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Japan has a reputation for being incredibly safe, but what does “safe” actually mean? The Krewe is joined by Jordan Green, aka AfroInJapan from YouTube & Instagram, to explore safety in Japan beyond just crime, including natural disasters, wildlife, xenophobia, & the considerations travelers & foreign residents should keep in mind. Does Japan live up to it's rep? You be the judge! ------ 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!  ------ Links for Jordan Green/AfroInJapan ------ AfroInJapan on YouTube AfroInJapan on Instagram AfroInJapan's "The Myth of Crime in Japan" ------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------ JSNO Event Calendar Join JSNO Today!

El axión guía experimentos que buscan convertir la materia oscura invisible en una señal eléctrica mediblePor Félix Riaño @LocutorCoVarios experimentos buscan una partícula hipotética mediante campos magnéticos, circuitos resonantes y mediciones del ruido electromagnético.La materia oscura representa cerca del 85 % de toda la materia del universo. No podemos verla porque no emite, refleja ni absorbe luz de una forma detectable. Conocemos sus efectos gravitatorios. Las galaxias giran y se agrupan como si estuvieran rodeadas por una masa invisible.Una posible explicación es el axión. Esta partícula hipotética tendría una masa diminuta y una interacción muy débil con la materia ordinaria. También podría comportarse como una onda que atraviesa la galaxia.Jessica Fry, investigadora doctoral del MIT, trabaja en dos experimentos dedicados a buscarla: ABRACADABRA y DMRadio. Sus instrumentos intentan convertir el paso de los axiones por un campo magnético en una corriente eléctrica medible. El reto consiste en separar esa corriente del ruido producido por el propio detector. ¿Cómo se reconoce una señal que jamás ha sido observada?Conocemos la forma de la señal, pero ignoramos su frecuencia.Nuestro protagonista casi no tendría masa, no brillaría y atravesaría la materia sin dejar una señal evidente. Se llama axión. Por ahora, existe como una propuesta de la física.Si los axiones forman la materia oscura, una enorme cantidad de ellos estaría pasando por la Tierra. Debido a su masa diminuta, se comportarían como una onda continua, en lugar de aparecer como partículas aisladas.La teoría ofrece una forma de buscarlos. Un axión que atraviese un campo magnético debería generar una corriente eléctrica oscilante. Esa corriente repetiría un ritmo relacionado con la masa del axión.Jessica Fry y otros integrantes del grupo de neutrinos y materia oscura del MIT intentan medir ese efecto. ABRACADABRA ya opera en esa universidad. DMRadio está en desarrollo en Stanford. Ambos experimentos funcionan como receptores construidos para captar una frecuencia todavía desconocida.La corriente esperada sería extremadamente pequeña. El calor mueve las partículas de los componentes electrónicos y produce fluctuaciones. Los cables, los aparatos cercanos y las comunicaciones humanas también generan actividad electromagnética. Hasta una vibración puede afectar una medición sensible.El detector debe diferenciar ese ruido de una oscilación causada por axiones. Los físicos conocen la forma general que tendría la señal. Desconocen su frecuencia exacta porque tampoco conocen la masa de la partícula. Además, ignoran con qué intensidad interactuaría con el campo magnético.Por esa razón, el instrumento debe revisar muchas frecuencias. Cada ajuste cubre una fracción del territorio posible. Una búsqueda más amplia requiere tiempo, estabilidad y mediciones repetidas.Una señal llamativa tampoco basta para anunciar un descubrimiento. El equipo tendría que descartar fallas, interferencias y fenómenos conocidos. Después, otro detector tendría que encontrar el mismo patrón. La dificultad está