Podcasts about Tokyo

Plenty to discuss on this week's episode of AvTalk: More clarity on what exactly led to the closure of airspace above El Paso last week A United Airlines flight from Lagos experiences an extraordinary series of events (UA613 leg 1 | UA613 leg 2) ANA operates a 14 hour flight from Tokyo to Tokyo An […] The post AvTalk Episode 358: Not how you want the day to go appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

As we look ahead to the first Marathon of the new season in Tokyo, we catch up with US long-distance great Sara Hall as she prepares to return to the Japanese capital for the 3rd time. And we'll hear from Abbott World Marathon Majors' David Macnamara with a round-up of things happening during race week. On this episode of Marathon Talk: 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - Happy Birthday, Deena! 05:40 - Tokyo Marathon Preview 16:00 - Sara Hall joins us to talk about her prep for Tokyo, her career and more. 39:11 - David Macnamara is here to tell us all about what is happening in Tokyo on race week. Links & References: Abbott World Marathon Majors Website | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok Marathon Talk Facebook | Instagram | TikTok Martin Yelling | Instagram Deena Kastor | Instagram Sara Hall | Instagram  

This Week on In Stride    Sinead Halpin-Maynard is joined by international sports commentator John Kyle for a behind-the-scenes look at life behind the microphone.   Meet the Guest: John Kyle  John Kyle is an international sports commentator whose storytelling and insightful analysis have made him a familiar presence in the equestrian world. He has served as an equestrian commentator at four Summer Olympic Games, including London 2012, Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020, and Paris 2024, and has also taken his craft to the Winter Olympic stage at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. Known for blending deep technical knowledge with engaging narrative, John brings clarity and context to eventing and high-performance sport for audiences around the world.  In This Episode, John and Sinead Discuss:    • His role at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics and what it entails  • How his path into commentary unfolded and opportunities opened along the way  • Learning to blend research and knowledge with pace and cadence on air  • The responsibility that comes with representing and shaping the narrative of the sport of eventing    Episode Sponsor EquiHealth App Keep your horse's training, health records, and goals organized in one place. -  Visit https://www.equihealth.net/ to learn more. In Stride Is Brought to You by Ride iQ Ride iQ helps everyday riders ride with more clarity, confidence, and purpose through on-demand audio lessons from world-class coaches. Members also get: - Weekly live Q&As with equestrian experts - Exclusive podcast episodes - Dressage test prep resources - A supportive learning community Start your free 14-day trial at Ride-iQ.com Looking for More? Want straightforward, expert advice on keeping your horse sound and thriving?  Dr. Erica Lacher's Horse Health Essentials eight-part program is available now. -  Save 35% with code POD35 at RideIQElevate.com/horse-health. Ask An Expert is your go-to podcast for practical, real-world advice from top equestrian professionals.  -  Listen anywhere: https://pod.link/1776969830

Our guest is Reverend Dr. Masaki Matsubara, who is an eighteenth-generation Zen priest in the Japanese Rinzai tradition. His career is unique and impressive. Following his Zen monastic training in Heirinji Monastery in Japan, he moved to the US in 1999 to study at Cornell University, where he eventually earned a PhD in Asian religions. Since then, he has taught Buddhist studies at prominent institutions, including U.C. Berkeley, Stanford University, Cornell University, Brown University and the University of Tokyo. Also, Rev. Matsubara is the head abbot of Butsumoji Zen Temple in Chiba, Japan Reverend Matsubara joined us in Episode #377 in September 2025 and discussed important ideas underlying Japanese society, such as the true meaning of Zen and the difference between Zen and mindfulness. Now, he is back to talk about food in Zen practice. Generally speaking, in business organizations, the lower level of the hierarchy tends to be in charge of food matters. CEO's would not choose and order lunch items for their employees, for instance. However, in Zen practice, preparing and serving meals is a very important part of training and the cook is called Tenzo. The idea of prioritizing meal preparation, as much as meditation and studying Buddhism, came from the classic book Tenzo Kyokun, written by the Japanese Zen Buddhist master Dogen in 1237. The book is old and sounds aloof from our daily lives, but there are many valuable lessons for living mindfully in our modern lifestyle. In this episode, we will discuss why food is essential in Zen practice, the precious lessons in the book Tenzo Kyokun, how you can practice a mindful approach to food in your daily life, how Japanese vegetarian cuisine Shojin Ryori exemplifies the essence of mindful eating and much, much more!!! The latest information on Reverend Matsubara's meditation sessions is found here on Instagram:@masakimatsubara.zen@the.gallery.nyc@o.d.o_nySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 802 Welcome back to GOT FADED JAPAN, the podcast where the sun is rising… but the headlines are absolutely unhinged. This week on the wildest news show east of sanity: Guy decides marriage wasn't dramatic enough and goes full vampire on his wife. We've got attempted murder and straight-up mayhem rocking the trains of Japan. And in a plot twist nobody asked for, “Porno Johnny Appleseed” finally gets busted. From the bizarre to the brutal, from the absurd to the “you-can't-make-this-up,” we break down the stories that make you laugh, cringe, and question reality, all with that signature GOT FADED flavor. So crack a drink, brace yourself, and prepare for chaos. This… is GOT FADED JAPAN. FADE ON!

Brian Stolz has cracked the code — literally and figuratively — on what it takes to build thriving teams in biotech. Episode 110 of The Hennessy Report by Keystone Partners features Brian Stolz, Chief People Officer at Element Biosciences, joined by Keystone Partners West Coast Market Leader Charlene Hutchins. Brian shares how growing up in Tokyo shaped his global perspective, his philosophy on building high-performing teams through diversity of thought, and how Element Bio's culture is rooted in respect, authenticity, and collaboration. He also dives into how AI is transforming HR and talent management, why the bio life sciences industry is poised for a major turnaround, and what he sees driving investment in the sector heading into 2026. Plus, Keystone's Vicky Rayel closes out the episode with practical career development advice in Coach's Corner.

Empress Myeongseong (Queen Min), born Min Ja-yeong in 1851, was the child bride of the young King Gojong of Korea. This was during the Joseon isolationist era, overseen by her father-in-law, the conservative regent Heungseon Daewongun. As foreign powers pressured the "Hermit Kingdom," a 1870s coup to sideline the regent lead to an era of modernization. Japan's 1895 victory in the First Sino-Japanese War ended Chinese influence, and Queen Min's secret appeals to Russia for aid provoked Tokyo. On October 8, 1895, Japanese Minister Miura Gorō orchestrated her assassination, unleashing a process that would lead to Japan annexing Korea in 1910. Korean nationalist lore casts Queen Min as a heroic modernizer and defender against imperialism. But many scholars highlight the virtual inevitability of the peninsula's subordination to one foreign power or another, her factionalism, and risky foreign intrigues. Her brutal murder nevertheless forged an enduring legend of resistance.To find out more about the people and music featured in today's episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website, www.AssassinationsPodcast.com While there, you can check out our Bookstore, where we recommend some great episode-related books and reading material, or shop our Merch Store to nab a logo tee or tote bag. You can also contact us through the website — we love to hear your comments, questions, corrections, and suggestions!You can find us on Twitter @AssassinsPodAnd to support the show and gain access to exclusive content, go to patreon.com/assassinationspodcastAssassinations Podcast was created by Niall Cooper, who researches and writes the show. Lindsey Morse is our editor and producer. Our theme music was created by Graeme Ronald. If you'd like to hear more from Graeme, check out his band, Remember Remember. You'll find them on iTunes.

Welcome back to When Words Fail, Music Speaks, the podcast where host James Cox uses the universal language of music to battle depression, spark creativity, and explore the hidden stories behind the sounds that shape our lives.In today's episode James sits down with John Von Seggern, a true sonic architect whose career reads like a world‑tour playlist: from jazz clubs in New York and Tokyo to massive Chinese pop concerts in Hong Kong, from avant‑avant ambient bass‑guitar experiments to cutting‑edge electronic production. John walks us through his musical evolution—starting on cello, trombone, and even a flute, then falling in love with the upright bass, discovering the 10‑string Chapman Stick, and finally forging an identity that blends live improvisation with immersive digital soundscapes.Together they dive into:The therapeutic power of music in moments of depression and how ambient textures can become both background and foreground.The gritty realities of making a living as a jazz musician versus the discipline required on pop‑star stadium tours.The cultural contrasts James and John observed while performing in Japan, Hong Kong, and Los Angeles, and why Asian pop musicianship is often underestimated in the West.A “happy accident” story from the making of John's Taking Shots of Mountain album, sparked by a chance encounter with a Chapman Stick.The future of music education through FutureProof Music School, where AI‑driven personalized pathways meet human mentorship to help beginners and pros alike create electronic dance music without losing the tactile joy of playing an instrument.Whether you're a seasoned bassist, a bedroom producer, or simply someone looking for a melodic lift, this conversation offers a deep, heartfelt look at how one artist turned curiosity, discipline, and a love for…​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​...Grab your headphones, tune in, and let the conversation remind you that when words fail, music always speaks.Go to John's website at:https://learn.futureproofmusicschool.com/home

Most people go on vacation to escape, but David's trip to Japan turned into a comedy of cultural misunderstandings, absurd truths, and epic food battles. Ever wondered what happens when a white guy tries to speak Japanese, refuses to take his shoes off, and still ends up at a crazy American-style restaurant in Tokyo? Or how the Winter Olympics are just a little more wild when you mix figure skating glory, curling controversy, and epic social media meltdown? In this episode, we break down David's jet-lagged adventures across Tokyo—from climbing the tower that's actually 400 stories tall (not quite), to witnessing Mount Fuji's fleeting beauty and the mysterious art of the automatic taxi doors. Plus, we expose the truth about the halftime show, the real story behind the NFL's dunk contest disaster, and why the Winter Olympics might just be the most underrated sports spectacle on the planet. You'll discover why Japan's frictionless flow beats New York's chaos, the secret behind the best sushi spots, and how to survive a trip without losing your mind—or your shoes. We also get into the social-media hysteria over Bad Bunny's halftime, the hidden truths of the Olympics' judging sleight of hand, and why baseball's new balls have everyone excited. Perfect for travel junkies, sports fans, culture explorers, and anyone tired of boring podcasts—this wildly entertaining episode is your ticket to ‘what really happened' on Dave's trip and inside the crazy world of Winter Olympics drama. Bonus: We reveal the true hero of the Super Bowl, the disgrace of NBA All-Star Weekend, and what it really takes to excel in the global sports universe. Pull up a chair and join the conversation!

We hear from a tour guide in Tokyo as the number of oversees visitors to Japan has fallen for the first time in four years partly because of a big drop in tourists from China after a diplomatic row between the two countriesAlso a farmer tells us about the impact of a Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak in South Africaand inflation falls in the UKPresenter: Leanna Byrne Producers: Amber Mehmood and Huma Shah Editor: Justin Bones

Clad in armour and guided by a strict code of honour, Japan's samurai were more than elite warriors; they were the architects of a society shaped by loyalty, discipline and power.　　The history and culture of Japan's Samurai warriors are being celebrated in a new museum in Tokyo. - 外国人観光客の姿が目立つ、東京にある侍の博物館。侍の文化を海外に広く知ってもらうことで、日本でも自国の文化を理解してもらうことにつながれば、との声が聞かれます。

What if intuition isn't something you think — but something you feel? In this episode, Doug Bytes sits down with embodiment teacher and author Philip Shepherd, author of Radical Wholeness, Deep Witness, and co-author of Deep Fitness, to explore how modern culture disconnects men from their bodies — and how reclaiming embodied awareness restores intuition, clarity, and grounded strength. Philip shares the story of his teenage bicycle journey across Europe, the Middle East, India, and Japan — a self-initiated rite of passage that shaped his understanding of culture, identity, and embodied intelligence. We explore: ·         Why intuition lives in the body, not the thinking mind ·         The intelligence of the pelvic floor and "pelvic bowl" ·         How cultural conditioning pulls us out of our center ·         A simple pelvic floor breathing practice ·         The concept of embodied presence ·         Energy integration and healing "stuck" emotion ·         The science of myokines and muscle as metabolic medicine ·         Why strength training (not cardio) may be foundational for longevity ·         Training to momentary muscular failure and deep fitness principles ·         Breath, panic, and remaining calm under pressure This conversation bridges somatics, men's personal development, neuroscience, evolutionary biology, and strength science — offering practical tools for men who want to develop intuition, resilience, and grounded leadership. If you're interested in embodiment, radical wholeness, conscious masculinity, breathwork, metabolic health, or strength training for longevity — this episode delivers both philosophy and practical insight.

