Podcasts about Osaka

Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠Join The Normandy For Ad-Free NME, Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠ In this segment of Notorious Mass Effect, Analytic Dreamz delivers a concise breakdown of Stray Kids' major announcements: the release of their new single “RUN IT,” the upcoming EP THIS & THAT, and the full details of the RUN IT World Tour.Analytic Dreamz covers the June 24, 2026 release of “RUN IT,” the first pre-release track from the 8-track EP THIS & THAT arriving August 7, 2026. The discussion explores the music video's black-and-white minimalist aesthetic and the group's shift toward a darker, more mature visual direction.The segment also examines the RUN IT World Tour, including five Seoul shows at KSPO Dome in July and August, historic Japan dates where Stray Kids will become the first overseas male artist to headline Tokyo National Stadium, plus confirmed stops in Nagoya, Osaka, Fukuoka, Hong Kong, Taipei, Bangkok, and Singapore. Analytic Dreamz recaps the record-breaking dominATE Tour stats, festival appearances, concert film success, and the group's continued Billboard dominance. Perfect for Stay and K-pop fans seeking clear, up-to-date information.Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The annual meeting of the International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) is coming up July 8-11. If you are interested in stem cells, please tune into the sneak peek podcast of this meeting. And this is a sneak-peek of that sneak peek podcast. It's with the two program chairs of the meeting, Dr Fiona Doetsch from the University of Basel and Dr Nozomu Yachie from the University of British Columbia who also has a lab at the University of Osaka. (Art: J. Jackson) 

NJPW Dominion 6.14 In Osaka-Jo HallNJPW World Television Title MatchKonosuke Takeshita (c) defeats SANADA (8:24)No Disqualification MatchJake Lee defeats El Phantasmo (w/Jado) by referee's decision (9:40)Tag Team MatchTaichi & Yuya Uemura defeat TMDK (Ryohei Oiwa & Zack Sabre Jr.) (13:15)Singles MatchEl Desperado defeats Mistico (9:33)NEVER Openweight Title MatchAaron Wolf defeats Ren Narita (w/Dick Togo, Yoshinobu Kanemaru & Yujiro Takahashi) (c) (9:24) - TITLE CHANGE !!!IWGP Tag Team Title MatchUnited Empire (Great-O-Khan & HENARE) defeat Knockout Brothers (OSKAR & Yuto-Ice) (c) (21:30) - TITLE CHANGE !!!IWGP Global Heavyweight Title Three Way MatchShota Umino defeats Andrade El Idolo (c) and Drilla Moloney (16:20) - TITLE CHANGE !!!IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title MatchYOH defeats DOUKI (w/SHO) (c) (17:57) - TITLE CHANGE !!!IWGP Heavyweight Title MatchYota Tsuji (w/Shingo Takagi) defeats Callum Newman (w/Francesco Akira, Great-O-Khan, Jake Lee & Zane Jay) (c) (24:32) - TITLE CHANGE !!!#NJPW #AEW #ForbiddenDoor

Meet Matcha Samurai, a Japanese creator known for his infectious laugh. He sits down to talk to us about his identity as someone from Kochi, his life abroad in London, and being a creator with the role of assumed Japanese culture expert.A big thank you to our colleagues from ZenMarket for sponsoring this episode. Interesting in buying anything from Japan? Find out more here: https://go.zenmarket.jp/unpackingjapan--0:00 Intro1:07 Meet Matcha Samurai3:14 Interest in studying abroad6:02 Arriving in London10:32 Start as creator13:08 Role as defacto culture expert17:40 Thoughts on "JaPaN" as a Japanese21:42 Why he doesn't monetize his videos23:26 Career in London25:40 Trying not to get cancelled31:25 Topics he avoids33:14 On his unique laugh39:52 Looking back on 10 years in London47:11 Kochi people are different51:46 Where to go in Kochi56:47 Why everywhere in Japan is so different59:12 Looking back1:03:01 What to know coming to Japan--Follow Matcha Samurai: https://www.youtube.com/@matcha_samuraihttps://www.tiktok.com/@matcha_samuraihttps://www.instagram.com/matcha_samuraiFollow us:https://unpacking.jp/https://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanhttps://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshortshttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/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/

【図解】北陸新幹線延伸８ルート案国土交通省は１９日、北陸新幹線の未着工区間に関する与党整備委員会の会合で、八つの延伸ルート案の新たな試算を提示した。 Japan's transport ministry on Friday showed new cost estimates for eight candidate routes for the planned extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen bullet train line between Tsuruga Station in the central prefecture of Fukui and Shin-Osaka Station in the western prefecture of Osaka.

Japan's transport ministry on Friday showed new cost estimates for eight candidate routes for the planned extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen bullet train line between Tsuruga Station in the central prefecture of Fukui and Shin-Osaka Station in the western prefecture of Osaka.

This week on The Flagship: the life and career of "The Duke of Dorchester" Pete Doherty, a review of NJPW Dominion 6.14 in Osaka-jo-Hall, a look at the G1 announcements, NJPW's upcoming schedule, a check-in on Forbidden Door, AEW All In Wembley ticket sales, a review of NOAH's Neo Global Tag League finals, a preview of AJPW's Super Power Series show, and more!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on The Flagship: the life and career of "The Duke of Dorchester" Pete Doherty, a review of NJPW Dominion 6.14 in Osaka-jo-Hall, a look at the G1 announcements, NJPW's upcoming schedule, a check-in on Forbidden Door, AEW All In Wembley ticket sales, a review of NOAH's Neo Global Tag League finals, a preview of AJPW's Super Power Series show, and more!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

You're listening to Dirt Sheet Radio!!! Jon, Nick and Greg are jumping into a wild week across the wrestling world. We are covering the shifting landscape of streaming platforms, rumored management conspiracies, Hollywood crossovers, and major tournament predictions. Here is everything on the card for today's show: Is the Forbidden Door in the Room with Us?: Discussing the current state of AEW's cross-promotional partnerships and whether the magic of the Forbidden Door has started to fade. MyAEW Replaces Triller TV: Breaking down the massive shift as MyAEW becomes the new global streaming destination and pay-per-view home for independent promotions like PRODUCE, Limitless, and more. TNA's Implosion: Analyzing the ongoing management turmoil and talent walkouts. Is this seeming incompetence actually a calculated move to prepare the company for an imminent sale? King and Queen of the Ring Finals Predictions: Setting our picks for the climax of the prestigious WWE tournaments and who will take the crowns. Owen Hart Cup Finals: Looking ahead to the finals of the AEW tournament and predicting who will take home the ultimate prize. AEW: The Musical: Reacting to the bizarre leaked audio and rumors of a jukebox musical based on the rise of All Elite Wrestling. Drew McIntyre Goes Hollywood: The Scottish Warrior is making himself comfortable outside the ring, officially joining the cast of The Last Druid alongside Russell Crowe after wrapping up Highlander. Tiger Mask Sets Double Retirement Matches: Honoring the legendary career of Tiger Mask IV as he prepares for his final bouts against Black Tiger and "Dynamite Kid" Tommy Billington. WWE at the White House: Discussing the recent appearance and crossover of WWE superstars in the nation's capital. NJPW Dominion: Previewing the massive upcoming card at Osaka-jo Hall and the championship implications for New Japan Pro-Wrestling. AEW Dynamite 06-17-2026 Recap: A complete breakdown and review of all the action and storyline progression from this week's Wednesday night flagship

