Podcasts about Takayama

Previously Yuichi was Head of Business Development, Misaki Capital, Senior Managing Director/Global Head of Sales (International Business) Nikko Asset Management, Managing Director Tokio Marine Asset Management, Senior Analyst/International Equity, Mizuho Trust and Banking, Portfolio Manager International Equity, Chuo Mitsui Trust and Banking Summary Yuichi Takayama's leadership journey offers valuable insights into managing diverse teams across different cultures. His experience spans Japan, the UK, and Australia, where he navigated the challenges of leading both Japanese and foreign employees while adapting his leadership approach to different organizational and national cultures. Takayama's first leadership experience was in the UK, where he built a business development team from scratch. He found hiring foreign employees challenging, as Western candidates were often skilled at self-presentation but not necessarily at the job itself. To overcome this, he used a detailed questioning approach, forcing candidates to provide specific examples of their experience. This analytical method, rooted in his Japanese background, helped him distinguish genuinely capable candidates from those who were simply good at interviews. Leading a multicultural team in the UK required clear, direct communication. Takayama adapted by using simple and precise language to avoid misunderstandings. He also recognized the importance of setting clear standards and expectations, as differing cultural norms could lead to discrepancies in performance and accountability. Establishing a unified goal helped keep the team aligned despite their diverse backgrounds. After 15 years abroad, returning to Japan was a cultural shock. He found the Japanese corporate environment rigid, with excessive meetings and limited discretion in decision-making. Despite his senior position, he felt constrained compared to his leadership role in the UK, where he had more autonomy. However, he saw an opportunity to apply his international experience by encouraging his Japanese team to be more proactive and adventurous—traits less emphasized in traditional Japanese corporate culture. Motivating employees differed between regions. In Europe, financial incentives were key, and managing expectations was crucial to retaining talent. Some employees left when their ambitions weren't immediately realized. In Japan, younger employees in his team were eager to work internationally but were often cautious. By fostering a culture of initiative and rewarding proactive behavior, he encouraged risk-taking in a traditionally conservative business environment. Trust-building was another critical aspect of his leadership. In Japan, personal connections were less common in business relationships, so he made a conscious effort to share personal stories and insights to create rapport. Conversely, in the UK, where personal discussions were more common in informal settings, he focused on keeping business conversations structured and informative. Ultimately, Takayama believes leadership is about setting a clear vision and direction. His ability to adapt his leadership style to different cultural contexts while maintaining core principles of transparency, trust, and motivation was key to his success.    

Japanese Minimumweight Boxer Katsunari Takayama, 41, to Retire from Competition

Iustus (Justo, en español) Takayama nació en 1552, tres años después que el misionero jesuita San Francisco Javier introdujera el cristianismo en Japón. Siendo Samurai y de clase alta, él y su familia se convirtieron al cristianismo y vivieron su fe pública y congruentemente, hasta que el gobernante Toyotomi Hideyoshi no permitió más el cristianismo en Japón. Justo renunció a su alta posición social y a sus riquezas por amor a Cristo. Murió en 1615 en el exilio en Manila, Filipinas. Con tu ayuda podremos continuar con este proyecto: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=GZMHJDMXG8L22&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabzPiBLoj2NefLbiwGBbXS1Ckn9xG8o9stwEGRXwQnsnoRllvac_CUJ_cU_aem_oPr5pU3Gmbo2qA3t6j-zkg

