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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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Two guys podcasting about the obscure side of Japan you haven't heard about but probably should.
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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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Stories of Japan’s Dark History, Unbelievable Folklore, Ghost Stories, and Urban Legends.
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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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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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This is not your run-of-the-mill "Cool Japan" podcast. I want to explore the side of Japan outside of sushi & sumo ; anime & video games. People from all walks of life living in Japan sharing their stories, their trials and tribulations and their successes. People who are hungry for making it and People who have made it. This podcast is about my conversations with them.
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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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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 Bi-Weekly adventure on all things Japan, our lost without moments and so much more.
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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 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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A podcast about the craft of comics
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Join sports journalist John Gunning; star X-League quarterback Aaron Ellis of the Dentsu Caterpillars; and pro football historian Greg St. James of the Sports History Network, as they cover the Japanese gridiron game.
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This is the latest news in Spanish 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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Japan news analysis, AI market trends from Tokyo, odd Japanese products, 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 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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Startups and venture capital work differently in Japan and are developing in very different ways. Disrupting Japan introduces you to some of the most important innovator in Japan and explains what it’s really like to be an innovator in a society that prizes conformity.
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Discover what everyday life in Japan is REALLY like! Weekly podcast episodes with half-Japanese/half-American Burke (20 years in Japan), Ben from England (15 years in Japan), and Matt from Australia (18 years in Japan). All three of them are based in Hokkaido, which is Japan's #1 domestic travel destination! These guys and their guests share their experiences with dating, marriage, working at Japanese companies, teaching at all education levels, traditions, martial arts, the struggles of lif ...
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Welcome to Unpacking Japan, a podcast that explores the experiences of people living in Japan. Our channel is dedicated to discussing topics related to work and life in Japan as well as cultural differences, language barriers, food and travel. Unpacking Japan is hosted by Tobi who is passionate about Japan and has a first-hand experience of the challenges and joys of living as a foreigner in this beautiful country. Tobi's guests include expats or locals who share their unique perspectives an ...
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Weekly chats between sports reporters John E. Gibson and Jim Allen with other guests on occasion.
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A weekly roundup of the week's biggest — and smallest — national news, crime, politics and entertainment stories from Japan Today with a dash of opinionated commentary and a sprinkling of readers' comments. Ready for you every Friday evening (JST).
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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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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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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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Seek Sustainable Japan launched in 2020 to entertain and inspire us all, sparking ideas through discussions about Japanese culture, travel & traditions with insiders and experts across Japan. All of the guests on the show are creating a more sustainable [i.e. better people-planet-profits balance] Japan in some way through their work, projects and way of life.
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Distilled spirits have been made in Japan for over 600 years, but even today these drinks remain unknown outside the Land of the Rising Sun. Join shochu and awamori ambassadors Christopher Pellegrini and Stephen Lyman bi-weekly for a deep dive into Japan's best kept secrets. If you enjoy exploring craft spirits from around the world, but think whisky is the most popular Japanese spirit, you are in for a treat with the Japan Distilled podcast.
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A weekly Japanese football podcast focusing on the J.League.
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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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JAPAN EDGE- Exploring Japan News, Culture and Beyond with Local Perspectives and Analysis
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Discover the authentic pulse of Japan through the lens of a local Japanese perspective! Join JAPAN EDGE, where episodes are curated by a native Japanese who was born and raised in Tokyo, with over 16 years of experience living abroad. Topics include personal perspectives on Japanese history, the latest news and culture, as well as introducing trendy food, exciting events, and beyond! Let's embark on a journey to Japan together! JAPAN EDGE YouTube Channel: copy and paste "@JAPANEDGE2024" and ...
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From Hiroshima City located in western Japan join Rachel & Ante as they talk about stuff, Japan, life in Japan. movies & entertainment.
