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Speculative fiction writer, long-term resident of Japan and Bram Stoker Award finalist Thersa Matsuura explores all that is weird from old Japan—strange superstitions, folktales, cultural oddities, and interesting language quirks. These are little treasures she digs up while doing research for her writing.
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This is a weekly English podcast about all things Japan! If you want to learn English or about Japanese culture, news life, and other fun things, give us a listen.
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Discover Japan through conversations with fascinating people. Every episode host Tony Vega is joined by a guest to talk about all aspects of Japan, including the Japanese language, history, Japanese pop culture, food, anime, manga, movies, music, comedy, the impact of Japanese culture around the world, underground social movements, social issues in Japan, and much more. Episodes are released on the first of every month. Bonus episodes are regularly released on the fifteenth of the month. For ...
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A look into the curious world bridging Japan and the USA.
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Every other week, tune into 8-4 Play for talk about Japan, video games, and Japanese video games, straight from the 8-4 offices in beautiful downtown Tokyo.
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This podcast, assembled by a former PhD student in History at the University of Washington, covers the entire span of Japanese history. Each week we'll tackle a new topic, ranging from prehistoric Japan to the modern day.
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Independent filmmaker Chris Broad brings you his multi-award winning YouTube channel Abroad In Japan in podcast form. Aided by broadcaster Pete Donaldson, they bring you a taste of life in the most unique country in the world, from great cuisine to capsule hotels, current events and tips on how to spend your time there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This is the latest news in English from NHK WORLD RADIO JAPAN. This service is daily updated. For more information, please go to https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/.
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The GOT FADED JAPAN podcast opens a tinted window into Japan’s subculture, wild news, hidden peoples, underground parties, and all the other weekly fun, mischief & mayhem!
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Disrupting Japan gives you candid, in-depth insights from the startup founders, VCs, and leaders who are reshaping Japan.
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Sengoku Daimyo's Chronicles of Japan is a Japanese history podcast where we will be going through a chronological history of Japan. We will start with prehistory and continue up through the Meiji period. Episodes are released as soon as they are available--working on a monthly release schedule.
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Interviews with Scholars of Japan about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/japanese-studies
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Stories of Japan’s Dark History, Unbelievable Folklore, Ghost Stories, and Urban Legends.
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Welcome to Sightseeing Japan! Join hosts Jason Nieling and Paul Bresin as they explore the land of the rising sun. New podcast episodes are released every other week covering a range of topics, from geisha to vending machines and everything in between.
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A hodgepodge of guest interviews, personal narratives, recent news, history, and Japan-related memes and cultural phenomena.
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Unpacking Japan explores Japanese arts, culture, and business through the lives of foreigners who have made this amazing country their home. While we’ve all seen vlogs and movies showing Japan from a pop culture perspective, Unpacking Japan tells the stories that get left by the wayside—the immigrants, and the entrepreneurs, and the artists. What are Japanese drag shows like? What drives someone to spend their life as a priest in the mountains? What is Japan like for the thousands of immigra ...
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Stories of travel, life and culture beyond the big cities. Outland Japan is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Peter Carnell - a freelance tour guide based in northern Nagano – that transports you to rural, regional and the wilds of Japan in pursuit of stories that lie outside the neon hum of Tokyo and golden trimmings of Kyoto. Stories from the Japanese outlands.
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A Bi-Weekly adventure on all things Japan, our lost without moments and so much more.
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A podcast covering Japanese pop culture, including music, celebrities, video games, dramas, anime, and everything else in between.
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Supernatural Japan is a podcast about the weirder side of Japan. Learn about hauntings, ghostly tales, legends, UFOs, and a lot more. Join host Kevin O'Shea and guests as they investigate and research the spookier side of Japan. Sometimes serious, sometimes light-hearted and always interesting, this podcast has a little something for everyone interested in Japan, history, and the supernatural.
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The Japan Reach Podcast covers the experiences of the Japan Reach team, as well as the fun facts and the amazing people that we discover as we learn all about Japan.
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Join writer/Japanophile Josh Furr on a treasure hunt through the "back" of Japan: the underrated and overlooked Hokuriku region, including present day Fukui, Niigata and Toyama prefectures.
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A history of the people of Japan, from the prehistoric Jomon period to the modern era. WARNING: This podcast occasionally touches on subjects of human sexuality, suicide, violence, and torture.
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Today we’re reviewing ”Japanese Steel: Classic Bicycle Design from Japan” by William Bevington and Scott Ryder – a stunning deep dive into Japan’s golden age of bicycle manufacturing.
