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Last time we spoke about the fall of Wewak. In June 1945, Allied forces, led by General George Stevens, intensified their campaign to capture the strategic town of Wewak in New Guinea. After years of grueling combat, they relentlessly pressed against entrenched Japanese defenses, including the remnants of General Mano's 41st Division. The Australians achieved critical victories by securing vital supply routes and establishing new airfields, facilitating their advance. By May 8, after intense fighting, Australian troops effectively seized Wewak Point, eliminating entrenched Japanese soldiers in bunkers and caves. Despite suffering casualties, the Australians distinguished themselves through bravery and tactical ingenuity. Ultimately, the successful capture of Wewak marked a pivotal moment in the Pacific campaign, showcasing the determination and spirit of the Allies as they pushed towards victory in the Pacific Theater, bringing an end to a crucial chapter of the war. This episode is Operation Downfall Welcome to the Pacific War Podcast Week by Week, I am your dutiful host Craig Watson. But, before we start I want to also remind you this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Perhaps you want to learn more about world war two? Kings and Generals have an assortment of episodes on world war two and much more  so go give them a look over on Youtube. So please subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry for some more history related content, over on my channel, the Pacific War Channel you can find a few videos all the way from the Opium Wars of the 1800's until the end of the Pacific War in 1945.  After the fall of Okinawa, the Allies were mopping up campaigns across the Asia-Pacific and planning for what was assumed to be the most cataclysmic battle yet, the invasion of the Japanese home islands. First we are going to travel back to Luzon. By mid-June, General Krueger's 6th Army had successfully captured all key objectives in northern Luzon, southern Luzon, and the area east of Manila, which serves as the capital of the Philippines. Although General Yokoyama's poorly equipped 41st Army had been rapidly scattered and forced into hiding, General Yamashita's Shobu Group still retained enough strength to continue its resistance in northern Luzon. The Shobu Group was primarily gathering its units in a desperate last-stand position along the rugged valley of the Asin River, an area known for its difficult terrain. Interestingly, General Krueger underestimated Yamashita's strategic intentions, still expecting him to make his final stand in the Cagayan Valley, located in the northern part of Luzon. With this assumption, Krueger believed that if General Beigthler's 37th Division could maintain its rapid advance towards Aparri, situated at the northern tip of Luzon, they might be able to conclude the Luzon Campaign in a pivotal stroke. However, intelligence indicated that units of the Shobu Group were retreating into the Cordillera Central mountain range, a formidable natural barrier, located between Routes 4 and 11. In response, Krueger ordered the 1st Corps to exert strong pressure on this mountainous region from the north, south, and west. To implement this strategy, General Swift directed the 6th, 25th, and 33rd Divisions to clear the supply route between Baguio and Aritao, ultimately sealing off Yamashita's last-stand position from the south. Meanwhile, Colonel Volckmann's guerrilla forces were instructed to advance east from Cervantes to capture the crucial junction of Routes 4 and 11 at Sabangan. Recognizing the importance of controlling key roadways, the 63rd Regiment was tasked with pushing up Route 4 to seize the strategic location of Kiangan. In the south, the 130th Regiment began probing southeast towards Pigkian, while the 20th Regiment continued to apply pressure on the remnants of the now-battered 2nd Tank Division. Ultimately, General Iwanaka's weakened forces narrowly avoided entrapment along the Bambang-Pingkian road, retreating northward via treacherous mountain trails and river valleys. They reached the Tubliao area just as early July arrived, illustrating the persistent and relentless nature of this campaign. Looking northward from Cervantes, Volckmann's guerrilla fighters launched attacks toward both Mankayan and Sabangan. By the end of June, their efforts had pressured the beleaguered 19th Division to hastily withdraw from Bontoc, a significant town located in central Luzon, and Sabangan. However, General Ozaki's forces maintained a formidable defensive position at the Lepanto Mine, an area known for its mineral wealth and strategic significance. On June 16, the 63rd Regiment began its advance up Route 4, which runs north through the central highlands toward Kiangan, a town that was critical for controlling the region. By the evening of the following day, American forces had successfully breached the defensive line established by the 105th Division at the Rayambugan Farm School, a local educational institution that was repurposed for military use during the conflict. Continuing their push, the 63rd Regiment encountered the main defenses of General Tsuda on June 19 along Route 4. However, over five days of fierce fighting, utilizing only one battalion for the attack, gained little ground for the Americans. Recognizing the need for greater force, they reinforced their assault on June 24. By June 26, the 63rd began to break through towards Hucab, a small settlement, and by June 29, they had overcome the last organized resistance in the area. Meanwhile, the 37th Division also made significant advances. Resuming its drive up Route 5 on June 17, the 148th Regiment successfully pushed forward to Naguilian, a town that marks a key waypoint on this route. Two days later, the front-line troops reached Bangag, yet here they encountered increased resistance. They were now facing elements of Major-General Yuguchi Shuntaro's 80th Brigade, which was attempting to move south along Route 5. In a series of running engagements from June 19 to 23, the 37th Division inflicted heavy casualties, killing over 600 Japanese soldiers and capturing nearly 285 more in the challenging fifteen-mile stretch between Bangag and Balasig. The remnants of the Yuguchi Force were ultimately forced to retreat eastward into the rugged and uncharted wilderness of the Sierra Madre mountain range, illustrating the intense and chaotic nature of the conflict. General Krueger deemed it essential to execute an airborne operation over the northern Cagayan Valley to ensure the success of the 37th Division's advance. It's possible that Krueger's motivation also stemmed from a desire to secure northern Luzon before the 8th Army took control of operations, which was scheduled for July 1. Despite contrary reports from various sources, including the United States Armed Forces in the Philippines Northern Luzon, 1st Corps, the 37th Division, and ALAMO scout teams, Krueger concluded that Japanese forces in the Cagayan Valley were retreating "in wild disorder on Highway 5 towards Aparri." It's worth noting that, in actuality, the general movement of Japanese troops had been southward for weeks, and no Japanese unit intended to take refuge in Aparri, a flatland area surrounded by mountains that made it a poor defensive position. Based on his assessment of the situation, Krueger decided that in order to achieve the complete destruction of the fleeing enemy forces, he would launch a vertical envelopment of airborne troops to close any escape routes and prevent the Japanese from evading capture in Aparri. Consequently, on June 21, Krueger ordered a battalion combat team from the 511th Parachute Infantry of the 11th Airborne Division to parachute near Aparri on June 23. However, on June 21, the Connolly Task Force entered Aparri without facing any opposition. By the evening of June 22, elements of the Task Force had advanced ten miles south along Route 5, managing to secure the Camalaniugan Airstrip, a crucial airfield integral to the logistics of both sides. Despite the successes of the reinforced Connolly Task Force, Krueger did not change his mind about the desirability and necessity for the airdrop. Instead, he concluded that the "seizure of Aparri without opposition by elements of the Connolly Task Force on 21 June 1945, together with the almost unopposed advance of the 37th Division, indicated clearly that the time had come for mounting the airborne troops to block the enemy's retreat in the Cagayan Valley." It is not clear just what retreat Krueger expected to block. On the morning of June 23, the paratroopers dropped into Camalaniugan unchallenged and immediately began their advance southward to make contact with the 37th Division. That same day, the 129th Regiment took over the offensive, heading north towards Tuguegarao, a significant town in the region. Tuguegarao fell without resistance by June 25. By nightfall, forward elements of the 129th had pushed ten miles beyond Tuguegarao, reaching the town of Iguig. The following day, June 26, the forces made contact with the paratroopers at the Paret River, further solidifying their position. By the close of June, Japanese resistance in the Cagayan Valley had subsided, and General Yamashita's Shobu Group, still capable of fighting, found itself encircled in a last-stand area that would become known as the Kiangan Pocket, named by the Filipino-American forces engaged in its reduction. As the campaign progressed, the last elements of the 25th and 33rd Divisions were relieved. General Gill's 32nd Division took over control of the Baguio-Ambuclao sector, while the bulk of General Hurdis' 6th Division assembled at Hucab. This marked a significant transition as it signaled the conclusion of operations for Krueger's 6th Army and Swift's 1st Corps. The command would soon shift to General Eichelberger's 8th Army and General Griswold's 14th Corps, who would carry out further operations throughout Luzon. General Griswold's plans called for relentless pressure to be maintained against the Shobu Group, which was concentrated in an area known as the Kiangan Pocket. In line with this strategy, Volckmann's guerrilla fighters continued their assaults towards key locations such as Mankayan, Sabangan, and Bontoc. The 126th and 127th Regiments advanced north along Route 11 and into the Agno Valley, engaging mixed forces from the 58th Independent Mixed Brigade and the 19th Division. Simultaneously, the 20th and 63rd Regiments were preparing to renew their attack against the 105th Division located at Kiangan, as the advance led by General Hurdis had been halted by torrential rains that had severely damaged roads and bridges. Meanwhile, the 1st Regiment made its own push northward along Route 4 towards Banaue, a town famous for its rice terraces and mountainous landscape. On July 9, Volckmann's 15th Regiment finally secured Sabangan. The following day, the 11th Regiment captured Bontoc while the 66th Regiment began to break through the defenses set up by General Ozaki in the Lepanto Mines-Mankayan area. By July 12, Kiangan fell to the 63rd Regiment; however, they soon faced even heavier rains, which compelled General Hurdis to halt his advance once again. On July 20, the 1st Regiment reached Banaue. The next day, they made contact with elements of the guerrilla 11th Regiment at Polis Pass before turning east along Route 389. Here, they aimed to engage a concentration of around 2,500 Japanese soldiers from the 103rd Division and the 4th Air Division. Back in the west, Mankayan also fell on July 20. Five days later, elements of the 15th and 66th Regiments made contact at the junction where Routes 11 and 393 intersect. The 19th Division was withdrawing into the upper Agno Valley to establish defensive positions, blocking the northern, western, and southern approaches to Toccucan, a small but strategically important area. The 15th and 121st Regiments began their assaults toward Toccucan, but they soon encountered remnants of the 19th Division, who proved to be still capable of effective resistance. At the same time, the 66th Regiment moved south along Route 11 to establish contact with troops from the 32nd Division, pressing the offensive forward. Looking east on July 24, the 20th Regiment took over positions at Kiangan and began an advance towards Kiangkiang and the Asin River. However, the Americans encountered greater resistance than anticipated along this route, making only a meager gain of three miles by August 15. At the same time, other units were dispatched south towards Tubliao to block the retreat of General Iwanaka's remaining forces. On July 29, elements of the 66th and 127th Regiments finally established contact near Gambang. They then shifted east into the Agno Valley, close to Buguias, and initiated a southward drive to link up with the 126th Regiment, which they successfully met on August 8. By August 15, Volckmann's guerrillas found themselves four miles short of Toccucan from the northwest and a mile and a half short from the west. In the eastern front, elements of the 1st and 11th Regiments advanced south from Banaue along Route 390, reaching a point about five miles south of Banaue by August 9. That same day, they also cleared Route 389 to the east, securing additional pathways for movement. Additionally, during this time, the 37th Division conducted vigorous patrols east of the Cagayan River, pushing enemy troops deeper into the Sierra Madre mountains. Unfortunately, this relentless pressure resulted in an estimated 1,000 Japanese casualties by August 15. Throughout a month and a half of grueling fighting in steep, treacherous terrain and under miserable weather conditions, the Filipino-American forces struggled to project any significant strength into the Asin Valley. They suffered approximately 1,650 casualties in total. In contrast, the 8th Army estimated that Japanese casualties during the same period reached around 13,500, with many killed or succumbing to starvation and disease. This marked the effective conclusion of the Luzon Campaign, a campaign that would soon be overshadowed by Japan's surrender. General Yamashita estimated in June that he had sufficient supplies to sustain his forces until mid-September. Given the scale of effort the 8th Army was willing to dedicate to the campaign between July 1 and August 15, it seems likely that Yamashita would have met this deadline. When food supplies were depleted, Yamashita planned for his most effective remaining troops to attempt a breakout from the Asin Valley into the mountains of far northwestern Luzon, where he hoped to find more provisions. Those not involved in the breakout were to conduct banzai attacks along all fronts to cover the retreat of the main forces. Yamashita anticipated that whether or not the breakout succeeded, it would signal the complete disintegration of his forces. He even planned to commit hara-kiri amidst the chaos of battle. As a result, the end of the war arrived about a month before Yamashita was prepared to officially acknowledge his defeat. By any measure, the Shobu Group accomplished the delaying mission that Yamashita had envisioned. Throughout the 6th Army's control of operations on Luzon, the maximum commitment of major ground forces against the Shobu Group included four reinforced U.S. Army infantry divisions, one separate regiment combat team, an armored group, Volckmann's , and the Buena Vista Regiment. When hostilities ceased on August 15, the Shobu Group was still "entertaining" three reinforced divisions: the 6th, 32nd, and 37th. Additionally, it had a significantly strengthened, the Buena Vista Regiment, and various other guerrilla units. After the war concluded, approximately 50,500 Japanese troops emerged from the mountains of northern Luzon, with nearly 40,000 of these coming from the Asin Valley's last-stand area. Ultimately, the war ended with about a third of the Shobu Group's peak strength still alive and capable of conducting organized and determined delaying operations. It is clear that, over the seven and a half months since January 9, the Shobu Group executed a remarkably effective delaying action. Despite the circumstances, the 14th Area Army had achieved its objective of tying down as many Allied forces as possible in Luzon. This diversion was critical, as it allowed the Japanese Empire valuable time to fortify its defenses in the Home Islands.  Reflecting back to January, General Prince Higashikuni Naruhiko's General Defense Command was operating with a modest force for the land and air defense of Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu, and the Izu Islands. The primary focus had been on building naval and air power for Operation Sho-Go. In Kyushu and southwestern Honshu, the Western District Army, led by Lieutenant-General Yokoyama Isamu, consisted of only the 86th Division and the 12th Air Division. Meanwhile, the Central District Army, commanded by Lieutenant-General Kawabe Masakazu in central Honshu and Shikoku, had the 44th and 73rd Divisions supported by the 11th Air Division. To the northeast, in Honshu and the Izu Islands, General Fujie Keisuke's Eastern District Army maintained the 72nd Division, along with both the 1st and 3rd Imperial Guards Divisions, the 66th and 67th Independent Mixed Brigades, and the 10th Air Division. Additionally, Lieutenant-General Uemura Toshimichi's 36th Army was positioned as a mobile reserve in the Kanto and Shizuoka area, comprised of the 81st and 93rd Divisions, along with the 4th Tank Division. Further north, Lieutenant-General Higuchi Kiichiro's 5th Area Army had deployed the 7th and 77th Divisions, the 1st Air Division, and the 12th Air Fleet stationed in Hokkaido. It also maintained a mixed brigade at Karafuto. Lieutenant-General Terakura Shozo commanded the 27th Army in the Kuril Islands, which included the 42nd and 91st Divisions, along with the 43rd and 69th Independent Mixed Brigades, and the 3rd and 4th Amphibious Brigades, as well as the Chishima 1st Brigade and Naval Base Force. The air situation was equally dire; Japan had only around 550 aircraft available for offensive operations and a total of about 770 aircraft and 1,200 anti-aircraft guns designated for defensive roles. As preparations for Operation Ten-Go unfolded, the air and ground units in Japan underwent significant reorganization in February. This restructuring led to the formation of several military commands, including Admiral Ugaki's 5th Air Fleet based in Kyushu, Vice-Admiral Maeda Minoru's 10th Air Fleet in Kanto, Lieutenant-General Yoshimoto Teiichi's 11th Area Army in northeast Honshu, derived from the now-defunct 27th Army, and additional area armies such as Fujie's 12th in east-central Honshu, Lieutenant-General Okada Tasuku's 13th in west-central Honshu, Kawabe's 15th in western Honshu and Shikoku, and Yokoyama's 16th in Kyushu. The reorganization of high-level military headquarters was not the sole initiative at this time. The Japanese Empire also approved a large-scale mobilization plan that called for the deployment of 42 divisions, 18 independent mixed brigades, and six tank brigades, amounting to approximately 1.5 million personnel. Following the fall of Iwo Jima and Okinawa, and with intelligence indicating that the Soviet Union was redeploying troops from the European theater to the Far East, Japan began preparing for the defense of its homeland. This preparation involved activating the 1st and 2nd General Armies to replace the General Defense Command and implementing Operation Ketsu-Go. The strategy for Operation Ketsu-Go outlined that the Imperial Japanese Army would strive to defeat American forces while their invasion fleet remained at sea. The plan aimed to deliver a decisive blow against the American naval forces by first destroying as many aircraft carriers as possible, utilizing the special attack units from both the Air Force and Navy. As the amphibious forces approached the range of homeland airbases, the entire air combat strength would be deployed for continuous day and night assaults against these ships. The focus of these air operations was to disrupt American landing plans, targeting primarily troop and equipment transports. Should any American forces successfully land, these would be swiftly assaulted by the IJA to secure a decisive victory. The primary objective of the ground operation was to eliminate the American landing force right on the beach. Operation Ketsu-Go was designed as a comprehensive joint defense effort, mobilizing the full capabilities of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The Navy's essential role was to protect the coasts by attacking invasion fleets using combined surface, submarine, and air forces. The Air General Army would closely coordinate with the Navy to locate and destroy American transports at sea. If the invasion forces succeeded in landing, the local Area Army would take command of all naval ground forces in its assigned territory and would exercise operational control over air units in support of the ground operations. A key component of the Ketsu-Go operational planning involved reinforcing sectors under attack by units transferred from other regions. Given that U.S. air raids had already severely impacted the transportation network, plans were made for troop movements to be conducted on foot. If the battle at the beach held no promise of a successful outcome, the conflict would inevitably shift to fighting inland. To prepare for this, interior resistance was planned. Guard units and Civilian Defense Corps personnel, along with elements of field forces serving as a nucleus, would be utilized as resistance troops. Their mission would involve attriting American forces through guerrilla warfare, espionage, deception, disruption of supply areas, and blockades as enemy landing forces advanced inland. This operation divided Japanese territory into seven zones, where air and naval special attack forces were directed to eliminate invading forces at sea and to establish an aggressive coastal defense. Field Marshal Sugiyama Hashime's 1st General Army established its headquarters in Tokyo, assuming control over the 11th, 12th, and 13th Area Armies. Meanwhile, Field Marshal Hata Shunroku's 2nd General Army set up its headquarters in Hiroshima, overseeing the 15th and 16th Area Armies. Additionally, to provide a cohesive command structure for all Army air units participating in the campaign, an Air General Army headquarters was formed under Kawabe. On the naval front, Admiral Toyoda took command of the General Navy Command, granting him supreme operational authority over all Navy surface and air forces. In the coming months, the Japanese continued to prepare for the anticipated invasion by mobilizing new units and diverting existing forces from Manchuria and other regions. By August, Yoshimoto's 11th Area Army had been reinforced to include seven infantry divisions and two infantry brigades. The 12th Area Army, now under General Tanaka Shizuichi, was significantly larger, comprising 20 infantry divisions, two tank divisions, eight infantry brigades, three tank brigades, three artillery brigades, and one anti-aircraft brigade. Okada's 13th Area Army was organized with six infantry divisions, three infantry brigades, one tank brigade, one artillery brigade, and one anti-aircraft brigade. The 15th Area Army, under the command of Lieutenant-General Uchiyama Eitaro, was formed with eight infantry divisions, three infantry brigades, one artillery brigade, one anti-aircraft brigade, and two tank regiments. Yokoyama's 16th Area Army included a substantial force of 15 infantry divisions, eight infantry brigades, three tank brigades, three artillery brigades, and one anti-aircraft brigade. Additionally, Higuchi's 5th Area Army consisted of six infantry divisions and two infantry brigades. In tandem with these ground preparations, Lieutenant-General Sugawara Michio's 6th Air Army and Ugaki's 5th Air Fleet were assigned the critical role of launching a powerful air counterattack against the American invasion fleet, targeting carriers, gunnery ships, and transport vessels. In conjunction with elements from the 1st Air Army, 5th Air Army, 3rd Air Fleet, and 10th Air Fleet, the Japanese strategy focused on executing strikes against US carriers. For this task, 330 IJNAF aircraft were specifically assigned. An additional 250 aircraft from both the IJAAF and IJNAF were designated to target gunnery ships, while transports would be subjected to round-the-clock suicide attacks over a span of 10 days. Various aircraft types,including trainers, transports, float planes, bombers, and obsolete fighters, would be used in kamikaze missions. The air assaults on the transports would also incorporate all available aircraft not assigned to other operational duties. Although Japanese fighters had limited effectiveness against B-29 raids, they were expected to inflict damage on the invasion fleet. It was essential, however, that IJAAF and IJNAF fighters first establish air superiority over the targeted areas. Achieving this goal was a questionable assumption, especially given the formidable strength of US air power. By the end of June, nearly 8,000 aircraft, predominantly kamikazes, had been assembled for what was expected to be a decisive battle, with an estimated additional 2,500 planes likely to be produced by the end of September. To enhance their efforts, Kaiten suicide midget submarines and various special attack units were also designated to target any invading fleet, underscoring the significance of suicide attacks in Japanese military strategy. The hope was that these suicide, or tokko, units would inflict a 30 to 50 percent loss on the invading forces. However, as of June 30, only 1,235 surface special-attack boats and 324 underwater types had been produced, significantly hampering Japan's preparations for the impending decisive battle. In preparation for the seizure of Japan's industrial heart through an amphibious invasion, General MacArthur was laying the groundwork for a significant military operation. On April 3, the Joint Chiefs of Staff designated him as the Commander in Chief of the United States Army Forces in the Pacific. This appointment granted him administrative control over all Army resources in the Pacific, with the exceptions of the 20th Air Force, the Alaskan Command, and the Southeast Pacific forces. Additionally, all naval resources in the Pacific, except those in the Southeast Pacific Area, were placed under Admiral Nimitz's control, making them available for major operations against Japan. With the conclusion of the war in Europe, plans were proposed to redeploy 10 infantry divisions, 5 armored divisions, and 72 air groups to the Pacific. Consequently, the total forces in the Pacific were set to increase from approximately 1.4 million Army troops as of June 30 to nearly 2,439,400 by December 31. On June 2, the 20th Air Force was reorganized into the U.S. Army Strategic Air Force under General Carl Spaatz. This command would oversee the newly formed 20th Air Force led by Lieutenant-General Nathan Twinning, which had been reorganized from the 21st Bomber Command, and Lieutenant-General James Doolittle's 8th Air Force, which was restructured from the 20th Bomber Command and slated for deployment in the Ryukyus. Simultaneously, MacArthur was developing plans for Operation Downfall, the ambitious strategy for invading Japan. This operation envisaged a massive offensive against the islands of Kyushu and Honshu, utilizing all available combined resources from the Army, Navy, and Air Forces. The invasion plan consisted of two key operations: Operation Olympic and Operation Coronet. The American plan for the invasion of Kyushu focused on seizing only the southern part of the island, delineated by a line extending from Tsuno on the east coast to Sendai on the west. The 3,000 square miles included within this boundary were considered sufficient to provide the necessary air bases for short-range support in the final operations planned against the industrial centers of Honshu. Within the selected southern region for invasion, known as the "Olympic" plan, there were four lowland areas identified as suitable for the development of major airfields. The first area extended from Kagoshima, located on the western shore of Kagoshima Bay, through a narrow corridor to the Kushikino plain along the East China Sea. The second area ran northward from Shibushi on Ariake Bay, traversing a winding valley to Miyakonojo. The third area began at Kanoya, situated east of Kagoshima Bay, and followed the coastline of Ariake Bay. The fourth and largest area was located north of Miyazaki on the east coast. Four months after American troops first landed on Kyushu, the next decisive amphibious operation against Japan was set to be launched. Code-named Coronet, this invasion targeted the Kanto Plain area of Honshu and was scheduled for March 1, 1945. The operation was tasked to two armies: the First and the Eighth, assigned to conduct a major assault against the heartland of Japan. Their immediate objective was to destroy all opposition and secure the Tokyo-Yokohama area. General MacArthur would personally command the landing forces and oversee ground operations on the mainland. Accompanying him would be the advance echelon of his General Headquarters, which would operate as the Army Group Headquarters in the field. The initial landings would involve 10 reinforced infantry divisions, 3 marine divisions, and 2 armored divisions. These forces, launched from the Philippines and Central Pacific bases, would be continuously protected by the ships and aircraft of the Pacific Fleet, alongside land-based air support. Thirty days after the initial assault, each army was set to be reinforced by a corps of 3 additional divisions. Five days following this reinforcement, an airborne division and an AFPAC Reserve Corps consisting of another 3 divisions would be made available. In total, these 25 divisions were tasked with seizing the Kanto Plain, including the general areas of Tokyo and Yokohama, and carrying out any further operations necessary to overcome Japanese resistance. The strategic reserve for the entire operation would comprise a corps of 3 divisions located in the Philippines, along with sufficient reinforcements from the United States, allowing for the deployment of 4 divisions per month. For Operation Olympic, General Krueger's 6th Army was appointed to lead the effort, employing a total of 14 divisions that were already positioned in the Pacific. Meanwhile, the 1st and 8th Armies were designated to conduct Operation Coronet, comprising a total of 25 divisions primarily sourced from the redeployment of troops and equipment from the European theater. Eichelberger's 8th Army planned to land on Sagami Bay and subsequently fan out to secure the western shores of Tokyo Bay, reaching as far north as Yokohama. Concurrently, General Courtney Hodges' 1st Army was set to land at the Kujukuri beaches, with the objective of pushing west and south to clear the eastern shores of both Tokyo and Sagami Bays. To mitigate the risks associated with landing on the heavily fortified and well-garrisoned islands of Japan, a comprehensive campaign of air-sea blockade and bombardment was advocated.  The 20th Air Force, launching from bases in the Marianas and the Ryukyus, aimed to cripple Japan's industrial capacity by ruthlessly attacking factories and transportation systems. This steady assault from the massive B-29 bombers was expected to severely diminish Japan's ability to sustain its large military organization and effectively distribute its remaining power. Simultaneously, carrier task forces would conduct repeated raids on crucial coastal areas, targeting enemy naval and air forces, disrupting shore and sea communications, and supporting long-range bombers in their strikes against strategic objectives. The Far East Air Force, also based in the Ryukyus, would focus on selected targets intended to dismantle Japan's air capabilities both in the homeland and in nearby regions of North China and Korea. By intercepting shipping and shattering communication lines, the Far East Air Force aimed to complete the isolation of southern Kyushu, preparing it for an amphibious assault. As the target date approached, it was planned that these air raids would intensify, culminating in an all-out effort from X-10 to X-Day. In the final ten days before the landing phase, the combined bombing power of all available planes, both land-based and carrier-based, would be unleashed in a massive assault. The objectives included reducing enemy defenses, destroying remaining air forces, isolating the target area, and facilitating preliminary minesweeping and naval bombardment operations. The fortifications within the designated landing areas would be overwhelmed by tons of explosives, while naval vessels and engineering units worked to eliminate underwater mines and barriers. With such concentrated power backing them, it was anticipated that the amphibious forces would be able to execute their assault landings with minimal losses. This strategy aimed to minimize casualties, further diminish Japan's air capabilities, and cut off reinforcements from Asia. There was even a possibility that such measures could compel Japan to surrender, thus eliminating the need for a significant landing on the Home Islands. In a notable first, Admiral Spruance's 5th Fleet and Admiral Halsey's 3rd Fleet were to operate simultaneously. Admiral Spruance's fleet would focus on the landing operations, while Admiral Halsey's fleet would provide strategic support through raids on Honshu and Hokkaido. On July 28, the 16 fast carriers of Admiral McCain's Task Force 38 and the four British carriers of Admiral Rawlings' Task Force 37 commenced operations to weaken the air, naval, and shipping capabilities of the Home Islands. By mid-August, Vice-Admiral John Towers was assigned command of a reinforced Task Force 38, tasked with executing a series of strikes against Japan east of the 135th meridian, while General Kenney's Ryukyus-based Far Eastern Air Forces targeted objectives to the west. Additionally, Rawlings' Task Force 37, enhanced to nine carriers, launched diversionary strikes against Hong Kong and Canton. Starting on October 18, the 3rd Fleet began aggressive operations against aircraft, airfields, and shipping in Kyushu, Shikoku, and Honshu to isolate the assault area for the upcoming Kyushu invasion. Six days later, the Fast Carrier Task Force was divided into Task Force 38 and Task Force 58. Task Force 38 retained 12 fast carriers specifically for strikes against Japan. The pre-invasion air strikes, surface bombardments, and minesweeping operations in the Kyushu landing zones commenced, steadily increasing in intensity as they approached X-Day on November 1. The ten fast carriers of Vice-Admiral Frederick Sherman's Task Force 58 would provide direct support for the Kyushu landings, which were to be conducted by Admiral Turner's Task Force 40, consisting of 800 warships and 1,500 transports. In this effort, three Fire Support groups, each accompanied by an escort carrier group, would launch preemptive assaults on the designated Olympic landing zones.  Off southeastern Kyushu's Ariake Bay, Rear Admiral Richard Connolly's 3rd Fire Support Group (TG 41.3), comprising 6 old battleships, 6 cruisers, 13 destroyers, and 34 support craft, was tasked with eliminating coastal batteries at Toi Misaka, Hi Saki, and Ariake Bay. Additionally, they would target seaplane bases and suicide boat/submarine pens at Oshima, Odatsu, Biro Jima, and Sakida, followed by softening defenses at the XI Corps landing beaches. Meanwhile, approximately 30 miles north along Kyushu's southeastern coast, Rear Admiral Ingolf Kiland's 7th Fire Support Group (TG 41.7), consisting of 3 old battleships, 8 cruisers, 11 destroyers, and 35 support craft, would bombard coastal batteries, suicide-boat nests, and seaplane bases located at Tozaki Hana, Hososhima, and Miyazaki. This group would also destroy rail junctions at Tsumo Jogasaki and Tsuno to disrupt reinforcements heading south, before finally shelling the I Corps invasion beaches near Miyazaki. Off southwestern Kyushu, Rear Admiral Giraud Wright's 5th Fire Support Group (TG 41.5), with 4 old battleships, 10 cruisers, 14 destroyers, and 74 support craft, was set to hammer fortifications within the Koshiki Retto and at the beaches between Kaminokawa and Kushikino. Their mission included knocking out Noma Misaki and Hashimi Saki coastal batteries, the Akune seaplane base, and Kushikino's airfield, while also cutting the Akune–Kushikino road and rail lines. Ultimately, they would provide heavy fire support for the V Amphibious Corps landing beaches. Meanwhile, General Krueger planned to first secure Kagoshima and Ariake Bays as crucial ports of entry. Following that, the objective was to push inland as far as the Tsuno-Sendai line to block mountain defiles and prevent any enemy reinforcements from the north. As a preliminary operation, on October 28, the reinforced 40th Division, now under Brigadier-General Donald Myers, was assigned to seize positions in the Koshiki Island group opposite Sendai. The objective was to establish emergency naval and seaplane bases on these islands while also clearing the sea routes to the coastal invasion area of Kushikino. The 40th Division was also tasked with making preliminary landings on the four islands of Tanega, Make, Take, and Lo off the southern tip of Kyushu, with the goal of safeguarding the passage of friendly shipping through the strategic Osumi Strait. On November 1, General Krueger's three main corps were set to conduct simultaneous assault landings in the designated objective areas. Major-General Harry Schmidt's 5th Amphibious Corps would land near Kushikino, drive eastward to secure the western shore of Kagoshima Bay, and then turn north to block the movement of enemy reinforcements from upper Kyushu. Meanwhile, General Hall's 11th Corps was to land at Ariake Bay, capture Kanoya, advance to the eastern shore of Kagoshima Bay, and then move northwestward to Miyakonojo. Following this, Swift's 1st Corps would assault Miyazaki on the east coast, subsequently moving southwest to occupy Miyakonojo and clear the northern shore of Kagoshima Bay, thereby protecting the northeast flank. Additionally, Major-General Charles Ryder's 9th Corps, initially held in reserve, was selected to execute a diversionary feint off the island of Shikoku while the other three assault corps advanced on the actual landing beaches. Finally, Krueger kept the 77th Division and the 11th Airborne Division in Area Reserve, prepared to follow up the invasion forces. Should these units prove insufficient to fulfill their assigned tasks, a buildup from units earmarked for Coronet would be initiated at a rate of three divisions per month. On the other side, the Japanese anticipated that Kyushu would be the next target and identified the same beaches selected for Operation Olympic as the most likely landing sites. In response, Generals Hata and Yokoyama concentrated the formidable 57th Army under Lieutenant-General Nishihara Kanji around the areas of Ariake Bay and Miyazaki. Meanwhile, Lieutenant-General Nakazawa Mitsuo commanded the 40th Army, which was positioned in the Ijuin-Kagoshima sector to the west. Hata's mobile reserves were stationed near Mount Kurishima, consisting of at least five divisions and several independent brigades, prepared to swiftly engage enemy forces before they could establish secure beachheads. Although Yokoyama and Hata did not anticipate an invasion in northern and central Kyushu, they had many units distributed throughout the region. The Japanese government prioritized defensive preparations for Kyushu over those for Honshu, hoping that a fierce defense of Kyushu would deter American forces from attempting a similar operation on Honshu. I would like to take this time to remind you all that this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Please go subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry after that, give my personal channel a look over at The Pacific War Channel at Youtube, it would mean a lot to me. General Krueger's forces tackled Japan's Shobu Group in Luzon, while preparing for Operation Downfall, the invasion of Japan itself. Despite tough terrain, American forces made significant gains, encircling the Japanese. Meanwhile, Japan readied for defense, mobilizing troops and launching air counterattacks. As the Allies pressed forward, the impending invasion loomed, with strategies developed to land on Kyushu and Honshu. Ultimately, intense battles shaped the eve of an operation that would determine the war's fate and change history forever.

