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Japan's image as a sophisticated country with a solid, unique traditional culture is well placed. For example, every year around 130,000 Shinkansen bullet trains run between Tokyo and Osaka, bolting through the countryside at speeds of up to 285 kilometers an hour and boast an average arrival delay of 24 seconds. Think about that average, sustained over a whole year! Such amazing efficiency here is combined with basically no guns, no drugs, no litter, no graffiti, very little crime and the people are so polite and considerate. If you step on their foot in the crowded subway cars, they apologise to you for getting their foot in the wrong place. If you drop your wallet there is a close to 100% chance of you getting it back, intact. Considering all of the above and with the biggest concentration of Michelin three star restaurants in the world, no wonder Tokyo is the best city in the world to live in. Once Covid is contained, put Japan on your bucket list folks, you won't regret it. Yet sales professionalism is still so far behind, by Western standards. I am going to make incredibly broad, general statements here, but actually they are true for most salespeople in Japan. How do I know this? We have been teaching sales training here since 1963 and these are the things companies consistently ask us to fix. Let's highlight a few things which may surprise you about sales in Japan. Asking for the order is avoided. Saying “no” is culturally taboo, so the best way to avoid having to say it or to hear it, is to save everyone's face and leave the outcome deliberately vague. There are shelves of books in English on how to close the sale, many are in translation, but not a great take up here as yet. When the seller meets any resistance from the buyer, the first reflex is to drop the price by 20%. Western sales managers would be apoplectic if this was the default objection handling mechanism. Here defending your price, through explaining the value, is thrown overboard and simple price point reductions are the preferred lever. Objection handling skills are weak, because the seller sees the buyer not as a King but as a God. The seller's job is to do everything God wants. The salespeople are predominantly on base salary and bonus remuneration arrangements, so not much commission sales “fire in the belly” going on here. Salespeople love the spec, the data, the detail and are not so keen on the application of the benefits. How do we know this? I am a buyer here too and in they come bearing their catalogue, flyer or their slide deck to take me through all the details. Surprisingly, they never rise above the spec waterline to talk about value or benefits or how to apply the benefits. It is the same in our sales classes and we see this phenomenon in the role play sequences. Salespeople struggle to think about what the spec represents in terms of the benefits to the buyer. This opens up the can of worms about understanding buyer needs. By any definition, getting straight into the detail of the product or service, without asking the buyer any questions, is insanity. Yet this is normal here. So much for all that slick American consultative sales jive. We are back to the God problem. The seller must not brook God's displeasure by rude behaviour, such as asking questions about what are their firm's problems. Ergo, the buyer completely controls the sale's conversation. They demand the pitch be made straight up, so that they can lacerate it, to make sure all the risk has been cut out. Buyers are incredibly risk averse in Japan. This a zero default, no errors, no mistakes business culture. This is great as a consumer of course. However, the seller is not considered a partner here, more of a slave to the buyer's every whim and demand. So the Japan business sales process is pretty “refined”. There are only three steps. The salesperson opens with their pitch, then we move immediately to client objections. Next, the buyer will get back to you, but probably not. How does any business get done here? Please see the next section! Sellers really prefer to concentrate on existing clients, rather than running around trying to find new clients. They rely on the firm brand to do all the prospecting work, rather than their skill as a professional in sales. Hunters are a rare breed of salesperson in Japan, as everyone prefers being a farmer. This is probably true of everywhere, because obviously it is much easier to keep the business going, than to start a new piece of business. Japanese salespeople just take it to new heights of speciality. Salespeople never think to ask permission of the buyer to ask questions. Such a simple thing, but so hard to break out of your own cultural context to actually execute. Once we teach them how easy it is, the scales literally fall from their eyes and they become true believers in asking questions, before introducing anything about the detail of their solution line up. The first foreigners who lived in Japan in the late 19th Century often described Japan as a “topsy turvey” world, because so many things were opposite to what they were used to back in Europe and America. The differences are what makes it so fascinating and why I have been here for 36 years and am never leaving. These differences are also a big business opportunity too, as many companies have found, including ourselves. See you over here after Covid!
石破茂首相とベセント米財務長官石破茂首相は、大阪・関西万博の関連イベント参加のため今週訪日するベセント米財務長官と会談する方向で調整に入った。 Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is considering holding a meeting with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who is set to visit the World Exposition in the western Japan city of Osaka this week, Japanese government sources said Tuesday.
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is considering holding a meeting with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who is set to visit the World Exposition in the western Japan city of Osaka this week, Japanese government sources said Tuesday.