Think vampires are just spooky fun from movies and books? Wait until you hear about the real-life people who took their bloodthirsty obsession way too far.IN THIS EPISODE: If you're a fan of U.S. History, you might already know that camels once roamed the American Southwest – brought to Texas by the military because they'd be perfect for the desert climate. But once it was all over a legend remained… a terrifying one. (The Red Ghost of Arizona) *** Just because an official government report is released about a UFO sighting or incident doesn't mean that Ufologists and researches are going to accept those findings – or the story the government tells. Thus is the case with a UFO incident in 1952 outside of Tokyo at the Haneda Air Force Base. (The Heneda Incident) *** When it comes to horror and fantasy, you'd be hard-pressed to find something more dangerous or terrifying than the vampire. Skulking around at night, feeding off the blood of the living, shapeshifting into a wolf or bat, hypnotic powers… it's creepy stuff. Good thing it's just fiction. But when you discover criminals in our actual world who think they are vampires – that horror and danger becomes all too real. (Real Life Vampiric Villains)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding00:01:28.476 = Show Open00:03:27.117 = The Heneda Incident00:12:55.697 = Real Life Vampiric Villains ***00:33:30.481 = Red Ghost of Arizona ***00:42:11.329 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakHELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & Morehttps://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harmhttps://WeirdDarkness.com/NEWSLETTER = In-Depth Articles, Memes, Weird DarkNEWS, Videos & Morehttps://WeirdDarkness.com/AUDIOBOOKS = FREE Audiobooks Narrated By Darren Marlar SOURCES and RESOURCES:“The Heneda Incident” by Marcus Lowth for UFOInsight.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4xfsnzxpBOOK: Unexplained Mysteries of the 20th Century by Janet and Colin Bord: https://amzn.to/2UbRK6p“Real Life Vampiric Villains” by Amy Robleski for Ranker's Unspeakable Times: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/wamwxb35“The Red Ghost of Arizona” by Rachel Souerby for Ranker's Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ftcv6td=====(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: January 02, 2019EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/VampireMurderersABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.#WeirdDarkness #RealLifeVampires #VampireKillers #TrueCrime #KillersWhoDrankBlood #VampireMurders #EvilOrInsane #DarkHistory #ParanormalTrueCrime #VampireObsession #BloodDrinkers #RodFerrell #ElizabethBathory #FritzHaarmann #RichardTrentonChase #TraceyWigginton #VampireCult #SatanicRituals #TrueCrimeDocumentary #CreepyStories #DarkestMinds #VampireLore #TrueCrimeCommunity #HorrorHistory #ScaryStories #CriminalMinds #SerialKillers #VampireMyth #Bloodlust #TrueCrimeStories

In this interview I'm joined by the Reverend Dr. Thomas Plant to discuss the relationship between Christianity and Platonism, as well as how Platonism might serve as a bridge for inter-religious dialogue. The Rev'd Dr Thomas Plant (Fr. Thomas) was installed and licensed as Rector on Monday 12 May 2025 following four years as a university chaplain in Tokyo. He has previously served in Lichfield Cathedral School, St Michael's Camden Town and St Peter's Berkhamsted. A theologian and classicist, he has published in the fields of Christian Platonism and Buddhist-Christian dialogue. He holds a 2nd dan black belt in Aikido and enjoys playing blues piano and the Japanese shakuhachi flute. He is also a sci-fi, fantasy and real ale fan. Read the Book: https://amzn.to/3Olrdz0Want to support the channel? Here's how!Give monthly: https://patreon.com/gospelsimplicity  Make a one-time donation: https://paypal.me/gospelsimplicityBook a meeting: https://calendly.com/gospelsimplicity/meet-with-austinRead my writings: https://austinsuggs.substack.com/Support the show

Listening is the most underrated sales skill because it's the one that actually tells you what the buyer is thinking, not what you wish they were thinking.  Most salespeople believe they listen well, but in real conversations—especially under pressure—we drift into habits that feel like listening while we're actually rehearsing our next line. In Japan, in the US, in Europe—whether you're selling to an SME, a startup, or a multinational—buyers can feel when you're not fully present. Are you really listening to the buyer—or just waiting to talk? Most salespeople aren't listening; they're mentally queuing up their next point, and the buyer can hear the delay. This shows up in every market: a SaaS rep in San Francisco, a relationship banker in London, or an account manager in Tokyo can look attentive while their mind is sprinting ahead. The trigger is usually one "important" phrase—budget, competitor, timing—then your attention snaps away from the buyer and into your internal monologue. You're still hearing, but you're not taking in. That gap matters because buyers don't only communicate in words. In executive-level meetings at firms like Toyota or Rakuten, meaning often sits inside tone, pace, hesitations, and what goes unsaid. Post-pandemic, with more hybrid calls on Zoom or Teams, these cues are easier to miss—unless you deliberately train for them. Do now: Treat every buyer conversation like a live intelligence feed: if you're writing your reply in your head, you've stopped listening. What are the five levels of listening in sales? There are five levels—Ignore, Pretend, Selective, Attentive, and Empathetic—and most sales calls hover around levels 2 or 3.  Ignore doesn't mean staring at your phone; it can mean being hijacked by your own thoughts the moment the buyer says something provocative. Pretend looks like nodding, eye contact, "mm-hmm"—but your brain is busy building the pitch. Selective listening is the killer in modern B2B: you filter for "yes/no" buying signals, but you miss the conditions attached to them (timeline, stakeholders, risk concerns). Attentive listening is full-focus: no interruptions, no filtering, paraphrasing to confirm. Empathetic listening goes further—eyes and ears—reading what's behind the words and "meeting the buyer in the conversation going on in their mind." That's as relevant in procurement-heavy Japan as it is in fast-moving US sales teams. Do now: Identify which level you default to under pressure—and train upward, not sideways. What does "ignoring the client" look like if you're still in the room? You can "ignore" a buyer while looking directly at them—by following your own thoughts instead of their words. This is common when the client says something that sparks urgency: "We're also talking to your competitor," "Budget is tight," "We need this by Q2." The moment you latch onto that, the rest of what they say fades into the mist because you're fixated on the counterpoint you must deliver. In enterprise sales, this is where deals quietly die: you respond to the wrong problem, at the wrong depth, to the wrong stakeholder. In Japan, where meaning can be indirect and consensus-based, this is riskier—what's not said can be the real message. In Australia, where communication is often more direct, you can still miss the nuance in tone—especially in remote calls where you're juggling slides, notes, and chat. Do now: When you feel triggered, pause and mentally label it: "That's my ego talking—back to the buyer." Why do salespeople "pretend" to listen—and how can you spot it? Pretend listening happens when your body language says "I'm with you" but your mind is already pitching, defending, or debating.  You nod. You lean in. You look professional. But internally you're preparing the product dump, building the objection-handling case, or rehearsing the "killer story." It's the classic "lights are on, but you're not home" dynamic—common across industries like consulting, insurance, tech, and professional services. The modern version is worse: you're also glancing at CRM notes, Slack messages, or the next meeting timer. Buyers notice because your responses don't quite match what they said. You answer a question they didn't ask, or you jump too early. In negotiation-heavy environments (Japan, Germany, regulated sectors), this reads as disrespect. In faster markets (US startups), it reads as shallow. Do now: After the buyer speaks, summarise in one sentence before you respond with anything else. Is "selective listening" efficient—or does it sabotage sales outcomes? Selective listening is efficient for hearing buying signals, but it often sabotages effectiveness by skipping the context that makes the "yes" or "no" meaningful.  Salespeople are trained to hunt for signals: interest, hesitation, resistance. But if you only listen for yes/no, you miss the conditions attached—like internal politics, compliance concerns, implementation capacity, or fear of change. You also jump the gun: you hear the "no" early and start crafting your rebuttal while the buyer is still explaining why. The Japan example is instructive: because the verb often arrives at the end of the sentence, you're forced to hear the whole thought before reacting. In English, you can start manufacturing your reply mid-sentence, which feels fast but can be sloppy. Across APAC, where indirectness can be a politeness strategy, selective listening becomes a deal-killer because the meaning sits in the qualifiers. Do now: Don't respond to the first "yes/no." Wait for the full sentence—then ask one clarifying question. What's the difference between attentive listening and empathetic listening—and which closes deals? Attentive listening makes you accurate; empathetic listening makes you influential because it reveals what the buyer is really protecting.  Attentive listening is full presence: you don't interrupt, you don't filter, you paraphrase to confirm understanding. This alone differentiates you in any market—Japan, the US, Europe—because most professionals are distracted. Empathetic listening is the next level: you listen with your eyes and ears, tracking tone, body language, and what isn't being said. You sense anxiety behind a budget objection, or politics behind a "we'll think about it." You aim to "meet the buyer in the conversation going on in their mind," which is exactly what executive-level selling requires. In leadership cultures where saving face matters (Japan, parts of Asia), empathy helps you surface concerns safely. In direct cultures (Australia, US), empathy helps you avoid brute-force pitching and instead guide the decision. Do now: Paraphrase the facts, then reflect the feeling: "It sounds like timing isn't the only concern here." Conclusion If you want to sell more, stop trying to be more persuasive and start trying to be more present. The five levels of listening are a diagnostic tool: most salespeople drift between Pretend and Selective because their brain is busy performing. Attentive listening earns trust. Empathetic listening uncovers truth. And the fastest way to improve your buyer conversations is to practise listening where it's hardest—at home, with people who don't have to pay you to stay polite. Author credentials Dr. Greg Story, Ph.D. in Japanese Decision-Making, is President of Dale Carnegie Tokyo Training and Adjunct Professor at Griffith University. He is a two-time winner of the Dale Carnegie "One Carnegie Award" (2018, 2021) and recipient of the Griffith University Business School Outstanding Alumnus Award (2012). As a Dale Carnegie Master Trainer, Greg is certified to deliver globally across all leadership, communication, sales, and presentation programs, including Leadership Training for Results.  He has written several books, including three best-sellers — Japan Business Mastery, Japan Sales Mastery, and Japan Presentations Mastery — along with Japan Leadership Mastery and How to Stop Wasting Money on Training. His works have been translated into Japanese, including Za Eigyō (ザ営業), Purezen no Tatsujin (プレゼンの達人), Torēningu de Okane o Muda ni Suru no wa Yamemashō (トレーニングでお金を無駄にするのはやめましょう), and Gendaiban "Hito o Ugokasu" Rīdā (現代版「人を動かす」リーダー).  Greg also publishes daily business insights on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter, and hosts six weekly podcasts. On YouTube, he produces The Cutting Edge Japan Business Show, Japan Business Mastery, and Japan's Top Business Interviews, which are widely followed by executives seeking success strategies in Japan. 