　株式会社スリーシェイクは7月10日、7月24日から26日にグランシップで開催する「TECH BEAT Shizuoka 2025」に出展すると発表した。

The song of this week is 'Daibakusou! Shubadokaan!' by Appare!. This song is related to the sister-city relations between Frankston (Melbourne) and Susono City in Shizuoka, Japan. There will be Frankston Susono Friendship Association Japanese Festival on Aug 3 this year. - 今週の J-Pop Hub で取り上げたのは、メルボルンのフランクストンで８月３日に開催される日本のお祭りに関連した一曲。 Appare!の「大爆走！シュバドカーン！」です。

We're diving into the Supply Chain War and Society 5.0. Are Japan and USA drifting apart? How costly will political blindspots be? What is Shizuoka doing with AI Satellites? Show Notes: matthewpmbigelow.com

Scale modeling in Japan exists in an entirely different dimension—where subway stations host free model building events, highway rest stops sell Tamiya kits, and every other child seems to know their way around plastic cement. On this episode, we're joined by acclaimed modeler Harvey Low, who recently returned from an extended trip to Japan where he experienced the famous Shizuoka Hobby Show, Tokyo's legendary hobby shops, and the unique modeling culture that permeates Japanese society.Harvey shares remarkable stories about the staggering 12,000-15,000 models displayed at Shizuoka, the insanely cramped but treasure-filled hobby shops of Akihabara, and finding modeling supplies in places you'd never expect. You'll be amazed by his accounts of ultra-rare kits available nowhere else, the predominance of scratch-building over out-of-box builds, and jaw-dropping new releases—including a 1/144 scale Yamato battleship that costs $8,000 and spans 6-8 feet when built.Beyond just shopping experiences, Harvey offers deep insights into what makes Japanese modeling culture unique. From the deliberate cultivation of young modelers through free kits and building stations to the greater emphasis on display and craftsmanship over competition, these cultural distinctions have created one of the world's richest modeling environments.Whether you're planning your own modeling pilgrimage to Japan or just dreaming of one, this episode provides invaluable tips on what to buy, where to go, and how to make the most of the experience. In our Benchtop Halftime Report, Mike and Kentucky Dave share updates on their current builds, and we review some exciting new kit announcements hitting the market soon. Drop in for a modeling journey unlike any other!SQUADRON Adding to the stash since 1968Model Paint SolutionsYour source for Harder & Steenbeck Airbrushes and David Union Power ToolsModel PodcastsPlease check out the other pods in the modelsphere!PMM Merchandise StoreSupport the show with PMM Merchandise!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Give us your Feedback!Rate the Show!Support the Show!PatreonBuy Me a BeerPaypalBump Riffs Graciously Provided by Ed BarothAd Reads Generously Provided by Bob "The Voice of Bob" BairMike and Kentucky Dave thank each and everyone of you for participating on this journey with us.