Settle into the hum of an Osaka café while Miku from Miku Real Japanese and I draw random question cards that spark memories of the shows and movies we've binged this year. Our casual chat unpacks natural conversational Japanese, everyday vocabulary, and cultural quirks you won't find in textbooks—perfect background listening on your commute, cook-up, or wind-down.
Episode 61: Show Notes The World Expo 2025 took place in Osaka, Japan, and Tom and Trevor had the pleasure of bumping into their old friend, Brennan Anderson. Brennan was our first-ever guest on this podcast, and we are thrilled to have him back as he walks us through his experience in Osaka. Brennan begins by explaining why he and his family chose to travel to the Osaka Expo before detailing how the Expo met most of his high expectations. After listing the various names that the World Expo is known as, we examine the level of research and planning needed to enjoy the Expo to the fullest, the problems we had with the complicated ticketing system, the highs and lows of Brennan's three days at the Expo, and appreciation for the sheer size of the Osaka installment. Then, we hear our guest's thoughts about traveling with a one-year-old, his general food experience at the Expo, his advice for when and where to shop as a tourist, and highlights from the rest of his time in Osaka and Japan. We also marvel at Japan's kid-friendliness, general accessibility, and incredible nationwide hospitality. To end, Brennan details his travel itinerary including the airlines, cities, hotels, and transportation options he utilized, and shares his final thoughts on traveling in Japan. Key Points From This Episode: [00:00] Welcoming Brennan Anderson back to the show – our very first guest on this podcast. [01:30] Understanding what drew him to visit the 2025 World Expo in Osaka, Japan. [02:33] Whether the Expo met his expectations, and the Expo's various name iterations. [04:25] The level of planning and research needed to explore and enjoy the Expo fully. [07:30] Fallouts from an unnecessarily complicated ticketing system. [11:11] Brennan walks us through the highs and lows of his three-day Expo experience. [12:15] The Saudi Arabia pavilion, the size of the Osaka Expo, and the Australian pavilion. [16:03] Brennan's thoughts on traveling and navigating the Expo with a one-year-old. [18:52] His food experience, a hilarious baby food mix-up, and his advice for when to shop. [26:12] Highlights from his time in Osaka when he and his family explored the city. [27:04] Praise for Japan's kid-friendliness and general accessibility. [29:08] The train to Tokyo, food in Japan, and Japanese hospitality. [35:59] Brennan's travel itinerary – airlines, cities, public transport, and hotels. [38:59] The ins and outs of the Conrad Osaka, and attendance numbers at this year's Expo. [44:30] Final thoughts on traveling in Japan and Expo Osaka, 2025. Quotes: “The Osaka Expo was huge.” — Brennan Anderson [13:58] “We're learning how to travel with a baby. – You can't do as much as you can without kids, but seeing things through his eyes and what he pays attention to as a one-year-old is really rewarding.” — Brennan Anderson [16:18] “Japan, in general, is very kid-friendly [and] very accessible.” — Brennan Anderson [16:41] “It's one of those things that kind of connects you to an area. It's great when your kids are able to make friends with somebody local and run around for a little bit. It really just feels like a local experience. It's a lot of fun.” — Brennan Anderson [27:56] “Everything we had was delicious. Neither my wife nor I are really that big on Japanese food, but we really loved everything we had.” — Brennan Anderson [31:27] “Everybody was just so friendly, so hospitable, and really just made you feel at home.” — Brennan Anderson [32:30] Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Brennan Anderson on Instagram Episode 6: Full-Time Travel with Brennan Anderson World Expo 2025, Osaka Osaka Castle Finnair Conrad Osaka Thomas Kim on X Trevor Mountcastle on X The Milenomics Podcast Network
Today we talk with Khôi, founder of the rock band Kurrock which blends Vietnamese and Japanese to create a unique musical experience. Khoi explains what it's like creating a band in Japan, working with the cultural differences, navigating challenges, and finding Kurrock's musical identity.Follow Khôi and Kurrock:https://www.kurrock.net/enhttps://www.instagram.com/kurrockofficialhttps://www.youtube.com/@KURROCKhttps://x.com/kurrockofficialhttps://www.facebook.com/KURROCKOfficialhttps://www.tiktok.com/@kurrockofficialFollow us on our social media:https://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshortshttps://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanSubscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/
Sozialronn II, Kritik vu Stater LSAP u Logementspolitik, Lëtzebuerger Droneproduktioun, Ierfgroussherzog Guillaume zu Osaka a Concert vum Gast Waltzing.
Sozialronn II, Kritik vu Stater LSAP u Logementspolitik, Lëtzebuerger Droneproduktioun, Ierfgroussherzog Guillaume zu Osaka a Concert vum Gast Waltzing.
