Podcasts about Tokyo

Ukraine is running desperately low on interceptor missiles, leaving its cities and people nearly defenseless against Russian missile and drone attacks. How Russia has been able to sustain those attacks has been a mystery — until now. Today, Jane Bradley, a Britain-based investigative reporter for The New York Times, explains her investigation into the spy network that has allowed the Kremlin to keep this war going. Guest: Jane Bradley, a Britain-based investigative reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  A Russian spy who used the Aeroflot office in Tokyo to smuggle high-tech weapon components into Russia has left Japan after a Times report. Operating out of a Tokyo high-rise, a military intelligence unit takes advantage of Japan's weak espionage laws to find the high-tech equipment that Russia needs to wage war. Photo: Chang W. Lee/The New York Times For more information on today's episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 2016  Brought to you by our incredible sponsor: Mars Men - For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at Mengotomars.com 00:00:00 Timestamps 00:04:25 Conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln are allegedly not great for sailors 00:21:55 Revisiting “Sexsomiacs,” a bullshit trend that is on the rise amongst horny men who are full of shit 00:31:30 NASA forced to debunk viral claim about the Earth losing gravity for 7 seconds on August 12th 00:34:20 Shinto Shrine in Tokyo is outlawing cosplay costumes on the grounds it's disrespectful  00:39:55 Taylor Farms now linked to Salmonella outbreak in their Jalapenos 00:41:15 Penis pump causes bomb scare in Washington DC For more head over to patreon.com/hardfactor for weekly bonus episodes and most importantly HAGFD! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Aug. 14. Meatpacking giant Tyson Foods is planning to close a major beef processing plant, its latest bid to cut costs as the industry tries to cope with a yearslong cattle shortage. Plus, President Trump turns to tariffs to try and reshore drone production. And WSJ South Asia bureau chief Tripti Lahiri takes us inside the frantic scramble for work in India, where thousands of young people are competing for each new job. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: • First up—Secretary of War Pete Hegseth says the United States can maintain its naval blockade of Iran indefinitely, signaling that Washington may be preparing for a prolonged economic war of endurance with Tehran. • Later in the show—Taiwan holds massive invasion drills as tensions with China rise, testing everything from civilian air-raid responses to the coast guard's role in stopping an amphibious assault. • Plus—Russia pounds Ukraine's largest grain-export port on the Danube as President Zelenskiy warns Kyiv still needs more Patriot missiles before winter. • And in today's Back of the Brief—Vladimir Putin visits a disputed island claimed by Japan, adding fresh pressure on Tokyo as Russia, China and North Korea increasingly close ranks. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.  YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Superpower: Head to https://Superpower.com and use code PDB at checkout for $20 off your membership. Get 100+ biomarkers tested every year, plus a personalized health plan and on-demand care team. Detect early signs of 1,000+ conditions. #superpowerpod Cardiff: Get fast business funding without bank delays—apply in minutes with Cardiff and access up to $500,000 in same‑day funding at https://Cardiff.co/PDB  StopBox: Get firearm security redesigned and save 10% off @StopBoxUSA with code PDB10 at https://stopboxusa.com/PDB10#stopboxpod  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The army said it was acting to protect residents in Qusra and that it had demolished two illegal settler outposts. The mayor of Qusra says the village in the occupied West Bank has been declared a closed military zone. Also: Russia's president Vladimir Putin visits an island claimed by Japan - causing sharp criticism from Tokyo; Romania shuts down its only nuclear power plant because of low water levels in the Danube; why vultures are becoming endangered in West Africa; and Cameroon and Malawi make the final of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, as the hosts Morocco crash out.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk Photo: Palestinians observe Israeli soldiers during a raid in the town of Qusra, south of Nablus, West Bank, 13 August 2026. Credit: EPA/Shutterstock

John is joined by Michael K. Young, Professor of Law and Former President of Texas A&M University, the University of Washington and the University of Utah.  They discuss Michael's career in higher education, starting with his years at Columbia Law School, including the two and a half years that he was a visiting Professor at the University of Tokyo, his establishment of the East Asian Legal Studies Center at Columbia and continuing through his service at the State Department where he negotiated treaties involving trade, international environmental law, human rights, and the terms under which Germany was unified.  They then discuss Michael's tenure as Dean of George Washington Law School and the University of Utah and, later, President of the University of Utah, the University of Washington, and Texas A&M University. Michael describes his current role at a research center that is preparing the entire educational system, from primary school through university, for the futuristic megacity project in Saudi Arabia called NEOM.  Michael explains how his training as a lawyer helped him perform in these leadership positions by always maintaining his focus on the ends he is trying to achieve, the purpose of the institution and  seeing both sides of each issue.  Michael also explains several leadership lessons he has learned including that leaders need to genuinely listen and convey that they have listened, keep everyone focused on the institution's mission, spread credit generously and take blame when thing go wrong.  Finally, John and Michael discuss the current controversies over free speech at American campuses.  Michael shares his approach to handling volatile situations with controversial speakers.Podcast Link: Law-disrupted.fmHost: John B. QuinnProducer: Alexis HydeMusic and Editing by: Alexander Rossi

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#241 - Your life can change in less than two months, and then you're left staring at the silence. Derrik Dyka knows that shock firsthand. After his wife of 24 years is diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer, everything moves fast and then stops. Derikk describes freezing, losing his footing, and realizing that without a normal routine to return to, grief can turn into a kind of paralysis.Then his twin sons give him an unexpected assignment: “Go be James Bond.” That challenge kicks off a solo travel reset across Asia, starting with Tokyo, where the crowds somehow feel isolating, and then shifting to the Philippines, where simple warmth from strangers and daily open water swimming bring him back to himself. We talk about why connection matters more than the destination, why traveling alone changes how you relate to the world, and how small risks can open big doors.Derikk also shares the deeper thread he only recognized while writing his memoir, Good Grief Travel: the real journey is curiosity, community, and resilience. From a spontaneous friendship with a swim guide to a surreal night at a rural China birthday party where no one shares a language but everyone shares laughter, his stories make a strong case that healing can be built from tiny human moments. We close with practical ways to participate in life again, from walking daily and calling your people to learning your neighbors' names and setting the table to see who shows up.If this conversation helps, subscribe to the show, share it with someone who needs it, and leave a rating or review so more people can find these stories.To learn more about Derrik and get a copy of his memoir check out goodgrieftravel.com. You can also give him a follow on Instagram @good.grief.travel.To learn more about me and see clips from past, present, and future shows give me a follow on Instagram @humanadventurepod.Want to be a guest on The Human Adventure? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/journeywithjakeXploreum connects you with authentic wilderness expeditions led by trusted local experts. Browse real adventures, book directly with experienced guides, and get $200 off your first trip using code HumanAdventure2026 at xploreum.io/humanadventure. 

Why are so many tunnels in Japan considered haunted? In this episode of Supernatural Japan, we descend into three of the country's most notorious haunted tunnels: Kyoto's eerie Kiyotaki Tunnel, Tokyo's Sendagaya Tunnel beneath a cemetery, and the mysterious Old Komine Tunnel in Hachioji. We explore the ghost stories, urban legends, tragic histories, and reported supernatural encounters associated with these dark passageways, while examining why tunnels around the world have become natural settings for ghost stories. From mysterious apparitions and unexplained sounds to Japanese folklore and the psychology of fear, discover why entering a tunnel can feel like crossing into another world. Website: supernaturaljapan.com Instagram: @supernaturaljapan Get lots of Premium and Exclusive Content and Ad-free Episodes! Premium membership: @patreon  Support on: @BuyMeACoffee Tales from Kevin (my expat diary podcast) Connect with Supernatural Japan: Instagram: @supernaturaljapan Facebook: @SupernaturalJapan BlueSky: @MadForMaple X: @MadForMaple YouTube: @BusanKevin Email: supernaturaljapan@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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It's ev.news Briefly for Wednesday 12 August 2026, only todays headlines and nothing else, in just 4 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.Patreon supporters fund this show, get the episodes ad free, as soon as they're ready and are part of the ev.news Community. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/evnewsKIA PRICES 2027 EV3 IN US FROM $29,890Kia will sell the EV3 in America starting at $29,890 for the Light front-wheel-drive model, with up to 321 miles of EPA-estimated range on the long-range version, five trim levels, and a standard NACS port for Tesla Supercharger access. The entry-level electric SUV offers front-wheel drive with 201 horsepower, all-wheel drive with 261 horsepower, or a GT variant at 288 horsepower, with AWD costing an extra $3,200 on most trims.BRITAIN'S USED EV SALES RISE 67% TO 110,761 IN SECOND QUARTERBritain's used EV market surged 67% to 110,761 sales in the second quarter of 2026, capturing a record 5.5% share of the used car market and claiming one in every 18 second-hand purchases. Electric cars nearly doubled their market penetration from 3.3% a year earlier as traditional petrol and diesel vehicles continued to dominate with 86.7% of transactions.USED EV VALUES RISE 1.6% IN JULY, FOURTH STRAIGHT MONTHLY GAINThree-year-old battery electric vehicles in the UK gained 1.6% in value during July, marking their fourth consecutive month of growth since March and a cumulative 7% increase of roughly £1,500 per car. Fleet EVs like the Peugeot 208 Electric, Mercedes EQB, VW ID.4, and Tesla Model Y now sell within 14 days, positioning them as the fastest-selling used cars in the market.AUSTRALIAN EV SALES DOUBLE AS PETROL HITS $2.53 A LITREElectric vehicle sales in Australia more than doubled in the second quarter of 2026 as unleaded petrol reached a record $2.53 per litre, making up one in five new cars sold. Market share for fully electric vehicles climbed from 12.25% to over 21% in the first half of 2026, driven primarily by fuel prices rather than policy.EVGO OPENS 350KW FLAGSHIP CHARGING SITE IN DETROIT WITH MEIJER AND GMEVgo opened a 350kW flagship charging station in Detroit with 12 CCS and NACS stalls beneath a canopy, capable of delivering a full charge in as little as 15 minutes and accommodating vehicles towing trailers through pull-through access. The site represents EVgo's vision for charging infrastructure, with the company expecting more than 100 flagship locations online by the end of 2026 after building nearly 2,400 stalls nationwide with GM's backing.GERMAN INSURER REPORTS 12% OF PRIVATE CAR SWITCHES GO ELECTRICGerman insurer HUK Coburg reported that 12% of private vehicle changes switched to battery-electric cars in the second quarter of 2026, more than double the pre-war rate of 6.3%, with 24% of licence holders citing fuel prices since the Iran conflict as motivation. Germany registered 368,000 new BEVs in the first half of 2026 (48% more than 2025) for a 24.8% market share, while Tesla's share among switchers jumped from 5.6% to 12.2% and German brands lost ground except in the used market.SAMSUNG SDI BUYS GM'S 49.99% STAKE IN INDIANA BATTERY VENTURESamsung SDI has acquired General Motors' 49.99% stake in SynergyCells, the Indiana battery venture formed in 2024, citing slower-than-expected EV demand and pivoting the plant to produce cells and modules for energy storage systems rather than GM vehicles. The $3.5 billion venture will still open in 2026, though Samsung SDI and GM have signed a separate agreement to develop next-generation prismatic cells together for possible future EVs.TOKYO RAISES EV SUBSIDY TO 1.3 MILLION YEN PER VEHICLETokyo's metropolitan government raised its electric vehicle subsidy to 1.3 million yen per vehicle with no purchase limit, stackable with national incentives and bonuses for vehicle-to-load capability, charging equipment installation, renewable energy, and solar power usage. The scheme grades manufacturers by subsidy level—Toyota, Nissan, and Honda receive 400,000 yen while BYD receives only 100,000 yen in Tokyo—allowing buyers to potentially pay as little as 2.2 million yen for a 4.8 million yen Toyota bZ4X after stacking both subsidy tiers.FORMULA E SPLITS INTO TWO RACE FORMATS FROM 2026/27From the 2026/27 season, Formula E will run two distinct race formats: the E-Prix Unleashed as a 30-minute sprint with high downforce and no mandatory pit stop, and the conventional E-Prix as a 45-minute race with low-downforce aerodynamics and compulsory pit stops. The split reflects the capabilities of the new GEN4 car, which features permanent all-wheel drive, up to 600kW output, and 0-62 mph acceleration in roughly 1.8 seconds.V ENGINEERING BUILDS 12.4KWH REPLACEMENT BATTERY FOR MCLAREN P1V Engineering, a McLaren specialist based in Berkshire, has developed Project Continuum, a replacement high-voltage hybrid battery for the P1 that stores 12.4kWh compared to the original 4.72kWh while weighing 23kg less and requiring no rewiring. Customer installations will begin in spring 2027 for cars across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and the United States, addressing the 2010-era battery's deterioration after approaching 16 years in service.