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Last time we spoke about the beginning of the Nomohan incident. On the fringes of Manchuria, the ghosts of Changkufeng lingered. It was August 1938 when Soviet and Japanese forces locked in a brutal standoff over a disputed hill, claiming thousands of lives before a fragile ceasefire redrew the lines. Japan, humiliated yet defiant, withdrew, but the Kwantung Army seethed with resentment. As winter thawed into 1939, tensions simmered along the Halha River, a serpentine boundary between Manchukuo and Mongolia. Major Tsuji Masanobu, a cunning tactician driven by gekokujo's fire, drafted Order 1488: a mandate empowering local commanders to annihilate intruders, even luring them across borders. Kwantung's leaders, bonded by past battles, endorsed it, ignoring Tokyo's cautions amid the grinding China War. By May, the spark ignited. Mongolian patrols crossed the river, clashing with Manchukuoan cavalry near Nomonhan's sandy hills. General Komatsubara, ever meticulous, unleashed forces to "destroy" them, bombing west-bank outposts and pursuing retreats. Soviets, bound by pact, rushed reinforcements, their tanks rumbling toward the fray. What began as skirmishes ballooned into an undeclared war.   #189 General Zhukov Arrives at Nomohan Welcome to the Fall and Rise of China Podcast, 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 the history of Asia? Kings and Generals have an assortment of episodes on history of asia 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 where I cover the history of China and Japan from the 19th century until the end of the Pacific War. Though Kwantung Army prided itself as an elite arm of the Imperial Japanese Army, the 23rd Division, formed less than a year prior, was still raw and unseasoned, lacking the polish and spirit typical of its parent force. From General Michitaro Komatsubara downward, the staff suffered a collective dearth of combat experience. Intelligence officer Major Yoshiyasu Suzuki, a cavalryman, had no prior intel background. While senior regimental commanders were military academy veterans, most company and platoon leaders were fresh reservists or academy graduates with just one or two years under their belts. Upon arriving in Manchukuo in August 1938, the division found its Hailar base incomplete, housing only half its troops; the rest scattered across sites. Full assembly at Hailar occurred in November, but harsh winter weather curtailed large-scale drills. Commanders had scant time to build rapport. This inexperience, inadequate training, and poor cohesion would prove costly at Nomonhan. Japan's army held steady at 17 divisions from 1930 to 1937, but the escalating China conflict spurred seven new divisions in 1938 and nine in 1939. Resource strains from China left many under-equipped, with the 23rd, stationed in a presumed quiet sector, low on priorities. Unlike older "rectangular" divisions with four infantry regiments, the 23rd was a modern "triangular" setup featuring the 64th, 71st, and 72nd. Materiel gaps were glaring. The flat, open terrain screamed for tanks, yet the division relied on a truck-equipped transport regiment and a reconnaissance regiment with lightly armored "tankettes" armed only with machine guns. Mobility suffered: infantry marched the final 50 miles from Hailar to Nomonhan. Artillery was mostly horse-drawn, including 24 outdated Type 38 75-mm guns from 1907, the army's oldest, unique to this division. Each infantry regiment got four 37-mm rapid-fire guns and four 1908-era 75-mm mountain guns. The artillery regiment added 12 120-mm howitzers, all high-angle, short-range pieces ill-suited for flatlands or anti-tank roles. Antitank capabilities were dire: beyond rapid-fire guns, options boiled down to demolition charges and Molotov cocktails, demanding suicidal "human bullet" tactics in open terrain, a fatal flaw against armor. The division's saving grace lay in its soldiers, primarily from Kyushu, Japan's southernmost main island, long famed for hardy warriors. These men embodied resilience, bravery, loyalty, and honor, offsetting some training and gear deficits. Combat at Nomonhan ramped up gradually, with Japanese-Manchukuoan forces initially outnumbering Soviet-Mongolian foes. Soviets faced severe supply hurdles: their nearest rail at Borzya sat 400 miles west of the Halha River, requiring truck hauls over rough, exposed terrain prone to air strikes. Conversely, Hailar was 200 miles from Nomonhan, with the Handagai railhead just 50 miles away, linked by three dirt roads. These advantages, plus Europe's brewing Polish crisis, likely reassured Army General Staff and Kwantung Army Headquarters that Moscow would avoid escalation. Nonetheless, Komatsubara, with KwAHQ's nod, chose force to quash the Nomonhan flare-up. On May 20, Japanese scouts spotted a Soviet infantry battalion and armor near Tamsag Bulak. Komatsubara opted to "nip the incident in the bud," assembling a potent strike force under Colonel Takemitsu Yamagata of the 64th Infantry Regiment. The Yamagata detachment included the 3rd Battalion, roughly four companies, 800 men, a regimental gun company, three 75-mm mountain guns, four 37-mm rapid-fires, three truck companies, and Lieutenant Colonel Yaozo Azuma's reconnaissance group, 220 men, one tankette, two sedans, 12 trucks. Bolstered by 450 local Manchukuoan troops, the 2,000-strong unit was tasked with annihilating all enemy east of the Halha. The assault was set for May 22–23. No sooner had General Komatsubara finalized this plan than he received a message from KwAHQ: "In settling the affair Kwantung Army has definite plans, as follows: For the time being Manchukuoan Army troops will keep an eye on the Outer Mongolians operating near Nomonhan and will try to lure them onto Manchukuoan territory. Japanese forces at Hailar [23rd Division] will maintain surveillance over the situation. Upon verification of a border violation by the bulk of the Outer Mongolian forces, Kwantung Army will dispatch troops, contact the enemy, and annihilate him within friendly territory. According to this outlook it can be expected that enemy units will occupy border regions for a considerable period; but this is permissible from the overall strategic point of view". At this juncture, Kwantung Army Headquarters advocated tactical caution to secure a more conclusive outcome. Yet, General Michitaro Komatsubara had already issued orders for Colonel Takemitsu Yamagata's assault. Komatsubara radioed Hsinking that retracting would be "undignified," resenting KwAHQ's encroachment on his authority much as KwAHQ chafed at Army General Staff interference. Still, "out of deference to Kwantung Army's feelings," he delayed to May 27 to 28. Soviet air units from the 57th Corps conducted ineffective sorties over the Halha River from May 17 to 21. Novice pilots in outdated I 15 biplanes suffered heavily: at least 9, possibly up to 17, fighters and scouts downed. Defense Commissar Kliment Voroshilov halted air ops, aiding Japanese surprise. Yamagata massed at Kanchuerhmiao, 40 miles north of Nomonhan, sending patrols southward. Scouts spotted a bridge over the Halha near its Holsten junction, plus 2 enemy groups of ~200 each east of the Halha on either Holsten side and a small MPR outpost less than a mile west of Nomonhan. Yamagata aimed to trap and destroy these east of the river: Azuma's 220 man unit would drive south along the east bank to the bridge, blocking retreat. The 4 infantry companies and Manchukuoan troops, with artillery, would attack from the west toward enemy pockets, herding them riverward into Azuma's trap. Post destruction, mop up any west bank foes near the river clear MPR soil swiftly. This intricate plan suited early MPR foes but overlooked Soviet units spotted at Tamsag Bulak on May 20, a glaring oversight by Komatsubara and Yamagata. Predawn on May 28, Yamagata advanced from Kanchuerhmiao. Azuma detached southward to the bridge. Unbeknownst, it was guarded by Soviet infantry, engineers, armored cars, and a 76 mm self propelled artillery battery—not just MPR cavalry. Soviets detected Azuma pre dawn but missed Yamagata's main force; surprise was mutual. Soviet MPR core: Major A E Bykov's battalion roughly 1000 men with 3 motorized infantry companies, 16 BA 6 armored cars, 4 76 mm self propelled guns, engineers, and a 5 armored car recon platoon. The 6th MPR Cavalry Division roughly 1250 men had 2 small regiments, 4 76 mm guns, armored cars, and a training company. Bykov arrayed north to south: 2 Soviet infantry on flanks, MPR cavalry center, unorthodox, as cavalry suits flanks. Spread over 10 miles parallel to but east of the Halha, 1 mile west of Nomonhan. Reserves: 1 infantry company, engineers, and artillery west of the river near the bridge; Shoaaiibuu's guns also west to avoid sand. Japanese held initial edges in numbers and surprise, especially versus MPR cavalry. Offsets: Yamagata split into 5 weaker units; radios failed early, hampering coordination; Soviets dominated firepower with self propelled guns, 4 MPR pieces, and BA 6s, armored fighters with 45 mm turret guns, half track capable, 27 mph speed, but thin 9 mm armor vulnerable to close heavy machine guns. Morning of May 28, Yamagata's infantry struck Soviet MPR near Nomonhan, routing lightly armed MPR cavalry and forcing Soviet retreats toward the Halha. Shoaaiibuu rushed his training company forward; Japanese overran his post, killing him and most staff. As combat neared the river, Soviet artillery and armored cars slowed Yamagata. He redirected to a low hill miles east of the Halha with dug in Soviets—failing to notify Azuma. Bykov regrouped 1 to 2 miles east of the Halha Holsten junction, holding firm. By late morning, Yamagata stalled, digging in against Soviet barrages. Azuma, radio silent due to faults, neared the bridge to find robust Soviet defenses. Artillery commander Lieutenant Yu Vakhtin shifted his 4 76 mm guns east to block seizure. Azuma lacked artillery or anti tank tools, unable to advance. With Yamagata bogged down, Azuma became encircled, the encirclers encircled. Runners reached Yamagata, but his dispersed units couldn't rally or breakthrough. By noon, Azuma faced infantry and cavalry from the east, bombardments from west (both Halha sides). Dismounted cavalry dug sandy defenses. Azuma could have broken out but held per mission, awaiting Yamagata, unaware of the plan shift. Pressure mounted: Major I M Remizov's full 149th Regiment recent Tamsag Bulak arrivals trucked in, tilting odds. Resupply failed; ammo dwindled. Post dusk slackening: A major urged withdrawal; Azuma refused, deeming retreat shameful without orders, a Japanese army hallmark, where "retreat" was taboo, replaced by euphemisms like "advance in a different direction." Unauthorized pullback meant execution. Dawn May 29: Fiercer Soviet barrage, 122 mm howitzers, field guns, mortars, armored cars collapsed trenches. An incendiary hit Azuma's sedan, igniting trucks with wounded and ammo. By late afternoon, Soviets closed to 50 yards on 3 fronts; armored cars breached rear. Survivors fought desperately. Between 6:00 and 7:00 p.m., Azuma led 24 men in a banzai charge, cut down by machine guns. A wounded medical lieutenant ordered escapes; 4 succeeded. Rest killed or captured. Komatsubara belatedly reinforced Yamagata on May 29 with artillery, anti tank guns, and fresh infantry. Sources claim Major Tsuji arrived, rebuked Yamagata for inaction, and spurred corpse recovery over 3 nights, yielding ~200 bodies, including Azuma's. Yamagata withdrew to Kanchuerhmiao, unable to oust foes. Ironically, Remizov mistook recovery truck lights for attacks, briefly pulling back west on May 30. By June 3, discovering the exit, Soviet MPR reoccupied the zone. Japanese blamed:  (1) poor planning/recon by Komatsubara and Yamagata,  (2) comms failures,  (3) Azuma's heavy weapon lack. Losses: ~200 Azuma dead, plus 159 killed, 119 wounded, 12 missing from main force, total 500, 25% of detachment. Soviets praised Vakhtin for thwarting pincers. Claims: Bykov 60 to 70 casualties; TASS 40 killed, 70 wounded total Soviet/MPR. Recent Russian: 138 killed, 198 wounded. MPR cavalry hit hard by Japanese and friendly fire. Soviet media silent until June 26; KwAHQ censored, possibly misleading Tokyo. May 30: Kwantung Chief of Staff General Rensuke Isogai assured AGS of avoiding prolongation via heavy frontier blows, downplaying Soviet buildup and escalation. He requested river crossing gear urgently.   This hinted at Halha invasion (even per Japanese borders: MPR soil). AGS's General Gun Hashimoto affirmed trust in localization: Soviets' vexations manageable, chastisement easy. Colonel Masazumi Inada's section assessed May 31: 1. USSR avoids expansion.  2. Trust Kwantung localization.  3. Intervene on provocative acts like deep MPR air strikes. Phase 1 ended: Kwantung called it mutual win loss, but inaccurate, Azuma destroyed, heavy tolls, remorse gnawing Komatsubara. On June 1, 1939, an urgent summons from Moscow pulled the young deputy commander of the Byelorussian Military District from Minsk to meet Defense Commissar Marshal Kliment Voroshilov. He boarded the first train with no evident concern, even as the army purges faded into memory. This rising cavalry- and tank-expert, Georgy Konstantinovich Zhukov, would later help defend Moscow in 1941, triumph at Stalingrad and Kursk, and march to Berlin as a Hero of the Soviet Union.Born in 1896 to a poor family headed by a cobbler, Zhukov joined the Imperial Army in 1915 as a cavalryman. Of average height but sturdy build, he excelled in horsemanship and earned the Cross of St. George and noncommissioned status for bravery in 1916. After the October Revolution, he joined the Red Army and the Bolshevik Party, fighting in the Civil War from 1918 to 1921. His proletarian roots, tactical skill, and ambition propelled him: command of a regiment by 1923, a division by 1931. An early advocate of tanks, he survived the purges, impressing superiors as a results-driven leader and playing a key role in his assignment to Mongolia. In Voroshilov's office on June 2, Zhukov learned of recent clashes. Ordered to fly east, assess the situation, and assume command if needed, he soon met acting deputy chief Ivan Smorodinov, who urged candid reports. Europe's war clouds and rising tensions with Japan concerned the Kremlin. Hours later, Zhukov and his staff flew east. Arriving June 5 at Tamsag Bulak (57th Corps HQ), Zhukov met the staff and found Corps Commander Nikolai Feklenko and most aides clueless; only Regimental Commissar M. S. Nikishev had visited the front. Zhukov toured with Nikishev that afternoon and was impressed by his grasp. By day's end, Zhukov bluntly reported: this is not a simple border incident; the Japanese are likely to escalate; the 57th Corps is inadequate. He suggested holding the eastern Halha bridgehead until reinforcements could enable a counteroffensive, and he criticized Feklenko. Moscow replied on June 6: relieve Feklenko; appoint Zhukov. Reinforcements arrived: the 36th Mechanized Infantry Division; the 7th, 8th, and 9th Mechanized Brigades; the 11th Tank Brigade; the 8th MPR Cavalry Division; a heavy artillery regiment; an air wing of more than 100 aircraft, including 21 pilots who had earned renown in the Spanish Civil War. The force was redesignated as the First Army Group. In June, these forces surged toward Tamsag Bulak, eighty miles west of Halha. However, General Michitaro Komatsubara's 23rd Division and the Kwantung Army Headquarters missed the buildup and the leadership change, an intelligence failure born of carelessness and hubris and echoing May's Azuma disaster, with grave battlefield consequences. Early June remained relatively quiet: the Soviet MPR expanded the east-bank perimeter modestly; there was no major Japanese response. KwAHQ's Commander General Kenkichi Ueda, hoping for a quick closure, toured the Fourth Army from May 31 to June 18. Calm broke on June 19. Komatsubara reported two Soviet strikes inside Manchukuo: 15 planes hit Arshan, inflicting casualties on men and horses; 30 aircraft set fire to 100 petroleum barrels near Kanchuerhmiao. In fact, the raids were less dramatic than described: not on Kanchuerhmiao town (a 3,000-person settlement, 40 miles northwest of Nomonhan) but on a supply dump 12 miles south of it. "Arshan" referred to a small village near the border, near Arshanmiao, a Manchukuoan cavalry depot, not a major railhead at Harlun Arshan 100 miles southeast. The raids were strafing runs rather than bombs. Possibly retaliation for May 15's Japanese raid on the MPR Outpost 7 (two killed, 15 wounded) or a response to Zhukov's bridgehead push. Voroshilov authorized the action; motive remained unclear. Nonetheless, KwAHQ, unused to air attacks after dominating skies in Manchuria, Shanghai (1932), and China, was agitated. The situation resembled a jolt akin to the 1973 North Vietnamese strike on U.S. bases in Thailand: not unprovoked, but shocking. Midday June 19, the Operations Staff met. Major Masanobu Tsuji urged swift reprisal; Colonel Masao Terada urged delay in light of the Tientsin crisis (the new Japanese blockade near Peking). Tsuji argued that firmness at Nomonhan would impress Britain; inaction would invite deeper Soviet bombardments or invasion. He swayed Chief Colonel Takushiro Hattori and others, including Terada. They drafted a briefing: the situation was grave; passivity risked a larger invasion and eroded British respect for Japanese might. After two hours of joint talks, most KwAHQ members supported a strong action. Tsuji drafted a major Halha crossing plan to destroy Soviet MPR forces. Hattori and Terada pressed the plan to Chief of Staff General Rensuke Isogai, an expert on Manchukuo affairs but not operations; he deferred to Deputy General Otozaburo Yano, who was absent. They argued urgency; Isogai noted delays in AGS approval. The pair contended for local Kwantung prerogative, citing the 1937 Amur cancellation; AGS would likely veto. Under pressure, Isogai assented, pending Ueda's approval. Ueda approved but insisted that the 23rd Division lead, not the 7th. Hattori noted the 7th's superiority (four regiments in a "square" arrangement versus the 23rd's three regiments, with May unreliability). Ueda prioritized Komatsubara's honor: assigning another division would imply distrust; "I'd rather die." The plan passed on June 19, an example of gekokujo in action. The plan called for reinforcing the 23rd with: the 2nd Air Group (180 aircraft, Lieutenant General Tetsuji Gigi); the Yasuoka Detachment (Lieutenant General Masaomi Yasuoka: two tank regiments, motorized artillery, and the 26th Infantry of the 7th). Total strength: roughly 15,000 men, 120 guns, 70 tanks, 180 aircraft. KwAHQ estimated the enemy at about 1,000 infantry, 10 artillery pieces, and about 12 armored vehicles, expecting a quick victory. Reconnaissance to Halha was curtailed to avoid alerting the Soviets. Confidence ran high, even as intel warned otherwise. Not all leaders were convinced: the 23rd's ordnance colonel reportedly committed suicide over "awful equipment." An attaché, Colonel Akio Doi, warned of growing Soviet buildup, but operations dismissed the concern. In reality, Zhukov's force comprised about 12,500 men, 109 guns, 186 tanks, 266 armored cars, and more than 100 aircraft, offset by the Soviets' armor advantage. The plan echoed Yamagata's failed May 28 initiative: the 23rd main body would seize the Fui Heights (11 miles north of Halha's Holsten junction), cross by pontoon, and sweep south along the west bank toward the Soviet bridge. Yasuoka would push southeast of Halha to trap and destroy the enemy at the junction. On June 20, Tsuji briefed Komatsubara at Hailar, expressing Ueda's trust while pressing to redeem May's failures. Limited pontoon capacity would not support armor; the operation would be vulnerable to air power. Tsuji's reconnaissance detected Soviet air presence at Tamsag Bulak, prompting a preemptive strike and another plan adjustment. KwAHQ informed Tokyo of the offensive in vague terms (citing raids but withholding air details). Even this caused debate; Minister Seishiro Itagaki supported Ueda's stance, favoring a limited operation to ease nerves. Tokyo concurred, unaware of the air plans. Fearing a veto on the Tamsag Bulak raid (nearly 100 miles behind MPR lines), KwAHQ shielded details from the Soviets and Tokyo. A June 29–30 ground attack was prepared; orders were relayed by courier. The leak reached Tokyo on June 24. Deputy Chief General Tetsuzo Nakajima telegrammed three points: 1) AGS policy to contain the conflict and avoid West MPR air attacks;  2) bombing risks escalation;  3) sending Lieutenant Colonel Yadoru Arisue on June 25 for liaison. Polite Japanese diplomatic phrasing allowed Operations to interpret the message as a suggestion. To preempt Arisue's explicit orders, Tsuji urged secrecy from Ueda, Isogai, and Yano, and an advanced raid to June 27. Arisue arrived after the raid on Tamsag Bulak and Bain Tumen (deeper into MPR territory, now near Choibalsan). The Raid resulted in approximately 120 Japanese planes surprising the Soviets, grounding and destroying aircraft and scrambling their defense. Tsuji, flying in a bomber, claimed 25 aircraft destroyed on the ground and about 100 in the air. Official tallies reported 98 destroyed and 51 damaged; ground kills estimated at 50 to 60 at Bain Tumen. Japanese losses were relatively light: one bomber, two fighters, one scout; seven dead. Another Japanese bomber was shot down over MPR, but the crew was rescued. The raid secured air superiority for July.   Moscow raged over the losses and the perceived failure to warn in time. In the purge era, blame fell on suspected spies and traitors; Deputy Mongolian Commander Luvsandonoi and ex-57th Deputy A. M. Kushchev were accused, arrested, and sent to Moscow. Luvsandonoi was executed; Kushchev received a four-year sentence, later rising to major general and Hero. KwAHQ celebrated; Operations notified AGS by radio. Colonel Masazumi Inada rebuked: "You damned idiot! What do you think the true meaning of this little success is?" A withering reprimand followed. Stunned but unrepentant, KwAHQ soon received Tokyo's formal reprimand: "Report was received today regarding bombing of Outer Mongolian territory by your air units… . Since this action is in fundamental disagreement with policy which we understood your army was taking to settle incident, it is extremely regretted that advance notice of your intent was not received. Needless to say, this matter is attended with such farreaching consequences that it can by no means be left to your unilateral decision. Hereafter, existing policy will be definitely and strictly observed. It is requested that air attack program be discontinued immediately" By Order of the Chief of Staff  By this time, Kwantung Army staff officers stood in high dudgeon. Tsuji later wrote that "tremendous combat results were achieved by carrying out dangerous operations at the risk of our lives. It is perfectly clear that we were carrying out an act of retaliation. What kind of General Staff ignores the psychology of the front lines and tramples on their feelings?" Tsuji drafted a caustic reply, which Kwantung Army commanders sent back to Tokyo, apparently without Ueda or other senior KwAHQ officers' knowledge: "There appear to be certain differences between the Army General Staff and this Army in evaluating the battlefield situation and the measures to be adopted. It is requested that the handling of trivial border-area matters be entrusted to this Army." That sarcastic note from KwAHQ left a deep impression at AGS, which felt something had to be done to restore discipline and order. When General Nakajima informed the Throne about the air raid, the emperor rebuked him and asked who would assume responsibility for the unauthorized attack. Nakajima replied that military operations were ongoing, but that appropriate measures would be taken after this phase ended. Inada sent Terada a telegram implying that the Kwantung Army staff officers responsible would be sacked in due course. Inada pressed to have Tsuji ousted from Kwantung Army immediately, but personnel matters went through the Army Ministry, and Army Minister Itagaki, who knew Tsuji personally, defended him. Tokyo recognized that the situation was delicate; since 1932, Kwantung Army had operated under an Imperial Order to "defend Manchukuo," a broad mandate. Opinions differed in AGS about how best to curb Kwantung Army's operational prerogatives. One idea was to secure Imperial sanction for a new directive limiting Kwantung Army's autonomous combat actions to no more than one regiment. Several other plans circulated. In the meantime, Kwantung Army needed tighter control. On June 29, AGS issued firm instructions to KwAHQ: Directives: a) Kwantung Army is responsible for local settlement of border disputes. b) Areas where the border is disputed, or where defense is tactically unfeasible, need not be defended. Orders: c) Ground combat will be limited to the border region between Manchukuo and Outer Mongolia east of Lake Buir Nor. d) Enemy bases will not be attacked from the air. With this heated exchange of messages, the relationship between Kwantung Army and AGS reached a critical moment. Tsuji called it the "breaking point" between Hsinking and Tokyo. According to Colonel Inada, after this "air raid squabble," gekokujo became much more pronounced in Hsinking, especially within Kwantung Army's Operations Section, which "ceased making meaningful reports" to the AGS Operations Section, which he headed. At KwAHQ, the controversy and the perception of AGS interference in local affairs hardened the resolve of wavering staff officers to move decisively against the USSR. Thereafter, Kwantung Army officers as a group rejected the General Staff's policy of moderation in the Nomonhan incident. Tsuji characterized the conflict between Kwantung Army and the General Staff as the classic clash between combat officers and "desk jockeys." In his view, AGS advocated a policy of not invading enemy territory even if one's own territory was invaded, while Kwantung Army's policy was not to allow invasion. Describing the mindset of the Kwantung Army (and his own) toward the USSR in this border dispute, Tsuji invoked the samurai warrior's warning: "Do not step any closer or I shall be forced to cut you down." Tsuji argued that Kwantung Army had to act firmly at Nomonhan to avoid a larger war later. He also stressed the importance, shared by him and his colleagues, of Kwantung Army maintaining its dignity, which he believed was threatened by both enemy actions and the General Staff. In this emotionally charged atmosphere, the Kwantung Army launched its July offensive. The success of the 2nd Air Group's attack on Tamsag Bulak further inflated KwAHQ's confidence in the upcoming offensive. Although aerial reconnaissance had been intentionally limited to avoid alarming or forewarning the enemy, some scout missions were flown. The scouts reported numerous tank emplacements under construction, though most reports noted few tanks; a single report of large numbers of tanks was downplayed at headquarters. What drew major attention at KwAHQ were reports of large numbers of trucks leaving the front daily and streaming westward into the Mongolian interior. This was interpreted as evidence of a Soviet pullback from forward positions, suggesting the enemy might sense the imminent assault. Orders were issued to speed up final preparations for the assault before Soviet forces could withdraw from the area where the Japanese "meat cleaver" would soon dismember them. What the Japanese scouts had actually observed was not a Soviet withdrawal, but part of a massive truck shuttle that General Grigori Shtern, now commander of Soviet Forces in the Far East, organized to support Zhukov. Each night, Soviet trucks, from distant MPR railway depots to Tamsag Bulak and the combat zone, moved eastward with lights dimmed, carrying supplies and reinforcements. By day, the trucks returned westward for fresh loads. It was these returning trucks, mostly empty, that the Japanese scouts sighted. The Kwantung interpretation of this mass westbound traffic was a serious error, though understandable. The Soviet side was largely ignorant of Japanese preparations, partly because the June 27 air raid had disrupted Soviet air operations, including reconnaissance. In late June, the 23rd Division and Yasuoka's tank force moved from Hailar and Chiangchunmiao toward Nomonhan. A mix of military and civilian vehicles pressed into service, but there was still insufficient motorized transport to move all troops and equipment at once. Most infantry marched the 120 miles to the combat zone, under a hot sun, carrying eighty-pound loads. They arrived after four to six days with little time to recover before the scheduled assault. With Komatsubara's combined force of about 15,000 men, 120 guns, and 70 tanks poised to attack, Kwantung Army estimated Soviet-MPR strength near Nomonhan and the Halha River at about 1,000 men, perhaps ten anti-aircraft guns, ten artillery pieces, and several dozen tanks. In reality, Japanese air activity, especially the big raid of June 27, had put the Soviets on alert. Zhukov suspected a ground attack might occur, though nothing as audacious as a large-scale crossing of the Halha was anticipated. During the night of July 1, Zhukov moved his 11th Tank Brigade, 7th Mechanized Brigade, and 24th Mechanized Infantry Regiment (36th Division) from their staging area near Tamsag Bulak to positions just west of the Halha River. Powerful forces on both sides were being marshaled with little knowledge of the enemy's disposition. As the sun scorched the Mongolian steppes, the stage was set for a clash that would echo through history. General Komatsubara's 23rd Division, bolstered by Yasuoka's armored might and the skies commanded by Gigi's air group, crept toward the Halha River like a predator in the night. Fifteen thousand Japanese warriors, their boots heavy with dust and resolve, prepared to cross the disputed waters and crush what they believed was a faltering foe. Little did they know, Zhukov's reinforcements, tanks rumbling like thunder, mechanized brigades poised in the shadows, had transformed the frontier into a fortress of steel. Miscalculations piled like sand dunes: Japanese scouts mistook supply convoys for retreats, while Soviet eyes, blinded by the June raid, underestimated the impending storm. Kwantung's gekokujo spirit burned bright, defying Tokyo's cautions, as both sides hurtled toward a brutal reckoning. What began as border skirmishes now threatened to erupt into full-scale war, testing the mettle of empires on the edge. 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. Patrols in May led to failed Japanese offensives, like Colonel Yamagata's disastrous assault and the Azuma detachment's annihilation. Tensions rose with air raids, including Japan's June strike on Soviet bases. By July, misjudged intelligence set the stage for a major confrontation, testing imperial ambitions amid global war clouds.