en demostrar que la señal viene del universo y no del laboratorio.ABRACADABRA y DMRadio usan circuitos resonantes para reforzar la corriente esperada. La resonancia ocurre cuando un sistema responde con mayor intensidad a una frecuencia concreta. Es el mismo principio que permite seleccionar una estación en una radio.El detector se ajusta a una frecuencia y registra la actividad eléctrica. Luego cambia el ajuste y repite la medición. Cada frecuencia corresponde a una posible masa del axión. Los amplificadores cuánticos ayudan a medir señales muy débiles, aunque también tienen que controlar el ruido.Otros experimentos cubren regiones diferentes. BabyIAXO va a buscar axiones producidos en el Sol. Va a emplear un imán de diez metros que va a funcionar cerca de −270 °C. Una plataforma móvil va a permitir que el instrumento siga al Sol durante unas doce horas diarias.La Tierra también puede servir como parte de un detector. Su campo magnético puede interactuar con axiones ultraligeros. El espacio entre la superficie y la ionosfera actúa como un resonador natural para ciertas frecuencias.Ninguno de estos proyectos ha confirmado la existencia del axión. Los resultados actuales permiten descartar algunas combinaciones de masa e intensidad de interacción. Esa reducción tiene valor científico: indica dónde ya se buscó y orienta las siguientes mediciones.El axión fue propuesto después de que Roberto Peccei y Helen Quinn plantearan una nueva simetría en 1977. Su objetivo original era resolver una dificultad del modelo que describe la fuerza nuclear fuerte. Steven Weinberg y Frank Wilczek identificaron de manera independiente la partícula asociada con esa propuesta y la llamaron axión.Más tarde, los físicos observaron que esta partícula también reunía propiedades adecuadas para explicar la materia oscura. Podría existir en grandes cantidades, permanecer estable y ejercer gravedad sin producir luz visible.Los experimentos actuales siguen estrategias complementarias. Los haloscopios buscan axiones pertenecientes al halo de materia oscura de la Vía Láctea. ABRACADABRA, DMRadio, ADMX, CAPP y HAYSTAC pertenecen a este campo de búsqueda. Los helioscopios, como BabyIAXO, buscan axiones que serían producidos dentro del Sol.Un equipo de las universidades de Kioto, Hiroshima y Nihon estudió otra opción. Sus cálculos indican que la cavidad formada por la Tierra y la ionosfera puede amplificar señales cerca de ocho hercios. El análisis de datos geomagnéticos obtenidos entre 2012 y 2022 no confirmó axiones. Sí estableció límites terrestres más estrictos para una región específica de masas. Cada estrategia examina una parte distinta del problema.El axión sigue siendo una hipótesis, pero ofrece una ruta concreta para estudiar la materia oscura. ABRACADABRA y DMRadio buscan su corriente eléctrica; BabyIAXO busca axiones solares; la Tierra sirve como resonador natural. Ningún resultado confirma todavía su existencia. Cuéntanos qué experimento te interesa más y sigue Flash Diario en Spotify para conocer nuevas búsquedas científicas explicadas con claridad y rigor. Bibliografía

Solo travel or group travel: is one really better for seeing Japan? The Krewe welcomes Ryotaro Sakurai back to the podcast to break down the pros and cons of both, from flexibility and independence to planning, convenience, and shared experiences. Plus, Ryotaro gives us a look at Umami Travel, the group tour company he's building and why he thinks there's room for a different kind of Japan travel experience. ------ 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!  ------ Links for Ryotaro & Umami Travel ------ Ryotaro's Japan YouTube Channel Ryotaro on IG Umami Travel Website Kessennuma Knitting INEtoAGAVE (Craft Sake) ------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------ JSNO Event Calendar Join JSNO Today!