Innovation may look obvious from the leader's chair, but it often looks like extra work from the team's chair. Leaders may say, "We need to keep innovating," but employees hear, "Here comes another initiative on top of everything else we are already doing." In Japan, this resistance can be even stronger because change often feels risky, disruptive and uncomfortable. People have routines. They know how to do their current work. They are competent, comfortable and busy. The leadership challenge is not merely to announce innovation. The real challenge is to sell the need for innovation so clearly that the team understands why standing still is more dangerous than moving forward. Why do leaders need to sell the need for innovation? Leaders need to sell innovation because most employees do not automatically see change as attractive, urgent or safe. They may already feel overloaded, sceptical or tired from previous initiatives that disappeared without results. Innovation sounds exciting in strategy meetings, but it can sound painful at the frontline. In Japanese organisations, SMEs, multinationals and B2B service firms, people often worry about risk, mistakes, extra workload and unclear benefits. If the boss simply talks about "better, higher, further, faster," the team may mentally check out. The leader must connect innovation to business survival, client value, productivity and personal relevance. Do now: Start by asking what the team is likely to resist, not what the leader wants to announce. How should leaders prepare before presenting innovation? Leaders should prepare by analysing the audience's knowledge, experience, biases and likely resistance. Innovation persuasion begins with understanding the listeners before crafting the message. A team of engineers, salespeople, administrators or senior managers will each hear the same innovation message differently. In Japan, where consensus-building and risk avoidance often shape decision-making, leaders must anticipate objections early. Has the team seen failed innovation campaigns before? Do they believe management will support the work? Are they worried about resources, time or blame? Preparation means mapping these concerns before the presentation. Do now: List the audience's likely objections and build answers into the talk before anyone raises them. Why should leaders design the closing first? Leaders should design the closing first because the desired final impression determines the whole presentation. If the close is vague, the rest of the talk will wander. This feels counterintuitive, but it is practical. Before designing the opening, leaders must know the one message they want people to remember. Is the goal to gain agreement for innovation time? Secure resources? Encourage experiments? Change behaviour? The close forces the speaker to boil the ocean of possibilities down to one essential point. That clarity then shapes the examples, evidence and alternatives used throughout the presentation. Do now: Write the final sentence first. Make it so clear the team can repeat it after the meeting. How can leaders state the organisational need for innovation clearly? Leaders should state the need for innovation in one short, direct paragraph that explains the problem and the objective. The team should understand the point within two seconds. A clear statement might connect market pressure, customer expectations, digital transformation, labour shortages or productivity problems to the organisation's future. In Japan's post-pandemic workplace, leaders cannot rely on long hours or old routines to solve every challenge. The statement should not drown people in proof yet. Its job is to create immediate understanding. The supporting evidence comes later, but the first statement must be unambiguous. Do now: Create a two-second innovation statement: the problem, the risk and the objective. What kind of story helps teams accept innovation? A brief, concrete story helps teams accept innovation because it lets them picture the need before being told the conclusion. Storytelling turns abstract change into a visible business problem. The story should include people the team recognises, a specific location, timing, season and situation. For example, a missed client opportunity in Tokyo, a competitor's faster response in Osaka or a productivity bottleneck in a regional office can show why the current way is no longer enough. If the story is vivid and concise, listeners may reach the leader's conclusion before the leader states it. That is persuasion doing its job. Do now: Use one short story that makes the cost of not innovating obvious. Why should leaders present alternative solutions? Leaders should present several credible alternatives because teams trust a strategic comparison more than a single imposed answer. Options reduce resistance and show the leader has done the work. Offer three workable solutions and explain the pros, cons, costs and risks of each. Then present the preferred solution last, because people often remember best what they heard most recently. If the recommended choice is to invest team time and resources into innovation, explain why it beats the other alternatives. In Japanese organisations, this comparison also helps internal consensus because stakeholders can see the logic. Do now: Present three options, make the innovation option strongest, and explain why it is the best path. Final Summary Selling innovation is a leadership presentation, not a casual team announcement. The design order matters: prepare the audience analysis, design the close, clarify the organisational need, build a story, compare alternatives, choose the best solution and then craft the opening. The delivery order is different: open strongly, state the need, tell the story, present alternatives, recommend the best solution and close with clarity. Most importantly, rehearse. Treat this internal talk like a major client presentation because the stakes are high. Leaders are asking people to leave the comfort zone and enter uncharted territory. That requires persuasion, structure and conviction. Author Bio Dr. Greg Story, Ph.D. in Japanese Decision-Making, is President of Dale Carnegie Tokyo Training and Adjunct Professor at Griffith University. He is a two-time winner of the Dale Carnegie "One Carnegie Award" (2018, 2021) and recipient of the Griffith University Business School Outstanding Alumnus Award (2012). As a Dale Carnegie Master Trainer, Greg is certified to deliver globally across all leadership, communication, sales and presentation programs, including Leadership Training for Results. He has written several books, including three best-sellers — Japan Business Mastery, Japan Sales Mastery and Japan Presentations Mastery — along with Japan Leadership Mastery and How to Stop Wasting Money on Training. His works have been translated into Japanese, including Za Eigyō (ザ営業), Purezen no Tatsujin (プレゼンの達人), Torēningu de Okane o Muda ni Suru no wa Yamemashō (トレーニングでお金を無駄にするのはやめましょう), and Gendaiban "Hito o Ugokasu" Rīdā (現代版「人を動かす」リーダー). Greg also publishes daily business insights on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter, and hosts six weekly podcasts. On YouTube, he produces The Cutting Edge Japan Business Show, Japan Business Mastery and Japan's Top Business Interviews, which are widely followed by executives seeking success strategies in Japan.

Get 50% off Cardpointers+ - Track cards, automatically load Chase & Amex Offers + a lot more. Lock-in lifetime membership at half off. (affiliate) https://milestomemories.com/go/cardpointers/ Mark is back from Colombia, and this one's a full Cartagena trip report. He breaks down two nights at the Hyatt Regency Cartagena (a Category 3 gem on points) and three nights at the Dreams Karibana all-inclusive — including the food wins, the brutal heat, the black-sand "beachfront," island day clubs, a killer rooftop bar with a live saxophonist, and the $650 check-in mistake that has one Globalist swearing off Hyatt for good. Plus Shawn answers the Grand Hyatt Athens critics, American Airlines finally drops aircraft trading cards, and Choice Privileges quietly guts its Japan award chart (Tokyo and Osaka properties jumping from 8K to 20K+ points). Is Cartagena worth it? Watch and let us know in the comments. Episode Guide: 0:00 - Welcome to MTM Travel 0:25 - Grand Hyatt Athens: The Fallout 3:47 - American Airlines Trading Cards 5:30 - Choice Privileges Guts Japan 8:14 - CardPointers: 50% Off (Sponsor) 9:26 - Hyatt Regency Cartagena: Check-In & Rooms 11:06 - The Beach Reality & Island Day Trips 12:42 - Exploring the Walled City 13:44 - Umbrella Alleys & a Rooftop Bar with Live Sax 15:41 - Pools, Cheap Eats & Is Cartagena Worth It? 17:16 - Dreams Karibana All-Inclusive: The Food 18:31 - Friendly Staff & Entertainment 20:05 - A $650 Check-In Surprise 22:28 - Hyatt's Antiquated System & Did They Make It Right? 26:21 - Pro Tip: The Cancellation-Window Trick 27:57 - The VIP Lounge: Premium Booze & AC Escape 29:49 - Sharing Lounge Access + Italian Dress Code Drama 33:01 - Resort Condition: A Faded Old Conrad 35:31 - Final Verdict & Wrap-Up ✈️ Track your travel credit cards for free

Dana Miyoshi was born in Osaka, Japan and was adopted by his aunt and uncle who resided in Montana. He flew by himself on a plane from Tokyo to San Francisco when he was 2.5 years old to meet his new parents and grew up in Glendive, Montana. After graduating from high school, he spent one year at the University of Montana and then dropped out to join the U.S. Navy. He served for 11 years in the Navy and spent two whole tours and one partial tour in Japan, where he was able to reunite with his birth mother, grandmother, and various cousins. After the Navy, he worked in several roles around Los Angeles and finally finished his degree at UCLA. He continues to reside in Los Angeles where he works as the office manager for a civil engineering firm.Music by Corey Quinn