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THE Sales Japan Series is powered by with great content from the accumulated wisdom of 100 plus years of Dale Carnegie Training. The show is hosted in Tokyo by Dr. Greg Story, President of Dale Carnegie Training Japan and is for those highly motivated students of sales, who want to be the best in their business field.
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NHK WORLD RADIO JAPAN - English News at 14:00 (JST), September 01
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NHK WORLD RADIO JAPAN - Spanish News at 14:00 (JST), September 01
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Manual Labor, Mounded Tombs, and Marital Missteps
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This episode we continue looking at the Taika reforms, covering only 3 months, but with edicts about mounded tombs, the labor due to the state vice individuals, and a variety of "offenses", often countering current practices such as forcing people to undergo "harai" in many instances. For more, check out the blog at https://sengokudaimyo.com/podcas…
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A Skit and a Caterpillar Cult: Tokoyo no Kami (Ep. 155)
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An old timey audio drama skit/book promo and the strange caterpillar cult called Tokoyo no Kami. [This description contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.] Uncanny Japan is author Thersa Matsuura. Check out her books including The Book of Japanese Folklore…
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Sumo, Typhoons, New Japanese Money, and Sex at a Shrine??
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In this episode Matt talks about meeting famous sumo wrestlers, plus the new Japanese ¥1000 note with a famous artwork on it, and what to be wary of during typhoon season. Burke talks about a surprising story regarding a couple and a shrine, he then tests Matt on his shrine etiquette! Sponsors: MaruMori This site has everything you need to learn Ja…
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Got Faded Japan ep 754! Japan's MEGA Typhoon & More Japan News!
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Got Faded Japan ep 754! In this action packed episode, Johnny and Tom meet up to catch up and bread down the local happenings of events in Japan, including "SHIN SHIN" the Typhoon, moving to the burbs, buying houses in Japan and a lot more! Oh and they also discuss the local news and in this week's news, Bill Gates's "daughter" needs your money in …
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Running a Burmese restaurant in Japan with Stephani || Unpacking Japan podcast Ep.80
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Meet Stephanie, owner of Burmese restaurant 95Yooya in Shibuya, who sits down to talk with us about her challenges immigrating to Japan and opening a halal restaurant in such a homogeneous country. Check out 95Yooya: https://www.instagram.com/95yooya/ https://www.facebook.com/people/95Yooya/61551720519731/ Follow us on our social media: https://you…
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218 Alejandro Cabal, President Tetra Pak Japan & Korea
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From October 2024 Alejandro will become Global CEO of Schoeller Allibert. Previously for Tetra Pak, he was VP Packaging Solution Moderna Italy, Managing Director Tetra Pak Iberia, Managing Director Tetra Pak Italy, Global CB BU Marketing Director Sweden, Executive Commercial Director Madrid, Executive Commercial Director Bogata, Sales Manager Exxon…
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Episode 543 - A Day in the Life of Meiji Japan, Part 1
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This week on the Revised Introduction to Japanese History Footnotes: what was it like to live in the Meiji Era? Join us on a journey through a day in 1900, as we discuss breakfast foods, education, and factory jobs in the "new Japan." Show notes here.