Jenn and Doug dive into how social media shapes global perceptions of Japan—both the good and the misleading. From viral content to common myths, they explore what's real, what's exaggerated, and why it matters.------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, Threads: @kreweofjapanpodcast & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode!Support your favorite NFL Team AND podcast! Shop NFLShop to gear up for football season!Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan! ------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------Tickets to Kanpai on the Bayou JSNO Event CalendarJoin JSNO Today!
Video essayist IdolismJ joins to look at Buriki One, SNK's under the radar attempt at making an MMA fighting game! We dig deep into this obscure fighter, the Hyper Neo Geo 64, orange hair, and how it's a perfect time capsule for a moment in Japanese pop culture history. In the feature, I take you inside Capcom Osaka, the company's biggest merch store in Japan!Follow our guest!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IdolismJBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/idolismj.yase.world(0:00) - IntroGames(0:48) - Buriki One w/ IdolismJFeature(39:57) - Capcom Store OsakaNews(49:25) - New stores and events at Shibuya ParcoSocial media:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tokyogamelife.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/TokyoGameLifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyogamelifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyogamelife/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tokyogamelifeWebsite: https://tokyogamelife.com/Like and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!
Theemen haut: 2. Sozialronn, CSV-Bilan, Verdikt Steve Duarte an d'Weltexpo zu Osaka.
VOV1 - Cùng với 157 quốc gia và vùng lãnh thổ khác, Việt Nam đã đi được một nửa chặng đường tại Triển lãm thế giới Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Nhật Bản, với nhiều dấu ấn được khắc ghi trong lòng bạn bè quốc tế.
Theemen haut: 2. Sozialronn, CSV-Bilan, Verdikt Steve Duarte an d'Weltexpo zu Osaka.
大阪・関西万博会場で開かれた、東北6県の祭りが一堂に会する「絆まつり」、6月15日、大阪市此花区大阪・関西万博は13日で開幕から3カ月を迎える。 Local governments in Japan have been enhancing tourism promotion at the ongoing World Exposition in the city of Osaka in western Japan as three months will have passed as of Sunday since the six-month event began on April 13.
大阪・関西万博の会場に向かう人たちで混雑する東ゲート前、12日午前、大阪市此花区会期終盤は来場者が集中し、入場券を持っていても万博会場内に入れない可能性も―。 General visitors to the World Exposition in the western Japan city of Osaka are expected to exceed 10 million within Sunday, which marks three months since the six-month event started April 13.
General visitors to the World Exposition in the western Japan city of Osaka are expected to exceed 10 million within Sunday, which marks three months since the six-month event started April 13.
I palinsesti autunnali Mediaset con Massimo Scaglioni, professore di storia ed economia dei media all’Università Cattolica e direttore del Ce.R.T.A. (Centro di Ricerca sulla Televisione e gli Audiovisivi).Roberto Bolle, reduce dal suo spettacolo all’Expo 2025 di Osaka, ha tante novità in serbo.Johnson Righeira torna con il singolo “Chi troppo lavora (non fa l’amore)”.In libreria per Gallucci Editore "Raccontami Vinicio. Capossela in vivavoce" di Riccardo Bucciero.
The police department of Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, has cracked down on a "tokuryu" loosely organized crime ring comprised of anonymous members for allegedly forcing about 130 underage girls into prostitution around the country under harsh conditions.
Local governments in Japan have been enhancing tourism promotion at the ongoing World Exposition in the city of Osaka in western Japan as three months will have passed as of Sunday since the six-month event began on April 13.
