and sewed the lips shut to seal the spirit inside — reducing a human head to a third of its size. Genu

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Spring in Kyoto: A Tale of Courage, Friendship, and Resilience Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-06-11-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 桜の花が舞い散る春の京都。En: Spring in Kyoto, with cherry blossoms fluttering in the air.Ja: ある晴れた午後、高校の校庭では賑やかな声と笑顔があふれていました。En: On a clear afternoon, lively voices and smiles filled the high school yard.Ja: 校舎の陰から明るい応援や指示が聞こえてきます。En: From the shadows of the school building, cheerful encouragement and instructions could be heard.Ja: この日、京都の高校では陸上部の練習が行われていました。En: On this day, the track and field team was practicing at a high school in Kyoto.Ja: ナオキは一生懸命に走ります。En: Naoki runs with all his might.Ja: 彼は陸上競技のスター選手であり、近づく大会に向けて練習に力を入れています。En: He is a star athlete in track and field, putting effort into practice for the upcoming competition.Ja: しかし、心の奥では失敗を恐れる気持ちも隠れていました。En: However, deep down, he harbors a fear of failure.Ja: それでも、ひときわ努力を続けます。高校生活最後のチャンスを活かしたいのです。En: Nevertheless, he continues to exert great effort, determined to make the most of his last chance in high school.Ja: 親友のヒロシは、いつもナオキを支えてくれる存在です。En: His best friend, Hiroshi, is always there to support Naoki.Ja: 彼は声をかけます。「頑張れ、ナオキ！いけるよ！」En: He calls out, "You can do it, Naoki! You got this!"Ja: 二人は共に励まし合い、目標達成に向けて全力を尽くしています。En: Together, they encourage each other and give their all to achieve their goals.Ja: ある日、練習中に突然の悲劇が起こります。En: One day, an unexpected tragedy strikes during practice.Ja: ナオキが跳んだ瞬間、足に鋭い痛みが走りました。En: As Naoki jumps, a sharp pain shoots through his leg.Ja: 彼はその場に倒れ、苦しそうに顔を歪めます。En: He falls to the ground, grimacing in agony.Ja: すぐに駆け寄ったヒロシは心配そうに声をかけました。「大丈夫か？」En: Hiroshi rushes over and asks with concern, "Are you okay?"Ja: 病院で検査を受けた結果、ナオキはしばらく運動を避けるようにと言われました。En: After being examined at the hospital, Naoki is advised to avoid exercise for a while.Ja: 大会はもうすぐです。En: The competition is approaching fast.Ja: ナオキは焦ります。En: Naoki becomes anxious.Ja: 心の中では、回復を優先すべきか、大会に出場するために無理をするか、悩み続けていました。En: Inside, he continues to wrestle with whether he should prioritize recovery or push himself to compete.Ja: 学校に戻ると、クラスメートのアイコが気遣いの言葉をかけてくれました。En: Back at school, his classmate Aiko offers him words of comfort.Ja: 「ナオキ君、大変だったね。でも、ちゃんと休むのも大切だよ。」En: "Naoki-kun, that must have been tough, but it's important to rest properly too."Ja: アイコの優しい目にふれて、ナオキは少し心が軽くなります。En: Touched by Aiko's kind eyes, Naoki feels a bit lighter at heart.Ja: 数日後、重要な練習の日がやってきました。En: A few days later, an important practice day arrives.Ja: ナオキは決断を迫られます。En: Naoki faces a decision.Ja: 痛みを無視して無理をするか、長期的な健康を考えるかです。En: Should he ignore the pain and push through, or consider his long-term health?Ja: 彼は深呼吸をして、仲間がいるフィールドを見渡しました。En: He takes a deep breath and surveys the field where his teammates stand.Ja: 「チームを支える方法は他にもある。」ナオキは静かに自分に言い聞かせ、いったん断念することにしました。En: "There are other ways to support the team," Naoki quietly reassures himself and decides to give up for the time being.Ja: 彼はフィールドの端で控えながらも、声を張り上げてチームを応援し続けます。En: Even from the sidelines, he continues to cheer loudly for his team.Ja: 大会当日、ナオキはスタンドからチームメイトを励まし、見守ります。En: On the day of the competition, Naoki encourages and watches over his teammates from the stands.Ja: チームは見事に勝利を掴み取りました。En: The team captures a spectacular victory.Ja: ナオキは感動しながら、その瞬間を心に刻みました。En: Naoki, filled with emotion, cherishes the moment in his heart.Ja: ナオキはこの経験を通じ、自分の健康を大切にすることの大切さを学びました。En: Through this experience, Naoki learned the importance of taking care of his own health.Ja: また、状況に応じて柔軟に対応する新しい自己の在り方を見つけました。En: He also discovered a new way of being, adapting flexibly to the situation.Ja: 桜の花びらが舞う中、彼の笑顔は新しい春を迎えたようでした。En: As cherry blossom petals danced around him, his smile seemed to welcome a new spring. Vocabulary Words:fluttering: 舞い散るlively: 賑やかshadows: 陰encouragement: 応援instructions: 指示harbors: 隠れてdetermined: 活かしたいgrimacing: 顔を歪めますagony: 苦しそうexamined: 検査を受けたavoid: 避けるanxious: 焦りますwrestle: 悩み続けていましたprioritize: 優先comfort: 気遣いreassures: 言い聞かせsidelines: 控えspectacular: 見事にcherishes: 刻みましたadapting: 対応flexibly: 柔軟にpetals: 花びらdanced: 舞うsmile: 笑顔welcomes: 迎えたathlete: 選手competition: 大会teammates: 仲間victory: 勝利discover: 見つけました