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A Japanese teacher talks in Japanese. As a teacher, I try to speak in not too difficult but not too easy Japanese. 日本語を勉強している人のための日本語トーク！日本語教師の友が、難しすぎない簡単すぎない、ちょうどいい日本語で話します。 Any levels of Japanese learners are welcome to this Podcast. Each title has a number from N1 to N5, which shows JLPT level. タイトルのN1〜N5の数字はJLPTのレベルです。 応援はこちらまで↓ https://www.paypal.me/ltjtomo/ 意見、感想、トピックのリクエストetc [email protected] https://twitter.com/L_T_I_J https://www.instagram.com/lets_talk_in_Japanese s ...
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I’m Noriko 🌸, a certified Japanese teacher and the creator of the popular Learn Japanese with Noriko podcast! I'm also a certified Neurolanguage Coach 🧠. My Japanese Neurolanguage Coaching program launches in 2025—sign up for my newsletter to stay updated! And don’t miss Japanese Together, my community where learners connect, share knowledge, and dive into the fascinating world of Japanese language and culture.
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A podcast about the craft of comics
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Japan news analysis, AI markets in Tokyo, and rising conflict in the Indo-Pacific region.
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The Japan Business Mastery Show aims to draw back the velvet curtain on what is rerally going on with doing business in Japan. Everything is so different here it can be confusing. This show will take you through all those minefields and position you for success in this market.
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A weekly discussion of the geopolitical implications of current events in the Asia-Pacific, hosted by Ankit Panda and Catherine Putz from The Diplomat, with regular guests.
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Adventure, hidden secrets, cultural discovery, as well as how to get to, and enjoy Japan from near or far. A podcast for everyone. Weekly podcast-exclusive topics, as well as going in-depth on topics covered on the Tokyo Lens YouTube Channel (YouTube.com/TokyoLens). !!!WARNING!!! This podcast is a 100% unfiltered, nearly-unedited, ramble-a-thon where we get distracted, go off topic, and just enjoy a great time getting lost in thought together! You've been warned (^_-) Welcome to the Tokyo Le ...
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This is the perfect Podcast for Japanese learners to improve their Japanese listening skill!! I’m going to talk about anything related to Japan and my life. You can get transcripts of all of my episodes on my Patreon! きいてくれてありがとう！❤︎ ❤︎ ❤︎ - Layla from Bite size Japanese
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A weekly Japanese football podcast focusing on the J.League.
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From Japan Real Estate market fundamentals, with a special focus on investment - through guides, tips, tricks and interviews with industry experts - this podcast is your one-stop-shop for audio content related to one of the world's most exciting (and profitable!) property markets. Find us at http://www.nippontradings.com
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A podcast about Japanese literature and some of its best works New episodes more-or-less monthly
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Slow Japanese is a podcast for beginner and intermediate Japanese learners (A1-B1/B2). As the program name shows, in this podcast, project founder Akari talks about various topics in slow Japanese. Listen to this slow and easy Japanese, and grow your ears into "Japanese ears". Transcripts & Exclusive Contents: https://www.patreon.com/mochifika Private Lesson: https://mochifika.com
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This podcast offers a firsthand exploration of my and other foreigners' experiences living in Japan, providing intimate insights into daily life, cultural nuances, and the unique aspects of Japanese society. Through personal anecdotes and discussions, listeners gain a deeper understanding of the intricacies of Japanese culture and the enriching journey of adapting to life in Japan.
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Japan's Top Business Interviews is the premier business interview podcast for people who want to know more about business in japan. The guests cover a range of industries and organisation sizes, to present a thorough overview of issues with leading in Japan. If you are a leader, especialy someone leading in Japan, then this is the podcast for you.
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How can we travel better? What are lesser-known travel gems in Japan? What's the latest in tourism and travel news and trends in Japan and how does it connect with issues of sustainability? Join us to talk with interesting people in various places across Japan who share their area insights.
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This is the latest news in Russian from NHK WORLD RADIO JAPAN. This service is daily updated. For more information, please go to https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/.