Pivot Family — you asked, and here we are. Your favorite trio is back: Ryan Clark, Fred Taylor, and Channing Crowder reunite to break down the real stories behind this summer's hottest headlines. From sports and culture to relationships and personal growth, the guys tackle life's toughest pivots—and how one decision can change everything. As always, it's raw, honest, and layered with perspective—locker room wisdom served with laughs, truth, pain, and growth. Lists and rankings are just opinions, and you know what the people say about opinions, so this week, the crew reminds us why impact over income is often the better path. They dive into the cost of fame and the price of trusting the wrong people—like Rams star Puka Nacua's public relationship fallout, and how young athletes with good hearts often get burned. Tyler Lockett's story of remaining a virgin until marriage at 30 opens up a powerful conversation on discipline, faith, identity, and resisting the pressure to perform—on and off the field. But you already know—Channing's take is going to have you in tears laughing, the things he comes up with is just one of a kind! When it comes to sports and culture no topic's off limits: Cam Newton's callout of Jayden Daniels—was it personal? RC says this was a moment Cam should have taken a chance to be wrong instead of go for the sophomore slump chatter. Gillie da Kid's “young bulls ain't taking my spot” energy—is that confidence or stuck in old ways? Asante Samuel coming for Chris Carter—what does it say about legends letting go or how OG's treat rising stars? Then things get a little more serious.... Naomi Osaka's emotional return to the spotlight sparks a vulnerable dialogue on mental health, pressure, and what it means when even greatness doesn't feel like enough. The guys speak openly about loss, injuries, failure, and the quiet battles no one sees. And finally, with Texas devastated by recent flooding, they reflect on how life can shift in an instant—regardless of status or success. Tragedy doesn't discriminate. And as always, The Pivot is about more than just moving on—it's about moving forward with intention, purpose, and gratitude. We hope this episode gives you something—a laugh, a new perspective, or the clarity you didn't know you needed, because that's what family is for! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we sit down with Janelle, a former Nasa operations engineer, and current Flight Director working on lunar missions at a private space company in Tokyo. We dive into what it's like working in such high stake environments, what it takes to carry out a space mission, manning the control center, and the endless opportunities space exploration means for mankind. Hear all about her journey working with space, and also how quitting a dream job as a literal rocket scientist at NASA for an opportunity in Japan has changed her perspective on working in the industryFollow us on our social media:https://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshortshttps://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanSubscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/
自民党の森山裕幹事長と中国の何立峰副首相超党派の日中友好議員連盟会長を務める自民党の森山裕幹事長は11日、中国の何立峰副首相と大阪市内で会談した。 Japanese ruling party executive Hiroshi Moriyama and visiting Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng held talks in the western Japan city of Osaka on Friday, apparently focusing on beef trade.
Japanese ruling party executive Hiroshi Moriyama and visiting Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng held talks in the western Japan city of Osaka on Friday, apparently focusing on beef trade.
Mit 500 Kilometern pro Stunde soll bald die neue Magnetschwebebahn durch Japan rasen. Ein technisches Megaprojekt, das Milliarden kostet. Aber der Trassenbau von Tokio bis Osaka verzögert sich, weil Bewohner einer Präfektur Sorge um ihre Natur haben. Tobias Landwehr, Regine Mathias, Andre Zantow www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de, Weltzeit
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In this episode we talk with Justin, a journalist who is based in Hokkaido working on rural revitalization programs. Justin explains the ways in which programs aim to keep lesser known rural communities alive through revitalization efforts including tourism PR, social programs, and a variety of other ways of stimulating the local economy. We also talk about what it's like living in Hokkaido with it's rich and unique cultural history, and the ways in which it can feel like an entirely different country from Japan.--Follow Justin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinarandallhttps://justinrandall.studio.sitehttps://www.instagram.com/justinarandall_Follow us on our social media:https://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshortshttps://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanSubscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/
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Hii leo jaridani tunaangazia mafuriko katika Jimbo la Texas, Marekani, na shairi linaloenzi siku ya Kiswahili Duniani. Makala inamulika haki za watu wenye ulemavu hususani wanawake, na mashinani tunakwenda Osaka nchini Japani kunakofanyika maonesho au EXPO2025, kulikoni?Umoja wa Mataifa umeonesha mshikamano mkubwa na watu wa Jimbo la Texas, Marekani serikali kufuatia mafuriko makubwa yaliyotokea Ijumaa na kusababisha vifo hasa vya watoto na uharibifu mwingine mkubwa.Kuelekea siku ya Kiswahili duniani hapo Julai 7 mwaka huu ikibeba maudhui “Kiswahili: zama zilizopita, sasa na zijazo” kwa lengo la kutathimini ukuaji na mabadiliko katika ligha hiyo adhimu leo tunakupeka Nairobi Kenya kwenye mpango wa kujitolea wa Umoja wa Mataifa UNV apmbapo mmoja wa wafanyakazi wa mpango huo mghani wa mashairi Jescah Muyia ameamua kuienzi lugha hiyo kwa shairi murua.Makala inaturejesha Zanzibar Tanzania katika sehemu ya mwisho ya mahojiano baina Flora Nducha wa Idhaa hii na Katibu Mkuu wa Wizara ya Maendeleo ya Jamii, Jinsia, Wazee na Watoto, Bi. Abeida Rashid Abdallah kuhusu ujumuishwaji wa watu wenye ulemavu ungana nao.Na katika mashinani, kuanzia Aprili 13 hadi Oktoba 2025 huko Osaka nchini Japani kunafanyika maonesho au EXPO2025 ikileta nchi na mashirika ya Umoja wa Mataifa maudhui yakiwa Kuumba Jamii za siku zijazo kwa maisha yetu. Banda la Umoja wa Mataifa limedadavua maudhui hayo na kuwa kujikita kwenye Kuungana kwa Mustakabali Bora washiriki wakionesha masuala tofauti tofauti ikiwemo onesho la picha likisimamiwa na mpiga picha kutoka Ufaransa. Mhusika anafafanua.Mwenyeji wako ni Assumpta Massoi, karibu!