John is back yet again for another long dive through the world of Japanese professional wrestling, and boy do they have a mixed bag to discuss this week! Returning guest Velkej Bracha (@Velkej_Bracha on X), host of the ActWres Stage podcast (here's their most recent episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqIHVjqO6_8) joins them and starts by breaking down their recent trip to Japan, as he gives the live perspective on All Star Grand Queendom, Tetsuya Naito's final night in NJPW at Dontaku and more! Plus the two of them generally bullshit about Japan travel for a good long while because, to be honest, nobody wanted to talk about Dominion. But talk about Dominion they must, so they give a full review of a very, very bad show full of absolutely horrible and baffling booking decisions, and fair warning: John gets more than a little fired up about a few of them in particular. May wanna turn your headphones down for that part. They also discuss the quite bad looking G1 lineup and bury New Japan again for being completely unwilling to do anything fun or interesting these days.But once the badness is over, we head back to the wonderful world of the World Wonder Ring, STARDOM, for a full preview of their upcoming 6/21 show from Yoyogi, The Conversion! John & Velkej talk all about recent storylines and developments as they break down the entire card in full, so if you've heard some of the recent hype for the promotion and want a good jumping in point you might want to listen to our preview here and check out the show! Finally, they wrap up the episode by heading back to another joshi promotion, Marigold, as John gives abbreviated thoughts on some of the matches from the 6/15 & 6/16 weekend shows in Osaka & Shizuoka (including the debut of another impressive looking rookie!), before they then give a full review of the 6/17 Korakuen show, including the big Marigold vs. Marvelous interpromotional main event. Lots of thoughts on how certain Marigold wrestlers are and aren't developing, Velkej breaks some news about one right on the air, and then some discussion of their upcoming schedule and their own big tournament that's coming up, the Dream Star GP. Another packed show!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome to Episode 158 of The Scale Model Podcast Sponsored by CultTVMan and Sean's Custom Model Tools HostsStuartTerryThanks to our latest Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee Supporters:Check out our What We Like page for lists of what we like.***************************************LATEST NEWSPics from Shizuoka Hobby Show 2025.https://www.themodellingnews.com/2025/05/tmn-on-tour-industry-day-tamiya-stand.htmlhttps://www.themodellingnews.com/2025/05/tmn-on-tour-industry-day-2-shizuoka.html Wonderfest!Demos and schedule look great. ***************************************MAILBAG Hey guys.I've been playing catch up with my podcast listening. I always enjoy your review of what's coming out in the model world. Both for the information and the back and forth comments. Keep it up!What's on my bench:Tamiya P-38 with way too much aftermarket.Revell SR-71a for when I need a break from the P-38 nightmare I createdWhat I'm reading:I just finished the Geddy Lee book, much like Brent did. I've been a Rush fan since my first Rush purchase in 1976. I was lucky enough to see Geddy earlier this year on his book tour. The date of the event coincided with Holocaust Remembrance Day so he spent some extra time talking on that subject. A great evening that was.Dust - this is the third book in the Silo series. They made the TV series after the first book. The next season will start looking at book 2, Shift.The Cactus Air Force: Air War over Guadalcanal - A good read. Nothing else has ever held a candle to Neptune's Inferno, but still very enjoyable.Be well everyone and keep building!Bob Bair- Charlotte, NCwww.theVOICEofBOB.comFrom Martin Hulst: Recommended Frans G. Bengtsson The Long Ships, historical Viking fiction.We want to hear from you! Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com.***************************************LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTSKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R from Meng Models in 1/9th scaleICM's 48th scale captured Heinkel in two different markingsTakom's set of Shermans, A big gunner & bigger box in MayBorder Model's 35th scale SBD-3/4 Douglas DauntlessFAA Corsair MK.II in 48th scale From Magic FactoryTwo new 72nd scale kits from HobbyBoss in JuneA large Leo & 2-seater attack chopper from Trumpeter in JuneAgora Models announces “The Orca” from Jaws in 1/16 scaleWhat's new at Scalemates.com***************************************SPONSOR AD #1Cult TV Man***************************************WHAT'S ON THE BENCHStuart - Very little time with real life going on. Working on some Battletech heavy armour units. Great detail.Terry - light building, on the Hasegawa super valkyrie, and some other mecha. Getting color on the Reaper dragons.***************************************WHAT WE ARE READINGStuart - The Notebook by Roland Allen - A history of the notebook. More interesting than it sounds.Close to done with A Brief History of Everyone who Ever Lived. Also the most recent Reincarnated as a Slime,***************************************SPONSOR AD #2Seans Custom Model Tools***************************************THINGS WE'VE SEENChute 3D is working on new stuff. https://3d-chute-expert.myshopify.com***************************************THE LAST WORDFor more modelling podcast goodness, check out other modelling podcasts at modelpodcasts.comPlease leave us a positive review if you enjoy what we're doing!Check us out: FaceBook, YouTube, and our very own website. Inbox reviews are available at http://blackfire.ca/We also have merchandise now. Check it out on Redbubble 

A climber airlifted with altitude sickness from near the peak of Japan's Mount Fuji returned to the slope and was rescued for a second time just four days later, authorities said. Officials urged people to be aware of the harsh conditions at the country's tallest peak during its off-season. The climber was identified only as a 27-year-old Chinese student living in Japan. He made an emergency call on April 22 and was airlifted after developing symptoms of altitude sickness, police said, adding that his climbing irons were also damaged. On April 26, he returned to the mountain's Fujinomiya trail about 3,000 meters (nearly 10,000 feet) above sea level to look for his cell phone and other belongings left behind, Shizuoka prefectural police said. Another climber found him there, unable to move after he apparently developed altitude sickness for a second time, police said. The mountain's hiking trails are officially open only from July to early September, but there is no penalty for hiking off-season. There is also no charge or penalty when a climber needs to be rescued, but the Chinese student's case prompted an uproar on social media and generated calls for him to be charged, at least for his second rescue. The Shizuoka police urged all climbers to use caution, noting that the mountain has low temperatures and is covered in snow even in spring. The 3,776-meter-high (12,388-foot-high) mountain was designated a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site in 2013. A symbol of Japan, the mountain called "Fujisan" used to be a place of pilgrimage and is increasingly popular among hikers today. To control overcrowding and risks from rushed overnight climbing through rocky slopes to see the sunrise, local authorities last year introduced an entry fee and a cap on the number of entrants on the most popular trail and will introduce similar rules on other main trails this year. This article was provided by The Associated Press.

We've reached the final stretch of this year's tournament and it's the tightest the standings have looked in the history of BOSJ! On this episode, we talk about the previous week's action which saw the field close in on each other with a lot of mixed results. Afterwards, we look at the standings where both blocks have a sole leader with 8 sitting 1 win behind them and 3 matches remaining. We then look at the final stretch of the tournament where the weekend cards will be all block matches before Block play wraps up in Shizuoka and Nagata.We close out the pod with another Story Time with Sage, where the message is strong regarding business aspirations. Then Sage talks about Zoey Starks' injury on Raw, the opening to Dynamite, and the upcoming Battleground PLE.Follow us on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/NoSpotsPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Twitter: @TruNoSpotsPodSubscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHGYRJVH8MB90IPcxKVY6Yg/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Us On Twitch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitch.tv/trunospotspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leave us questions/comments here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/no-spots-podcast/message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@trunospotspod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

Play NowThe Seibertron Twincast / Podcast starts episode 375 with a look at some of the initial toy offerings from Takara Tomy's Wild King line, presented through the lens of an anecdotal story about the host's weekly trash pickup. Teasers for another upcoming Transformers and Evangelion crossover toy release lead in thematically to several of the toys shown off at this year's Shizuoka Hobby Show, including collaborations with Macross, Zoids and Diaclone among the non-crossover releases like MPG Hauler and AMT Predaking. Several on-the-spot questions are posed to the cast related to their personal experiences and collections before the episode wraps up with the recurring "Bragging Rights" segment, where the cast shares their most recent Transformers toy and product acquisitions.

สัมผัสประวัติศาสตร์ 800 ปีของชาชิซึโอกะจากภูเขาไฟฟูจิอันศักดิ์สิทธิ์สู่ชาเขียวคุณภาพระดับโลก มาเรียนรู้เรื่องราวของอิจิบันฉะ ชาเขียวต้นฤดูอันล้ำค่าที่คนญี่ปุ่นเชื่อว่าเป็นเครื่องดื่มแห่งอายุวัฒนะ
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EP. นี้จะพาทุกท่านไปค้นพบเสน่ห์แห่งวัฒนธรรมการดื่มชาที่มีมายาวนาน พร้อมความพิเศษของชาเขียวชิซึโอกะที่มีเอกลักษณ์เฉพาะตัว จนได้รับการยอมรับทั่วโลก . Mission To The Moon X Shizuoka Green Tea . . #ชาเขียวต้นฤดู #craftจากแหล่งกำเนิดที่ดีที่สุด #ชิซึโอกะเมืองหลวงชาเขียว #missiontothemoon #missiontothemoonpodcast

สัมผัสประวัติศาสตร์ 800 ปีของชาชิซึโอกะจากภูเขาไฟฟูจิอันศักดิ์สิทธิ์สู่ชาเขียวคุณภาพระดับโลก มาเรียนรู้เรื่องราวของอิจิบันฉะ ชาเขียวต้นฤดูอันล้ำค่าที่คนญี่ปุ่นเชื่อว่าเป็นเครื่องดื่มแห่งอายุวัฒนะ
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EP. นี้จะพาทุกท่านไปค้นพบเสน่ห์แห่งวัฒนธรรมการดื่มชาที่มีมายาวนาน พร้อมความพิเศษของชาเขียวชิซึโอกะที่มีเอกลักษณ์เฉพาะตัว จนได้รับการยอมรับทั่วโลก . Mission To The Moon X Shizuoka Green Tea . . #ชาเขียวต้นฤดู #craftจากแหล่งกำเนิดที่ดีที่สุด #ชิซึโอกะเมืองหลวงชาเขียว #missiontothemoon #missiontothemoonpodcast

Je suis allée à Atami. Atami est dans le département Shizuoka. On peut manger des bons poissons.

For our very first episode in English, we're honored to welcome Les Maruo, linebacker for the Edmonton Elks (CFL) and Panasonic Impulse (X-League), as our guest.✌

NYHETERHandelsministrarna från Sydkorea, Japan och Kina möts nu i helgen i Seoul för att diskutera ekonomiskt samarbete och hur länderna ska bemöta de nya strafftullarna som aviserats av Trumpadministrationen. USA. Det är det första mötet mellan ländernas handelsministrar på fem år.Sydkoreas handelsminister Ahn Duk-geun är värd för mötet som äger bara dagar efter att USA:s president Donald Trump tillkännagav att 25 % tullar på import av bilar och vissa bildelar från och med den 3 april.Trump har upprepade gånger beskyllt de tre länderna för att missbruka principen om frihandel. Ett försök från Japans premiärminister Shigeru Ishiba nyligen att övertala Trump att slopa tullarna har hittills fallit för döva öron.De tre asiatiska länderna väntas dessutom diskutera ett internt frihandelsavtal, liksom övriga frågor rörande handeln med USA.—-------Distriktsdomstolen i Shizuoka har beviljat den före detta proffsboxaren Iwao Hakamada 217 miljoner yen, motsvarande 15 miljoner svensk kronor för att han suttit oskyldigt fängslad i över 47 år. Det är den största ersättningen som utdömts i Japan.Den nu 89-årige Hakamada dömdes 1966 till döden för att ha mördat en man, hans hustru och deras två barn. Hans dödsstraff fastställdes 1980, och han satt fängslad i 33 år i väntan på avrättning innan han släpptes 2014.Domaren motiverade beslutet med att Hakamada utsatts för extremt fysiskt och psykiskt lidande. Bevisen som låg till grund för hans tidigare dom hade fabricerats av polisens utredare, enligt domstolen.—-----Tokyos distriktsdomstol har beslutat frånta den så kallade Enighetskyrkan, också känd som Moonrörelsen, dess status som religiös rörelse och därmed skattebefrielse. Beslutet kommer efter en rättsprocess som inleddes efter mordet på Japans tidigare premiärminister Shinzo Abe i juli 2022.Den utpekade mördaren beskyllde Abe för att på olika sätt ha stöttat Enighetskyrkan och dess grundare Sun Myung-Moon. Kyrkan har kritiserats för aggressiva värvningskampanjer och för att ha mer eller mindre tvinga medlemmar att donera stora summor pengar.Kyrkans representanter kallar beslutet ”orättvist” och planerar att överklaga. Domaren i målet menade dock att åtgärden var ”nödvändig” eftersom gruppens metoder orsakat omfattande ekonomiska och emotionella skador.I domen refereras till 32 civila mål där kyrkan dömts till skadestånd på över 2,2 miljarder yen, motsvarande drygt 150 miljoner svenska kronor.—-------Medeltemperaturen i Japan kan öka med 4,5 grader Celsius fram till nästa sekelskifte om inga ytterligare klimatåtgärder vidtas. Det visar en ny rapport som Japans Meteorologbyrån presenterade nyligen. Rapporten, "Climate Change in Japan 2025", varnar för kraftiga temperaturökningar och betydligt tuffare klimatförhållanden.Japans medeltemperatur har stigit med 1,4 grader sedan 1898, och temperaturen i haven som omger Japan runt ökar snabbare än det globala genomsnittet.Om inga åtgärder vidtas, varnar Meteorologbyrån kan Japan få 17,5 fler extremt varma dagar per år och 46 vinterdagar färre. Samtidigt förväntas antalet kraftiga skyfall med nederbörd som överstiger 50 mm per timme tredubblas.—--------TV-bolaget Fuji skakas av en skandal efter att den tidigare medlem i det japanska pojkbandet SMAP anklagats för att sexuellt ha ofredat en kvinna vid en middag arrangerad av företaget.Trots att bandmedlemmen nådde en ekonomisk uppgörelse med den utsatta kvinnan, förnekade han att han skulle ha förgripit sig på henne.Fuji TV kritiserades för att man ska ha känt till anklagelserna men valt att inte agera. Detta ledde till att flera stora annonsörer, bland dem Nissan och Toyota drog in sina reklaminslag. Tidigare i år avgick Fuji TV:s styrelseordförande Shuji Kanoh och VD Koichi Minato från sina poster och nu i veckan lämnade även reklam-TV:s grand old man 87-årige Hisashi Hieda sin plats i företaget.—-------Järnvägsbolaget West Japan Railway (JR West) har uppfört världens första stationsbyggnad med delar framställda med hjälp av en 3D-skrivare. Stationen ligger i Hatsushima i Wakayama län och den planeras öppnas i juli.Själva byggnaden är 2,6 meter hög och har en yta på cirka 10 kvadratmeter. Den består av fyra delar, inklusive tak och väggar ochFormen har skapats med murbruk som printats i en 3D-skrivare, Enligt JR West har byggnaden samma motståndskraft mot jordbävningar som ett traditionell betonghus.Själva uppförandet tog bara två och en halv timme till en totalkostnad på hälften av en traditionell betongbyggnad.JR West överväger nu att använda 3D-skrivarteknik för framtida stationsbyggen.—-------Det 24-årige stjärnskottet Onosato har tagit ännu ett steg mot sumobrottningens högsta rang yokozuna, eller stormästare, då han vann sin tredje turnering gångna helgen.Onosato har varit nästan ostoppbar sedan han blev proffs för två år sedan och har gått som en raket i rankinglistorna och har samtidigt skapa rena sumoboomen i Japan.Skulle han vinna också nästa turnering som äger rum i maj så kommer han att säkra sin plats både som yokozuna och som den mest dekorerade unga sumobrottaren i historien.Därmed över till författaren Erik Masao Eriksson och hans nyligen utkomna roman “Hafu”. Precis som det låter så har Erik japanskt påbrå. Han har en japansk och en svensk förälder - en inte alldeles ovanlig kombination.Vad innebär det att växa upp med två kulturer - två uppsättningar värderingar, två olika sätt att betrakta världen, två språk att hantera från unga år. Blir man “dubbel”, eller blir man kanske “halv”? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit japanpodden.substack.com

We're kicking off the year with exciting stories and tasty adventures! Here's what's on today's episode:

Die aktuellen Wirtschaftsnachrichten mit Michael Weyland   Thema heute:    Erster Bauabschnitt der Toyota Woven City erschlossen - Eröffnung der Modellstadt für Herbst 2025 geplant   Die Toyota Woven City schreitet voran: Wie die Toyota Motor Corporation im Rahmen der diesjährigen Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas (bis 11.Januar 2025) bekanntgegeben hat, wurde nun die erste Bauphase in der Modellstadt beendet. Das Testfeld für die Mobilität der Zukunft wird voraussichtlich ab Herbst 2025 eröffnet.   Auf dem Weg zum Mobilitätsunternehmen hat Toyota auf der CES 2020 erstmals das Konzept der Woven City vorgestellt, das gemeinsam mit Woven by Toyota entwickelt wird. Damit will das Unternehmen sein langfristiges Engagement für die Gestaltung der Mobilität der Zukunft demonstrieren. Der erste Spatenstich für die Woven City erfolgte am 23. Februar 2021 auf dem ehemaligen Gelände des Higashi-Fuji-Werks von Toyota Motor East Japan (TMEJ) in Susono City in der japanischen Präfektur Shizuoka. Seitdem hat das Projekt stetig Fortschritte gemacht: Die Gebäude der ersten Bauphase – dem Bereich für Co-Creation-Aktivitäten – wurden im Oktober 2024 errichtet. Die Vorbereitungen für den offiziellen Start laufen jetzt an. Der erste Bauabschnitt der Woven City wurde bereits für sein umweltbewusstes und auf den Menschen ausgerichtetes Design ausgezeichnet, das die Lebensqualität verbessern soll. Erstmals in Japan gab es hierfür die „Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for Communites”-Zertifizierung in Platin, die höchste Auszeichnung des vom U.S. Green Building Council initierten Systems.  Parallel zu den Vorbereitungen für die Eröffnung des ersten Bauabschnitts laufen die Renovierung des ehemaligen TMEJ-Werks in Higashi-Fuji, das zu einem Produktionszentrum für Woven City umgewandelt werden soll, und die Erschließungsarbeiten für den zweiten Bauabschnitt. Die in der ersten Phase gewonnenen Erkenntnisse helfen, die Pläne für den zweiten und weitere Bauabschnitte zu verfeinern und die Funktionalität des Testareals kontinuierlich zu verbessern. Woven City ist ein Testfeld für die Mobilität der Zukunft: Beteiligte Entwickler, die das Engagement teilen, „für jemand anderen als sich selbst“ zu arbeiten, können hier innovative Produkte und Dienstleistungen entwickeln, testen und validieren. Zu den Teilnehmenden zählen neben Toyota und Konzerntöchtern auch externe Unternehmen, Start-ups und Einzelunternehmer.   Diesen Beitrag können Sie nachhören oder downloaden unter:

