Podcasts about Onsen

BEST OF: The 2024 MTV VMA was another example of a powerful religious-cult operating through entertainment to influence society. Taylor Swift was awarded Video of the Year, Sabrina Carpenter won Song of the Year, Katy Perry won the Vanguard Award and performed a gravity defying song, and Megan Thee Stallion performed Mamushi with Yuki Chiba. Swift has stayed in the news for her endorsement of Kamala Harris, and when winning her aware she thanked her boyfriend Travis Kelce who may also now be encouraged to endorse Harris - recall other were involved with ERAS-ERIS, the goddess of discord. But Taylor Swift isn't as powerful as she may seem, certainly not to make her own decisions. Not only has she called out the Soros family for stripping her of music rights but most of her music itself is written by someone else. Jack Antonoff was behind ‘Look What You Made Me Do', and countless other songs not to mention his work with Lana Del Rey, Aaron Dessner was behind Willow, and countless other songs, and both Max Martin and his protege Shellback contribute heavily to her discography. People like Martin have been operating in the music industry for decades, writing dozens of hits - 26 Number One hits - for everyone from the Backstreet Boys and Brittany Spears (Hit Me Baby One More Time), to Ariana Grande and Taylor Swift. Further, he obtains the lyrics and beats through a sort of channeling. Even Elton John does this through mixing word cutouts to write songs. In the world of comics we find an equivalent character in Alan Moore, a magician behind iconic works like V For Vendetta and Watchmen. Moore is also open about his worship of a Greco-Roman snake god named Glycon, a deity of oracle and moneymaking. The difference between obtaining influence from the MUSES or power from unconscious DEMONS is what the byproduct of the contract is: beauty or ugliness. The song Mamushi features the profaning of and degrading not of America but of Japan, as Thee Stallion encourages Japanese girls to be promiscuous and lure men to their death. In the song, Megan literally is naked on a rock like a Siren, in a sacred Onsen, where she then pollutes the purifying water and transforms into a Mamushi snake to kill a man. A 2023 song by Sabrina Carpenter was filmed in a church and her video was so perverse and disgusting the priests had to re-bless the altar when she left. These images are far different than the music, sculptures, and paintings of artists throughout history. Perry's VMA performance featured the arch of hysteria from witchcraft, a portal, and we assume from the other side came an alien who Sabrina Carpenter kissed on television. *The is the FREE archive, which includes advertisements. If you want an ad-free experience, you can subscribe below underneath the show description.-FREE ARCHIVE (w. ads)SUBSCRIPTION ARCHIVEX / TWITTER FACEBOOKYOUTUBEMAIN WEBSITECashApp: $rdgable EMAIL: rdgable@yahoo.com / TSTRadio@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-secret-teachings--5328407/support.

Abhijit Iyer-Mitra is a geopolitical expert and Senior Fellow at the Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies, specializing in defense and foreign policy, with a focus on India and its neighboring regions. He often discusses India's military and technological strengths.In this episode, Vinamre and Abhijit talk about:- Possible intelligence and operational failures surrounding the Pahalgam attack- The radicalization of Third-World Islam and its link to global instability- The strategic use of Pakistan's nuclear capability as a threat mechanism- The Indian government's response and the aftermath of conflict- The manufacturing vs. services debate and why tech transfer won't work- Japanese culture, including the caste system, Onsen experience, and historical gold rushesWe dive into the truth behind the Pahalgam attack, how Pakistan hides behind nuclear threats, and what India failed to see coming.Timestamps:00:00 – The Poem Controversy on Twitter 03:23 – Renaming of T*rrorist Organizations and the TRF 06:13 – Was There an Intel Failure in Pahalgam? 10:08 – Was This an Operational Failure? 16:42 – Why Third-World Islam is More Prone to Radicalization 21:27 – The Zip Lining Guy Video 22:52 – Going to School with Kids Who Became T*rrorists 33:50 – Which Country is Standing With or Against India? 37:10 – The Nuclear Capacity of Pakistan 39:10 – How Nukes Are a Threatening Mechanism 45:50 – Response of the Government 49:19 – Aftermath of the War for India 56:20 – Manufacturing vs. Services Industries 01:01:02 – Why Transfer of Technology Won't Work 01:03:30 – The Process of Fracking 01:07:20 – Has India Ever Had a Gold Rush? 01:10:21 – Experience of Onsen in Japan 01:21:01 – Japanese Caste System 01:24:24 – Culture of Japan 01:29:10 – Conclusion====================================================================This is the official channel for Dostcast, a podcast by Vinamre Kasanaa. Connect with meLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinamre-kasanaa-b8524496/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinamrekasanaa/Twitter: https://twitter.com/VinamreKasanaaDostcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dostcast/Dostcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dostcastDostcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557567524054====================================================================Contact UsFor business inquiries: dostcast@egiplay.com

If you've ever been to Japan (which more and more of you have been lucky enough to do!) - you may have visited an "Onsen" - hot spring bath.Imagine notionally teaming that idea up with the idea of poaching eggs! What?! I can just picture the eggs luxuriating in the hot spring with a teeny tiny towel balanced on their foreheads...One of my favourite resources for Japanese cooking is Just One Cookbook and they have a great way of doing eggs that is SO EASY! (And if you're interested, the author, Namiko, also has the old-fashioned version here if perhaps you don't have a microwave.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Se sei già stato in Giappone e stai cercando un itinerario alternativo per la tua seconda volta, questo episodio fa per te! Ti portiamo nel cuore dell'inverno giapponese tra Nagano e Gifu, alla scoperta di onsen da sogno, paesaggi innevati, tradizioni autentiche e distillerie nascoste.

The country is home to 27,000 natural hot spring sources, but a surge in tourism has left some onsen towns running low on water; leaving local officials feeling anything but zen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ihr Lieben! Herzlichst heißen wir euch zur neuen Ausgabe FLUGMODUS willkommen! Alle drei Bruchpiloten sind wieder von den Mikros vereint und größtenteils gesund aus dem Urlaub zurück gekehrt! Das arbeitende Drittel hat es leider mit einer fetten Erkältung erwischt, verzeiht also bitte den nasalen Unterton! Trotzdem haben wir uns natürlich nicht lumpen lassen und nehmen euch mit an die Hand, während wir Mauritius, Réunion und das wunderbare Japan bereisen! Wir klären, wer den Inseln im Indik die Namen verliehen hat, oder wer dort Autobahnen gebaut hat, wie es ist, zwölf Stunden von Europa nach Europa zu fliegen und natürlich erfahrt ihr obendrein alles Wissenswerte zu Flora und Fauna vor Ort! Mit einem fetten Haken an den paradiesischen Inseln schwingen wir uns ans andere Ende der Welt, fahren Shinkansen, besuchen einen Onsen und wundern uns zusammen über das faszinierende und doch merkwürdig vertraute Tokio und dessen Umland! Und wenn ihr nun schon gar nicht mehr folgen könnt, dann packen wir zum krönenden Abschluss noch einen full-procedure-approach an einem uncontrolled airfield in Ungarn in die Folge! Freut euch also auf eine Menge Unterhaltung und natürlich (da sind wir uns sicher) werden sich alle eure Fragezeichen am Ende der Folge aufgelöst haben! Wir wünschen also ganz viel Spaß beim Anhören und wie immer an dieser Stelle: Always Happy Landings! Contact Us:www.podcast-flugmodus.dehallo@podcast-flugmodus.de Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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I famosi bagni termali giapponesi, gli Onsen, sono messi sotto pressione dall'aumento del turismo. Anche in località un tempo più difficilmente raggiungibili.