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August 30, 2024: Rice shortage, China's flyby, dolphins attack, indecent exposure and 'hump dolls'
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Welcome to another episode of Japan This Week, your weekly roundup of trending news stories from the Japan Today website.In this episode, Jeff Richards and Kamasami Kong discuss the rice shortage causing panic buying in Japan, the invasion of Japanese airspace by Chinese aircraft, dolphin attacks in Fukui Prefecture, a couple caught in an indecent …
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Michael Yon (site), a world leading war correspondent, conflict researcher and adventurer joins the podcast to talk about having purpose in a chaotic world, his assessment of Japan after a 4-month stint, and about a 40-day fast he recently completed in Okinawa, Japan. Support Michael Yon here: https://michaelyon.com/#donate / Follow here: https://x…
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Ep. 72–Made (and Served) in Japan— Davido, head brewer and owner of Yggdrasil Brewing
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On this episode, let’s head out to a quaint but comfortable beach town of Hiratsuka, Japan. About ninety minutes southwest of central Tokyo, lies a craft beer bar/brewery blasting heavy metal on some days and showing matches of its local soccer club on other days. Converging different types of crowds in one place for the love of craft beer and supp…
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Pricing is usually set by the boss and salespeople are just there to get out and sell at that designation. The trouble though is salespeople are not convinced by any price setting methodology. They only believe in the reality of the market. The way they know the reality is the degree of pushback they get from clients, when they are trying to sell. …
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Foreign Tourist In Japan Arrested For Strange Activity On A Rural Shrine
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Sponsored by delicious Royal Jelly! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nankai Shochu: a conversation with founder Paul Nakayama (ep. 81)
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In episode 81 our host Stephen Lyman is joined by founder of Nankai Shochu, the first kokuto sugar shochu developed specifically for the US market.By Christopher Pellegrini and Stephen Lyman
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On the eve of week one in X-League play in Japan, Greg and John sit down with Mike Phair, the head coach of IBM Big Blue to talk about his team and the upcoming season. Coach Phair talks about his coaching philosophy and the lessons he learned from coaching in the NFL and CFL. In addition we learn how John almost was a movie star! Gridiron Japan li…
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How to Invest in Japan Real Estate Property?
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Two conversations with new & potential clients Our first conversation with Julita & Jordan Find us at https://nippontradings.com/ for advice, consultations, free referrals to local professionals, and all of your Japan Real Estate needs! Email Emil Gorgees on [email protected] for all of your Tokyo/Kanto family home & home-owner mortgage needs Che…
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Popular Trends in the US and Japan（アメリカと日本の流行り物）- #358
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２つの文化をまたぐトレンド満載の旅へようこそ！このエピソードでは、アメリカと日本の両方を魅了してきた流行の世界に着目します🇺🇸🇯🇵 日本ではオシャレなエビアンや至る所で目にするトレーダージョーズやスターバックスのロゴ、アメリカではびっくりするピンク色のスタンレーカップ熱まで、色々なものを取り上げます！ また、ハイドロフラスクのようなシンプルなグッズが国によってサイズが違ったりと、ライフスタイルがどう反映されているかについても語り合います🍶 そして、みなさんはタマゴッチやルーズソックスを覚えていますか？さらにUGGブーツ熱も忘れてはいけません、笑。 トレンド発信者であろうと、文化的な流行に興味があるだけであろうと、このエピソードはお楽しみいただけること間違いなし！🎉🎧 Welcome to o…
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400 Elements Of Outstanding Customer Service In Japan (Part Three)
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This is Part Three and is the conclusion of our series on how to provide superior customer service. 1. Go the extra mile Time is always short and we all tend to cut corners and look for anywhere we can save time. On the receiving end of the service though, we are looking for as much personalised attention as possible, so there is a natural tension …
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Episode 16 - Disaster Preparedness in Japan
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ᴛʜᴇ ᴡᴀɪᴛɪɴɢ ʀᴏᴏᴍ ᴘᴏᴅᴄᴀsᴛ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴀɴᴛᴇ ᴀɴᴅ ʀᴀᴄʜᴇʟ Episode 16: Trying Japanese Emergency Rations (with ASMR!) We’ve got new microphones, baby girl, and what better way to try them out than chowing down on some Japanese emergency rations! Join Ante and Rachel as they rank four different emergency rations complete with a healthy dose of ASMR. Disaster Pre…
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Vol. 14.28: Tony Barnette Talks New Book, Rockin with Roki, Playoff Races, HR Notes, HighHeat ...
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Yakult pitcher and current Swallows scout Tony Barnette comes on to discuss his new book, "A Baseball Gaijin: Chasing a Dream to Japan and Back," we go Rockin with Roki, look quickly at the playoff races, hit a note about home runs and handle some HighHeat.