2024 was a special year for Carnival and the Japan-New Orleans connection! Lafcadio Hearn's life & works inspired the theme for Rex Parade 2024: "The Two Worlds of Lafcadio Hearn - New Orleans & Japan". But why Hearn? What went into the float design? What other ways has Hearn left a lasting impact on both New Orleans & Japan? Find out today with a super-sized special Mardi Gras bonus episode, featuring insights from Rex historian/archivist Will French & historian/archivist emeritus Dr. Stephen Hales, Royal Artists float designer/artistic director Caroline Thomas, Lafcadio Hearn's great grandson Bon Koizumi,  legendary chef John Folse, Captain of the Krewe of Lafcadio John Kelly, JSNO's resident Lafcadio Hearn expert Matthew Smith, and even the Mayor of Matsue Akihito Uesada! Get ready for Mardi Gras 2025 by reflecting on this unique connection between New Orleans & Japan!------ 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!------ Music Credits ------Background music provided by: Royalty Free Music by Giorgio Di Campo for Free Sound Music http://freesoundmusic.eu FreeSoundMusic on Youtube  Link to Original Sound Clip------ Audio Clip Credits ------Thanks to Dominic Massa & everyone at WYES for allowing us to use some of the audio from the below Rex Clips:Segment about Royal Artist & Float DesignFull 2024 Rex Ball Coverage (Krewe of Lafcadio/Nicholls State segment)Thanks to Matsue City Hall & Mayor Akihito Uesada for their video message below:Message from Matsue Mayor Akihito Uesada------ 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 Hearn/Matsue/History Episodes ------Foreign-Born Samurai: William Adams ft. Nathan Ledbetter (Guest Host, Dr. Samantha Perez) (S5E17)Foreign-Born Samurai: Yasuke ft. Nathan Ledbetter (Guest Host, Dr. Samantha Perez) (S5E16)Explore Matsue ft. Nicholas McCullough (S4E19)Jokichi Takamine: The Earliest Bridge Between New Orleans & Japan ft. Stephen Lyman (S4E13)The Life & Legacy of Lafcadio Hearn ft. Bon & Shoko Koizumi (S1E9)Matsue & New Orleans: Sister Cities ft. Dr. Samantha Perez (S1E2)------ Links about Rex ------2024 Rex Parade/Float PDF with Full DesignsCaroline Thomas's Website------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event CalendarJoin JSNO Today!

We are back in the new year with our what is usually a "recap" pod, but we need to be creative on this edition and we'll explain more on the 'Fight Freaks Unite Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives and Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newletter return.With no major fight to recap they move righ to a preview of the Wednesday Tasman Fighters/Matchroom card in Australia (DAZN). This features Jai Opetaia vs. David Nyika, for Opetaia's lineal/IBF cruiserweight title in the main event. Also, Australian heavyweight prospect Justis Huni meets South African Shaun Potgieter in the co-feature. Then, there's news:Devin Haney announces he will be back in March and also has signed up with VADA for 24/7/365 testing, which is very rare in boxing. Dan goes over Haney's motives. Also, Willibaldo Garcia and Mexican countryman Rene Calixto, who fought to a split draw for the vacant IBF junior bantamweight title on December 21 in Shizuoka, Japan, have been ordered to meet in a rematch in another attempt to fill the 115-pound belt vacated by Fernando Martinez. And, PBC is planning a non-PPV Prime Video card for February 15 with middleweight Elijah Garcia, coming off first loss, supposed to fight Terrell Gausha and heavyweight prospect Dainier Pero also on card vs TBA.Next, we go over the rest of 2024 awards with Dan. They include the-RoundTrainerManagerUpsetProspect andBiggest storyOf this past year Finally, some nostalgiaJanuary 6, 2007 – 18 years ago on Monday – heavyweight Samuel Peter routs James Toney in their WBC final eliminator on Showtime. Big Dan was ringside at the Hard Rock resort in Hollywood, Florida. He has a couple of rememberances, including a starlett former Playboy bunny being right there with the media row.It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to this feed for all the great content on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

We are back in the new year with our what is usually a "recap" pod, but we need to be creative on this edition and we'll explain more on the 'Fight Freaks Unite Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives and Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newletter return.With no major fight to recap they move righ to a preview of the Wednesday Tasman Fighters/Matchroom card in Australia (DAZN). This features Jai Opetaia vs. David Nyika, for Opetaia's lineal/IBF cruiserweight title in the main event. Also, Australian heavyweight prospect Justis Huni meets South African Shaun Potgieter in the co-feature. Then, there's news:Devin Haney announces he will be back in March and also has signed up with VADA for 24/7/365 testing, which is very rare in boxing. Dan goes over Haney's motives. Also, Willibaldo Garcia and Mexican countryman Rene Calixto, who fought to a split draw for the vacant IBF junior bantamweight title on December 21 in Shizuoka, Japan, have been ordered to meet in a rematch in another attempt to fill the 115-pound belt vacated by Fernando Martinez. And, PBC is planning a non-PPV Prime Video card for February 15 with middleweight Elijah Garcia, coming off first loss, supposed to fight Terrell Gausha and heavyweight prospect Dainier Pero also on card vs TBA.Next, we go over the rest of 2024 awards with Dan. They include the-RoundTrainerManagerUpsetProspect andBiggest storyOf this past year Finally, some nostalgiaJanuary 6, 2007 – 18 years ago on Monday – heavyweight Samuel Peter routs James Toney in their WBC final eliminator on Showtime. Big Dan was ringside at the Hard Rock resort in Hollywood, Florida. He has a couple of rememberances, including a starlett former Playboy bunny being right there with the media row.It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to this feed for all the great content on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

2025 is the year of Tokyo Deaflympics, which will be held from November 15 to 26, 2025 in Tokyo with other venues in Shizuoka and Fukushima. Despite being older than the Paralympics – the first Deaflympics was held in Paris, France in 1924 – it doesn't receive as much attention as the Paralympics, although like the Paralympics it is recognized by the IOC. This event will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Deaflympics, the Winter events being held in 2024 in Erzurum, Turkey. Roughly 3,000 athletes from 70 to 80 countries and regions will participate. Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium is to be the venue for the opening and closing ceremonies. Swimming events will be held at Tokyo Aquatics Centre, while track and field events as well as volleyball matches will take place at Komazawa Olympic Park. Soccer and cycling are the only events that will be held outside Tokyo, at J-Village in Fukushima Prefecture and at Japan Cycle Sports Center in Shizuoka Prefecture, respectively. Episode Notes: '2025 Promises to be the Year for Deaf Athletes in Japan': https://barrierfreejapan.com/2024/12/31/2025-promises-to-be-the-year-for-deaf-athletes-in-japan/

Ja, in dieser Folge besteigen Sven Meyer und Andy Janz (zumindest im Kopf) den Mount Fuji, das Symbol schlechthin für Japan und so wichtig für die Japaner selbst. Dass die Präfektur Shizuoka, in der sich der Mount Fuji befindet ein kleiner Japanischer Mikrokosmos ist, erklärt Expertin Yvonne Proske den Gastgebern. Denn vor allem Sushi essen und grünen Tee trinken wird in dieser Region noch größer geschrieben als anderswo. Wieder mit dabei: Jochen Schliemann (Reisen Reisen – der Podcast), für den über Japan reden (fast) wie Urlaub ist. Obendrein lernt Andy das Wasabi nicht aus der Tube kommt und dass Sven keine Lust hat ihm früh morgens den Frühstückstee frisch zu pflücken. Jetzt hören !(Ursprünglich veröffentlicht im Frühjahr 2021 als "Konichiwa: der Japan Podcast mit Sven Meyer und Andy Janz")

From the volcanic region of Bicol, Philippines to the quiet shores of Shizuoka, Japan, meet Kei, who exemplifies the fire and water of Philippines and Japan.   I'm honored to share her story of blending roots as well as her discovering new shades of her identity as she starts her modeling career in Japan.   She also happens to be an excellent brownie baker with her new business called “ Brownie Shots”.  This was definitely a treat to have her on, speak her truth and meditate on the perfect brownie bite.   Check out Brownie Shots on IG: @brownie.shots For more info on the Nakameguro Taproom and other Baird Beer taprooms, please visit:  http://Bairdbeer.com/ To donate and buy drinks for the guests  of my podcast: https://ko-fi.com/madeinjapanpodcast IG & FB:  @madeinjapanpodcast Email:  japanmademepodcast@gmail.com

This season was a long one! The Krewe re-groups to reflect on Season 5 as a whole, and everything that went into it...  with a SPECIAL GUEST! Join us for one last audio journey in Season 5 as we discuss all the milestones, top moments, challenges, & fun anecdotes, in addition to a look ahead to Season 6 & listener feedback! Let's GO!------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode!Support your favorite NFL Team AND podcast! Shop NFLShop to gear up for football season!Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan! ------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event CalendarJoin JSNO Today!

富士山静岡県は１３日、富士山の混雑や危険な登山を防ぐため、来夏から１人当たり入山料４０００円を徴収する条例案の骨子を公表した。 The Shizuoka prefectural government Friday unveiled the outline of a draft ordinance calling for collecting 4,000 yen per person from those climbing Mount Fuji from the central Japan prefecture, starting next summer.

If you have been a long time listener of the podcast, you will recognize Jeanette as she was one of the very first guests!  She's been back multiple times since then, but this appearance is so exciting because she and Virginia are sitting down to talk about Jeanette's upcoming trip to Japan.  While there, of course she has plans to visit Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo Disney Sea, but she and her husband Rob will also be spending some time outside of the Disney bubble.  Destinations on their journey will include Tokyo, Shizuoka, Kyoto, Osaka, and Yakushima island. Trip Dates: September 21 - October 4, 2024 Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 9/10/24   Episode Specific Links: Follow Jeanette (@pixiejeanette) on Instagram! Listen to all of Jeanette's previous episodes on Where I Long To Be Podcast Urayasu Brighton Hotel Tokyo Bay (Jeantte's hotel for the 1st and 3rd nights) Ikspiari (shopping area near Disney) Jeanette's Margot Robbie inspiration outfit Charm Patterns People mentioned in this episode: Kristina - @destinationclub33 (listen to Kristina's Tokyo trip reports) TDR Explorer - @tdrexplorer (Instagram) or @tdrexplorer (YouTube), or look at his free guides on his website https://tdrexplorer.com/   Be Our Guest: Do you have an upcoming trip you'd like to share?  Submit your trip information here to be considered as a podcast guest.   Get in Touch: If you would like to reach out to Virginia for something other than a trip report guest submission (for that use the link above!), you may email whereilongtobepodcast@gmail.com.   Follow: Instagram: @whereilongtobepodcast Facebook: @whereilongtobepodcast Website: whereilongtobepodcast.com

How many original castles does Japan ACTUALLY have standing? Where is Japan's oldest castle located? When counting castles in Japan, do castle ruins factor in? The Krewe is joined by William de Lange, the author of An Encyclopedia of Japanese Castles & many other Japan-related publications, to get the answer to these questions and so many more!------ 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 Architecture & History Episodes ------Foreign-Born Samurai: William Adams ft. Nathan Ledbetter (Guest Host, Dr. Samantha Perez) (S5E17)Foreign-Born Samurai: Yasuke ft. Nathan Ledbetter (Guest Host, Dr. Samantha Perez) (S5E16)Change in Urban & Rural Japanese Communities ft. Azby Brown (S5E15)KOJ Podcast S5E6 - Inside Japanese Homes & Architecture ft. Azby Brown (S5E6)Kendo: The Way of the Sword ft. Alexander Bennett, 7th Dan in Kendo (S4E16)Jokichi Takamine: The Earliest Bridge Between New Orleans & Japan ft. Stephen Lyman (S4E13)The Chrysanthemum Throne ft. Dr. Hiromu Nagahara [Part 2] (S2E18)The Chrysanthemum Throne ft. Dr. Hiromu Nagahara [Part 1] (S2E17)The Age of Lady Samurai ft. Tomoko Kitagawa (S1E12)------ Links about William de Lange ------An Encyclopedia of Japanese Castles (Amazon)Japan Then & Now (Amazon, Released June 2024)Walking the Edo Sanpu (Amazon, Released August 2024)William's Website------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event CalendarJoin JSNO Today!

富士山頂で記念撮影のため並ぶ登山者、２０２２年９月静岡県は２１日、富士山の混雑防止や危険な「弾丸登山」対策として、来夏から１人３０００～５０００円の管理料徴収を検討していることを明らかにした。 The Shizuoka prefectural government is considering collecting entry fees of 3,000 yen to 5,000 yen per head from people climbing Mount Fuji from the central Japan prefecture's side, beginning next summer, officials said Thursday.