On the 81st anniversary of the US's nuclear attack on Hiroshima, host Bert Zipperer is in conversation with Mari Faines of the Bulletin of The Atomic Scientists and Steve Leeper of Physicians for Social Responsibility. They discuss all the human, ecological, and moral harms perpetuated by powers committed to a nuclear status quo. Faines writes, “There is no question the nuclear status quo upheld since 1945 is rooted in colonial systems of power and White supremacy that started centuries ago. But nuclear security scholarship that explicitly makes this connection and examines the harm resulting from this socio-political, cultural, economic, and ecological history is still incredibly limited.” Faines draws connections between militarism and justice movements and says that our current moment requires an intersectional approach to crises, local and existential.  Leeper advocates for a “peace culture” as opposed to the “war culture” he sees as driving nuclear proliferation and Trump's MAGA movement. The path of peace, says Leeper, leads to universal health and well being, and that goes for all humanity and the non-human world. He will be speaking at a Lanterns for Peace event tonight, sponsored by Physicians for Social Responsibility. They also discuss the doomsday clock that is currently set to 85 seconds until midnight, how there's no such thing as a small nuclear weapon, nuclear power, and how to change the kitchen table conversation about nuclear weapons.  Mari Faines serves as a Board Fellow for the Bulletin of The Atomic Scientists. Just prior, Faines served as a strategic advisor and policy expert at the U.S. Department of State working on AUKUS, the trilateral security agreement between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Prior to joining the State Department, she spent five years in the United Kingdom completing graduate work in Peace and Security studies, while working as a project manager for an international solutions corporation. Upon returning to the United States, she continued working at the intersection of nuclear nonproliferation policy and social justice issues. Faines has written for a multitude of publications and was a former podcast host. She remains engaged in global policy issues by volunteering with various advocacy organizations and has been recognized for many of these contributions over the past decade. Faines holds a Master's of Science (MSc) from SOAS University of London and a Bachelor's from Colgate University. Steve Leeper has spent about half of his 78 years in Japan. He began working as UN representative of Mayors for Peace in 2002. This led to his appointment in 2007 as chairman of the Hiroshima Peace Culture Foundation. He stepped down in 2013 to be a professor at Hiroshima Jogakuin University. He shifted from professor to visiting professor in 2015. He is co-founder of Peace Culture Village in Hiroshima and PEAC Institute in Montclair, NJ, Detroit, MI, and Atlanta, GA. He is a recipient of the Academia Prize from Kyoto University, the Tanimoto Peace Prize (Hiroshima's highest peace award), and an honorary doctorate from Hiroshima Jogakuin University. His publications include Hiroshima Resolution (bilingual), Nihon ga Sekai wo Suku (Japanese), Hiroshima wo Tsutaetai America-jin (Japanese), and Kakuheiki Haizetsu e no Michi (Japanese). Featured image of the aerial view of the flash of light from the Able Day explosion over Bikini Lagoon in 1946 via National Archives. Did you enjoy this story? Your funding makes great, local journalism like this possible. Donate hereThe post There's No Better Time to Abolish Nukes appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

What goes into kicking off, planning out, & sustaining a podcast? The Krewe presented their lived experiences in podcasting, along with recommendations & tips for aspiring content creators in the US-Japan space, during a workshop on July 30, 2026 at the NAJAS (National Association of Japan-America Societies) National Conference. This episode is that workshop! ------ 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!  ------ Links for NAJAS ------ NAJAS Website NAJAS Conference Website ------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------ JSNO Event Calendar Join JSNO Today!