Last time we spoke about the South China Sea Raid. In January, General Krueger reinforced the American beachhead at Lingayen Gulf while Admiral Halsey launched Operation Gratitude, targeting enemy ships based on faulty intelligence. Despite not finding the expected battleships, American forces decimated a Japanese convoy, sinking numerous vessels and claiming 113 enemy aircraft. Meanwhile, on Luzon, the 1st and 14th Corps advanced against Japanese defenses, capturing key positions despite fierce resistance. As both sides prepared for counteroffensives, the battle intensified, marking a pivotal moment in the Philippines campaign. On January 17, the 58th Brigade and supporting regiments launched a daring operation to destroy enemy positions. As American forces advanced, they faced fierce resistance, but some regiments achieved notable successes. Task Force 38 executed airstrikes on Formosa and Hong Kong, inflicting damage despite heavy losses. Meanwhile, Japanese forces struggled to regroup amid American pressure. General Suzuki devised a plan to fortify Leyte, but ongoing air raids hampered supply efforts. Tensions escalated as both sides prepared for decisive confrontations in the ongoing battle for control. This episode is the Mandalay Offensive 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.  We last left off with, General Krueger strategically positioned General Mullins' 25th Division on the right flank of the 43rd Division to bolster the assault forces at the Rosario front. This maneuver was also intended to facilitate the continuation of the 14th Corps' advance to the south. Following the successful repulsion of General Nishiyama's local counterattack, General Wing ordered the 63rd, 158th, and 172nd Regiments, which had been stalled, to launch an offensive from the west along the Damortis-Rosario road. Simultaneously, the 103rd and 169th Regiments were tasked with advancing northward along Route 3, originating from Pozorrubio. In contrast, while the 58th Independent Mixed Brigade and the 23rd Division worked to contain General Swift's 1st Corps, General Yamashita was reinforcing the San Jose sector. He further instructed the Shigemi Detachment to maintain a defensive position in Binalonan. Although the 27th and 161st Regiments had successfully relieved the 103rd Regiment in the Binalonan area, Major-General Shigemi Isao ultimately opted to halt further troop movements. He decided to leave only a small garrison in Binalonan while the majority of his forces prepared for a decisive stand at San Manuel.   As the situation unfolded, the 3rd Battalion of the 161st Regiment encountered minimal resistance, allowing them to advance into the northern half of Binalonan by nightfall on January 17. In a parallel effort, General Patrick directed the 1st Regiment towards Urdaneta, where they successfully eliminated a small outpost belonging to the Shigemi Detachment. Additionally, he dispatched the 20th Regiment to the Cabaruan Hills, where they achieved their objective by reaching Lunec and securing the central area of the hills by the end of the day. On January 18, the offensive momentum of the 6th and 25th Divisions persisted. The 20th Regiment advanced to a low ridge approximately 2,500 yards west of Cabaruan, where American forces identified the primary defenses of the 2nd Battalion, 71st Regiment. Meanwhile, the 161st Regiment successfully cleared Binalonan, and the 27th Regiment moved forward to seize control of the Bactad area, further consolidating their gains in the region. Simultaneously, Wing's units were gearing up for a significant new offensive. In line with this strategy, the 2nd Battalion of the 169th Regiment advanced along Route 3, deftly circumventing the town of Sison, and finally reached a crucial road junction located to the northeast of the town. Meanwhile, to the north, the 172nd Regiment executed a successful nighttime ambush against a Japanese artillery battalion. Following this victory, they dispatched a company to seize control of a strategically important hill, rising 600 feet and situated approximately 1,000 yards north of Rosario. This position enabled American forces to exert control over a substantial portion of the surrounding area. By the conclusion of the day, the 158th and 63rd Regiments established contact through patrols about a mile south of Amlang, as they prepared for a coordinated assault that was set to launch on January 19. This offensive culminated in the collapse of the last Japanese defenses just two days later. Concurrently, the 172nd Regiment successfully established a patrol base on Hill 606. From this vantage point, patrols ventured into Rosario, discovering the town was heavily mined, riddled with booby traps, and defended by concealed machine-gunners and riflemen hiding amidst the rubble of the buildings. On January 19, the 103rd Regiment initiated an assault on Hill 600, located at the southern end of the ridge line east of Route 3. At the same time, the 2nd Battalion of the 169th Regiment faced several intense counterattacks from retreating Japanese forces that had been bypassed at Mount Alava and Sison. Despite the fierce resistance, the relentless pressure from Japanese troops and increasingly heavy artillery fire ultimately compelled the battalion to withdraw by noon. Nevertheless, the American operations succeeded in diminishing the Japanese presence in the region. Looking southward, the 161st Regiment cautiously advanced toward San Manuel, while the 27th Regiment effectively moved into Asingan, successfully cutting off Shigemi's escape route. Further south, the 1st Regiment rapidly progressed along Route 3 toward the Agno River, capturing the towns of Villasis, Carmen, and Rosales. Meanwhile, the 20th Regiment commenced an assault on the 2nd Battalion of the 71st Regiment stationed in the Cabaruan Hills. On the front commanded by General Griswold, the 14th Corps was in the process of mobilizing along the Camiling-Anao line, preparing to initiate an advance toward the Tarlac-Victoria line. The 160th Regiment began its march, covering seven miles southward from Camiling along Route 13, while the 129th Regiment took a strong position in Anao, establishing vital contact with other outposts of the 37th Division stationed at Paniqui. The advances made on January 20 were notably swift, with the 148th Regiment successfully capturing the towns of Gerona and Pura. Meanwhile, the 37th Reconnaissance Troop made significant progress by entering the guerrilla-occupied area of Victoria, and units from the 40th Division advanced to within four miles of Tarlac, signaling a promising push toward their objectives. In the area around Cabaruan, the Japanese forces had sustained heavy losses during the initial attack. In response, Colonel Patrick made the strategic decision to withdraw two battalions from the hills to reinforce the southern advance. Probing slowly through the roughest ground in the Cabaruan Hills on January 20 and 21, the 20th Regiment's reinforced battalion jumped off in the morning of the 22nd in what was expected to be the last attack, its way paved by an especially heavy artillery and air bombardment. But from the start, operations did not go as planned. The air strike, conducted by Fifth Air Force A-20s was four hours late, subjecting the infantry to "a nerve racking wait," and did not include requested napalm. Air and artillery concentrations were, however, well placed, and it seemed improbable to the waiting infantry that many Japanese could have lived through them. A combined tank-infantry assault began about 12:30 and proceeded slowly but steadily for almost two hours. Then the attackers were stopped cold by a tremendous burst of rifle, machine-gun, and light artillery fire from the very hillsides that had received the weight of the bombardments. Company E, in the lead, fell back; Company G's officers were all either killed or wounded, and the company was temporarily scattered; Company F was pinned in place; and two supporting tanks were knocked out. Casualties mounted quickly to 10 men killed and 35 wounded. As a consequence, Patrick found it necessary to redirect one battalion from the 1st Regiment to support the ongoing attack. Simultaneously, the remainder of the 20th Regiment pressed forward toward Cuyapo, while the bulk of the 1st Regiment continued its eastward movement toward the guerrilla-held Balungao. Additionally, the 6th Reconnaissance Troop reached Guimba, successfully establishing contact with patrols from the 14th Corps, which was crucial for coordinating their efforts. On another front, with Mount Alava now vulnerable, the 169th Regiment launched a vigorous assault on January 20, managing to secure the summit of the mountain by nightfall. In contrast, the 103rd Regiment continued to face heavy casualties during their frontal assaults against Hill 600, ultimately gaining only a precarious foothold on the exposed southern slopes. Meanwhile, in a significant naval development, Admiral Halsey's Task Force 38 exited the South China Sea through the Balintang Channel on January 20. The task force was poised to execute further strikes against Formosa, aiming to disrupt enemy operations and bolster the Allied offensive in the region. The following day, with significantly improved weather conditions, Admiral McCain's aircraft carriers launched a coordinated series of airstrikes targeting Formosa, the Pescadores Islands, and the southern Ryukyu Islands. These operations resulted in the destruction of 104 Japanese aircraft on the ground, the sinking of seven oil tankers, and the loss of seven transport ships, along with additional damage inflicted on another seven vessels.  For the first time since November 1944, TF 38 felt the sting of kamikazes. Operating just 100nm east of Formosa, TF 38 was not difficult to find. Just after noon, a single aircraft appeared to conduct a conventional bombing attack on TG 38.3's light carrier Langley. One bomb hit forward. Personnel casualties were light, but the carrier was conducting flight operations three hours later. Within minutes, another aircraft also evaded radar detection and the CAP to commence a suicide dive against Ticonderoga. The kamikaze struck the flight deck and penetrated where its bomb exploded. An impending strike was spotted and ready to launch; now these aircraft provided fuel for the fire which was quickly spreading. Just before 1300hrs, another group of eight kamikazes and five escorts resumed the attack on TG 38.3. Only two suicide aircraft survived the CAP to dive on the wounded Ticonderoga. One was sent spinning into the water by antiaircraft fire, but the final attacker crashed into the carrier's island. More fires were started. The crew succeeded in putting out the flames by 1415hrs and correcting a nine-degree list by 1800hrs. Though the ship was saved, the cost was high. Some 143 men were killed and 202, including her captain, were wounded. In addition, the air group lost 36 aircraft. As a final farewell, kamikazes attacked the two destroyers on picket duty just 65nm off Formosa at 1310hrs. A single Zero had joined a returning strike. Before it could be identified as enemy, it dove on destroyer Maddox, striking her amidships. This and the explosion of the bomb aboard created a fire that was quickly extinguished. After a final day of strikes on January 22 against the Ryukyus, during which eight ships were sunk, Task Force 38 set course for Ulithi. Upon arrival, Admiral Halsey transferred command of the Fast Carrier Force to Admiral Spruance, who would lead the final offensives in the Central Pacific.  Meanwhile, back on Luzon, on January 21, the 160th Regiment swiftly cleared the town of Tarlac and began its advance toward San Miguel. Simultaneously, the 145th and 148th Regiments moved unopposed toward La Paz. The speed of 14th Corps' advance had stretched Griswold's supply lines abnormally and had exposed his left from Cuyapo to La Paz, a distance of nearly 25 miles. He had no definite information about suspected Japanese concentrations in the vicinity of Cabanatuan, on Route 5 just 15 miles east of La Paz. His worries about the security of his flank were hardly put to rest by reports of new contacts with Japanese forces at Moncada, now 20 miles behind the front, and at La Paz. Elements of the 129th and 145th Regiments easily took care of the Japanese in the Moncada area; but during the night of January 21, a pitched battle developed at La Paz when a platoon of Japanese infantry, supported by one tank, attacked a 148th Regiment perimeter at a road junction a mile west of town. The Japanese finally withdrew after destroying a bridge that carried a secondary road across a river a mile east of La Paz; but because of this, Griswold reported to General Krueger that it would be impossible to extend 14th Corps' left any further south until he had more information about Japanese forces east of La Paz. To mitigate this risk, he decided to keep General Beightler's 37th Division positioned in reserve while General Brush's 40th Division continued its advance southward along Route 3 toward Bamban. As a result, elements of the 160th Regiment and the 40th Reconnaissance Troop reached Capas and conducted patrols toward Camp O'Donnell on January 22. Meanwhile, the 161st Regiment began probing the defenses established by Japanese forces under Shigemi. The 103rd Regiment faced severe losses during their assault on Hill 600, necessitating a withdrawal to reorganize. Concurrently, the 169th Regiment launched an attack on Hill 355, making slow and costly progress against fierce resistance on the steep, barren slopes. By January 24, most of Hill 355 had been cleared, allowing the 3rd Battalion of the 103rd Regiment to move in and conduct mop-up operations in the area. As the 158th Regiment looked northward and secured the area around Amlang, they initiated an eastward push towards the positions held by the 172nd Regiment. However, their advance was slow, with only a modest gain of 500 yards achieved. Over the next two days, the 158th faced a grueling battle, making painstaking progress as they advanced foot by foot across exposed hills and ridges, all while enduring relentless machine-gun, mortar, and artillery fire. It wasn't until January 26 that they successfully broke through to Cataguintingan, where they provided much-needed support to the 172nd Regiment's ongoing assaults into Rosario. Meanwhile, by the evening of January 23, the 161st Regiment had managed to secure the southern slopes of the barren ridge north of San Manuel. They established trail blocks in the Aboredo Valley, effectively controlling movement in the area. To the south, the 108th Regiment had taken control of the Capas region, while the 160th Regiment successfully captured Bamban. However, it became increasingly evident that the American forces were now confronting the well-fortified and organized defenses of the Kembu Group. The Kembu Group's strength lay in the terrain it held, in the depth of its defenses, and in the great number of automatic weapons (aircraft and anti-aircraft) it possessed. Its major weaknesses were its immobility; the inadequate training and armament of the bulk of its troops; shortages of food, ammunition, and field artillery; and the rudimentary state of many defensive installations, a state deriving from the late start in establishing the positions at and west of Clark Field. The health of the command was poor from the start, and medical supplies were short. Morale was not of the highest order, and many of the troops were easily disaffected Formosan, Okinawan, and Korean labor personnel. In brief, the Kembu Group was the poorest armed, prepared, and supplied of Yamashita's three defense commands. On the other hand, as the 40th Division was soon to learn, even poor service troops, whatever their state of training and armament, can put up stiff resistance in good defensive terrain.  In preparation for the defense of Clark Field, General Tsukada assembled a diverse array of forces, totaling approximately 30,000 troops, although the majority consisted of air and naval personnel. He strategically divided his Army units into four distinct detachments. The Takayama, Takaya, and Eguchi Detachments were positioned along the first and second lines of defense, facing eastward toward Highway 3. Their defensive line extended from the hills west of Bamban to the vicinity of Fort Stotsenburg. In contrast, the Yanagimoto Detachment maintained its mobile units at Angeles and Porac, ready to respond to any potential enemy paratrooper landings on the southern flank of the Clark Field defenses. Additionally, Rear-Admiral Sugimoto Ushie commanded naval units comprising about 15,000 men, tasked with defending positions behind the two forward lines. In light of this formidable opposition, General Griswold made the strategic decision to utilize January 24 for consolidation and regrouping. This involved preparing for further advances southward while also probing into the enemy defenses that had already been uncovered. The 160th Regiment was able to secure Lafe Hill, although they were unable to establish a foothold on Hill 500, highlighting the challenges that lay ahead. To the north, American forces initiated another offensive against the Cabaruan Hills. The units of the 1st Regiment made only modest progress, yet they managed to advance closer to the main defensive positions as night fell. Meanwhile, at San Manuel, the 161st Regiment launched its first assault against the Shigemi Detachment, which encountered unexpectedly fierce resistance. As a result, the Americans were only able to establish a fragile foothold in the northern section of the town. Further north, Wing directed the 103rd Regiment to set up a line of departure along Route 3, aiming to strike eastward at the northwestern slopes of Hill 600. At the same time, they were tasked with advancing up the southwestern slopes of the exposed Hill 700 to secure that strategic location, as well as Hill 800 to the northwest. The 169th Regiment, advancing to the left of the 103rd, was assigned to capture Question Mark Hill. Concurrently, the 63rd and 172nd Regiments were ordered to launch simultaneous assaults on Hills 900 and 1500, respectively, while the reserve 3rd Battalion of the 63rd Regiment was also committed to clear Benchmark Hill. This coordinated attack was scheduled for January 25. The initial phases of the assault showed promise, with the supporting forces making significant headway. However, the 103rd Regiment faced considerable difficulties, managing to secure Hill 800 only by nightfall. Notably, the 172nd Regiment achieved tactical surprise, successfully clearing most of Hill 900. Over the next two days, the 63rd Regiment regrouped around Hill 1500 in preparation for its own offensive. Simultaneously, the 161st Regiment continued its slow advance southward through San Manuel, facing intense opposition. Patrick's units on the Cabaruan Hills managed to gain a mere 300 yards against determined resistance. Meanwhile, Brush pressed his attack on Clark Field, with the 160th Regiment clearing Hill 500 and advancing nearly a mile along the ridge from Lafe Hill, while the 108th Regiment secured Hills E and G. The following day, the 40th Division continued its southward maneuver. Any movement by American troops along the generally open ridges west of Route 3 inevitably brought down Japanese machine-gun and mortar fire, often augmented by fire from the dismounted aircraft automatic weapons, anti-aircraft guns, and light artillery. Seeking cover and usually pinned in place, the American infantry would call for close-in mortar and artillery support, wait for the concentrations to be fired, and then drive forward a few yards, when the process had to be repeated. Each time, the Americans managed to overrun a few Japanese machine-gun or rifle strongpoints. There was little choice of routes of advance. Draws, providing some concealment in scrub growth or bamboo thickets, were usually covered by well-emplaced Japanese weapons both within the draws and on the ridges to each side. Possession of the high ground, as ever, was essential. Yet the troops had to employ draws whenever possible to outflank Japanese ridgeline strongpoints, and often draws and ravines proved to be the only routes by which tanks, tank destroyers, and cannon company self-propelled mounts could get to the front to fire against Japanese cave positions along the sides of the ridges. The capture of one Japanese-held cave served only to disclose another, and one machine-gun position was overrun only to provide access to the next. Dislodging the Kembu Group from such defenses in depth was to prove a slow, laborious, and costly process, demanding the closest teamwork between the infantry and its supporting arms. Casualties, as a rule, would not be heavy on any one day--progress would be too slow and the troops would spend too much of their time pinned down awaiting fire from supporting weapons. But a daily attrition rate of about 5 men killed and 15 wounded for each battalion engaged would soon begin to have its effect. Meanwhile the 160th Regiment swiftly captured Hills 636 and 600 in rapid succession. However, the 108th Regiment lost control of Hill G during the engagement. On January 26, Griswold committed the 37th Division to the fight, with the 145th Regiment successfully capturing Mabalacat and Mabalacat East Airfield. They then shifted westward across Route 3, overrunning Clark Field Runway Number 1. In the Cabaruan Hills, American forces gained only 150 yards at a considerable cost. In response, Patrick decided to deploy another battalion from the 1st Regiment to eliminate this pocket of resistance. The following day, this two-battalion assault proved successful, resulting in the destruction of an entire battalion of Japanese troops, with over 1,400 enemy soldiers killed. Further north, the 161st Regiment finally broke through the main defenses of Shigemi's forces. Before dawn most of the Japanese left in San Manuel scrambled across the draw on the east side of town and fled to join the 10th Reconnaissance Regiment north of San Nicolas, but not before launching a final counterattack to cover their escape. At 0930 the 161st Infantry's two battalions resumed the drive southward through the town, and by 1330 San Manuel was clear. In a heroic but tactically unimportant stand the Shigemi Detachment had virtually fulfilled its self-imposed desire for annihilation in place. The detachment had lost 750 men killed; all its tanks, artillery, trucks, machine guns, and mortars had been either captured or destroyed. Probably no more than 250 troops escaped, and many of them were unarmed and wounded. The 161st Infantry and attached units had lost approximately 60 men killed and 200 wounded; the 716th Tank Battalion lost 3 tanks. Meanwhile, Wing's offensive continued on January 27, with the 103rd Regiment successfully reaching the crest of Hill 700 and the northwestern slopes of Hill 600. Unfortunately, they lost both positions to a brutal Japanese counterattack amidst a violent tropical downpour. On January 28, the 172nd Regiment captured Rosario, while the 63rd secured the southern crest of Hill 1500. Both regiments completed the capture of this strategic feature by January 30, thereby finalizing the occupation of the crucial road junction area. Further south, on January 27, the 160th Regiment advanced only 500 to 800 yards to the west and southwest. The 108th Regiment made a more substantial advance of about 1,000 yards southwest from Hills E and G but failed to reach Hill 5. The 145th Regiment pushed south along Route 3 for an additional three miles, reaching Culayo and Dau before taking control of the guerrilla-occupied Angeles, which had recently been abandoned by the retreating Yanagimoto Detachment. In a similar vein, the 148th Regiment secured Magalang without encountering any resistance. As we shift our focus from Luzon, we turn our attention to Burma, where we will delve into the ongoing developments of Operation Capital. Picking up from our previous discussions, we find ourselves in Central Burma, where the 2nd British Division and the 19th Indian Division are making significant strides toward Shwebo. The 2nd British Division successfully captured Ye-u on January 2, followed by the establishment of a crucial bridgehead across the Mu River just three days later. Meanwhile, the 19th Indian Division also advanced, reaching the Shwebo area by January 5. On January 8, a coordinated assault was launched by units from both divisions, culminating in the capture of Shwebo after two days of intense and brutal combat. To the west, General Festing's 29th Brigade began probing the northern flank of the 15th Division at Twinnge. Concurrently, other elements of the 19th Division worked to solidify their positions by establishing additional bridgeheads over the Irrawaddy River at Thabeikkyin and Kyaukyaung. On January 10, the 20th Indian Division captured Budalin and subsequently pushed towards Monywa, where the 33rd Division had only left a small contingent to serve as a rearguard. However, the campaign faced unexpected challenges; heavy rainfall during the first week of January brought all transport operations of the 4th Corps to a standstill, significantly hampering the Lushai Brigade's planned assault on Gangaw. After enduring a heavy aerial bombardment, the attack on Gangaw finally commenced on January 10. The Lushai Brigade managed to overpower the limited defending forces, forcing them to retreat after a brief skirmish. With Gangaw now under their control, the Lushai Brigade refocused their efforts on reconnaissance, monitoring the flanks of the 7th Indian Division. Meanwhile, the 28th East African Brigade took the lead in the advance, successfully displacing a Japanese garrison at Tilin on January 22. By this time, the 114th Brigade had begun to follow in the wake of the East Africans, while the 89th Brigade executed a long maneuver to the left, advancing toward Pauk in parallel with the other offensives. Although General Kimura was aware of some movements on his southern flank, he perceived these as mere feints by minor forces intended to divert his attention southward. Following a relentless barrage of artillery and air strikes, the 20th Division launched its offensive against Monywa on January 20. This assault faced fierce resistance, and it took two days of intense and bloody combat before the division was able to secure control of the town. After capturing Monywa, the 80th Brigade advanced towards Myaung, while the 110th Brigade shifted its focus to Ayadaw before launching an attack on Myinmu. By January 25, they had successfully established a bridgehead in that area. Meanwhile, to the east, the 2nd Division commenced its assault on Sagaing on January 14. They made significant headway against the forward defenses of the 31st Division, with other units managing to secure a bridgehead at Ywathitgyi. General Katamura, concerned about the expanding bridgeheads established by the 19th Division across the Irrawaddy River, ordered the 15th and 53rd Divisions to neutralize these positions before they could become fortified. As a result, during the last week of January, the Japanese forces executed a series of coordinated night attacks on Kyaukmyaung. By this time, British-Indian troops had dug in deeply, supported by formidable artillery and machine-gun positions. The ensuing conflict was marked by brutal carnage, with the 15th Division suffering a staggering loss of one-third of its personnel, while the 53rd Division was compelled to withdraw to Kyaukse after incurring heavy casualties. In parallel, the 89th Brigade successfully occupied Pauk on January 28, as General Messervy's forces geared up for a decisive push towards Meiktila. Looking northward, General Sultan was also advancing his own offensive aimed at reopening the Burma Road to China. He ordered the 50th Chinese Division to move towards Lashio and deployed the Mars Task Force to Hosi. Additionally, he dispatched the 36th British Division towards Mongmit, although the British advance was expected to be slow until additional forces could be brought into alignment for a more coordinated effort. General Sun's newly established 1st Army initiated a delayed offensive against Namhkam, which resumed in early January. This resurgence was marked by the 90th Regiment's strategic capture of the hill that overlooks the southwestern entrance to the Shweli River valley. Concurrently, the 112th Regiment advanced through Loiwing, subsequently crossing the river to approach Namhkam from the northeast. Meanwhile, the 88th Regiment entered the valley via the main road, making a direct push across the small plain toward Namhkam. The 89th and 114th Regiments executed a broader maneuver around the southern end of the Shweli valley; the 89th crossed the river on January 7 and advanced northward toward Namhkam, while the 114th crossed three days later, navigating through the hills toward the Namhkam-Namhpakka trail. To the south, the 475th Regiment progressed through Mong Hkak and reached Mong Wi on January 6, preparing for another challenging march across the hilly terrain toward Hosi, with the 124th Cavalry Regiment following closely behind. So close is Tonkwa to the mountains that the 475th found the trail rising steeply on the 1st day's march east. Like a crazily twisted drill it bored its way farther east and ever higher. In some places it was 15 to 20 feet across; in others, just wide enough for a man and a mule. As they rounded the turns, the men would peer ahead and look out across the valleys to where lay row on row of hills. Trees were everywhere. In flat places carved by erosion, the Burmese had cut and farmed terraces, and little villages clung to the mountains like limpets to a rock. Because existing maps were unreliable, so that map reconnaissance could not locate water and bivouac areas, and because the sheer fatigue of climbing the steeper slopes was formidable, march schedules went down the mountain side, with quite a few steel helmets and an occasional mule. Halts were a matter of common sense leadership at platoon or company level. The march was tactical but no Japanese were encountered, though rumor of their nearness kept the men alert. The Chinese had passed that way before, while a screen of Kachin Rangers was preceding the American column. Speaking the local dialects and carrying radios and automatic weapons, the Kachins were an excellent screen which masked the MARS Task Force while reporting anything that might be suspicious. Despite the difficult march, crossing the 400-foot wide Shweli was not too hard. The bridge built by the Chinese some weeks before still stood, a triumph of Oriental ingenuity, with bundles of bamboo for pontons and vines for cable. The Shweli was beginning to tear it apart, but work parties from the 475th kept it operable.  Meanwhile, spurred into action by General Wedemeyer after a month of inactivity, General Wei's Y-Force finally resumed its offensive operations in late December. They promptly dispatched the 2nd, 6th, and 71st Armies to launch an assault on the forward positions of the 56th Division at Wanting. Simultaneously, the 53rd Army executed a wide flanking maneuver to the west, aiming to encircle and attack the Japanese forces from the rear. Faced with the intense pressure of this four-pronged offensive, General Matsuyama was compelled to withdraw the 148th Regiment to a position north of Mongyu. He also ordered the Yoshida Force to mount a counteroffensive toward Muse and committed the reserve 2nd Regiment to secure Namhpakka. On January 5, the 53rd Army reached the vicinity of Muse and began crossing the river; however, they were met with fierce resistance from Matsuyama's timely counterattack, which thwarted their advance. Ten days later, Sun's forces initiated a well-coordinated offensive against Namhkam, which ultimately succumbed on January 16 as the 55th Regiment retreated toward Khonung. With the Shweli Valley now firmly under Allied control, Matsuyama began to tighten his defensive perimeter in anticipation of a final withdrawal toward Hsenwi. On January 17, the Mars Task Force made significant progress by reaching the Hosi sector, where they immediately engaged Japanese outposts. The 475th Regiment successfully secured the advantageous high ground near Nawhkam village. Over the next two days, American forces clashed with the 4th Regiment, capturing the strategically important Loikang Ridge and the elevated terrain overlooking Namhpakka. On January 19, the Mars Task Force attempted to disrupt Japanese supply lines by blocking the Burma Road through demolition and artillery bombardment, coinciding with the arrival of the 55th Regiment, which was sent to bolster the defenders. In a parallel effort, the 114th Regiment managed to sever the Namhkam-Namhpakka trail at Loilawn on the same day. Faced with this escalating threat from the south and the intensifying Chinese assaults on Wanting, the 56th Division was compelled to further contract its defensive perimeter. As a result, Wanting fell on January 20. Fortunately for Matsuyama, General Wei received orders from the Generalissimo to conclude the Salween campaign immediately, which meant that the Chinese forces would remain in their positions until they could be relieved by Sultan's units. Over the course of nearly nine months of intense combat, Wei's Y-Force had successfully reoccupied an impressive 24,000 square miles of Chinese territory and had defeated one of the most elite divisions of the Japanese army, along with elements from two additional divisions. However, the fighting was far from over. Sun continued to dispatch the 112th and 113th Regiments toward Wanting and Mongyu, aiming to clear the final stretch of the road leading to China. Meanwhile, the 89th and 114th Regiments pressed eastward to cut off the Burma Road north of Namhpakka, further complicating the situation for the Japanese forces. In the southern region, from January 20 to January 24, the Mars Task Force continued its strategic operations, executing ambushes and demolition missions while successfully repelling several intense counterattacks from enemy forces. By late January, pressure by MARS Task Force and that of the Chinese forces in the north began to register on the Japanese. The soldiers of the 4th Regiment could see the aerial activity that kept MARS supplied. Not recognizing what they saw, they were so impressed by a big supply drop on the 24th that they sent a report to the 56th Division of a large airborne force being landed along the Burma Road. Accepting this report, General Matsuyama decided to destroy his ammunition and retreat south. His superiors on January 24 agreed to let him retreat, but only after he had evacuated casualties and ammunition. Forty vehicles with gasoline accompanied by a Major Kibino of the 33rd Army staff were sent north to support the 56th in its withdrawal. The Japanese truck convoy made its run north the night of January 24. The trucks were heard, and the Americans placed heavy fire on the road. Kibino had been making the trip in a tankette. Hit by a 4.2-inch mortar shell, it burst into flames clearly visible from the American lines. Kibino clambered out, jumped on a truck, and succeeded in getting his convoy through to the 56th Division. Next day the derelict tankette was credited to the 2nd Battalion, 475th Regiment. But  Encouraged by the additional supplies of gasoline and inspired by the heroic examples of Major Kibino and the personnel of the truck companies, the 56th Division renewed its efforts and, during the next four days effected the evacuation of over 1000 casualties and moved several tons of ammunition to Hsenwi.  Meanwhile, General Matsuyama began to systematically reposition his forces toward Namhpakka, a strategic maneuver that would enable Chinese troops to occupy Mongyu on January 27. In a broader context, by the end of January, the 36th and 50th Divisions were also engaged in crossing the Shweli River, preparing to advance their offensives further southward. In the Arakan region, Operation Romulus exceeded expectations. The 1st Battalion of the 111th Regiment had been defending Akyab. On December 31, as the rear guard of the Sakura Detachment crossed the Kaladan River and moved eastward the Battalion was ordered to withdraw to Ponnagyun. As intelligence suggested very few Japanese were left on Akyab island, a recce aeroplane reported the locals showing no anxiety and on January 2 messages were dropped in Urdu and Burmese asking them to sit on the ground if the island was still occupied or stand with their hands in the air if not. Captain Jimmy Jarrett of ‘C' Flight, 656 AOP Squadron, then landed to a rousing reception and found the Japanese had quit on December 31, although nobody believed him until a senior officer flew in to confirm it. This prompted General Christison to swiftly initiate an amphibious invasion. Notably, this operation was executed without the anticipated naval bombardment and without deploying the reserve 26th Indian Division. As a result, the 3rd Commando Brigade successfully captured Akyab on January 3, facing no resistance, and the 25th Indian Division soon followed, reinforcing the area. From Akyab, the 9th York and Lancasters were transported by boat to establish a strategic blockade along the Yo River at Ponnagyun. There, they encountered significant Japanese forces. After a fierce engagement, however, the Japanese defenders were compelled to retreat toward Myohaung by January 11. In response to the evolving situation, Admiral Mountbatten devised a plan to land the 3rd Commando Brigade and the 25th Division on the Myebon Peninsula. This operation aimed to sever the primary lines of communication for Japanese forces, while preparations were made for the 26th Division to conduct a landing on Ramree Island. In response to the urgent military situation, Operation Passport was swiftly conceived and executed on January 12. British-Indian forces successfully landed at the southern tip of the peninsula, supported by both air and naval operations. Once ashore, the commandos advanced inland, facing intense resistance from fortified hill positions. Their efforts culminated in the capture of Pagoda Hill and the village of Myebon. However, as they pushed forward, opposition intensified, making it increasingly difficult for the British-Indian troops to reach Hill 831. Simultaneously, the 82nd West African Division, now commanded by Major-General Hugh Stockwell, entered the Kaladan Valley to relieve the 81st Division, which had been engaged in combat for over a year. The West African forces began to apply pressure against the Matsu Detachment units stationed at Myohaung and Minbya, although these Japanese forces managed to maintain their positions despite the mounting assaults. Meanwhile, planning was underway for the deployment of the 3rd Commando Brigade and the 51st Indian Brigade to land at Kangaw, coinciding with General Lomax's invasion of Ramree Island.  Early on January 21 the naval bombardment group opened fire. Christison and the other Force Commanders were watching through field glasses from the bridge of HMS Queen Elizabeth in her first engagement since the Dardanelles in 1915. Christison later said: ‘Some shells fell on a marsh behind the Jap defences, and I saw a number of duck spring up. “Duck”, I shouted. “The Royal Navy never ducks”, said the Admiral.' With her second salvo Queen Elizabeth scored a direct hit on the Japanese ammunition depot, which facilitated the landing operations. The 71st Indian Brigade successfully captured Kyaukpyu with minimal resistance. This victory enabled them to advance toward Minbyin and Kyaupyauk, both of which fell into their hands by January 23. In the subsequent days, the brigade continued its advance toward the Yanbauk Chaung, where they encountered fierce Japanese defenses. At the same time, other elements of the division worked to secure Cheduba and Sagu Kyun Islands, further consolidating their strategic position in the region. On January 22, the commandos and the 51st Brigade successfully landed in the Kangaw area near the Min River. However, they faced violent and frequent counterattacks from Japanese forces, which hindered their ability to expand their beachhead. Despite these challenges, the intense pressure from the commandos ultimately forced the Japanese defenders at Hill 831, Myohaung, and Minbya to retreat toward Kani, marking a significant shift in the operational landscape. 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 advanced against Japanese defenses, capturing key positions despite heavy resistance and casualties. Meanwhile, in Burma, British-Indian troops advanced, seizing key locations despite heavy resistance. Both fronts faced intense combat, leading to significant territorial gains against Japanese forces by the end of January.