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NHK WORLD RADIO JAPAN - English News at 03:00 (JST), April 08
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NHK WORLD RADIO JAPAN - English News at 03:00 (JST), April 08By NHK WORLD-JAPAN
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Shikoku Henro: Walking Japan's 1200km, 88 Temple Pilgrimage with Shingon Buddhist Priest Kōei Ervin / Shikoku Tours
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Send us a text Episode 49 of the podcast takes us to the smallest of Japan’s main for islands, Shikoku, and onto the Shikoku Henro. Associated with the life and teachings of legendary Buddhist monk Kūkai - also known as Kōbō Daishi – the Shikoku Henro is an 88 temple, 1200km / 745 mile pilgrimage circuit that circumambulates the island. Long-known …
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Ep. 16 - Radio Taiso (Japan's Joyful Daily Jumpstart)
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Radio Taiso is like Japan’s secret weapon for keeping everyone limber and cheerful before tackling their day. Picture this: a mix of calisthenics, feel-good piano music, and instructions cheerfully calling out moves like “swing your arms like you’re swatting mosquitoes!” It’s essentially a morning group stretch with a side of charm, done in parks, …
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Polygon Mountain Bike: Inside the Siskiu T7’s Technical DNA
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The Polygon Siskiu T7 represents a compelling offering in the trail bike category, featuring 140mm of travel designed for versatile all-mountain riding. This Polygon mountain bike combines a thoughtfully engineered aluminum frame with reliable components to deliver performance that exceeds its price point. #Polygon #MTB #Bicycle See all the images …
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Japan offers a wide range of unique experiences, from cherry blossom viewing and high-speed train rides to exploring ancient temples and sampling the local cuisine. Join Jason and Paul as they rate and discuss some common experiences that visitors are likely to have in Japan! Topics Covered: Konbini Temples and Shrines Hanami Maid Cafes Hiking Eati…
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NHK WORLD RADIO JAPAN - Russian News at 12:30 (JST), April 07
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NHK WORLD RADIO JAPAN - Russian News at 12:30 (JST), April 07By NHK WORLD-JAPAN
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Back in time: Abroad In Japan ft. Sharla and Dogen!
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With Chris currently fixing up his fixie for a two-wheeled jaunt across Northern Japan, we thought we'd take a step back in time to those home-based records during Covid - starting with Sharla and Chris figuring out what the best mackerel-based hotel is, followed up by Dogen telling us all how to perform the very best backflip (sort of!) Pete and C…
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Xiaolu Ma, "Transpatial Modernity: Chinese Cultural Encounters with Russia Via Japan (1880-1930)" (Harvard UP, 2024)
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Transpatial Modernity: Chinese Cultural Encounters with Russia Via Japan (1880-1930) (Harvard Asia Center, 2024) offers the first detailed account of the complex cultural, literary and intellectual relationships between Russia, Japan and China in the modern era. In this wide-ranging interview, author Xiaolu Ma reflects on the remarkable process of …
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Got Faded Japan ep 772! Japan's Cherry Blossom Flower Viewing & Tokyo Art Tank vol 13!
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Got Faded Japan ep 772! In this action-packed episode, Johnny introduces the beauty and joy of Cherry Blossoms in Japan, the excitement and enchantment of Tokyo Art Tank and of course he breaks down the weekly local news! Be sure to tell a friend and FADE ON Learn more about Tokyo Art Tank exhibition events and activities at: https://www.thespiltin…
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The Legend of Kintaro (金太郎) - Japan’s Golden Boy
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In this episode of Supernatural Japan, we’re exploring a legendary figure who has fascinated generations of Japanese people—Kintaro (金太郎), the Golden Boy. From his mysterious origins to his legendary feats of strength, Kintaro’s story is one of adventure, power, and destiny. So, who was he? And what makes him such a beloved figure in Japanese folkl…
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242 Maxime Hotelier, Cluster General Manager Tokyo, IHG ANA Hotel Group
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Previously Maxime was General Manager Klimpton Shinjuku Tokyo, Food and Beverage Performance Manager IHG ANA Hotels Group Japan, Senior Champagne Brand Ambassador Pernod Ricard, Restaurant Manager & Chef Sommelier IHG ANA Hotels Group Japan, Restaurant Manager & Sommelier Relais & Chateaux, Restaurant Manager Windsor Hotel Toyo Resort and Spa Hokka…
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Cultural differences between Japan and the Philippines
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Meet Mickael, a half Japanese, half Philippino vlogger, who makes content about life in Japan in Tagalog. He sits down with us to share his story of growing up hafu in Japan, before rediscovering his roots in the Philippines. Follow Mickael on social media: https://www.tiktok.com/@mikasan__ https://www.youtube.com/@mikasan_ https://www.instagram.co…
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In our penultimate episode for this miniseries: Miyazaki Manabu narrowly escapes doing prison time, only to end up back in the underworld first of Osaka, and then Tokyo. And from there, he ends up square in the crosshairs of the police once again--this time as a suspect in one of the most infamous criminal cases in postwar history. Show notes here.…
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In this episode, we discuss: The Great Ghiblification, Shinigami Totori, The Sayama Incident, Mr. Sato's Transformation, The Demon of Reiwa, The Watatsumi Shrine Incident (a False Poo Operation?), YOUは何をしに日本へ, Studio SIX Shibari (NSFW), and some relatively unknown news stories related to Japanese tourists behavior poorly abroad. Additionally—please…