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Moonlit Meditation: Finding Clarity in the Nihon Arupusu Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-07-29-22-34-01-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 夏の日差しが暖かく、山間の風が爽やかに吹き抜ける、日本アルプスのスピリチュアル・リトリート。En: A spiritual retreat nestled in the Nihon Arupusu, where the warmth of the summer sun and the refreshing mountain breeze gently pass through.Ja: ここに、ハルトとユキがいた。En: Here were Haruto and Yuki.Ja: ハルトは都会の忙しい生活から離れ、心の平和を求めてやって来た。En: Haruto had come seeking peace of mind, escaping from the busy city life.Ja: 毎日の仕事に追われる中で、静かな心を取り戻すことが彼の願いだった。En: Overwhelmed by his daily work, his wish was to regain a sense of tranquility.Ja: ユキはこのリトリートでアシスタントを務めていた。彼女は自由な芸術家であり、更なる創作のインスピレーションを求めていた。En: Yuki, serving as an assistant at this retreat, was a free-spirited artist in search of further inspiration for her creations.Ja: 伝統的な木造の建物と瞑想庭園が広がる美しい場所。En: A beautiful place stretched out with traditional wooden structures and meditation gardens.Ja: 周囲には青々とした樹々と小川のせせらぎが響く。En: Surrounding it were lush green trees and the gentle murmur of a stream.Ja: そんな中で開催されるウェルネス・ワークショップ。En: In such surroundings, a wellness workshop was held.Ja: 参加者たちが心を整え、リフレッシュするための時間だった。En: It was a time for participants to organize their minds and refresh themselves.Ja: 初めて会った時、ハルトとユキはそれぞれ悩みを抱えていた。En: When Haruto and Yuki first met, both were carrying their own burdens.Ja: ハルトは会社のルールに縛られ、心がなかなか解放されなかった。En: Haruto was bound by company rules, unable to liberate his heart.Ja: ユキは逆に、自分の芸術の行き詰まりに戸惑っていた。En: Conversely, Yuki was perplexed by her artistic block.Ja: ある夜、ユキは急遽、月明かりの下での瞑想会を企画した。En: One night, Yuki suddenly organized a meditation session under the moonlight.Ja: ハルトも参加することにした。En: Haruto decided to participate as well.Ja: 心の中の抵抗を抑え、流れてくる感覚に身を任せることを決めたのだ。En: He resolved to suppress the resistance within his heart and surrender himself to the flowing sensations.Ja: 彼の決断は大きな一歩だった。En: This decision was a significant step for him.Ja: 月の光が柔らかく地面を照らす中で、ユキは自分自身の旅路を語り始めた。En: Under the soft illumination of the moonlight, Yuki began to speak of her own journey.Ja: 「私も迷っていた。けれど、一緒に探していきましょう。」En: "I was lost too. But let's search together."Ja: その言葉にハルトの心がほぐれた。En: These words eased Haruto's heart.Ja: 静寂の中、二人は深い瞑想に入った。En: In the stillness, the two entered into a deep meditation.Ja: そして、ハルトの心の中に不思議な光が灯った。En: And within Haruto's heart, a mysterious light kindled.Ja: 彼は自分自身を見つめる新たな視点を得たのだ。En: He gained a new perspective in looking at himself.Ja: ユキはその様子を見て、自分の創作への情熱が再び目覚めるのを感じた。En: Witnessing this, Yuki felt her passion for her creations reignite.Ja: その翌日、ハルトは都会へと戻って行った。En: The next day, Haruto returned to the city.Ja: だが彼の中には、毎日の小さな変化を受け入れる準備が整っていた。En: But now he was prepared to embrace the small changes of everyday life.Ja: ユキもまた、新たな創作のインスピレーションを抱えて絵を描き始めた。En: Yuki also began painting, carrying newfound inspiration for her creations.Ja: 二人はそれぞれの道を歩みながらも、アルプスのその場所で見つけたものを心に抱いていた。En: Though they each walked their own paths, they held close what they had found at that place in the Arupusu.Ja: 心の奥に静かに流れる小川のように、彼らの選択は人生を豊かにしてくれると信じていた。En: Like a quietly flowing stream deep within their hearts, they believed that their choices would enrich their lives. Vocabulary Words:retreat: リトリートspiritual: スピリチュアルmeditation: 瞑想assistant: アシスタントmurmur: せせらぎworkshop: ワークショップburden: 悩みliberate: 解放perplexed: 戸惑ってblock: 行き詰まりorganize: 整えresistance: 抵抗illuminated: 照らすjourney: 旅路surrender: 任せるsignificant: 大きなmysterious: 不思議なignite: 目覚めるperspective: 視点embrace: 受け入れるinspiration: インスピレーションcreate: 創作aspiration: 願いsurrounding: 周囲kindled: 灯ったnourish: 豊かにtranquility: 静かな心enlighten: 見つめるrenew: リフレッシュreignite: 再び目覚める

Former LSU standout, NBA veteran, and professional basketball player Johnny O'Bryant III joins the Krewe to discuss his unique connections to Japan, from playing for the Ibaraki Robots in Japan's B.League to founding Noir Caesar, his own manga publishing company. We explore his experiences living and competing in Japan, how a lifelong passion for manga grew into a business, and what it takes to balance life as a professional athlete and entrepreneur. It's a conversation about basketball, Japanese culture, creativity, and chasing passions both on and off the court. ------ 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!  ------ Links for Johnny & Noir Caesar ------ Noir Caesar Website Johnny on IG B.League Website ------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------ JSNO Event Calendar Join JSNO Today!