Existen tres barrios chinos o Chukagai en Japón: el de Yokohama, el de Kobe y el de Nagasaki. Hablamos primero de cómo surgen los barrios chinos en el país y luego nos adentramos en cada uno de ellos. Así, hablamos de la historia particular de cada uno, de sus elementos arquitectónicos de interés (como las puertas), de su comida callejera, sus restaurantes y sus festivales. Luego, en Japonismo mini hacemos un repaso a lo que ha dado de sí el final del año y comienzo del nuevo para nosotros (calendario de fotos, nengajo, charla en Fitur) y leemos varios comentarios de japonistas. Finalmente, en la palabra japonesa te contamos cómo se dice el adjetivo "chino", y de dónde viene, y la curiosidad sobre el nombre del ramen en Takayama y algunos otros lugares. ¡Mata ne! ¿Quieres colaborar con el programa? - Colabora en Patreon - Únete a la Comunidad Japonismo - Reserva hoteles en Japón (y en todo el mundo) - Consigue seguro de viajes (¡no sólo para Japón!) - Busca los mejores vuelos - Lleva Internet (pocket wifi o SIM) - JR Pass para viajes ilimitados en tren ---- Continúa la conversación en: - Web: https://japonismo.com - Discord: https://discord.gg/hZrSa57 - Facebook: https://facebook.com/japonismo - Twitter: https://twitter.com/japonismo - Instagram: https://instagram.com/japonismo - Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/japonismo - Newsletter semanal: http://eepurl.com/di60Xn