Kate Adie introduces stories from Japan, Saudi Arabia, Uganda, Poland and Pakistan.A snap election has given Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi the strongest majority for a Japanese government in more than 70 years, thanks to a growing fan-base among young voters. Shaimaa Khalil reports from Tokyo on growing cult around the country's first woman leader.The visit by the Prince of Wales to Saudi Arabia was among the most diplomatically sensitive of his official trips to date. While the focus was energy transition and improving prospects for young people, questions lingered over Saudi human rights, and controversies back home in the UK. Daniela Relph followed Prince William's visit.Uganda has been feeling the bite of international aid cuts, imposed by the likes of the UK, the EU, and notably by President Trump. The closure of the USAID agency has disrupted an array of relief projects, including those providing treatment for HIV-AIDS. Bel Trew met some of the people directly affected.An art exhibition in the Polish city of Gdansk has ignited a row over the country's role in World War Two. John Kampfner went to see the exhibit for himself and reflects on the country's fractious culture war.And the skies above Lahore in Pakistan have been filled with thousands of kites, as the festival of Basant returned. It's the first time in two decades the celebrations have been allowed to go ahead - following a surprising spate of deaths. Caroline Davies joined generations of Lahoris in the celebrations.Producer: Serena Tarling Production coordinators: Katie Morrison and Sophie Hill Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith

Kate Adie introduces stories from Japan, Saudi Arabia, Uganda, Poland and Pakistan.A snap election has given Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi the strongest majority for a Japanese government in more than 70 years, thanks to a growing fan-base among young voters. Shaimaa Khalil reports from Tokyo on growing cult around the country's first woman leader.The visit by the Prince of Wales to Saudi Arabia was among the most diplomatically sensitive of his official trips to date. While the focus was energy transition and improving prospects for young people, questions lingered over Saudi human rights, and controversies back home in the UK. Daniela Relph followed Prince William's visit.Uganda has been feeling the bite of international aid cuts, imposed by the likes of the UK, the EU, and notably by President Trump. The closure of the USAID agency has disrupted an array of relief projects, including those providing treatment for HIV-AIDS. Bel Trew met some of the people directly affected.An art exhibition in the Polish city of Gdansk has ignited a row over the country's role in World War Two. John Kampfner went to see the exhibit for himself and reflects on the country's fractious culture war.And the skies above Lahore in Pakistan have been filled with thousands of kites, as the festival of Basant returned. It's the first time in two decades the celebrations have been allowed to go ahead - following a surprising spate of deaths. Caroline Davies joined generations of Lahoris in the celebrations.Producer: Serena Tarling Production coordinators: Katie Morrison and Sophie Hill Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith

Kate Adie introduces stories from Japan, Saudi Arabia, Uganda, Poland and Pakistan.A snap election has given Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi the strongest majority for a Japanese government in more than 70 years, thanks to a growing fan-base among young voters. Shaimaa Khalil reports from Tokyo on growing cult around the country's first woman leader.The visit by the Prince of Wales to Saudi Arabia was among the most diplomatically sensitive of his official trips to date. While the focus was energy transition and improving prospects for young people, questions lingered over Saudi human rights, and controversies back home in the UK. Daniela Relph followed Prince William's visit.Uganda has been feeling the bite of international aid cuts, imposed by the likes of the UK, the EU, and notably by President Trump. The closure of the USAID agency has disrupted an array of relief projects, including those providing treatment for HIV-AIDS. Bel Trew met some of the people directly affected.An art exhibition in the Polish city of Gdansk has ignited a row over the country's role in World War Two. John Kampfner went to see the exhibit for himself and reflects on the country's fractious culture war.And the skies above Lahore in Pakistan have been filled with thousands of kites, as the festival of Basant returned. It's the first time in two decades the celebrations have been allowed to go ahead - following a surprising spate of deaths. Caroline Davies joined generations of Lahoris in the celebrations.Producer: Serena Tarling Production coordinators: Katie Morrison and Sophie Hill Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith

We return to North Dakota to see whether the combined power of Jesus and Kristen Stewart can steal the crown from Monster Trucks - but we also find out about strange DVD stores in Tokyo that definitely don't have footage of Will looking at tentacle porn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we learn that the Bank of Japan Announced “Foreign Bond Selloff” in Tokyo. Our old financial system needs to be broken down to make way for the new system that is planned. 00:00 Intro 01:23 The News 10:43 Foundational 15:34 Banks Seize All Deposits 16:29 Great Harvest 22:30 New Flag

Today we learn that the Bank of Japan Announced “Foreign Bond Selloff” in Tokyo. Our old financial system needs to be broken down to make way for the new system that is planned. 00:00 Intro 01:23 The News 10:43 Foundational 15:34 Banks Seize All Deposits 16:29 Great Harvest 22:30 New Flag

Nick celebrates the launch of A Year of Ikigai and read the book's introduction, separating myth from meaning and showing how purpose lives in daily moments. Nick shares why Ikigai is felt more than defined, and how small sources of value build a life worth living.This episode covers:• what ikigai means in simple, daily terms• why popular Western takes miss the point• the problem with the four-circle Venn diagram• the kanji roots pointing to protection and beauty• intrinsic values like hope, growth and social ties• personal journey from Tokyo spark to research• sources of ikigai across roles, work, hobbies and memory• ikigai-kan as the felt sense that life is worth living• book launch timing across regions and preorderYou can actually pre order the book on Amazon, but we hope you find it in your local bookstore

Today's episode brings together two extraordinary creatives whose work has helped shape contemporary culture through a shared commitment to curiosity, counterculture, and championing unique voices. Ceri is joined by sisters Francesca Gavin and Seana Gavin, each working across different mediums but united by a belief in following instinct and staying close to what feels urgent and alive. Francesca is one of the most influential figures shaping how contemporary art is written about and presented today. She is Director of Visual Arts at Murmur, Editor-in-Chief of EPOCH, and a regular contributor to publications including the Financial Times. Her curatorial work spans major international contexts, from co-curating Manifesta 11 in Zurich to exhibitions at institutions such as Somerset House and the Palais de Tokyo. She is the author of eleven books on art and visual culture and has hosted Rough Version on NTS Radio for the past nine years, exploring the intersections of art and music. Seana is a London-based artist working primarily in collage, creating dreamlike worlds from vintage photographic material where past and future collide. Her work has been exhibited internationally, from Somerset House and the Serralves Foundation to the Nobel Prize Museum in Stockholm, with solo shows in Paris and London. Alongside this, her work features in major publications, brand collaborations, and collections including Soho House worldwide. Her photography monograph Spiralled, published by IDEA Books, is now in its fourth edition. In this conversation, they talk about creative longevity, instinct, and how to build a practice that remains porous, rigorous, and true over time. KEY TAKEAWAYS Creative longevity isn't about having a perfect plan. It's about staying close to what you're genuinely curious about, paying attention to what keeps returning in your life, and trusting those repetitions enough to follow them. Work becomes more resilient when different strands feed one another - writing into curating, music into thinking, collage into archives, archives back into books and shows. BEST MOMENTS “For me, personally, originality is that unique point of view or something fresh that they're saying - there's often a spirit in there that you can sense in the way something's been made.” ““It's very intuitive. It's almost like I'm going into a meditative state… I gather up lots of material that might fit in with that imaginary world… and then something starts to happen.” RESOURCES https://www.presentfuture.be https://www.francescagavin.com https://www.instagram.com/seanagavin https://murmur.earth HOST BIO With over 35 years in the art world, Ceri has worked closely with leading artists and arts professionals, managed public and private galleries and charities, and curated more than 250 exhibitions and events. She has sold artworks to major museums and private collectors and commissioned thousands of works across diverse media, from renowned artists such as John Akomfrah, Pipilotti Rist, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and Vito Acconci. Now, she wants to share her extensive knowledge with you, so you can excel and achieve your goals. ** Ceri Hand Coaching Membership: Group coaching, live art surgeries, exclusive masterclasses, portfolio reviews, weekly challenges. Access our library of content and resource hub and enjoy special discounts within a vibrant community of peers and professionals - https://cerihand.com/membership/ ** Unlock Your Artworld Network Self Study Course Our self-study video course offers a straightforward 5-step framework to help you build valuable relationships effortlessly. Gain the tools and confidence you need to create new opportunities and thrive in the art world. https://cerihand.com/courses/unlock_your_artworld_network/ ** Book a Discovery Call Today To schedule a personalised 1-2-1 coaching session with Ceri or explore our group coaching options, simply email us at hello@cerihand.com

This week, we start with a quick trip into the wilderness where common sense goes to die: the Barkley Marathons went down again, and the course reminded everyone who's boss. Then we bring it back home for a race review of the Sweetheart Run 10K in Overland Park, Kansas, complete with the moments that felt smooth, the parts that bit back, and what the day taught us going forward. From there, we head straight into the pre-Tokyo nerves that a lot of us are feeling right now. If you've heard whispers about Tokyo's cutoff mats and thought, “Wait… cutoffs along the course?” we break it all down in plain English. We talk through why Tokyo's timing system feels different, how starting later can change the math, and what matters most when the clock is doing the chasing. We also share the mindset shift that turns the mats from scary to manageable, especially for back-of-the-pack runners who want to finish strong and stay calm. No panic, no doom, just a clear plan and a little confidence. If Tokyo is on the calendar or if we've ever worried about being “too close” to a cutoff, this episode is for us. Lace up, settle in, and let's run the numbers without letting them run us.

This week on The Free Cheese, if you build it, will they come? How does the simulation genre stack up when things go vertical? Can we succeed in building and managing a resort in Hawaii or a business complex in Tokyo? Find out as Yoot Tower joins The List in this episode.

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Blossoms and Brushstrokes: An Artistic Encounter in Ueno Park Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-02-16-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 冬の終わり、東京の上野公園では人々が集まっていました。En: At the end of winter, people gathered at Ueno Park in Tokyo.Ja: まだ寒さが残る二月の風が吹く中、桜の花がほんの少しだけ顔を見せ始めています。En: As the chilly February wind still blew, the cherry blossoms were just starting to make a slight appearance.Ja: これはちょうど、花見の季節です。En: This marked the beginning of the cherry blossom viewing season.Ja: 春樹は静かな性格の写真家です。En: Haruki is a quiet-natured photographer.Ja: 彼はカメラを手にして、初めて咲く桜を撮影しようとしています。En: He held his camera, aiming to capture the first blooming cherry blossoms.Ja: しかし、彼は人混みが少し苦手です。En: However, he isn't very fond of crowds.Ja: でも今日は特別です。En: But today was special.Ja: さくらは春樹の友人で、アートが大好きです。En: Sakura is Haruki's friend and she loves art.Ja: 「春樹くん、こっちに来て！」さくらは声をかけます。En: "Haruki-kun, come over here!" she called out.Ja: 彼女の隣には、ゆきが立っていました。En: Next to her stood Yuki.Ja: ゆきは絵を描くことが好きで、彼女もまた自然からインスピレーションを受け取っています。En: Yuki likes to draw and also takes inspiration from nature.Ja: 「こちらはゆきさん。絵を描くのがとても上手です。」さくらは紹介しました。En: "This is Yuki. She's very skilled at drawing," Sakura introduced them.Ja: 春樹は少し恥ずかしそうにしながら、声をひそめて「こんにちは。」と挨拶しました。En: Haruki, a bit shy, whispered a soft "Hello."Ja: 暫くして、三人はベンチに座り、桜の花のことを話し始めました。En: After a while, the three of them sat on a bench and started talking about the cherry blossoms.Ja: 春樹は、ゆきの描いた絵を見て興味を持ちました。En: Haruki became interested in the painting Yuki had drawn.Ja: 彼女の絵には、彼が追い求めるものと同じ「瞬間」が描かれていました。En: Her artwork captured the same "moment" that he seeks.Ja: 勇気を出して、春樹は「あなたの絵はすごく素敵ですね。どうやって描いたんですか？」と尋ねました。En: Gathering his courage, Haruki asked, "Your painting is really wonderful. How did you create it?"Ja: 一緒に話し始めると、ゆきも自然に春樹へ興味を持ち始めました。En: As they started talking together, Yuki naturally began to take an interest in Haruki.Ja: 彼女は、自分の絵がどのように彼に影響を与えたかを知りたくなりました。En: She wanted to know how her painting had influenced him.Ja: 「春樹さん、あなたの写真を見せてくれませんか？」ゆきはためらいを捨てて言いました。En: "Haruki-san, would you show me your photos?" Yuki asked, setting aside her hesitation.Ja: 春樹は少し驚いたが、笑顔でカメラを彼女に渡しました。En: Haruki was a little surprised but handed her his camera with a smile.Ja: そこに写っていたのは、優しさと素朴さが溢れる風景でした。En: The photos captured a landscape full of kindness and simplicity.Ja: その時、ちょうど桜が咲き始め、ふわふわとした花びらが風に乗りました。En: Just then, the cherry blossoms began to bloom, and the soft petals floated on the wind.Ja: 彼らはその風景を捉えるために、コラボレーションを始めました。En: They started collaborating to capture this scene.Ja: 彼の写真と彼女の絵が一体となり、新しいアートが生まれたのです。En: His photographs and her drawings came together to create new art.Ja: 日が暮れると、ランタンが温かい光を放ち始めました。En: As the sun set, lanterns began to emit a warm light.Ja: 二人は連絡先を交換し、この日の経験をまたいつか共有しようと約束しました。En: They exchanged contact information and promised to share their experiences again someday.Ja: 次の春、満開の桜のもとで、再会の約束を果たすことを心に決めて、それぞれの道を歩き出しました。En: With a determination to meet again under the full bloom of cherry blossoms the next spring, they set out on their respective paths.Ja: 春樹は少しずつ自信を持つようになり、ゆきは新しい視点を得て、さらに楽しいアートの旅へと進んで行ったのです。En: Haruki began to gain confidence little by little, while Yuki gained a new perspective and continued on her joyful artistic journey.Ja: 上野公園には彼らの新しい冒険が始まる予感が漂っていました。En: In Ueno Park, there was a sense that their new adventure was beginning. Vocabulary Words:gathered: 集まっていましたchilly: 寒さが残るblossoms: 花viewing: 観覧fond: 苦手skilled: 上手bench: ベンチwhispered: 声をひそめてcaptured: 捉えるinspired: インスピレーションを受け取ってhesitation: ためらいfloat: 乗りましたcollaborating: コラボレーションlanterns: ランタンemit: 放ち始めましたconfidence: 自信perspective: 視点adventure: 冒険artistic: アートのjourney: 旅slight: ほんの少しappearance: 顔を見せるquiet-natured: 静かな性格aiming: 撮影しようとしていますlandscape: 風景simplicity: 素朴さpetals: 花びらscene: 風景new: 新しいpromise: 約束

Welcome to Manga Monday! This week we're diving into After God, Sumi Eno's wild horror-comedy masterpiece about a Japan that's been invaded by gods, and not the kind, merciful type. These are massive, incomprehensible beings called Idolatry Prohibited Organisms that turned entire cities into uninhabitable Danger Zones. Lock eyes with one? You turn to stone. They breathe on you? Your body dissolves into water. For thirty years, humanity has had one question: how do you kill a god? At the center is Kamikura Waka, a fierce high school girl who watched her best friend Shion die at the hands of a god, livestreamed for the world to see, and traveled to Tokyo not for answers, but for revenge. The twist? There's a god living inside her too. Then there's Tokinaga, the Anti-God researcher who found her, a gentle, self-sacrificing man hiding darkness of his own. Together they're humanity's best shot at fighting back. It's got body horror, black comedy, gods with absolutely unhinged blue-and-orange morality who don't even understand what death is, and a female lead in a shōnen who is genuinely allowed to be terrifying, vulnerable, and complex all at once. This one doesn't just break the mold, it asks why the mold was ever there in the first place.Please be sure to rate, review, like and subscribe to MTH as well as all the other podcasts you consume, it takes no time, costs you no money and means the world to us podcasters and content creators. Sadly the algorithm only accepts 5-Star reviews...Keep up to date with Brendan here or find him on Bluesky | Instagram | TikTok | TwitterJoin our Discord full of likeminded anime and culture fans hereUpgrade your wardrobe via our merch storeSubscribe to our Spotify playlistPlease support our fantastic sponsors:Audio-Technica, the best in audio equipmentIced-Tea Aesthetics, the best in anime streetwear (use code sakurasociety5 at checkout to save $5 on your order)Dash Water, the best in sparkling waterJapan Crate, the best in Japanese inspired snacks and nik naks (use code ATEBIT15 at checkout to save 15% + get free shipping)