Meet Harald Naess, a trumpeter for the Kyoto Symphony Orchestra. He sits down to talk to us about moving to Japan, learning Japanese while finding a common language in German, and the differences in work ethic and performance in Japan.--0:00 Intro0:45 Meet Harald4:14 First music study6:35 Arriving in Japan10:00 Differences playing in Japan14:05 Japanese approach to music18:39 First performance in Japan24:00 Why Harald was selected28:12 Music is like noodles33:04 Impactful performances39:59 Orchestra group dynamics44:10 Bringing a younger audience45:17 Teaching Japanese students57:47 Looking back59:29 Sailing in Japan1:04:05 Getting a license1:08:56 Sailing experiences1:11:30 Why moving here was easy--Follow Harald:https://www.facebook.com/kyototrumpet/https://www.instagram.com/kyotoviking/https://open.spotify.com/artist/2xLfjz5BJ3y6LzJZP0YFIO?si=QMojHzocS52j8axopG12vgFollow us:https://unpacking.jp/https://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanhttps://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshortshttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/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/

I moved from Osaka — but why Fukuoka? In this episode, I walk you through the 8 reasons I chose my new home. I didn't just pick a city. I thought carefully about the lifestyle I wanted, what makes me feel happy day to day, and what I wasn't willing to give up. Fresh local food, nature within walking distance, no bears on the hiking trails, and a city that's lively without being overwhelming . Fukuoka checked a lot of boxes. If you've ever thought about where you'd want to live, or what your ideal everyday life would look like, I think you'll enjoy this one.

Adam was a pillar of the Chicago noise and grindcore scenes, booking and playing shows in the city extensively throughout the 2010s. He is the central member of WINTERS IN OSAKA, a noise group with a rotating cast of members and collaborators, many of whom are from metal and hardcore backgrounds. He now lives in Tokyo, where he runs Dismantle, producing T-shirts and novel merch items focusing on Japanese pro-wrestling, noise, grindcore, and his other special interests.https://dismantle.bigcartel.com/https://wintersinosaka.bandcamp.com/This episode is sponsored by Rural Isolation Project:https://ruralisolationproject.com/https://ruralisolationproject.bandcamp.com/Also brought to you by:Initial Shock IV - July 3-5, 2026 in Montreal, CAN - https://screamandwrithe.com/initialshock/White Centipede Noise is also a label, distro, and private noise record store based in Potsdam, Germany: https://whitecentipedenoise.com/Support the show

Highly pointless presentations are everywhere, and they damage trust faster than most speakers realise. Whether the presenter is a government official, company president, senior executive or subject matter expert, audiences can immediately tell when the meeting is designed to inform them, persuade them or simply run down the clock. In Japan, formal presentations often include navigators, administrative announcements, slide reading, corporate videos and carefully managed Q&A sessions. Some of these elements can be useful. The problem begins when the format becomes a shield against real communication. If the audience feels ignored, delayed or manipulated, the speaker's credibility drops. Every presentation is a test of personal and professional brand. Why do some presentations feel pointless? Presentations feel pointless when the speaker appears more interested in controlling the room than helping the audience understand. If the session is designed to obscure, delay or avoid questions, people quickly lose trust. This happens in public-sector explanation sessions, corporate briefings, investor meetings and internal town halls. The audience may attend because they want answers, but the structure eats up time with administration, unnecessary slide reading or videos that add little value. In Tokyo, Osaka, Singapore, London or New York, the reaction is the same: frustration. Audiences do not mind structure. They mind being treated as if their questions are a nuisance. Do now: Design presentations to clarify, not conceal. Protect enough time for genuine audience questions. Why is reading slides to the audience a bad idea? Reading slides aloud is usually a waste of audience time because people can read faster than the presenter can speak. It also makes the speaker look underprepared and disconnected. In many Japanese business presentations, the president or senior executive reads slides prepared by underlings. Sometimes the speaker turns away from the audience, faces the screen and reads every line. That is deadly. PowerPoint, Keynote and Google Slides should support the message, not replace the speaker. A slide should be grasped quickly, while the presenter adds interpretation, context and conviction. Otherwise, the audience starts wondering why they came. Do now: Put only the key message on the slide. Explain the meaning, implications and action instead of reading the text. How should presenters handle hostile questions? Presenters should remove the venom from hostile questions, create thinking time and then answer the real issue calmly. The goal is not to win a fight; it is to maintain credibility. A navigator or moderator can paraphrase a hot question, stripping away the spiky bits before handing it to the speaker. This is a legitimate technique, but it does not remove the need to answer. In business, leaders often panic when challenged and rush straight into answer mode. That is when nonsense escapes from the mouth before the brain has caught up. A short cushion gives the speaker time to think and respond intelligently. Do now: Paraphrase the question, acknowledge its importance and take a breath before answering. What is the best way to create thinking time before answering? The best way to create thinking time is to use a cushion between the question and the answer. Even five seconds can dramatically improve the quality of the response. A cushion can be a request to repeat the question, a paraphrase or a neutral comment such as, "That is an important consideration." The point is not to dodge. The point is to stop the mouth from outrunning the brain. Everyone has experienced the killer answer arriving two hours too late. Professional presenters create mental space in the moment so they can answer with logic rather than panic. This works in Japan-based briefings, client meetings and global conferences. Do now: Practise three cushions before your next presentation so they sound natural under pressure. What should presenters do when they do not know the answer? Presenters should admit when they do not know the answer, promise to find it and follow up properly. Trying to snow the audience destroys trust. If the question is highly specific and outside what the presenter would reasonably be expected to know, honesty works. Say, "I don't have the answer to that at the moment, but let's exchange business cards and I will find it for you." Then move to the next question. If the question is central to the topic, not knowing is a black mark, but honesty is still better than bluffing. Audiences will forgive imperfection more readily than deception. Do now: Be transparent, take ownership and follow through. Never fake expertise in front of an audience. How can presenters protect their personal and professional brand? Presenters protect their brand by preparing thoroughly, rehearsing seriously and treating every talk as a public test of credibility. A weak presentation does not just damage the message; it damages the speaker. Every time leaders speak, they put their personal brand and company brand on display. Jet-setting VIPs, executives and experts sometimes assume their job is just to read a deck someone else prepared. That is dangerous. If they cannot answer obvious questions, explain the logic of decisions or engage the audience, the PR exercise can go wrong very quickly. Rehearsal exposes weak points before the audience does. Do now: Prepare, rehearse and practise Q&A. Make the audience feel their time was worthwhile. Final Summary Pointless presentations are not harmless. They waste time, weaken trust and damage brands. Audiences know when a session is designed to inform them and when it is designed to run down the clock, avoid scrutiny or hide behind slides. Professional presenters do the opposite. They respect the audience, simplify the slides, explain rather than read, handle questions calmly and admit what they do not know. Most importantly, they rehearse. Every presentation is a brand moment. Prepare thoroughly and people will look forward to hearing from you again. Author Bio Dr. Greg Story, Ph.D. in Japanese Decision-Making, is President of Dale Carnegie Tokyo Training and Adjunct Professor at Griffith University. He is a two-time winner of the Dale Carnegie "One Carnegie Award" (2018, 2021) and recipient of the Griffith University Business School Outstanding Alumnus Award (2012). As a Dale Carnegie Master Trainer, Greg is certified to deliver globally across all leadership, communication, sales and presentation programs, including Leadership Training for Results. He has written several books, including three best-sellers — Japan Business Mastery, Japan Sales Mastery and Japan Presentations Mastery — along with Japan Leadership Mastery and How to Stop Wasting Money on Training. His works have been translated into Japanese, including Za Eigyō (ザ営業), Purezen no Tatsujin (プレゼンの達人), Torēningu de Okane o Muda ni Suru no wa Yamemashō (トレーニングでお金を無駄にするのはやめましょう), and Gendaiban "Hito o Ugokasu" Rīdā (現代版「人を動かす」リーダー). Greg also publishes daily business insights on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter, and hosts six weekly podcasts. On YouTube, he produces The Cutting Edge Japan Business Show, Japan Business Mastery, and Japan's Top Business Interviews, which are widely followed by executives seeking success strategies in Japan.