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Building Japanese traditional boats in Europe, USA & for the SHOGUN series = Douglas Brooks
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Follow up interview with the inspiring carpenter-educator-writer Douglas Brooks about more of his projects in Japan and around the world to preserve and celebrate the traditional wooden boats of Japan. Watch the interview here on YouTube to add visuals to the images we are talking about. As always, big thanks to Casey Bean for the opening and closi…
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Hey you sunburnt Backers! The weather may be hot, but there's nothing hotter than a steamy bowl of gyūdon (beef bowl) in the summer. Well, almost... FUJI ROCK, BABY! Every year, a gaggle of artists make their way to Niigata to perform their hearts out, and we have none other than iconoclastic founder, Masahiro Hidaka, to thank. So, this week we tra…
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10 Words Only in Japanese DEBUNKED?! | Japan Station 133
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On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about 10 words that only exist in Japanese and how Japanese may not be as unique as you think it is. 👉Topics Discussed x x What komorebi means and what its parts mean What unkai means About kanji compounds in Japanese About the many meanings that can be found in a single kanji The different readings of kanj…
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Why SaaS is growing so much faster in Japan Shinji Asada – One Capital
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SaaS startup valuations and growth rates have dropped sharply in most of the world, but not in Japan.SaaS startups are growing fast in Japan, and that trend is set to accelerate even more over the next five years.Today Shinji Asada of One Capital explains Japan's still-untapped SaaS potential, his unique SMB and product-focused investment thesis, a…
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Japan is full of “must-see” attractions, but which ones are most worth visiting? Join Jason and Paul as they rate some of Japan’s most popular attractions! Topics Covered: Shibuya Crossing Sensoji Temple Takeshita Street (Harajuku) Akihabara Nikko Toshogu Shrine Kiyomizu-dera Fushimi Inari Taisha Yasaka Pagoda Arashiyama Bamboo Grove Osaka Castle H…
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Japan-based content creator Stephy Season 4, Ep 1, of Lost Without Japan
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Welcome to an extraordinary episode of Lost Without Japan, where we sit down with Japan-based content creator Stephy Season 4, Ep 1 Link For Video Version Of Our Interview: https://www.youtube.com/@lostwithoutjapantkicstudio2046/videos Please Consider Kindly Supporting Our Crowd Funded Show By Supporting Us Through Our Shows Patreon or Ko-Fi: Patre…
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Radical Reforms, Resourceful Rats, and Precarious Princes
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Reform, Rebellion, and Rats! And all in less than a year! This episode we continue to look at the Taika era and the reforms that bear the era's name. We are still covering, though, just the first year or so from the start of the era--through 645 and very early 646. And yet there is a lot going on, some of it as part of the reforms and some of it ju…
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Dr. Shiro Ishii became known as Dr. Death for leading thousands to their death in human experimentation during World War II. This episode describes the rise of Dr. Ishii, the formation of what would become the infamous Unit 731 in Manchuria at a place called "The Fortress," and a daring escape by Chinese prisoners that led to the fall of the Fortre…
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Government's Evil Fuji Wall Foiled by Meddling Teenagers! | STJ 250
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"My Hero Academia": The Ultimate Anime Journey – A Must-Watch Guide!
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Get yourself in the world of My Hero Academia, one of Japan’s most beloved and thrilling anime series! As the series reached its finale on August 5th after 10 incredible years, we explore what makes this story so special—from its unique premise and richly developed characters to its powerful themes that resonate with real-life struggles. Whether yo…
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In this episode of Japan 2.O, David and Matt discuss their what they have been up to over the past few months including: Kamikochi, Fuji Rock, Kyushu, and summer as a dog owner. https://ia601900.us.archive.org/6/items/japan-2.0-hisashibori/Japan%202.0%20-%20Hisashibori%20.mp3 Song of the Show – Sights- “Found” Japan 2.0 Intro Music – “I Dream Japan…
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