Episode 238 for the week of December 23, 2024 Scott Carter a.k.a. Tom Servo joins us! ... and this is what is going on in our Disney World...Bluey is Coming to Disney!- Starting with Disney Cruise Line on sailings out of Australia in January 2025, more info to come about Disneyland and Walt Disney World (source: The Walt Disney Company)- Our reactions and what will this look like in the parksStarts @2:18 ...Tom Servo's Japan and Tokyo Disneyland Trip Report - Part 1- Scott Carter - a.k.a. Tom Servo on our Discord server joins us to discuss his recent trip to Japan- Background and planning - starts @ 7:07 ...- Non-Disney part of Trip: Tokyo and Takayama - starts @29:42 ... * Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast *NEW! Landing Page for all things DBC Pod: magictravelonmain.com Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media:- LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Bluesky: @thedbcpod.bsky.social- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod- Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQNote: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts

Wyruszyliśmy do Japonii poznawać uroki momijigari, czyli polując na czerwone liście klonów.Odwiedziliśmy świątynie i chramy Nikko, będące arcydziełami architektury w stylu epoki Edo, ściśle związanymi z otaczającą przyrodą i historią szogunów. Na naszej trasie znalazły się więc: Rinno-ji, Tosho-gu, Futarasan-jinga i Taiyu-in. W Koya-san zamówiliśmy nocleg u buddyjskich mnichów, co jest jedną z największych atrakcji Japonii.Zwiedziliśmy najważniejsze zamki tego kraju, na czele z zamkami Matsumoto i Himeji. Kanazawa i Takayama przywołały klimat dawnej Japonii szogunów i gejsz. Na koniec odwiedziliśmy największy japoński cmentarz Okuno-in.Gościem Jerzego Jopa była Danuta Rasała.

Episode 47 is here pals! It's our Chris Things Art "Match of the Week" Edition w/ the esteemed Unkle of Beeks back for an extra special 'DOUBLE-HEADER' episode talking the 'Takayamania Empire' combo that was Minoru Suzuki vs Katsuyori Shibata & the totally heartwarming 'No-Time-Limit Emergency Match' that was Suzuki vs Takayama. Two very unique matches that kind of transcend wrestling in a very special way. We talk all about these matches, Takayamania Empire III & some fond memories of the amazing man himself, Yoshihiro Takayama. We also talk a myriad of nonsense sidebars, from the VERY SPECIAL DAY that is Blue Panther's birthday, to diabetes testing, to the new Beetlejuice movie, to Dave Meltzer-isms, wrestling travels of days gone by & much more!In my 'World of Chris-Things' intro monologue I chat about the return of Wrestling Club at my local favourite bar, The Scratch, my latest commission art odds & ends & my upcoming little overseas trip.Enjoy!!Check out the Chris Things MOTW illustration in question here: Minoru Suzuki vs Katsuyori ShibataMinoru Suzuki vs Yoshihiro TakayamaChrisThings.com.au is the place for original art, prints, calendars & much more!Follow us on Instagram: @ChrisThings, @JaimsVanderbeek, @SocialSuplexFollow us on Twitter: @ChrisThings, @JaimsVanderbeek, @SocialSuplexLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialSuplex/Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/QUaJfaCVisit our website for news, columns, and podcasts: https://socialsuplex.com/Join the Social Suplex community Facebook Group: The Wrestling (Squared) CircleWrestling-Art with Chris Things is the Pro-Wrestling Art niche Podcast of the Social Suplex Podcast Network. Support the Social Podcast Network by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/social-suplex-podcast-network/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/social-suplex-podcast-network/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 47 is here pals! It's our Chris Things Art "Match of the Week" Edition w/ the esteemed Unkle of Beeks back for an extra special 'DOUBLE-HEADER' episode talking the 'Takayamania Empire' combo that was Minoru Suzuki vs Katsuyori Shibata & the totally heartwarming 'No-Time-Limit Emergency Match'  that was Suzuki vs Takayama. Two very unique matches that kind of transcend wrestling in a very special way. We talk all about these matches, Takayamania Empire III & some fond memories of the amazing man himself, Yoshihiro Takayama. We also talk a myriad of nonsense sidebars, from the VERY SPECIAL DAY that is Blue Panther's birthday, to diabetes testing, to the new Beetlejuice movie, to Dave Meltzer-isms, wrestling travels of days gone by & much more!In my 'World of Chris-Things' intro monologue I chat about the return of Wrestling Club at my local favourite bar, The Scratch, my latest commission art odds & ends & my upcoming little overseas trip.Enjoy!!Check out the Chris Things MOTW illustration in question here: Minoru Suzuki vs Katsuyori ShibataMinoru Suzuki vs Yoshihiro TakayamaChrisThings.com.au is the place for original art, prints, calendars & much more!Follow us on Instagram: @ChrisThings, @JaimsVanderbeek, @SocialSuplexFollow us on Twitter: @ChrisThings, @JaimsVanderbeek, @SocialSuplexLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialSuplex/Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/QUaJfaCVisit our website for news, columns, and podcasts: https://socialsuplex.com/Join the Social Suplex community Facebook Group: The Wrestling (Squared) CircleWrestling-Art with Chris Things is the Pro-Wrestling Art niche Podcast of the Social Suplex Podcast Network. Support the Social Podcast Network by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/social-suplex-podcast-network/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestling-art-with-chris-things/donations

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Through Sora's Lens: Capturing Autumn's Brilliance in Takayama Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/through-soras-lens-capturing-autumns-brilliance-in-takayama Story Transcript:Ja: とある秋の日、空（そら）は高山（たかやま）に向かって歩み始めた。En: On a certain autumn day, Sora began walking toward Takayama.Ja: 空はカメラを握りしめ、視界の衰えを感じながら、心の中で新しい希望を探していた。En: Gripping her camera tightly and feeling her vision deteriorate, she searched for new hope within her heart.Ja: 「紅葉を見るためにここに来たんだ」と自分に言い聞かせた。En: She reminded herself, "I came here to see the autumn leaves."Ja: 高山の町は、まるで時間をさかのぼったように感じられる。En: The town of Takayama feels as though time has turned back.Ja: 江戸時代の古い木造家屋が並ぶ通りには、赤や黄の紅葉が風に揺れている。En: Streets lined with old wooden houses from the Edo period are adorned with red and yellow leaves swaying in the wind.Ja: その鮮やかな景色は、まさにカメラマンの夢の場所だ。En: It's truly a dream location for photographers.Ja: 空には幼馴染の雪（ゆき）が一緒にいた。En: Sora was accompanied by Yuki, her childhood friend.Ja: 「空、ここからならいい写真が撮れるよ」と、雪は励ますように言った。En: "Sora, you can get great shots from here," Yuki encouraged her.Ja: 雪はいつも空のそばにいてくれて、心強い存在だった。En: Yuki was always there for Sora, a reassuring presence.Ja: 実は、数週間前に視力の問題が見つかり、空は将来に不安を感じていた。En: In reality, a few weeks earlier, Sora had been diagnosed with a vision problem, which made her anxious about the future.Ja: その問題は、空にとってただの障害ではなく、写真を撮る喜びを失う恐れでもあった。En: This problem was not just an obstacle for Sora; it was a threat to her joy in photography.Ja: しかし、この高山の旅はそんな不安を吹き飛ばすきっかけにしたいと思っていた。En: However, she wanted this trip to Takayama to be an opportunity to dispel such worries.Ja: 金色の夕陽が町を包む頃、空と雪はこの瞬間を待っていた。En: As the golden sunset enveloped the town, Sora and Yuki waited for this moment.Ja: 古い橋の上から見える景色は、まるで絵のように美しかった。En: The view from the old bridge was incredibly beautiful, like a painting.Ja: 「これだ」と空は小さくつぶやき、シャッターを切った。En: "This is it," Sora murmured softly and pressed the shutter.Ja: その瞬間、空は初めて心からの安堵を感じた。En: In that moment, Sora felt true relief for the first time.Ja: 写真の中に写るのは、燃えるような赤の紅葉と黄金色の街並み。En: Captured in the photo were fiery red leaves and the golden townscape.Ja: その美しさは言葉にできないほどで、二人の思い出に残るものとなった。En: The beauty was indescribable and became a cherished memory for the two of them.Ja: 「ありがとう、雪」と空は笑顔で言った。En: "Thank you, Yuki," Sora said with a smile.Ja: 「この写真、すごくいい。En: "This picture turned out great.Ja: それに、写真を撮る方法はいくらでもあるかもしれないね。En: Plus, there might be countless ways to take photos.Ja: これからいろんな方法を試そう。En: Let's try various methods from now on."Ja: 」空は新たな決意を胸に抱き、前を向いた。En: With a newfound resolve, Sora looked ahead.Ja: 視野は狭くなっていくけれど、新しい視点で世界を見る希望が湧いた気がした。En: Though her field of vision was narrowing, she felt a surge of hope to see the world from a fresh perspective.Ja: 困難が新しい創造への道しるべになる。En: She believed that adversity could be a guide to new creativity.Ja: そう信じて、空は再びシャッターを切った。En: With that in mind, she pressed the shutter once again.Ja: その日、高山の秋は、空にとって忘れられないものとなった。En: On that day, Takayama's autumn became unforgettable for Sora.Ja: 希望と友情に支えられて、空はこれからも写真を撮り続けるだろう。En: Supported by hope and friendship, Sora would continue taking photos.Ja: 色とりどりの葉のように、多彩な視点を見つけるために。En: Like the colorful leaves, she intended to discover diverse perspectives.Ja: 高山の空には、変わらぬ輝きがあった。En: In the sky of Takayama, there remained an unchanging brilliance. Vocabulary Words:gripping: 握りしめdeteriorate: 衰えadorned: 飾られたswaying: 揺れているdiagnosed: 見つかりanxious: 不安obstacle: 障害dispel: 吹き飛ばすenveloped: 包むlandscape: 街並みindescribable: 言葉にできないほどcherished: 思い出に残るcountless: いくらでもvarious: いろんなresolve: 決意narrowing: 狭くなっていくperspective: 視点creativity: 創造brilliance: 輝きunforgettable: 忘れられないaccompanied: 一緒にいたreassuring: 心強いobstacle: 障害threat: 恐れcherished: 思い出に残るguidance: 道しるべfresh: 新しいencouraged: 励ますobtain: 得るscenery: 景色

We road tripped to #NjCapital, we pick a side in the American Nightmare trademark (hint: We aint with Cody), #Stardom #5StarGP ended, Suzuki challenges Takayama, In Berlin they Battled, and it's Brett's Birthday! #AEWDynamite #AEWRampage #WWERAW #AEWCollision #Smackdown #AEWAllOut #NJPW  #WrestlingPodcast #ProWrestling Rate and Review on Itunes! Reach out on Social Media!  www.WeNeedWrestling.com  Youtube WeNeedWrestling@gmail.com Twitter: @WeNeedWrestling IG: WeNeedWrestling    