0-15:00 Sumo News. Financial bonus for rikishi, ticket price changes for Tokyo tournaments, health updates, and retirement news 15:00 - 31:00 This week, we're revisiting a captivating sumo rivalry. The competition between Ichyyamamoto and Wakatoka Kage is as intriguing as it gets. One wrestler is known for his serious dedication. The other is a devoted fan, creating a unique dynamic that sets them apart in the sumo world. BINGO! More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game at http://www.sumokaboom.com We play Sumo BINGO every basho, and it's always free. We give away sumo merch to our winners with the help of our sponsors Big Sumo Fan and Cheeky Sumo. • http://Bigsumofan.com is an online sumo merch store based in US, and they ship to over 30 countries. http://www.bigsumofan.com • Cheeky Sumo is an online sumo-inspired apparel and merch company that aims to celebrate, educate, and support the sumo community with cheeky designs and training gear. Laugh at their fun graphics and proudly rep your sumo spirit - because sumo's got more than just power - it's got personality! http://www.cheekysumo.com • Support Sumo Kaboom with a one-time donation or become a monthly member at Ko-fi https://ko-fi.com/sumokaboom. Monthly members are entered into drawings for sumo merch. Twitter and TikTok @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/SumoKaboomPodcast • Check out our Sumo Kaboom tshirts and sweatshirts at Bonfire.com/sumokaboom • Ever wonder where we get our research? Check out the Show Notes section of our website.

Neal nerds out on tacos with Mauricio Velázquez de León - Mexico City-born writer-turned-publisher, founder of Duo Press, and author of An Illustrated Guide to Tacos and Burritos, a serious cookbook drawn like a comic book, out August 11. They trace tacos from 7000 BC southern Mexico to fine taquerias in Tokyo and Norway, unpack why the burrito is actually a California invention, and get into Duo Press's backwards publishing model - concept first, author second. Mauricio makes the case that tacos are “food for the people, from the people, to the people,” defends small tacos against the supersizing trend, and hands over a short list of spots worth crossing a border for.Key topics* A serious cookbook built like a comic book* Why tacos are “food for the people”* The burrito as a California (Mission Street) invention* Duo Press's reverse model: concept first, author second* Tacos de canasta - the bicycle-basket tacos* Corn in the south, flour in the north: the tortilla map* Taco al pastor's Mexico City origins* Why bigger tacos are worse tacos* Quesabirria, Korean tacos, and the fusion waveLinks & resources* An Illustrated Guide to Tacos and Burritos (Duopress, out Aug 11)* Duo Press* Jeffrey Pilcher - Mexican-food historian (University of Toronto), writes the book's history sections* Josefina Velázquez de León - Mauricio's great-aunt, renowned Mexican cookbook authorConnect on LinkedIn* Neal Bloom * Mauricio Velázquez de León This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit risingtidepartners.substack.com/subscribe

What better way to celebrate graduating as high school Valedictorian than with an unforgettable adventure across South Korea and Japan?In this episode of The Travel Tidbits Podcast, Jamie Weitl is joined by her son, Bo, to share the story of his graduation trip aboard Celebrity Millennium. Together, they reflect on two incredible weeks exploring vibrant cities, rich history, amazing food, and unforgettable experiences across Asia.From the bustling streets of Seoul to the scenic beauty of Jeju Island, the coastal charm of Busan, and historic stops in Nagasaki, Kagoshima, and Hiroshima, every destination offered something unique. They also share how an approaching typhoon forced them to pivot their plans, leading to an impromptu bullet train adventure to Kyoto before spending three unexpected days at sea. That flexibility turned into one of the biggest highlights of the trip, complete with a traditional tea ceremony, a visit to a cat café, and plenty of time exploring one of Japan's most beautiful cities.The conversation also covers visiting Mt. Fuji, navigating the excitement of Tokyo, and experiencing both Tokyo Disneyland and the world-famous Tokyo DisneySea. Bo shares his favorite snacks, the destinations he'd most like to revisit, and why cruising is one of the best ways to experience multiple countries before deciding where to return for a longer stay.If you've ever considered visiting Japan or South Korea, this episode offers firsthand tips, honest reflections, and plenty of inspiration for planning your own adventure.Plus, Jamie shares exclusive Pineapple Escapes Travel pricing on the June 20, 2027 Celebrity Millennium sailing, with savings of up to $4,000 compared to current rates. After personally experiencing this itinerary (including navigating a typhoon!), Jamie can help you plan every detail with confidence.Whether you're dreaming of Asia for the first time or looking for your next bucket-list cruise, this episode is packed with practical advice and memorable stories that will have you ready to start planning.Learn more or request a quote at: https://pineappleescapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kiwi children's clothing brand Jamie Kay has seen some noticeable growth, and it's going global. Jamie Kay opened a flagship store in Christchurch last year and now has four stores in Japan, across Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka, and another to come in 18 months. A flagship in Singapore will open in December, and there's also growing demand for the brand across the US. CEO Zion Armstrong outlines the company's next steps. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Welcome to a new episode of ASMR Sessions.In this episode, you will hear a rainy night in Tokyo.What sounds would you like to hear next time? Leave a comment in the review

Andy Roddick breaks down exactly why Canada and Cincinnati keep producing chaos. With Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner both pulling out of Cincinnati with injuries, Andy explains why rushing back for a best-of-five US Open could be a risky move. Then, former world No. 4 Holger Rune joins the show for an exclusive update on his Achilles recovery — how rehab is going, when he's targeting a return, and the new Wilson Defeyer racket in his bag. In this episode: Alcaraz & Sinner injuries and the real risk of a US Open return Why you can't replicate five-set match conditions in practice Sabalenka "searching" and a wide-open women's US Open draw Learner Tien's rise toward becoming the top American Holger Rune's full Achilles comeback update and return timeline Holger's racket switch to Wilson and how it compares to his old frame A day in the life of an injured pro: rehab, hitting partners & the grind Next week: Jason Hehir on his Novak Djokovic documentary "The Wolf in Winter" COMMENT BELOW: Who do you think is the new favorite for Cincy!?

Original airdate: March 5, 2024 What makes life feel truly meaningful? The Japanese concept of ikigai is often translated as “a reason for living,” but it goes beyond finding one grand purpose. Ikigai can be found in the small pleasures, relationships, rituals, and pursuits that give our everyday lives meaning and joy. My guest today is Ken Mogi, a neuroscientist, writer, and broadcaster based in Tokyo. He is the author of Awakening Your Ikigai and The Way of Nagomi, and has written extensively on neuroscience, Japanese culture, well-being, and the art of living. In this conversation, Ken explores the deeper meaning of ikigai and how it is woven into Japanese culture. We discuss the five pillars of ikigai, why purpose doesn't have to be tied to career or achievement, and how embracing small joys and everyday experiences can help us create a more meaningful, harmonious, and fulfilling life. If you've been searching for more purpose, joy, or meaning in your everyday life, this conversation offers a refreshing way to rethink what makes a life worth living.