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Snowy Quest: The Onsen Reunion and a Family Treasure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-02-21-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 雪がしんしんと降り積もる静かな夜、温泉の入り口は心地よい湯気で包まれていました。En: On a quiet night, as the snow fell silently and piled up, the entrance to the onsen was wrapped in comforting steam.Ja: 温泉の灯りが雪に反射し、幻想的な景色を作り出しています。En: The lights of the onsen reflected off the snow, creating an enchanting scene.Ja: アキラ、ユキ、ヒロの三人は、しばらく日常を忘れ、ここでのんびりと過ごすことを楽しみにしていました。En: Akira, Yuki, and Hiro were looking forward to forgetting their daily lives for a while and enjoying a leisurely time here.Ja: 「温泉は最高だね！」ユキは元気に言いました。En: “onsen is the best!” Yuki said cheerfully.Ja: 「でも、雪祭りも見に行きたいな。」En: “But I also want to see the snow festival.”Ja: アキラは少し緊張しながら頷きました。En: Akira nodded slightly nervously.Ja: 家族の宝物、貴重な指輪を持ってきたことが気になっていました。En: He was worried about the precious family ring he had brought with him.Ja: 「うん、楽しみだ。でも、まずは部屋に荷物を置こうか。」En: “Yeah, I'm excited too. But first, let's put our luggage in the room.”Ja: 部屋は木の温もりが感じられる落ち着いた雰囲気でした。En: The room had a calm atmosphere, with the warmth of wood.Ja: しかし、その雰囲気を壊す出来事が起きます。En: However, an incident disrupted this calm atmosphere.Ja: アキラがカバンを開けると、指輪がありません。En: When Akira opened his bag, the ring was missing.Ja: 「指輪がない！」アキラは驚いて声を上げました。En: “The ring isn't here!” Akira exclaimed in shock.Ja: ユキはすぐに駆け寄りました。En: Yuki immediately rushed over.Ja: 「どうしたの？」En: “What happened?”Ja: 「家族の指輪がない。きっと部屋のどこかにあるはずだけど…」En: “The family ring is gone. It must be somewhere in the room, but...”Ja: ヒロは静かに考え込んでいました。En: Hiro was quietly deep in thought.Ja: 「温泉に行く前に探してみよう。」En: “Let's search before going to the onsen.”Ja: 三人は部屋を隅々まで探しましたが、指輪は見つかりません。En: The three searched every corner of the room, but they couldn't find the ring.Ja: 「どうしよう、もっと探さなきゃ。」アキラは心配でいっぱいでした。En: “What should we do, we have to keep looking.” Akira was filled with worry.Ja: 時間が経つ中、三人は心細くなりながらも、雪祭りを見るために外に出ました。En: As time passed, the three became anxious but went outside to see the snow festival.Ja: 雪が降り続く中、どこかに指輪がないかと目を光らせていました。En: While the snow continued to fall, they kept an eye out, hoping to spot the ring somewhere.Ja: 「アキラ、スタッフに頼んでみようか。」とユキは提案しましたが、アキラは少し迷いました。En: “Akira, should we ask the staff for help?” Yuki suggested, but Akira hesitated a little.Ja: 「プライバシーを守りたいんだ。でも、時間もないし…」En: “I want to protect our privacy. But we don't have much time…”Ja: その時、ヒロが周りを見回しながら静かに言いました。「あれを見て、アキラ。」En: At that moment, Hiro looked around and quietly said, “Look at that, Akira.”Ja: ヒロが指さした場所には、雪で作られた彫像がありました。En: Where Hiro was pointing, there was a statue made of snow.Ja: そして、その彫像の足元で光るものがありました。En: At the base of the statue, there was something shining.Ja: 「あの光は何？」ユキは驚いて言いました。En: “What's that light?” Yuki said, surprised.Ja: 用心しながら近づくと、それは失くした指輪でした。En: Approaching carefully, it was the lost ring.Ja: アキラは大喜びで指輪を手に取りました。En: Akira joyfully picked up the ring.Ja: 「こんなところにあったなんて！」En: “I can't believe it was here!”Ja: 風は強く、雪も激しい中、無事に指輪を取り戻せました。En: Amidst the strong wind and heavy snow, they were able to safely retrieve the ring.Ja: 心からほっとし、三人は温泉に戻りました。En: With a heartfelt sense of relief, the three returned to the onsen.Ja: 温かい湯で体を癒しつつ、アキラは二人に感謝しました。En: While soothing their bodies in the warm water, Akira thanked the other two.Ja: 「ありがとう。みんなのおかげで無事に済んだよ。」En: “Thank you. Thanks to everyone, it all turned out alright.”Ja: この出来事を通じて、アキラは友達の大切さを改めて感じました。En: Through this incident, Akira once again realized the importance of friends.Ja: 困った時に仲間を信用し、助けを受け入れることの大事さも学びました。En: He also learned the importance of trusting and accepting help from companions in times of trouble.Ja: 三人はその夜、温泉の湯気に包まれながら、世界が少しだけ暖かくなったように感じました。En: That night, wrapped in the steam of the onsen, the three of them felt as if the world had become just a little bit warmer. Vocabulary Words:silent: 静かなpile up: 降り積もるcomforting: 心地よいenchanting: 幻想的なleisurely: のんびりcheerfully: 元気にprecious: 貴重なcalm: 落ち着いたatmosphere: 雰囲気incident: 出来事disrupted: 壊すexclaimed: 声を上げましたrushed: 駆け寄りましたanxious: 心細くspot: 目を光らせるhesitated: 迷いましたprivacy: プライバシーcompanions: 仲間retrieve: 取り戻せjoyfully: 大喜びamidst: 中relief: ほっとしsoothing: 癒しtrusting: 信用しaccepting: 受け入れるwrapped: 包まれrealized: 感じましたimportance: 大切さcompanions: 仲間statue: 彫像

Vous avez déjà essayé l'onsen ? Hier j'ai regardé la télé et j'ai vu Aomori. Aomori est une prefecture de la région Tohoku.Il y a des pommes, des poissons et des Onsen.

In this episode, the whole family goes to a little mountain resort town to stay in a traditional Japanese Ryokan. Listen as they soak their weary feet in an onsen filled by natural volcanic hot springs.  Hear them boldly soar above an active sulfur mine in a cable car.  This place is kinda weird. And cool.Want to support the podcast? Go to Laura's Patreon site to see photos from the episode, maps of places she talks about and you can become a patron too!Follow the show on instagram or facebook.Music Credits:Track: "Opening Tokyo"  Music provided by https://slip.streamSupport the show

今回（こんかい）のポッドキャストの概要（がいよう）です。全て（すべて）の漢字（かんじ）にふりがなをつけてください。よく温泉（おんせん）や銭湯（せんとう）に行（い）く私（わたし）たちですが、日本（にほん）に来（き）たいと言（い）っている多く（おおく）の外国人（がいこくじん）から「タトゥーがあるから温泉（おんせん）には行（い）けない」と諦め（あきらめ）たり、心配（しんぱい）している声（こえ）をよく聞（き）きます。外国人（がいこくじん）観光客（かんこうきゃく）で大人気（だいにんき）の日本（にほん）ですが、未だ（いまだ）に温泉（おんせん）では「タトゥー禁止（きんし）」の注意書（ちゅういがき）きをよく目（め）にします。実際（じっさい）日本人（にほんじん）でもタトゥーを入（い）れている人（ひと）は多（おお）くなってきています。今回（こんかい）はそんな日本（にほん）のタトゥー禁止（きんし）の文化（ぶんか）について話（はな）しました。 We often visit hot springs and public baths, and we frequently hear concerns and resignation from many foreigners who want to visit Japan but feel they can't go to hot springs because they have tattoos. Japan is extremely popular among foreign tourists, yet signs prohibiting tattoos are still commonly seen at hot springs. In fact, the number of Japanese people with tattoos has been increasing. In this episode, we discussed this culture of banning tattoos in Japan. The script is available here: https://www.makiko-japanese.com/ I will update this episode on Youtube as soon as possible!! Please check out and  subscribe to our youtube channel: ⁠www.youtube.com/channel/UChu8-tNd_4RyWo-iE5cr-Ow⁠ email, comments, requests, also Japanese lesson inquiries: toranomaki.nihongo@gmail.com にほんごのかいわのレッスンもしています。メールでれんらくください。 Please follow our Instagram, @toranomaki.nihongo

 Ready to soak your worries away in a Japanese hot spring? Hold up—there's an art to doing it right! In this episode, we spill the tea (or hot water) on essential onsen etiquette. From neatly folding your clothes to avoiding the dreaded "yu-atari," we've got tips to keep your soak drama-free and delightful. Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned bather, this guide will have you looking like an onsen regular in no time.  日本の温泉でゆったりとリラックスしたいですよね？ちょっと待った!!まず温泉を正しく楽しむにはマナーがありますよね！このエピソードでは、温泉の基本マナーについてお話しします。服をきちんとたたむことから、「湯あたり」を避けるコツまで、温泉でのひとときを快適に過ごすためのヒントを紹介します！初めての方はもちろん、温泉通の方にも、このエピソードを聞いて温泉マスター気分を味わいましょう！ Support the showhttps://linktr.ee/Sojapanese