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Bosses get this wrong. The younger generation demands a new type of boss—someone persuasive, focused on their career development, and who is skilled as a communicator and coach. Japan’s demographic crisis makes meeting these demands even more critical. With fewer young people entering the workforce, competition for their loyalty is fierce. Employer…
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Can Japan escape its boomer trappings? How does control of the Panama Canal affect Japan’s long-term interests? Why are Japanese Farmers protesting in favor of rice-price hikes? SHOW NOTES JAPAN ECONOMY Bank of Japan survey says big manufacturers gloomier Japan enforces food supply emergency law amid soaring costs Farmers march in downtown Tokyo, d…
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Season 3-105 Noriko's Japan Journal 2025-3 倉敷の実家の近くで、最初の一週間で感じたこと
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🇯🇵Summaryのりこさんは、約2年ぶりに日本に帰りました。最初の1週間で感じたことや起きたことについて話しました。新しいお札（おさつ）と両替機のエピソードや、JRの新幹線の切符を買うのが難しいことを話しました。最後に、夫が日本でとても親切な人に出会った話もしました。✅ About Me I'm Noriko, a certified Japanese teacher and Neurolanguage Coach®, and the creator of the Learn Japanese with Noriko podcast. Since 2015, I’ve helped 280+ students worldwide improve their Japanese through…
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Preserving Japan's SHOKUNIN Culture (Michael Magers) | Japan Station 151
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On this episode of Japan Station, I talk to photographer and journalist Michael Magers. Michael has spent over a decade documenting shokunin (artisans/crafworkers) across Japan. During that time has has had many extremely unique expriences such as ama divers, participating in Osaka's infamous Danjiri Festival, and getting tattooed by a traditional …
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This episode we will discuss various embassies to and from Yamato during the reign of Takara Hime, with a particular focus on the embassy of 659, which occured at a particularly eventful time and happened to be extremely well-recorded fro the period by Iki no Hakatoko, who was apparently on the mission to the Tang court itself. For more, check out …
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Software alone can’t make us work together
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Today we are going to break down some startup stereotypes.I sit down with Kunio Hara, co-founder and CEO of Beatrust and break apart the stereotypes of the uncreative Japanese enterprise and the young startup founder, and Kunio explains how Beatrust is already teaching old dogs new tricks.It's a great conversation, and I think you'll enjoy it.Show …
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Can I Buy Japan Real Estate Property for Just $20,000?
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Conversation with potential client Secure your JRE Summit tickets and check out previous summits on our website or on the summit page - also feel free to also reach out to us for advice, consultations, free referrals to local professionals, and all of your Japan Real Estate needs! Presented by RealEstate.jp – helping foreigners buy their perfect ho…
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Nagasaki Day Trip: Echoes of History Day Trip Japan LWJ Episode 108
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Nagasaki Day Trip: Echoes of History Day Trip Japan LWJ Episode 108 Lost Without Japan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lostwithoutjapan/ Please Consider Kindly Supporting Our Crowd Funded Show By Supporting Us Through Our Shows Patreon: https://patreon.com/lostwithoutjapanpodcast?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creat…
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Guess who’s of legal age, Backers?? But before we imbibe, Josh takes his family on an unfortunate visit into the mind of Swiss surrealist H.R. Giger at his eponymous museum; a retrospectively bad idea. Will his son be scarred for life? Can one separate the alien from the artist? Time will tell! Yes indeed, The Back of Japan turns 21, and in honor o…
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Nante Japan's review of Winter 2024 / 2025, featuring segments on the Masahiro Nakai / Fuji TV scandal, his retirement, KAT-TUN's disbandment, Snow Man's best album, Nakayama Miho's death, and more.By Nante Japan
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Episode 560 - Japan Wrap Up Qualification for 2026
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The Samurai Blue cruised into their eighth-straight World Cup with a 2-0 win over Bahrain last Thursday night, and Dan Orlowitz joined Jonny and Ben to review the game, and speculate on how Japan might prepare for the showpiece event, more than a year out (to 31:31). Then we review the Levain Cup results from last Thursday afternoon, and look ahead…
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Episode 28: Teke Teke and Kuchisake no Onna
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Three urban legends in Japan strike fear into the hearts of middle and high schoolers. Hear these legends and their mysterious origins: Teke Teke, The Slit-Faced woman, and Kashima-san.By Heath A Havey
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Mt. Fuji: A Fire Resistant Princess and a Sword Licking Mystic (Ep. 168)
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Ad-free versions of episodes are available to Patrons. Thank you for your support and helping us pay the bills. We couldn't do this without you! --Rich, the sound guy. Explore the fascinating legends surrounding Japan's most iconic mountain. Discover the extraordinary myth of Konohana Sakuya Hime, the stunningly beautiful goddess of Mt. Fuji who ga…
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Shared Ownership for meaningful travel in a rural Japan community - PlanetDAO
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An innovative approach to Japan's AKIYA vacant house problem and dwindling rural communities through a DAO approach to ownership and investment in exciting projects to revive areas with great potential. In this talk, Tamaki Nishimura and Monika Sadkiewicz of PanetDAO share their passion to working with amazing rural communities to preserve importan…
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