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Laughter & Tradition: A Tea Ceremony With a Twist Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-07-23-07-38-19-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 夏の朝、静かな日本庭園。En: A summer morning in a quiet Nihon teien.Ja: 太陽が優しく照らしている。En: The sun gently illuminates the scene.Ja: 風が涼しく、小さな鯉の池がきらめく。En: The breeze is cool, and a small koi pond shimmers.Ja: 庭の片隅には和紙で覆われた茶室があり、中には畳が敷かれている。En: In the corner of the garden, there is a tea room covered with washi, inside which tatami mats are laid.Ja: 晴空の下、ハルキとミズキは茶道の練習をしている。En: Under the clear sky, Haruki and Mizuki are practicing the tea ceremony.Ja: ハルキは伝統に真面目で、ミズキに茶道の手順を教える。En: Haruki, serious about tradition, is teaching Mizuki the steps of the tea ceremony.Ja: しかし、ミズキは笑って、お茶をこぼしてしまう。En: However, Mizuki laughs and spills some tea.Ja: 「待って、これどうするんだっけ？」ミズキはクスクス笑って小声で言う。En: "Wait, what do I do next?" Mizuki says with a giggle in a small voice.Ja: ハルキは肩を落としたが、笑顔を忘れない。En: Haruki drops his shoulders but doesn't forget to smile.Ja: 「集中して、ミズキ。En: "Focus, Mizuki.Ja: 手順は…」とハルキは言う。En: The steps are..." says Haruki.Ja: 彼は実は少し緊張している。教えるのは今まで経験がない。En: He is actually a little nervous, as he has never had the experience of teaching.Ja: ミズキはハルキを見て、少しだけ真面目に。En: Mizuki looks at Haruki with a slightly more serious expression.Ja: 「ごめんね、ちゃんとやるから。」彼女はお茶碗を手に取り、真剣な顔をしてみせた。En: "I'm sorry, I'll do it properly." She picks up the teacup and makes a serious face.Ja: しかし、お茶を注ぐとき、また少しこぼれてしまった。En: However, when pouring the tea, she spills a little again.Ja: ハルキは深呼吸をして、笑った。En: Haruki takes a deep breath and laughs.Ja: 「まぁ、ミズキ、それも技術のうちかな。」En: "Well, Mizuki, perhaps that's part of the technique too."Ja: その後、ハルキは思い立った。En: After that, Haruki gets an idea.Ja: 「もう少し楽しくやろうか？」彼は半分ジョークを混ぜて手順を説明した。En: "Shall we make it a bit more fun?" He mixes in a bit of a joke while explaining the steps.Ja: ミズキもそれに応え、少しずつお茶を上手に入れるように。En: Mizuki responds to this, and gradually becomes better at pouring tea.Ja: 二人は一緒に笑いながら練習を続けた。En: The two continue to practice while laughing together.Ja: 緑茶の香りが漂う中、鳥の声が優しく鳴り響く。En: With the scent of green tea wafting around them, the gentle sounds of birds chirp.Ja: 予想外の瞬間が訪れた。En: An unexpected moment arrives.Ja: ミズキは突然、茶道のすべての動きを完璧に再現した。En: Suddenly, Mizuki perfectly recreates all the movements of the tea ceremony.Ja: 静かに、一切こぼれず、流れるように。En: Calmly, without spilling a single drop, in a flowing manner.Ja: ハルキは目を見開き、「すごい、ミズキ！」と声を上げた。En: Haruki's eyes widen as he exclaims, "Amazing, Mizuki!"Ja: ミズキは微笑み、「実は最初からやりたかったの。En: Mizuki smiles, "Actually, I wanted to do it right from the start.Ja: でも、おかしくて。En: But it was so funny.Ja: 本当は完璧にやってみせたかったんだ。」En: Really, I wanted to show I could do it perfectly."Ja: ハルキは少し赤くなって、「僕も初めてだから、少し緊張してたよ。」En: Haruki blushes a bit, "I was also nervous since it's my first time."Ja: 二人とも笑いながらお茶を楽しむ。En: Both of them laugh as they enjoy the tea.Ja: その日、ハルキは知った。ユーモアを加えれば、何事も楽しくなる。En: That day, Haruki learned that adding humor makes anything enjoyable.Ja: ミズキも学び、集中することの楽しさを知った。En: Mizuki also learned the joy of focusing.Ja: 庭の景色が優しく彼らを見守る。En: The garden scenery gently watches over them.Ja: その清々しい空気の中で、二人は友達としての絆を深めた。En: In that refreshing air, the two deepened their bond as friends.Ja: お茶を楽しむひととき、心も和んでいく。En: Enjoying a moment of tea together, their hearts also find peace. Vocabulary Words:quiet: 静かなilluminates: 照らしているshimmers: きらめくcorner: 片隅room: 茶室covered: 覆われたmat: 畳laid: 敷かれているfocus: 集中giggle: クスクス笑ってshoulders: 肩nervous: 緊張experience: 経験expression: 顔properly: ちゃんとtechnique: 技術deep breath: 深呼吸response: 応えgradually: 少しずつpractice: 練習chirp: 鳴り響くunexpected: 予想外recreates: 再現calmly: 静かにflowing: 流れるようにexclaims: 声を上げたblushes: 赤くなるhumor: ユーモアbond: 絆peace: 和んでいく