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Snow, Steam, and Monkey Mischief in Yuzawa Onsen Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2024-11-24-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 秋から冬へと移り変わる頃、山間の村「湯沢温泉」では、あたり一面に初雪が薄く積もっていました。En: As the seasons shifted from autumn to winter, a light layer of the first snow covered the surroundings in the mountain village of Yuzawa Onsen.Ja: そこは、白い湯気が静かに立ち上る数々の温泉で知られ、多くの旅行者が訪れる場所でした。En: Known for its numerous hot springs from which white steam rose quietly, it was a place visited by many travelers.Ja: その村にYukiとHaruto、そしてSakuraの三人がやってきました。En: Yuki, Haruto, and Sakura came to this village.Ja: Yukiは旅行のビデオを撮影するのが好きで、特に温泉の魅力を伝えたかったのです。En: Yuki loved shooting travel videos, particularly wanting to convey the allure of the hot springs.Ja: Harutoはいつも冷静で間違いを避けるタイプ。En: Haruto was always calm and the type to avoid mistakes.Ja: Sakuraは新しい場所を探検するのが大好きでした。En: Sakura loved exploring new places.Ja: 村に着くと、Yukiは「この温泉に行こう！」と張り切って言いました。En: Upon reaching the village, Yuki eagerly said, "Let's go to this hot spring!"Ja: 三人は地図を片手に歩き出しました。En: The three of them set off, map in hand.Ja: 風がひんやりと頬を撫で、どことなく興奮が混じる空気に満ちていました。En: The cool wind brushed against their cheeks, and the air was filled with an inexplicable excitement.Ja: 「ここだと思う！」Yukiが言った場所にたどり着くと、湯けむりが幻想的に流れる温泉が見えました。En: Upon arriving at the place Yuki indicated, they saw a hot spring with steam flowing fantastically.Ja: 三人はワクワクしながら服を脱ぎ、湯に身を沈めました。En: Thrilled, the three of them shed their clothes and immersed themselves in the water.Ja: しかし、なんだか音が賑やかです。En: However, it was somehow noisy.Ja: Harutoは不思議そうに「ちょっと待って...これ、本当に人間用？」とYukiに聞きました。En: Haruto curiously asked Yuki, "Wait a minute... is this really for humans?"Ja: だがYukiは「大丈夫、いい映像が撮れるよ！」とごまかしました。En: But Yuki brushed it off, saying, "It's fine, we'll get great footage!"Ja: すると突如、猿の群れが現れ、水をかけたり、はしゃいだり。En: Suddenly, a group of monkeys appeared, splashing water and frolicking.Ja: みんなは驚いて声をあげました。En: Everyone gasped in surprise.Ja: Sakuraは「これじゃリラックスできないよ！」と笑いながら言い、Harutoも同意しました。En: Sakura laughed, saying, "This isn't relaxing!" and Haruto agreed.Ja: Yukiはカメラを構えながら「これはこれで面白いかも」とつぶやきましたが、あっという間に水中にカメラを落としてしまいました。En: While holding the camera, Yuki muttered, "This might be interesting in its own way," but quickly dropped the camera into the water.Ja: カメラを拾いに行こうとするうちに、猿の一匹がカメラを手に持ち、いたずらっぽく笑いました。En: As they tried to retrieve the camera, one of the monkeys grabbed it and grinned mischievously.Ja: 三人は半泣き半笑いで「ありがとう！」とカメラを戻してもらい、急いでその場を去りました。En: Half-crying and half-laughing, the three said, "Thank you!" as they got the camera back and hurried away.Ja: 本来の温泉に戻ったとき、三人は湯に浸かって心からほっとしました。En: When they returned to the original hot spring, they soaked in and felt truly relieved.Ja: 「猿たちが撮った映像、見てみよう」とYukiが言いました。En: Yuki said, "Let's watch the footage the monkeys took."Ja: カメラには、猿たちの愉快な顔がたくさん映っていました。En: The camera contained plenty of amusing shots of the monkeys' faces.Ja: 三人は大笑いしながら、その体験を心に刻むことにしました。En: Laughing heartily, they decided to remember this experience.Ja: この経験を経て、Yukiは次からもっと計画を慎重にすることを学びました。En: Through this incident, Yuki learned to plan more carefully next time.Ja: でも、予定外の出来事が一番思い出に残ることも理解しました。En: However, they also understood that unexpected events tend to be the most memorable.Ja: 温泉の温かみとともに、三人は道中の笑いを忘れない思い出にして、湯沢温泉を後にしたのでした。En: Along with the warmth of the hot spring, they left Yuzawa Onsen with unforgettable memories and laughter. Vocabulary Words:shifted: 移り変わるlayer: 薄くsurroundings: あたり一面hot springs: 温泉convey: 伝えるallure: 魅力fantastically: 幻想的にimmersed: 身を沈めるnoisy: 賑やかcuriously: 不思議そうにfrolicking: はしゃぐretrieved: 拾いに行くgrinned: 笑うmischievously: いたずらっぽくunexpected: 予定外のmemorable: 思い出に残るincidents: 出来事inexplicable: どことなくbrushed: 撫でるthrilled: ワクワクしながらcalm: 冷静shed: 脱ぐretrieve: 戻してもらうgrasped: 手に持つamusing: 愉快なfootage: 映像incident: 経験soaked: 浸かるplan: 計画laughter: 笑い

[✐2.Andante] まあまあでした - adjectives in past tense + Shadowing [07:20]“It was (just) OK.”[00:07]Hello everyone. Let's start right away.[00:11]You went to the party, or you saw a movie, or you had an exam.  How was it?  Tell me your thoughts or impressions.[00:24]For example,How was the party yesterday?  enjoyable, fun→ It was fun.OK?[00:33]1.  How was the party yesterday's party?boring→ It was boring.2.  How was the film?very interesting/funny→ It was very interesting.3.  How was Onsen(hot spring)?feel good/nice/pleasant→ Onsen was nice.4.  How was the test yesterday?easy→ It was easy.5.  How was Panda?very cute→ It was very cute.6.  How was the new restaurant?was OK→ It was just OK.[02:10]Next, we practice in Plain Style (1).For example,How was the party yesterday?  fun→ It was fun![02:21]Now, we speak a bit faster.[02:24]1.  How was the drinking party yesterday?boring→ It was boring.(nomikai = drinking party/session)2.  Have you seen the video? How was it?very funny/interesting→ It was very funny.3.  How was the beauty salon treatment?feel very good/comfortable/pleasant→ It was extremely good.(esute = beauty salon treatments/esthetic clinic)4.  How was the car(license) exam?easy→ It was easy.5.  How was Kabuki?very good→ It was very good.6.  How was the (job)interview?was so-so, was OK→ I did OK.=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*= 「まあまあでした」[00:07]みなさん、こんにちは。では さっそく はじめましょう。[00:11]You went to the party, or you saw a movie, or you had an exam.  How was it?  Tell me your thoughts or impressions.[00:24]たとえば、きのうのパーティは どうでしたか？ たのしい→ たのしかったです。いいですか。[00:33]1.  きのうのパーティ、どうでしたか？つまらない→ つまらなかったです。2.  えいがは どうでしたか。とても おもしい→ とても おもしろかったです。3.  おんせん、どうでしたか。きもちよい→きもちよかったです。4.  きのうのテストは、どうでしたか？かんたん→かんたんでした。5.  パンダは、どうでしたか。とても、かわいい→とても かわいかったです。6.  あたらしいレストランは どうでしたか。まあまあ→まあまあでした。[02:10]つぎは、Plain Style(1)で れんしゅうします。たとえば、きのうのパーティ、どうだった？ たのしい→ たのしかった！[02:21]ちょっと スピードアップしますよ。[02:24]1.  きのうの のみかい、どうだった？つまらない→ つまらなかった。(のみかい= drinking party/session)2.  ビデオみた？どうだった？すごく おもしろい→すごく おもしろかった。3.  エステ、どうだった？すっごく きもちいい→ すっごく きもちよかった。(エステ= beauty salon treatments/esthetic clinic)4.  くるまのしけん、どうだった？かんたん→かんたんだった。5.  かぶき、どうだった？すごく いい→ すごく よかった。6.  めんせつ、どうだった？まあまあ→ まあまあだった。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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Send us a textEpisode 37 of the podcast takes us to Minakami in Gunma Prefecture to speak with Zack Berman of Momi-no-Ki Lodge. Originally from the United States, Zack and his wife Amanda own and operate the large self-contained lodge in the heart of Minakami – a hot spring town now well-established as one of Japan's best outdoor destinations. We discuss the skiing and snowboarding available at the multiple resorts in the area – including the celebrated backcountry of Tanigawadake Tenjindaira and more – along with the fantastic rafting and canyoning, hiking and hot springs all within easy reach of the lodge. Minakami remains somewhat off the radar for international visitors but it shouldn't and I doubt it will for long.You can get in touch with Zack and Amanda via the lodge website, their listing on AirBnb or Momi-no-Ki's Instagram or Facebook. As Zack mentions toward the end of our chat, when booking via the official website, enter the code POWDER for a discount. This is the first episode of the podcast under the new name 'Outland Japan'. Under the new name, I'll be expanding the focus of the podcast from just the ‘yukiguni' or snow country to all of rural, regional and the wilds of Japan. I will continue to focus on the snow country, as I'm based here and want others to discover it, while also exploring those rural, regional and wild areas across the country as we travel outside the big cities to discover a different side of Japan. Outland Japan is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Peter Carnell - a freelance tour guide based in northern Nagano – that transports you to rural, regional and the wilds of Japan in pursuit of stories that lie outside the neon hum of Tokyo and golden trimmings of Kyoto. Stories of travel, life and culture beyond the big cities. Follow the show on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. Please note, prior to October 2024, Outland Japan was named Snow Country Stories Japan.

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  It's really that hot!? But the beautiful landscapes woven by the mountains and rivers of Gifu, along with the crystal-clear water sparkling in emerald green, healed both body and soul. Staying at the best Ryokan in Gero Onsen made for a wonderful experience, and this is Ryusuke calmly narrating it all in a solo episode! そんなにあついの！？でも岐阜の美しい山と川が織りなす風景、そしてエメラルドグリーに輝く透き通った水に心も体も癒され、下呂温泉で一番の旅館に泊まりとてもいい体験ができた事をリュウスケが一人で淡々と喋るソロエピソードです！ 是非最後までお楽しみ下さい!!Support the showhttps://linktr.ee/Sojapanese

The 2024 MTV VMA was another example of a powerful religious-cult operating through entertainment to influence society. Taylor Swift was awarded Video of the Year, Sabrina Carpenter won Song of the Year, Katy Perry won the Vanguard Award and performed a gravity defying song, and Megan Thee Stallion performed Mamushi with Yuki Chiba. Swift has stayed in the news for her endorsement of Kamala Harris, and when winning her aware she thanked her boyfriend Travis Kelce who may also now be encouraged to endorse Harris - recall other were involved with ERAS-ERIS, the goddess of discord. But Taylor Swift isn't as powerful as she may seem, certainly not to make her own decisions. Not only has she called out the Soros family for stripping her of music rights but most of her music itself is written by someone else. Jack Antonoff was behind ‘Look What You Made Me Do', and countless other songs not to mention his work with Lana Del Rey, Aaron Dessner was behind Willow, and countless other songs, and both Max Martin and his protege Shellback contribute heavily to her discography. People like Martin have been operating in the music industry for decades, writing dozens of hits - 26 Number One hits - for everyone from the Backstreet Boys and Brittany Spears (Hit Me Baby One More Time), to Ariana Grande and Taylor Swift. Further, he obtains the lyrics and beats through a sort of channeling. Even Elton John does this through mixing word cutouts to write songs. In the world of comics we find an equivalent character in Alan Moore, a magician behind iconic works like V For Vendetta and Watchmen. Moore is also open about his worship of a Greco-Roman snake god named Glycon, a deity of oracle and moneymaking. The difference between obtaining influence from the MUSES or power from unconscious DEMONS is what the byproduct of the contract is: beauty or ugliness. The song Mamushi features the profaning of and degrading not of America but of Japan, as Thee Stallion encourages Japanese girls to be promiscuous and lure men to their death. In the song, Megan literally is naked on a rock like a Siren, in a sacred Onsen, where she then pollutes the purifying water and transforms into a Mamushi snake to kill a man. A 2023 song by Sabrina Carpenter was filmed in a church and her video was so perverse and disgusting the priests had to re-bless the altar when she left. These images are far different than the music, sculptures, and paintings of artists throughout history. Perry's VMA performance featured the arch of hysteria from witchcraft, a portal, and we assume from the other side came an alien who Sabrina Carpenter kissed on television. -FREE ARCHIVE & RSS: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-secret-teachings Twitter: https://twitter.com/TST___Radio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesecretteachings WEBSITE (BOOKS, RESUBSCRIBE for early show access): http://thesecretteachings.info Paypal: rdgable@yahoo.com CashApp: $rdgable EMAIL: rdgable@yahoo.com / TSTRadio@protonmail.com