Kelly and Taylor are back, but wait! Taylor hasn't watched any wrestling!So, it's up to Kelly to catch Taylor up on everything that's been going on, including the continuation of both Stardom's 5STAR Grand Prix and Tokyo Joshi's Tokyo Princess Cup, along with results from Marigold and Ice Ribbon!After that, they both preview the finals Stardom's 5STAR GP and the Tokyo Princess Cup along with the roster of Marigold's upcoming Dream Star Grand Prix!Check it out!Please follow us on BlueSky: @jbombaudioYou can support this podcast at http://redcircle.com/jumping-bomb-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome to this week's episode of Joshi'ing around WEEKLY! Eric and I are gonna cover the biggest shows, the best matches and the hottest topics in the world of Joshi on a weekly basis.Our Runsheet for this week (timestamps may vary due to ads):00:00:00 - Introduction and Chit-Chat00:34:30 - Shupro Blogs - YUNA, Itsuki Aoki & Rina00:42:55 - STARDOM 5 Star Grand Prix Days 10 & 11 Reviews02:12:20 - Marigold 9 August Ota Ward Review02:52:19 - TJPW Tokyo Princess Cup Day 4 Review03:07:15 - Sendai Girls 7 August Sendai PIT House Show & 9 August Shin-Kiba Reviews03:21:26 - INDIE ZONE: Marvelous 8 August Korakuen Hall Review04:10:37 - INDIE ZONE: Ice Ribbon 9 August Kamata Review04:19:32 - INDIE ZONE: EVO 5 August Review04:24:35 - INDIE ZONE: WAVE 1 August Review04:28:40 - INDIE ZONE: AWG 1 August Review04:36:43 - INDIE ZONE: PPP Tokyo 6 August Notes04:41:29 - INDIE ZONE: JTO Azusa Inaba Produce 7 August Notes04:46:46 - INDIE ZONE: Previews04:55:22 - Match of the Week & OutroCheck out the Social Suplex Newsletter!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.socialsuplex.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Discord!https://discord.gg/hzhvFPcV2zFollow me!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/tim-hunter.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/Hunter_S_Timsen$Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Johnny Mac shares five good news stories: International Skinny Dip Day, officially recognized by the American Association for Nude Recreation, has raised over $60,000 for the Fistula Foundation since 2019, funding surgery for about 96 women, with 571 participants at Blind Creek Nude Beach in Fort Pierce, Florida. In Rhode Island, Centerville Bank gave employees $100 gas gift cards, and many chose to donate them to Meals on Wheels to help cover fuel costs for its 26-car fleet. A 230-foot renewable-energy sailing yacht, Zero, launched in the Netherlands, using hydro generation, nearly 1,000 square feet of solar panels, wind power, and batteries to run up to two weeks. In Scotland, rescuers carried a sick Labrador, Tokyo, off a mountain; vets suspected cannabis edible ingestion. In British Columbia, a bear stole a golfer's clubs. 00:10 Skinny Dip Fundraiser01:04 Gas Cards Donated02:15 Renewable Yacht Launch03:02 Dog Mountain Rescue04:01 Bear Steals ClubsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/5-good-news-stories-happiness-and-fun--5747537/support.5 Good News Stories is a daily podcast with five positive, uplifting news stories to brighten your day. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media networkJohn also hosts Daily Comedy NewsUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media!  For Apple users, hit the banner which says Uninterrupted Listening on your Apple podcasts app. Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories' with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

In this ep we talk Trump liking BBC, RFK Jr has no gag reflex, mysterious man on Mars, a robot future, Famke Janssen put the Heisman on a fan at a Con, Elliot Page tells Jonah Hill to catch these hands, Hawaii politician gets knocked out, blind influencer mocked for dumping boyfriend for being ugly, Govt uses Flock cameras to bust guy buying weed, man dresses as Grim Reaper and stands on top of hospital, and much more! Email here: tokyoblackhour@gmail.com Check us out Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/TokyoBlackHour/   Check out the Youtube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX_C1Txvh93PHEsnA-qOp6g?view_as=subscriber Follow us on Twitter @TokyoBlackPod Get your apparel at https://tkbpandashop.com/  You can also catch us Apple Podcasts, Google Play, and Spotify Check out the mix here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=outOhNt1vBA&t=1167s Need a logo for your business go here www.fiverr.com/eyeballa/buying

Sumo Wrestling is Japan's National Sport but not something tourists often get to experience. However, Alun, now a Tokyo resident and our Japan correspondent, has been lucky enough to nab some tickets to the Nagoya Basho: an annual Grand Sumo tournament. Tune in to find out how to see this surprising and misunderstood sport LIVE.Support the show and join our Patreon community. This week, Alun shares a story of him catching a night bus that maybe only he could have caught. Trust the punctuality of Japanese public transport with your life!Need travel insurance? We recommend SafetyWing! Click here to get started: ⁠⁠⁠https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=26035801&utm_source=26035801&utm_medium=AmbassadorRequire an onward flight? Please use this fantastic flight rental service: ⁠⁠⁠https://onwardticket.com/tripologypodcast⁠⁠⁠Discord: https://discord.gg/EbgUgADjpInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tripologypodcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tripologypodcastX: https://x.com/tripologypodThank you for your continued support. It means the world.

rWotD Episode 3386: Football at the 1964 Summer Olympics – Knockout stage Welcome to random Wiki of the Day, your journey through Wikipedia's vast and varied content, one random article at a time.The random article for Tuesday, 11 August 2026, is Football at the 1964 Summer Olympics – Knockout stage.The knockout stage of the 1964 Summer Olympics football tournament was the second and final stage of the competition, following the first round. Played from 18 to 23 October, the knockout stage ended with the final held at the National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan. The top two team from each group advanced to the knockout stage to compete in a single-elimination tournament. There were eleven matches in the knockout stage, including play-offs played between the losing teams of the quarter-finals and semi-finals for extra allocated finishing positions.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:37 UTC on Tuesday, 11 August 2026.For the full current version of the article, see Football at the 1964 Summer Olympics – Knockout stage on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm generative Ayanda.

Meet Christiane, an actress based in Tokyo. She sits down to talk to us about her work in theatre in improv, performing for Japanese vs. English audiences, and her roles in projects like Death Stranding and Godzilla.--0:00 Intro0:50 Meet Christiane5:42 Coming to Japan12:52 Start in acting16:09 Start in improv25:29 Performing improv in Tokyo37:19 Role in Shin Godzilla46:10 Being scouted for Death Stranding49:45 Performing motion capture56:40 Looking back1:01:04 Support group for female actors in Tokyo1:09:28 The magic of theatre--Follow Christiane:https://www.christianebrew.com/https://www.instagram.com/christianebrew/Follow us:https://unpacking.jp/https://www.instagram.com/unpacking_japanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@unpackingjapanhttps://www.facebook.com/unpackingjapanhttps://www.youtube.com/@unpackingjapanshortshttps://www.x.com/unpacking_japanhttps://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/unpackingjapanSubscribe for more in-depth discussions about life in Japan! Interested in working at a global e-commerce company in Osaka? Our parent company ZenGroup is hiring! To learn more, check out https://careers.zen.group/en/

Have you ever wondered what it's really like to stay at a Traditional Ryokan Japan experience? In this episode, we explore one of the most memorable and culturally immersive accommodations Japan has to offer. More than just a place to sleep, a traditional ryokan combines exceptional hospitality, regional cuisine, beautifully designed tatami rooms, restorative onsen baths, and centuries of Japanese tradition into an unforgettable experience. If you're planning your first visit—or simply curious whether a Traditional Ryokan Japan stay is right for you—this episode will help you travel with confidence. We explain what a ryokan actually is, the different types of ryokan you'll encounter, and what you can expect from the moment you arrive. We also share practical etiquette tips, how kaiseki dinners and futon bedding work, what amenities are typically included, and how to choose the right ryokan based on your travel style—whether you're visiting Tokyo, Kyoto, Hakone, Tohoku, Shikoku, Kyushu, or Japan's quieter regional destinations. Whether you're searching for luxury, relaxation, authentic culture, or simply hoping to experience the warmth of Japanese hospitality, this episode is your complete introduction to Traditional Ryokan Japan. Join us as we share firsthand experiences, practical planning advice, and the reasons why a ryokan stay remains one of the highlights of every trip we take throughout Japan. Be sure to check out our Destinations and Real Japan pages for even more ideas of how to experience immersive Japan.

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“If we ever lose Saipan, repeated air attacks on Tokyo will follow. No matter what it takes, we have to hold there.”As Operation Cartwheel neutralizes Japanese forces on Rabaul, American and British leaders meet with “Forgotten Allies” in Cairo—namely China's nationalist leader Chiang Kai Shek and his diplomat wife Soong Mei-ling. The relentless pressure on Japan continues as heroes like “Merrill's Marauders" hack through Burma's jungles, securing vital supply lines and isolating the Japanese. Desperation leads to more bonsai attacks and even civilian suicides. More islands fall. The conflict reaches a boiling point at the "Marianas Turkey Shoot," and the brutal battle for Saipan, both of which aim to place Tokyo within bombing range and clear the path for Doug to return to the Philippines.____Connect with us on HTDSpodcast.com andgo deep into episode bibliographies and book recommendationsjoin discussions in our Facebook communityget news and discounts from The HTDS Gazette come see a live showget HTDS merchor become an HTDS premium member for episodes and other perks.HTDS is part of Audacy media network. Interested in advertising on the History That Doesn't Suck? Contact Audacyinc.com.