Last time we spoke about the advance to Ormoc Valley. As October 1944 unfolded in the Leyte campaign, American forces steadily pushed Japanese troops inland. Despite fierce resistance, they captured key positions, like Dagami, Catmon Hill, and multiple airstrips. While the Japanese reinforced areas like Ormoc, American regiments advanced through challenging conditions, relying on artillery amid minimal air support due to weather and resource constraints. By month's end, American forces had inflicted heavy casualties on the Japanese, securing vital beachheads and pushing closer to full control of Leyte. After suffering losses at Leyte Gulf, the 7th Fleet withdrew, leaving Kenney's P-38s to defend Tacloban airfields amid Japanese air raids. As kamikaze attacks grew, USS Franklin sustained heavy casualties, while the Americans pressed forward, capturing Carigara on Leyte. Meanwhile, Australian forces began reclaiming New Britain, pushing Japanese forces back through guerilla warfare. Facing tough jungle conditions, Australian and native troops gradually secured strategic positions by December, reinforcing the Allied grip in the Pacific. This episode is the Battle of Ormoc Bay Welcome to the Pacific War Podcast Week by Week, I am your dutiful host Craig Watson. But, before we start I want to also remind you this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Perhaps you want to learn more about world war two? Kings and Generals have an assortment of episodes on world war two and much more  so go give them a look over on Youtube. So please subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry for some more history related content, over on my channel, the Pacific War Channel you can find a few videos all the way from the Opium Wars of the 1800's until the end of the Pacific War in 1945.  As we have seen over the past few weeks, the Battle of Leyte Gulf saw Generals MacArthur's forces land and successfully defeat the 16th Division of Leyte Island as well as seized Carigara and Pinamopoan over the northern coast. The 24th Division also engaged the enemy's reinforcements, centred around the elite 1st Division during the battle for the northern entrance into the Ormoc Valley. Meanwhile Admiral Okawachi and General Yamashita aimed to bring more reinforcements to Leyte which would lead to another air-naval battle. The previous week, Colonel Verbeck's 21st Regiment was engaged in a mission to capture Breakneck Ridge, fiercely defended by Colonel Miyauchi's 57th Regiment. Simultaneously, General Kataoka mobilized his remaining two regiments to initiate a broad, four-pronged assault on the Pinamopoan perimeter. However, the rugged terrain slowed their movement toward assembly areas. On the morning of November 8 a typhoon, moving in from the west, swept over the entire island of Leyte. Jan Valtin, a member of the 24th Division, graphically describes it: "From the angry immensity of the heavens floods raced in almost horizontal sheets. Palms bent low under the storm, their fronds flattened like streamers of wet silk. Trees crashed to earth. In the expanse of… [cogon] grass the howling of the wind was like a thousand-fold plaint of the unburied dead. The trickle of supplies was at a standstill. On Carigara Bay the obscured headlands moaned under the onslaught of the… seas. Planes were grounded and ships became haunted things looking for refuge. Massed artillery… barrages to the summit of Breakneck Ridge sounded dim and hollow in the tempest. Trails were obliterated by the rain. The sky was black." In the midst of the storm, the 21st's infantry attacked. As the typhoon swept across the island, Verbeck's forces launched a three-pronged assault on Breakneck Ridge and Hill 1525, facing staunch resistance from Miyauchi's defenders but making considerable progress toward Hill 1525. Notably, plans for General Suzuki's offensive were found on a deceased Japanese officer, enabling General Krueger to redeploy his forces effectively. On 10 November General Mudge sent elements of the 1st Cavalry Division to patrol the area of the mountains of central Leyte extensively. From 5 November through 2 December, elements of the 1st Cavalry Division extensively patrolled the central mountain area and had many encounters with small forces of the enemy. At all times the supply situation was precarious. The 12th Cavalry established high in the foothills, at the entrance to the passes through the mountains, a supply base that was also a native camp, a hospital, and a rest camp. About 300 Filipino carriers were kept here under the protection of the guerrillas. The carriers had been hired for six days at a time and were not allowed to leave without a pass from their Filipino leader. This precaution was necessary, since the ration-carrying assignment was extremely arduous. The cavalrymen would frequently skirmish with the 41st Regiment and the 169th and 171st Independent Battalions during this period. Brigadier-General Julian Cunningham's 112th Cavalry Regiment, expected by November 14, was tasked with relieving General Mudge's 1st Cavalry Division in the Carigara-Barugo area to enable a southwest advance from the central mountains and ease pressure on General Irving's 24th Division.  General Bradley's 96th Division was directed to capture the high ground between Jaro and Dagami, with the 382nd Regiment remaining at Dagami to inflict significant losses on the 16th Division while securing Bloody Ridge. By November 4, the 382nd Regiment had made some progress into Bloody Ridge. The night of 4-5 November was not quiet. The Japanese delivered harassing fire on the 1st Battalion, and at 2205 elements of the 16th Division launched a heavy assault against the perimeter of the 2d Battalion. An artillery concentration immediately stopped the attack, and the Japanese fled, leaving 254 dead and wounded behind them. The following morning, after the artillery had fired a preparation in front of the 1st and 2d Battalions, the two battalions renewed the attack at 0900 and two companies from the 3d Battalion protected the regimental left (south) flank. The battalions advanced about 1,000 yards before they encountered any strong resistance. The defenses of the 16th Division consisted of a great many concrete emplacements, concealed spider holes, and connecting trenches. By nightfall, at 1700, the two battalions, assisted by the tanks from Company A, 763d Tank Battalion, successfully reduced the enemy to their front and captured the ridge. Each battalion formed its own perimeter and made plans to renew the attack on 6 November. At 0830 the 1st Battalion, with light tanks in support, moved out in the attack westward against a strong enemy force that was well entrenched in foxholes and pillboxes. Each of these defensive positions had to be reduced before the advance could continue. At 1300 the 2d Battalion moved to the high ground on the right flank of the 1st. The 1st Battalion encountered a strong concrete enemy pillbox which was believed to be a command post, since there were no firing apertures. As grenades had no effect it became necessary finally to neutralize the pillbox by pouring gasoline down the ventilation pipes and setting it afire. Two officers and nineteen enlisted men of the enemy were killed in the pillbox. The Japanese continued to fight tenaciously. There was no withdrawal, but by the end of the day only isolated pockets of enemy resistance remained. The Japanese 16th Division was taking a bad beating. Its supply of provisions had run out. All the battalion commanders, most of the company commanders, and half the artillery battalion and battery commanders had been killed. On the night of 6 November the 16th Division contracted its battle lines and on the following day took up a new position in the Dagami area. The new position ranged from a hill about four and a half miles northwest of Dagami to a point about three and three-fourths miles northwest of Burauen. On 7 November all three battalions of the 382d Infantry engaged the enemy and maintained constant pressure against his positions. The 1st and 3d Battalions advanced west, while the 2d Battalion drove north and west. The 3d Battalion encountered -the more determined resistance. Advancing, preceded by tanks, it met heavy enemy machine gun and rifle fire. A large enemy force assaulted the troops at close quarters and tried to destroy the tanks, but when the 382d Infantry introduced flamethrowers and supporting machine guns, the attackers fell back in disorder. The regiment overran the Japanese defensive positions and killed an estimated 474 of the enemy. Company E of the 2d Battalion had remained in the Patok area, engaged in patrolling and wiping out isolated pockets of enemy resistance. On 8 November strong patrols from the 1st and 2d Battalions probed west into the hills. They encountered the left flank of the enemy supporting position at a point about 2,600 yards west of Patok. A very heavy rainfall on the night of 8-9 November made an assault against the position impossible on 9 November. After all-night artillery fire, the 1st and 3d Battalions moved out at 0900 on 10 November. They met no resistance, but progress was slow because of the swamps. By 1225 the two battalions, supported by a platoon of light tanks, occupied the ridge formerly held by elements of the 16th Division. The 1st Battalion had advanced 2,500 yards. The 382d Infantry had destroyed all organized enemy resistance in its sector and removed the threat to Dagami.  Meanwhile, General Arnold's 7th Division stationed at the Burauen-Abuyog area began sending patrols from Baybay toward Ormoc to prepare for a larger advance, while the 2nd Battalion, 32nd Regiment moved to Baybay, successfully ambushing the Japanese unit advancing to Abuyog. Concurrently, Okawachi sent his fourth convoy from Manila, consisting of three transports, four frigates, and six destroyers under Admiral Kimura. This convoy carried the bulk of General Yamagata's 26th Division and approximately 3,500 tons of supplies, followed by another echelon of three transports with the remainder of the 1st Division. The echelon reached Ormoc the next day, unloaded successfully, and departed without issue. However, the main convoy encountered air attacks as it approached Ormoc Bay, beginning its debarkation by nightfall. On 10 November the 38th Bomb Group, based on Morotai, sent 32 B-25 Mitchells escorted by 37 P-47 Thunderbolts to attack TA-4 near Ponson Island. Reaching the convoy just before noon, the B-25s attacked at minimum altitude in pairs, sinking the two largest transports, Takatsu Maru and Kashii Maru, disabling a third, and sinking two of the patrol craft escorts at a cost of seven bombers, for which the group was awarded the Distinguished Unit Citation. Although Yamagata's troops were finally ashore by November 10, most of the supplies couldn't be unloaded due to ongoing enemy air attacks. Shortly after leaving Ormoc, American planes intercepted the convoy, destroying two transports and one frigate, while further damaging another frigate and a destroyer. Meanwhile, Okawachi dispatched a third convoy, consisting of five transports, a submarine chaser, and five destroyers under Rear Admiral Hayakawa Mikio, transporting special troops and heavy equipment of the 26th Division. When one transport ran aground on Luzon's Bondoc Peninsula, Kimura sent two frigates and three destroyers to transfer its cargo to Ormoc. As a result, Hayakawa's convoy arrived at Ormoc Bay on November 11 and began unloading. However, ULTRA intercepts had detected the enemy convoy departing Manila, prompting Admiral Halsey to redeploy Task Force 38 under Admiral McCain. While under repair at Manila on 29 October, Nachi and Kumano were attacked by aircraft from USN Task Force 38. Nachi was hit by a single bomb to her aircraft deck, and this, as well as strafing attacks, killed 53 crewmen and further delayed repairs. On 5 November, again in Manila Bay, Nachi was attacked by three waves of U.S. planes from the aircraft carriers USS Lexington and Ticonderoga. She escaped the first wave undamaged, but was hit by five bombs and two or three torpedoes in the second wave while attempting to get underway. During the third wave, Nachi was hit by five torpedoes in her port side, which severed her bow and stern, and by an additional 20 bombs and 16 rockets. Nachi's flag commander, Vice Admiral Kiyohide Shima, was ashore for a conference at the time of the attack, but arrived at dockside in time to see his flagship blown apart. The central portion of the vessel sank in 102 feet (31 m) of water about 12 nautical miles (22 km) northeast of Corregidor. McCain launched an attack on Kimura's convoy. Just as unloading began, 347 planes struck, sinking all four transports and four destroyers, including the flagship Shimakaze, on which Hayakawa lost his life. This costly reinforcement operation thus ended in partial failure, with most equipment lost and over 1,500 casualties. Nevertheless, elements of the 1st Division moved immediately toward the Limon area, while Yamagata's units, though short on weaponry, were ordered to assemble at Dolores to prepare for joining the Imahori Detachment at Daro. At the same time, noticing the rapid advance of the enemy into the Carigara area, Yamashita concluded that Suzuki's proposed offensive toward Tacloban was destined for failure. He ordered the main force of the 35th Army to join the 16th Division in the advantageous mountainous positions of the Burauen-Dagami area to regain control of the recently captured airstrips, thereby limiting operations in the Carigara area to a holding action. Concurrently, as this adjustment to the tactical plan was made, Yamashita communicated his growing belief that the overall situation offered little hope for victory on Leyte and unsuccessfully tried to persuade General Terauchi to shift the decisive battle to Luzon. As a result of Terauchi's decision, the 68th Brigade was still to be sent to Leyte; the 23rd Division was scheduled to go to Manila in mid-November before returning to Leyte; and the 10th and 19th Divisions were planned for movement to the island by the end of the year. With the plans finalized for continuing the decisive battle on Leyte, Terauchi's headquarters departed Manila for Saigon on November 17. Back on Leyte, on November 9, the weary, mud-stained troops of the 21st Regiment launched another attack, with the 3rd Battalion assaulting the center of Breakneck Ridge and the 2nd Battalion targeting OP Hill, though they made only minor gains. Additionally, Verbeck's 1st Battalion attacked Limon but was repelled by heavy enemy fire, and fresh Japanese troops subsequently counterattacked the Hill 1525 position, forcing the Americans to retreat. Finally, Colonel Chapman's 2nd Battalion reached the western slopes of Hill 1525 in the afternoon, but it was too late for them to take part in the battle. On November 10, Verbeck continued his assault, successfully capturing OP Hill and making significant headway in the area. At the same time, Chapman's 2nd Battalion began advancing westward to establish a roadblock on Highway 2, approximately 2000 yards south of Limon. Meanwhile, Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Clifford's 1st Battalion of the 34th Regiment landed on the western shore of Carigara Bay and initiated a wide envelopment around the western flank of the 57th Regiment to secure the high ground known as Kilay Ridge. Additionally, Mudge's cavalrymen pressed forward toward Mount Minoro. On this day, Yamashita's adjustments to the tactical plan finally reached Suzuki's headquarters. As a result, Suzuki abandoned his initial strategy and directed Yamagata to move his troops quickly to Albuera to prepare for an offensive eastward, dubbed Operation Wa. To replace the 26th Division in upcoming operations on the Jaro front, Suzuki decided to deploy the 30th Division, which had not yet departed Mindanao, instructing them to land at Ipil and prepare to support the Imahori Detachment, already skirmishing with Bradley's patrols. On November 11, following a heavy artillery barrage, Verbeck resumed his assault, although the 2nd Battalion quickly found itself pinned down, while the 1st Battalion successfully secured a ridge 300 yards southwest of OP Hill. The next morning, the 1st and 3rd Battalions advanced against the crest of Breakneck Ridge, successfully capturing the objective before being halted by Japanese artillery fire. At the same time, Chapman's 2nd Battalion reached Highway 2, and Clifford's 1st Battalion, supported by elements of the guerrilla 96th Regiment, arrived in the Cabiranan area. By November 13, Verbeck's 1st and 2nd Battalions advanced 600 and 400 yards, respectively, without encountering opposition. Breakneck Ridge was secured, although the Japanese maintained control over several nearby spurs, particularly Corkscrew Ridge. Nonetheless, the 21st Regiment reported approximately 1,779 Japanese soldiers killed, suffering 630 casualties in the process. Additionally, Clifford's 1st Battalion successfully reached Kilay Ridge undetected and quickly established defensive positions. At 0855 on 13 November a column of Filipino men, women, and children entered the perimeter and brought approximately thirty-five boxes of rations from Consuegra. The battalion left the area at 0930 and reached the ridge without opposition. Trenches and prepared gun positions without a man in them honeycombed the ridge from one end to the other. It was evident that elements of the 1st Division had intended to occupy the area in the latter stages of the battle for Limon. On 14 November Colonel Clifford ordered his battalion to entrench itself along the ridge in positions that would afford the best tactical advantage. The battalion established strong points and observation posts on the knolls, placed blocks on the trails leading through the area, and sent out reconnaissance patrols to locate enemy positions. Colonel Clifford made arrangements to utilize the Filipinos as carriers. These men were to use a trail on the north end of the ridge and bring supplies to the battalion from a supply dump at Consuegra. The first human pack train arrived in the area at 1010 with twenty-eight cases of rations and a supply of batteries for the radios. At 1125 enemy artillery shelled the southern end of the ridge and twenty minutes later shifted its fire to the Limon area. The battalion did not succeed in establishing physical contact with the 2d Battalion, 19th Infantry, which was operating east of the road, but it was able to make radio contact. Throughout the day, patrols of the battalion were active in searching out enemy positions. Meanwhile the 112th Cavalry was landed at Carigara and attached to the 1st Cavalry Division to strengthen the assault on the central Leyte mountains. Meanwhile, the reserve 32nd Division, led by Major-General William Gill, was also dispatched to the island to relieve the fatigued 24th Division. This newly arrived division was assigned the mission of capturing Limon and advancing down the Ormoc Valley toward Ormoc. On the Japanese side, after receiving the rest of his division, Kataoka chose to move the 1st Regiment to the left flank to assist the 57th, which had also been bolstered by two fresh battalions. This combined force aimed to launch an attack along the main road toward Pinamopoan while the 49th Regiment and the 171st Independent Battalion sought to envelop the enemy's left flank toward Colasian. By mid-November, the headquarters of the 102nd Division and most of the 364th Independent Battalion had also arrived in Ormoc, with Lieutenant-General Fukei Shinpei taking command of the 41st Regiment and his other battalions on the island as they advanced toward Mount Pina. Furthermore, despite significant losses to enemy aircraft, five air regiments had reinforced the 4th Air Army, enabling General Tominaga to make the 4th Air Division fully operational, a unit that had previously focused solely on base activities and anti-submarine patrols. The replenishment of naval air strength was progressing well, with replacement aircraft for the 1st Combined Base Air Force outnumbering losses by 26% in November. On November 15, the Combined Fleet opted to cease training carrier air groups and instead focus on expanding the base air forces. The 3rd Air Fleet, stationed in the homeland, was tasked with training replacement units for deployment to the Philippines. Due to the successful reinforcement of Japanese air forces in the Philippines and General Kenney's ongoing inability to provide close air support, Halsey once again directed Task Force 38 to attack enemy airbases on Luzon. On November 13 and 14, McCain's carriers conducted several strikes against Japanese airfields in Luzon, resulting in a significant decrease in enemy air operations over Leyte. On 13 November 1944, on the threat of American carrier strikes on Luzon, Kiso was ordered to return to Brunei that evening carrying Vice Admiral Kiyohide Shima. Before she could leave for Brunei, she was attacked on 13 November while underway in Manila Bay by more than 350 carrier planes of Task Force 38's carrier task groups 38.1's Hornet, Monterey and Cowpens, TG 38.3's Essex, Ticonderoga and Langley and TG 38.4's Enterprise and San Jacinto. Three bombs hit Kiso to starboard - one in the bow, one near her boiler rooms and one near her aft gun mounts. Kiso sank in shallow water 13 kilometres (7.0 nmi; 8.1 mi) west of Cavite. Captain Ryonosuke Imamura and 103 of her crew survived, but 175 crewmen went down with the ship. Akebono, while alongside destroyer Akishimo at Cavite pier near Manila, was attacked in a USAAF air raid. A direct bomb hit set both ships ablaze, and the following day a large explosion on Akishimo blew a hole in Akebono, which sank upright in shallow water, with 48 crewmen killed and 43 wounded. After returning to Manila, Hatsuharu was caught in an air raid in Manila Bay. A series of near misses buckled plates and set fires, causing the ship to sink in shallow water. The attack killed 12 crewmen and injured 60 more, but 218 survived. Several other vessels were also sunk. Meanwhile, on November 14, the Hi-81 convoy, comprising the escort carriers Shinyo and Akitsu Maru, destroyer Kashi, seaplane tender Kiyokawa Maru, submarine chaser No. 156, seven escort ships, five oilers, and three transports, left Imari Bay under Rear-Admiral Sato Tsutomu. The convoy carried most of Lieutenant-General Nishiyama Fukutaro's 23rd Division and headed into the Yellow Sea, wary of enemy submarines. After stopping for the night in Ukishima Channel near the Gotō Islands, Sato's convoy resumed its journey on November 15 but was soon ambushed by two submarine wolfpacks. Commander Charles Loughlin's submarines were the first to strike, successfully hitting the Akitsu Maru with two torpedoes, which later sank, resulting in the loss of 2,046 lives, including most of the 64th Regiment. After the attack, Sato withdrew to Strange Island, located off the coast of Korea, to take refuge for the day. On the morning of November 17, the convoy resumed its journey but was soon detected by a B-29 Superfortress as it made its way toward the Shushan Islands. By late afternoon, Commander Gordon Underwood's submarines launched an assault on the Japanese ships, successfully striking the transport vessel Mayasan Maru, which sank quickly, resulting in the loss of 3,437 men, including most of the 72nd Regiment. Almost twelve hours later 200 kilometers off Saishu Island, Spadefish surfaced and attacked the Shinyo with six torpedoes. Four struck the carrier on the starboard at 11:03 pm, and it caught fire. At least 1,130 Japanese sailors went down with their ship; only about seventy survived, including Ishii. Kashi immediately dropped several depth charges where the Spadefish was thought to be. An oil slick and other debris eventually made the Japanese believe they had sunk Spadefish so the Kashi broke off the engagement, but Spadefish had escaped apparently without serious damage. Only minor cracks were reported to have appeared on the submarine after the alleged "sinking" by Kashi. Underwood's final strike was against the submarine chaser No. 156, which sustained three torpedo hits and sank rapidly. Following some rescue efforts, Sato continued his advance on November 21, eventually arriving in Kaohsiung five days later. Half of the convoy then proceeded to San Fernando, where the remaining members of the 23rd Division disembarked on December 2.  Yet thats it for today for the Philippines as we now need to shift over to Morotai.With Japanese reinforcements pushed back into the interior of the secured island, General Persons directed the 31st Division to capture several islands off New Guinea that served as observation points for Japanese outposts monitoring Allied movements. On November 15, the 2nd Battalion of the 167th Regiment landed on Pegun Island, followed by a successful attack on Bras Island the next day. By November 18, with the Mapia Islands secured, Company F of the 124th Regiment was sent to occupy the unguarded Asia Islands on November 19. In the Aitape region, Major-General Jack Stevens' 6th Australian Division was assigned to relieve American forces, similar to the Australian efforts on New Britain and Bougainville, in order to free up troops for the Philippines Campaign. By late October, a base had been successfully set up, allowing the 19th Brigade to arrive by mid-November, with the 17th Brigade scheduled for early December, and the 16th by year-end. Under General Blamey's orders, the new Australian garrisons were to adopt a more active approach than the American units had, so Stevens planned not only to secure the airfield and radar installations in the Aitape-Tadji area, but also to carry out extensive patrols in support of intelligence and guerrilla operations aimed at weakening the enemy in Wewak.  One of General Stevens' tasks was to give maximum help to AIB. and Angau units in the area in their tasks of gaining Intelligence, establishing patrol bases and protecting the native population. These AIB. and Angau units had been active in the Sepik-Aitape triangle since the time of the landing of American forces at Aitape in April 1944, and the 6th Division came into an area where, from the outset, practically all the deep patrolling had been done by groups of Australians. In the Aitape area, prior to the arrival of the Division (said the report of the 6th Division), Angau long-range patrols operated without troop support and, for their own protection, inaugurated a type of guerilla warfare. Selected village natives called "sentries" were taught to use grenades and Japanese rifles. The sentries, besides furnishing Intelligence, accounted for large numbers of enemy. This system was continued. As each area was freed the sentries were rewarded and returned to their villages. By early November, the 2/10th Commando Squadron had established a patrol base at Babiang, conducting numerous patrols throughout the month. Intelligence gathered suggested the Japanese forces were weakened, poorly nourished, and mainly focused on sourcing food. In response, Stevens planned two significant December operations: to sever the enemy's communication line along the Malin-Walum-Womisis-Amam axis and to neutralize enemy positions east of the Danmap River. By November 25, the seasoned 2/7th Commando Squadron had arrived at Babiang, and by month-end, the 19th Brigade took over the area. The commandos then advanced southward, setting up a base at Tong on December 4 and establishing an outpost at Kumbum three days later. Now to finish this week's episode let's explore the B-29 Superfortress operations during this time. After the Formosa Air Battle and the Omura raid on October 25, General LeMay's 20th Bomber Command conducted four missions in November. Three of these supported Southeast Asia operations as part of “PAC-AID,” while the fourth targeted the Omura Aircraft Factory, a key focus for the command. On November 3, 44 B-29s from India effectively bombed the Malegon Railway Yards at Rangoon. Two days later, 53 bombers hit Singapore's King George VI Graving Dock, the largest of several dry docks at Singapore and one of the world's best. The first of 53 Superforts attacking was over target at 0644, and the bombardier, Lt. Frank McKinney, put a I,ooo-pound bomb into the target within 50 feet of the aiming point, the caisson gate; Lt. Bolish McIntyre, 2 planes back, laid another alongside. This was the sort of pickle-barrel bombing the Air Corps had talked about before the war. Strike photos showed a rush of water into the dock, presumptive evidence that the gate had been strained, and subsequent reconnaissance photos indicated that the dock was out of use (A-2's estimate of three months of unserviceability was to prove quite accurate). There were other hits on the dock, on a 465-foot freighter in it, and on adjacent shops. For “baksheesh,” as the boys had learned to say in India, seven B-29's bombed the secondary target, Pangkalanbrandan refinery in Sumatra, and reported direct hits on the cracking plant. The Japanese, evidently relying on the inaccessibility of Singapore, put up a feeble defense, but the long trip took a toll of two planes and twelve crewmen, including Col. Ted L. Faulkner, commander of the 468th Group. On November 11, 96 B-29s launched from China to strike Omura under difficult weather; only 29 reached the aircraft factory unsuccessfully, while 24 more bombed Nanking with limited results. The month's final mission on November 27 saw 55 B-29s severely damage the Bang Soe marshaling yards in Bangkok. Meanwhile, in the Marianas, General Hansell's 21st Bomber Command prepared for strikes on the Japanese Home Islands. In order to properly plan missions to Japan, up-to-date reconnaissance photos of the proposed targets were needed. Other than information which was used during the Doolittle Raid in 1942, there was scant information about the locations of Japanese industry, especially the aircraft industry. On November 1, two days after arriving on Saipan, a 3rd Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron F-13A Superfortress (photo reconnaissance-configured B-29) took off bound for Tokyo. The aircraft flew over Tokyo at 32000 feet for 35 minutes taking picture after picture. A few fighters made it up to the camera plane's altitude but did not attack. These photos, along with other intelligence, gave the 21st Bomber Command the locations of the Japanese aircraft manufacturing plants and enabled mission planners to plan missions for the combat crews to attack. In honor of his mission, the aircraft was named "Tokyo Rose". In response, about ten G4Ms launched from Iwo Jima attacked Isley Field on Saipan the next day, scoring five bomb hits but losing three bombers. Hansell responded with a practice strike on Iwo Jima on November 5, though results were again limited. On November 7, the Japanese launched a follow-up attack, but it again resulted in minimal damage and cost them three bombers. A retaliatory strike by 17 B-29s the next day also fell short: one squadron had to jettison its bombs into the ocean, while another dropped its load through a gap in the undercast. Between Japanese attacks, American aircrew inexperience, delays in constructing airfields in the Marianas, and the slow movement of B-29s to Saipan, the 21st Bomber Command was behind schedule in its planned offensive against Japan. By November 15, only half of the 73rd Bombardment Wing's authorized 180 B-29s had arrived, but by November 22, around 118 bombers were finally in place. At this point, General Arnold ordered Hansell to begin Operation San Antonio I, marking the first strike against Tokyo. The chosen target was Nakajima's Musashi Aircraft Engine Plant, which supplied 27% of Japan's combat aircraft engines. On November 24, 111 B-29s took off for Japan, collectively carrying 277.5 tons of bombs. However, 17 bombers aborted mid-flight, and six others couldn't bomb due to mechanical issues. For the first time, the B-29s encountered the Jet stream, which was a high-speed wind coming out of the west at speeds as high as 200 mph at precisely the altitudes at which the bombers were operating. This caused the bomber formations to be disrupted and made accurate bombing impossible. As a result, only 24 B-29s bombed the Musashi plant, while 64 hit nearby dock and urban areas instead. The Japanese fighter response was less intense than expected, with the Americans claiming to have downed seven fighters, likely destroyed 18 more, and damaged nine, losing just one bomber in return. Another B-29 was lost on the return trip after running out of fuel and ditching. Despite disappointing bombing results in the mission—only 48 bombs struck the factory area, causing damage to just 1% of the building area and 2.4% of the machinery, with 57 killed and 75 injured—the raid exposed the weaknesses in Japan's air defense and showed the six million residents of Tokyo that they were vulnerable to attack. Given the limited impact of the November 24 mission, Hansell decided to launch a second major strike, dubbed San Antonio II, targeting Musashi once more. However, in the early hours of November 27, two G4M bombers from Iwo Jima carried out a low-altitude raid on Isley Field, escaping after destroying one B-29 and damaging eleven others.  Later that day, twelve bomb-equipped Mitsubishi A6M "Zero" fighters from the IJN's 252 Kōkūtai (252 Air Group) accompanied by two Nakajima C6N "Myrt" reconnaissance aircraft for navigation purposes departed Iwo Jima for Saipan. The attackers flew just above sea level to avoid US radar, and one of the A6Ms was forced to divert to Pagan after its propeller struck a wave; this aircraft was shot down by a USAAF Thunderbolt while attempting to land. The remaining eleven A6Ms arrived over Saipan at noon, shortly after XXI Bomber Command's second raid on Tokyo had departed. These aircraft strafed Isley Field destroying three or four B-29s and damaging up to two others. One of the Japanese pilots landed his fighter on Isley Field and fired on airfield personnel with his pistol until he was killed by rifle fire; this incident was witnessed by Brigadier General Haywood S. Hansell, the commander of XXI Bomber Command. None of the ten other A6Ms survived; four were shot down by USAAF fighters and six by anti-aircraft guns. The U.S. gunners also downed a USAAF Thunderbolt in circumstances which an official assessment later described as "inexcusable". Of the 81 bombers launched, 19 aborted, and those that reached Tokyo found the target covered by clouds, forcing them to drop bombs by radar over Tokyo's docks, urban areas, and the cities of Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Numazu, and Osaka. Ultimately, for the loss of one Superfortress, the damage caused by this second strike was minimal. However, the strong Japanese response led Hansell to relocate some B-29s from Isley to safer Guam, strengthen Saipan's defenses and radar, and plan coordinated air-sea operations to neutralize Iwo Jima's staging fields. I would like to take this time to remind you all that this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Please go subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry after that, give my personal channel a look over at The Pacific War Channel at Youtube, it would mean a lot to me. The Americans pressed through Leyte's treacherous terrain and fierce resistance, aiming to secure strategic positions. Typhoons, enemy reinforcements, and brutal battles tested them harshly, but they advanced steadily. Despite heavy losses and airstrikes from both sides, American forces captured Breakneck Ridge and pushed onward, inching closer to victory.