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#95 日本に旅行する時、必ず「温泉」というワードを見たことがあるでしょう。日本人にとって、温泉は身近なものであり、この温泉文化は、日本ならではの価値観や習慣に深く関係しています。今回は、その温泉文化について「熱く」語りました！ Whenever you travel to Japan, you have probably seen the word “Onsen”. Onsen are very familiar to Japanese people, and this onsen culture is related to various Japanese people values and lifestyles. In this episode, we “passionately” discuss the onsen culture! ↓↓番組についての感想や話してほしいトピックがあれば、こちらまで↓↓ Email: ernestnaoya1994@gmail.com ↑↑ Share your thoughts and request to us through the email above! ↑↑ 個人SNS / Personal Social Media AC Ernest's Instagram: @ernest_mkc Naoya's Instagram: @japanese_teacher_n

Today I will introduce a town called Atami. Through today's episode, you will learn expressions to introduce famous and favorite places in your town.

Joined by friend of the podcast and travel expert Rob Dyer of The Real Japan, the Krewe explores Hyogo Prefecture and everything it has to offer! From popular spots to secret gems, Rob reveals his insight into place he calls his second home, foods that are must eat, and things that are must do! Hell yes to zip lining into Godzilla's mouth! Don't miss out on this fun travel episode!------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode (timestamps [hh:mm:ss] where you can find the code)!Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan!  (01:15:10)------ Rob's Links ------The Real Japan WebsiteRob on TwitterThe Real Japan on FacebookThe Real Japan on InstagramHow to Travel in Japan Without Speaking Japanese (Audiobook)------ Past KOJ Travel Episodes ------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)Border Closures Couldn't Stop These Visas! ft. Rob Dyer & Allan Richarz (S3E11)Off the Beaten Path: Kansai ft. Rob Dyer [Part 2] (S2E12)Off the Beaten Path: Kansai ft. Rob Dyer [Part 1] (S2E11)Japan Travel Destination: Hokkaido ft. Kay Allen (S2E7)Navigating Nippon: Where to Go in Japan? ft. Kay Allen of JNTO (S1E11)------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event Calendar

Resort in a Canyon Karuizawa Day 2 Trip Within Nagano Japan LWJ Season 3 Ep 25 TimeStamp for the start of our talk on Karuizawa is 13:30 Follow the link to share your story of Japan or our show for this summer's three-year celebration :). Link available on my story and in the show's resource document :). https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdP0PK6DsDTo3HFXxxlICFsEF91c-Wr10CeKeREdrqWjg9BrA/viewform?usp=sf_link    Lost Without Japan Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lostwithoutjapan/  Please Consider Kindly Supporting Our Crowd Funded Show By Supporting Us Through Our Shows Patreon: https://patreon.com/lostwithoutjapanpodcast?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Google Shared Maps For This Episode:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/s5GwP24Cos2qqdLh9  Budget Car Rental Japan:  https://www.budgetrentacar.co.jp/en/reserve/ :   Dormy Club Karuizawa: https://www.dormy-karuizawa.jp/ Pastis キッチン＆カフェ パスティス (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/karuizawa.Pastis  Tablelog for Pastis: https://tabelog.com/nagano/A2003/A200301/20020079/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1YA7FP6jW5_xk4_Zj_M38_ZZMh2hV_kL3f4eJf36HcNuf6g79JjYequys_aem_-YLoTFRJSYKhQoO2oz3tqw  Karuizawa Sengataki Hot Spring 軽井沢千ケ滝温泉:https://maps.app.goo.gl/sYBwYH3SjLaGtQDn7 Karuizawa Sengataki Hot Spring 軽井沢千ケ滝温泉 tickets: https://www.princehotels.co.jp/sengataki/hours/  Karuizawa Wild Bird Sanctuary: https://picchio.co.jp/facility/wildforest/  Shiraito Waterfall 白糸の滝: https://maps.app.goo.gl/XSNmYTUkiyCdbu1E9  Shiraito Waterfall 白糸の滝 official website: https://www.town.karuizawa.lg.jp/www/contents/1001000000697/index.html  Tasaki Museum of Art 田崎美術館: https://maps.app.goo.gl/kf3qdyj9oCNy9sLR9  Tasaki Museum of Art 田崎美術館 Official Site: https://tasaki-museum.org/  Onioshidashi Volcanic Park in Jōshinetsu Highlands National Park: https://maps.app.goo.gl/RBDTYve3Zze6yvb67  Sonmin-Shokudo:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/8xj2JDsJqDhkqfvD9  Sonmin-Shokudo Official Site:  https://www.hoshino-area.jp/sonmin-shokudo/#usage-guide  Kawakami-An Sekireibasi Branch 川上庵 せきれい橋店 Soba Shop:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/UcraFiMVfaTXU5gu9  Kawakami-An Sekireibasi Branch 川上庵 せきれい橋店 Soba Shop: Official Site: https://www.kawakamian.com/shops/karuizawa2.php  The Cowboy House Steakhouse: https://maps.app.goo.gl/zJNfaQRP9BbeBiyN6  軽井沢星野エリア Karuizawa Hoshino Area Guide: https://www.hoshino-area.jp/  Hoshinoya Karuizawa Valley Resort 星のや軽井沢: https://maps.app.goo.gl/cByNcNdzSB9fbdaF8   Hoshinoya Karuizawa Valley Resort Official Webpage 星のや軽井沢: https://hoshinoresorts.com/ja/hotels/hoshinoyakaruizawa/  Song of the Show:  For our song of the show to take us out today, I will share Forget It by Yorushika, which has been stuck on repeat for me lately. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTcjpGnuNJs  The link to Google Doc that includes Google Maps for all cities covered on Lost Without Japan, as well as the link to Amazon for travel purchase recommendations and other helpful information for your travel to Japan, can be found at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WEVbRmvn8jzxOZPDaypl3UAjxbs1OOSWSftFW1BYXpI/edit?usp=sharing   

Dans cet extrait, Camille nous explique leur arrivée dans ce si joli onsen et comment leur voyage a pris un autre tournant.  Pour écouter l'épisode en entierGTV au Japon------------

Après la mini-série Spécial bobo de voyage, on retrouve Camille pour le dernier épisode de la saison. Et oui, il est temps de recharger les batteries et de vivre moi aussi un voyage en famille, dans le même pays que celui dont nous allons parler aujourd'hui. Je me demande d'ailleurs si mon choix de finir la saison avec la galère de Camille l'année dernière, assez improbable dans un pays comme le Japon, était judicieux… Vous allez voir que c'est digne d'un film… Je vous raconterai ça à la rentrée avec un épisode dédié, mais aussi plein de voyages en famille dans de nouvelles destinations comme Le Svalbard, un archipel norvégien en mer du Groenland ou de nouveaux itinéraires en Grèce, en Espagne… et aussi d'autres façons de voyager… J'ai hâte.Allez, c'est parti pour la grosse galère de Camille au Japon.------------Pour retrouver Camilleinstagram : chamcamille------------

Episode 168. We are off to explore the sake scene in another region of Japan! This time it is beautiful Oita Prefecture!  As we don't know much about Oita, despite there being 33 sake breweries there, we needed to phone-a-friend.  Luckily for us, our buddy Chris Johnson (aka The Sake Ninja) lived for 3 years in rural Oita on the Jet program.  Chris gets us up to speed on the charms of Oita as well as the local customs and food culture.  We also hear tales of Onsen that are so hot, they known as the Seven Hells as well has compulsory sumo wresting and a drinking game or two thrown in for good measure.  We also taste Wakabotan sake, a newly exported Oita brew.  Let's explore together what Oita has to offer!  #SakeRevolutionSupport the Show.