What can we learn from trees? Robert Moor thinks that the path to a well-lived life lies in trying our best to live like a tree. Branch out, prune what doesn't work, and make use of the spots where we've been injured or broken. Robert talks to Chris about his decade-long project to write a book about the wisdom of trees, which took him from a thousand year old bonsai in Tokyo to a tree-climbing teacher in England and living in the canopy of an old growth forest in Canada to try and prevent its logging. This is an adventurous, far-ranging episode about what it means to be a human and why the answer to that question might just lie in the top branches of the nearest tree.Featured guestFollow Robert Moor on Instagram, X, Bluesky and at robertmoor.com/Buy In Trees: An ExplorationConnect with the teamFollow Chris on Instagram and at chrisduffycomedy.comBuy Chris' book, Humor Me Watch How to Be a Better Human videos on YouTube at TEDPodsFollow TED on X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTokFor the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscriptsFill out our survey at bit.ly/BHSurvey6 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last time we spoke about the ending of the Second Battle of Changsha. In late September and early October 1941, Chinese commander Chen Cheng planned an operation to retake Yichang, a strategic Yangtze River city whose control was essential for protecting the approach to Chongqing. Japanese forces were pulling back from Changsha, weakened by supply problems and casualties, which created an opportunity for Chen to intensify his campaign. Yichang had been captured by Japan in 1940, a defeat that Chen carried as a personal and political burden. He therefore moved to encircle the Japanese 13th Division inside Yichang and drive it to collapse. Although the Chinese held a clear manpower advantage—fourteen divisions against the encircled Japanese—progress was slowed by stubborn fighting from prepared, entrenched positions. The battle inside the city produced desperate close-quarters combat and heavy casualties, showing how the fate of Yichang and the wider defense of Chongqing were tightly linked.    #214 War hits the Pacific 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.   The guns fell silent on October 9, 1941, as the Ninth War Zone's forces restored their pre-battle positions, marking the end of the Second Battle of Changsha. The balance sheet was grim on both sides, but it was China that bore the heavier cost. The Ninth Military Front suffered 70,672 killed, wounded, or missing. The concurrent Yichang offensive added a further 21,368 casualties to the Sixth Military Front, a force that outnumbered its Japanese opponents ten to one yet still failed to retake the city. By the time the dust settled, the Chinese army had lost nearly 100,000 men across both theatres. The Chinese command was frank, at least in private, about what had gone wrong. The Japanese had moved with a speed that recalled Blitzkrieg, advancing 130 kilometres in eleven days and withdrawing at twelve kilometres a day, catching the defenders perpetually off-balance. The 26th, 37th, 10th, and 74th Corps had been picked apart piecemeal rather than fighting in concert, the original plan to destroy the Japanese south of the Miluo River coming to nothing. Elite formations had paid a disproportionate price: the 74th Corps suffered 14,521 casualties, the 37th Corps 14,015, and the 58th Division alone lost 6,192 of its 11,907 men, nearly its entire fighting strength.   Yet none of this was the story the public would hear. On October 10th, China's National Day, radio stations announced the "Second Great Victory in Northern Hunan", the annihilation of over 40,000 enemy troops. Newspapers rushed out special editions. Congratulatory telegrams flooded in from government ministries and civic organizations. Senior officials seized on the moment: Sun Ke, Premier of the Executive Yuan, declared that the victory "laid the foundation for the counter-offensive and the recapture of Hankou and Guangzhou," while General Bai Chongxi called it "the pivotal moment for us to turn defeat into victory." Chiang Kai-shek, reading through the pages of triumphant commentary produced overnight by his propagandists, was reportedly impressed by their industry, if not convinced by their content. He had not wanted to call it a victory at all, but the political calculus was unavoidable: after four years of war, an exhausted nation needed the psychological sustenance that only "victory" could provide.   The gap between public performance and private reality was nowhere more visible than in the arrival of a twenty-two-member international press delegation on October 13th. Journalists from Britain, the United States, France, the Netherlands, Portugal, Hong Kong, and major Chinese newspapers were flown to Changsha and carefully guided through selected battlefields, where they inspected mountains of war trophies and heard testimony from soldiers and civilians. They left satisfied, presenting their war souvenirs—swords, binoculars, Japanese military flags—to their audiences back home as proof of Chinese heroism and Japanese defeat. Both China and Japan were claiming victory simultaneously. The only conclusion the foreign press could draw was that one side was lying, and it was not the side that had shown them the evidence.   Chiang Kai-shek's real verdict came at the Third Nanyue Military Conference, held from October 16 to 21. His anger was withering. He condemned his generals for their obsession with defending sprawling outer perimeter lines while leaving city centres barely fortified, a mentality so rigid, he said, that the Japanese could announce the exact time of their advance and withdrawal in advance and still execute it on schedule without interference. "Generals, what a disgrace this is!" On the failure to capture prisoners, only 263 prisoners were claimed across the entire front, of whom only 16 names were actually published, he was almost incredulous: "We can definitely defeat the enemy, capture many enemy prisoners, and seize countless enemy weapons! Even if we cannot capture ten thousand prisoners, we should at least capture a thousand! If not a thousand, then at least a hundred! But now, you don't even have ten!" The conference handed down punishments to match the rhetoric. Liao Lingqi, commander of the shattered 58th Division, was sentenced to death for desertion and shot on October 22nd. His men were so outraged that three regimental commanders resigned in protest; the division was pulled from the order of battle entirely and given three months to rebuild. Li Yutang, commander of the 10th Corps, was dismissed—though the Third Battle of Changsha would begin before his replacement could take post, and he would be reinstated to play a key role in the city's defence.   On the Japanese side, the 11th Army acknowledged 1,670 killed, 5,184 wounded, and 14 missing, far fewer than Chinese claims, though post-war regimental histories suggest the true figure was higher. Lieutenant General Anami, who had championed the operation, found himself stung by the charge that the battle had served mainly as material for Chinese propaganda. On November 23rd, he reportedly reacted with visible displeasure when someone in his headquarters said as much aloud.  Anami's annoyance was easy enough to understand, but the accusation carried a troubling degree of accuracy. The Second Battle of Changsha had yielded no decisive strategic gain and no substantial alteration in the military balance. What it did generate, rather effectively, was a story and by the autumn of 1941, stories were one of the few things China still had in plentiful supply. The most consequential struggles were taking place not along the Miluo River, but in foreign ministries and embassies, in Washington and Moscow, in the messages passing between Chongqing and London, and in the increasingly strained calculations of statesmen trying to determine, amid rapidly changing circumstances, whom to support and for how long.   For Chiang Kai-shek, the challenge was never merely military. It was structural, and had been so from the outset. He had always seen clearly, precisely because he understood China's weakness, that Japan could not be defeated by China alone. The country lacked the industrial base, the logistical reach, and after four years of relentless attrition more and more the manpower needed to force a decisive result on the battlefield. China's survival depended on making its war inseparable from the wars of other powers. Since 1937, Chiang's diplomacy had pursued that single objective: convincing enough great powers that their interests were aligned with China's, and holding that coalition together long enough for Japan to be subdued. That effort turned out to be vastly more difficult than it ought to have been.   The problem started with the international order in which the war emerged. Chiang had hoped to assemble a concert of allies willing to help defend China against Japanese aggression. He was blocked not just by the reluctance of neutral states to aid China, but by the speed with which alliances shifted in the opening years of the Second World War. He had never welcomed the prospect of a general European conflict, correctly fearing that it would push China even further to the margins of world attention. Even so, he recognized that once the lines had hardened between the imperial democracies and fascism, new alignments might become possible. From his perspective, the growing amity between Berlin and Moscow was therefore disastrous. He had been eager to draw the USSR into war against Japan. Instead, the Soviets were now effectively aligned with the Nazis, who were themselves allied with Tokyo.   The world created after Versailles had already enraged many Chinese. After all, the May Fourth demonstrations of 1919 had arisen directly from the settlement reached at the Paris Peace Conference. Yet that older order had at least possessed recognizable anchors, especially the dominance of the two great European empires and the United States. Now those empires were weakening, and no one could say with confidence what the new geopolitical order would be. For all Chiang knew, Germany might emerge as Europe's new dominant power. The early years of the European war produced a bewildering spectacle of diplomatic realignment.   The Nationalist government had previously enjoyed a short-lived flirtation with Nazi Germany. In fact, Hitler's regime continued supplying Chiang with munitions in the first months of China's war against Japan. The Anti-Comintern Pact of 1936 had theoretically joined Germany, Italy, and Japan into the Axis, but mutual distrust prevented them from forming anything like a fully coherent alliance. Chiang found it useful to imply to Western powers that he might be pushed into closer alignment with Germany, a particularly disturbing possibility for the USSR, which faced enemies in both Europe and Asia. But eventually the contradictions in German policy toward East Asia became too severe. In April 1938, Germany yielded to Japanese pressure and ended its support for China.   Britain offered little meaningful help. Neville Chamberlain became prime minister in May 1937 at the head of a Conservative-led National Government, and was quickly overwhelmed by the deteriorating European situation. If Czechoslovakia was for him a "far-off country of which we know nothing," China's fate was even more distant and obscure to many,  perhaps most  policymakers in London. The Nationalists had more success in cultivating the United States. At the Nine-Power Conference in Brussels in November 1937, the Chinese delegation failed to persuade Washington to impose sanctions on Japan and confront it directly. By the middle of 1938, however, American views were beginning to shift. As Japan pushed deeper into southern China, it became increasingly obvious that the occupied territory would be closed to foreign trade. In December 1938, Treasury Secretary Henry Morgenthau arranged a private American loan of $25 million to China, to be repaid through shipments of tung oil, a varnish product whose real importance lay not in itself, but in what the arrangement signified: a quiet American expression of faith that Chongqing would survive. Chiang also held on to the hope of an even less likely partnership. He had become fiercely anti-Communist during the 1920s, yet in the early years of the anti-Japanese war his greatest hope still rested on Soviet entry into the conflict. Soviet advisers and pilots had aided China from 1937 to 1939, but the USSR never formally declared war on Japan. Still, as Japanese aggression in northern Asia intensified, it remained possible that the Soviets would eventually be drawn in.   Then, as so often happened whenever Chiang tried to impose some control over the course of the war, events beyond China's borders altered the struggle in fundamental ways. While Western attention remained fixed on Europe's darkening horizon, a battle with major consequences for East Asia unfolded on the frontiers of Outer Mongolia, Manchukuo, and the eastern Soviet Union. Throughout much of 1938 and early 1939, one faction within the Japanese Imperial Army sought to pressure the Soviets along their eastern frontier. The USSR appeared vulnerable; Stalin's paranoid purges had executed or exiled many of the Red Army's best officers. In May 1939, fighting broke out near Nomonhan between forces from Soviet-backed Mongolia and Japanese troops from Manchukuo. Within days, both sides had reinforced heavily, until nearly 60,000 Soviet troops faced about 40,000 soldiers from the Kwantung Army. Over the next four months, until mid-September, they fought a major battle ending in a decisive Japanese defeat and establishing the reputation of General Georgi Zhukov, who would later become one of Stalin's most celebrated wartime commanders. The much-derided Soviet Army had fought with formidable effectiveness, and the result was not only a ceasefire but also a nonaggression pact between the two sides, extinguishing, in one stroke, Chiang's hopes for a Chinese-Soviet military alliance. The final blow came after developments in northern Europe. In the Winter War of 1939–1940, the Soviet invasion of Finland led Britain and France to back a motion expelling the USSR from the League of Nations. China, then a member of the League Council, declined to use its veto to block the resolution. Stalin was enraged by Chiang's failure to prevent Soviet expulsion, and mutual suspicion thereafter poisoned relations between the two leaders for the rest of the war against Japan. China would now have to continue without further major Soviet backing.   By the spring of 1940, China's position had become deeply precarious. In March, senior Japanese negotiators sought an agreement with Chiang in Chongqing, while Wang Jingwei was trying to formalize his rival Nationalist government in Nanjing. This effort, known in Chinese as the Tong Operation, and in Japanese as Operation Kiri, led to talks in Hong Kong from March 7 to 10, 1940. Militarily, the Nationalists were in grave danger: the United States remained neutral, and Europe was in chaos. Indeed, that same spring, with France seemingly near collapse, the British government also sent out discreet feelers to explore the possibility of a negotiated peace with Germany. For China, Western assistance was nowhere in sight. The Japanese judged the moment favorable for pressing Chiang toward concessions. Faced with serious danger to his regime, Chiang allowed the door to negotiation to open just slightly.   As a consequence, the Japanese delayed full recognition of Wang Jingwei's new government. Through the summer and autumn of 1940, Tokyo remained uncertain about the defector. Prominent Japanese figures such as Count Arima Yoriyasu of the Privy Council said Wang's conduct demonstrated his untrustworthiness, and Foreign Minister Matsuoka Yōsuke continued to express interest in an agreement with Chongqing. Zhou Fohai captured the defectors' frustration, men who believed they had made the highest patriotic sacrifice when he wrote: "Chongqing sees us as collaborators, we see ourselves as heroes. We think only peace can save the country — that's why we think of ourselves as heroes. If we end up classed as heroes, then China and Japan will be at peace. If we end up classed as collaborators, then China and Japan will never be at peace."That formulation conveyed something genuine about the moral dizziness of the period. Most of the defectors were not men devoid of principles; they were men whose principles had carried them to a place that history would find exceptionally hard to pardon.   The "New Fourth Army Incident" brought to a close one of the most consequential years in modern Chinese political history. The battle of ideas unfolding in 1940 was already visible to informed contemporaries. Early in 1941, US Ambassador Nelson Johnson sent Washington a detailed assessment of the Chinese political situation in reply to another report passed along by Major Evans Carlson, an American officer who had made an extensive journey through the Chinese interior. The contrast between the two documents revealed a widening split in American views of China. Carlson, together with his travelling companion, the New Zealander Rewi Alley, had become increasingly sympathetic to the Communists after visiting their territories in 1938 and admiring their discipline. Carlson described the Nationalists as moving toward "fascism," and argued that American aid should be conditioned on Chiang's government being compelled to adopt more "democratic" institutions.   