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This week, we're joined by Olympic fencer Nick Itkin who has two Olympic medals from both the Tokyo and Paris games. We talk what it's like to be on the Olympic stage, what the Olympic Village is actually like, his experience as a Nike athlete, walking the runway for Peter Do at NYFW, his new Retail Therapy-dubbed nickname "The Hitman," and more.Subscribe to the newsletter: retailpod.substack.com willdefries.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscariesWatch all Retail Therapy episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/sundayscariespodcastSupport This Week's SponsorsCash App: For a limited time, new Cash App customers can earn $10 if they use code FAMILY10 in their profile at signup and send $5 to a friend within 14 days. Terms apply.Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/xq5te9ht #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Direct deposit and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.Follow AlongRetail Therapy on Instagram: www.instagram.com/retail.podWill deFries on Twitter: www.twitter.com/willdefriesWill deFries on Instagram: www.instagram.com/willdefries Barrett Dudley on Twitter: www.twitter.com/barrettdudleyBarrett Dudley on Instagram: www.instagram.com/barrettdudleySunday Scaries on Twitter: www.twitter.com/sundayscariesSunday Scaries on Instagram: www.instagram.com/sunday.scaries

Tokyo, 2020: After what should've been a typical reality TV dispute, a 22 year old cast member of the hit dating show Terrace House has just been discovered dead. Leading to the most recent season being scrubbed from the internet overnight. Her name was Hana Kimura. Terrace House was heartwarming, gentle and provided a level of calmness rarely seen in reality TV today. Only, what appeared on screen, wasn't the reality contestants faced behind it. Resources:Body & Soul - https://bodyandsoulcharity.org/ Remember Hana - https://rememberhana.com/en/home-english-2/ https://linktr.ee/eleanornealeresourcesSuicide Helplines:UKCanada USA GermanyNetherlandsComprehensive List of Suicide & Emergency Hotlines across the WorldWatch OUTLORE Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@EleanorNealeFollow Me Here for Updates & Short Form Content:InstagramTikTok

Vous aimez notre peau de caste ? Soutenez-nous ! https://www.lenouvelespritpublic.fr/abonnementUne émission de Philippe Meyer, enregistrée au studio l'Arrière-boutique le 13 février 2026.Avec cette semaine :Nicolas Baverez, essayiste et avocat.Akram Belkaïd, journaliste au Monde diplomatique.Marc-Olivier Padis, directeur des études de la fondation Terra Nova.Michaela Wiegel, correspondante à Paris de la Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung.APRÈS LE VOTE DU BUDGET, L'IMMOBILISME JUSQU'EN 2027 ?Après plusieurs mois de débats, le budget 2026 a finalement été adopté, le 2 février, par l'Assemblée nationale. Le 7 février, dans un entretien accordé à la presse régionale, le Premier ministre a déclaré vouloir faire taire l'idée d'une année stérile. Il entend avancer, sans rien changer à sa méthode, et sans un regard – assure-t-il – sur la présidentielle. Une façon de tenir l'engagement d'Emmanuel Macron d'une année 2026 « utile » et de faire mentir l'ancien chef du gouvernement Edouard Philippe, qui annonçait au début de cette année que « plus rien de décisif ne se produira[it] dans le pays d'ici à la prochaine élection présidentielle ».Refusant d'être taxé d'immobilisme, le Premier ministre a déroulé une série de projets qu'il entend mener à bien au cours de l'année. Prudent, il a décidé de contourner le Parlement et de passer par la voie réglementaire sur deux sujets clivants : la programmation pluriannuelle de l'énergie, et l'aide médicale de l'Etat aux immigrés sans papiers, Parmi ses autres projets, le Premier ministre, promet notamment une mise à jour de la loi de programmation militaire dès avril. Promis à son arrivée à Matignon, le « grand acte de décentralisation » va être décliné en « plusieurs textes » autour desquels « la concertation n'est pas terminée ». Un premier devrait très vite être formalisé et présenté « avant les municipales » de mars avec des « mesures de simplification ». Le pan le plus important de la réforme, qui vise à confier de nouvelles compétences aux acteurs locaux viendra dans un second temps. De même qu'un troisième texte sur le cas spécifique de la Métropole du Grand Paris. Une actualisation de la loi d'urgence agricole a été annoncée. Elle ne reprendra pas les dispositions de la très contestée loi Duplomb, précise le Premier ministre. Sébastien Lecornu prévoit en outre un texte pour instaurer une allocation sociale unique, l'atterrissage de la loi sur la fin de vie d'ici à fin 2026, un projet de loi pour réformer le statut de la Nouvelle-Calédonie mais aussi celui de la Corse. Le Premier ministre cherche à associer les partis du « socle commun », très critiques de sa méthode.Le programme semble ambitieux, car le temps est compté. Il restera sept semaines utiles à l'exécutif pour imposer son ordre du jour à l'Assemblée nationale, entre la reprise fin mars, après les élections municipales, et la fin de la session ordinaire, le 30 juin – le reste du temps étant consacré aux initiatives parlementaires. Le gouvernement pourra compter sur une session extraordinaire qui prolongera sans doute les travaux du Parlement, en juillet, mais il sera compliqué de la poursuivre en septembre, après la trêve estivale, à cause des élections sénatoriales. Et, à l'automne, viendra le temps du budget 2027.QUEL SERA LE JAPON DE SANAE TAKAICHI ?Devenue en octobre la première femme à diriger le Japon, mais à la tête d'une coalition gouvernementale fragile, Sanae Takaichi présidente du Parti libéral démocrate (PLD) a convoqué de nouvelles élections à la chambre basse et récolté 316 sièges (sur 465). Sa victoire consolide les positions les plus conservatrices au Japon : rhétorique nationaliste, ligne dure sur l'immigration, insistance sur les valeurs familiales traditionnelles. Désormais sans véritable opposition, Sanae Takaichi entend mener des réformes très clivantes, notamment dans les domaines de l'économie et de la défense, avec une modification de la Constitution pour en gommer le pacifisme.La priorité de Mme Takaichi sera de faire adopter le projet de budget pour l'exercice qui commence en avril. Le texte, dont le volet dépenses atteint un niveau record de 658 milliards d'euros, prévoit des mesures de lutte contre la hausse des prix et la stagnation des salaires. Lors de sa campagne, Sanae Takaichi s'est engagée à suspendre pendant deux ans la taxe sur la consommation des produits alimentaires qui s'élève à 8%. Cette mesure est destinée à améliorer le pouvoir d'achat des Japonais qui s'érode face à une inflation de retour depuis 2022 (2,1% sur un an en décembre).Fin décembre dernier, le gouvernement japonais a approuvé un budget de défense record de 48 milliards d'euros pour 2026, se rapprochant de l'objectif de 2 % du PIB. D'ici la fin de cette année, Mme Takaichi entend réviser les politiques de sécurité afin de renforcer les capacités militaires du Japon, voire de lever l'embargo sur les exportations d'armes létales. Le projet de loi contre l'espionnage, possiblement liberticide, est aussi au programme, tout comme la criminalisation de la profanation du drapeau nippon. Elle pourrait également relancer le projet de révision de la Constitution, dont la tonalité pacifiste déplaît à son camp.Cependant, la situation de la dette publique japonaise pose de nombreuses questions. L'endettement du pays dépasse les 230% du PIB, le taux le plus élevé parmi les économies développées. Relancer la croissance économique sans alourdir la dette du pays : c'est l'équilibre que doit trouver Sanae Takaichi.En politique intérieure, la cheffe de gouvernement souhaite durcir la politique migratoire en imposant des conditions plus strictes aux acquéreurs étrangers de biens immobiliers et en plafonnant le nombre de résidents étrangers.Sur le plan international, Sanae Takaichi a provoqué l'irritation de Pékin fin 2025 en laissant entendre que Tokyo pourrait répondre militairement si la Chine attaquait Taïwan. Un ton inhabituel qui a irrité jusque dans son camp.Donald Trump, qui la soutient, s'est déjà rendu au Japon en octobre. Il a déclaré que Sanae Takaichi se rendrait à la Maison-Blanche le 19 mars.Chaque semaine, Philippe Meyer anime une conversation d'analyse politique, argumentée et courtoise, sur des thèmes nationaux et internationaux liés à l'actualité. Pour en savoir plus : www.lenouvelespritpublic.frHébergé par Audiomeans. 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Aida Wang is a top-billing legal recruiter at Just Legal who specialises in private practice placements for bengoshi (Japan-qualified lawyers). With a unique background as a professional translator and interpreter between English and Mandarin Chinese, Aida brings a fresh perspective on bridging communication gaps - not just between languages, but between lawyers and law firms.Aida shares practical advice on deal sheets, career planning, and why speaking to a recruiter from day one of your legal career journey in Japan can change your career trajectory.If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we'd love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Head over to Apple Podcasts to leave a review and we'd love it if you would leave us a message here!In this episode you'll hear:The critical importance of creating and maintaining a deal sheet from day one of your careerWhy you should speak to a recruiter early in your career, not just when you're actively lookingThe biggest misconception about Japanese bengoshi lawyers How Aida helps candidates and clients create compelling stories to help find a perfect matchAbout AidaAida Wang is a Tokyo-based legal recruiter specialising in Bengoshi (Japan-qualified lawyer) searches for private practice, with a particular focus on supporting  associates and counsels as they navigate the critical transition points in their legal careers.Currently a Principal Consultant at Just Legal, Aida works with both Japanese and international law firms, recruiting Japanese Bengoshi and foreign-qualified attorneys across a wide range of practice areas. She is known for her thoughtful, relationship-driven approach and for offering market insight that goes well beyond simply filling roles. In her first quarter at Just Legal, Aida quickly made her mark as a top biller which is a reflection of her proactive mindset, deep preparation, and ability to truly understand both candidates and clients.Before moving into legal recruitment, Aida spent over a decade working as a Chinese–English freelance translator and interpreter, including roles in media, film, and news translation. This earlier career laid the foundation for what has become a defining theme of her professional life: bridging gaps - between languages, cultures, expectations, and ultimately, legal careers. Her background in interpreting gives her a rare ability to listen carefully, read between the lines, and translate what lawyers want into what the market is really asking for.Aida holds a Bachelor's degree from National Chengchi University in Taiwan, along with a Master's degree in Interpreting and Translation from the University of Bath in the UK. She has also completed Japanese language studies at Keio University. Having lived and worked in Taiwan, the Bahamas, the United States, the UK, and Japan, she brings a genuinely global perspective to her work. She is a native speaker of Mandarin and English, with business-level Japanese, and regularly supports cross-border legal careers in the Japanese market.Through her conversations with Bengoshi across multiple practice areas, Aida frequently hears one recurring challenge: how to develop clients and bring in work before holding a partner title. This insight shapes much of her advisory work with senior associates who are thinking carefully about long-term career sustainability, visibility, and progression within private practice.Outside of work, Aida enjoys cooking and crafting with her eight-year-old son, a creative counterbalance to her professional life that reflects the same curiosity and care she brings to her career.Connect with AidaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hsinyuaidawang/ Just Legal: https://www.justsearchgroup.com/justlegal/consultants/aida-wang LinksAfternoon Tea: https://www.afternoon-tea.net/ Connect with Catherine LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/oconnellcatherine/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyeronair

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Hana's Handcrafted Harmony: A Surprise Valentine's Gift Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-02-15-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 会社のオフィスは、まるで終わりなき冬の日光に包まれたハチの巣のようだった。En: The company office was like a beehive enveloped in endless winter sunlight.Ja: 東京の近代的なオフィスビルで働く花は、デスクに 座り、上司を驚かすバレンタインデーのプレゼントを考えていた。En: Working in a modern office building in Tokyo, Hana sat at her desk, pondering a Valentine's Day gift that would surprise her boss.Ja: 上司の昇進がかかっているので、完璧なプレゼントを見つけたかった。En: Since her boss's promotion was on the line, she wanted to find the perfect gift.Ja: 同僚のたかしは、いつも元気で、花のプレッシャーを理解しているようだった。En: Her coworker, Takashi, was always cheerful and seemed to understand Hana's pressure.Ja: しかし、時には彼の洞察が競争心を一層高めた。En: However, sometimes his insights only heightened her sense of competition.Ja: 雪、新しいミステリアスな同僚は、すべてを簡単にこなすようだった。En: On the other hand, Yuki, a new mysterious colleague, seemed to handle everything with ease.Ja: 花は彼に頼るべきか悩んでいた。En: Hana was unsure whether she should rely on him.Ja: その日は寒く、オフィスの中は賑やかだった。En: The day was cold, and the office was bustling with activity.Ja: 花は空いた時間を使って、チーム全員に合う特別なギフトを考え始めた。En: Hana began using her spare time to think of a special gift that would suit the entire team.Ja: しかし、予算は限られていた。En: However, her budget was limited.Ja: 彼女は各ギフトに手書きのメッセージを添えることに決めた。En: She decided to include handwritten messages with each gift.Ja: これが、個々のスピリットを反映する方法になると感じた。En: She felt this was a way to reflect the individual spirit of each person.Ja: 外は雪がちらついていた。En: Outside, snow was fluttering down.Ja: 花は早めに退社し、プレゼントを探しに街へ出た。En: Hana left early and went into the city to search for gifts.Ja: 特に大切なのは、ボスに渡すプレゼントだった。En: The most important one was the present for her boss.Ja: しかし、花が店に着いたとき、彼女が予約していた特別なギフトはすでに売り切れていた。En: However, when she arrived at the store, the special gift she had reserved had already sold out.Ja: ショックを受けながらも、何かを思いつかなくてはいけなかった。En: Shocked, she still needed to come up with something.Ja: そこで彼女は、店にある小さな手工芸品に目を向けた。En: Then, she turned her attention to the small handcrafted items in the store.Ja: 一つ一つが異なり、心を込めて作られているようだった。En: Each one was unique and seemed to be made with heartfelt care.Ja: これを見て、彼女のクリエイティブな心が動いた。En: Seeing these, her creative mind was set in motion.Ja: このギフトが、彼女のチームの多様性とユニークさを表すのにぴったりだと思った。En: She thought these gifts would perfectly represent her team's diversity and uniqueness.Ja: 翌日、花はチームメンバー全員に丁寧に選んだギフトを渡し、それぞれに対する感謝の気持ちを伝えた。En: The next day, Hana carefully distributed the gifts she had thoughtfully chosen to each member of the team, expressing her gratitude to each one.Ja: ボスへは、手工芸品と共に心のこもったメッセージを添えた時、同僚たちは彼女のセンスに感心した。En: For her boss, she included a heartfelt message along with the handcrafted item, and her colleagues were impressed by her sense of style.Ja: そして、ボスも彼女の努力を高く評価し、彼女のユニークな視点と創造力を認めることとなった。En: Her boss also highly valued her efforts, recognizing her unique perspective and creativity.Ja: たかしは微笑みながら、「これは本当に良いアイディアだったね」と言った。En: Smiling, Takashi said, "This was really a great idea."Ja: 花は、自分の価値が単に期待に応えることではなく、独自の視点を持つことにあると感じられた。En: Hana felt that her worth lay not just in meeting expectations but in having her own unique perspective.Ja: そして、たかしとの競争ではなく、協力関係を築くことができた。En: She was able to build a cooperative relationship with Takashi rather than one of competition.Ja: その日、花は大きな自信を手に入れた。En: That day, Hana gained immense confidence.Ja: オフィスの窓から見える穏やかな冬の日差しも、これからの未来に続く道を明るく照らしているようだった。En: The calm winter sunlight streaming through the office window seemed to brightly illuminate the path to her future. Vocabulary Words:beehive: ハチの巣enveloped: 包まれたpondering: 考えていたpromotion: 昇進cheerful: 元気insights: 洞察heightened: 一層高めたmysterious: ミステリアスbustling: 賑やかbudget: 予算fluttering: ちらついていたhandcrafted: 手工芸品heartfelt: 心のこもったgratitude: 感謝の気持ちunique: ユニークperspective: 視点creativity: 創造力cooperative: 協力関係confidence: 自信illuminate: 照らしているspecial: 特別reserved: 予約していたshock: ショックdiversity: 多様性immense: 大きなcalm: 穏やかなstreaming: 見えるreflect: 反映するretreat: 退社thoughtfully: 丁寧に選んだ

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Love Confessions Amid Tokyo's Snowy Valentine Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-02-15-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 東京のオフィスビルは、バレンタインデーの雰囲気に包まれていました。En: The office building in Tokyo was enveloped in the atmosphere of Valentine's Day.Ja: 窓の外には白い雪が街を覆い、オフィス内は赤やピンクの装飾で彩られています。En: White snow covered the city outside the windows, and inside the office, everything was adorned with red and pink decorations.Ja: ハルトは、デスクに座って仕事をしながら、そわそわとした気持ちでいっぱいです。En: Haruto was sitting at his desk working, his mind filled with a restless feeling.Ja: 彼の心は、バレンタインのギフトを渡すことでいっぱいでした。En: His thoughts were all about giving a Valentine's gift.Ja: ハルトは同僚のユキに密かに想いを寄せていました。En: Haruto secretly had feelings for his colleague, Yuki.Ja: 彼女は明るくて親しみやすい性格で、オフィスの人気者です。En: She was bright, approachable, and very popular in the office.Ja: しかし、ハルトはシャイで、なかなか自分の気持ちを伝える勇気がありません。En: However, Haruto was shy and lacked the courage to express his feelings.Ja: バレンタインデーに告白する絶好の機会を逃したくないと思っています。En: He didn't want to miss the perfect opportunity to confess on Valentine's Day.Ja: その日のランチタイム、観察力に優れた同僚のミカがハルトのデスクにやってきました。En: During lunch that day, a perceptive colleague, Mika, came to Haruto's desk.Ja: 「ハルト、ユキさんに気持ちを伝えるのは今しかないよ」と彼女はささやきました。En: "Haruto, there's no time like now to tell Yuki how you feel," she whispered.Ja: ミカの励ましに少し勇気をもらったハルトは、ユキのデスクにこっそりと手作りのチョコレートを置くことに決めました。En: Encouraged by Mika's words, Haruto decided to discreetly place his handmade chocolates on Yuki's desk.Ja: 午後も仕事が進む中、ユキは自分のデスクに戻りました。そして、見慣れないチョコレートを見つけます。En: As the afternoon work continued, Yuki returned to her desk and found unfamiliar chocolates.Ja: 「これ、誰が置いたのかな？」とユキは首をかしげました。En: "I wonder who left these?" Yuki tilted her head.Ja: チョコには小さなカードが添えられています。「いつもありがとう。あなたが好きです」と書かれたそのメッセージを読み、ユキは優しい微笑みを浮かべました。En: Attached to the chocolates was a small card that read, "Thank you always. I like you."Ja: そのメッセージを読み、ユキは優しい微笑みを浮かべました。En: Reading the message, Yuki smiled gently.Ja: その瞬間、ハルトは意を決して「それは僕が…」と静かに言いました。En: In that moment, Haruto quietly said, "I was the one who...".Ja: ユキは驚いてハルトを見つめますが、すぐに優しく答えました。「ありがとう、ハルトくん。とても嬉しいわ」と彼女は笑顔で言いました。En: Surprised, Yuki looked at Haruto but soon responded warmly, "Thank you, Haruto-kun. I'm very happy," she said with a smile.Ja: ミカは奥からその様子を見て、満足そうに頷きました。En: Mika watched the scene from afar and nodded in satisfaction.Ja: ハルトは初めての一歩を踏み出せたことに心の底から安堵しました。En: Haruto felt a profound sense of relief in taking his first step.Ja: 彼は気づきます。愛のために勇気を出すのは、いつでも価値のあることだということを。En: He realized that summoning courage for the sake of love is always worthwhile.Ja: オフィスの中で、冬の寒さも忘れるような、温かい瞬間が広がっていました。En: A warm moment spread throughout the office, making everyone forget the winter's chill. Vocabulary Words:enveloped: 包まれてatmosphere: 雰囲気adorned: 彩られrestless: そわそわとしたsecretly: 密かにapproachable: 親しみやすいcourage: 勇気perceptive: 観察力に優れたdiscreetly: こっそりとunfamiliar: 見慣れないtilted: 首をかしげsummoning: 意を決してprofund: 心の底からsatisfaction: 満足worthwhile: 価値のあるconvey: 伝えるresolve: 決してencouraged: 励ましにhead: 首gently: 優しいrelief: 安堵blush: 微笑みopportunity: 機会moment: 瞬間spread: 広がってchill: 寒さconfess: 告白subtle: 微妙なreflected: 反映されgesture: 仕草

Jackie Murakami, founder of Vintage Isle Digital, a systems strategy and productivity consultancy that helps solopreneurs reclaim their time, energy, and focus without burning out in the process.Through her personalised productivity method and ongoing accountability support, Jackie guides clients who identify as “recovering procrastinators and perfectionists” to create structure and balance that actually works for their real lives.Now, Jackie's journey from Ohio to Tokyo to Hawaii, all while raising twins and running her business remotely, demonstrates how resilience and intentional systems can turn chaos into calm.And while living part of the year in Japan and part in Hawaii, she continues to help entrepreneurs find that elusive middle ground between ambition and rest - proving you can do it all without losing yourself.Here's where to find more:https://vintageisledigital.comhttps://www.facebook.com/share/1Jtgi4XyF7/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-murakami-96a7778b?utm_sourc…________________________________________________Welcome to The Unforget Yourself Show where we use the power of woo and the proof of science to help you identify your blind spots, and get over your own bullshit so that you can do the fucking thing you ACTUALLY want to do!We're Mark and Katie, the founders of Unforget Yourself and the creators of the Unforget Yourself System and on this podcast, we're here to share REAL conversations about what goes on inside the heart and minds of those brave and crazy enough to start their own business. From the accidental entrepreneur to the laser-focused CEO, we find out how they got to where they are today, not by hearing the go-to story of their success, but talking about how we all have our own BS to deal with and it's through facing ourselves that we find a way to do the fucking thing.Along the way, we hope to show you that YOU are the most important asset in your business (and your life - duh!). Being a business owner is tough! With vulnerability and humor, we get to the real story behind their success and show you that you're not alone._____________________Find all our links to all the things like the socials, how to work with us and how to apply to be on the podcast here: https://linktr.ee/unforgetyourself

In Rental Family, the new Tokyo-set drama starring Brendan Fraser, writer-director Hikari poses the question: “Can fantasies and fictions ever fill the gaps left in our lives by the people we miss; the things that we long for?” It's a question the filmmaker – real name Mitsuyo Miyazaki – sets up and then resists answering in any declarative way. Instead, the film – about a washed-up American actor named Phillip who begins playing roles in the lives of strangers – treads around the topic with curiosity and empathy. Loneliness and loss, this drama seems to say, are a part of life, and sometimes we as a species go to unusual lengths in search of a balm for that pain. That's not necessarily healthy. It's not necessarily unhealthy either. It's just something that we do. And it leads to phenomena like “rental families” – a concept that really does exist in Japan, in which actors perform the role of a loved one in exchange for a fee. In today's spoiler conversation, Hikari – a former dancer and rap photographer, best known in film and TV for her work on the Netflix series Beef – joins Al to discuss what the growth of rental families in her home country of Japan says about where we're at as a society. The filmmaker breaks down how she translated the universal loneliness epidemic that the rental family industry is testament to, into this beautifully understated tale.Script Apart is hosted by Al Horner and produced by Kamil Dymek. Follow us on Instagram, or email us on thescriptapartpodcast@gmail.com.To get ad-free episodes and exclusive content, join us on Patreon.Get coverage on your screenplay by visiting ScriptApart.com/coverage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Rekindling Bonds: A Heartfelt Reunion in Snowy Hokkaido Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-02-14-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 北海道の冬。En: Winter in Hokkaido.Ja: 真っ白な雪が大地を覆い、寒さの中にも不思議なあたたかさが漂う。En: The ground is covered in pure white snow, and amidst the cold, there is a mysterious warmth in the air.Ja: ハルキは久しぶりに故郷へ帰ってきた。En: Haruki has returned to his hometown for the first time in a long while.Ja: ここは、おじいさんが始めた花農場だ。En: This is the flower farm started by his grandfather.Ja: 東京での生活を送りながら、いつも心のどこかでこの場所を想っていた。En: While living in Tokyo, he always thought of this place somewhere in his heart.Ja: サクラは温室の中で、新しい花の手入れをしている。En: Sakura is inside the greenhouse, tending to the new flowers.Ja: 赤いバラがバレンタインデーのために咲いている。En: Red roses are blooming for Valentine's Day.Ja: 彼女は長い間、ひとりで農場を守ってきた。En: She has been protecting the farm alone for a long time.Ja: ハルキが去った後、責任感に押し潰されそうな日々もあった。En: After Haruki left, there were days when she felt overwhelmed with responsibility.Ja: でも、彼女にはユキがいる。En: But she has Yuki.Ja: まだ中学生のユキは、いつも家族を繋ぐことを考えている。En: Yuki, still in middle school, always thinks about keeping the family together.Ja: 「お兄ちゃん！」ユキが元気にハルキを迎える。En: "Oniichan!" Yuki cheerfully greets Haruki.Ja: 「会えて嬉しいよ。温室に行こうよ。サクラ姉も待っているよ。」En: "I'm so happy to see you. Let's go to the greenhouse. Sakura ane is waiting for you too."Ja: 温室に入ったハルキは、あたたかさと花の香りに迎えられる。En: When Haruki enters the greenhouse, he is greeted by warmth and the fragrance of flowers.Ja: しかし、サクラの顔を見ると少し緊張する。En: However, when he sees Sakura's face, he feels a bit nervous.Ja: 彼女の目は、少し冷たく見えた。En: Her eyes seemed somewhat cold.Ja: 「おかえり、ハルキ」と、彼女は静かに言った。En: "Welcome back, Haruki," she quietly said.Ja: それでも、彼は決意した。今回の訪問は特別なものでなければならない。En: Still, he was determined. This visit had to be special.Ja: 日が沈んで、夜が訪れた。En: The sun set, and nightfall came.Ja: 三人は、ユキが準備したバレンタインデーの小さなパーティを開く。En: The three of them had a small Valentine's Day party prepared by Yuki.Ja: キャンドルがテーブルに並び、手作りのチョコレートがハート型になっている。En: Candles lined the table, and handmade chocolates were shaped like hearts.Ja: 和やかな雰囲気の中で、突然サクラが声を荒げて言った。En: In the tranquil atmosphere, suddenly Sakura raised her voice.Ja: 「どうして帰ってこなかったの？」En: "Why didn't you come back?"Ja: ハルキは驚いたが、謝ることにした。En: Haruki was surprised but decided to apologize.Ja: 「ごめん、サクラ。ずっと仕事に忙しくて。でも、そんな言い訳はしたくない。これからはもっと協力したい。」En: "I'm sorry, Sakura. I've been so busy with work. But I don't want to make excuses. From now on, I want to help more."Ja: 涙がサクラの頬を伝った。En: Tears ran down Sakura's cheeks.Ja: 「私も辛かった。でも、一緒に頑張りましょう。」En: "I had a hard time too. But let's work hard together."Ja: ユキはその様子を見て、幸せそうに笑った。En: Yuki watched them with a happy smile.Ja: 「よかった...お兄ちゃん、お姉ちゃん。」En: "That's great... Oniichan, Oneechan."Ja: その夜、星空の下で三人は約束した。En: That night, under the starry sky, the three of them made a promise.Ja: これからは家族としてもっと時間を大切にしよう、と。En: From now on, they would cherish their time together as a family more.Ja: ハルキは故郷との絆を強く感じ、サクラは肩の荷が少し軽くなった。En: Haruki felt a strong bond with his hometown, and Sakura felt a little less burdened.Ja: ユキはそんな二人を見て、次の家族の集まりを楽しみにしていた。En: Watching the two, Yuki looked forward to the next family gathering.Ja: 農場には、また新しい春が訪れるだろう。En: A new spring would surely come to the farm again. Vocabulary Words:amidst: 中にもmysterious: 不思議なtending: 手入れをしているblooming: 咲いているoverwhelmed: 押し潰されそうなfragrance: 香りnervous: 緊張するtranquil: 和やかなapologize: 謝るburdened: 肩の荷が少し軽くなったamid: 中でcheerfully: 元気にdetermined: 決意したgathering: 集まりresponsibility: 責任感cherish: 大切にしようstarry: 星空hard time: 辛かったbond: 絆nightfall: 夜が訪れたgreenhouse: 温室line: 並びexcuse: 言い訳promise: 約束truly: 本当にsibling: 兄弟姉妹return: 帰ってきたfarewell: 別れprotection: 守ってきたanticipate: 楽しみにしていた