With the Kanto and Tohoku regions covered, it is time to move on to the next major region in Japan and one of the country's most geographically diverse - Chubu. As always, I give travel recommendations within the Chubu region, including Takayama, Toyama and Nagano!Got any feedback or want to leave a comment? Feel free to do so here!Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Train-ing In Japan artwork done by Simon Brigham

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by cognitive and social scientist, Dr. Leila Takayama. They talk about Leila's work exploring human-robot interaction. Follow Leila: @leilatakayama

Yasushi SUKO is a doctoral student at the Faculty of Social Sciences/Psychology, Tampere University, Finland. He studies the effects of nature experience on people, especially the restorative effect of repeatedly listening to natural sounds (e.g., birdsong, the sound of a running river, etc.). He is currently a member of the EnviWell Research Group, directed by Professor Kalevi Korpela.   In this episode we deep-dive into the acoustic stimuli and elaborate on the various potentials listening to specific sounds can have for health promotion, restoration and wellbeing. The roles of nature sounds are discussed and practical applications both for clinical and non-clinical contexts are investigated.   Time Stamps and Related References/Projects:   PART II:   04:40 Y. Suko's interest in natural sounds originates from J.S. Bach's (1685-1750) music and Ivan Shishkin's (1832-1898) forest landscape paintings.   06:10 Y. Suko's research on alleviating surgeons' stress through listening to natural sounds.   Suko, Y., Shindo, T., Saito, K., Takayama, N., Warisawa, S., Sakuma, T., Ito, M., Kytölä, P., Nummi, T., & Korpela, K. (2022). Alleviating surgeons' stress through listening to natural sounds in a half-encapsulated rest space after an operation: A pilot, longitudinal field study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(19), 12736. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph191912736   11:28 Literature on which Y. Suko based the audio files for his studies.   Ratcliffe, E. (2021). Sound and soundscape in restorative natural environments: A narrative literature review. Frontiers in Psychology, 12, 570563. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.570563   Ratcliffe, E., Gatersleben, B., & Sowden, P. T. (2013). Bird sounds and their contributions to perceived attention restoration and stress recovery. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 36, 221–228. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvp.2013.08.004   13:20 Three theories explaining why natural sounds are restorative: attention restoration theory (ART), stress recovery theory (SRT), and conditioned restoration theory (CRT).   Kaplan, R., & Kaplan, S. (1989). The experience of nature: A psychological perspective. Cambridge university press.   Ulrich, R. S., Simons, R. F., Losito, B. D., Fiorito, E., Miles, M. A., & Zelson, M. (1991). Stress recovery during exposure to natural and urban environments. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 11(3), 201–230. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0272-4944(05)80184-7   Egner, L. E., Sütterlin, S., & Calogiuri, G. (2020). Proposing a framework for the restorative effects of nature through conditioning: Conditioned restoration theory. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(18), 6792. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17186792   21:20 PART II   22:35 Y. Suko's research on the effects of faint traffic noise mixed with birdsong.   Suko, Y., Saito, K., Takayama, N., Warisawa, S., & Sakuma, T. (2019). Effect of faint road traffic noise mixed in birdsong on the perceived restorativeness and listeners' physiological response: An exploratory study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16(24), 4985. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16244985   33:20 Future applications of restorative natural sounds in clinical and non-clinical settings.   38:50 Restorative natural sounds are related to salutogenesis.   Antonovsky, A. (1996). The salutogenic model as a theory to guide health promotion. Health Promotion International, 11(1), 11–18. https://doi.org/10.1093/heapro/11.1.11   40:00 Application of restorative natural sounds in public spaces.   46:45 Ideas for playing restorative natural sounds in prisons and psychiatric wards.   Chrysikou, E. (2014). Architecture for psychiatric environments and therapeutic spaces. Ios Press.   Maja, V., & Ojala, K. (2022).

Welcome to the 74th episode of Triple KO!Triple K.O. is a bi-weekly fighting game podcast featuring Matt McMuscles, Maximilian Dood, and Justin Wong.This week we discuss the latest updates in the worlds of Tekken 8, Mortal Kombat 1, Street Fighter VI and MORE!*SHOW CHAPTERS*    =================[00:00:00] Intro![00:01:16] Combo Breaker 2024 Results[00:02:54] Killer Instinct 10th Anniversary Trailer [00:09:17] Street Fighter VI Updates[00:17:47] Takayama on SFVI Season 2[00:27:52] Microsoft Axes Killer Instinct Tournament [00:28:49] Max Talks "KI Lives" Tournament[00:39:19] Mortal Kombat 1 Movado First Impressions[00:41:49] Mortal Kombat 1 Homelander [00:51:43] Tekken 8's Lidia[00:55:43] Jason comes to Multiversus[01:02:39] King Ghidorah Comes to Gigabash! [01:05:13] Max Talks Multiversus [01:09:42] New Master DNF Duel [01:16:31] The Lost WWE Game[01:18:22] Outro!Matt McMuscleshttps://www.youtube.com/c/MattMcMuscleshttps://twitter.com/MattMcMusclesMaximilian Doodhttps://www.youtube.com/user/Miles923https://twitter.com/maximilian_Justin Wonghttps://www.youtube.com/user/IAintJWonghttps://twitter.com/jwongggIntro music by Little V Millshttps://twitter.com/LittleVMillsTripleKO voiceover by Gianni Matragranohttps://twitter.com/GetGianniLogo Design by Lee Mounsey-Smithhttps://twitter.com/leemounseysmithGraphics by Deonte Martin & Brandt Cooleyhttps://twitter.com/KAINONAUTEditing by Tom Keelyhttps://twitter.com/Kilgore777Produced by Screenwave Mediahttps://screenwavemedia.com

Judo: Japan's Takayama, Murao Win Asian Championship Titles

Bright on Buddhism - Episode 85 - What are omamori? What is their history? What is their significance? Resources: Reader, Ian; Tanabe, George J. (1998). Practically Religious: Worldly Benefits and the Common Religion of Japan. Honolulu: University of Hawai'i Press. p. 46. ISBN 0824820908.; General Stone Tiger (2010-06-15). "Using the Omamori Gohonzon" (PDF). Soka Gakkai International. Retrieved 2017-06-11.; Swanger, Eugene R.; Takayama, K. Peter (1 January 1981). "A Preliminary Examination of the "Omamori" Phenomenon". Asian Folklore Studies. 40 (2): 237–252. doi:10.2307/1177866. JSTOR 1177866.; Kunio, Yanagita (1969). Japanese Culture in the Meiji Era Tokyo (Vol. 4). pp. 314–315.; Jacobsen, Natalie (2015-05-13). "Japanese Lucky Charms: The Guide to Omamori". Tokyo Weekender. Retrieved 2017-01-27.; "Guide To Japanese Lucky Charms Omamori For The New Year 2021 - Japan Truly". japantruly.com. 2021-02-19. Retrieved 2021-03-30.; Guth, Christine (1996), Art of Edo Japan: the artist and the city 1615-1868, H.N. Abrams, ISBN 9780300164138; Haga, Tōru (2021), Pax Tokugawana: The Cultural Flowering of Japan, 1603–1853 (First English ed.), Tokyo: Japan Publishing Industry Foundation for Culture, ISBN 978-4-86658-148-4, archived from the original on 2021-11-10, retrieved 2021-04-29; Jansen, Marius B. (1986), Japan in transition, from Tokugawa to Meiji, Princeton, N.J.: Princeton University Press, ISBN 0-691-05459-2; Roberts, Luke S. (2012), Performing the Great Peace: Political Space and Open Secrets in Tokugawa Japan, Hawaii: University of Hawaii Press, ISBN 978-0824835132 Do you have a question about Buddhism that you'd like us to discuss? Let us know by tweeting to us @BrightBuddhism, emailing us at Bright.On.Buddhism@gmail.com, or joining us on our discord server, Hidden Sangha ⁠https://discord.gg/tEwcVpu⁠! Credits: Nick Bright: Script, Cover Art, Music, Voice of Hearer, Co-Host Proven Paradox: Editing, mixing and mastering, social media, Voice of Hermit, Co-Host --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brightonbuddhism/message

Grace Takayama was born to a Korean mother and a Japanese Father. Nearly all her friends and family had traditional roles installed in them, the  husband  worked and the wife took charge of the household. Most of the men in her family were Bookkeepers, which inspired her to do the same.Right after graduating with a degree in Accounting she wasn't sure what her next step should be and found work keeping books at different companies in South Korea.Her parents constantly urged her to make the move to San Gabriel, where her father's side of the family were already long standing residents,  eventually her paternal grandfather  convinced her to  make the move to San Gabriel. San Gabriel was full of opportunities and cheery residences that warmed her heart and thus her decision to stay in the SGV has remained true.___________________Music CreditsIntroLike it Loud, Dyalla, YouTube Audio LibraryStingerScarlet Fire (Sting), Otis McDonald, YouTube Audio LibraryOutroIndecision, Dyalla, YouTube Audio Library__________________My SGV Podcast:www.mysgv.netinfo@sgvmasterkey.com

Iustus (Justo, en español) Takayama nació en 1552, tres años después que el misionero jesuita San Francisco Javier introdujera el cristianismo en Japón. Siendo Samurai y de clase alta, él y su familia se convirtieron al cristianismo y vivieron su fe pública y congruentemente, hasta que el gobernante Toyotomi Hideyoshi no permitió más el cristianismo en Japón. Justo renunció a su alta posición social y a sus riquezas por amor a Cristo. Murió en 1615 en el exilio en Manila, Filipinas.

Happy New Year everyone!In today's episode, we are going to gain a great, fundamental understanding of not just Japanese architecture, but also Japanese history, religion, politics, and more — and how these many factors play into the built environment that constitutes the country today. The Art of Japanese Architecture written by David and Michiko Young will be our guide through Japan's story of architecture.It begins with the ancient people who found their way to the archipelago from the continent. We learn about continental influences from Korea and China, and Japan's patterns of isolationism and re-engagement throughout its history. This episode, and especially the book The Art of Japanese Architecture, should serve as a travel companion too. It is a rich resource, detailing important architectural and historical sites, including both well-known ones and others off the beaten trail.The book also helped me gain insight into my own house in Japan, how it was built, where its design influences came from, and how I can incorporate historical precedent into the rebuild. Have a look at the photos below on Substack to see for yourself!Please consider subscribing to the Local Japan Substack as a free or paid member starting at just $5 a month! Your contributions help me with production costs and the time required to record and edit podcasts and organize interviews. For this, I thank you always. Enjoy the episode!* The Main House (see photo on Substack)* The Storehouse and Warehouse (see photo on Substack)* The Art Deco-Inspired ‘Yoshida Sanso' (see photo on Substack)Local Japan Podcast is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Books Mentioned In This Episode:* The Art of Japanese Architecture by David and Michiko Young* Japanese Country Style by Yoshihiro Takishita* The Genius of Japanese Carpentry: Secrets of an Ancient Woodworking Craft by Azby Brown* Minka: My Farmhouse in Japan by John Roderick* Beauty by Sir Roger Scruton* Frank Lloyd Wright and Japan by Kevin NuteLinks to More Resources:* The Gamble House* Frank Lloyd Wright's Hollyhock House* The Huntington Library and Gardens* The Shoya House* Heritage Square Museum (another site I visited in LA but forgot to mention!)* The concept of Wa — 和* Osaka's World Heritage Burial Mounds* Ise Jingu's Continuous Reconstruction* The Giant Buddha on Nara* Shinto Shelf — kamidana* Shinden Style and Shoin Style Architecture* The dark period of Mappō* Daisho-in, Shingon temple with an underground rebirth ritual* Jōruri-ji, Kyoto temple with a rare original Paradise Hall* Tokonoma* The Great Japan Earthquake of 1923* Takayama's Sanmachi District* Kanazawa* Shirakawa-go's Thatched Roof Homes* Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter* Sukiya-zukuri* Katsura Rikyu — Katsura Imperial Villa* Yoshida Sanso Ryokan* Nishioka Tsunekazu* Imperial Hotel of Tokyo by Frank Lloyd Wright* The National Museum of Western Art by Le Corbusier* Imperial Crown Style* Buddhist Art Library* The Historic Kaichi Elementary School* Tokyo Station* Japanese Post and Beam Construction* Umeda Sky Building* Sir Roger Scruton on modern architecture This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit localjapan.substack.com/subscribe

Originaire du Japon, Fumi Takayama a suivi sa passion, la cuisine, jusqu'en France pour parfaire ses talents de cheffe cuisinière au sein d'établissements de renom.Les pieds bien ancrés sur terre et d'une grande détermination, Fumi nous raconte son impressionnant parcours jusqu'à Courchevel et sa vie de tous les jours ici, en quête perpétuelle d'un équilibre entre vie professionnelle et vie de famille. Retrouvez le portrait complet de Fumi Takayama sur :  https://courchevel.com/fr/podcast- - -Un podcast de l'Office de tourisme de Courchevel.Crédits : Production : Clap AudioMontage et mixage : Jocelyn SalabertMusique du générique : Alice Krief 

Japanese Judokas Nagayama, Takaichi, Takayama Earn Paris Olympic Berths

Aus dem Zug von Takayama nach Toyama trinken wir passend zu unserem Besuch im Hida Village einen Hida Sake.