While filming a new documentary in Los Angeles, a story from Japan caught my attention and I keep thinking about it. It's the story of 20-year-old Auburn University student James "Weston" Higginbotham, a young man who disappeared during a family trip to Japan and was later found deceased after an extensive search in the mountains outside Kyoto. This isn't a video about assigning blame or creating theories unsupported by evidence. It's a discussion about victimology, missing person investigations, GIS technology, volunteer search efforts, emotional distress, mental health awareness, and the painful reality that families are often left carrying questions that may never be fully answered.We'll examine what is publicly known about Weston, why this case resonates with so many people, what investigators can learn from the search effort, and why loved ones should never carry the burden of believing they could have controlled another person's choices.#WestonHigginbotham #MissingInJapan #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #GriefAndLoss #FamilySupport #MissingPersons #SearchAndRescue #SAR #Victimology #HumanBehavior #BehavioralAnalysis #InvestigativeAnalysis #GIS #PublicSafety #TrueCrimeCommunity #TrueCrime #AuburnUniversity #Kyoto #ProfilingEvil #esri ========================================20% OFF Newspapers.comhttps://www.newspapers.com/go/podcast/?ref=profilingevil?xid=8877&utm_source=ProfilingEvilPodcast&utm_medium=podcst&utm_campaign=ProfilingEvil26========================================Discounts on eBikes: https://aipasbike.com/?ref=PROFILINGEVILReferral Coupon Code: PROFILINGEVIL========================================Email your questions to: ProfilingEvil@gmail.com========================================

Patrick addresses live-wire issues across Catholic life, from martyrdom and liturgical disputes to Catholic identity in a world bristling with controversy about Israel, AI, and Vatican II. Listeners encounter raw stories of faith, unsettling questions on seminary formation and abuse, the awkward tension of interchurch invitations, plus the blunt reality of raising children amid cultural anxiety. Fresh, unpredictable, and sometimes bracing, Patrick threads practical advice with direct engagement on challenges facing Catholics today. Alonzo - What is martyrdom and what are the requirements for it according to the Catholic Church. (01:00) Joe (email) - Catholics Weird Obsession with Israel (05:27) Email - Reflection on God’s providence in our lives (08:31) Patrick shares Pope Leo’s statement to a Delegation Of The Association Of Catholic Colleges and Universities (20:55) Body of Auburn student James Weston Higginbotham found in mountainous area outside Kyoto, Japan, after he split off from family during trip. Reports suggest he was upset about his mom using ChatGPT (27:09) Matthew (email) – Would it be wrong to say God created the universe from his output of love? (31:49) Lawrence - Why can't the church change their policy to have all altar servers be men and not boys? (37:34) Patrick responds to an email about going to non-Catholic churches (46:24)

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Choosing Courage: Hiroshi's Heartfelt Graduation Gift Quest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-06-08-22-34-01-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 日が傾き始めた頃、鮮やかな光に彩られた京都の活気あふれる市場、「ブライト・マーケット」にヒロシは到着しました。En: As the sun began to set, Hiroshi arrived at the bustling market in Kyoto, known as the "Bright Market," glowing with vibrant light.Ja: 屋台の間を渡り歩くと、たこ焼きの香ばしい匂いが漂い、露店の売り子たちの元気な掛け声が響いていました。En: As he wandered between the stalls, the savory aroma of takoyaki wafted through the air, and the lively calls of the stall vendors echoed around him.Ja: ヒロシは妹のユキに贈る完璧なプレゼントを探していました。En: Hiroshi was on a quest to find the perfect gift for his younger sister, Yuki.Ja: ユキの卒業を祝うには、彼女の努力を称える特別な贈り物が必要だと思っていました。En: To celebrate Yuki's graduation, he felt it was necessary to give her a special gift that honored her hard work.Ja: しかし、ヒロシには限られた予算しかなく、選択肢の多さに圧倒され、自分の決断力を不安に思っていました。En: However, Hiroshi was working with a limited budget, and he felt overwhelmed by the abundance of choices, causing him to doubt his decision-making skills.Ja: 市場は多くの観光客で混雑していました。En: The market was crowded with many tourists.Ja: 色とりどりの雑貨や工芸品が魅力的に並んでおり、目移りするばかりです。En: The colorful array of miscellaneous goods and crafts was alluring, making it difficult for him to decide.Ja: 「何かユキにぴったりのものが見つかるはずだ」と心に決め、ヒロシは時間をかけて商品を見て回りました。En: Determined, Hiroshi thought, "I must find something perfect for Yuki," and he took his time to browse through the merchandise.Ja: ふと、ヒロシの目に止まったのは小さな屋台でした。En: Suddenly, a small stall caught Hiroshi's eye.Ja: そこには手作りの銀のペンダントが並べられ、それぞれに特別な言葉が刻まれていました。En: It displayed handmade silver pendants, each engraved with a special word.Ja: 「勇気」「希望」「信念」など、多くのメッセージがキラリと光ります。En: Messages like "courage," "hope," and "belief" shone brightly.Ja: この一つひとつのペンダントが特別な意味をもたらすように感じました。En: Each pendant seemed to carry a special meaning.Ja: ヒロシの胸にアイデアが浮かびました。En: An idea formed in Hiroshi's mind.Ja: 「これこそ、ユキへの贈り物だ」と。En: "This is the gift for Yuki," he thought.Ja: 彼は「勇気」と刻まれたペンダントを選びました。この言葉は、ユキのこれまでの努力と成長を象徴していると感じたからです。En: He chose the pendant engraved with "courage," as he felt this word symbolized Yuki's hard work and growth thus far.Ja: ペンダントを手にしたヒロシは、妹に伝えたい思いをこの小さな贈り物に込めることができたと感じ、心からほっとしました。En: With the pendant in hand, Hiroshi felt relieved that he could convey the sentiment he wanted to express to his sister through this small gift.Ja: そして、贈り物の価値は価格や華やかさではなく、心をこめることにあると気づきました。En: He realized that the true value of a gift doesn't lie in its price or glamour, but in the heartfelt care put into it.Ja: 市場を後にする頃には、夜の灯りも温かさを増し、ヒロシの心にも満足感が広がりました。En: As he left the market, the evening lights grew warmer and a sense of satisfaction spread within Hiroshi's heart.Ja: 彼は、思いやりをもって選ぶことが何よりも大切であることを学び、これからも自信を持って選択をしていくことでしょう。En: He learned that choosing with consideration is what truly matters and felt confident in making decisions in the future. Vocabulary Words:bustling: 活気あふれるstall: 屋台wandering: 渡り歩くsavory: 香ばしいwafted: 漂いvendors: 売り子たちquest: 探してgraduation: 卒業honored: 称えるabundance: 多さoverwhelmed: 圧倒されdetermined: 心に決めmerchandise: 商品pendant: ペンダントengraved: 刻まれてcourage: 勇気belief: 信念relieved: ほっとsentiment: 思いglamour: 華やかさheartfelt: 心をこめるconsideration: 思いやりmiscellaneous: 雑貨alluring: 魅力的handmade: 手作りのdisplayed: 並べられsymbolized: 象徴しているconvey: 伝えたいshine: キラリと光りますsatisfaction: 満足感