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Home-grown rice is a key part of Japanese culture, identity and politics, dating back thousands of years. So much so that any disruption can spark a wave of consumer anger, reaching even the highest echelons of power. But as the country grapples with a shortage of the grain, locals are asking whether it's finally time to learn to love the imported version. Reged Ahmad speaks to the Guardian's Japan and Korea correspondent, Justin McCurry, in Osaka.
In questa conversazione con Ludovico Diaz, CEO di NTT DATA Italia, parliamo dell'Expo di Osaka e della partecipazione all'evento di NTT DATA. Dal 26 al 28 settembre a Torino Chora&Will Days, il primo festival di Chora e Will: scopri il programma e come partecipare su days.chorawill.com Firma la proposta di legge di iniziativa popolare per chiedere una legge sul voto fuorisede: https://shor.by/GcvZ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Think you know Japanese alcohol? Think again. In this episode, the Krewe dives into shochu — Japan's most beloved distilled spirit that somehow still flies under the radar outside the country. We sit down with Christopher Pellegrini, founder of Honkaku Spirits and one of the world's leading voices on shochu, to break it all down. Whether you're new to shochu or looking to deepen your understanding, this episode is a great place to start. Kanpai!Tickets to Kanpai on the Bayou ------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, Threads: @kreweofjapanpodcast & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode!Support your favorite NFL Team AND podcast! Shop NFLShop to gear up for football season!Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan! ------ Past Food & Beverage Episodes ------Craving Ramen ft. Shinichi Mine of TabiEats (S4E11)Hungry For Travel ft. Shinichi of TabiEats (S3E15)Sippin' Sake ft. Brian Ashcraft (S1E19)Talking Konbini: Irasshaimase! (S1E3)------ About Christopher & Honkaku Spirits ------Christopher on IGHonkaku SpiritsJapan Distilled Podcast------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event CalendarJoin JSNO Today!
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Day 5 of Wimbledon 2025, Andy Roddick is here to recap some of the highlights! Emma Raducanu and Aryna Sabalenka ended the night with Sabalenka advancing. Alcraz, Fritz, Anisimova, and Jarry all continue into the Round of 16 while Fonseca, Osaka, Keys, and Svitolina fall from the tournament. Stay tuned for tomorrow and we will see you on Day 6! COMMENT BELOW What have you thought of 2025 Wimbledon so far? Check out the Served Merch! https://store.servedpodcast.com/
Ben Shelton needed just 71 seconds to get the job done against Rinky Hijikata – 6-2, 7-5, 6-4. The American 10th seed served out the match to love, and with an ace on match point, to book his place in the third round. Lucy asked Shelton to talk about the technical changes he has made this season and how they have impacted his grass-court game. The 10th-seeded American's next opponent will be Marton Fucsovics after the Hungarian lucky loser won the one-set shootout against Gael Monfils final score was 6-4, 1-6, 4-6, 7-6(5), 6-4. This match was also carried over from Day 4 after being suspended for bad light. La Monf got broken at 2-2 and was unable to recover. In his post-match presser, Monfils spoke about what he thought went wrong in the decider. Naomi Osaka made a great start against Anastasia Pavlychenkova taking the first set but lost in three – 3-6, 6-4, 6-4. The four-time Grand Slam champion trailed 0-3 in the second and third sets, before drawing level but serving at 4-5 in the decider, Pavlyuchenkova broke and took the match. Osaka was understandably low during press but did give a positive, upbeat answer in response to a question from a Japanese journalist. Madison Keys, the sixth seed, lost 6-3, 6-3 sets to Laura Siegemund which was in keeping with the top seeds falling in the first week at SW19 – Aryna Sabalenka is the only top-10 seed left in the top half of the women's draw. Was a puzzling defeat for the American who seemed to struggle with the German's variety. Listen out for post-match press snippets from Shelton, Monfils and Osaka. Grab a FREE ticket to our Wimbledon watch party at Playbox at Box Park Croydon for the 6th July! https://boxpark.co.uk/events/black-spin-global-wimbledon-watch-along/ Rate, review and share on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Audioboom. And join the conversation on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and Bluesky. For daily tennis updates: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackspinglobal Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlackSpinGlobal TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blackspinglobal Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/blackspinglobal.bsky.social GET OUR MERCH HERE: https://blackspinglobal.com/collections Leslie Allen, interviewed by Chinyere Nwonye, Nov 19, 2021, for the Arthur Ashe Oral History Project, an initiative of Arthur Ashe Legacy at UCLA. The oral history is from the Center for Oral History Research, University of California. Credits for instrumental: Caught in the Middle (Instrumental) by Amarent, Free Music Archive, CC BY