Johnson strongly disagreed. It was "only normal and natural," he wrote, that the Nationalists wanted to retain power, but during the war they had established the National Political Consultative Council, in which multiple parties, including the Communists, were represented. He also noted that the CCP could publish its own newspaper in Chongqing in a way that would have been impossible before the war. One might have expected the Nationalists to use the war as a justification "to extinguish . . . all political opposition," yet instead they had chosen to "muddle along." Johnson further thought that the influence of competing cliques inside the Nationalist Party had been overstated. Chiang Kai-shek, by contrast, had "grown in stature, as he has come to be recognized as the symbol of united resistance to Japanese encroachment"; ultimately, "it is he who makes the final decisions." Johnson did agree with Carlson that Chiang's regime was hesitant to encourage a broad-based popular movement animated by anything beyond anti-Japanese feeling, though he also pointed to Nationalist cooperative programs and county-level reforms. But he rejected the idea that American support should depend on sweeping political transformation. Chiang was committed to continuing the war against Japan, and Washington should back him in that effort. In a notably farsighted passage, Johnson wrote: "It is my view that since the fall of the Manchu dynasty and the collapse of the traditional Chinese concept of government the Chinese people have been feeling their way along toward a new evolving form of government. A definitive form of government has not yet been established and may not be established for decades; it may or may not be in the form of a democracy, but it will be a type of government that will be adapted to the needs of China and its people." The tension between these two American interpretations,  Carlson's idealized belief in the Communists and Johnson's pragmatic support for Chiang was more than a minor bureaucratic dispute. It foreshadowed a debate that would dominate American foreign policy for the next decade, and would still echo when the People's Republic was proclaimed in 1949.   The disastrous experience of 1940 seemed to cast doubt on whether any future for China existed outside the Japanese Empire. As 1941 wore on, another dreadful event shook the exhausted wartime capital. On June 5, Chongqing endured roughly five hours of bombing, driving the population into air-raid shelters. In one tunnel in the Shibati district, the conditions were even worse than usual. The large shelter was supposed to have lights and electric fans, but the generators had never been connected. Inside, the air was dark, hot, and suffocating. Around ten that evening, people began emerging from the tunnel when rumors spread that the Japanese were returning with poison-gas bombs. Air-raid wardens forced people back inside, even as others were still trying to come out. Bodies toppled over one another, and panic spread as people realized they could not breathe. Over the next few hours, hundreds died underground in the darkness. The exact number was never definitively established: the official figure was 461, though a contemporary police report placed it far higher, at 1,527. What rescuers remembered most vividly were the tortured expressions of the dead, people tangled together in each other's arms as they lost consciousness, clothing ripped to shreds by desperate hands clawing at one another, and bodies so drenched in sweat that they looked as though they had been soaked in water. One survivor, Tang Zhengchang, remembered a hand reaching out from a pile of corpses and pleading, "Sir, please help me . . ." The grip on Tang's shorts was so tight that it pulled them off; he escaped the tunnel naked from the waist down. Official descriptions of the disaster were softened. Even so, the tragedy deepened the city's gloom and in a place already saturated with grief, an added layer of darkness mattered a great deal.   Yet events elsewhere would soon offer the National Government a narrow margin of hope. Late in 1940, Franklin D. Roosevelt won re-election as president of the United States. "I am not going to send your boys into any foreign wars," he had proclaimed during the campaign against Wendell Willkie. But Roosevelt and Secretary of State Cordell Hull both understood that Nazi domination of Europe posed a grave challenge to American influence there. And with China's "Open Door" to trade effectively shut by Japanese occupation, it was becoming increasingly clear that strict neutrality might not remain viable. In a 1941 report on China's domestic and foreign situation, Ambassador Johnson noted that during Germany's sweeping victories across Europe in mid-1940, the Chinese had become anxious about whether the Allies would remain committed to their cause. Britain's refusal to surrender, however, together with continuing Soviet goodwill, lifted public morale in China. People now looked toward the United States and Britain for support and felt that "victory" was "virtually theirs."   Then, on June 22, 1941, the world awoke to news that roughly three million German soldiers were advancing into the Soviet Union. Operation Barbarossa, Hitler's invasion of the USSR, dramatically overturned the nonaggression that had governed relations between the two major European dictatorships for the previous two years. It transformed the war in Europe entirely. Less obviously, it also transformed the war in Asia. Thanks to intelligence leaks, Chiang Kai-shek had already realized that war between Germany and the USSR was likely. After the neutrality treaty between the USSR and Japan was signed on April 13, 1941, Chiang predicted that the United States would be drawn into the Asian war, and even that Japan might eventually reverse course and strike the Soviet Union. If that happened, China would become the critical Asian ally of both Washington and Moscow. Stalin had been caught off guard by the German assault — largely because he ignored increasingly urgent warnings from senior colleagues receiving intelligence from well-placed spies in Germany and the Comintern, eager to preserve its alliances, now pressed the Chinese Communists to cooperate more closely with the Nationalists. On June 23, 1941, the CCP Central Committee responded with a declaration that it would "persevere in the Anti-Japanese United Front, persevere in Nationalist-Communist cooperation," and would align itself with the British, the Americans, and others resisting the "fascist rulers" of the Axis.   In Chongqing and Yan'an, the German attack on the Soviet Union was interpreted as a hopeful sign that Japan's fortunes might be beginning to turn. In Nanjing, the reaction was different. On June 22, Zhou Fohai recorded in his diary that, although the outcome "cannot be predicted," members of the Nanjing regime "all believe Germany will win and will take Moscow within two months." Zhou speculated that Japan could not easily reconcile its neutrality treaty with the USSR and its membership in the Anti-Comintern Pact, which was supposed to unite the Axis against Soviet expansionism. Still, because Germany had struck first, Japan was under no formal obligation to help. Zhou also continued to view events through a lens he had never abandoned: that of Chinese nationalism. "If Chongqing joins the Allies and they win," he wrote, "then this is good for China." If they lost, it would be disastrous for Chiang Kai-shek; but because Wang Jingwei had established a government in Nanjing under Japanese sponsorship, China now had "a foot in both boats." It was a ruthless calculation, but not a wholly dishonorable one. Zhou was not merely advancing Japanese interests. He was hedging, wagering on multiple futures in the name of a China he believed would endure beyond whatever constellation of powers happened to dominate at the moment. Whether posterity would judge that conduct prudent or collaborative was a question he could neither settle nor live to see resolved to his satisfaction.   The summer of 1941 marked a major geopolitical turning point in the war. Until then, the conflicts in China and Europe had remained separate, if desperate, struggles on the Eurasian continent. Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union now forced Japan to decide whether it too would enter war against the USSR. Debate in Tokyo was brief. Although some officials, including Foreign Minister Matsuoka, favored striking north before moving south, both the Kwantung Army and the Navy advised against helping Germany at least until Germany had succeeded in drawing substantial Soviet forces away from Siberia and into Europe. Konoye, once again prime minister, agreed. With the northern option set aside, Japanese leaders turned toward another great power instead: the United States. Japan's failure to gain further decisive momentum in China had fueled demands for broader regional expansion, especially into Southeast Asia, with its abundant oil, rubber, and other strategic resources. From 1940 onward, measures such as the pressure to close the Burma Road made it increasingly obvious that Tokyo had adopted a more aggressive posture in Asia. Unable to subdue China, Japanese policymakers chose instead to escalate the conflict still further.   Japanese political life had become ever more dominated by the unresolved war in China. As early as 1938, military expenditures consumed about 70 percent of the national budget, and that same year a National Mobilization Bill granted the government "total war control" over the zaibatsu, Japan's major industrial conglomerates. By 1940, the New Order was making itself felt throughout everyday life, with campaigns against luxury and extravagant consumption taking on new prominence. In February 1940, a parliamentarian was expelled from the Diet simply for daring to criticize the "holy war" in China. In such an atmosphere, retreat from imperial ambitions became increasingly unthinkable. That figure, 70 percent of the national budget devoted to the military is worth dwelling on, because it reveals something essential about the trap in which Japanese strategists had placed themselves. The war in China had not been won, yet abandoning it would have meant admitting a failure so severe that it would have shaken the ideological and institutional foundations of military supremacy in Japanese politics. The only apparent ways out required pushing further in: more conquest, more extraction, more expansion. The logic was brutally clear, and profoundly destructive.   The Roosevelt administration watched these developments with growing alarm. Though still formally neutral, the United States was already using Lend-Lease to provide major assistance to Britain and the Soviet Union in their struggles against Germany. It now expanded aid to China as well. On February 10, Roosevelt's representative Lauchlin Currie visited Chongqing to inform Chiang Kai-shek that the United States would soon provide $45 million in military equipment. General John Magruder, head of the small AMMISCA mission,  the American Military Mission in China had been sent to Chongqing in September 1941, as part of quiet preparation for possible Chinese entry into an alliance against Japan. The China branch of the OSS, precursor to the CIA, was led by General William "Wild Bill" Donovan, whom Roosevelt had dispatched to China in early 1941.   The Americans repeatedly tried to discourage Japan from moving south into Southeast Asia, but relations only grew more confrontational. Japan occupied the southern part of French Indochina, and in response the United States imposed an oil embargo in July 1941. The consequences were immense. Japan imported around 80 percent of its oil from the United States. Without that supply, its navy, the essential instrument for southern expansion  had reserves for perhaps eighteen months. The real question facing Tokyo, then, was not whether it must act, but how soon. Unable any longer to resist mounting military pressure for war, Konoye resigned on October 16 and was replaced as premier by General Tōjō Hideki. Tokyo accelerated its preparations for conflict with the Western powers. Planned targets included Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaya, the Netherlands East Indies, and the Philippines. I should note, if you want to learn about all of this history in more detail, you can go check out the pacific war channel on youtube. I have a chronological series that is just now talking about events like the Japanese invasion of french indochina and the road to pearl harbor.   Throughout the autumn of 1941, increasingly desperate negotiations took place between Japan and the United States. Washington insisted that Japan withdraw from China; Tokyo was equally firm that it would do no such thing. From the Japanese point of view, the demand to leave China was not a serious negotiating position but a demand for national humiliation a call to repudiate four years of war, vast casualties, and the ideological basis of Japanese militarism in a single diplomatic act. In the end, the gulf between the two positions could not be bridged.   While civilian and military leaders in Tokyo argued over the pace at which they should move toward war, few among Japan's rulers doubted that war was coming. At the imperial conference of November 5, it was formally agreed that if no satisfactory diplomatic solution had been reached by December 1, war would follow soon after. Talks in Washington between Ambassador Nomura Kichisaburō, diplomat Kurusu Saburō, and Secretary of State Cordell Hull led nowhere. On November 26, Hull delivered a note repeating the American position that Japan must withdraw from both China and Indochina. On December 1, the imperial conference resolved to go to war; the following day, the date of attack was fixed as December 8, December 7 by American time. In one sense, this was the culmination toward which the entire previous decade had been moving. The war in China had started as a localized conflict, then expanded into a continental one, and was now about to become something larger still: a truly global war, stretching from the North Atlantic to the western Pacific. China's long, lonely resistance would suddenly gain new dimensions and new allies,  though not the ones Chiang had spent four years trying to cultivate, and not under circumstances he would have chosen.   In the early morning of December 7, 1941, the US Pacific Fleet lay anchored at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, its sailors and officers still largely asleep as dawn crept across the Pacific. The attack did not come without warning signs,  American and Japanese diplomats had been locked in increasingly desperate negotiations throughout the autumn, each side hardening its position until no room remained to maneuver. Washington had demanded that Japan withdraw from China, a condition Tokyo viewed not as a serious opening offer but as a demand for national humiliation: a call to repudiate four years of brutal war, hundreds of thousands of casualties, and the entire ideological foundation upon which Japanese militarism rested. No agreement was possible on those terms, and both sides privately knew it.   The strike force assembled in secret was formidable. Six aircraft carriers,  the Akagi, Kaga, Sōryū, Hiryū, Shōkaku, and Zuikaku had sailed under strict radio silence across the North Pacific, launching their aircraft in two successive waves before the American base had any meaningful chance to respond. The first wave of approximately 183 planes swept in just before 8 a.m., targeting the rows of battleships moored along Battleship Row and the military airfields at Wheeler, Hickam, and Ford Island simultaneously, ensuring that American aircraft could not scramble in time to mount an effective defense. A second wave of roughly 170 planes followed less than an hour later, pressing the attack on damaged ships and harbor installations.   The destruction was staggering. The battleship Arizona suffered a catastrophic magazine explosion after a armor-piercing bomb penetrated her forward decks, killing nearly 1,177 of her crew in minutes, almost half of the total American dead from the entire attack. The Oklahoma capsized after being struck by multiple torpedoes. The West Virginia and California sank at their moorings. In total, seventeen vessels were damaged or destroyed, and the vast majority of military aircraft at the nearby airfields were caught on the ground and obliterated before they could take flight. Around 2,400 Americans were killed and another 1,100 wounded, making it the deadliest single attack on American soil or territory in the nation's history to that point.   Yet the attack was not a complete strategic success for Japan. The US Pacific Fleet's aircraft carriers, the vessels that would ultimately decide the naval war in the Pacific happened to be at sea that morning and escaped unharmed. The harbor's fuel storage and repair facilities were also left largely intact, allowing the fleet to reconstitute faster than Japanese planners had anticipated. What Japan achieved in tactical devastation, it partly squandered in strategic miscalculation. The attack ended American neutrality instantly and irrevocably. The following day, President Roosevelt addressed Congress, calling December 7 "a date which will live in infamy," and within hours the United States declared war on Japan. For China, after more than four years of fighting alone, the blow that devastated Pearl Harbor paradoxically carried a thread of desperate hope at last, the great power Chiang Kai-shek had spent years trying to draw into the conflict had arrived, not under circumstances he would have chosen, but arrived nonetheless. 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. After years of fighting, China's situation darkened in 1941 with intense bombing of Chongqing and fears of poison-gas attacks. Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union in June shifted alliances and pressured Japan toward wider war. Japan escalated plans for Southeast Asia, suffered an oil embargo, and negotiations with the United States broke down over withdrawing from China and Indochina. Then the Pearl Harbor attack began the Pacific War.