It's the THREE HUNDRETH EPISODE of Wrestling Omakase (!!), and in very fitting fashion we are live from Japan! John is joined by first time guest Matt from their hotel room in Osaka for a full review of an eventful NJPW Dominion show from Osaka Jo Hall. Lots of live notes of course on the building and what the crowd was like in person as they break it all down match by match. A bit of a shorter episode than usual this week (the izakaya was calling us to be honest), but definitely a fun one!Follow Matt on Twitter: http://twitter.com/armanishoeFollow Wrestling Omakase on Twitter: http://twitter.com/wrestleomakaseFollow John on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/justoneenby.bsky.socialAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

James and Ruth discuss Osaka Pro's 2008 Osaka Hurricane event and give a match by match account of why this would be such an important event for the company. They also discuss the importance of the Luchas de Apuestas in Mexico and Japan and how Osaka Pro used that draw to fill a massive house in Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium with 6800 fans that companies still find hard to match to this day!

In this episode of the Smark Out Moment Smack Talk podcast, we break down the biggest HOT TAGS in wrestling this week, including WWE Money in the Bank moving to a new date, Sunday Night's Main Event, Steve Maclin leaving TNA Wrestling, predictions for NJPW Dominion 6.14 at Osaka-jo Hall, a look back at the AEW Summer Blockbuster Dynamite, Zaria winning the NXT Women's North American Championship, speculation on Tatum Paxley's main roster move and more.

Meet Sylvia Manchester, a self-titled Natural Born Diva working as an entertainer and drag bar host in Tokyo. She sits down to talk to us about her studies abroad, interest in queer literature, coming out, and the birth of the Sylvia Manchester character.A big thank you to our colleagues from ZenMarket for sponsoring this episode. Interesting in buying anything from Japan? Find out more here:https://go.zenmarket.jp/unpackingjapan--0:00 Intro1:07 Meet Sylvia Manchester6:35 First interest in drag7:54 Being gay in Tokyo vs. Britain12:10 Starting drag in Japan14:02 Queer literature and gay identity22:08 Start in drag bar24:54 Being closeted in a Japanese office27:37 Becoming a professional drag queen32:16 Golden Gai 35:45 Interest in Chanson41:30 Birth of Sylvia Manchester43:29 Busking in Tokyo47:15 Finding a place in the Tokyo drag community50:00 Translating Chanson to Japanese51:43 What Golden Gai is like58:32 Balancing drag and normal personas1:00:36 The Sylvia Manchester queendom1:03:40 Sylvia's literature reviews--Follow us:https://unpacking.jp/https://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanhttps://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshortshttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/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/

大阪維新の会以外の会派が欠席した「大阪都構想」の法定協議会の初会合、１２日午後、大阪市北区大阪市を廃止して特別区に再編する「大阪都構想」の３度目の住民投票に向け、大阪府・市は１２日、制度設計を担う法定協議会の初会合を市役所で開いた。 The Osaka prefectural and city governments Friday held the first meeting of a statutory council discussing a system for the so-called Osaka metropolis plan, with an eye toward an envisioned third referendum on the plan.

This week on The Flagship: rumors on CM Punk and his absence from WWE TV, whether wrestling reporters should report on rumors or not, plus a review the Best of the Super Juniors finals, a preview NJPW's Dominion, a review Osaka Pro's June 7 show, a review of AJPW's June 6 show, and the latest free agent updates on Steve Maclin, Shun Skywalker, Enzo Amore, and more!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on The Flagship: rumors on CM Punk and his absence from WWE TV, whether wrestling reporters should report on rumors or not, plus a review the Best of the Super Juniors finals, a preview NJPW's Dominion, a review Osaka Pro's June 7 show, a review of AJPW's June 6 show, and the latest free agent updates on Steve Maclin, Shun Skywalker, Enzo Amore, and more!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

You're listening to the 235th episode of Dirt Sheet Radio!  Jon, Nick and Greg are diving into a wild week across the entire professional wrestling landscape. From shocking legal settlements and surprising main roster call-ups to new streaming deals and the fallout from Dynamite, we are breaking down all the biggest stories you need to hear. Here is everything on the card for today's show: WWE/TKO Lawsuit Settled: Breaking down the sudden cancellation of the trial and the settlement in principle reached by Vince McMahon, Nick Khan, and others just as the walls were closing in regarding the Endeavor merger. TNA Management Turmoil: Discussing the "effective immediately" releases of Steve Maclin and Myla Grace after both requested their freedom, and what Maclin's desire to "stack bodies" elsewhere means for his free agency. Tatum Paxley's Next Move: Following her loss of the NXT Women's North American Championship to Zaria, we analyze Tatum Paxley's emotional goodbye to the NXT Universe and her impending move to the main roster. AEW Hits Tubi: The first 101 episodes of AEW Dynamite have quietly landed on the free streaming platform Tubi. We look at the significance of this massive library expansion and what it means for their media rights. CM Punk Rumors & Non-Rumors: Sifting through the latest noise, speculation, and factual updates regarding the Second City Saint's current creative direction. AEW Dynamite 6/10/2026 Recap: A full breakdown and review of all the action and storyline progression from this week's Wednesday night flagship. Owen Hart Cup: The latest developments, brackets, and standout performances as the prestigious tournament heats up. King and Queen of the Ring: Analyzing the fallout and future main event implications for the newly crowned wrestling royalty. Chad Gable & Ludwig Kaiser: Following up on their latest WWE trajectory and how their aggressive character evolutions are playing out on Monday Night Raw. Chelsea Green Goes Hollywood: Discussing the Hot Mess's latest crossover ventures outside the squared circle and what it means for her WWE television time. Undertaker & Rey Mysterio's CMLL Jab: Reacting to the legends' recent comments aimed at the historic Mexican promotion. NJPW Dominion Card: Previewing the massive upcoming event and the biggest title matches announced for Osaka-jo Hall. Best of the Super Juniors Finals: Highlighting the climax of the grueling tournament and what the winner's victory means for the Jr. Heavyweight division. Keith Lee Update: The latest news on the Limitless One's health status and potential timeline for an in-ring return. Stardom Excursions: Tracking the international movements of Stardom talent and the impact of these global cross-promotional excursions.

Meet Will, a host and content creator for Japan Gay Guide in Tokyo. He tells us about how his love for the band Perfume brought him to Japan, what being gay in Japan is like, and his work in LGBT tourism with Japan Gay Guide.--0:00 Intro0:46 Meet Will5:30 Arriving in Kagoshima10:35 Coming back to Japan17:49 Being gay in Japan vs. Sydney25:45 What is Japan Gay Guide?28:40 Japan as a safe haven32:58 Planning what to publish38:01 How views on LGBT have changed41:52 Where to go in Japan46:55 What's next--Follow Will: @willbennett2000 https://www.instagram.com/willbennett2000/https://www.tiktok.com/@willbennett2000Follow us:https://unpacking.jp/https://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanhttps://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshortshttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/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/

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just around the corner, Dan Orlowitz re-joins the Krewe to preview Japan's tournament outlook. We break down Samurai Blue's final roster, key players to watch, group-stage matchups, and what a successful World Cup would look like for Japan. Plus, Dan shares his predictions for the tournament's biggest surprises, disappointments, and who he thinks will be lifting the trophy when it's all said and done. Whether you're a diehard soccer fan or a once-every-four-years World Cup viewer, this episode is the perfect primer before kickoff. ------ About the Krewe ------ The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy! ------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------ Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode! Support your favorite NFL Team AND podcast! Shop NFLShop to gear up for football season! Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan!  ------ Past KOJ Sports-Related Episodes ------ Bridging Communities Through MLB Players Trust ft. Amy Hever & Chris Capuano (S6E18) Japanese Soccer on the World Stage ft. Dan Orlowitz (S6E6) Meet the J.League ft. Dan Orlowitz (S6E4) Kendo: The Way of the Sword ft. Alexander Bennett, 7th Dan in Kendo (S4E16) The Life of a Sumotori ft. 3-Time Grand Champion Konishiki Yasokichi (S4E10) Talking Sumo ft. Andrew Freud (S1E8) ------ About Dan Orlowitz ------ Dan's Socials & Writings J-Talk Podcast ------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------ JSNO Event Calendar Join JSNO Today!