What role do Japan Societies and Japan-America Societies play in strengthening the relationship between the United States and Japan? In this episode, the Krewe sits down with Dr. Joshua Walker, former President and CEO of the Japan Society in New York, to discuss U.S.-Japan relations, the unique impact organizations of all sizes can have at every level of cultural exchange, and why local interactions remain essential to the partnership between both nations. We also explore what the future may hold for U.S.-Japan relations and how individuals and communities can help shape it. ------ 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!  ------ Links for Joshua & Japan Society ------ Joshua's LinkedIn Joshua's Book -- Japan: Beyond the Genkan (Amazon) Japan Society (NYC) ------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------ JSNO Event Calendar Join JSNO Today!

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Under the Lanterns: Wishes of a Summer Night in Nihon Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-07-16-22-34-01-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 夏の夜、静かな日本の小さな町が活気に満ちた音と色に包まれていました。En: On a summer night, a quiet, small town in Nihon was wrapped in vibrant sounds and colors.Ja: 七夕のお祭りが始まり、屋台が通りに並び、紙の短冊が風に揺れています。En: The Tanabata festival had begun, with food stands lining the streets and paper strips swaying in the breeze.Ja: 提灯の明かりが夜空をほのかに照らし、泣き止まない今夜の星に新しい願いが込められていきます。En: The light from lanterns gently illuminated the night sky, adding new wishes to the stars that wouldn't stop crying tonight.Ja: サトルは、幻想的なこの町の一角で、少し緊張した面持ちで屋台に立っていました。En: Satoru stood a bit nervously at his food stand, in a corner of this dreamy town.Ja: 彼の家族は古くから商売をしていて、今は彼が一生懸命に助けているのです。En: His family had been in business for a long time, and now he was doing his best to help.Ja: 特に今夜は、少しでも多くのお客さんに商品を買ってほしいと思っています。En: Especially tonight, he hoped as many customers as possible would buy their products.Ja: しかし、派手な装飾の他の屋台に比べると、サトルの屋台はあまりに地味でした。En: However, compared to the other stands with flashy decorations, Satoru's stand was quite plain.Ja: その頃、賑やかな人込みの中で、エミと彼女の友人ナオコが笑い声を交わしながら歩いていました。En: Meanwhile, amidst the bustling crowd, Emi and her friend Naoko walked, exchanging laughter.Ja: 初めてこの町のお祭りに来たエミは、すべてが新鮮で、目に映るものすべてに興味を抱いていました。En: It was Emi's first time at this town's festival, and everything was fresh, sparking her curiosity in everything she laid eyes on.Ja: やがて、ナオコが別の方向に歩き始め、エミは賑わう人波でナオコを見失ってしまいました。En: Eventually, Naoko began walking in a different direction, and Emi lost sight of her in the swarming crowd.Ja: 一瞬のパニック。En: A moment of panic struck her.Ja: でも、エミは探求心に満ちていました。En: But Emi's curiosity was unyielding.Ja: 一方、サトルも自信を失いかけていました。En: On the other hand, Satoru was starting to lose confidence.Ja: そんなとき、ひとり寂しく立ち尽くしているエミを見つけ、彼女に声をかけてみることにしました。En: At that moment, he noticed Emi standing alone and decided to approach her.Ja: 「大丈夫ですか？