We test a new recording setup, nerd out on an electronics repair game, then use it as a springboard to talk about right to repair and why fixing things feels harder in the US than it should. We also run a career retrospective on our biggest pivots, what we might have done differently, and why fulfillment often beats the “safe” path. • trying a new podcasting platform and accepting the risk of a messy test • a Tokyo repair shop game that captures the joy of tinkering without the wait • why parts access and repair markets shape consumer behavior and e-waste • reflecting on career forks without spiraling into dwelling • engineering versus sales engineering and how culture fit changes everything • leaning into soft skills, systems thinking, and product management • choosing challenge over comfort and what that reveals about motivation • leaving the corporate ladder to build something tangible and small-team focused • age perception inside big companies and how it can cap promotions • the Bitcoin mining story we still regret Hey, and uh, if you like the nothing that we do, you could support the show… if you're not a member of our Patreon, you can join it by clicking the link… And if you're not into lights, we're gonna have to join our Discord… We're on YouTube, we're on Instagram, we're on all the podcast platforms… buy a baby onesie.Support the showClick/Tap HERE for everything Corporate StrategyElevator Music by Julian Avila Promoted by MrSnoozeDon't forget ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it helps!      

In a world built to fragment your attention, one news app made the opposite bet: fewer ads, trusted sources, and users who actually stay. In this episode, we speak with Ramesh Ramalingam, VP of Product at SmartNews, about how a Japanese news app was rebuilt — not ported — for American users. Ramesh explains why SmartNews users spend 20 minutes per session, why 79% of them don't switch to another screen while reading, and how that focus turns into brand recall for advertisers. He also covers contextual targeting without cross-web tracking, why the product looks different in Tokyo than in Los Angeles, and how a revenue-share model keeps publishers in the loop. If you work in product, app growth, or media monetization, this is a conversation about building for engagement quality rather than scale. Today's topics include: Engagement over scale — 20-minute average sessions and why 79% of users stay undistracted Monetization model — native brand and performance advertising, programmatic where it fits, plus SmartNews+ subscriptions in Japan Brand safety and privacy — contextual targeting, first-party data, and third-party validation instead of invasive tracking Japan to US expansion — high-density vs. clean-white-space design, local publisher partnerships, and building credibility from scratch Centralized vs. decentralized product development — core platform in Japan, market teams close to local users Links and Resources: Ramesh Ramalingam on LinkedIn Smartnews website Business Of Apps - connecting the app industry Quotes from Ramesh Ramalingam “What is interesting about SmartNews is it's not about the scale. We're talking about 50 million, but it's more about the user engagement. Our users spend on average 20 minutes in our product, which is very high.” “From an advertiser perspective, yes, they do care about the reach, but trust is the most important aspect. We don't rely on invasive tracking across the web like other platforms do. What we built is a privacy-first, brand-safe environment.” “We didn't take the Japanese app and plug it into the US. We made sure that it is customized to the user preferences in the US, and it's built for American users.” Host Business Of Apps - connecting the app industry since 2012