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We speak to a Singapore family who are looking for a Tokyo holiday home that they can rent out profitably when not in use. What is the right way to approach such a purchase, what would management look like, and how can we help them?

In the spirit of Carnival season, here's a special bonus rebroadcast of our Mardi Gras Super-Sized Special released in January 2025 about a unique connection between New Orleans, Japan & Mardi Gras that took place in 2024! ++++++2024 was a special year for Carnival and the Japan-New Orleans connection! Lafcadio Hearn's life & works inspired the theme for Rex Parade 2024: "The Two Worlds of Lafcadio Hearn - New Orleans & Japan". But why Hearn? What went into the float design? What other ways has Hearn left a lasting impact on both New Orleans & Japan? Find out today with a super-sized special Mardi Gras bonus episode, featuring insights from Rex historian/archivist Will French & historian/archivist emeritus Dr. Stephen Hales, Royal Artists float designer/artistic director Caroline Thomas, Lafcadio Hearn's great grandson Bon Koizumi,  legendary chef John Folse, Captain of the Krewe of Lafcadio John Kelly, JSNO's resident Lafcadio Hearn expert Matthew Smith, and even the Mayor of Matsue Akihito Uesada! Get ready for Mardi Gras 2025 by reflecting on this unique connection between New Orleans & Japan!------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ Music Credits ------Background music provided by: Royalty Free Music by Giorgio Di Campo for Free Sound Music http://freesoundmusic.eu FreeSoundMusic on Youtube  Link to Original Sound Clip------ Audio Clip Credits ------Thanks to Dominic Massa & everyone at WYES for allowing us to use some of the audio from the below Rex Clips:Segment about Royal Artist & Float DesignFull 2024 Rex Ball Coverage (Krewe of Lafcadio/Nicholls State segment)Thanks to Matsue City Hall & Mayor Akihito Uesada for their video message below:Message from Matsue Mayor Akihito Uesada------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode!Support your favorite NFL Team AND podcast! Shop NFLShop to gear up for football season!Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan! ------ Past KOJ Hearn/Matsue/History Episodes ------30 Years, 2 Cities: The 2024 New Orleans-Matsue Exchange ft. Katherine Heller & Wade Trosclair (S6E11)From Tokyo to Treme: A Jazz Trombone Tale ft. Haruka Kikuchi (S6E10)Foreign-Born Samurai: William Adams ft. Nathan Ledbetter (Guest Host, Dr. Samantha Perez) (S5E17)Foreign-Born Samurai: Yasuke ft. Nathan Ledbetter (Guest Host, Dr. Samantha Perez) (S5E16)Explore Matsue ft. Nicholas McCullough (S4E19)Jokichi Takamine: The Earliest Bridge Between New Orleans & Japan ft. Stephen Lyman (S4E13)The Life & Legacy of Lafcadio Hearn ft. Bon & Shoko Koizumi (S1E9)Matsue & New Orleans: Sister Cities ft. Dr. Samantha Perez (S1E2)------ Links about Rex ------2024 Rex Parade/Float PDF with Full DesignsCaroline Thomas's Website------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event CalendarJoin JSNO Today!

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Alright, whether you are in a closet or in Tokyo let's clear the air here with some sold cold, easy treats. We get deep into history and call Mr. Etymology on his vacation to taste 12 cool cakes and debate The Useless Pumpkins. I'll tell you right now, if you don't like the word 'moist' you aren't going to like this episode because M & M taste opera cakes, cheese cakes, cream cakes, tree cakes and tea cakes before naming their favorite glycerides, bugbears and jingle hits finally ending the episode with a brazen bowl selection. JustOneCookbook Castella Cake    Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackMatthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight DinersProducer Abby's WebsiteListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Faders, buckle up. Welcome to and other action-packed Got Faded Japan, Episode 801, and this one is an absolute game-changer! Johnny is coming to you straight from Tokyo with a living legend behind the lens, DENIZ DEMIR. If you know photography, you know Deniz. If you don't… this episode is about to blow your mind wide open. DENIZ isn't just taking photos, he's opening portals. Every shot pulls you into a world you didn't expect, didn't plan for, and won't forget. His images don't just capture faces; they capture souls, movement, tension, silence, and stories. Scroll his Instagram and suddenly you're somewhere else,  emotionally, spiritually, visually, with DENIZ as your fearless ringleader. In this episode, Johnny and DENIZ dive deep into: The mindset and process behind DENIZ's iconic shots His unique techniques and creative philosophy How he consistently creates images that hit you in the chest His wildly popular photography workshops in Japan What it really takes to level up from photographer to visual storyteller Whether you're a seasoned shooter, an aspiring pro, or someone who just loves powerful imagery, this is a must-listen episode, especially if Japan is calling your name.

It's time for a new episode covering Hallmark's latest romantic adventure set in the heart of New York City.ABOUT THE WAY TO YOUNew Yorkers Emma and Conrad agree to help each other find their missed connections after a subway blackout. Their search might lead to love, but not where either of them expects to find it.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR THE WAY TO YOUFebruary 7, 2026 | Hallmark Movies NowCAST & CREW OF THE WAY TO YOUKim Matula as EmmaAaron O'Connell as ConradBRAN'S THE WAY TO YOU SYNOPSISEmma is hanging out with Leo, her friend (and ex-boyfriend). She's a gallerist and he's an artist — tale as old as time.We then meet Conrad, who's talking with a co-worker about love. Both Emma and Conrad are single and ready to mingle. Emma's sister encourages her to get out of her comfort zone when it comes to dating, and she comes up with an idea: hop on the subway to the financial district during the morning commute to meet a “man in finance.”So Emma wakes up early to catch the train. And who else is up early and hopping on the subway? Conrad.While walking toward the platform, Conrad finds a book on the floor. He tracks down the woman who dropped it — and it's not Emma, it's someone else. But sparks are sparking. When she walks away, he decides to go after her. They talk on the train and it's going great.Emma is also on the train when coffee gets spilled on her. Then the train suddenly stops — it's a blackout! Emma and coffee guy are hitting it off. Conrad and book girl are hitting it off. It's meant to be!The next day, Conrad can't stop thinking about the girl from the train, so he puts an ad in the paper asking to meet his missed connection.Emma sees it and thinks it might be about her, so she shows up — only to realize it's not coffee guy. She's bummed, but agrees to help Conrad find the mystery girl.As they start hanging out more, the sparks obviously begin between the two of them — even though they're supposed to be helping each other find their missed connections. When Conrad finds out Emma wants to meet a man in finance, he introduces her to his co-worker. He's fine… but he's not Conrad.One night while they're out for drinks with her sisters and brother-in-law, Emma spots the train girl. She recognizes her because of the unique ring she's wearing. Reluctantly, Emma tells Conrad — even though she clearly wants to be with him.The girl's name is Simone, and she and Conrad start dating.Emma starts giving the co-worker more of a chance, and they all end up at a work gathering together — Emma with the co-worker, Conrad with Simone. That's when Emma realizes she only wants to be with Conrad. And Conrad starts realizing he's only into Emma.Conrad is about to leave for Tokyo for six months and wants to text Emma, but isn't sure what to say. He starts typing “I miss you,” but only gets as far as “I miss” before his ride shows up — and he accidentally sends it.Emma decides to just call him when he pulls up. She tells him she likes him. He tells her he likes her too. They kiss.And then she agrees to go to Tokyo with him.Naturally, the movie ends with more kissing. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Colonel Grant Newsham. Newsham details Sanae Takaichi's landslide victory, attributing it to her clear leadership, economic plans, and commitment to strengthening Japan's defense and U.S.ties.1930 TOKYO

Send us a text!I'm joined by listener-turned-guest Major Dr. Zach Hicks, an Air Force physician living in Japan, to talk  how Apple's translation tech is making daily life in Tokyo not just possible, but actually kind of magical. We dive into using AirPods for real-time translation, navigating Japan without speaking the language, and why this stuff feels like a genuine sci-fi breakthrough. Along the way, we wander into raising kids overseas, Japanese culture shock, aviation anxiety, flying in military cargo planes, and why understanding how airplanes work might make you more nervous, not less. It's a classic CultCast off-topic episode: part tech, part travel, part existential aviation dread — and a reminder that some of the best conversations come straight from the listener community.

RUNDOWN   Mitch and Hotshot Scott open Episode 370 trying to process the strange calm that followed the Seahawks' 29–13 Super Bowl win, debating whether a championship can feel almost too controlled. The conversation reflects on Seattle's sustained success over the past two decades, Sam Darnold's improbable Super Bowl run, and why early power rankings already underrating the Seahawks feel laughably disconnected from reality. Ray Roberts joins Mitch Levy to explain why he never wavered in his Super Bowl prediction, breaking down how Seattle's physical dominance, defensive structure, and commitment to the run made the Patriots non-threatening from the opening drive. Ray details why the game was effectively decided by halftime, how Kenneth Walker and the offensive line wore New England down, and why this Seahawks team's rare level of connectedness separated them from past contenders. Jason Puckett joins Mitch to break down why the Seahawks' Super Bowl 60 win unfolded almost perfectly according to script, from defensive domination to a controlled, mistake-free performance by Sam Darnold. Puck explains how Seattle's pass rush, disguised coverages, and relentless pressure overwhelmed New England, while Kenneth Walker's patience and explosiveness anchored the offense. Mitch is joined by Brady Henderson and Jacson Bevens for a celebratory Seahawks No-Table following Seattle's 29–13 win over the Patriots in Super Bowl 60. The conversation looks ahead to roster decisions and whether this Mike Macdonald defense deserves comparison to the Legion of Boom. Mitch reconnects with Professor Slick to relive the Seahawks' Super Bowl 60. Slick reflects on where this title ranks among the greatest moments of his sports-fan life, why national media missed the story entirely, and how Seattle's defense and Kenneth Walker controlled the game from start to finish. Calling in from Tokyo after travel chaos rerouted him from Sapporo, Danny O'Neil joins Mitch to break down the Seahawks' 29–13 Super Bowl 60 win. The conversation dissects Seattle's defensive dominance, Michael Dickson's hidden-impact special teams performance, Devin Witherspoon's breakout night, and how this unit compares stylistically — but not structurally — to the Legion of Boom.   GUESTS   Ray Roberts | Former Seahawks offensive lineman and Seahawks Radio Network analyst Jason Puckett | Seattle sports radio host and founder of The Daily Puck Drop Brady Henderson | ESPN Seahawks reporter Jacson Bevens | Seahawks analyst and podcaster Professor Slick | Seattle sports commentator and longtime Seahawks fan favorite Danny O'Neil | Veteran Seattle sports columnist and longtime Seahawks analyst   TABLE OF CONTENTS   0:00 | "Did We Just Quietly Win the Super Bowl?" — Processing a Championship That Felt Inevitable 22:40 | GUEST: Ray Roberts; "It Was Over at Halftime" Ray Roberts on Why the Seahawks' Super Bowl Win Was Inevitable 44:38 | GUEST: Puck; "Exactly the Game We All Saw Coming" Puck on a Seahawks Super Bowl That Made Sense 1:06:26 | GUEST: Seahawks No-Table; Champions at the Table Breaking Down a Super Bowl Win That Never Felt in Doubt 1:34:17 | GUEST: Slick; "We Called It" Why This Seahawks Super Bowl Win Felt Shockingly Inevitable 2:03:29 | GUEST: Danny O'Neil; From Tokyo to a Title Danny O'Neil on a Seahawks Championship That Felt Inevitable