The 20-year-old Auburn student who was last seen walking towards hiking trails in Japan, was found dead on Saturday in a mountainous area outside of Kyoto. The parents of Weston Higginbotham made the tragic announcement after asking for the public’s help in finding their son. The family said Weston took off on his own, after a disagreement during the family trip to Japan to celebrate his younger brother’s high school graduation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 20-year-old Auburn student who was last seen walking towards hiking trails in Japan, was found dead on Saturday in a mountainous area outside of Kyoto. The parents of Weston Higginbotham made the tragic announcement after asking for the public’s help in finding their son. The family said Weston took off on his own, after a disagreement during the family trip to Japan to celebrate his younger brother’s high school graduation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 20-year-old Auburn student who was last seen walking towards hiking trails in Japan, was found dead on Saturday in a mountainous area outside of Kyoto. The parents of Weston Higginbotham made the tragic announcement after asking for the public’s help in finding their son. The family said Weston took off on his own, after a disagreement during the family trip to Japan to celebrate his younger brother’s high school graduation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 20-year-old Auburn student who was last seen walking towards hiking trails in Japan, was found dead on Saturday in a mountainous area outside of Kyoto. The parents of Weston Higginbotham made the tragic announcement after asking for the public’s help in finding their son. The family said Weston took off on his own, after a disagreement during the family trip to Japan to celebrate his younger brother’s high school graduation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just around the corner, Dan Orlowitz re-joins the Krewe to preview Japan's tournament outlook. We break down Samurai Blue's final roster, key players to watch, group-stage matchups, and what a successful World Cup would look like for Japan. Plus, Dan shares his predictions for the tournament's biggest surprises, disappointments, and who he thinks will be lifting the trophy when it's all said and done. Whether you're a diehard soccer fan or a once-every-four-years World Cup viewer, this episode is the perfect primer before kickoff. ------ 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 ------ Bridging Communities Through MLB Players Trust ft. Amy Hever & Chris Capuano (S6E18) Japanese Soccer on the World Stage ft. Dan Orlowitz (S6E6) Meet the J.League ft. Dan Orlowitz (S6E4) Kendo: The Way of the Sword ft. Alexander Bennett, 7th Dan in Kendo (S4E16) The Life of a Sumotori ft. 3-Time Grand Champion Konishiki Yasokichi (S4E10) Talking Sumo ft. Andrew Freud (S1E8) ------ About Dan Orlowitz ------ Dan's Socials & Writings J-Talk Podcast ------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------ JSNO Event Calendar Join JSNO Today!

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Rebirth in the Rain: Haruki's Journey at Kyoto's Gardens Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-06-05-22-34-01-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 雨がしとしと降る京都の植物園。En: In the Kyoto botanical garden, where the rain falls gently.Ja: 静かな中に、花の色が一層鮮やかに映える。En: Amid the stillness, the colors of the flowers stand out even more vividly.Ja: 植物好きにとっては天国だ。En: For plant lovers, it's paradise.Ja: ここである日、Harukiは新しい一歩を踏み出そうとしていた。En: Here, on one day, Haruki was about to take a new step forward.Ja: Harukiは風景写真家だが、近頃は創作に行き詰まっていた。En: Haruki is a landscape photographer, but lately, he had hit a creative block.Ja: 新しいインスピレーションを求めて、彼はこの花の写真撮影ワークショップに参加することを決めた。En: Seeking new inspiration, he decided to join this flower photography workshop.Ja: ワークショップの初日、Harukiは人々との交流に少し緊張していた。En: On the first day of the workshop, Haruki was a bit nervous about interacting with people.Ja: そんな中、Mikaが元気よく近づいてきた。En: In the midst of this, Mika approached him cheerfully.Ja: 「こんにちは！私はMika。植物が大好きなの。Harukiさんはどんな植物が好き？」En: "Hello! I'm Mika. I love plants. What kind of plants do you like, Haruki-san?"Ja: Harukiは少し戸惑いながら答えた。「まあ、花はきれいだけど、特に何かと言われると…。まだよくわかりません。」En: Haruki answered somewhat hesitantly, "Well, flowers are pretty, but if you ask me if I have a favorite... I still don't really know."Ja: Mikaは笑顔で続けた。「じゃあ、一緒に写真を撮りましょう！その中で好きなものを見つけられるよ。」En: Mika continued with a smile, "Then, let's take photos together! You might find something you like in the process."Ja: その日の午後、講師が説明をしている間に、雲が低くたれ込め、空は次第に暗くなってきた。En: That afternoon, as the instructor was explaining, the clouds hung low, and the sky gradually darkened.Ja: やがて大粒の雨が降り始めた。En: Soon, large raindrops started to fall.Ja: 参加者たちは木の下や屋根のある場所に避難し始めた。En: The participants began to take shelter under the trees or other covered areas.Ja: HarukiとMikaも一緒に雨宿り。En: Haruki and Mika took refuge together from the rain.Ja: Mikaは花の話を続けた。En: Mika continued talking about flowers.Ja: 「この雨、植物にとっては恵みなんだよ。En: "This rain is a blessing for plants, you know.Ja: 特にこの季節の雨は、花をさらに美しくする力があるの。」En: Especially the rain this season has the power to make flowers even more beautiful."Ja: 雨の中で、Harukiはその言葉に耳を傾け、自分の撮る写真がどのように変わるかを想像し始めた。En: Listening to those words in the rain, Haruki began to imagine how his photos might change.Ja: するとふと、今まで気づかなかった視点を思い出した。En: Suddenly, he recalled a perspective he had never noticed before.Ja: 「Mikaさん、本当にありがとう。この雨の中で見る花は、普段とは違うね。」En: "Mika-san, thank you so much. Seeing the flowers in the rain is different from usual."Ja: Harukiはカメラを取り出し、雨に濡れた花を撮ってみた。En: Haruki took out his camera and tried photographing the rain-soaked flowers.Ja: Mikaは微笑んだ。「一緒に新しいプロジェクトをしない？植物と自然をテーマに。」En: Mika smiled. "How about we start a new project together? With plants and nature as the theme."Ja: Harukiは思い切って頷いた。「ぜひ、一緒にやりましょう。」En: Haruki gathered his courage and nodded. "Yes, let's do it together."Ja: それ以来、Harukiは新しい活力を得て、写真に新たな命を吹き込んだ。En: Since then, Haruki found new vitality and breathed new life into his photographs.Ja: Mikaとのプロジェクトは、彼にとって貴重な体験となった。En: The project with Mika became a valuable experience for him.Ja: 彼は今、もっと多くの美しい瞬間を捉えるために、オープンな心で毎日を迎えていた。En: He now embraced each day with an open heart, eager to capture more beautiful moments.Ja: そして、雨が止んだ後の植物園は一層美しく映えるのだった。En: And after the rain stopped, the botanical garden appeared even more beautiful.Ja: 新しい出会いとともに、Harukiの心にも、植物たちと同じように新しい芽が出ていた。En: Along with new encounters, new buds were sprouting in Haruki's heart, just like the plants.Ja: 彼の視点は雨に打たれて磨かれ、光り輝いていた。En: His perspective, shaped by the rain, was sharpened and shining brightly. Vocabulary Words:gently: しとしとstands out: 映えるparadise: 天国creative block: 創作に行き詰まっていたhesitantly: 戸惑いながらvitality: 活力perspective: 視点sharpened: 磨かれworkshop: ワークショップbotanical: 植物園refuge: 雨宿りblessing: 恵みsprouting: 芽が出ていたbreathed life into: 命を吹き込んだcheerfully: 元気よくinteracting: 交流shelter: 避難darkened: 暗くなってきたgradually: 次第にeven more vividly: 一層鮮やかにimagined: 想像し始めたtake a step forward: 一歩を踏み出そうvaluable: 貴重なcaptured: 捉えるdeclared: 思い切って頷いたapproached: 近づいてきたovercome: 打たれてinstructor: 講師encounters: 出会いgradually: 次第に