Dan Cole is in Tokyo as England prepare to kick off their Summer Series with a test match against Japan. Ben Youngs had an incredible time touring Japan for the 2019 World Cup, so they've delivered one of their famous guide episodes. Get ready for the ultimate toilet experience, sushi making us squeamish, and possibly our greatest Joe Marler story yet. Try AG1 with a free welcome kit using our link: https://drinkag1.com/loverugby

It's the special Japan episode! After some long awaited editing time (and the audio is still a little messy so our apologies) we have the recap episode of our recent trip to the land of the rising sun. We have not one, but 2 special guests to give extra insight into traveling to there, and boy do we have some good memories to share. Youtube: https://youtube.com/@almostapodcastPatreon: patreon.com/almostapodcastMusic: Oyasumi by Smith The Mister

In Episode 30 of the podcast I speak with outdoor guide Iida Taka about Oze National Park. Straddling four prefectures of the snow country – Gunma, Niigata, Fukushima and Tochigi – Oze National Park is relatively small at 373 squared kilometres however its smaller size is in fact one of its attractions. Known for its lakes, wetlands, moors and marshes, the park is ringed by mountains ascending over 2000 metres with areas of dense forest. As such, visitors to Oze can enjoy varied environments including unique flora and fauna within a confined area. Taka is an experienced outdoor covering many destinations in Central Japan including Oze National Park. Originally from Izu, Taka's journey to becoming an outdoor guide involves stints in Australia, New Zealand and Canada before pursuing certification in Oze – a park she is very familiar with and keen to introduce to international visitors. Based in Nagano, Taka operates Nozawa Onsen Tours in the popular ski resort and hot spring town of the same name. Offering tours that reveal the long history and culture of the village, along with the surrounding environment, Taka reveals a side of Nozawa that many if not most international visitors miss.We discuss the national park in the first half of the interview before moving onto the tours Taka offers at Oze and Nozawa Onsen in the second half of our chat. For more information, visit the Nozawa Onsen Tours website or Instagram - links are above - and of course you can find information, images and a map showing you where the national park is on the episode page of the Snow Country Stories Japan website. Snow Country Stories Japan is a bi-weekly podcast about life and travel in Japan's legendary 'yukiguni'. For more information about the show and your host, visit our website - www.snowcountrystories.com - and make sure to subscribe, rate and review the podcast and follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

The boys take a closer look at the prefecture of Kagoshima. Get the true story behind the real 'Last Samurai'! Plus they discuss the must see island of Yakushima. They also talk about the mighty Sakurajima, one of Japans most active volcanoes.  Other sightseeing spots not to miss and what unique foods to try in Kagoshima plus much more! Sponsors:MaruMoriThis site has everything you need to learn Japanese! It's an all-in-one, guided, gamified Japanese learning experience with the aim to take you all the way from absolute beginner to language mastery, and the best part is you can start anywhere! https://marumori.io/register?rcode=vijBearfoot BarLocated in downtown Sapporo and within walking distance from the subway station. They have a variety of Japanese made and international craft beers bottled and on tap. A wide range of regular and unique spirits and basic cocktails are also available. Burgers and pub style snacks and friendly English and Japanese speaking staff.https://www.facebook.com/bearfootbarThe Red HouseLocated in the heart of Rusutsu Ski Resort, just cross the main road and it's behind the Seicomart Convenience store. The restaurant features a mix of Japanese, Asian fusion, and western Style dishes, including shabu-shabu with wagyu beef and Hokkaido wagyu beef steak. Open winter and summer, 12-3pm for lunch, 5-9pm for dinner, with prices ranging from under Yen 1000 to about Yen 5000.https://theredhouse.jp/Rusutsu LodgesOpen all year round. Located only a 5-minute walk away from the main Rusutsu Ski Resort Gondola. There are Japanese, Western, and apartment style rooms with breakfast packages available. There's a Japanese sento (public bath), two convenience stores less than a minute walk, ski room and tune up tables, plenty of free parking space, and summer BBQ packages available. Check out the website for more information and availability.http://rusutsulodges.comHokkaido GuideEstablished over 10 years ago, written by locals for locals and international tourists. The guide contains information on all types of businesses and locations around Hokkaido. There's information regarding all things Hokkaido such as sightseeing, nightlife, events, services, food and restaurants, entertainment, outdoor activities, and more. Currently offered in English and Thai, advertising space available. Check out website for everything you need to know about this beautiful prefecture.https://hokkaidoguide.comUse our Buzzsprout affiliate link to start your podcast today!Website: https://www.voicesinjapan.com/Follow us and check out our other content:https://youtube.com/@voicesinjapanpodcasthttps://twitter.com/voicesinjapanhttps://www.facebook.com/voicesinj Support the showSupport the show

In this captivating episode of Pure Life Podcast, we dive into the heart of Tokyo to explore the new Toyosu Manyo Club, the city's latest addition to its esteemed luxury onsen and spa culture. Join us as we uncover the allure of this premier destination, from its tranquil hot springs, rejuvenating spa treatments, to its exquisite dining experiences. We'll share insider tips on making the most of your visit, highlight the unique features that make Toyosu Manyo Club the premier onsen in Tokyo, and reveal why we feel it's a must-visit for both locals and tourists seeking relaxation and luxury. Whether you're planning your next Tokyo adventure or simply dreaming of a serene escape, this episode is your guide to the ultimate indulgence at the Toyosu Manyo Club. For more information on visiting Japan, be sure to check out our Destinations and Japan pages. Enjoy!

In this captivating episode, we dive into the heart of Tokyo to explore the new Toyosu Manyo Club, the city's latest addition to its esteemed luxury onsen and spa culture. Join us as we uncover the allure of this premier destination, from its tranquil hot springs, rejuvenating spa treatments, to its exquisite dining experiences. We'll share insider tips on making the most of your visit, highlight the unique features that make Toyosu Manyo Club the premier onsen in Tokyo, and reveal why we feel it's a must-visit for both locals and tourists seeking relaxation and luxury. Whether you're planning your next Tokyo adventure or simply dreaming of a serene escape, this episode is your guide to the ultimate indulgence at the Toyosu Manyo Club. For more information on visiting Japan, be sure to check out our destinations page. Enjoy!

Joined by travel expert, owner of Lifebridge Inc., & popular YouTuber Ryotaro Sakurai and fellow New Orleanian William Woods, the Krewe explores Miyagi Prefecture and everything it has to offer! From popular spots to secret gems, Ryotaro & Will share their insight into place that are must see, foods that are must eat, and things that are must do! Don't miss out on this fun travel episode!------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode (timestamps [hh:mm:ss] where you can find the code)!Liquid IV Offer Link  to save 20% Off your Entire Order! (00:01:06)Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan!  (01:15:10)------ Ryotaro's Links ------Ryotaro's Japan YouTube ChannelLifeBridge Inc.------ Past KOJ Travel Episodes ------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)Off the Beaten Path: Kansai ft. Rob Dyer [Part 2] (S2E12)Off the Beaten Path: Kansai ft. Rob Dyer [Part 1] (S2E11)Japan Travel Destination: Hokkaido ft. Kay Allen (S2E7)Navigating Nippon: Where to Go in Japan? ft. Kay Allen of JNTO (S1E11)------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event Calendar2024 Matsue-New Orleans Sister City Exchange Program & Application

It's been a tough few years for roll-up companies, but Pattern Brands seems to have bucked the trend. The company -- which began as design agency Gin Lane and evolved into a portfolio of DTC brands including Open Spaces, Onsen and Gir -- raised a $25 million Series B in 2022 -- and has been slowly building out its portfolio ever since. While other roll-up players like Thrasio and Win Brands Group have faced major headwinds, Pattern has continued chugging along. Its co-founder and chief business officer Suze Dowling, who joined the Modern Retail Podcast this week, attributes this to the company's focus on its core consumer. "If you're working across seven brands in a portfolio, it is helpful to try and find what is the grounding force," Dowling said. This shopper is internally dubbed "Mia," and all of Pattern's brands -- including towel company Onsen and kitchen accessory maker Air -- target "those micro-moments of [Mia's] day, and how can we make them just a little bit more special," Dowling said. By having that focus on one type of shopper, Dowling said that Pattern has been able to remain grounded and focused. "I would challenge [the idea that] for some of the Amazon aggregators -- that also had 50 brands, 100 brands -- that they were able to find those same synergies in how they operated," she said. For now, Pattern has been focused on finding the right brands to buy -- as well as finding the best modes for growth. "I'm very excited and kind of gung-ho on trying to make sure we build some mass retail partnerships over the next 12 to 18 months," Dowling said.