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: From Cherry Blossoms to Rain: A Festival's Unlikely Heroes Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-08-10-22-34-01-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 夏の日が輝く北海道の小さな町、桜が満開の時期を迎えていました。En: On a bright summer day in a small town in Hokkaido, it was the season when the cherry blossoms were in full bloom.Ja: 町の人々はオボン祭りの準備に忙しい季節です。En: The townspeople were busy preparing for the Obon festival.Ja: 桜さんは地元のコミュニティオーガナイザーとして、今年の祭りを最高のものにしたいと考えていました。En: Sakura-san, who was a local community organizer, wanted to make this year's festival the best ever.Ja: しかし、彼女は多くの仕事を任されながらも、その努力が評価されないことに悩んでいました。En: However, she was troubled by the fact that her efforts were not being appreciated despite being entrusted with many tasks.Ja: 一方、東京から引っ越してきたばかりのカイトさんは、この町に慣れようとしていました。En: Meanwhile, Kaito-san, who had just moved from Tokyo, was trying to get accustomed to the town.Ja: 彼は芸術的な才能を持っていましたが、静かな性格のため、なかなか人と打ち解けることができませんでした。En: Although he had artistic talent, he found it difficult to connect with people due to his quiet personality.Ja: 祭りの日、桜さんはボランティアの一人一人に声をかけ、心を込めて話すことに決めました。En: On the day of the festival, Sakura-san decided to speak to each volunteer and talk to them sincerely.Ja: 彼女はカイトさんにも声をかけ、彼のデザインの才能を認め、祭りのためのランタン作りをお願いしました。En: She also reached out to Kaito-san, recognized his design talent, and asked for his help in creating lanterns for the festival.Ja: カイトさんは少し不安でしたが、桜さんの優しさに触発され、協力することにしました。En: Although Kaito-san was a bit anxious, he was inspired by Sakura-san's kindness and decided to collaborate.Ja: オボン祭りの当日、町の中央公園は賑やかでした。En: On the day of the Obon festival, the town's central park was bustling.Ja: 色とりどりのデコレーションと桜の花が公園を飾り、家族や子供たちの笑顔があふれていました。En: The park was adorned with colorful decorations and cherry blossoms, and smiles were abundant among families and children.Ja: 祭りが盛り上がる中、突然の大雨が降り始め、パニックが広がりました。En: As the festival was in full swing, a sudden heavy rain began to fall, causing panic to spread.Ja: 桜さんとカイトさんはすぐに対応しました。En: Sakura-san and Kaito-san responded immediately.Ja: 屋外から室内への移動を決め、みんなで協力して飾り付けをし直しました。En: They decided to move the event indoors, and everyone worked together to redecorate.Ja: カイトさんのデザインしたランタンは、室内を美しく彩りました。En: The lanterns designed by Kaito-san beautifully illuminated the indoor space.Ja: 彼の創造力と桜さんのリーダーシップで、祭りは無事に続けられることができました。En: Thanks to his creativity and Sakura-san's leadership, the festival was able to continue successfully.Ja: 室内の祭りは大成功でした。En: The indoor festival was a tremendous success.Ja: 町の人々は、桜さんとカイトさんの努力を心から称賛しました。En: The townspeople sincerely praised the efforts of Sakura-san and Kaito-san.Ja: 桜さんは人々の感謝の言葉を受け取り、自分が評価される喜びを感じました。En: Sakura-san received words of gratitude from the people, feeling the joy of being appreciated.Ja: そして、カイトさんも町の人々に受け入れられ、安全な居場所を見つけられたと感じました。En: Kaito-san also felt accepted by the townspeople and found a secure place for himself.Ja: 祭りの終わりには、桜さんとカイトさんは笑顔を交わし、これからも一緒に何かを成し遂げていこうと心に決めました。En: At the end of the festival, Sakura-san and Kaito-san exchanged smiles, deciding to accomplish more together in the future.Ja: 彼らは町の中心に立ち、暖かな日差しの中で、新しい絆を深めました。En: They stood in the heart of the town, under the warm sunlight, deepening their newfound bond. Vocabulary Words:bloom: 満開entrusted: 任されるaccustomed: 慣れようsincerely: 心を込めてtalent: 才能create: 作りanxious: 不安adorned: 飾りabundant: あふれていましたpanic: パニックresponded: 対応しましたilluminated: 彩りましたcreativity: 創造力leadership: リーダーシップsuccessfully: 無事にtremendous: 大成功praised: 称賛しましたgratitude: 感謝の言葉appreciated: 評価されるaccepted: 受け入れられsecure: 安全なbond: 絆quiet: 静かなcommunity organizer: コミュニティオーガナイザーfestival: 祭りvolunteer: ボランティアlanterns: ランタンdecorate: 飾り付けefforts: 努力hesitate: ためらう

KATA PEMRED #63PinterPolitik.comPada akhir Juli, yen jatuh ke titik terlemah dalam empat dekade. Lalu, dalam satu malam, ia berbalik hampir enam angka. Yang membalikkannya bukan Bank of Japan sendirian.Pada 30 dan 31 Juli, Kementerian Keuangan Jepang dan Departemen Keuangan Amerika Serikat membeli yen bersama-sama. Federal Reserve Bank of New York, bertindak untuk Treasury, menjual euro untuk membeli yen. Jepang diperkirakan membelanjakan hingga 36,58 miliar dolar. Ini operasi gabungan pertama kedua negara membeli yen sejak 1998. Menteri Keuangan Amerika Serikat kemudian menyatakan pihaknya tidak akan ragu ikut serta dalam intervensi bersama berikutnya.

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William Taubman, author of McNamara at War: A New History, Part One: Taubman discusses Robert McNamara's early career and rise to power, beginning with his role as a World War II statistician on Guam. McNamara advised General Curtis LeMay on low-altitude bombing tactics that led to the devastating Tokyo firebombing, a success he later considered a moral "stain." Taubman explores his psychological need to serve "strong men," a trait tracing back to his childhood with a cold father and a mother who relentlessly pushed him to excel. After becoming one of the "Whiz Kids" who modernized Ford Motor Company, McNamara was recruited by John F. Kennedy as Secretary of Defense. He quickly became the "star" of the cabinet, guiding the administration through the Bay of Pigs and the Cuban Missile Crisis. Following JFK's assassination, McNamara immediately committed his loyalty to Lyndon Johnson, despite the friction between the Kennedy inner circle and the new president. (1)

What happens when folklore becomes too terrible to be fiction? Can you listen past the performance and find the true forensic history?Welcome back to Stories Fables Ghostly Tales. In tonight's interactive special, the Tale Teller presents an impossible challenge: "Three Waters, Dark Tides: Two Myths, One Truth."We have gathered three haunting accounts of Japan's relationship with the dark, cold element of water. One is a factual, historical tragedy; the other two are timeless legends. Your mission is to determine which of these deep, dark tides actually swept across our reality. Do not let the mythology fool you. Lock in your guess internally. Story 1: The Riverman's Debt. We travel to the muddy riverbanks of the Edo period to meet the Kappa, the bizarre, polite river imp possessing a lethal obsession with the human shiridama. Story 2: The Bailing Phantoms. We step onto a 1930s fishing trawler in the open ocean to face the Funayūrei, ghost ships manned by the victims of maritime tragedy, draped in white funeral shrouds, demanding empty dippers to flood passing vessels. Story 3: The Saint of Shinjuku. We travel to the crumbling ruins of post-war Tokyo to confront the terrifying modern legend of the sanatorium run by "Sensei," also known as "The Saint," who was whispered to perform a chilling "mercy ritual" in the nursery known as "Cold Storage." Keep your tea hot, keep your porch lights burning against the rising fog, and remember... sometimes the Saint is just a monster with a good alibi. Until next time... pleasant dreams... if you can sleep at all.Did you guess the story...correctly? I am your Tale Teller...Have a wonderful night...

Sorry for the late post! Julio and Kyle recorded a news broadcast to catch everyone up on 7/30/26!

Subscribe to Throwing Fits on Patreon. Hej! This week, Jimmy and Larry are coming to you from Copenhagen Fashion Week, cutting another on the road instant classic straight from the hotel bed on partying with the people who make your clothes only makes you wanna wear them more, armrest Klonopins, the curious case of an entire Hydro Flask evaporating at 35,000 feet, did you know planes come with built in apnea machines, the joys of working out with friends, watching real masters shop, wearing a polo and jeans to a very fancy gala, the best ramen outside of Tokyo, nothing beats some good bread and butter, embarrassingly waiting 45 minutes to eat Dua Lipa's favorite chicken sandwich, is indoor smoking actually disgusting, Georgian beer branding, Danes don't seal their floors while the Dutch steal theirs, mfpen celebrate 10 years with a fashion show and a New Balance collab, and much more.

Why did so many greet the destruction of Tokyo not with consternation, but seeming joy? The answer has to do with one of the most complex phenomenon in the history of modern urbanism, and with the history of Edo's transformation into Tokyo and all the modern vices that came with it. Show notes here. 

Send us Fan MailSam Thomason's career sits at the intersection of technical sales, manufacturing automation, Japanese business culture, and advanced machining. With more than 14 years of experience in CNC machinery, factory automation, and industrial robotics, Sam has worked across the U.S., Japan, and Australia helping manufacturers evaluate and adopt technologies that improve productivity, safety, and competitiveness. He is currently National Sales Manager for Shibaura Machine Company, America's Nano Processing division, where he is responsible for U.S. sales strategy and customer development around the UVM Series ultra-precision machining platforms. His work involves helping engineering, R&D, tooling, and executive teams define applications, validate processes, and qualify advanced nano-machining capabilities for industries such as optics, photonics, medical devices, semiconductor-adjacent manufacturing, and high-precision moldmaking. Shibaura describes the UVM Series as high-precision machining centers built around high-speed, high-quality machining with high-precision aerostatic bearing spindles, with applications in precision molds, automotive lighting, lenses, smartphone frames, LED packaging molds, and precision parts machining.  Before joining Shibaura Machine, Sam held roles in automation, robotics, machine tools, and business development with organizations including Workr Labs, Yuasa International, Konica Minolta Australia, SE4, and TAKAMAZ. His early career included working in Japan as an application engineer and technical sales/cutting engineer at TAKAMAZ, giving him a practical foundation in CNC programming, machining applications, and communicating technical details across cultures.  Sam's background also includes robotics and teleoperation, including work with SE4 in Tokyo, where he helped demonstrate latency-resilient robotic teleoperation software and even supported a live international demo operating a dual-arm robot in Tokyo from Abu Dhabi despite more than 30 seconds of video lag. That experience gives him a broad perspective on where automation is headed, from industrial robotics to ultra-precision machining. For this conversation, Sam wants to focus on non-traditional machining topics such as non-machining, diamond turning, and hard milling. His perspective should be especially valuable for engineers who want to understand where conventional manufacturing assumptions break down, when ultra-precision equipment changes the process equation, and how technologies like diamond turning and hard milling can open new possibilities in optics, tooling, molds, medical components, and advanced manufacturing.  LINKS: Sam Thomason LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-thomason/ Aaron Moncur, host PDX 2026 is October 20-21 in Phoenix, AZ.  Learn more and register at https://pdexpo.engineer/  Subscribe to the show to get notified so you don't miss new episodes every Friday.The Being An Engineer podcast is brought to you by Pipeline Design & Engineering. Pipeline partners with medical & other device engineering teams who need turnkey equipment like cycle test machines, custom test fixtures, automation equipment, assembly jigs, inspection stations and more. You can find us at www.teampipeline.usWatch the show on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TeamPipelineus 