20-year-old Weston Higginbotham was on a family vacation celebrating his younger brother’s high school graduation. After an argument with his mom, Higginbotham went out on his own, last seen walking towards a hiking trail in Kyoto at 8pm last Friday. He’s an experienced solo hiker, but his location services were turned off just before he disappeared and now family is begging anyone with information to help in the search for their son.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20-year-old Weston Higginbotham was on a family vacation celebrating his younger brother’s high school graduation. After an argument with his mom, Higginbotham went out on his own, last seen walking towards a hiking trail in Kyoto at 8pm last Friday. He’s an experienced solo hiker, but his location services were turned off just before he disappeared and now family is begging anyone with information to help in the search for their son.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20-year-old Weston Higginbotham was on a family vacation celebrating his younger brother’s high school graduation. After an argument with his mom, Higginbotham went out on his own, last seen walking towards a hiking trail in Kyoto at 8pm last Friday. He’s an experienced solo hiker, but his location services were turned off just before he disappeared and now family is begging anyone with information to help in the search for their son.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Bolton is expected to enter a plea in a case involving allegations that he mishandled classified information. We'll tell you some of the major decisions still pending on the Supreme Court's docket. Tehran and Washington are sending mixed messages about the status of their fragile ceasefire talks. The House Oversight Committee has asked the Justice Department to investigate new allegations made by Jeffrey Epstein's longtime assistant. Plus, the search for a 20-year-old Auburn University student is underway in Kyoto, Japan.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

20-year-old Weston Higginbotham was on a family vacation celebrating his younger brother’s high school graduation. After an argument with his mom, Higginbotham went out on his own, last seen walking towards a hiking trail in Kyoto at 8pm last Friday. He’s an experienced solo hiker, but his location services were turned off just before he disappeared and now family is begging anyone with information to help in the search for their son.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Blossoming Love: A Sakura Festival Romance in Kyoto Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-06-01-22-34-01-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 桜の花びらが舞う満開の春、京都では華やかな桜祭りが開催されています。En: In the bloom of spring when sakura petals dance in the air, a splendid sakura matsuri is held in Kyoto.Ja: 風に揺れる提灯の光が、夜空に美しい影を作ります。En: The light of lanterns swaying in the wind creates beautiful shadows in the night sky.Ja: 各ブースには楽しそうな声が響き、訪れる人々の笑顔でいっぱいです。En: Joyful voices echo from each booth, filling the atmosphere with the smiles of visitors.Ja: この祭りの中でも特に目を引くのは、君と出会う場面のように美しく飾られたブースです。En: Among the festival, the booth that particularly catches the eye is decorated as beautifully as the moment you meet someone special.Ja: このブースを担当しているのは、真面目で少し控えめな彼―春斗です。En: The person in charge of this booth is Haruto, who is earnest and a bit reserved.Ja: 彼が秘かに想いを寄せているのは、同僚の元気でクリエイティブなアイコ。En: He secretly harbors feelings for his colleague, Aiko, who is energetic and creative.Ja: 一緒に働く陽気な同僚ユキも加わり、三人で賑やかにお客さんを迎えています。En: Together with their cheerful colleague Yuki, the three of them warmly welcome guests.Ja: 春斗は、アイコの夢を知っています。En: Haruto knows Aiko's dreams.Ja: 彼女はいつか自分のビジネスを立ち上げたいと語ります。En: She talks about wanting to start her own business someday.Ja: でも、どうやってその思いを伝えればいいか、春斗は悩んでいます。En: However, Haruto struggles with how to convey his feelings about this.Ja: 忙しい祭りの中で、そんなチャンスがあるのでしょうか。En: Will there be an opportunity amid the busyness of the festival?Ja: 「春斗さん、このアイデアどう思う？En: "Haruto-san, what do you think of this idea?"Ja: 」アイコが新しいデコレーションのアイデアを持ってきました。En: Aiko brought a new decoration idea.Ja: それを聞いて、春斗の心は明るくなります。En: Listening to this brightens Haruto's heart.Ja: 彼はアイコの創造力をサポートしながら、告白の機会を探ることに決めました。En: He decides to support Aiko's creativity while seeking the chance to confess his feelings.Ja: 祭りの終盤、星明かりの中、桜の下で二人は最後の飾り付けを整えています。En: Toward the end of the festival, under the starlight and sakura trees, the two of them are adding the final touches to the decorations.Ja: 風が静かになると、春斗の心もまた静かでした。En: As the wind calms, so does Haruto's heart.Ja: そして彼は静かに語り始めました。En: Then, he quietly begins to speak.Ja: 「アイコさん、君の夢を応援したいんだ。En: "Aiko-san, I want to support your dream.Ja: 君の力になりたい。En: I want to be your strength."Ja: 」春斗の声には真剣な響きがありました。En: There was a sincerity in Haruto's voice.Ja: アイコは少し驚いた顔をして、すぐに柔らかな笑みを浮かべました。En: Aiko looked slightly surprised and then gave a gentle smile.Ja: 「ありがとう、春斗さん。En: "Thank you, Haruto-san.Ja: でも、それだけじゃないでしょ？En: But it's more than just that, isn't it?"Ja: 」彼女の言葉にハッとしながらも、安心した春斗は微笑み返しました。En: Haruto, slightly taken aback by her words, smiled back relieved.Ja: 「そうさ、君のことが好きなんだ」と春斗は素直に答えました。En: "Yes, I like you," Haruto answered honestly.Ja: 桜の花のように優しい瞬間が流れ、二人の間に小さな共感と初恋の芽生えが訪れました。En: A gentle moment passed like sakura flowers, bringing a small connection and the budding of first love between them.Ja: 祭りの喧騒の中で、二人だけの時間が静かに流れ、未来の約束ではなく、今この瞬間を大切にしました。En: Amid the festival's hustle and bustle, time flowed quietly for the two of them, focusing not on promises for the future but cherishing the present moment.Ja: その日以来、春斗は徐々に自分の気持ちをもっと素直に表すようになりました。En: Since that day, Haruto has gradually become more open in expressing his feelings.Ja: そして、アイコと夢を追う日々が始まります。En: And so began the days of pursuing dreams with Aiko.Ja: 桜祭りの思い出は、二人の新たな始まりを彩りました。En: The memories of the sakura matsuri painted the beginning of a new chapter for the both of them. Vocabulary Words:bloom: 満開sakura: 桜petals: 花びらsplendid: 華やかなmatsuri: 祭りlanterns: 提灯shadows: 影booth: ブースearnest: 真面目reserved: 控えめharbors: 秘かに想うcolleague: 同僚energetic: 元気cheerful: 陽気なconvey: 伝えるopportunity: チャンスbusyness: 忙しいdecoration: 飾りstarlight: 星明かりsincerity: 真剣な響きsurprised: 驚いたgentle: 柔らかなhustle and bustle: 喧騒cherishing: 大切にするexpressing: 表すpursuing: 追うmemories: 思い出chapter: 始まりdecorate: 飾るmoment: 瞬間