In this episode Listen to a conversation between your host Vivienne Aerts and Brooklyn based composer, violinist and educator from Japan Tomoko Omura as we talk about how she discovered playing Jazz on the violin, the way she finds inspiration for her composition, and balancing her art's life and motherhood. About Tomoko Omura Tomoko Omura is a composer, violinist and educator. Named #1 Rising Star Violinist by Downbeat Magazine's Critics Poll in 2021, she has released six albums as a leader.“Branches Vol. 2” (2021) was named Bandcamp's “Best Jazz of 2021”. She has been featured on major publications, including Grammy.com, WBGO Jazz United and The Pulse, Strings magazine, Jazz Sessions, AllAboutJazz. Originally from Shizuoka, Japan, she started violin under her mother's instruction. Almost quitting the violin in her teens, she discovered jazz when her brother was listening to "Kind Of Blue" by Miles Davis and fell in love with it. She moved to the U.S. to study at Berklee College of Music and relocated to New York after to pursue her dream of jazz violin. She became a mother in 2020 and is living in Brooklyn with her son, her partner and a pianist, Glenn Zaleski and her cat. She is a faculty member at Jazz House KiDS, leading the new String program. ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Website⁠ About ViviTalks - Interviews with the Women Behind Typuhthâng. Introducing ViviTalks, a podcast hosted by Dutch New York-based musician Vivienne Aerts. Join us as we celebrate 100 talented female musicians from Vivienne's latest album "Typuhthâng," with a mission to empower female cacao farmers in the Virunga State Park of Congo and contribute to rainforest restoration. We delve into the musical journeys, creative processes, and unique perspectives of these talented women, seeking to bring greater balance to the music industry. It's a safe space for honest and authentic conversations with artists and trailblazers. Let's amplify the voices of remarkable women in music and stay tuned for inspiring stories and meaningful dialogues on ViviTalks. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Stream⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the Album Buy it on Bandcamp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and get the chocolate! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More about Vivienne here Follow the podcast on your favorite platform

This one goes out to all the ladies out there... well, and the fellas too if you're interested! The Krewe sits down with avid shojo enthusiast Taryn of Manga Lela Instagram/TikTok fame to talk all things shojo. Together they explore the variety of shojo genres, some challenges faced in the shojo industry, & what makes shojo different from those rambunctious shonen titles! Don't miss out!------ 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 Anime/Manga/Pop Culture Episodes ------The Japanese Pop Music Scene ft. Patrick St. Michel (S5E10)Akira Toriyama: Legacy of a Legend ft. Matt Alt (S5E3)The History & Evolution of Godzilla ft. Dr. William (Bill) Tsutsui (S5E1)Thoughts on Godzilla Minus One ft. Dr. William (Bill) Tsutsui (S4Bonus)The History of Nintendo ft. Matt Alt (S4E18)Visiting Themed Cafes in Japan ft. Chris Nilghe of TDR Explorer (S4E15)Japanese Mascot Mania ft. Chris Carlier of Mondo Mascots (S4E8)Tokusatsu Talk with a Super Sentai ft. Sotaro Yasuda aka GekiChopper (S4E6)The Evolution of PokéMania ft Daniel Dockery [Part 2] (S4E3)The Evolution of PokéMania ft Daniel Dockery [Part 1] (S4E2)Japanese Independent Film Industry ft. Award Winning Director Eiji Uchida (S3E18)City Pop & Yu ft. Yu Hayami (S3E14)How Marvel Comics Changed Tokusatsu & Japan Forever ft Gene & Ted Pelc (Guest Host, Matt Alt) (S3E13)Talking Shonen Anime Series ft. Kyle Hebert (S3E10)Japanese Pro Wrestling ft. Baliyan Akki (Part 2) (S3E6)Japanese Pro Wrestling ft. Baliyan Akki (Part 1) (S3E5)Exploring Enka ft. Jerome White Jr aka ジェロ / Jero (S3E1)Japanese Arcades (S2E16)How to Watch Anime: Subbed vs. Dubbed ft. Dan Woren (S2E9)Japanese Theme Parks ft. TDR Explorer (S2E4)Manga: Literature & An Art Form ft. Danica Davidson (S2E3)The Fantastical World of Studio Ghibli ft. Steve Alpert (S2E1)The Greatest Anime of All Time Pt. 3: Modern Day Anime  (2010's-Present) (S1E18)The Greatest Anime of All Time Pt. 2: The Golden Age  (1990's-2010's) (S1E16)The Greatest Anime of All Time Pt. 1: Nostalgia (60's-80's) (S1E5)We Love Pokemon: Celebrating 25 Years (S1E3)Why Japan ft. Matt Alt (S1E1)------ Links about Taryn/Manga Lela------Taryn's LinksTaryn on TikTokTaryn on InstagramTaryn on Twitter/X------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event CalendarJapan Fest Sign-UpJSNO Annual Meeting RegistrationJoin JSNO Today!

袴田巌さん１９６６年に静岡県で一家４人が殺害された事件で死刑が確定した袴田巌さんの再審で、検察当局は８日、静岡地裁の無罪判決に対して控訴を断念すると表明した。 Japanese public prosecutors said Tuesday that they will not appeal a district court ruling last month that acquitted 88-year-old Iwao Hakamata in his retrial for the 1966 murder of four members of a family in the central prefecture of Shizuoka.

富士フイルムが静岡県の拠点に建設する新棟のイメージ図、同社提供富士フイルムは３０日、静岡県吉田町と大分市の拠点で、極端紫外線向けフォトレジストなどの先端半導体材料の開発や生産、品質評価などの設備を増強すると発表した。 Fujifilm Corp. said Monday it will spend some 20 billion yen to build factories in Shizuoka and Oita prefectures to increase production of semiconductor materials.

Historians Nathan Ledbetter & Dr. Samantha Perez rejoin the Krewe to continue our conversation on foreign-born samurai, this time highlighting the life of William Adams! In this episode, we explore his relationships with both Japanese & non-Japanese while in Japan, the similarities between William Adams's story & House of the Dragon (what?!), how he was a big inspiration for James Clavell's classic novel (and the adaptations) Shogun... AND SO MUCH MORE!------ 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 History Episodes ------Foreign-Born Samurai: Yasuke ft. Nathan Ledbetter (Guest Host, Dr. Samantha Perez) (S5E16)Kendo: The Way of the Sword ft. Alexander Bennett, 7th Dan in Kendo (S4E16)Jokichi Takamine: The Earliest Bridge Between New Orleans & Japan ft. Stephen Lyman (S4E13)How Marvel Comics Changed Tokusatsu & Japan Forever ft Gene & Ted Pelc (Guest Host, Matt Alt) (S3E13)The Chrysanthemum Throne ft. Dr. Hiromu Nagahara [Part 2] (S2E18)The Chrysanthemum Throne ft. Dr. Hiromu Nagahara [Part 1] (S2E17)The Age of Lady Samurai ft. Tomoko Kitagawa (S1E12)The Life & Legacy of Lafcadio Hearn ft. Bon & Shoko Koizumi (S1E9)------ Links about Nate ------Ubisoft's Echoes of History "Japan's First Unifier: Oda Nobunaga"Ubisoft's Echoes of History "Samurai vs Shinobi: The Tensho Iga War"Nate on BlueSky------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event CalendarJoin JSNO Today!

- Vào hôm qua (19/09), ít nhất 147 người được xác nhận đã mắc kẹt trên núi ở thành phố Shizuoka, Nhật Bản, do lở đất xảy ra và chắn ngang lối đi. Chính quyền Shizuoka đã phải huy động trực thăng để giải cứu những người mắc kẹt này. Chủ đề : nhật bản, lở đất --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vov1tintuc/support

The World Health Organization has declared mpox, formerly Monkey Pox, a global public health emergency. A new strain of the virus has raised concerns due to its rapid transmission. Also, green tea is a major industry in Shizuoka prefecture, on Japan's Pacific coast. Google “Shizuoka” and you'll find images of hillsides covered in neat rows of bright-green tea bushes, with Mt. Fuji in the background. But that scenery is changing, with some tea farmers calling it quits and others scrambling to innovate for economic survival. And, a herd of artsy elephants is traveling with a message, as part of an exhibit. These are replicas of real-life elephants made by a community of artisans in southern India.Listen to today's Music Heard on Air.

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気温が上昇し、皇居前の歩道では蜃気楼の一種「逃げ水」が見られた、７日午後、東京都千代田区東北地方南部から沖縄にかけては７日も太平洋高気圧に覆われて晴れ、厳しい暑さが続いた。 Temperatures rose to 40 degrees Celsius in the central Japan city of Shizuoka at 1:18 p.m. Sunday, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.