Taoiseach Micheál Martin wraps up his four-day visit to Japan today with a visit to Hiroshima where he will lay a wreath at the cenotaph commemorating those who died after the United States dropped an atomic bomb on the city in 1945.It's been a hectic few days with an itinerary that included the opening of Ireland House in Tokyo, which at more than €20 million is the largest capital project overseas since the foundation of the State, as well as a visit to Osaka to visit the Irish pavilion at Expo 2025, an international exposition that is expected to attract more than 28 million people.Irish Times Beijing-based correspondent Denis Staunton explains why this visit is so timely and why it has focused on an economic relationship that has doubled in size over the past decade.He also explains the deep interest in Irish culture that has been building in Japan, from the development of Irish pubs to the thriving branch of Comhaltas.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by John Casey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today we talk with Sanyutei Kouseinen, one of the few foreigner professional rakugo performers. We talk about the differences between Western and Japanese comedy, what it's like to perform the traditional Japanese art as a foreigner, and the hard apprentice journey one must take to become a rakugo storyteller.Follow Sanyutei Kouseinenhttps://www.instagram.com/sanyuutei_kouseinenhttps://www.youtube.com/@sanyuteikouseinenhttps://kouseinen.comFollow us on our social media:https://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshortshttps://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanSubscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/
Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 3 of the 2025 Championships at Wimbledon. He breaks down big opportunities for Osaka, Raducanu, and Anisimova, debates if anyone can challenge Alcaraz in the bottom-half of the draw, previews Day 4, plus SO much more!! Don't forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Episode Bookmarks: Big Names, Big Opportunities - 4:50 Seeds Continue to Tumble - 21:10 Who's the favorite? - 29:12 Upsetes/Going the Distance - 39:40 Everything Else Day 3 - 44:50 American Update - 49:20 College Update - 50:30 Day 4 Preview - 52:20 _____ Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets
We had rain on Day 3 at the Championships which caused a slight delay to proceedings. When play did begin, Madison Keys wasted no time against Olga Danilovic, winning in straight sets. Naomi Osaka also secured an impressive straight-sets win over last year's ladies doubles champion Katerina Siniakova. Felix Auger-Aliassime took the first set against Jan-Lennard Struff before the German secured the second. Their match, tied at one-set-all, was suspended due to bad light and will resume on Day 4. Elsewhere, last year's runner-up and this year's fourth seed Jasmine Paolini fell in three sets. Frances Tiafoe lost to an inspired Cameron Norrie in four and Gabriel Diallo, involved in the match of the day, went down in five epic sets to fifth seed Taylor Fritz. Listen out for post-match press snippets from Keys, Osaka, Tiafoe and Diallo. Grab a FREE ticket to our Wimbledon watch party at Playbox at Box Park Croydon for the 6th July! https://boxpark.co.uk/events/black-spin-global-wimbledon-watch-along/ Rate, review and share on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Audioboom. And join the conversation on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and Bluesky. For daily tennis updates: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackspinglobal Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlackSpinGlobal TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blackspinglobal Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/blackspinglobal.bsky.social GET OUR MERCH HERE: https://blackspinglobal.com/collections Charlie Pasarell, interviewed by Yolanda Hester, June 20, 2023, for the Arthur Ashe Oral History Project, an initiative of Arthur Ashe Legacy at UCLA. The oral history is from the Center for Oral History Research, University of California. Credits for instrumental: Caught in the Middle (Instrumental) by Amarent, Free Music Archive, CC BY
Political Correspondent, Paul Cunningham interviews performers taking part at an Expo of Irish Culture and Art, which will take place in Osaka tonight in the presence of Taoiseach Mícheál Martin.