Sailor Noob Crystal is the podcast where a Sailor Moon superfan goes episode by episode through the 2014 Sailor Moon reboot series!This week, the Sailor Senshi head for the Moon to unlock the secrets of thier past. Back on Earth, Tuxedo Mask remains missing and the Queen Beryl's minions are preparing to put Tokyo in deep freeze!In this episode, Kal talks about Japanese Moon myths, Chang'e and Yutu, The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter and Princess Kaguya,and Princess from the Moon. Plus, Munriting, second fiddles, blaming your guidance counselor, "72 hours earlier...", fairy people from the Moon, T-minus 21600 minutes, blue moon balls, Prince Shingo, matrilineal soul inheritance, hard fantasy, mum from another millennium, Obi-Wan or Leia?, ChatGPQueen, Yaz warnings, Google Cave, better as bishounen, 100% team nature, shojo or shonen?, being a moon wife guy, imitation fire rat, farting at the wrong revelation, Moony McMoonface, and sakuga donuts!Santa is a cop!Give the gift of a Sailor Noob Patreon subscription to your favorite noob!https://www.patreon.com/sailornoob/giftWe're on iTunes and your listening platform of choice! Please subscribe and give us a rating and a review! Arigato gozaimasu!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sailor-noob/id1486204787Leave us a comment on Spotify!Become a patron of the show and hear our live-action PGSM, Animedification, Utena, Ghibli, and Evangelion podcasts!http://www.patreon.com/sailornoobPut Sailor Noob merch on your body!http://justenoughtrope.threadless.comSailor Noob is a part of the Just Enough Trope podcast network. Check out our other shows about your favorite pop culture topics and join our Discord!http://www.twitter.com/noob_sailorhttp://www.justenoughtrope.comhttp://www.instagram.com/noob_sailorhttp://youtube.com/@noob_sailorhttps://discord.gg/7E6wUayqBuy us a coffee on Ko-Fi!https://ko-fi.com/justenoughtrope

On the morning of March 20, 1995, millions of rush hours commuters boarded trains across Tokyo, just as they countless other mornings. Unbeknownst those millions of riders, five of those trains were carrying large quantities of a nerve agent called Sarin, a colorless, odorless liquid that, when released into the air, can cause extreme respiratory problems and eventually death. As the trains traveled to their respective destinations through the underground system, the bags of Sarin became punctured and released the gas into the packed trains cars and within seconds, the first victims began dropping to floor, choking and vomiting.  The Tokyo gas attacks killed thirteen people and injured nearly 6,000 others, and they remain the worst case of domestic terrorism in Japan's history. Yet beyond the obvious trauma of the incident, the attack has left a deep wound in the nation's psyche. When the perpetrators of the attack, a doomsday cult known as Aum Shinrikyo, were apprehended, the nation was shocked that a small religious cult had managed to cause such tremendous damage. Even now, thirty years later, the impact of Aum Shinrikyo and the sarin gas attacks are still felt around Japan. References BBC News. 2018. Aum Shinrikyo: The Japanese cult behind the Tokyo Sarin. July 6. Accessed July 16, 2025. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-35975069. Kristof, Nicholas D. 1995. "In shrine of Japan cult, police find labratory." New York Times, March 27: 2. —. 1995. "Japanese police raid the offices of a sect linked to poison gas." New York Times, March 22: 1. Monterey Institute of International Studies. 2016. Chronology or Aum Shinrikyo's CBQ Activities. Timeline , Monterey Institute of International Studies. Murakami, Haruki. 2001. Underground: The Tokyo Gas Attack and the Japanese Psyche. Translated by Alfred Birnbaum and Philip Gabriel. New York, NY: Vintage. Watanabe, Teresa. 1995. "Police seize toxic chemicals in raid on Japanese sect." Los Angeles Times, March 23: 1. —. 1995. "Raid on sect spurs civil-liberties worries." Los Angeles Times, March 23: 4. WuDunn, Sheryl. 1995. "Fear stalks Tokyo: safe no more." New York Times, March 21: 13. —. 1995. "Sect says government staged the gas attack." New York Times, March 22: 10. Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash KelleyListener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra LallyListener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome back to another episode of the Chasing Daylight Podcast! Jeremy is finally back from his epic trip to the Philippines and Japan, and our good friend Trey steps in to co-host while Joe checks in from a very sunny—and sunburned—vacation in Mission Beach. From wild rules controversies on the pro tour to exploring Tokyo's golf scene, we have a packed show for you this week. Episode Highlights:Joe drops in to share his sunburn remedies (beef tallow and methylene blue) and recaps his visits to the Scotty Cameron Gallery and Sunday Golf HQ. Then abruptly ends the show?!?!We discuss the hilarious lack of entries for our bag giveaway and what that means for the future. Matt recaps his recent non-VGN tournament at Boulder Creek and the lessons learned in competition. We dive into top golf news, including LIV's return to Bedminster and the newly announced PGA 2028 championship series. Trey gives his unfiltered thoughts on the Bryson DeChambeau rules drama at The Open Championship. A deep dive into the current state of YouTube Golf, YGT, and the upcoming four-million-dollar Internet Invitational. Jeremy shares stories from Tokyo, including navigating the subways, eating fluffy pancakes, and his out-of-character international karaoke debut. Matt shares a genius pre-round stretching hack involving heated car seats. We drool over the beautiful new raw Callaway MB irons and talk about the rising popularity of the 7-wood. Promo: Don't forget to use code DAYLIGHT15 for a discount on your Garsen grips at www.garsengolf.comMake sure you are following the show on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chasing-daylight-podcast/id1464725572Special thanks to our show sponsor:Garsen Grips - https://garsengolf.comAnd also our show supporters:Gretsch Golf Academy - https://gretschgolf.com/Las Vegas Golf Superstore - https://www.worldwidegolfshops.com/Rohrs Golf Co - https://rohrsgolf.com/CDP Socials:https://www.instagram.com/chasingdaylightpodcast/https://x.com/CDPGolfShowhttps://www.facebook.com/chasingdaylightpodcasthttps://www.tiktok.com/@chasingdaylightpodcastJoe's HittinGreens Channel on Whatnot:https://www.whatnot.com/s/Cdk2ZpkuJeremy's New Golf Brand:https://www.damngoodputter.com/Follow the Chasing Daylight Crew:Mathew Wangrycht: https://www.instagram.com/1440golf/Joe Keith: https://www.instagram.com/hittingreens/Jeremy Martin: https://www.instagram.com/damngoodputterDan Hodges: https://www.instagram.com/bogey_free_62/Support the show

The JACK CARR Book Club August 2026 selection is EMPIRE OF ASHES by James M. Scott.The final months of World War II. Truman and Hirohito. Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and the decision that changed the world.In this episode, we discuss the firebombing of Tokyo, the politics behind Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan's surrender, and the lessons history still holds for us today. We also look ahead to our next co-written nonfiction book, TARGETED: PAN AM 103, and the families at the center of that story.Get EMPIRE OF ASHES: https://amzn.to/3SgfLaaOrder TARGETED: PAN AM 103: https://amzn.to/3SeFZtJFollow James M. Scott:https://www.instagram.com/jamesmscott1/https://x.com/jamesmscott3https://www.facebook.com/p/James-M-Scott-100032787951220/Read more Jack Carr Book Club picks: https://www.officialjackcarr.com/the-jack-carr-book-club/

In a highly unusual move, the US has stepped in to back Japan's currency, the yen. Donald Trump calls it a "signal of friendship" but what is Washington hoping to achieve? And what does the move reveal about Japan's economy, after years of deflation and ultra-low interest rates? Rahul Tandon and Will Bain assess the intervention with the help of the BBC's "yen geek" Mariko Oi.Presenters: Rahul Tandon, Will Bain and Mariko Oi Producer: Gideon LongYou can email the team: businessdaily@bbc.co.uk(Picture: A woman walks past a stock market indicator board in Tokyo, Japan, 03 August 2026. Credit: EPA/Shutterstock)

Two years ago, Disney made us nearly 50 promises at D23 Expo 2024. This year, they have to keep them.So what will Disney actually reveal at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event?I'm going park by park, resort by resort, and all the way around the world with my predictions for the Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase. Villains Land. Piston Peak. Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress. Space Mountain and Tomorrowland. Journey Into Imagination. Spaceship Earth. Monstropolis. Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. Tropical Americas. Expedition Everest. Avengers Campus. Pandora at Disney California Adventure. Disney Cruise Line, Disneyland Paris, Shanghai Disneyland, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Disneyland Abu Dhabi and more.I don't think this is another year of dozens of brand new promises. I think this is the year Disney has to show us what is real, what has changed, when we might actually experience it, and what may be quietly slipping away while nobody was looking.Do we finally find out what Villains Land is really going to be called? I have a theory, and it starts with a mountain. Could Figment and Dreamfinder finally return to EPCOT, and what if the answer isn't the one we've all been asking for? Is Tomorrowland quietly undergoing a complete transformation? Does Disney's Animal Kingdom finally get a nighttime spectacular? And what is the one surprise that nobody sees coming?Some of these are possible. Some are wild cards. And some are simply fun to dream about. That is part of what makes D23 so special.

A.M. Edition for Aug 3. President Trump's latest walkback came just hours after saying he was prepared to launch the biggest attack since World War II, and as Gulf countries grow frustrated over a lack of a clear U.S. strategy to end the war. Plus, the Japanese Yen rises after Washington and Tokyo launch their first joint intervention in a generation after the currency fell to a 40-year low against the dollar. WSJ Tokyo bureau chief Jason Douglas breaks down the worries that drove Washington to get involved. And California's Democratic Party endorses the state's proposed billionaire tax. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.