Ep 529 - 007 First Light and Mina the Hollower are here, and they're both phenomenal. Bloodworth is back from Kyoto with stories from BitSummit, one of the most important indie conventions in the world. Plus, new Witcher 3 expansion, Dragon Quest XII, Call of Duty, and more! Get the extended cut and support Easy Allies: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-bond-29-159550773 00:00 - Intro 03:17 - New Witcher 3 Expansion - Songs of the Past 10:33 - Dragon Quest XII: Beyond Dreams 19:24 - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Revealed 27:52 - Steam Deck Price Hike 35:20 - My One Thing 43:54 - Damiani's My One Piece 48:37 - 007 First Light Impressions 01:14:43 - HYPERyuki: Snowboard Syndacate Preview 01:18:44 - Mina The Hollower Full Game Impressions 01:49:51 - Bloodworth at BitSummit 02:11:52 - Vikings on Trampolines BitSummit Preview 02:13:52 - The Free Shepherd BitSummit Preview 02:15:45 - Yodelee Golf BitSummit Preview 02:17:15 - Corocoro Friends BitSummit Preview 02:19:02 - Kidbash: Super Legend BitSummit Preview 02:22:57 - Top 10 Live Action Trailers 02:35:15 - L&R: Best and Worst Controllers 02:40:33 - L&R: Pleasantly Surprised 02:45:35 - L&R: Detective Games 02:52:47 - Bets 02:56:38 - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Healing Hearts in Kyoto's Bamboo Grove Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-05-31-22-34-01-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 春の陽気が優しく降り注ぐゴールデンウィークのある日、加藤家は京都の嵐山竹林へ向かった。En: On a day during Golden Week, when the gentle spring sunshine was pouring down, the Kato family headed to the Arashiyama bamboo grove in Kyoto.Ja: この場所は、家族の絆を取り戻すために完璧な場所に思えた。En: This place seemed perfect for restoring the family bonds.Ja: 青々とした竹が高くそびえ、静寂の中に心を落ち着けてくれる。En: The lush green bamboo soared high, soothing their hearts in the silence.Ja: リーダーの役割を背負った長男のカイトは、家族の中で懸案事項だった対立を解消したいと思っていた。En: The eldest son, Kaito, who bore the role of leader, wanted to resolve the conflicts that had been a pending issue within the family.Ja: 一方、妹のハナは、家族からの理解を求めつつも、自分を表現することが苦手だった。En: Meanwhile, his sister Hana struggled to express herself, while still seeking understanding from her family.Ja: 再会の機会を設けたのは、いとこのリクだった。En: It was their cousin Riku who organized the reunion.Ja: 彼は皆を呼んで、長らく続いた負の感情を癒すことを願っていた。En: He hoped to call everyone together to heal the prolonged negative feelings.Ja: その日、竹林を歩きながら、カイトは覚悟を決めた。En: That day, as they walked through the bamboo grove, Kaito made up his mind.Ja: 今こそハナと話し合うべき時だ。En: It was time to talk with Hana.Ja: 彼は深呼吸をし、妹の方に歩み寄った。En: He took a deep breath and approached his sister.Ja: 「ハナ、ちょっと話せる？」En: "Hana, can we talk for a moment?"Ja: ハナは少し驚いたが、うなずいてカイトの隣を歩くことにした。En: Hana was slightly surprised but nodded and decided to walk beside Kaito.Ja: 竹林の穏やかな空気が、二人が抱える緊張を和らげてくれる。En: The gentle atmosphere of the bamboo grove eased the tension they both felt.Ja: カイトは言った。「いつも辛くあたってごめん。君を誤解していたのかもしれない。」En: Kaito said, "I'm sorry for always being harsh. I might have misunderstood you."Ja: ハナは黙って足を止めた。En: Hana stopped silently.Ja: 長い沈黙の後、彼女は言った。「私も家族にもっと心を開くべきだった。でも、自分の意見を聞いてほしいって思うこともあるの。」En: After a long pause, she responded, "I should have been more open with the family too. But there are times when I want my opinions to be heard."Ja: 二人の間にあった誤解が少しずつ溶けていくのを感じたカイトは、ゆっくりと微笑んだ。En: Feeling the misunderstandings between them gradually dissolve, Kaito slowly smiled.Ja: 「これからはもっと話そうね、ハナ。家族だからさ。」En: "Let's talk more from now on, Hana. We are family, after all."Ja: 嵐山竹林の中、風が竹を揺らす音が心地よかった。En: In the Arashiyama bamboo grove, the sound of the wind rustling the bamboo was comforting.Ja: 二人は、少しずつ絆を深めることを決意した。En: They resolved to deepen their bond step by step.Ja: その後、家族全員が楽し気に会話を交わし、リクもほっとした様子を見せた。En: Afterwards, the whole family engaged in cheerful conversation, and Riku appeared relieved.Ja: これからは、家族の中での素直なコミュニケーションが大事だと気づいたカイト。En: Kaito realized the importance of honest communication within the family.Ja: 家族の絆は、言葉と理解で強くなるものだ。En: Family bonds are strengthened through words and understanding.Ja: 竹林を抜けると、明るい春の光が二人を包んだ。En: As they exited the bamboo grove, the bright spring light enveloped them.Ja: その日は、家族の新しい始まりとなった。En: That day marked a new beginning for the family. Vocabulary Words:soared: 高くそびえたrestoring: 取り戻すbonds: 絆soothing: 落ち着けるconflicts: 対立pending: 懸案事項resolve: 解消するstruggled: 苦手だったreunion: 再会prolonged: 長らく続いたapproached: 歩み寄ったeased: 和らげてくれるtension: 緊張pause: 沈黙misunderstood: 誤解していたopinions: 意見dissolve: 溶けていくrustling: 揺らすcomforting: 心地よかったengaged: 交わしrelieved: ほっとしたhonest: 素直なcommunication: コミュニケーションstrengthened: 強くなるstep by step: 少しずつbright: 明るいenveloped: 包んだmarked: 始まりとなったgentle: 優しくspring sunshine: 春の陽気