Olá, eu sou Leo Lopes e está no ar o POD NOTÍCIAS, a sua dose semanal de informação sobre o mercado de podcasts no Brasil e no mundo! Hoje é segunda-feira, dia 24 de junho de 2024 e esta é a nossa décima nona edição! Sabia que você pode anunciar a sua marca, produto ou serviço com a gente aqui no Pod Notícias e atingir um público qualificado que se interessa pelo podcast aqui no Brasil? Manda um e-mail pro contato@podnoticias.com.br, que nós vamos ter o maior prazer em conversar com você sobre todas as opções de publicidade. E caso você queira colaborar com a gente com texto, sugestão de pauta ou envio de notícias, também será muito bem-vindo e pode fazer isso através do mesmo e-mail. 1 - Na semana passada a gente comentou sobre como o podcast está tendo um crescimento constante de mercado, e hoje a gente vai dizer isso mais uma vez, porque um estudo recente sobre o consumo digital de notícias confirmou que audiência de podcasts também está crescendo no mundo todo. O relatório Digital News Report 2024 do Reuters Institute revelou que a audiência do áudio continua crescendo globalmente, especialmente entre jovens, pessoas instruídas e de classe média-alta. Notícias e Política são os temas mais populares entre os ouvintes homens. A pesquisa, que foi feita com mais de 95 mil pessoas em 47 países, destacou que o consumo das notícias está mudando, e que agora plataformas digitais como TikTok, YouTube e reels do Instagram têm um papel crucial na disseminação da informação. Infelizmente, essas mesmas ferramentas também tem um papel crucial na desinformação e propagação de fake news, bem como a de conteúdos sintéticos - que são aqueles criados por inteligências artificiais, e que não são confiáveis porque a base de dados das IA's costuma imitar o comportamento humano online, o que compromete a parcialidade da notícia. Por conta desses fatores, no mundo todo o interesse por notícias diminuiu e a evasão seletiva de notícias aumentou. Apesar disso, os podcasts continuam sendo uma mídia considerada "confiável". Pelo menos, muito mais do que as outras. Link 2 - Segundo a revista americana Vulture, os podcasts de bate-papo estão em alta mais uma vez, tanto pelo poder de "viralização", com alguns episódios batendo mais de 60 milhões de visualizações no YouTube, quanto pelo potencial que esse formato tem de criar discussões e gerar repercussão. E também não é a toa, porque foi desse pensamento aí que alguns charlatões da internet começaram a criar cortes de podcast fake pra tentar viralizar, mas enfim... De acordo com o crítico Nicholas Quah, a inclusão do vídeo aos podcasts foi um fator decisivo pra isso, já que os vídeos geram mais engajamento orgânico na internet. Só que ele também apontou que outro fator importante é a semelhança do formato com o rádio tradicional, que é uma mídia consolidada que sempre teve público - inclusive hoje em dia, claro. Os podcasts de bate-papo e entrevistas, em especial, emulam esse "feeling" da rádio tradicional, e por isso saem na frente na disputa com podcasts narrativos e documentais, por exemplo. Esses programas são líderes de audiência por conta do interesse do ouvinte nos convidados, a fama dos apresentadores, e as possíveis controvérsias que podem sair das conversas. A parte mais chatinha da análise, é que aparentemente não é mais necessário ter qualquer habilidade como entrevistador. Principalmente no caso dos programas que o host já é uma celebridade: se ele conseguir captar e reter a atenção do público, já tá bom. Aí, infelizmente a qualidade do conteúdo cai um pouco. Não tem o que fazer. Link 3 - E um estudo realizado na Suécia pela OMD e a Acast, revelou que cada dólar investido em publicidade em podcasts gera um retorno de US$4,90 em vendas aumentadas, com a publicidade em podcasts sendo a que tem o maior retorno de longo prazo entre outras mídias, como redes sociais e rádio. A análise cobriu um gasto total de publicidade de 2 bilhões de kronas suecos (SEK) entre 2021 e 2023, o que equivale a pouco mais de US$190 milhões. Segundo o estudo, os podcasts também se destacam como o melhor meio de publicidade para construção de marca e geração de vendas. Não que isso seja novidade pra gente, mas sempre vale a pena atualizar as informações no seu mídia kit, porque, afinal de contas, o fato é que podcast vende. Link AINDA EM NOTÍCIAS DA SEMANA: 4 - O governo da Áustria está ampliando o financiamento para meios de comunicação, que agora inclui rádios privadas e podcasts. Pela primeira vez, vai ser disponibilizado um subsídio de 500 mil euros (cerca de 540 mil dólares) especificamente pros podcasts, como parte de um aumento geral de 27 milhões de dólares para emissoras privadas. Representantes dos partidos ÖVP e Verdes criaram essa proposta do aumento do financiamento, defendendo a importância de apoiar e valorizar os produtos jornalísticos que surgiram na podosfera nos últimos anos, e que já produziam conteúdo de qualidade mesmo sem financiamento nenhum. A Associação de Emissoras Privadas Austríacas elogiou a iniciativa, ressaltando a importância desse financiamento para fortalecer a diversidade da mídia e também garantir informações baseadas em fatos, combatendo as informações descontroladas e falsas que têm surgido por lá, especialmente por ser ano de eleições na Áustria. E esse é só mais um exemplo do podcast mostrando o quanto tem credibilidade! Link 5 - A Justiça Federal determinou a suspensão de postagens de policiais em podcasts e videocasts no YouTube, por estarem, supostamente, disseminando discursos de ódio. A ação atende parcialmente aos pedidos do Ministério Público Federal (MPF) e da Defensoria Pública da União (DPU). A Polícia Militar do Rio de Janeiro foi notificada depois da publicação de reportagens do site Ponte Jornalismo sobre conteúdos violentos nesses canais. Os órgãos jurídicos solicitaram aos podcasts a exclusão dos trechos mencionados e também foi pedido ao Google para prevenir futuros casos. Além disso, foi pedido à Justiça que o Estado aplique medidas disciplinares aos policiais, que também podem ter que desembolsar até R$200 mil por danos morais coletivos, se perderem no processo. A decisão afetou os canais Copcast, Fala Glauber e Café com a Polícia. Bom pra lembrar que toda ação trás uma consequência e servidor público não pode sair falando bobagem por aí como se não fosse nada. Podcast não é terra sem lei. Link E MAIS: 6 - O Spotify for Podcasters anunciou na última semana uma atualização nos termos e condições de uso, que afeta tanto quem hospeda quanto quem distribui o seu podcast na plataforma. As principais mudanças incluem a necessidade de sinalizar podcasts com "conteúdo promocional", igual às exigências do YouTube, a remoção do feed RSS como método de entrega de conteúdo, e a redução dos requisitos de licenciamento, já que não existe mais a obrigatoriedade de exibir o aviso de direitos autorais do Spotify. Por enquanto, nada mudou no campo dos conteúdos criados por inteligência artificial, e aparentemente os conteúdos dos usuários não estão sendo usados pra treinamento de IA's. Menos mal. Além disso, os novos termos incluem cláusulas de litígio, que aumentaram os termos e condições em nada menos do que duas páginas inteiras. Se você quiser ler as mudanças na íntegra, o novo termo de uso está disponível no blog do Spotify. Link 7 - E o The Guardian teceu elogios ao Apple Podcasts pela sua nova ferramenta de transcrição. Segundo o portal, as transcrições além de acessíveis, são "um prazer de ler". A função foi desenvolvida para tornar os podcasts mais acessíveis, é claro, especialmente para pessoas com deficiência auditiva. Apesar do recurso ter sido lançado com atraso em relação a outras plataformas, como Amazon Music e Spotify, a Apple decidiu oferecer transcrições para todos os novos episódios de podcasts, sem limitar a funcionalidade a uma parte específica do catálogo. O desenvolvimento da ferramenta envolveu a colaboração de funcionários da Apple portadores de deficiência e outras organizações de pessoas com deficiência. As transcrições usam a tecnologia de sincronia de palavras da Apple Music e a tipografia da Apple Books para melhorar a legibilidade. Vários usuários e ativistas pelos direitos dos PCD's apoiaram a Apple por ter priorizado a precisão e qualidade das transcrições, mesmo que isso tenha levado mais tempo para ser implementado. Link 8 - E na última terça-feira, o Governo de Luanda lançou o podcast "Eu sou daqui", pra reforçar a interação do governo com a comunidade e abordar programas que estão em curso pelo estado. Na estreia, o podcast falou bastante sobre o potencial do turismo em Luanda, convidando os moradores a explorar os pontos turísticos e as histórias que tornam a capital da Angola um destino único. A primeira edição contou com a participação de Amélia Carlos Cazalma, docente universitária, e Ana Sofia Marta, CEO da Plataforma Digital Gotaze. Segundo o Governo Provincial de Luanda no Facebook, o podcast é um novo formato de comunicação para apresentar ao público programas como o de Reordenamento do Comércio, o Programa de Ordenamento do Trânsito e o Programa de Arborização de Luanda. Link HOJE NO GIRO SOBRE PESSOAS QUE FAZEM A MÍDIA: 9 - Na semana passada, a equipe do Amazon Music publicou quais são os 10 podcasts mais ouvidos no Brasil na plataforma. É uma lista eclética e que agrada todos os gostos, desde fofoca e comédia até política e finanças. Entre os mais populares, estão: Histórias da Firma;Caso Bizarro;Não Inviabilize;Inteligência Ltda;Modus Operandi,O Assunto do G1;Os Sócios Podcast; Entre outros programas, que também tem assuntos variados. Se você quiser ver a lista completa, pode conferir todos os nomes lá no Pod Notícias. O link, como sempre, vai estar na descrição desse episódio. Link 10 - O podcast Caso das 10 Mil, da Folha, foi premiado no International Women's Podcast Awards, na categoria de produções que não foram feitas em inglês. O programa foi a única produção brasileira a trazer um prêmio pra cá. A série mergulha fundo no maior processo por aborto do Brasil (que envolveu quase 10 mil mulheres, como o nome sugere) contando tudo sobre a queda de uma clínica em Campo Grande e as discussões intensas que vieram à seguir sobre os direitos reprodutivos no Brasil. A maior parte da equipe do podcast também é feminina: as repórteres Angela Boldrini e Carolina Moraes fizeram a pesquisa e investigação, a coordenação ficou por conta de Magé Flores, e a edição de som, com o Raphael Concli. Se você ainda não ouviu o Caso das 10 Mil e ficou interessado, o programa está disponível no site da Folha e em todas as principais plataformas de áudio. Link 11 - E nessa edição nós estamos de volta com o quadro 'O Podcast no Japão', trazendo as últimas novidades da Podosfera Nipo-Brasileira. No mês passado, a gente inaugurou este espaço apresentado pelo Carlinhos Vilaronga, da Nabecast, e hoje ele retorna para nos atualizar sobre as atividades e novidades dos podcasters brasileiros que moram no Japão. Bem-vindo de volta, meu amigo Carlinhos Vilaronga! CARLINHOS: Olá Leo, olá ouvintes!Retornando ao ao Pod Notícias para compartilhar com vocês um pouco do que rolou na Podosfera Nipo-brasileira nas últimas semanas. Educação e ciência.A Escola Alcance de Hamamatsu lançou no dia 04 de Maio um balão meteorológico. A iniciativa foi uma das atividades preparatórias para a Feira de Ciências realizada pela instituição no dia 25 de Maio. Contexto: a comunidade brasileira no Japão atualmente é de cerca de 210 mil pessoas. Para atender essa comunidade existem várias instituições de ensino. Porém, a Escola Alcance foi a primeira instituição de ensino brasileira a conseguir autorização para o lançamento de um balão meteorológico, o que fez da ocasião um marco para a comunidade. O podcast Mochiyori esteve presente no lançamento e entrevistou educadores, pais e alunos que participaram da atividade. LiteraturaNo dia 18 de Maio o jovem escritor Gabriel Caetano lançou o livro Sigma, Mono no Aware. O livro é parte da série "Os indomáveis", que é apresentada pelo autor como "Um universo de super-heróis brasileiros cheio de representatividade BR." A personagem principal da história é uma descendente de japoneses e parte da história se passa aqui no Japão. Em um momento da história ela visita uma grande festa brasileira que acontece por aqui e conhece um podcaster. Para não correr o risco de dar spoilers, vou para os comentários por aqui. Uma curiosidade é que a minha jornada pessoal com podcast foi a referência utilizada pelo autor para a criação da personagem e claro, fiquei surpreso e honrado ao ler a história e as considerações deixadas pelo autor no final do livro. Indicação:Para finalizar, gostaria de indicar o episódio 15 do podcast Tokyo Minds, que é apresentado pelo Sandro Nucitelli. Neste episódio ele entrevista o produtor de conteúdo Nicolas Hideo. Tem também participação especial do Kevin Macedo, conhecido nas redes sociais como Samurai Life JP. Em breve retorno com mais notícias da Podosfera Nipo-brasileira. Carlinhos Vilaronga da cidade de Kosai na província de Shizuoka, exclusivo para o Pod Notícias. SOBRE LANÇAMENTOS: 12 - Na última quinta-feira foi ao ar o podcast Plano Real – Histórias não contadas. O programa apresenta em seis episódios os bastidores e a consolidação do Plano Real, com relatos de seus idealizadores como Edmar Bacha, Gustavo Franco e Gustavo Loyola. O jornalista Carlos Alberto Sardenberg conduz as conversas, falando desde a inesperada nomeação de Fernando Henrique Cardoso para o Ministério da Fazenda, até os desafios que foram enfrentados durante a execução do plano. É um conteúdo bem interessante pra quem quer entender melhor sobre a história da economia brasileira. O podcast é lançado todas as quintas-feiras no site da CBN e nas principais plataformas de podcast. Link 13 - E também na semana passada foram lançados dois podcasts pra públicos bastante específicos: o Mexe o Balaio, sobre dança, e o Hora Rubra, sobre o universo de Star Trek. O Mexe o Balaio estreou no 19 de junho com Tiago Banha e Ingrid Lago como apresentadores, colocando a dança e seus profissionais como os protagonistas da conversa, especialmente na cena de dança de Salvador. O podcast é financiado pelo Governo do Estado da Bahia. Já no Hora Rubra, o papo foi sobre temas recentes, como a iminente estreia da segunda temporada de Star Trek: Prodigy na Netflix, e a recepção a Star Wars: The Acolyte. Os dois podcasts já estão no ar, e é claro que os links pros programas vão estar na descrição desse episódio. Mexe o Balaio / Hora Rubra RECOMENDAÇÃO NACIONAL: 14 - E na semana passada a gente combinou que a recomendação nacional dessa semana seria feita por: você! A gente convidou você, nosso ouvinte, a indicar pra nós o SEU podcast na nossa Caixinha de Perguntas do Instagram. E aqui no Pod Notícias, promessa feita é promessa cumprida. Então nossas recomendações nacionais dessa semana, vão para os podcasts: Casul Cast Cognamentos Corrida on Demand Espinha de Peixe #FalaJFAL, da Justiça Federal do Alagoas Mão na Orelha Papo Delas Pedra Papel e Podcast Pés Descalços FC Rádio Guilhotina E só não tem mais indicações porque mais pessoas não interagiram na nossa Caixinha de Perguntas. Então, quando tiver a próxima oportunidade, corre lá, porque ela fica disponível por 24 horas. Como sempre, todos os links dos programas indicados vão estar na descrição desse episódio. Tem muita coisa bacana que com certeza vale a pena conferir - e assinar no seu agregador de podcast preferido. E assim a gente fecha esta décima nona edição do Pod Notícias. Acesse podnoticias.com.br para ter acesso à transcrição e os links das fontes de todas as notícias deste episódio! 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Those who want to climb one of the most popular trails on Japan's iconic Mount Fuji will have to book a slot and pay a fee as crowds, littering and climbers who try to rush too fast to the summit cause safety and conservation concerns at the picturesque stratovolcano. The new rules for the climbing season, starting July 1 to September 10, apply for those hiking the Yoshida Trail on the Yamanashi side of the 3,776 meter- (nearly 12,300 feet-) high mountain that was designated a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site in 2013. Only 4,000 climbers will be allowed to enter the trail per day for a hiking fee of 2,000 yen (about $18). Of those slots, 3,000 will be available for online booking and the remaining 1,000 can be booked in person on the day of the climb, Yamanashi prefecture said in a statement via the Foreign Press Center of Japan. Hikers also have an option of donating an additional 1,000 yen (about $9) for conservation. Climbers can book their slots via the Mount Fuji Climbing website, which is jointly run by the Environment Ministry and the mountain's two home prefectures, Yamanashi and Shizuoka. Under the new system, climbers must choose between a day hike or an overnight stay at the several available huts along the trail. On the day of their climb, they are given a QR code to be scanned at the 5th station. Those who have not booked an overnight hut will be sent back down and not allowed to climb between 4:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m., mainly to stop “bullet climbing,” or rushing to the summit without adequate rest, which authorities are worried puts lives at risk. A symbol of Japan, the mountain called “Fujisan” used to be a place of pilgrimage. Today, it especially attracts hikers who climb to the summit to see the sunrise. But the tons of trash that's left behind, including plastic bottles, food and even clothes, have become a major concern. Overtourism has also become a growing issue at other popular tourist destinations such as Kyoto and Kamakura as foreign visitors have flocked to Japan in droves since the coronavirus pandemic restrictions were lifted. This article was provided by The Associated Press.