@RuthIsAnOtter is back to guide us through Osaka Pro and their annual Light Heavyweight Tournament.

"My career, I like to say, is about saving the world one word at a time." "I love team building. I love creating something from nothing or growing it further." "Creating connection and engagement with people" is one of the hardest parts of leading remotely. "You need to show the vision, where you're going, and why that matters." "Leadership is really about unlocking the potential and power of those who report to you." Meghan Barstow is President of Edelman Japan, bringing a career defined by language, communications, adaptability and cross-cultural leadership. Her Japan story began thirty years earlier when she studied Japanese at Kansai Gaidai in Osaka after intensive language training in the United States. With an academic background in English literature and Japanese, she describes herself as "a woman who loves words," a phrase that neatly captures her professional journey. After university, Barstow returned to Japan through the JET Program, spending three years in rural Kagoshima as an ALT and CIR. That immersive experience deepened both her Japanese language capability and her understanding of regional Japan. She later worked for Hyogo Prefecture's business and cultural centre in Seattle, taught Japanese at a public high school, and returned to Tokyo to create business English textbooks before entering PR and communications through Adcom Group's Tri Media. Her career with Edelman began in Japan on the healthcare team when the office was still relatively small. She later moved to the United States, took time to hike the Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to Canada, and rejoined Edelman in Washington, D.C., where she developed her leadership capabilities across client leadership, sector leadership and employee experience. Her long-held ambition was to return to Japan and lead an office. She eventually came back as President of Edelman Japan, taking on the challenge of leading more than seventy people during the COVID era, much of it remotely. Barstow's leadership context is shaped by global communications, Japanese cultural fluency, remote transformation, employee engagement, trust-building and organisational change. Her adaptability in Japan comes not from a single posting, but from repeated immersion, reinvention and a deep belief that words, trust and human connection sit at the centre of effective leadership. Meghan Barstow's leadership story is a study in language, mobility, resilience and change. As President of Edelman Japan, she leads an organisation at the intersection of communications, marketing, trust, earned attention and cultural transformation. Her path to Japan did not begin with the usual clichés of pop culture or food. Instead, it began with a love of travel, a willingness to take on difficult languages and a desire to build a career through communication. Her first deep experience of Japan came as a student at Kansai Gaidai in Osaka. Later, through the JET Program, she spent three years in rural Kagoshima, an experience that gave her more than language ability. It gave her the kind of cultural immersion that helps a foreign leader understand Japan beyond Tokyo boardrooms. She went on to work in cultural exchange, education, publishing and eventually PR, where she discovered that communications felt like her "calling." Barstow's return to Japan as Edelman's country leader came after significant leadership experience in the United States, particularly in Washington, D.C. Yet the move back was not simply a geographic transfer. She returned to a Japan office undergoing transformation, in an industry where the boundaries between PR, marketing, advertising, digital and corporate communications had become increasingly blurred. Edelman's value proposition, as she explains it, lies in being independent, family-owned, grounded in earned attention and differentiated by decades of research into trust through the Edelman Trust Barometer. Her biggest challenge was not only strategy. It was connection. She took on the role during COVID and had not met most of her employees face to face. Leading a team of more than seventy people remotely required deliberate communication, listening and repetition. She used all-staff business updates, weekly written roundups, one-on-one meetings, roundtables, strategy workshops and "strategy spotlight" sessions to make the direction tangible. In Japan, where uncertainty avoidance, consensus and nemawashi matter, remote transformation made alignment even harder. Barstow's approach to change management is grounded in clarity, role modelling and personal experience. She believes leaders must show the vision, explain why it matters, gain manager buy-in and give employees direct experiences of the new strategy. This is especially important in Japan, where change can feel risky because it moves people from competence into uncertainty. The challenge is not simply to announce direction, but to help people understand it emotionally and practically. Her leadership style is also shaped by trust. She recognises that trust in Japan is hard-won, takes time and becomes even more difficult in a remote environment. She sees consistency, integrity, care and communication as central to building it. Employee engagement surveys, business performance metrics and informal feedback help her understand whether the organisation is moving, but she also recognises that Japanese survey responses can be culturally restrained. For her, improvement over time matters more than absolute scores. Her view of leadership is ultimately humble and enabling. She sees the leader's role not as personal heroics, but as unlocking the potential of others. Sometimes the leader stands in front, showing the way. Sometimes beside people, supporting them step by step. Sometimes behind them, cheering them forward. For foreign executives in Japan, her lesson is clear: the fundamentals of leadership may be universal, but the path to alignment, buy-in and trust requires patience, listening, nemawashi and respect for how decisions are actually made. Q&A Summary What makes leadership in Japan unique? Leadership in Japan requires a careful balance between hierarchy and bottom-up consensus. Meghan Barstow observes that people may defer to the leader and expect direction, while also expecting decisions to emerge through wider involvement and alignment. This creates a leadership paradox for foreign executives. They must provide vision and direction without bypassing the consensus-building process that helps people feel ownership. Japan's business culture places high value on listening, patience, nemawashi and relationship-based trust. Leaders need to spend more time preparing the ground before pushing major initiatives forward. This is not simply politeness. It is a practical requirement for gaining commitment and avoiding resistance. In Barstow's experience, one-on-one listening, roundtables and repeated communication are essential to helping people understand both the logic and emotional meaning of change. Why do global executives struggle? Global executives often struggle in Japan because they underestimate how much time alignment takes. In faster-moving Western environments, a leader may announce a strategy and expect the organisation to move. In Japan, the message may need to be repeated, discussed, localised and validated through multiple channels before people fully commit. Barstow's own challenge was intensified by remote work. She was leading more than seventy people, yet had not met most of them face to face. That made trust-building, employee engagement and emotional connection much harder. Global executives may also misread employee engagement data, because Japanese respondents often score more conservatively than employees in other markets. Barstow therefore focuses less on comparing Japan with global averages and more on whether the organisation is improving over time. Is Japan truly risk-averse? Japan is often described as risk-averse, but Barstow's experience suggests the issue is more nuanced. The deeper challenge is uncertainty avoidance. People may hesitate when change pushes them out of a known area of competence into a new environment where they may make mistakes or lose face. This is particularly important in Japan's quality-conscious, defect-sensitive culture. For leaders, the answer is not to criticise caution. It is to reduce uncertainty through explanation, involvement, repetition and evidence of progress. Barstow emphasises the importance of showing the vision, explaining why it matters and giving people personal experiences of the change. When employees see that a new way of working succeeds with clients or improves outcomes, the change becomes real rather than abstract. What leadership style actually works? Barstow's leadership style combines strategic clarity, listening, humility and persistence. She began her tenure by preserving existing communication rhythms, then spent her first months listening through one-on-ones and roundtables. After understanding what employees wanted and needed, she built a communication and engagement plan around strategy, business updates and practical learning. She also recognises the importance of the "frozen middle" — the layer of managers who can either accelerate or block transformation. In Japan, leaders need managers to champion the change, role model new behaviours and translate strategy into daily practice. A leadership style that works is therefore not only top-down. It is distributed, repeated and reinforced through many small touchpoints. How can technology help? Technology can support leadership, but it cannot replace human trust. Barstow used remote platforms, written updates, engagement dashboards, survey tools and virtual roundtables to maintain communication during COVID. These tools created visibility when informal office interactions disappeared. Written communication also helped employees absorb messages at their own pace, especially in a multilingual environment. Technology can also improve decision intelligence by giving leaders more data about employee engagement, business performance and organisational change. In the future, tools such as digital twins of organisational workflows could help leaders model bottlenecks, workload pressures or collaboration patterns. However, Barstow's experience shows that technology only helps when paired with listening, empathy and human interpretation. Does language proficiency matter? Language proficiency matters, but cultural fluency matters even more. Barstow's Japanese study, rural JET Program experience and repeated periods living and working in Japan gave her a deeper foundation than a short-term expatriate assignment would have provided. Her language background helped her connect with Japan, but her leadership effectiveness also comes from understanding context, patience and communication style. She also recognises that English can be challenging in remote settings, even for capable bilingual professionals. Written updates, clear repetition and structured communication help ensure people can process complex information. For foreign leaders, language ability is valuable, but the bigger issue is whether employees feel understood, respected and included. What's the ultimate leadership lesson? The ultimate leadership lesson from Barstow's experience is that leadership is about unlocking the potential and power of others. She does not see leadership as being centred on the leader's ego. Rather, it is about helping people grow, strengthening organisational capability and creating conditions where others can succeed. Her definition of leadership is flexible. Sometimes leaders must lead from the front, showing the way. Sometimes they stand side by side, supporting people closely. Sometimes they lead from behind, encouraging and cheering others forward. In Japan, the most effective leaders combine vision with patience, courage with humility and strategy with the deep human work of trust-building. Author Credentials Dr. Greg Story, Ph.D. in Japanese Decision-Making, is President of Dale Carnegie Tokyo Training and Adjunct Professor at Griffith University. He is a two-time winner of the Dale Carnegie "One Carnegie Award" (2018, 2021) and recipient of the Griffith University Business School Outstanding Alumnus Award (2012). As a Dale Carnegie Master Trainer, Greg is certified to deliver globally across all leadership, communication, sales, and presentation programs, including Leadership Training for Results. He has written several books, including three best-sellers — Japan Business Mastery, Japan Sales Mastery, and Japan Presentations Mastery — along with Japan Leadership Mastery and How to Stop Wasting Money on Training. His works have also been translated into Japanese, including Za Eigyō (ザ営業), Purezen no Tatsujin (プレゼンの達人), Torēningu de Okane o Muda ni Suru no wa Yamemashō (トレーニングでお金を無駄にするのはやめましょう), and Gendaiban "Hito o Ugokasu" Rīdā (現代版「人を動かす」リーダー). In addition to his books, Greg publishes daily blogs on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter, offering practical insights on leadership, communication, and Japanese business culture. He is also the host of six weekly podcasts, including The Leadership Japan Series, The Sales Japan Series, The Presentations Japan Series, Japan Business Mastery, and Japan's Top Business Interviews. On YouTube, he produces three weekly shows — The Cutting Edge Japan Business Show, Japan Business Mastery, and Japan's Top Business Interviews — which have become leading resources for executives seeking strategies for success in Japan.