聖地（せいち）巡礼（じゅんれい）」という単語（たんご）を知（し）っていますか？英語（えいご）だとHolly Pilgrimageですが、日本人（にほんじん）が使（つか）う意味（いみ）は、アニメに出（で）てきた場所（ばしょ）や映画（えいが）やMVの撮（と）られた場所、好（す）きなバンドやアイドル、推し（おし）の生誕（せいたん）の地（ち）や活動（かつどう）してきた場所などを訪（おとず）れることを「聖地巡礼」といいます。今回（こんかい）、私（わたし）が好きなロックバンドの故郷（こきょう）である天草（あまくさ）に旅行（りょこう）してきました。天草といえば、今やそのバンドの聖地として有名（ゆうめい）ですが、実（じつ）はキリスト教（きりすときょう）が禁止（きんし）されていた時代（じだい）に、キリスト教徒（きりすときょうと）が隠（かく）れていた場所として歴史的（れきしてき）に有名で、世界遺産（せかいいさん）にもなっています。今回は聖地と世界遺産という２つの目線（めせん）から見（み）た天草について話（はな）しています。 Have you ever come across the Japanese term '聖地巡礼 (seichi junrei),' which translates to 'Holy Pilgrimage' in English? In Japan, this phrase has a unique nuance. It refers to visiting locations featured in beloved anime, such as the iconic Shibuya crossing and Takayama town in Gifu, well-known from the globally acclaimed anime movie 'Your Name.' It's not limited to anime sites; it also encompasses visiting the birthplaces or significant locations related to your favorite rock stars, idols, or biases. In this episode, I discuss my visit to Amakusa Island, the birthplace of my favorite band. While Amakusa is now renowned as a sacred site for fans of this band, it also holds historical significance as a refuge for Christians during the period when Christianity was banned in Japan. Amakusa is now recognized as a World Cultural Heritage site. We explore Amakusa from the dual perspectives of a 'holy pilgrimage' and its status as a world heritage site. The script is available here: https://www.makiko-japanese.com/ Youtube of this episode: (I will update it as soon as possible!!) Subscribe to our youtube channel: ⁠www.youtube.com/channel/UChu8-tNd_4RyWo-iE5cr-Ow⁠ email, comments, and requests: toranomaki.nihongo@gmail.com Please follow our Instagram, @toranomaki.nihongo --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toranomaki-japanese/message

Bonjour à tous cette semaine on conclue enfin tout le passage kanazawa Takayama and co avec des day trips que j'avais prévu mais que j'ai finalement pas fait pour diverses raisons autour de Kanazwa, j'espère que ça vous donnera des idées pour vos prochaines vacances dans la région !Pas de podcast la semaine prochaine mais rendez-vous sur patreon pour des petit vlog en libre accès sur mon passage à Tokyo (n'oubliez pas e vous inscrire pour avoir une notification quand un contenu libre acces est disponible) Donc pour suivre gratuitement le contenu et pour ceux qui voudraient soutenir le podcast et accéder à du contenu bonus c'est par ici que ça se passe : https://www.patreon.com/explorejaponPour voir mes photos et des reel en direct du japon : https://www.instagram.com/ngeeet aussi présent sur thread https://www.threads.net/@ngeeet sur twitter : https://www.twiter.com/KitsuneDandypour ceux qui veulent aller voir les vidéos ma chaine youtube se trouve ici : https://www.youtube.com/@KitsuneDandy Voir le contenu bonus sur Patreon ! Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Bonjour à tous cette semaine on fait le bilan et vous savez quoi avec ma mégumi on a pensé à s'installer dans l'une des deux villes... on a eu des petits coup de coeurs et je vous explique tout ça Retrouvez sur patreon des posts en libre accès publiés de temps en temps. Vous pouvez vous abonner gratuitement à la page pour recevoir une notification par email quand je poste un nouveau contenu (la section pour les membres soutiens est toujours là avec toujours plus de contenu bonus bien entendu) !Donc pour suivre gratuitement le contenu et pour ceux qui voudraient soutenir le podcast et accéder à du contenu bonus c'est par ici que ça se passe : https://www.patreon.com/explorejaponPour voir mes photos et des reel en direct du japon : https://www.instagram.com/ngeeet aussi présent sur thread https://www.threads.net/@ngeeet sur twitter : https://www.twiter.com/KitsuneDandypour ceux qui veulent aller voir les vidéos ma chaine youtube se trouve ici : https://www.youtube.com/@KitsuneDandy Voir le contenu bonus sur Patreon ! Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Vous vous demandiez si j'étais malade, maussade car oui je n'avais pas beaucoup parlé de coffee shop dans mes précédents podcast de voyage ! et bien non il y avait juste à attendre cet épisode spéciale qui va vous faire découvrir de très bons coffee shop en ville car oui j'ai été agréablement surpris par le niveau dans les deux villes !Bonne écoute !Retrouvez sur patreon des posts en libre accès publiés de temps en temps. Vous pouvez vous abonner gratuitement à la page pour recevoir une notification par email quand je poste un nouveau contenu (la section pour les membres soutiens est toujours là avec toujours plus de contenu bonus bien entendu) !Donc pour suivre gratuitement le contenu et pour ceux qui voudraient soutenir le podcast et accéder à du contenu bonus c'est par ici que ça se passe : https://www.patreon.com/explorejaponPour voir mes photos et des reel en direct du japon : https://www.instagram.com/ngeeet aussi présent sur thread https://www.threads.net/@ngeeet sur twitter : https://www.twiter.com/KitsuneDandypour ceux qui veulent aller voir les vidéos ma chaine youtube se trouve ici : https://www.youtube.com/@KitsuneDandy Voir le contenu bonus sur Patreon ! Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Sign up for FULL lessons! https://www.youtube.com/c/IELTSRyan/join Learn more about these lessons: https://youtu.be/eIX5y1Mq5hA Talk about an unusual meal you had. You should say – when you had it – where you had it – what kind of meal it was – and explain why it was unusual. I'd like to talk about a rather extraordinary meal I had during my trip to Japan last year. It was an unforgettable experience that took place in a traditional Japanese inn located in the quaint town of Takayama. The meal itself was a traditional Kaiseki dinner, which is a multi-course dining experience renowned for its artistic presentation and use of seasonal ingredients. The meal began with a series of beautifully arranged appetisers, which included some familiar items like sashimi and tempura. But as the courses progressed, I was introduced to a variety of uncommon dishes. One of the most peculiar delicacies was Hoba Miso, a regional specialty where miso paste, wild mushrooms, and vegetables were cooked over a magnolia leaf. The earthy aroma and rich flavours were unlike anything I had tasted before. Furthermore, the chef proudly served a platter which I believe was called Seki-saba, a local delicacy of fermented mackerel. While its intense pungent smell might have deterred some, I decided to embrace the experience fully. To my surprise, the taste was surprisingly complex and utterly delightful. Another dish that added to the uniqueness of the meal was Kuro-udon, which was black udon noodles made with bamboo charcoal. The dramatic colour contrast against the traditional white tableware was visually striking and added an artistic element to the dining experience. What truly made this meal unusual was the combination of the serene surroundings, the artistic presentation, and the rare ingredients. I unfortunately don't think I'll have an experience like this again anytime soon. Trying these unfamiliar and rare dishes opened my eyes to the vast diversity of Japanese cuisine and its strong connection to regional traditions and culture.

Bonjour à tous, cette semaine on va retourner dans un lieu que j'avais découvert il y a 6 ans : Takayama ! Du calme, du slow, de la balade et de la bonne bouffe et des cafés au rendez-vous de cet épisode ! et pour ceux qui voudraient soutenir le podcast et accéder à du contenu bonus il y a le Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/explorejaponPour voir mes photos et des reel en direct du japon : https://www.instagram.com/ngeeet aussi présent sur thread https://www.threads.net/@ngeeet sur twitter : https://www.twiter.com/KitsuneDandypour ceux qui veulent aller voir les vidéos ma chaine youtube se trouve ici : https://www.youtube.com/@KitsuneDandyet il y a toujours le site https://www.explorejapon.com bien entendu Voir le contenu bonus sur Patreon ! Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

For this episode, we are sharing Keita Takayama's talk originally given during the Department of Educational Foundations' Fall 2022 Colloquium speaker series. Keita is Professor/Director for the Global Education Office in the Graduate School of Education, Kyoto University, Japan. His research examines the globalization of educational policy and knowledge from a decolonial/postcolonial perspective. In this talk, Keita provides a critical self-reflection of the work he does as a co-editor of two international journals in education and the tensions and contradictions that arise in relation to his own scholarship.

Link to full transcript at https://www.fluentfiction.org/... Fluent Fiction - Japanesewww.FluentFiction.org/Japanese Cherished Blossoms, Precious Time Story Transcript: Ja: 理沙は、桜の花びらが雪のように木から落ちてくるのを見て、見たことのない美しさに魅了され、畏敬の念を抱きました。 En: Risa watched the cherry blossom petals drift down from the tree like snowflakes, mesmerized and in awe of the beauty she had never seen before. Ja: リサと彼女の家族は、春の桜まつりを体験するために高山の町に向かう途中でした。 En: Risa and her family were on their way to the town of Takayama to experience the springtime cherry blossom festival. Ja: 久しぶりの家族旅行で、リサはどんなお祭りになるのか楽しみにしていました。 En: It was the first family vacation they had taken in a long time and Risa was excited to see what the festival would bring. Ja: 里沙の両親は、お祭りの時は桜が満開で、花びらが雪のように舞い散ると説明していた。 En: Risa's parents had explained that at the festival, the cherry trees would be in full bloom and the petals would drift down like snow. Ja: 理沙は木々が満開になり、花びらが散り始めるのを待ちきれなかった。 En: Risa couldn't wait for the trees to be in full bloom and for the petals to start falling. Ja: 家族が高山に到着したとき、周囲の桜の美しさに畏敬の念を抱いていました。 En: When the family arrived in Takayama, they were in awe of the beauty of the cherry blossoms all around them. Ja: どこを見ても、白とピンクの美しい花が咲く木々がありました。 En: Everywhere they looked, there were trees with beautiful white and pink blossoms. Ja: りさは興奮のあまり、どこを見ればいいのかわからなかった。 En: Risa was so excited, she didn't know where to look first. Ja: 家族でお祭りに行き、散策や景色を楽しみました。 En: The family went to the festival and enjoyed walking around and taking in the sights. Ja: リサは伝統舞踊、音楽、食べ物が大好きでした。 En: Risa loved the traditional dances, the music, and the food. Ja: 彼女は美しい桜のデザインの着物まで買いました。 En: She even bought a kimono with beautiful cherry blossom designs. Ja: 一日の終わり近くに、家族は川でボートに乗ることにしました。 En: Near the end of the day, the family decided to take a boat ride on the river. Ja: 里沙は川面に映る桜の美しさに見とれ、船が岸から離れ始めたのに気が付かなかった。 En: Risa was so mesmerized by the beauty of the cherry blossoms reflected in the river that she barely noticed when the boat started to drift away from the shore. Ja: 突然、リサは両親が驚いて叫ぶのを聞いた. En: Suddenly, Risa heard her parents cry out in alarm. Ja: 理沙が振り返ると、船は遠くに漂流しすぎて、濃い霧に包まれていた。 En: Risa turned to see that the boat had drifted too far away and they were now surrounded by thick fog. Ja: ボートに乗るのは危険すぎて、霧が晴れるまで待たなければなりませんでした。 En: It had become too dangerous to continue the boat ride and they would have to wait until the fog lifted. Ja: リサの家族は何時間にもわたって霧の中を漂い、ついに霧が晴れ始め、海岸に出られるようになりました。 En: For what felt like hours, Risa's family drifted in the fog, until finally the fog started to lift and they could make out the shore. Ja: 見慣れた桜の花が咲き誇り、理沙はほっとした。 En: Risa was relieved to see the familiar sight of the cherry blossoms in bloom. Ja: 家族が岸に戻ったとき、リサは霧の中で迷子になった経験が、時間がどれほど貴重で、どれだけ早く過ぎ去るかを強く思い出させてくれたことに気づきました. En: When the family made it back to shore, Risa realized that the experience of being lost in the fog had been a powerful reminder of how precious time is and how quickly it can pass. Ja: 彼女は、桜まつりと家族と過ごす時間を体験する機会を得たことに感謝していました。 En: She was grateful to have had the opportunity to experience the cherry blossom festival and the time she had spent with her family. Ja: 翌日、家族はお祭りと見た桜の素晴らしい思い出を持って家に帰りました。 En: The next day, the family went home with wonderful memories of the festival and the cherry blossoms they had seen. Ja: リサは、家族と分かち合った美しい経験を思い出すために、購入した着物を保管していました. En: Risa kept the kimono she had bought as a reminder of the beautiful experience she had shared with her family. Ja: 彼女はまた、桜の美しさと時間の尊さを改めて認識しました。 En: She also kept with her a renewed appreciation of the beauty of the cherry blossoms and of the preciousness of time. Vocabulary Words: 理沙 : Risa 桜 : cherry blossom 花びら : petals 漂流 : drift 魅了され : mesmerized 畏敬の念 : awe 高山 : Takayama お祭り : festival 満開 : bloom 雪 : snow 楽しみ : excited 説明 : explained 満開 : full bloom 散り始める : falling 周囲 : around 白 : white ピンク : Pink 舞踊 : dances 音楽 : music 食べ物 : food 着物 : kimono デザイン : designs ボート : boat 乗る : ride 川 : river 映る : reflected 霧 : fog 驚いて叫ぶ : alarm 岸 : shore 貴重 : precious