En: "Are you okay?Ja: 友達を見つけるのを手伝いましょうか？En: Would you like help finding your friend?"Ja: 」エミはサトルの優しさに心を打たれ、一緒にお祭りを回ることになりました。En: Impressed by Satoru's kindness, Emi decided to walk around the festival with him.Ja: 二人は笑顔を交わしながら、お互いの話をし、少しずつ心を通わせていきます。En: As they exchanged smiles and shared stories, they gradually opened their hearts to each other.Ja: 提灯の下、夏の夜風が心地よく二人を包みます。En: Beneath the lanterns, the summer night breeze pleasantly enveloped them.Ja: 「ここで願い事を書いたらどうですか？En: "How about writing a wish here?"Ja: 」サトルが空になったブースを見つけ、そこにあった短冊を指さしました。En: Satoru suggested, pointing to a booth with empty strips of paper.Ja: エミは笑顔でうなずき、お互いに思いを込めた願いを短冊に書き加えました。En: Emi nodded with a smile, and they both added their thoughts and wishes to the paper strips.Ja: すると、突然の夏の雨。En: Suddenly, a summer rain showered down.Ja: 二人は同じ屋根の下に逃げ込むと、雨の音に耳を傾けながらさらに近づいていきました。En: They rushed under the same roof, listening to the sound of the rain as they drew closer.Ja: 雨が止んだころ、エミはサトルに微笑みました。En: When the rain stopped, Emi smiled at Satoru.Ja: 「明日もあなたの屋台に行ってもいい？En: "Can I come to your stand again tomorrow?"Ja: 」エミはサトルの手を軽く握りしめました。En: She lightly squeezed Satoru's hand.Ja: 「もっと手伝いたいなって。En: "I want to help more."Ja: 」やがて、エミは無事にナオコを見つけました。En: Eventually, Emi safely found Naoko again.Ja: そして二人で夜空を照らす花火を眺めつつ、サトルに手を振り、再会を約束しました。En: Together, they watched the fireworks lighting up the night sky, waving to Satoru and promising to meet again.Ja: その夜、サトルの胸には新しい自信と思いが生まれていました。En: That night, a new sense of confidence and thought blossomed in Satoru's heart.Ja: 翌日、お祭りは続き、サトルの屋台にはエミの元気な声が響いていました。En: The next day, the festival continued, and Emi's cheerful voice echoed at Satoru's stand.Ja: 彼女の言葉が、サトルに確信を与えていたのは間違いありません。En: Her words undoubtedly gave Satoru confidence.Ja: 提灯の下で始まった物語は、まだ終わりではありません。En: The story that began under the lanterns was not over yet.Ja: 彼らの願い事と共に、夏の星空が輝いていました。En: With their wishes, the summer stars shone brightly in the sky. Vocabulary Words:wrapped: 包まれてvibrant: 活気に満ちたilluminated: 照らしnervously: 緊張した面持ちでbusiness: 商売flashy: 派手なamidst: その頃swarming: 賑わうstruck: パニックunyielding: 満ちていましたlose confidence: 自信を失いかけてimpressed: 心を打たれenveloped: 包みますbooth: ブースstrips: 短冊shower: 雨roof: 屋根listening: 耳を傾けながらconfidence: 自信echoed: 響いていましたundoubtedly: 間違いありませんfireworks: 花火gently: ほのかにthoughts: 思いcuriosity: 興味bustling: 賑やかなgradually: 少しずつenveloped: 包みますpleasantly: 心地よくbreeze: 風

Season 7 is here! The Krewe kicks off the new season with language learner & content creator Kyle Metcalf, known for his viral street interviews in Japan where he practices his Japanese through conversation... until he's fluent in Japanese! Kyle joins us to share his Japanese language journey, how real conversations helped him build confidence & move towards fluency goals, practical advice for overcoming the fear of speaking, and what goes on behind the scenes of his popular street interview videos. Whether you're just beginning to learn Japanese or looking for inspiration to take your skills further, this episode is full of insights, encouragement, & plenty of fun stories. ------ 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!  ------ Links for Kyle ------ Kyle on Instagram Kyle on TikTok Kyle on YouTube Kyle's TEDx Talk (YouTube) ------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------ JSNO Event Calendar Join JSNO Today!