Meet Lawson, a British creator who first came to Japan living in Kobe and Nishinomiya, where he quickly picked up the Kansai dialect. Now living in Tokyo, he's become known for his fluent dialect as a foreigner.A big thank you to our colleagues from ZenMarket for sponsoring this episode. Interesting in buying anything from Japan? Find out more here:https://go.zenmarket.jp/unpackingjapan--0:00 Intro1:07 Meet Lawson4:36 Learning Japanese7:41 Studying Japanese in university10:19 Coming to Japan16:11 Becoming a salaryman25:18 Origin of name Honmani Lawson29:51 Move to comedy videos36:39 How Japanese comedy works 41:42 Reacting to videos as a foreigner43:22 Learning Japanese comedy48:08 Does this interfere with your job?52:14 How comedy changed his life in Japan54:30 Looking back58:31 Impact of his platform--Follow Lawson: @honmanilawson https://www.instagram.com/honmanilawson/https://www.tiktok.com/@honmanilawsonhttps://honmanilawson.com/Follow us:https://unpacking.jp/https://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanhttps://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshortshttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/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/

Everyone keeps telling Neil how lucky he is — lucky to do what he loves, lucky to travel, lucky to work alongside his son. But what if "luck" is just a lazy word for the years of grind, sacrifice and uncommon decisions most people aren't willing to make? Recorded on the road in Osaka, Japan, this solo episode digs into whether luck is real at all. Neil unpacks a decade-long study by Dr Richard Wiseman at the University of Hertfordshire, which suggests lucky people aren't passive recipients of fate — they create their own fortune through identifiable, trainable traits. You'll learn the four research-backed characteristics that lucky people share — openness and flexibility, relaxed attention, trusting your intuition, and positive expectation — and how each one applies directly to building and growing your tutoring business. It's a practical, no-BS look at turning chance into opportunity. If you've ever been told you're "just lucky," this one's for you. KEY TAKEAWAYS Reframe "luck" as the by-product of doing difficult, uncommon things — the risks, the work and the sacrifice that others simply aren't willing to take on. Cultivate openness and flexibility: staying open to new experiences widens your "catchment area" for opportunity, which links directly to entrepreneurial risk tolerance. Adopt relaxed attention rather than constant worry — anxiety and rigid focus cause you to miss the opportunities and patterns hiding in plain sight. Train your intuition through practices like journaling and meditation, then trust your gut when making career and relationship decisions. Hold positive expectations for the future, because your brain sorts for what you expect — making optimism a self-fulfilling prophecy and a non-negotiable for success. QUOTES "It's not lucky if you get what you want, if you go where you want, and you're with whom you want." "Balance to me just means average, means mediocre. And I wouldn't be settling for that." "Lazy is a shortcut word. It's a placeholder that allows shallow minds to bypass the process of how success and mastery is actually built." "They didn't see the years of grind and sweat and sacrifice that gets you to a position where people think that you're lucky." "You always get what you expect because it's what you're looking for and it's what your brain sorts for." VALUABLE RESOURCES www.Neilcowmeadow.com info@neilcowmeadow.com HOST BIO Neil Cowmeadow is a maverick peripatetic guitar teacher from Telford with over 19 years' experience in the business of helping people. Learn how to start, grow and love your business with Neil's invaluable advice and tips without the buzzwords and BS! This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

REPORTAGE is now available in Japanese. James goes to Osaka for an informal book launch, speaks to the book's translator, and pays respects to a dearly departed Corbett Report member. And he even encounters some facial recognition gates along the way! Catch up on all the latest Japanese action in this week's exciting edition of The Corbett Report podcast.

This week, the 25th anniversary of Naruto is on the horizon, with a new anime slated, a new Pokémon experience announced for the 30th anniversary, and Minky Momo returns to theaters in November! Also, Yuri on ICE celebrates its 10th anniversary, the Adolescence of Utena film will play in North American theaters in June, and a seiyuu sues TikTok over the Generative AI use of his voice! Meanwhile in Japan, Lawson launches mini supermarket chain L Minimart, Osaka to host Hentai event, and no, it's not that you pervert...

Catherine, David and Matt wrap up another eventful day, headlined at Roland Garros by Aryna Sabalenka vs Naomi Osaka in the night session, and elsewhere in the tennis world by the news that Serena Williams is making a comeback. Part one - We discuss Sabalenka's statement win, how the match-up against Osaka reveals just how much she's improved as a player over the years, and the use of Sabalenka's drop shot. Elsewhere, victories for Diana Shnaider, Maja Chwalinska and Anna Kalinskaya are covered. Part two (22:04) - On an extraordinary day for Italy, we react to Matteo Arnaldi's crazy late night win over a devastated Frances Tiafoe, Flavio Cobolli s*** on his pants but still winning, and Matteo Berrettini making it back to a Grand Slam quarter-final. Plus, Felix Auger-Aliassime is quietly through to the last eight. Should he be the favourite to make the final? Part three - Day 10 Order of Play & predictions and our reaction to Serena Williams announcing her comeback (47:14)Become a ⁠Friend of The Tennis Podcast⁠Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠new merch shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Talk tennis with Friends on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Barge! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to receive our free ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt's Stat, mascot photos, Fantasy League updates, and more)Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@thetennispodcast)Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Roddick breaks down results from Day 9 of 2026 Roland Garros. Roddick talks through the big matches of the day including Frances Tiafoe falling to Matteo Arnaldi in 5 sets, Naomi Osaka falling to Aryna Sabalenka, and more. Andy then goes into a bit of a quarterfinal preview looking at João Fonseca and Jakub Menšík and how he thinks that matchup will go. COMMENT BELOW: Who is making it out of the Quarterfinals?