In this episode, we catch up with Darryl Cody Brailsford. Originally from Utah in the USA, 'Cody', as he is affectionately known by friends, family and people in the sake world, has been brewing sake in Japan for over 15 years. Pretty much all of that time has seen Cody brewing sake at Watanabe Shuzoten, (producers of Hourai and Irootoko brands), in Hida, Gifu Prefecture. However, just on a year ago, Cody left Watanabe Shuzoten and started working at Funasaka Shuzo, located in the picturesque town of Takayama, Gifu Prefecture. Cody was an early guest of The TWTT Project (the Zoom sessions), back in June 2020, he also joined as a guest in the Zoom room for the 1st anniversary of the TWTT Project, alongside 3 other brewers, in April 2021. Now, he represents Funasaka Shuzo and we catch up with him to see how his new role is going and chat about some of the things happening at, and in relation to, the brewery... including the addition of a whisky distillery! Pour yourself a cup/glass of sake and enjoy Episode 5 of TWTT The Podcast. A huge thank you to our subscribers at Patreon More information about Taste with the Toji - The Project can be found on our website: https://tastewiththetoji.com/ Music by: Kazuyoshi Sato (Koikawa Shuzo) Other links from this episode: Funasaka Shuzo: https://www.funasaka-shuzo.co.jp/ Takayama tourism info: https://www.japan.travel/en/destinations/tokai/gifu/takayama-and-around/ Watanabe Shuzoten: https://www.sake-hourai.co.jp/ Any questions, please email us at tastewiththetoji@gmail.com

Sustainable DEI Cultures w/ Meiko Takayama Part of the "Is This A Good Time?" series hosted by Brandon Barton.

The Making Magic Podcast "Inspiring Conversations With The Movers, The Shakers, The Visionaries, and The Makers" Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shaun-jay/support SPONSORS: Interested in sponsoring the next episode? Email us at makingmagicpodcast@gmail.com and let's make it happen! LISTEN TO THE SHOW ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST APP Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/makingmagiconapple Spotify: http://bit.ly/makingmagicspotify Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/makingmagicgoogle BIO: Enrico de la Vega had always been searching for a ground-breaking way to present magic. When he couldn't find it, he invented it. An acclaimed illusionist, de la Vega co-founded the Magic X movement in 1996, a powerful teaming of the hottest, most talented young magicians and sleight-of-hand artists in the world performing the most innovative and mind-boggling magical effects. This led to the conception of "T.H.E.M. - Totally Hidden Extreme Magic," the world's first hidden-camera magic show where he was not only one of the stars, but also Co-Creator and Producer of the show as well. "T.H.E.M." aired on NBC and Sci-Fi as two prime-time specials in June of 2004 and went on to be broadcast internationally. Enrico is also the Co-Creator and Co-Executive Producer on "Room 401". Yet another hidden-camera reality show which utilizes principles of magic, illusion, and live special effects to sweep unsuspecting onlookers into their own mini-horror movie. Enrico teamed up with Ashton Kutcher and his company Katalyst Films to bring "Room 401" to life on MTV. Most recently, Enrico was a part of the creative team that helped launch David Blaine's new show at the World Resort in Las Vegas! --- --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shaun-jay/support

Reid + Cari sit down with PhotoLukeHawaii's Luke Takeyama on how he got started in YouTube, his growth to 20,000 subs, and what's next for his channel.PhotoLukeHawaii is a team including my wife Cheryl, our son Austin, and myself Luke.   I'm a father, husband, photographer, videographer, bon dancer, taiko player, butterfly caregiver, gardener and one of many recorders of history and life. Thank you so much to Luke for the time to talk and his generous sharing on what it takes to be a full time content creator.  You can check out Luke and his content at:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/photolukehawaii/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/Photolukehawaii/Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/photolukehawaiiTwitch:  https://www.twitch.tv/photolukehawaiiQuestions or comments to Reid + Cari, email: thehawaiicouplepodcast@gmail.comConnect with us on:Instagram: @thehawaiicoupleFacebook:  The Hawaii Couple PodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/caritairaBlog: www.hawaiifoodandfamily.comBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

We're trying something new for episode #12! In lieu of our regular content, we're discussing four matches we love, two from each of us, and giving you a breakdown on their backgrounds, key moments to look out for, what they mean to us, and more. If you like this style of episode, please let us know by DMing us on @kickout299 or by sending us an email at kickoutat299@gmail.com! Works cited for this episode on our blog. Please consider purchasing something from Yoshihiro Takayama's shop. All proceeds from purchases go toward his care and medical expenses. You can follow Takayama-san's blog for updates on his condition by his wife. Follow us at @kickout299 on Twitter, email us with questions and feedback at kickoutat299@gmail.com, and check out our e-zine at kickout299.wordpress.com. We are looking for contributors across all mediums - please get in touch! As always, please rate and follow/subscribe to us on Spotify, Apple, or your preferred podcast platform. Thank you so much for your support!

Hello. Welcome to Jenni's Pika Pika Japanese. Japan has stopped accepting foreign tourists until now, but we have received news that the government is now making arrangements to resume accepting new foreign tourists by June. This is good news for those who want to come to Japan. However, after June, the strawberry picking and clam digging seasons that I have introduced here will be over, so I was checking for some good places to visit and Hida Takayama came to my attention. Hida Takayama is a mountain city located in Gifu Prefecture, north of Nagoya, and is a town full of emotion with machiya (traditional townhouse) architecture from the time when it flourished as a merchant town from the late Edo period to the Meiji period, and is designated as a National Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings. Did you know that? Well, today's Podcast Episod is about the Japanese learning audiobook "10-munite JAPANESE A Starter Pack" information. こんにちは。 ジェニのピカピカ日本語へようこそ。 今まで外国人観光客の受け入れを停止してきた日本ですが、政府が6月をメドに外国人観光客の新規受け入れを再開する調整に入ったとのニュースが入ってきました。 日本に来たいと思っている方には朗報ですね。 でも6月以降となるとここでご紹介してきた、いちご狩りや潮干狩りのシーズンも終わってしまうので、どこか良いところはないかチェックしていたら、飛騨高山が目に入ってきました。 飛騨高山とは名古屋の北側にある岐阜県にある山岳都市で江戸時代後期から明治時代にかけて商人の町として栄えた頃の町家建築が並び情緒たっぷりの街で、国選定重要伝統的建造物群保存地区に指定されています。 知っていましたか？ さて、今日のPodcast Episod は、日本語学習オーディオブック「10-munite JAPANESE A Starter Pack」情報です。

Podcast Show Description Episode 21:   Lost Without Japan Episode 22:  Takayama Part 2 More Unique Lodging in Japan Lodging Timestamp: 9:35 Takayama Timestamp: 18:30 Celebrating Tom's Birthday Timestamp: 40:08 Link to Google Doc that includes Google maps for all cities covered on Lost Without Japan, as well as the link to Amazon for travel purchase recommendations and other useful information for your travel to Japan.  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WEVbRmvn8jzxOZPDaypl3UAjxbs1OOSWSftFW1BYXpI/edit?usp=sharing

Lost Without Japan Episode 20: Takayama Part 1 and Our Interview with fellow Japan Traveler David TimeStamp for start of our talk on Takayama 21:00 and 34:20 Link to Google Doc that includes Google maps for all cities covered on Lost Without Japan, as well as the link to Amazon for travel purchase recommendations and other useful information for your travel to Japan.  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WEVbRmvn8jzxOZPDaypl3UAjxbs1OOSWSftFW1BYXpI/edit?usp=sharing 

Introducing Joy Howard and Karen Takayama, Guest Chapter Authors in Tales from the Heart. This is part of the special series of interviews in celebration of Tales from the Heart. Joy and her dog Andy share the deepest relationship I have ever witnessed. Their love with each other knows no bounds! Karen and her cat […]

This week on Wrestling Omakase we take our third completely randomized look back at shows that took place inside the Big Egg, the Tokyo Dome!John is joined by returning guest & VOW contributor Jeri Evagood (@TheJerriest_Jer) for her record TENTH appearance of the year! Wow! John crowns her MVP (Most Valuable Podcaster) before they get into what they've both been up to, including Christmas, worrying about Omicron cancelling their plans, and a whole lot more. Plus there's some discussion of Jeri's semi-recent Atlantic City trip, and John's pre-emptive year end thoughts ahead of next week's 2021 Year End Awards episode. Once that's out of the way they get into their topic, which is six randomly selected matches from six randomly selected Tokyo Dome shows (all Dome shows were eligible, not just 1/4 and not just NJPW). As always, stop reading here if you want to be surprised, but if you'd like to know beforehand here they are below:1. Great Muta vs. Masahiro Chono, NJPW 1/4/93 (NJPW World: https://front.njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00114_1_7)2. Riki Choshu & Yoshiaki Yatsu vs. Kengo Kimura & Tatsutoshi Goto, NJPW 1/4/95 (NJPW World: https://front.njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00132_1_9)3. Randy Savage vs. Hiroyoshi Tenzan, NJPW 4/29/96 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYbamFhKl-g)4. Yuji Nagata vs. Yoshihiro Takayama, NJPW 5/2/02 (NJPW World: https://front.njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00160_1_2 or https://front.njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00160_2_2)5. Heat vs. Tiger Mask, NJPW 1/4/05 (NJPW World: https://front.njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00165_1_3)6. Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Go Shiozaki, NJPW 1/4/10 (NJPW World: https://front.njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00174_1_8)Topics that come up along the way include: since we did get all NJPW this time John gives some background on the promotion's very turbulent history as we go through the years here, Chono's bizarre clean-cut years, Muta nearly commits a random murder, a little background on both Heisei Ishingun and Yatsu's very strange career journey to this point, a boring match with not much to talk about, how the hell did we get Savage vs. Tenzan again, Savage at least puts in some effort this time, Takayama on the verge of breaking out as a megastar, Yuji Nagata FUCKING OWNS, Minoru Tanaka's bizarre videogame gimmick, EVIL HEAT, Love & Energy forever, a damn great match to close things out, and much more!Follow Wrestling Omakase on Twitter to submit questions for future episodes and get alerts every time new episodes go up- @wrestleomakase!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on Wrestling Omakase we take our third completely randomized look back at shows that took place inside the Big Egg, the Tokyo Dome!John is joined by returning guest & VOW contributor Jeri Evagood (@TheJerriest_Jer) for her record TENTH appearance of the year! Wow! John crowns her MVP (Most Valuable Podcaster) before they get into what they've both been up to, including Christmas, worrying about Omicron cancelling their plans, and a whole lot more. Plus there's some discussion of Jeri's semi-recent Atlantic City trip, and John's pre-emptive year end thoughts ahead of next week's 2021 Year End Awards episode. Once that's out of the way they get into their topic, which is six randomly selected matches from six randomly selected Tokyo Dome shows (all Dome shows were eligible, not just 1/4 and not just NJPW). As always, stop reading here if you want to be surprised, but if you'd like to know beforehand here they are below:1. Great Muta vs. Masahiro Chono, NJPW 1/4/93 (NJPW World: https://front.njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00114_1_7)2. Riki Choshu & Yoshiaki Yatsu vs. Kengo Kimura & Tatsutoshi Goto, NJPW 1/4/95 (NJPW World: https://front.njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00132_1_9)3. Randy Savage vs. Hiroyoshi Tenzan, NJPW 4/29/96 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYbamFhKl-g)4. Yuji Nagata vs. Yoshihiro Takayama, NJPW 5/2/02 (NJPW World: https://front.njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00160_1_2 or https://front.njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00160_2_2)5. Heat vs. Tiger Mask, NJPW 1/4/05 (NJPW World: https://front.njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00165_1_3)6. Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Go Shiozaki, NJPW 1/4/10 (NJPW World: https://front.njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00174_1_8)Topics that come up along the way include: since we did get all NJPW this time John gives some background on the promotion's very turbulent history as we go through the years here, Chono's bizarre clean-cut years, Muta nearly commits a random murder, a little background on both Heisei Ishingun and Yatsu's very strange career journey to this point, a boring match with not much to talk about, how the hell did we get Savage vs. Tenzan again, Savage at least puts in some effort this time, Takayama on the verge of breaking out as a megastar, Yuji Nagata FUCKING OWNS, Minoru Tanaka's bizarre videogame gimmick, EVIL HEAT, Love & Energy forever, a damn great match to close things out, and much more!Follow Wrestling Omakase on Twitter to submit questions for future episodes and get alerts every time new episodes go up- @wrestleomakase!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestling-omakase/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, Vic and Nao speak with Seiichiro Takayama and IR communication officer Ami Kano at Kotobuki Medical speak with Nao and Vic about plant-based surgical training products and their journey from a small traditional company. Links: KOTOBUKI Medical sustainability [https://kotobukimedical.com/en/sustainability.html](https://kotobukimedical.com/en/sustainability.html) KOTOBUKI GIKEN (machi-koba) [https://www.tech-kg.co.jp/kg_profile.html](https://www.tech-kg.co.jp/kg_profile.html) Most recent fundraising: 80 million JPY in Series A funding from the Gunma Biomedical Innovation Fund and the Shinkin Wings Fund [https://kotobukimedical.com/news_en/2021/06/03/announcement-of-third-party-allocation-of-shares/](https://kotobukimedical.com/news_en/2021/06/03/announcement-of-third-party-allocation-of-shares/) Crowdfunding campaign site raised 89.3million JPY from 591 individual investors [https://fundinno.com/projects/70](https://fundinno.com/projects/70) What is machi-koba? [https://tokyofabhub.com/beginners-guide-tokyo-clusters/](https://tokyofabhub.com/beginners-guide-tokyo-clusters/) What is konnyaku? [https://www.umami-insider.com/konnyaku-traditional-japanese-delicacy/] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/resetmindset-responsible/support