Olá, eu sou Leo Lopes e está no ar o POD NOTÍCIAS, a sua dose semanal de informação sobre o mercado de podcasts no Brasil e no mundo! Hoje é segunda-feira, dia 13 de maio de 2024 e esta é a nossa décima terceira edição! Sabia que você pode anunciar com a gente aqui no Pod Notícias? Se você tem uma marca, produto ou serviço e quer atingir um público qualificado que se interessa pelo podcast aqui no Brasil, manda um e-mail pra gente no contato@podnoticias.com.br, que a gente vai ter o maior prazer em conversar com você. Além disso, se você quiser colaborar com a gente, mandar texto, mandar pauta, também é muito bem-vindo, e pode fazer isso através do mesmo e-mail. 1 - A gente começa a edição de hoje com uma análise mundial sobre o podcasting que colocou o Brasil em evidência: de acordo com os dados mais recentes da empresa YouGov de pesquisa em marketing, os ouvintes de podcast em 2024 se comportam de formas muitos diversas ao redor do globo. Em geral, de todos os consumidores entrevistados no mundo, 40% afirmaram que ouvem podcasts por mais de uma hora por semana, e cerca de 10% dos entrevistados dedicam mais de 10 horas semanais a esse tipo de conteúdo. Quando a gente foca na pesquisa que foi feita na América Latina, os destaques são o Brasil e o México, já que quase metade dos mexicanos e brasileiros são ouvintes assíduos de podcast - são 48% no México e 44% aqui. Os colombianos aparecem um pouco atrás, com 37% da população sendo ouvinte. Aqui no Brasil, considerando que o país tem mais de 200 milhões de pessoas, o número de ouvintes de podcast é de aproximadamente 90 milhões. Com esse número de ouvintes, o Brasil garante fácil a liderança na América Latina. Agora a meta é ser campeão mundial! Link 2 - E olha só o alerta de processinho: na semana passada o apresentador Andrew Hickey, do podcast "A History of Rock in 500 Songs" anunciou que o seu podcast estava sendo plagiado em outra língua. Segundo ele, um outro podcaster conhecido como "Capitão Diligaf" estava copiando o seu conteúdo e traduzindo pro francês. E não é só isso, o podcast que supostamente plagia o conteúdo do Andrew, tem uma página no Patreon que está monetizando esse conteúdo a mais de 2 anos. O Hickey ainda falou que não é só uma questão de se inspirar, mas de copiar na cara dura mesmo, palavra por palavra. Pra deixar a situação do Diligaf ainda mais complicada, isso tá acontecendo até com o conteúdo premium do podcast do Andrew, que ele disponibiliza pros seus ouvintes através de assinatura. Com isso, o Andrew deu um ultimato pro cara: ele tinha até segunda-feira - que no caso é hoje - pra tirar os episódios plagiados do ar e pedir desculpas publicamente. Se isso não acontecesse, medidas legais seriam tomadas. Até o momento do fechamento desse episódio, o Diligaf não deu nenhuma declaração sobre as acusações de plágio, mas desativou a sua conta do Twitter. E quem tá na internet a tempo suficiente, já sabe que isso não é lá o melhor sinal de inocência... Link 3 - E o ranking do Podtrac sobre as empresas de podcast mais influentes de abril de 2024, já está disponível para consulta no site. Alguns destaques das classificações desse mês, foram que a Libsyn foi incluída no ranking dos Estados Unidos; a empresa US UMA teve o maior aumento entre todos os participantes do ranking, comparado ao mês anterior; a rede global Sonoro teve um bom desempenho em downloads, streams e visualizações globais comparado a março; e o selo iHeart agora está listado como o número 1 no ranking global, com mais de 50% de vantagem sobre o Acast, que era o líder anterior. Nos Estados Unidos, a Libsyn Ads estreou em terceiro lugar entre os editores, enquanto o podcast The Daily reassumiu o primeiro lugar de mais ouvido, superando o News Now da NPR - que tinha desbancado o Daily no ranking passado. Mais uma vez, os podcasts mais escutados do mundo foram sobre notícia e geopolítica. Link AINDA EM NOTÍCIAS DA SEMANA: 4 - Foi lançado no dia 7 de maio o programa de rádio "Comunicação Universitária em Rede - Emergência Climática Rio Grande do Sul", produzido por um coletivo de universidades federais. O programa é transmitido ao vivo do estúdio da Rádio UF São Carlos, das cinco às cinco e meia da tarde, e depois é disponibilizado como podcast nos agregadores, podendo ser compartilhado com emissoras públicas de todo o país. A iniciativa é uma mobilização de cientistas e da comunidade das Instituições Federais de Educação Superior, e o objetivo do projeto é fornecer informações diárias sobre a situação climática no Rio Grande do Sul, incluindo previsões do tempo, cuidados com a saúde e formas de contribuir com doações e trabalho voluntário - além de combater as fake news que surgem no cenário da tragédia. Sugestões de pautas e informações úteis para o programa podem ser enviadas pra eles por e-mail ou pelo WhatsApp. Você também pode seguir o núcleo de informação da Universidade Federal de São Carlos no Instagram, no arroba @ufscaroficial e acompanhar sempre que um novo episódio for postado. Link 5 - E ainda falando sobre esse assunto, que infelizmente não parece estar perto de acabar, o podcast Café da Manhã discutiu essa semana a atenção à saúde mental durante tragédias climáticas, como a do Rio Grande do Sul, que já teve mais de 113 óbitos até agora. Conforme tem sido noticiado, o sistema de saúde do Rio Grande do Sul está sobrecarregado, com hospitais fechados e dificuldades de acesso aos pacientes. Especialistas alertaram que é possível que haja falta de remédios e insumos básicos nos hospitais, além do aumento de doenças causadas pela exposição à água impura. Nesse contexto, o episódio da última quarta-feira do Café da Manhã entrevistou os psicólogos Lucas Bandinelli e Júlia Schäfer, que fazem parte de um grupo que têm desenvolvido protocolos para assistência à saúde mental. A iniciativa envolve o Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, a Sociedade Brasileira de Psicologia, a Associação de Psiquiatras do Rio Grande do Sul e o Telessaúde RS. Esse e outros episódios do Café da Manhã estão disponíveis em todos os principais agregadores de áudio e no site da Folha de São Paulo. Link 6 - De acordo com o monitoramento do Buzzsprout, o Spotify alcançou a posição de plataforma de podcast mais popular em termos de downloads. Embora o Spotify sempre tenha sido reconhecido como líder em número de ouvintes, essa mudança nos downloads é um marco, porque foi a primeira vez que ele ultrapassou o Apple Podcasts nesse aspecto. O Apple Podcasts, por padrão, sempre fez o download dos episódios automaticamente, o que torna essa conquista do Spotify ainda mais notável. No entanto, não dá pra esquecer que o Apple Podcasts mudou a automação dos downloads nas últimas atualizações, e isso com certeza impactou nesse resultado. Segundo uma análise do Podnews, o Spotify representa hoje 36% dos 108 milhões de downloads mensais registrados pelo Buzzsprout, seguido pelo Apple Podcasts com 33%. Link E MAIS: 7 - O podcast já foi uma mídia dominada por homens, mas nós estamos acompanhando a revolução feminina no áudio. Vários programas femininos estão tendo tanto sucesso, que batem de frente com as mídias tradicionais, inclusive a TV. Esses podcasts, mais íntimos e descontraídos, estabelecem uma conexão muito genuína com o público, especialmente o feminino, e cada vez mais podcasts produzidos por mulheres vão sendo criados. Um exemplo bem claro disso é a Natália Ariede, ex-repórter da Globo, que decidiu se retirar da TV pra investir no seu podcast, "Você Não É Todo Mundo". E lembrando aqui: a Natália tinha 17 anos de trabalho na TV. Não é pouca coisa, não. O podcast é produzido em parceria com a Globo e está disponível em várias plataformas digitais, falando de assuntos como parentalidade e desafios vividos por pais e mães. Embora ela tenha admitido que sente um pouco de falta de trabalhar na TV, a Natália não se arrepende de ter pedido demissão e migrado para o podcast, que é uma mídia que deu pra ela mais autonomia e liberdade profissional. Link / Link 8 - Se você é um usuário do PocketCasts no iOS, pode ter experimentado na semana passada alguns crashes no aplicativo, e vários períodos de instabilidade. Os problemas foram percebidos por vários ouvintes, e prontamente identificados pela equipe de desenvolvimento do app. Os desenvolvedores do Pocketcasts, que já são conhecidos pela dedicação à experiência do usuário e posicionamento nas redes, ao serem informados dos bugs, começaram a trabalhar na mesma hora para restaurar a funcionalidade do aplicativo. Depois de um tempo, a equipe anunciou via X (Twitter) que parte do problema foi resolvido com uma atualização recente do aplicativo. Então se você não atualizou o PocketCasts e ainda está com esse problema, já sabe como tentar resolver. Link 9 - E agora uma notícia "É mole?" que veio direto do mundo esportivo. O jogador de basquete dos Bucks, Patrick Beverley, fez manchetes na última semana por ter se recusado a dar entrevistas a repórteres que não fossem inscritos no podcast dele. E de acordo com Jack Maloney, redator da NBA e da CBS Sports, isso não é algo novo; parece que o Patrick já tinha, mais de uma vez, se recusado a falar com qualquer pessoa da sua equipe em Milwaukee que não fosse assinante do seu podcast. A controvérsia começou logo depois de uma derrota decisiva dos Bucks para os Pacers. No vestiário, o Patrick estava respondendo à pergunta de um repórter, quando ele mesmo se interrompeu e perguntou pra uma produtora da ESPN: “Você assina meu podcast?”. A produtora, Malinda Adams, disse que não - e ele se recusou a continuar a entrevista. Todo mundo ficou tão indignado, que os colegas de trabalho e a própria ESPN se manifestaram nas redes dando apoio à Malinda. Alguns dias depois, o Beverley acabou pedindo desculpas. Então fica a dica: talvez a pressão não seja a melhor forma de conseguir novos ouvintes pro seu podcast. Link HOJE NO GIRO SOBRE PESSOAS QUE FAZEM A MÍDIA: 10 - A gente tá vendo em tempo real o impacto que as mudanças climáticas estão causando, com as enchentes do Rio Grande do Sul e agora também no Maranhão. Esse é o momento em que todos devem ajudar as vítimas de todas as formas possíveis, e a podosfera brasileira não está decepcionando. Ao longo de toda a semana passada, várias personalidades do podcast no Brasil usaram as suas plataformas pra divulgar informações, organizações governamentais e não-governamentais, criar vaquinhas e oferecer trabalho voluntário no resgate das vítimas: Déia Freitas, os meninos do PodPah, a Ira Croft, o Jovem Nerd, nós mesmos da Rádiofobia... Felizmente é tanto nome, que não daria pra falar de todo mundo nesse programa. Você também pode fazer a sua parte. O governo do Rio Grande do Sul está recebendo doações em PIX, organizações como a SOS Enchente também estão, e caso você não possa contribuir com dinheiro, sempre pode separar aquelas roupas que não usa mais, alguns produtos de limpeza que não estiver usando, galões de água potável, e deixar na agência dos Correios mais próxima. Lembrando que o mínimo pra nós pode ser o máximo pra quem precisa, então vamos ajudar. Link 11 -  Quem acompanha o Pod Notícias já sabe que os podcasters brasileiros que moram no Japão são extremamente unidos, formando o chamado coletivo Podosfera Nipo-Brasileira. O podcast no Japão tem tido cada vez mais atividades, então hoje a gente vai inaugurar um novo quadro mensal aqui no Pod Notícias, chamado "O Podcast no Japão", produzido e apresentado pelo meu amigo Carlinhos Vilaronga, da Nabecast! Fala, Carlinhos! CARLINHOS: Olá Leo e amigos do Pod Notícias!Passando para compartilhar um pouco do que aconteceu na podosfera brasileira no Japão durante as primeiras semanas de primavera. Summit Japan Br:No dia 7 de abril, a cidade de Chiryu, em Aichi, recebeu o Summit Japan Br.A atriz Danni Suzuki foi a convidada especial do evento e durante o ciclo de palestras dividiu o palco com empresários, empreendedores e educadores brasileiros da comunidade brasileira no Japão.Entre as mídias parceiras, estavam o videocast CastBrother e a Nabecast, produtora especializada em podcasts em áudio. O que é um sinal de que o podcast já conquistou seu espaço na comunicação entre os brasileiros no Japão. Exposição Arte Brasil 2024:Entre os dias 9 e 14 de abril, a cidade de Hamamatsu, em Shizuoka, foi palco da Exposição Arte Brasil 2024.A exposição é uma iniciativa do Coletivo Arte Brasil. O podcast Mochiyori que aborda temas como bem-estar e desenvolvimento pessoal esteve no evento e gravou vários episódios conversando com os artistas. Pod'Café - Edição de Primavera:No domingo, dia 14 de abril, no horário do Japão, rolou a edição de primavera do Pod'Café. O encontro é uma iniciativa do Coletivo Podosfera Nipo-brasileira.A publicitária Nina Morelli, fundadora da Agência Onda, bateu um papo com podcasters e empreendedores, compartilhando informações e conceitos para ajudar com planejamento estratégico da comunicação nas redes sociais. Para finalizar, registro aqui meus parabéns às equipes dos podcasts Dropzilla e Otaku no Kissaten por terem ultrapassado nas últimas semanas a marca de 100 episódios publicados. Carlinhos Vilaronga da cidade de Kosai na província de Shizuoka, exclusivo para o Pod Notícias. Link SOBRE LANÇAMENTOS: 12 - O jornalista e artista Daniel Setti lançou o podcast Do vinil ao streaming: 60 anos em 60 discos, baseado no seu livro de mesmo nome, publicado pela Autêntica Editora em 2023. O podcast apresenta seis episódios dedicados a álbuns icônicos do pop internacional das últimas seis décadas, falando sobre a história e a importância desses trabalhos pra música. No programa, são apresentados diversos gêneros musicais, rock, indie, enfim, e são exploradas as conexões entre a arte, a sonoridade e o contexto histórico e social de cada álbum - e década. O podcast já está disponível em todas as principais plataformas de áudio. Link 13 - E o Canal Saúde também lançou o seu novo podcast, o Giro Saúde, em formato jornalístico. O programa faz um apanhado das principais notícias da área da saúde, em parceria com o Ministério da Saúde e a Agência Fiocruz de Notícias. Os episódios vão ter mais ou menos 15 minutos de duração, com informações atualizadas até o final da semana, disponível nas principais plataformas de áudio e no site do Canal Saúde. Além disso, o podcast também vai ser divulgado no Boletim da Agência Fiocruz toda sexta-feira. No primeiro episódio já foi falado sobre a expansão da vacinação contra a gripe, o panorama da dengue no Brasil e o prazo para adoção do novo padrão de rótulos de alimentos. Não deixa de conferir, porque informação sobre saúde pública nunca é demais. Link RECOMENDAÇÃO NACIONAL: 14 - E a nossa recomendação nacional desta semana é também um convite pra um pouco de reflexão e muito bom humor: é o podcast Nu Aleatório, apresentado pelo Paulo Lima e pelo Marco Túlio. Esses dois são brasileiros que vivem em Portugal e mergulham em todo tipo de assunto fora do comum. Além disso, eles se descrevem como apaixonados por música, escrita e comédia stand-up. Os papos do Nu Aleatório já foram de filósofos da Grécia antiga, até uma realidade paralela onde a internet deixou de existir. Pra você ver que "aleatório" não é só no nome, não. O Nu Aleatório é um podcast que - segundo os apresentadores! - você não pediu, provavelmente não precisava, mas que você merece. O programa está disponível em todas as principais plataformas de áudio e também no YouTube. Link E assim a gente fecha esta décima terceira edição do Pod Notícias. Acesse podnoticias.com.br para ter acesso à transcrição e os links das fontes de todas as notícias deste episódio! Acompanhe o Pod Notícias diariamente:- Page do Linkedin- Instagram- Canal público do Telegram Ouça o Pod Notícias nos principais agregadores:- Spotify- Apple Podcasts- Deezer- Amazon Music- PocketCasts O Pod Notícias é uma produção original da Rádiofobia Podcast e Multimídia e publicado pela Rádiofobia Podcast Network, e conta com as colaborações de:- Camila Nogueira - arte- Eduardo Sierra - edição- Lana Távora - pesquisa, pauta e redação final- Leo Lopes - direção geral e apresentação- Thiago Miro - pesquisa- Carlinhos Vilaronga - coluna "O Podcast no Japão" Publicidade:Entre em contato e saiba como anunciar sua marca, produto ou serviço no Pod Notícias.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shota Tezuka is a professional wakeboarder from Shizuoka, Japan. Growing up in Japan Shota got his start wakeboarding behind a jet-ski, and eventually turning it into a regular after school activity. After making an initial trip to Florida to compete with the help of friends and family, Shota eventually made the move to Florida full time. Having ridden for companies like Mastercraft, Ronix, Supra, Obrien, Red Bull, and a bunch more, Shota has surely made a mark on the sport through his unique style of riding and competitive success. American vs. Japanese culture, his first time in Orlando, turning pro at 12, Powerful Daniel Powers, visa troubles while traveling, magazine covers, and camber boards. Hear all that and much more in Episode 47 of the Grab Matters Podcast, now streaming on all major platforms!Follow Shota: https://www.instagram.com/shotatezuka/Thank you to our sponsors:Liquid Force: https://www.liquidforce.com/15% OFF Driftline use "grab15" at checkout: https://tinyurl.com/yvksusymSupport the pod! https://www.patreon.com/GrabMattersPodcastChapters:0:00-1:00 intro 1:20 Reverts 6:00 Japan's wakeboard culture10:00 Getting into wakeboarding 19:50 First time coming to America43:45 LF'n Wheel of Questions 48:00 English commercial 49:30 Wakeboarding mag cover 52:30 Switching sponsors56:00 Red Bull1:05:55 Driftline "Deserves Some Love"1:09:50 Going big 1:17:00 Season plans 1:26:10 Setup 1:28:30 Who is Little Larry?1:35:00 Sake in JapanPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/GrabMattersPodcastWebsite: https://www.grabmatters.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@grabmatters/videosInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/grabmatters/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@grabmatterspodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/grabmatters

Abe no Seimei was the greatest onmyōji in Japan. While he lived in Kyoto, he visited Shizuoka at some point and performed some magic, giving us another nanafushigi (seven mysterious things).  [This description contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.] Uncanny Japan is author Thersa Matsuura. Check out her books including The Carp-Faced Boy by clicking on the Amazon link.  If you'd like to help support the podcast and have a bedtime story read to you monthly, please visit Patreon. Discord: https://discord.gg/XdMZTzmyUb Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thersamatsuura Website: https://www.uncannyjapan.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UncannyJapan Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/uncannyjapan.bsky.social Mastodon: https://famichiki.jp/@UncannyJapan Twitter: https://twitter.com/UncannyJapan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uncannyjapan/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncannyjapan/ Books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Thersa-Matsuura/e/B002CWZ73Y/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1500180689&sr=8-1 Buy Me a Coffee (one-time contribution): https://buymeacoffee.com/uncannyjapan Credits Intro music by Julyan Ray Matsuura

今回(こんかい)はラーメンと餃子(ぎょうざ)の消費量(しょうひりょう)ランキングを元(もと)に、日本(にほん)で一番(いちばん)餃子(ぎょうざ)を食(た)べている県(けん)、日本(にほん)で一番(いちばん)ラーメンを食(た)べている県(けん)について話(はな)しました。餃子(ぎょうざ)のランキングがあるのは知(し)っていましたが、ラーメンの消費量(しょうひりょう)ランキングがあるのは知(し)りませんでした。私たち(わたしたち)の印象(いんしょう)からすると、ラーメンといえば、札幌(さっぽろ)、福岡(ふくおか)、横浜(よこはま)のイメージが強(つよ)いですが、その３県(けん)はランキングに入(はい)っていません。では、どこでラーメンが一番(いちばん)食(た)べられているのでしょうか？みなさんもぜひ考(かんが)えてみてください！ In this episode, we delve into the consumption rankings of ramen and gyoza in Japan, unveiling which prefectures consume these foods the most. While I've been familiar with the gyoza consumption rankings for years, noting the fierce competition between Tochigi and Shizuoka for the top spot, the existence of a similar ranking for ramen was new to me. Commonly, when we think of ramen, cities like Sapporo, Fukuoka, and Yokohama come to mind due to their strong association with this dish. However, it's surprising to find that none of these locations rank at the top for ramen consumption. So, which prefecture does claim the title for consuming the most ramen? Join us in pondering this question! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toranomaki-japanese/message

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On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What was it like walking the Tokaido Road? Topics Discussed About the Tokaido Challenge About what it was like walking the Tokaido Road About the challenges of walking the Tokaido Road About what it was like walking from Kyoto to Tokyo About getting stopped by police in Kyoto About walking along the Shizuoka coast How long it took to walk the Tokaido And much more! Support on Patreon & Ko-fi If you enjoy Ichimon Japan and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on Patreon.com. You can join for just $1 a month. Patrons get first access to podcast episodes, as well as updates on what I'm working on for JapanKyo.com. If you join the $3 a month tier you get access to the back catalog of the Japanese Plus Alpha podcast (a short series on interesting Japanese words and features of the Japanese language). If you would like to do a one time donation, that is also possible. Just use the Ko-fi link below. All donations are greatly appreciated! And if you can't support financially, that's ok. Consider telling a friend about the show! Support on Patreon https://patreon.com/japankyo Support on Ko-fi https://www.ko-fi.com/japankyo Links, Videos, Etc. Check out the Tokaido Challenge video series on the JapanKyo YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYU41Z0G4Uc&list=PL7ALB_S1KyWunL6kIbGu_Vtmswe1qxlHqTokaido Challenge Video Playlist:    We Want Your Questions Is there something about Japan that confuses you? Is there something about Japanese culture that you would like to learn more about? Is there something in Japanese history that you would like us to explain? We're always looking for new questions about Japan to answer, so if you have one, please send it to ichimon@japankyo.com. Special Thanks Opening/Closing Theme: Produced by Apol (YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Fiverr) Ichimon Japan cover art: Produced by Erik R. Follow Japankyo on Social Media Facebook (@JapanKyoNews) Twitter (@JapanKyoNews) Instagram (@JapanKyoNews) Full Show Notes https:///www.japankyo.com/ichimonjapan