From the green room Sam & John join Stevie after John poetically introduces the show. The crew recaps a wild Roland-Garros Round of 16, led by Joao Fonseca's four-set win over Casper Ruud and a controversial line call that sparks a Hawk-Eye vs. linespeople debate. They hit Zverev's straight-sets win as he becomes a heavy favorite & 19-year-old Jodar rallying from two sets down vs. Pablo Carreno Busta. On the women's side, they react to the first women's night match in 3 years (Sabalenka vs. Osaka), Kostyuk upsetting four-time champ Swiatek, other results, quarterfinal predictions with a surprise guest, and an update on the Nothing Major bracket standings! https://bracket.nothingmajorshow.com/nothingmajor00:00 Roland Garros Cold Open00:28 Bloopers and Banter01:41 Show Setup and Guests02:07 Fonseca Upsets Ruud02:50 Hawk Eye Controversy04:07 Fonseca Forehand Power06:22 Zverev Takes Control08:19 JodarComeback Win09:53 Cobolli Adavances12:07 Felix and Berrettini Recap13:24 Kwame Match and Fine18:27 Night Match20:15 Swiatek Upset 22:22 Wild Third Set Drama23:23 Keys Collapses vs Schneider24:58 Iga Confidence Check25:31 Men's Quarterfinal Picks28:19 Special Guest Women's Picks30:33 Bracket Leaderboard Update31:43 Subscribe Banter and Wrap32:59 Final Goodbyes

Our CTC Live series continues from Roland Garros 2026! Host Dan Kiernan is joined by broadcaster Candy Reid and performance analyst Mike James to round up an extraordinary first week at the French Open.From Fonseca's stunning comeback against Djokovic to Sinner's shock exit in the heat, the drama has been non-stop. Dan also gives us a first-hand account of being at the tournament with his players, including a brilliant moment with Landaluce after his 5hr 58 minute epic.This is the place to go for a round-up of Roland Garros action from a coach's perspective.Key talking points:Jannik Sinner's shock exit to Cerundolo in the heat, with Mike noting odds of 12,500 to 1 on that result, and Candy raising an interesting theory about redheads and the MC1R gene explaining Sinner's struggles in extreme temperatures.Fonseca's extraordinary comeback from two sets down to beat Novak Djokovic, with Dan sharing what it was like to witness that match in person sitting next to the Fonseca family, and the panel debating whether it was Novak's Roland Garros farewell.Rafael Jodar continuing his run and the unprecedented state of the men's draw, with no former Grand Slam champion remaining in the last 16 for the first time since 1968.The injury crisis gripping the tournament?Marta Kostyuk beating Iga Swiatek and her remarkable mindset, with Mike sharing a powerful insight about her playing on the same day she received a photo of her family home being destroyed back in Ukraine.The Vallejo umpire controversy, with the panel giving a balanced take and calling for the matter to be put to rest following his apology.Each CTC Live episode streams on YouTube during the fortnight. Search Control the Controllables Podcast and follow our Instagram and Twitter for the latest live times!Chapters 00:00 Welcome and tournament atmosphere from Paris04:00 Sinner's exit, Hada's rise and the unprecedented men's draw08:00 Fonseca vs Djokovic, a match for the ages14:00 The injury crisis and the roof court debate22:00 Marta Kostyuk's mindset and win over Swiatek32:00 Women's draw quarter final preview40:00 Sabalenka vs Osaka preview and what to expect43:00 The Vallejo controversyYouTube: Control the Controllables Podcast Instagram: ctc.podcast Twitter (X): ctc__podcast TikTok: Control the Controllables PodcastThank you everyone for listening!Follow @ctc.podcast on Instagram to be the first to know when we are going live from Paris throughout the fortnight!Watch the full video version over on the Control the Controllables YouTube channel.

In "Serving Aces" Alexandra Stevenson and co-host Hugues Laverdiere talk Week One at the French Open.  The clay is hot, hot from extraordinary warm weather.  Two 19 year old men are bringing the youth factor to the French - Jodar and Fonseca.  Fonseca was playing his match against Rudd in front of the iconic Guga.  There were terrible calls and Alexandra and Ougi discuss what could have been.  Tiafoe brought drama by squaring off against his opponent at the net.  The French Open will crown first time champions in women and men.  Newsy notes includes the Western Conference Finals and the Eastern Conference Finals in the NBA.  Alexandra talks Osaka's couture looks and setting the tone for fashion with her coming years on Tour.  Alexandra and Ougi picked their winners after Week One. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As we round out our coverage of the Musicology era, we can't leave out the release of the EP/album C-NOTE and a “homeless” track, GlassCutter. All in all, a fun way to put a bow on this time period. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: TMATSPodcast@gmail.com

Since this was Saturday, we expected a tough crossword, and Malaika Handa and Erik Agard did not disappoint. Some of the clues were straightforward-ish, but others were definitely not for the faint of heart. We salute the constructors for their ingenuity, and our K-12 teachers for reminding us that, one day, what we'd learn would help us finish an NYTimes crossword

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Catherine, David and Matt review yet another dramatic day at Roland Garros, headlined by defeat for defending champion Coco Gauff to Anastasia Potapova.Part one - Women's draw. We discuss how Gauff's loss unfolded, the extraordinary level and resilience of Potapova, and where this leaves Gauff going into the grass court season. Plus, all the talking points from Amanda Anisimova's loss to Diane Parry, including #sneezegate, and a look ahead to Naomi Osaka's blockbuster clash with Aryna Sabalenka. How much chance does Osaka have? Could it possibly be night session?Part two - Men's draw (40:56) We get stuck into the wave of marathon matches, including emotional wins for Matteo Berrettini and Juan Manuel Cerundolo, as well as a massive opportunity for Francisco Cerundolo against Zachary Svajda. The only guy to win in straight sets was Flavio Cobolli. How far can he go?Part three - Redoing The Mix after a week of carnage and a Day 8 preview, including Swiatek vs Kostyuk and Ruud vs Fonseca (1:08:24).Become a ⁠Friend of The Tennis Podcast⁠Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠new merch shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Talk tennis with Friends on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Barge! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to receive our free ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt's Stat, mascot photos, Fantasy League updates, and more)Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@thetennispodcast)Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Pete Deeley interviews Ryan Hurst of GMB Fitness about how martial arts shaped his life and teaching. Hurst began martial arts in high school, visited Japan at 18, and an influential kendo instructor encouraged him to stay; a planned short exchange became 28 years in Japan, including training connected to police/self-defense groups and working eight years at a martial arts complex in a shrine. He emphasizes posture, breath, and mindset as core principles for both fighting and life. After moving back to the U.S. four years ago, injuries and cultural differences in training made him consider quitting, leading him to form the non-competitive, free "Jiú Kai" group focused on longevity and mutual benefit. He discusses judo maxims (maximum efficiency, mutual welfare/respect, and pausing to ask "is this necessary?"), training modes (maintenance, exploration, "monk mode"), and how being an outsider improved his coaching awareness. He previews a forthcoming book on staying on the mat forever.   00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 01:36 Martial Arts as a Life Path 02:55 Japan Exchange and Kendo Mentor 06:02 Posture Breath Mindset Framework 09:54 Coaches and Work Ethic Origins 11:40 Kendo Culture Shock and Proving Yourself 15:58 Shrine Dojo Years in Osaka 17:21 Joyful Hard Work and Longevity 20:34 Judo Maxims and Training Philosophy 22:51 Moving Back and BJJ Injury Wake Up Call 26:34 Starting the Jiu Kai Training Group 28:03 Training Without Rivalry 28:27 Almost Quitting Martial Arts 29:40 Osaka Castle Dojo Lessons 31:17 Practice Is Mindset 32:04 Maintenance Play Monk Modes 32:50 Aging Without Comparison 36:31 Longevity And Staying On 38:52 New Book Staying Forever 39:40 Injury Pivot And GMB 43:54 Outsider Experience And Ego 49:24 Awareness-Based Coaching 54:46 Jeans Guy And Farewell