In this episode, Vic and Nao speak with Seiichiro Takayama and IR communication officer Ami Kano at Kotobuki Medical speak with Nao and Vic about plant-based surgical training products and their journey from a small traditional company. Links: KOTOBUKI Medical sustainability [https://kotobukimedical.com/en/sustainability.html](https://kotobukimedical.com/en/sustainability.html) KOTOBUKI GIKEN (machi-koba) [https://www.tech-kg.co.jp/kg_profile.html](https://www.tech-kg.co.jp/kg_profile.html) Most recent fundraising: 80 million JPY in Series A funding from the Gunma Biomedical Innovation Fund and the Shinkin Wings Fund [https://kotobukimedical.com/news_en/2021/06/03/announcement-of-third-party-allocation-of-shares/](https://kotobukimedical.com/news_en/2021/06/03/announcement-of-third-party-allocation-of-shares/) Crowdfunding campaign site raised 89.3million JPY from 591 individual investors [https://fundinno.com/projects/70](https://fundinno.com/projects/70) What is machi-koba? [https://tokyofabhub.com/beginners-guide-tokyo-clusters/](https://tokyofabhub.com/beginners-guide-tokyo-clusters/) What is konnyaku? [https://www.umami-insider.com/konnyaku-traditional-japanese-delicacy/] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/resetmindset-responsible/support

Description:In today's episode, I got to sit down at the multiethnic table with Brennan Takayama. Tune in to hear his story as a monoracial multiethnic man with roots in both San Francisco and Hawai'i. Brennan has much insight into loving the “other,” loving oneself (and thus honoring God's good creation), and loving the land, along with many other great topics. Shownotes:Brennan Takayama is a mixed Asian man of Japanese and Chinese (Cantonese) ancestry. He was born and raised in Hilo, Hawaii where he enjoyed playing with his brothers and cousins on the family farm. His family moved from Hiroshima, Japan in the late-1800s to work on the sugar cane plantations of the Hamakua coast. His Chinese family moved from Canton to Hawaii and then California in 1870, and his mom was born and raised in San Francisco Chinatown. A documentary "Vanishing Chinatown" about his great-grandparents' photo studio has been on the film festival circuit. Two of his favorite TV shows right now are Kim's Convenience and Black-ish.btakayama on FacebookBrennan's emailGive to partner with BrennanToday's sponsor: the InterVarsity Library

Acabamos la temporada 1 de Japón a fondo con un itinerario básico de 2 semanas por Japón, para poner en contexto todo lo hablado hasta ahora. O quizás no sea tan básico... ¡Escucha y verás! Como colofón a nuestra primera temporada de Japón a fondo, hemos hecho un episodio en el que te contamos cómo sería un itinerario básico de 2 semanas para alguien que visita Japón por primera vez. Pero claro, cuando luego lo escuchas, damos tantas ideas, tantas posibilidades de ampliar el itinerario, que al final de básico no tiene nada. ¡Ya nos gustaría a nosotros hacernos un viaje así ahora mismo! El itinerario se centra en Kioto y Tokio, para luego visitar Osaka, Nara, Hiroshima, Miyajima, Takayama, Shirakawago, Kanazawa y hasta lugares como Himeji, Okayama, Nikko, Kamakura, Enoshima y más. Todo depende, claro, de cómo quieras hacer las diferentes visitas. Pero tendrás que escuchar el episodio para saber cómo conseguimos encajar todo (¡si es que lo logramos!) Eso sí, lo importante es que hagas tuyo este itinerario y lo personalices en función de tus intereses.  Tras la parte principal llega Japonismo mini, donde hablamos, entre otras cosas, de la ceremonia de apertura de los Juegos Olímpicos de Tokyo 2020 y del directo en Youtube que hicimos explicando todo lo que salió. Cosa que también tenemos en la web, por si tienes curiosidad. Hablamos de opiniones de oyentes, como siempre y no podía faltar la palabra japonesa. En este caso, dos: shinkansen y Tokaido. Para acabar, hacemos un balance de lo que ha dado de sí esta primera temporada del podcast. No podíamos estaros más agradecidos por la acogida que nos habéis dado. Eso sí, Japonesamente sigue en agosto, así que sólo descansa Japón a fondo. Mata ne! ¿Quieres colaborar con el programa? Colabora en Patreon Únete a la Comunidad Japonismo Reserva hoteles en Japón (y en todo el mundo) Consigue seguro de viajes (¡no sólo para Japón!) Busca los mejores vuelos Lleva Internet (pocket wifi o SIM) JR Pass para viajes ilimitados en tren ---- Continúa la conversación en: Web: https://japonismo.com Discord: https://discord.gg/hZrSa57 Facebook: https://facebook.com/japonismo Twitter: https://twitter.com/japonismo Instagram: https://instagram.com/japonismo Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/japonismo Newsletter semanal: http://eepurl.com/di60Xn

Descubre Takayama y Shirakawago, en plenos Alpes japoneses, a fondo, con sus festivales, su comida típica, cómo llegar y mucho más Dos destinos muy populares en Japón son Takayama y Shirakawago, dos joyas en plenos Alpes japoneses, con la segunda además Patrimonio de la Humanidad. Y son tan populares que les hemos dedicado este episodio de Japón a fondo, para que no te pierdas nada. Hablamos de: Cómo llegar tanto a Takayama como a Shirakawago desde varios lugares de interés en Japón Qué ver en Takayama Cómo ir de Takayama a Shirakawago Qué ver en Shirakawago Qué comer en la zona Cómo moverte por allí y excursión a Hida Furukawa Festivales y festividades de interés (no te olvides de que hablamos de festivales en el Japonesamente 3) Dónde alojarse en Takayama y Shirakawago Y en Japonismo mini esta vez hablamos de los Juegos Olímpicos de Tokio y alguna de sus noticias más recientes. Esta vez no nos daba tiempo a recopilar comentarios de oyentes (pero tranquilos, en el siguiente lo hacemos), pero lo que no falta es la palabra japonesa: onegaishimasu. Si quieres saber su etimología y significado, ¡escucha el podcast! Nos vemos en el siguiente episodio :) ¿Quieres colaborar con el programa? Colabora en Patreon Únete a la Comunidad Japonismo Reserva hoteles en Japón (y en todo el mundo) Consigue seguro de viajes (¡no sólo para Japón!) Busca los mejores vuelos Lleva Internet (pocket wifi o SIM) JR Pass para viajes ilimitados en tren ---- Continúa la conversación en: Web: https://japonismo.com Discord: https://discord.gg/hZrSa57 Facebook: https://facebook.com/japonismo Twitter: https://twitter.com/japonismo Instagram: https://instagram.com/japonismo Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/japonismo Newsletter semanal: http://eepurl.com/di60Xn

This week on Mouthpiece Paulie Malignaggi and Savage Dan catch up with Sam Jones to discuss Canelo Alvarez vs Billy-Joe Saunders, his upcoming fight dates from the SJAM stable including; Lerrone Richards, Solomon Dacres and Joe Joyce.Paulie and Dan look into what's next for Billy-Joe Saunders and give a review of Soto vs Takayama, the fight of the year contender. With Keyshawn and Kelvin Davies success on the undercard the guys decide; Who are the best brother's in boxing history? On This Day 15th May 2010 Paulie Malignaggi vs Amir Khan takes place in a battle for the ages.Every Wednesday, two-time world champion Paulie Malignaggi teams up with Savage Dan for a new episode of their heavyweight podcast. Expert analysis, unfiltered opinions and true stories from inside the fight game, as these two hosts get to grips with the biggest boxing stories of the week.As always, be sure to like, comment and subscribe.MOUTHPIECE:

In this milestone episode (50!) Mrs. A previews Days 6 and 7 of the Japan trip, learning about the ancient mountain town of Takayama with its unique Gassho thatched roof farmhouses and colorful monkey baby good luck amulets, followed by a trip to the coast to Kanazawa and a visit to the Kanazawa Castle and Garden of the Six Sublimes, Kenroku-en. And yes, it's got cherry trees.--Science Teacher Oakmont Regional High School.For questions or ideas for future topics, contact me on twitter.com/ateacherwhotrav, and follow me on Instagram @a_teacher_who_travels

In the relatively young and short history of surfing evolution, let's say in the last 70 years, there has been so much done for surfboard design and innovation. In regards to longboards, this particular type of surfboard had gone away, generally speaking, and comeback for its revival, a resurrection of sorts. We have seen a strong longboard transition in design and surfing approach since its rebirth. In regards to design some would argue that "everything" has been done and tried for the long sleds, has it really?Michael Takayama, a man with deep surfing history connections due to the family that he was born to, shows up in an arena with an extensive cast of great shapers, surfers, legends of our sport and culture. This surfer blue collar family man, who has spent decades as a craftsman, specializing in tile flooring, had the initiative and vision of creating his own line of surfboards. His specialty being longboards, he incorporated what he learned from his Uncle Donald and blended some of his own concepts and ideas to produce a line of unique and special boards that as of late have been under the feet of some of the most exciting longboarders in the world, including World Champions!On this interview you will meet Michael! He talks sincerely and openly. Sharing some of his very personal anecdotes, experiences and surfboard knowledge.Enjoy!Topics discussed: The Team, Surfboard Design, The Takayama Family Tree, Donald, pro competitive longboarding and more.Sponsors:Fin-Jakuse code tupi20 for a 20% discount on this clever device.www.pelicansurfcraft.comLeashless BrewingOne of the Finest Beers in CA, and it's organic!585 E. Thompson BlvdVentura, CAVentura Surf ShopOne of the longest running surf shops in the world!William Dennis Surfboards, Wayne Rich, Roberts, Campbell Bros, Steve Brom and many more! Great selection of hard goods and merchandise.www.shopvss.com