This episode we look at the reign of Tamura, aka Jomei Tenno. For references and more, check out https://sengokudaimyo.com/podcast/episode-105   Rough Transcript Welcome to Sengoku Daimyo's Chronicles of Japan.  My name is Joshua and this is episode 105: Onsen and Uprisings The general paced back and forth behind the walls of the fortress.  Glancing around, he couldn't help but notice how empty it now seemed.  The palisades were holding, but most of the soldiers had gone, disappearing in the night.  Outside the walls of the fortress, he could hear the Emishi laughing and singing.  They were in good spirits—and why wouldn't they be?  The great army of Yamato sent to chastise them had been routed, and they had besieged them in their fortress, built in these still wild lands of northeastern Honshu, on the edge of an area known to many as Michi no Oku, roughly: the end of the road. And for the general, it looked like this might be the end of the road for him.  His options were limited, and he was clearly outnumbered.  It was beginning to look like his troops had the right idea.  Of course, it meant leaving his wife and other women to fend for themselves, but fear can do a lot to motivate someone.  The general eyed the walls and the trees beyond.  If he could slip past the besieging forces in the darkness, perhaps he could escape.  It wouldn't be the most honorable way out of this situation, but it would at least leave him with his head.  And so, as night fell, he decided to make his move… Greetings everyone, and welcome back!  Before I get into it, a quick shout out an thank you to YamiRaven for supporting us on Patreon, and thanks to Johnny for a supporting us on Ko-Fi.com.  If you'd like to join them, and help us keep this thing going, we'll have more info at the end of the episode. Speaking of: This episode we are going to be talking about events during the reign of Prince Tamura, also known as Okinaga Tarashi-hi Hiro-nuka, or by the name given to him by the 8th century chroniclers: Jomei Tennou.  As we discussed back in episode 103, Prince Tamura came to power in an interesting turn of fate.  The grandson of Nunakura Futodamashiki, aka Bidatsu Tenno, his father, Prince Hikobito no Ohoye was killed during the tumultuous period following Nunakura's death.  After several short-lived reigns, it was Kashikiya Hime, wife to Nunakura, who took the throne, known to us as Suiko Tennou. Kashikiya Hime had named an heir, Crown Prince Umayado, aka Shotoku Taishi, but he died before she did and by the time that Kashikiya Hime passed away, there was nobody clearly set up to take the throne, though two candidates did stand out.  There was Prince Yamashiro no Ohoye, the son of Crown Prince Umayado, whom a strict lineal succession might seem to indicate was next up to inherit, but Yamato inheritance tradition was not so cut and dried.  Soga no Emishi, the son of Soga no Umako, the powerful Oho-omi who helped run the government during Kashikiya Hime's reign, campaigned to put Prince Tamura on the throne, rather than Yamashiro no Ohoye, despite—or perhaps because of—the fact that Yamashiro no Ohoye was actually a close relative to Emishi. Now Prince Tamura was on the throne and Soga no Emishi was the Oho-omi, taking his father's place. And yet, despite the chaotic start to the reign in 629, the majority of it was almost tame and nondescript.  Don't get me wrong, Tamura, as I'll keep referring to him, was on the throne for a respectable thirteen years, and during that time there were certainly events that move our narrative forward in many ways.  However, much of the years of his reign are filled with discussions of things like rain storms and celestial phenomena.  In fact, the only thing that apparently happened in all of 634 was that they saw a comet in the sky.  The year before that, in 633, the only entry was the return of envoys from the Tang.  For two years, then, there is hardly a mention of politics and anything else going on.  And yet, this is a period that would set the stage for what was coming next. Shortly after Tamura was appointed sovereign, he appointed his consort, Princess Takara, as his queen.  Takara was, herself, a great-great grand-daughter of Nunakura Futodamashiki, a granddaughter of Prince Hikobito and daughter of Prince Chinu—presumably niece to Tamura, then, which is basically par for the course.  She was also a royal descendant on her mother's side, tracing back to Nunakura's father, Ame Kuniyoshi, aka Kinmei Tennou.  In fact, her mother, Kibitsu Hime, is said to have been buried in her own kofun at the head of Ame Kuniyoshi's kofun—and today it is the site of the 7th century saruishi figures that I mentioned in the talk about traveling around Asuka. Takara would give birth to three children of note.  The first was her eldest son, Prince Katsuraki, who would, spoiler alert, later be known as Crown Prince Naka no Ohoye.  He was around three years old when his father took the throne.  He had a sister by Takara, named Hashibito, and a brother, whose name you may have heard me mention previously:  Oho-ama. Yes, Naka no Ohoye and Oho-ama are the future sovereigns Tenji and Temmu, but for now they are still relatively young.  In fact, Oho-ama wouldn't be born until several years into his father's reign, in 631. Some of the early events of the reign were carryover from Kashikiya Hime's time on the throne.  In 629, for instance, Tanabe no Muraji went to Yakushima, returning the following year, and with people coming to Yamato from Yakushima the year after that. There were also a fair number of foreign embassies, including an Embassy from Goguryeo and Baekje.  These may have been missions of condolences and congratulations—typical international diplomacy at the time when a neighboring ruler passed away and a new one ascended the throne, it would seem.  They arrived in the third month of 630 and departed in the 9th month of that same year—a 6 month visit, all told. We also have the first actual account of ambassadors sent off to the Tang dynasty: Inugami no Mitasuki and Yakushi no E'nichi, each of Dainin rank.  These are some of the first true kentoushi, or Ambassadors to the Tang court, that were sent, but over time their influence would be felt across Yamato and the archipelago. These ambassadors—or at least Mitasuki—would return in 632 with a Tang ambassador, Gao Biaoren, along with student-priests Ryou'un and Soumin, as well as Suguri no Torikahi.  Perhaps most tellingly, they would arrive with Silla escort envoys, which would seem to indicate that passage to the Tang court was not done without Silla's assistance.  As you may recall, Silla had entered into a nominal alliance with the Tang against Goguryeo.  The Tang Ambassadors eventually reached Naniwa, where they were met with boats decked out with drums, flutes, and flags, and where they exchanged formal greetings before being escorted into the official residence.  The Nihon Shoki takes pains to note the different individuals involved in the duties, from the initial greeting, guiding them to the residence, and then preparing them in the residence, along with a welcome drink of sake brewed on temple rice land. And then, three months later, they depart once more.  Nothing else is said of their visit. Meanwhile, in the time between when Mitasuki went to the Tang court and when he returned with Gao Biaoren and company, a few things had happened.  For one we get a note about Tamura moving to a new palace complex known as Okamoto no miya, supposedly at the foot of Asuka hill, hence the name, which means “foot of the hill”.  This would not have been much of a change from Kashikiya Hime's palace, still within the sacred area defined by the Soga temple of Asukadera as well as various other temples being stood up in that area as well.  A move was to be expected, though in this case it is interesting that he didn't go very far. There is also mention, still in 630, of the repairing the official residences in Naniwa where ambassadors from the continent would be quartered during their trips to Yamato 631 opens with something of a treat – so it would seem, anyway.  We are told that in the third month of Tamura's third year on the throne, Prince Pung—named Pungjang in the Chronicles—was sent to the Yamato court by his father, King Wicha of Baekje.  On the one hand, the Korean sources do agree that Prince Pung was, indeed, sent to Yamato, where he would live as a guest and diplomatic hostage.  We've talked about this practice in the past, which seems to have strengthened bonds between nations, although we rarely hear of Yamato returning the favor by sending hostages to the continent.  It may have also helped keep a potential heir out of harm's way in case of a coup or other such politics.  Several times, heirs returned to Baekje to be enthroned with Yamato assistance, if the Chronicles are to be believed. Except that this entry is probably not quite right.  You see, Wicha wouldn't even come to the throne until 641—he wasn't even made Crown Prince until 632—so why would he send his son as a diplomatic hostage in 631?  Johnathan Best, translating the Baekje records of the Samguk Sagi, suggests that perhaps the Chroniclers were off by a factor of 10 or 12 years.  You see, as we mentioned earlier, the East Asian calendrical system was based on a series of ten stems and twelve branches.  The stems represented the elemental forces, and the branches were identified with the twelve signs of the zodiac.  Incrementing each one each year led to a series of 60 years before it started repeating, and based on the way that the records for this reign are dated, it looks like the records the Chroniclers were drawing from used this system for their dates.  However, if you misread—or even miswrite—one of these characters it can change your date by ten or even twelve years.  It would make much more sense for Prince Pung to have arrived twelve years later, in 643.  Similarly, we find other records, particularly having to do with Baekje, which may be a bit jumbled, possibly indicating they came from a similar source that either had things in the wrong chronological order or was simply vague or poorly scribed so that the Chroniclers had to figure out exactly what was happening when—which they may have made mistakes with, from time to time. So Prince Pung arriving as a hostage is probably misplaced, and likely didn't happen during Tamura's reign.  Which means that other than people from Yakushima showing up in 631 the only other major event of the year was Tamura going to the hot springs of Arima, in Settsu, where he stayed for about three months. Now I know I've mentioned hot springs, or onsen, before in the narrative.  After all, the volcanic islands that make up the Japanese archipelago are full of them, and it isn't like they were suddenly discovered during this reign, but it does look like this might be the first formal mention of them in the Nihon Shoki—which gives Arima, in the mountains north of Kobe, some serious bona fides to be considered the oldest known hot spring town in Japan. And that would be a cool side note in most reigns, but for Tamura it seems to have been a habit.  He apparently went for a dip at least three times in his reign—the second time, in 638, he apparently went to the “Arima no Miya”, or the Arima Palace, which suggests that he had something built specifically for his visits.  And then, in 639, he headed to the hot springs in Iyo. The country of Iyo is better known today as Ehime prefecture, on the western edge of the island of Shikoku.  The largest city in Ehime is Matsuyama, home to the famous Dougou Onsen, which also lays a claim to being the oldest operating hot springs in the archipelago.  Dougou Onsen is not only the traditional place in Iyo where Tamura, aka Jomei Tennou, took the waters, as they might say in the west, but in the Iyo Fudoki it is said that its fame goes back even further.  As we mentioned back in Chapter 18, it is said that the legendary figures Ohonamuchi and Sukuna Bikona met there, back in ancient times.  In more recent times, relatively speaking, Dougou Onsen was the inspiration behind the fantastical bathhouse created by Hayao Miyazaki in the Studio Ghibli film, Spirited Away. For all that these visits to the hot springs are somewhat interesting, they don't exactly tell us a lot about what was happening with government, and in fact tend to make it seem almost as though Tamura was skipping out, at least in the fall to early winter.  And to be honest, can you blame him?  Winter is one of the best times to go take advantage of the volcanic springs. Many of the other records appear to be natural phenomena, mostly having to do with the heavens: rain, storms, lightning, and more.  Some of the more intriguing are comets—stars with “long tails” that appeared in the skies.  There are also mentions of eclipse and what may have been a meteor—a star in 636 “floated east to west, with a noise like thunder.”  The Priest Soumin, from the Tang, said it was the sound of the Celestial Dog, a creature from the ancient Han or possibly pre-Qin text, the Classic of Mountains and Seas, a fantastical account of mythical geography and various animals, including the nine tailed fox and the celestial dog, whose bark was said to be like Thunder.  This book was considered to be a true account up through the Tang dynasty. One could probably track the celestial phenomena and see if there is any correlation with known sightings, but it is also just as likely that some of it was taken from continental records and inserted into the Chronicles as appropriate. Besides such phenomena, there were accounts of more missions, especially from Baekje.  Yamato was still using the cap rank system attributed to Prince Umayado during Kashikiya Hime's reign, and some of the envoys were given cap rank, or granted a promotion—a gesture that was likely pure diplomacy, as the rank wouldn't necessarily convey any special rights back in their home country. There are a few more things of note.  First, in 636, we are told that all those who had affairs with the uneme at court were put on trial and punished—which likely means they were put to death.  The uneme, as you may recall, were women sent to serve at the court, and as such they were apparently off-limits, at least while they were serving.  That clearly didn't stop people from having some late night escapades, though. The main reason it likely comes up, though, is that we are told that one of the accused was a man named Miwa no Kimi no Osazaki, and that he took his own life by stabbing himself in the throat because the examination—by which I'm sure they meant torture—was too much to bear.  And here I have to wonder how similar Yamato's sense of justice was to that of their neighbor, the Tang dynasty.  In the case of the latter, there was often a suspicion that any person accused of a crime must be guilty of at least something—after all, why would they have been accused if they didn't do something to upset the peace, even if it was just that they didn't get along with their neighbors.  It was considered de rigeur to submit suspected criminals to torturous ordeals with the idea that this would elicit a confession.  Unfortunately, this idea that harsh and torturous examinations can be used to uncover the truth often still persists, despite evidence that, under enough duress, most people will say anything.   In this case, it drove Osazaki to take his own life. Later in that same year, the Okamoto palace caught fire and burned down, and so Tamura moved to a new palace, called the Tanaka palace, or the Palace in the Middle of the Rice Fields.  We also have a little more court action, as Prince Ohomata, a son of Nunakura Futodamashiki by one of his consorts, reached out to Soga no Emishi—called in this record the Toyoura no Oho-omi, likely because his mansion was in or near Toyoura, in Asuka. Prince Ohomata suggested to Soga no Emishi that the ministers had not been attending court properly.  He suggested that they should be there by roughly 5 or 6 AM—an hour before daybreak—and they should stay until 10 or 11 AM.  Specifically he mentioned the hour of the hare and the hour of the serpent, as each ancient hour was actually two, with twelve hours making up the day, each named for one of the twelve signs of the Asian zodiac. To enforce all of this, Ohomata also recommended having a bell rung that would let people know that it was time to start or end work.  This was all common practice in the continental courts of the day, and it wasn't like they were asking for a modern 40 hour work week, even:  the court ministers would literally be serving for maybe 5 to 6 hours at court, with the rest of the time to handle their own affairs.  Still, Soga no Emishi apparently didn't think much of the idea and so was not inclined to support it. All of this is kind of an odd mention.  First, Ohomata is an obscure Prince—he's only mentioned three times in the Chronicles, and once just in a list of Nunakura's children.  Second, the idea doesn't go anywhere.  Third, they don't call Soga no Emishi by the name they used in both the previous or the next reign, but use Toyora no Ohoomi, for whatever reason.  It just sticks out as odd, and I wonder if it was added to show that Soga no Emishi was resistant to change and new ideas. At the same time, it does give us a clue that Soga no Emishi was still running things.  His name may not have been on a lot, but then again, neither was Tamura's, so we can only infer what was actually going on during this period.  It's  almost a lacuna in the history. There were a few other events worth noting, however, one of which took more than a bit of the Chroniclers' ink, and this was a rebellion by the Emishi people. First off, because it can be confusing:  There is no apparent link between Soga no Emishi and the Emishi people that I'm aware of.  Emishi, of course, is the name given to the people living outside of the Yamato cultural sphere in the northeast, from modern Ibaraki prefecture north.  They were apparently expected to pay tribute at court, and are clearly treated differently from other outside groups, like Baekje and Silla.  Some of them were likely members of the groups that had lived in the region since the Jomon period, who never fully adopted the Yayoi and later Kofun lifeways, and they may be related to the Ainu people who still live in modern Hokkaido, though there is also evidence that some of the Emishi may have been ethnic Wa people who had gone to live outside the Yamato court's reach—though that is more evident in later centuries than in the current narrative. I would also note that “Emishi” is an exonym—that is a name given by outsiders, in this case, by the Wa people of Yamato.  In fact, other than what we can see in the archaeological record, what we know of the Emishi comes from Yamato sources, which are almost entirely biased.  We don't really have any good telling of their story from their own perspective.  For instance,did they feel oppressed by Yamato in general, and not think they should have to keep bringing tribute?  Or was there a more specific event that occurred, much like the conflicts we see later between the Wajin, the ethnic Japanese, and the Ainu up in Hokkaido? It is unclear. To subdue the Emishi, and bring them back under Yamato hegemony, the court appointed Kamitsukeno no Kimi no Katana, a courtier of Dainin cap rank, as general. Spoiler alert: he's the general in the story at the beginning of this episode.  Based on his name, it would seem he was from the family in charge of Kamitsukenu, later shortened to Kozuke Province in modern Gunma prefecture, north of Tokyo.  As such, he would have been well positioned to know something of the Emishi on his border.  That said, he apparently didn't know them so well that it gave him an advantage.  His forces were routed and they retreated back to their fortress, where they were besieged by the Emishi. Now when I say “fortress” please don't picture some grand castle, like Himeji, Azuchi, or Matsumoto.  In fact, don't really picture a castle at all.  More likely than not, this was simply an area enclosed by a wall—possibly some earthworks and maybe a moat, but perhaps just a quickly erected palisade structure.  True castle structures wouldn't come until later.  For those familiar with American history, this may have been something like the fort at Jamestown or even the quickly assembled and ill-fated Fort Necessity—though perhaps a little larger if it was capable of housing the forces and the noncombatants that had accompanied them. And so, when some of Katana's soldiers decided they didn't really want to be there any longer they apparently just up and left.  Presumably they found a time when nobody was looking and just yeeted themselves over the walls and did their best to hide from the surrounding Emishi forces.  Pretty soon just about all of the able-bodied soldiers had taken this approach, and Katana was thinking about joining them.  In fact, he was getting ready to when his own wife noticed what he was doing. That's right, his wife was there with him.  Whether she was a combatant or simply part of the train it isn't entirely clear, but she wasn't going to have her husband run off and abandon his post.  She poured out sake for him to drink and as he did so, she took his sword and girded it to herself.  She then went and found all of the bows and handed them out to all of the other women and people who had been left behind when the soldiers deserted, and they started pulling the bowstrings back and making a sound like they were being shot. Upon seeing this, Katana roused himself, grabbed a weapon himself, and advanced out of the fortress. The besieging Emishi were not sure what to make of this.  They could hear the twang of bows, and it sounded as though there was quite a force, so as general Katana stepped out of the fortress they pulled back, thinking that there was a much bigger force than he actually had.  As they did that, some of Katana's own forces, who had escaped, but not too far, started to gain hope.  They regrouped and attacked the Emishi with fresh energy, eventually defeating them. Of course, Katana's wife remains nameless throughout this whole episode, even though she was the one who helped turn the tide—first by turning her husband, but then by organizing the others to make it seem like they had a lot more people than they did. After this fascinating story, the Chronicles getback to the normal records of storms, of fruit trees blossoming, of hot springs, and tribute.  It wasn't until two years later, in 639, that we get something interesting that we might easily overlook.  This was the start of a new temple on the banks of the Kudara River, known to us as Kudara dera, or Kudara Temple. Kudara Temple is definitely a bit of an enigma.  It is mentioned quite heavily in later records, and yet it would eventually disappear without a trace, or so it seemed.  It wasn't until modern times that archaeologists identified a temple that we believe is Kudara dera.  We are told that it had a nine-story pagoda, which may reflect ideas from Tang or Silla practice—somewhat ironic given that “Kudara” is a name used to refer to Baekje.  In this case, the name seems to have come from the Kudara River, on whose banks the temple was built.  From the 80s through the 2000s there were a series of excavations at the site of Kibi Pond north of Asuka, closer to the center of Sakurai.  Here a temple was found, which we believe to be the site of Kudara dera.  The pond itself was dug at a later point in time, on the site of the temple, which was likely moved.  Today, there is a small Kudara temple to the northwest of the old site, but it isn't nearly as grand as it once was. By all accounts, the construction of Kudara temple took years, in contrast to the building of royal palaces, which went up relatively quickly.  This is because the palaces, for all of their size, were still being made using largely local construction methods.  Posts were placed directly into the ground and the roofs were thatched.  Being made of wood, these buildings went up relatively quickly, which was good seeing as how every reign the sovereign and court would move to a new palace.  Of course, I also wonder if the tradition of moving didn't come from the fact that the palace would likely have started rotting away on its own after a while.  Then again, even in a single reign you might change palaces multiple times, as Tamura did. In contrast, we have temple construction from the mainland.  Here, rocks were set down, and the posts were placed on those, which gave a firm foundation and prevented water from easily getting in and ruining the base of the pillar.  Packed earth and stone construction were used in places, along with heavy tile roofs, for which thousands of rooftiles had to be constructed.  Centuries of architectural knowledge were used to design and create structures that were meant to outlast any patrons who helped to build them. Add on to that the nine story pagoda.  If you consider that the beautiful and imposing tenshukaku, or main keep, of Himeji castle, built in the early 17th century, is six stories and rises over 46 meters, or about 152 feet, this pagoda may have been about the same height or even a bit higher, assuming that relative proportions were similar to those in other pagodas from the time, such as that of Yakushiji.  It must have been a towering beacon at the time, and the temple is considered one of the four great temples of the Asuka era, at least by some. That this temple was commissioned by Tamura and not by Soga no Emishi is something that may indicate some unspoken tensions at the time.   Tamura's previous palaces were in Asuka, near Asuka temple, the chief temple of the Soga family, and situated in a Soga stronghold.  Kudara temple was built significantly outside of this area, though still within walking distance, so not so far as to be a complete move—it isn't like he moved it up to lake Biwa or anything, wink wink. In 640, Tamura returned from his trip to the hot springs in Iyo—again, modern Ehime prefecture—and came back to a new palace at Umayazaka, but just six months later he moved into the Kudara palace, which was presumably nearby Kudara temple, effectively moving the court out of—or at least to the periphery of—Soga controlled territory. Unfortunately, his stay at Kudara palace would only last about a year, as he passed away there in the 10th month of 641.  He was roughly 48 years old.  His son, and heir apparent, Prince Hirakasuwake, aka Naka no Oe, pronounced the funeral elegy. And just like that, the throne was vacant again.  There was an heir apparent, but Naka no Oe was only 16 years old, and so his mother, Takara, would take the throne, presumably until he was ready.  She would be known as Ame Toyo Takara Ikashi-hi Tarashi Hime, aka Kougyoku Tennou, and her reign was anything but quiet.  To give some context: if we had a little over 50 or so events recorded during the 13 years that Tamura was on the throne, while we have over 60 events recorded in just the first year of Takara's reign.   So, you know, there's that. But I'm going to have to ask you to wait a little bit for us to dig into that.  For one thing, the politics are going to start getting hot and heavy, as anyone who may recognize the name “Naka no Oe” likely knows.  As this young prince was coming into his own he was going to come face to face with the power of the Soga family.  All that, starting next episode. Until then, thank you for listening and for all of your support. If you like what we are doing, tell your friends and feel free to rate us wherever you listen to podcasts.  If you feel the need to do more, and want to help us keep this going, we have information about how you can donate on Patreon or through our KoFi site, ko-fi.com/sengokudaimyo, or find the links over at our main website, SengokuDaimyo.com/Podcast, where we will have some more discussion on topics from this episode. 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Training in Japan during the 80's : Our interview with Richard Schuelke - Lost Without Japan Season 3 Ep 17 Welcome to a very special episode of Lost Without Japan, where we sit down with my father Rich who worked and trained in Japan during the 80's.   LInk to our shows google doc for our three year celebration:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdP0PK6DsDTo3HFXxxlICFsEF91c-Wr10CeKeREdrqWjg9BrA/viewform  Please Consider Kindly Supporting Our Crowd Funded Show By Supporting Us Through Our Shows Patreon: https://patreon.com/lostwithoutjapanpodcast?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Song of the show:  Holding out for a hero by Miki Asakura - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OErHkE2H5jo  As always, the link to our shows Google Resource doc can be found at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WEVbRmvn8jzxOZPDaypl3UAjxbs1OOSWSftFW1BYXpI/edit# 