Osaka-based Japanese experimental music and audiovisual collective VMO (Violent Magic Orchestra) is set to perform in Melbourne and Sydney next week. - 大阪を拠点に活動する日本の実験音楽／オーディオビジュアル集団 VMO（Violent Magic Orchestra）。来週メルボルンとシドニーでのライブが決まっています。SBSの日本語放送は火木金の午後１時からSBS3で生放送！火木土の夜10時からはおやすみ前にSBS1で再放送が聞けます。SBS日本語放送ポッドキャストから過去のストーリーを聞くこともできます。無料でダウンロードできるSBS Audio Appもどうぞ。SBS 日本語放送のFacebookもお忘れなく。

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

Tony is joined by his friend Stephen (slomo_delpo on twitter) to chat about Serena's big news, Roland Garros and more! They kiki about: Serena's rumored comeback update Jannik Sinner's wild loss Comparing Summer House's Lindsay Hubbard to this tournament What happens to the men's side now? Is this Osaka's most impressive tournament of 2026? Tennis players and why they need more fiber. For more from us, follow along on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

Send us Fan MailAndrea and Ryan dive into the wild history of Universal Studios Hollywood and how a simple studio tour evolved into one of the biggest theme park empires in the world.From classic monster movies and the iconic tram tour to blockbuster attractions based on Jaws, Jurassic Park, and Super Mario Bros., the duo explores how Universal changed the theme park industry forever. Andrea also shares highlights from her recent trip to Universal Studios Japan, including favorite attractions, food, and what makes the park such a unique experience.Follow us @grownasskidsclub

Dane Laffrey is a Tony Award-winning designer, creative and producer based in New York City. He studied at Australia's National Institute of Dramatic Art and resided in Sydney from 2002 - 2006. On Broadway he's designed the set for The Lost Boys (Palace) Maybe Happy Ending (Belasco) which won the 2025 Tony Award for Best Musical and for which Dane won Tony, Drama Desk Awards and Henry Hewes Awards, Parade (Jacobs) which won the 2023 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical; set and costumes for Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol (Nederlander), which he co-conceived with director Michael Arden and for which he is nominated for Hewes and Tony Awards; the 2018 Tony-winning revival of Lynn Ahren's and Stephen Flaherty's Once On This Island (Circle in the Square) for which he received Henry Hewes, Drama Desk and Tony Award nominations; set and costumes for the acclaimed Deaf West revival of Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater's Spring Awakening (Brooks Atkinson); set for the Broadway premiere of Sam Shepard's Fool For Love (Friedman). In New York, around the US, and internationally Dane has designed world premiere plays and musicals by writers including Todd Almond, Will Aronson and Hue Park, Nell Benjamin, Rachel Bonds, Nilo Cruz, Lindsey Ferrentino, David Greenspan, Noah Haidle, Lucas Hnath, Sam Hunter, Sarah Jones, Tom Kitt, Michael John LaChiusa, Dan LeFranc, Matthew Lopez, Craig Lucas, Charles L. Mee, Alan Menken, Kim Rosenstock, Martin Sherman, Jenny Schwartz, Stephen Schwartz and Jen Silverman. Dane's work in New York has been seen at theatres including Roundabout Theatre Company, Manhattan Theatre Club, Lincoln Center Theatre, The Public Theatre, Second Stage Theatre, Atlantic Theatre Company, Transport Group, MCC, Playwrights Horizons, B.A.M. Harvey, Vineyard Theatre, The Joyce, SoHo Rep., Labyrinth, The New Group and Rattlestick Playwrights Theatre, among others. His work has been seen at major theaters around the US including Center Theatre Group, The Geffen Playhouse, The Goodman, The Humana Festival, The Hollywood Bowl, The Old Globe, Huntington Theatre Company, Arena Stage, Dallas Theatre Center, Actor's Theatre of Louisville, Williamstown Theatre Festival, Baltimore Center Stage, Deaf West / Wallis Annenberg Center, Shakespeare Theatre D.C., Denver Center Theatre Company, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, South Coast Rep., Baltimore Center Stage, Seattle Rep., Woolly Mammoth, Two River Theatre, Goodspeed Musicals, The Studio Theatre D.C, Yale Opera, Long Wharf Theatre, Chautauqua Theatre Company, Signature Theatre Company, and others. Internationally, Dane has worked in Hamburg, Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, Oslo and throughout Australia. Dane has served on the advisory committee for Lincoln Center Theatre's LCT3 and as a guest artist / guest designer at Yale School of Music, The Juilliard School, NYU, Carnegie-Mellon University,  Interlochen Arts Academy, The University of Western Sydney and NIDA. He has served on the faculty of Purchase College. Dane won a 2017 Obie Award for Sustained Excellence of Set and Costume design and has been nominated for 3 Tony Awards, 3 Drama Desk Awards, an Outer Critics Circle Award, 9 American Theatre Wing Henry Hewes Design Awards, 5 Ovation Awards (winning 2), and a Sydney Theatre Award, as well as numerous regional accolades.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt sits down with Jack Crago - Running Warehouse employee and one of the most in-depth reviewers of Chinese running shoes - to break down performance, shoe tech, and his rapid progression in the marathon. Jack Crago Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jog.on.crago/ Jack Crago YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jogoncrago Train with Matt Fox: https://sweatelitecoaching.com/matt-fox/ Join the Supporters Club & Private Podcast: https://www.sweatelite.co/shareholders/ Contact Matt Fox: matt@sweatelite.co Matt Fox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/ Matt Fox Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359 Matt opens the episode by introducing Jack Crago and his unique pathway into running after a brain injury ended his involvement in contact sports. Jack shares how he started running around five years ago and quickly became interested in performance, progression, and finding more affordable gear through secondhand markets and platforms like Taobao and AliExpress. That curiosity evolved into detailed shoe reviews on Instagram and YouTube, with a strong focus on Chinese brands and how they compare to more established Western companies. Jack explains how this niche has grown rapidly, with innovation in foams, plates, and design now competing closely with the biggest brands in the sport. The conversation then shifts to Jack's own progression, including improving his marathon from 2:56 to 2:43 in Perth and then sub-2:40 in Osaka, alongside a half marathon around 1:12 and a 5K near 15:40. Matt and Jack discuss the role of consistent training, proper fueling, and building speed to support marathon performance. Jack breaks down his current shoe rotation, including the Dynafish Jiaoyan, Red A9 Ultra, Li-Ning Challenger, and Li-Ning Phaidon Elite 6, along with race options such as the Li-Ning Feiyeng Ultra 5/6 and Anta C10 Pro 2. He also shares insights into brands like Anta, 361, BMAI, Xtep, and Peak, highlighting where Chinese innovation is leading and where limitations still exist in global distribution. They also discuss broader topics including whether Western brands still hold an advantage, pricing trends, the impact of super shoes, and what emerging brands are doing differently. The episode closes with discussion around watches - with Jack favoring the Coros Pace 4 - and supplements such as creatine, beta-alanine, and bicarb. Timestamps: 00:00 - Meet Jack Crago 01:20 - Running origins 06:21 - Chasing performance 09:06 - Personal bests 11:32 - Fueling talk 12:03 - Rotation picks 17:35 - Anta and pricing 21:29 - 361 and BMAI deep dive 24:18 - Marathon shoe choice 25:27 - Old super shoe classics 26:48 - Do Western brands still win 27:09 - Fast Star race limits 27:43 - Why Chinese shoes are winning 29:17 - Small brands to watch 29:43 - Dowin hits and copies 31:17 - Berka and Xtep picks 33:53 - Kyodon favorites 35:17 - Peak and lab insights 37:55 - Will prices drop 41:52 - Nike retail reality 45:58 - Coros watch talk 48:32 - Supplements and margins 51:05 - Wrap up and where to follow

REPORTAGE is now available in Japanese. James goes to Osaka for an informal book launch, speaks to the book's translator, and pays respects to a dearly departed Corbett Report member. And he even encounters some facial recognition gates along the way! Catch up on all the latest Japanese action in this week's exciting edition of The Corbett Report podcast.