I went to Japan in April and bought 2-3K dollars worth of Kirby merchandise. I traveled to Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and Sapporo. This is partially a slide show of where I went, while also telling you where you can go to get stuff. I went to Kirby Cafes, Train Pupupu, Pupupu Mart, and more. I highly recommend watching the video version. Kirby's Dreamcast is a monthly podcast covering Kirby Right Back at Ya, all of the Kirby games, and the pink puff ball in general.  Youtube version: https://youtu.be/WNOOE4IbAZA http://bit.ly/DreamcastiTunes http://bit.ly/DreamcastGoogle Check out our Discord at http://bit.ly/ScarfCord Scarfplays Twitter (Channel): https://twitter.com/ScarfPlays LostScarf Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/LostScarf Jynx Twitter (Editor): https://twitter.com/GameJynx

We close out the Duggars' time in Tokyo with the crew being on a morning show and watching the hardest working PA in the business.  As the crew travels to Kyoto, they do some “ginder” segregated activities with “samurai training” and a traditional clothing and makeup photoshoot.  Inspired by the emails from last week, in our mini dig, Whit explores IBLPs teachings on oral sex.  If bitterness can cause cancer, what can oral lead to?  If you would like to support the work that we do, head on over to www.buymeacoffee.com/diggingupthedug where you can buy us a coffee, if you would just like to support us in a one-off fashion. Or you can support us monthly by becoming a member and then you will get access to our ad-free episodes and bonus content like Pickle episodes, Mildred Mondays, recipes, and two new types of posts; Tell Us Tuesdays and Foodie Fridays . We have a lot of fun over there with our community of Pickle People. We have Merp, I mean Merch! over at https://digging-up-the-duggars.dashery.comTake a peek at our episode visuals and Mildred related contact at instagram.com/digginguptheduggarspod

John is joined once again by Arametha, the man of many pronunciations, as they discuss mostly absolute nonsense for 45 minutes before finally getting into STARDOM's Queen Dynasty show! They break down another strong showing for the World Wonder Ring at the box office, a fun undercard, and then very notable first title defenses for Sayaka Kurara & Hanan! After that it's over to New Japan for continuing coverage of the Best of the Super Juniors tournament, covering night 4 from Korakuen Hall (the final true dual block show for a while) before heading into single block nights from Osaka, Hyogo & Kyoto! Who's been standing out so far, and who's been disappointing?Then it's back to joshi with Marigold's Shine Forever, their annual anniversary show from Ota Ward Gym. We discuss a difficult time for the embattled young promotion due to a mix of injuries and departures, and talk about where they might be able to go from here. Finally, we wrap things up with Tokyo Joshi's 5/22 Shinjuku FACE show, a delightful little event on their road to their next Korakuen show next month.Follow Wrestling Omakase on Twitter: http://twitter.com/wrestleomakaseFollow John on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/justoneenby.bsky.socialAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Have you ever fallen so in love with a city that you started seriously considering moving there?   That's exactly what happened to us in Kyoto. In part two of our Japan spring break trip recap, my husband Brandon and I continue our family travel story as we settle into five nights at the Park Hyatt Kyoto, a property so beautiful that I can confidently say it's the most stunning hotel I've experienced anywhere in the world. Brandon and I share our honest take on each Kyoto activity we did as a family, from the interactive art experience at Team Labs that became our trip highlight to the Nintendo Museum visit that had Brandon rethinking our packing strategy, to discovering that the famous bamboo forest came with far more crowds than we expected.   We also talk about the incredible food we ate that genuinely made us fantasize about relocating permanently, the travel decision I made for our journey home that turned into a stressful mistake, and the full accounting of what this entire nine-day trip actually cost. Listen as I break down every flight and hotel so you can see the real investment required to make this happen for a family of four.   Get full show notes and transcript: https://pointmetofirstclass.com/japan-family-trip-recap-part-2    Want to shape the show? Take the Point Me To First Class listener survey and share what you love and want more of!    Eager to learn the secrets of award travel so that you can turn your expenses into unforgettable experiences? Join the Points Made Easy course waitlist here: https://pointmetofirstclass.com/pointsmadeeasy  