SURPRISE! Season 7 is almost here! The Krewe has been grinding away, putting together a jam-packed line-up of spectacular guests & intriguing episode topics. This preview is packed with sneak peeks at what's to come in Season 7. Some snippets include: - Interviewing Kyle Metcalf in English about interviewing people in Japan until he's fluent in Japanese - Discovering the roles of Japan Societies big & small with Dr. Joshua Walker   - Exploring the intersection of manga & basketball with pro basketball player & entrepreneur Johnny O'Bryant III - Debating the benefits of solo travel vs group travel with YouTuber & travel expert Ryotaro Sakurai of LifeBridge & Umami Travel - Finding out if Japan really is safe with Jordan Green aka AfroInJapan - Unearthing opportunities for intercultural exchange through the Fullbright Program with Dr. Rose Honegger - Indulging in some Kabuki theatre with Larry Kominz   - Tapping into the creativity of cosplay with Maria of Oz Costumes - Teaching Japanese through the J-LEAP Program with Aina Kondo - Hitting the hiking trails of Tohoku with Quinlan of Go North Japan This is only HALF of what's to come this season... we got a lot more still in the works but gotta keep that unwrapped! So stay tuned for our season 7 premiere on July 10, 2026 and stick around for the rest of the season to find out what else we have in store on Season 7 of Krewe of Japan Podcast!! ------ About the Krewe ------ The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy! ------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------ Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode! Support your favorite NFL Team AND podcast! Shop NFLShop to gear up for football season! Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan!  ------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------ JSNO Event Calendar Join JSNO Today!

Who's gonna be nihon ichi kakkoii, the coolest guy in Japan, this summer? STRIGGA & Dylan first discuss New Japan Pro Wrestling's recent set of events going back to Dominion and the G1 Qualifier show in Korakuen Hall and then transition to early G1 predictions after going through both blocks. They rate the blocks, participants and the composition of the tournament itself as some of the entrants raise questions regarding the internal logic of some choices. Another big talking point addresses the future top guy and where guys like Aaron Wolf, Yuya Uemura and Yuto-Ice fit in. While The Eastern Lariat voices some clear criticisms about New Japan, All Japan Pro Wrestling is met with much more content as the direction of the company seemingly has changed significantly within the last few months. STRIGGA & Dylan praise the junior division, the way matches and rivalries are set up and how most wrestlers on the roster have a clearly defined role. Join in for a detailed look at the two legacy promotions in Japan!

The Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations, or Nihon Hidankyo, is set to make a decision next year on whether to maintain or dissolve itself, with hibakusha atomic bomb survivors entering their twilight years.

"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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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!