Round 2 of Wimbledon 2025, Jon Wertheim recaps Day 3 where seeded players continue to fall while some hold strong. Notably, Jasmine Paolini falls to Rakhimova leaving Sabalenka as the only female Top 5 player left in the tournament. Tiafoe, Lehecka, Shnaider, Vekic, all fell to upsets today while Raducanu, Osaka, Alcaraz, Keys, and Fonseca advance to Round 3. Stay tuned for tomorrow and we will see you on Day 4! Check out the Served Merch! https://store.servedpodcast.com/
#wimbledon2025 #tennis #livetennis #tennis2025 #rg #rg2025 #rolandgarros #rolandgarros2025 #eala #alexeala #alexandraeala #draw #livedraw #reaction #wta #atp #tennisplayer #atptour #atptourcalendar #wtatour #wtatourcalendar #sw19 #frenchopen #frenchopen2025 #wimbledon #rg #joaofonseca #fonseca #rio #braziltennis #fonsecalive #joaofonsecalive #fonsecalivefree #fonsecastream #rafa #rafanadal #novakdjokovic #igaswiatek #iga #iganation #vamosrafa #nole #nolefam #alcaraz #carlosalcaraz #janniksinner #swiatek #rybakina #raducanu #emmaraducanu #qualies #sw19 #groundspass #thequeueBecome a member of the Talking Tennis community and enjoy perks such as emojis, badges and exclusive content:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP7UDVQocV665yTn30vBJVA/joinCheck out our website...https://www.talking-tennis.com/Subscribe to our podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/43f2LvpQA7rxGbaRXqRMxHApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/talking-tennis/id1652349752Amazon Music: https://podcasters.amazon.com/podcasts/1e8c717a-0be6-4145-adf5-aee32501a1aeFollow us on...Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalkingTennisTTFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkingTennisTTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtennistt/COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favour of fair use and no copyright infringement is intended.#tennis #live #livestream #free #commentary #watchalong #talkingtennis #LiveTennis2024 #LiveTennis #LiveCommentary #TennisLive #sports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On a scorching hot day at SW19, Frances Tiafoe, Madison Keys, Felix Auger-Aliassime, Jasmine Paolini, Naomi Osaka and Gabriel Diallo all secured first-round wins. Some found their path through to the second round easier than others. We discuss and share post-match press snippets from Tiafoe, Osaka and Diallo. Grab a FREE ticket to our Wimbledon watch party at Playbox at Box Park Croydon for the 6th July! https://boxpark.co.uk/events/black-spin-global-wimbledon-watch-along/ Richard Evans, interviewed by Yolanda Hester, July 9, 2021, for the Arthur Ashe Oral History Project an initiative of Arthur Ashe Legacy at UCLA. The oral history is from the Center for Oral History Research, University of California. Instrumental: Caught in the Middle (Instrumental) by Amarent, Free Music Archive, CC BY
Episode 161: The Devil is Lose in Osaka and Paris! (John Wick Ch. 4)Good Morning, picking up right we are staring to wrap up our John Wick journey with the newest Episode of the Not Funny Guys Present's: Off the Reels, the internets #1 podcast on Public libraries with books on dueling regulations. This is episode 161 of the internets most talked about movie podcast and we're going back to the well and mending our ticket that the family tore up. Today we're talking about the fourth movie in the John Wick saga, John Wick: Chapter 4. A film that, teaches us that revenge is a dish best served with….fuck it, Revenge is going to hurt everyone, but only one Babayaga can survive. We are your favorite Ne'er-do-wells the Not Funny Guys, I am Claus, and i'm joined by my two co-host the other members of the Not Funny Guys, Dr. I am Clauss, & The Wise I Am KLAUS and together we are the Not Funny Guys. Gentlemen it's that time again, that time when we meet up and I explain how I might have a poltergeist in my house, Gentlemen, let me remind you, What Time IS IT? it's time to say the thing…..IT's Clobbering TIME!!!!!!Next Week: From the World of John Wick: Ballerina (2025)Follow us, like us, comment, share and MORE!!!Questions?Follow us, like us, comment, share and MORE!!!Email us at: NotFunnyGuys.OffTheReels@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram: @not_funny_guys_presents Follow us on Twitter/X: @NotFunnyGuysPodFollow us on BlueSky: @The Not Funny Guys Follow us on TikTok: @nfg.offthereelsFollow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NotFunnyGuysPodcastWant to chat?The Ugliest of Words: https://a.co/d/dLnvQjqCheck it out!Acast: https://open.acast.com/public/streams/6412512bc35e5800112d0bb3/episodes/682216f4ca7273465228c509.mp3Find the episode here: Or on Spotify at: https://open.spotify.com/show/6feiDCgMNynJ8fd6la2zikOr on Apple Pods at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/not-funny-guys-presents-off-the-reels/id1677589916Or wherever you get your podcasts.Please follow, like, share, and comment!Not Funny Guys! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Send us a textThis week,We kick off with Ancients Recovered, unpacking the latest Mythical encounters and your reactions on X. Then, it's time to celebrate Pokémon GO's 9th Birthday Event, where we break down the brand-new open article format, share highlights, and fill in any gaps with an Ian-led recap.Next up, our GO Fest Review splits into two parts:• Part 1 (New Jersey): Relive the best—and the “could-have-beens”—from our days as Notable Trainers around NY and NJ.• Part 2 (Paris): Discover what made GO Fest Paris so special, both inside the event grounds and beyond.We hear your WhatsApp voice messages, then preview Quaxly Community Day for July 2025.With Global GO Fest happening as this episode drops, we discuss our on-the-ground plans—where we'll be, what we're chasing, and why you still have time to join us live.We wrap with the epic Pokémon GO Europe Stamp Rally—what to expect & how to prep.Finally, we look at your #ShiniesOfTheWeek, where each host picks their favourite listener-shared shinies!The Gaming BlenderWe mash genres. We pitch games. You question our sanity.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showFind us on Niantic Campfire: CLICK MESend us a voice message on WhatsApp: +44 7592695696Email us: contact@incensedpodcast.comIf you'd like to buy merch, you can find us by clicking HERE for U.K. store, HERE for U.S. Oceana store or copy this link: https://incensedpodcast.myspreadshop.net/ for U.K. store or this link: https://incensed-podcast.myspreadshop.com/ for U.S. Oceana store!Hosted By: PoGoMiloUK, Ian Waterfall & Masterful 27. Produced & Edited By: Ian Waterfall & PoGoMiloUK. Administrators: HermesNinja & IAMP1RU5.Pokémon is Copyright Gamefreak, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company 2001-2016All names owned and trademarked by Nintendo, Niantic, The Pokémon Company, and Gamefreak are property of their respective owners.
Podcast Guest: Timothy Reid – From English Teacher to Award-Winning Musician and Game Industry Pro in Japan This week on the podcast, I'm thrilled to welcome Timothy Reid, a multi-talented artist and creator whose journey to success in Japan is nothing short of inspiring. Originally from North Yorkshire in the UK, Timothy moved to Japan […]
This episode of the Only Business Podcast asks a question most entrepreneurs avoid: Do you like yourself? We explore how self-perception quietly shapes pricing, leadership, boundaries, decision making, and long term business health. If you have been feeling stuck, scattered, or disconnected from your work, this episode will help you reconnect with the person behind the business and build from a stronger foundation.
Thinking of going vegan in Japan? This week, the Krewe chats with Leonore of itadakihealthy about navigating the unique challenges of being vegan in Japan. From hidden ingredients and dining tips to nutrition and travel advice, Leonore shares practical insights for plant-based living in & traveling to the Land of the Rising Sun.------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, Threads: @kreweofjapanpodcast & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode!Support your favorite NFL Team AND podcast! Shop NFLShop to gear up for football season!Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan! ------ Past Food & Travel Episodes ------Expo 2025: Japan on the World Stage ft. Sachiko Yoshimura (S6E2)Hanging Out in Hyogo ft. Rob Dyer (S5E14)Checking Out Miyagi ft. Ryotaro Sakurai (Guest Host, William Woods) (S5E5)Explore Matsue ft. Nicholas McCullough (S4E19)Craving Ramen ft. Shinichi Mine of TabiEats (S4E11)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)Natsu Matsuri Mania: Summer Festivals in Japan (S3E3)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)Japanese Theme Parks ft. Chris Nilghe of TDR Explorer (S2E4)Talking Konbini: Irasshaimase! (S1E3)Navigating Nippon: Where to Go in Japan? ft. Kay Allen of JNTO (S1E11)Matsue & New Orleans: Sister Cities ft. Dr. Samantha Perez (S1E2)------ About Leonore & itadakihealthy ------Ultimate Vegan Guide for Japan 2025itadakihealthy on IG (ENG)itadakihealthy on IG (JP)itadakihealthy Websiteitadakihealthy Linktree & Resources------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event CalendarJoin JSNO Today!
In this episode of the Only Business Podcast, we break down the new rules of business credit in 2025. From what lenders really look for to why your social media presence no longer matters, this episode uncovers the most common mistakes keeping entrepreneurs from getting funded. Listeners will learn how to prepare their financials, avoid predatory lenders, prove ROI, and build trust with underwriters. If you're serious about securing capital and growing your business, this episode is your blueprint.
The latest on California versus Trump over the deployment of military troops. Fire weather warning on tap for parts of L.A. County. L.A. Opera opens its fabulous closet for a once-in-a-decade costume sale. We went searching for the origins of a cola in Japan named "Los Angeles" -- and found a story about growing up in Osaka. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!Support the show: https://laist.com