This week we kick off with Suze's back problems - luckily Hannah has physio advice. We get into dry cleaner revelations,  a HUGE 23 month anniversary and some owl sex, and we discuss Amanda Knox doing her Edinburgh show at Hannah's venue. Gorge.  We have a stunning voice note from Kendall - about her BFF Lynn who got an anonymous gift from someone... LOL.  Speaking of anonymous gifts.... Jerry Blaze 'the Honkening' has been sent to us... who bequeathed us this magical gift?? Story 1  Big Sue has a story called 'something strange happened to me in Kyoto'... ideally listen during a thunderstorm.  Story 2  Hannah has a spooky tale from a prison: 'I won't tell you who I murdered'...  Story 3 Suze takes us to SOUTH AFRICA baby - wanna work in a haunted DVD store? COW - CREEP OF THE WEEK! From anonymouse... A TWO PARTER! Hannah reads out a tale about Annette and her younger bro Derek - warning: contains ouija board.  We Get Haunted So You Don't Have To.... we finish the eppy with some white noise and conjuring the spirits via spirit writing... WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN? Enjoy the episode and have an amazing heatwave hunsssssss WE LOVE YA xoxoxo  JOIN OUR PATREON! EXTRA bonus episodes AND a monthly ghost hunt for just £4.50!  Or £6 for AD-FREE EPS and weekly AGONY HUNS! We'll solve your problems huns!  Sign up here: www.patreon.com/GhostHuns MERCH IS HERE: https://ghosthuns.co.uk/ HALLOWEEN 2026 TIX HERE: https://podlifeevents.com/event-details/ghost-huns---live-from-cheerful-earful-11-oct-2026-tickets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nintendo HQ just got hit with mailed bomb threats from some 27-year-old unemployed clown in Japan -- the guy sent letters starting back in March claiming he planted multiple bombs and straight-up wrote "I'm going to blow you all up" plus "my plans cannot be thwarted" like he was auditioning for a bad action movie. Kyoto cops arrested him May 12 on business disruption charges, no actual explosives were ever found, and he already admitted everything -- yeah another day in the life of a "fan" who apparently lost too many Splatoon matches and decided the Mario factory had to pay. Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify. CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles. Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://more.clownfishtv.com/ On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTV On Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvg On Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629 MORE CLOWNFISH TV - Official Merch Store: http://ClownfishMinus.com Facebook - https://facebook.com/ClownfishTV X - https://x.com/ClownfishTVcom Clownfish TV subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/ClownfishTVOfficial/ Disclaimer: This series is produced by Clownfish Studios and WebReef Media, and is part of ClownfishTV.com. Opinions expressed by our contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of our guests, affiliates, sponsors, or advertisers. ClownfishTV.com is an unofficial news source and has no connection to any company that we may cover. This channel and website and the content made available through this site are for educational, entertainment and informational purposes only. These so-called “fair uses” are permitted even if the use of the work would otherwise be infringing. #News #Podcast #FYP #Shorts #NintendoBombThreat #NintendoHQ #BombThreatJapan #NintendoDrama #GamingThreat #NintendoArrest #AnimeNews #TokyoGaming Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We speak with Reiko Sakata, general manager of the Imperial Hotel Kyoto, which opened its doors this spring. We hear about the hotel’s opening, its new spa and what the location means to the hospitality group.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Almost exactly one year after Season 6's Expo 2025 deep dive with Sachiko Yoshimura, the Krewe closes the loop with two people who were actually there. Lea Disimone & Bridget McCarthy served as Youth Ambassadors at the US Pavilion during Expo 2025 Osaka, and they share what the program was really like from the inside, from a day in the life to the lasting impact it left on them. Two New Orleans connections, one world's fair, and a conversation worth the wait. ------ About the Krewe ------ The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, Threads: @kreweofjapanpodcast & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy! ------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------ Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode! Support your favorite NFL Team AND podcast! Shop NFLShop to gear up for football season! Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan!  ------ Past KOJ Episodes ------ Expo 2025: Japan on the World Stage ft. Sachiko Yoshimura [S6E2] Hanging Out In Hyogo ft. Rob Dyer of The Real Japan [S5E14] Checking Out Miyagi ft. Ryotaro Sakurai (Guest Host, William Woods) [S5E5] Explore Matsue ft. Nicholas McCullough [S4E19] Travel Hiroshima ft. Joy Jarman-Walsh [S4E4] Travel Aomori ft. Kay Allen & Megan DeVille [S3E17] Hungry For Travel ft. Shinichi of TabiEats [S3E15] Henro SZN: Shikoku & the 88 Temple Pilgrimage ft. Todd Wassel [S3E12] ------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------ JSNO Event Calendar Join JSNO Today!