Embark on a cultural journey to Kinosaki Onsen, where tradition meets relaxation. From navigating tattoo-friendly hot springs to embracing the quintessential onsen town experience with yukata and wooden sandals, this episode uncovers the allure of Japanese onsen culture. Discover the warmth of outdoor baths, local cuisine, and the sound of geta on cobblestone streets. Join us as we delve into the wonders of Kinosaki, offering insights for a serene escape into Japan's cherished spa culture. Check out our transcripts, video podcasts, and Japanese learning resources at⁠⁠: https://sayurisaying.com/explore-kinosaki-onsen-tattoo-friendly-tradition Please consider a donation to support this podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/sayurisaying⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Our guest is Tashi Gyamtso, the chef at Enowa. Enowa is a beautiful new restaurant and hotel in Yufuin, a remote town in the southern part of Japan. Enowa represents Tashi's unique culinary philosophy, which he has developed through his diverse experiences in the U.S. and abroad, including his career as a sous chef at the Michelin-starred Blue Hill at Stone Barns in New York.On this episode, we will discuss how Tashi, who is originally from Tibet, got into cooking, his idea of the desirable food supply system and how he practices it at Enowa, the joy and the challenges of running a restaurant & hotel and even a sustainable farm in a remote area of Japan,  and much, much more!!!-----THE NOTO PENINSULA EARTHQUAKE DISASTER RELIEF As you may know, a major earthquake struck Japan's Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture on January 1st. The death toll keeps climbing and the damage to the beautiful region is tremendous. Importantly, 10 of the 11 sake breweries in the Noto Peninsula were completely or partially destroyed. So if you can, please donate through reliable organizations including: The Japanese Red Cross https://www.jrc.or.jp/english/relief/2024NotoPeninsulaEarthquake.html Peace Winds America: A fundraiser by US-Japan Foundation/US-Japan Leadership Program https://www.globalgiving.org/fundraisers/49472/ 　The Ishikawa Sake Brewers Association https://www.ishikawa-sake.jp/index.php　(the donation account details) https://www.ishikawa-sake.jp/images/97-1.pdf) Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Japan Eats by becoming a member!Japan Eats is Powered by Simplecast.