MinnMax's Ben Hanson, Kelsey Lewin, Jeff Marchiafava, and Kyle Hilliard get in the summer mood by attempting to predict Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest Showcase and the biggest reveals from PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo. Then we celebrate the release of Subnautica 2 in early access and share early impressions for Alabaster Dawn from the creators of CrossCode. Oh, and JeffM has a new roguelike inspired by chess to share called Gambonanza. Then we answer questions submitted on Patreon by the community and award the iam8bit question of the week! You can win a prize and help make the show better by supporting us on Patreon and submitting a question! https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Watch and share the video version - https://youtu.be/CP0hzVUTs54 Learn more about The Deepest Dive on 007 First Light - https://www.patreon.com/posts/get-ready-for-on-158676992 Join MinnMax's community meetup in Kyoto on Friday, May 22nd - https://www.patreon.com/posts/please-rsvp-for-158017663 Help support MinnMax's supporters! https://www.iam8bit.com - 10% off with Promo Code: STRAWBERRYFIELDS To jump to a particular discussion, check out the timestamps below... 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:00 - 007 First Light Deepest Dive 00:03:03 - Yoshi and the Mysterious Book 00:10:34 - Win a code for Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted 00:11:26 - Summer Game Fest predictions 00:47:44 - Subnautica 2 01:03:30 - Alabaster Dawn 01:11:00 - Gambonanza 01:18:43 - Thanking iam8bit - https://www.iam8bit.com/ 01:20:51 - Community questions 02:29:53 - Get A Load Of This Kelsey's GALOT - https://kotaku.com/stores-at-a-loss-for-words-after-being-sent-sealed-copies-of-rare-ps4-game-poop-slinger-2000696767 JeffM's GALOT - https://youtu.be/s_aNH4hXz8I Hanson's GALOT - https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Old_English/I-mutation Kyle's GALOT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POneS8h1jyU Community GALOT - https://www.gamespot.com/articles/an-open-world-middle-earth-rpg-from-kingdom-come-studio-is-officially-happening/1100-6540053/ Disclosure - Games discussed on MinnMax content are most often provided for free by the publisher or developer. Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Support MinnMax directly on YouTube - https://youtube.com/minnmax/join Follow us on Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow Subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/minnmax Subscribe to our solo stream channel - https://www.youtube.com/@minnmaxstreamarchives Buy MinnMax merch here - https://minnmax.com/merch Follow us on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/minnmax.com Go behind the scenes on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/minnmaxshow This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Have you ever been tempted to completely change your vacation plans because of an irresistible points deal?   That's exactly what happened when Japan Airlines did a random first class award dump last April. I couldn't resist jumping on the opportunity to book our family of four in first class to Tokyo - even though it meant splitting us across two different flights and completely scrapping our original Mexico plans.   For the first time in this podcast's history, my husband Brandon joins me at the mic to recap our spring break trip to Japan with our two kids. In part one of this two-part series, Brandon and I walk through how this accidental trip came together, what it was like flying Japan Airlines first class as a family, our stay at the newly renovated Park Hyatt Tokyo, and the reality of traveling with kids in Japan - from the Pokémon Cafe to nearly missing the bullet train to Kyoto.   This is an honest, unfiltered look at what goes right and what goes wrong even with advanced planning, as we cover the flight drama, the Tokyo highlights, and everything that happened before we made it to Kyoto.   Get full show notes and transcript: https://pointmetofirstclass.com/japan-family-trip-recap-part-1    Want to shape the show? Take the Point Me To First Class listener survey and share what you love and want more of!    Eager to learn the secrets of award travel so that you can turn your expenses into unforgettable experiences? Join the Points Made Easy course waitlist here: https://pointmetofirstclass.com/pointsmadeeasy  

https://www.patreon.com/minnmax - Unlock the ad-free version of this show a day early and more on Patreon. MinnMax's Ben Hanson, Sarah Podzorski, and Janet Garcia head to Japan (digitally) to talk about the upcoming game from the creators of Yakuza/Like A Dragon called Stranger Than Heaven and review Forza Horizon 6. Then Kyle Hilliard and Jeff Marchiafava join the show to share early impressions of Mina the Hollower from the creators of Shovel Knight, get hands-on with the new Steam controller, and talk about the fantastic 90s PC vibes of Forbidden Solitiare. After that, it's nothing but your sweet community questions submitted on Patreon submitted on Patreon by the community and award the iam8bit question of the week! You can win a prize and help make the show better by supporting us on Patreon and submitting a question! https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Watch and share the video version - https://youtu.be/IzaMo3AZv6E RSVP for the MinnMax community meetup in Kyoto on Friday, May 22nd here - https://www.patreon.com/posts/please-rsvp-for-158017663 Learn more about the BDS boycott of Xbox here - https://bdsmovement.net/news/boycott-microsofts-xbox Help support MinnMax's supporters! https://www.iam8bit.com - 10% off with Promo Code: STRAWBERRYFIELDS https://www.discoverpoco.com - Visit Pocahontas County, Iowa https://www.factormeals.com/minnmax50off - Get 50% off To jump to a particular discussion, check out the timestamps below... 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:51 - The Kyoto MinnMax meetup 00:07:29 - Stranger Than Heaven 00:19:52 - Forza Horizon 6 00:32:55 - Pocahontas County, Iowa 00:36:00 - Mina The Hollower preview 00:57:31 - Steam controller review 01:09:19 - Factor Meals 01:11:32 - Forbidden Solitaire 01:20:32 - Thanking iam8bit - https://www.iam8bit.com/ 01:13:48 - Community questions 02:15:19 - Get A Load Of This Janet's GALOT - https://www.uscgamesexpo.com/2026-expo-games JeffM's GALOT - https://youtu.be/UtOq7ccTMwI Hanson's GALOT - https://open.spotify.com/album/7qP2RO8Zm1u47l8pbgtU25?si=cmkYYE5fQjWMp4d8DChN7A&nd=1&dlsi=64e0b86b40be4ac9 Kyle's GALOT - https://www.reddit.com/r/nirvannatheband/comments/1t5vtke/update_day_wii_shop_wednesday_but_only_the_game Community GALOT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NlP-08pVm4 Disclosure - Games discussed on MinnMax content are most often provided for free by the publisher or developer. Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Support MinnMax directly on YouTube - https://youtube.com/minnmax/join Follow us on Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow Subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/minnmax Subscribe to our solo stream channel - https://www.youtube.com/@minnmaxstreamarchives Buy MinnMax merch here - https://minnmax.com/merch Follow us on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/minnmax.com Go behind the scenes on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/minnmaxshow This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

The April downpour of games continues into May as we dig into Forbidden Solitaire, Windrose, and Dead as Disco, plus more Saros and Retro Rewind (and one last time with Pragmata). Also, is there going to be a new Mortal Kombat? How many Street Fighter tattoos are there in the world? Reggie Fils-Aime said what about Amazon? How do you hide a secret track on a record? These questions and many more, pondered!CHAPTERS(00:00:00) NOTE: Some timecodes may be inaccurate for versions other than the ad-free Patreon version due to dynamic ad insertions. Please use caution if skipping around to avoid spoilers. Thanks for listening.(00:00:10) Intro(00:05:13) Pragmata  |  [Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Apr 17, 2026(00:05:35) [SPOILERS] We talk all about the story and ending of the game.(00:25:14) First Break(00:27:54) Forbidden Solitaire  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Apr 30, 2026(00:42:17) Dead as Disco (Early Access) |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  May 05, 2026(00:47:08) Saros  |  [PlayStation 5]  |  Apr 30, 2026(01:02:26) Retro Rewind: Video Store Simulator  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Mar 17, 2026(01:06:45) Windrose (Early Access) |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Apr 14, 2026(01:08:42) Second Break(01:08:43) Exclusives still sell consoles, just not as much(01:17:20) NetherRealm and the future of MK(01:27:57) First-person or third-person? The data is here.(01:36:14) Reggie Fils-Aime calls out Amazon(01:45:34) Paste Games is ending coverage(01:48:43) Emails(01:58:26) Wrapping up and thanks(02:02:27) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts(02:06:34) Nextlander Content Updates(02:07:11) See ya!