SEASON 5 is (almost) HERE!! This is your one week warning... as the KREWE is BACK on Friday, March 8th, 12 noon CST.  Here's a sneak peek & preview of gusts & episodes to come:- The History & Evolution of Godzilla ft. Dr. William Tsutsui- Witness Fukushima's Recovery through Educational Tourism ft. William McMichael- Japanese Self-Study Strategies ft. Walden Perry- Visit Miyagi Prefecture ft. Ryotaro Sakurai & William Woods- Japanese Homes, Architecture & Aesthetic ft. Azby Brown- A Glimpse into the World of Geisha ft. Peter Macintosh- Japanese Music Scene ft. Patrick St. Michel- Pioneering Louisiana's Only High School Japanese Program ft. Dr. Tara Sanchez- Scoping Out Shojo Anime & Manga ft. Taryn of Manga Lela- as well as some other returning guests like Matt Alt, Rob Dyer, & Kate KitagawaGet Hyped! Subscribe today on your favorite podcast app! See you on March 8th!------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode (timestamps [hh:mm:ss] where you can find the code)!Liquid IV Offer Link  to save 20% Off your Entire Order! (00:12:38)Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan!  (00:13:54)------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event Calendar2024 Matsue Exchange Program ApplicationJoin JSNO Today!

You heard that right! We were flown to New Zealand on an all expense paid trip and it was hands down one of the most memorable trips we've had! We're bringing you on the ride with us as we recount the shenanigans that went down - from Ming Han almost committing a crime to Ming Yue body slamming an elderly lady, you might wanna sit down for this. 0:00 Intro 0:49 Is Tolkien from New Zealand?! 1:50 How did we get a free trip to NZ?! 6:00 Realizing the trip wasn't a dream 6:41 How much are flight tickets to NZ? 7:36 Air NZ has the best plane food 8:45 Plane was damn smelly 10:40 Extreme fear of flying 12:31 Ming Yue almost died during a flight * 14:55 First impression of Auckland 17:51 Funny scooter story 20:00 Food in Auckland: Hit or Miss? 20:40 The ONLY thing you should eat in NZ 22:47 The best gelato in Auckland 24:39 Meat in Auckland 27:00 Why we didn't go to Hobbiton 29:08 Flying to Queenstown 29:20 Ming Han almost committed a crime?! * 34:22 CRAZIEST way we got to the hotel 38:51 Ming Yue bodyslammed an old lady 40:41 The most magical surreal weird experience 43:50 Activities in Queenstown 47:04 Onsen damn ons 48:17 The OG bungee jump 48:50 Going on a wine & beer tour 50:28 Visiting a farm on an island 54:41 Night life woohoo woohoo 55:49 Closing thoughts on the trip 59:03 Don't drink lake water 1:02:59 Budget for NZ

It's a clear, cold winter night in the Nordic. Ice coats the branches of the trees, and snow covers the ground. But you've discovered a warm, cozy hot spring, where your mind and body can find deep relaxation and calm.Want access to an ad-free, 8-hour version of this episode? Try Deep Sleep Sounds Premium free for 7 days: https://sleepsounds.supercast.com/.Create a mix of your favorite sounds by downloading the Deep Sleep Sounds App at: https://deepsleepsounds.onelink.me/U0RY/app.Having an issue with Deep Sleep Sounds or want to ask us a question? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions.

The guys are back this week with part 2 of Stevens trip to Tokyo.

I bet you can't wait to tuck into your new banquette with your morning coffee or to slip into your Onsen tub…once your remodel is finished. But I'm here to tell you that you don't have to wait until everything is finished to enjoy your remodel. You can enjoy every phase of your remodel, from planning to leading to living in your finished home! In Today's Episode You'll Hear:The Remodel Serenity Prayer…well, sort of. How to approach your remodel like an adventure!Where to focus to make sure you accomplish what matters most.Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/1401

Today we are joined by Nick Mercs, because he's in the thumbnail which means he is here with us in person this is not clickbait Nick Mercs is actually here. I would never just bait you guys for impressions, you know me, you can trust me I wouldnt do that to you. Anyways, topics today include anti-straight bigotry, nick mercs and timthetatman being capital G Gamers, shipping Haustinabi and more. Hope you enjoy! Also this weeks bonus episode is a 1:1 Hasan Austin power hour for all the Haustinabi fans in chat so go check it out.