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 podcast on Japanese football, from Albirex Niigata to Zweigen Kanazawa.
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A bi-weekly podcast for anyone who thinks escaping modern life to live or travel in Japan's legendary snow country is a good idea. Expect stories about life in the snow, mountains and villages, skiing and snowboarding, national parks, buying old houses, fixing old houses, little white trucks, festivals, temples and shrines, artisans, breweries and distilleries, hot springs, food, travel, traditions and myths, old ways and new. Stories told by the people who live here.
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Are you eager to learn how native Japanese speakers converse? Tired of listening to slow-paced Japanese sentences in class? Our podcast is the answer to your requests. Join Makiko, a Japanese teacher, and her son Tora as they engage in lively, real-life conversations at a native speed. It might be challenging, but we're here to help you learn and speak natural, conversational Japanese. Join this mother-and-son duo and become a fan of our fun talks! よろしくね! The script is available here: https: ...
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Join us for an engaging conversation filled with insights and laughter as we reflect on our decades-long journey of living and playing golf in Japan. Whether you're a seasoned player or just getting into the swing of things, "Golf In Japan" promises to deliver a unique perspective and some good-natured fun. So, grab your clubs and tune in for an immersive golfing experience in the land of the rising sun! About the hosts 4 foreigners living in Tokyo: KC from Ireland, Damon and Pro Joe from Au ...
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Namahage: They're Coming for the Children, with Dr Michael Dylan Foster / University of California Davis
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Episode 32 of the podcast takes us to the north of Japan, into the snow country of Akita Prefecture and onto Oga Peninsula. Jutting out from the Japanese main island and into the Sea of Japan, Oga Peninsula is wild and beautiful, a place of rustic villages and lurking wonders; and it is here, in Oga that we encounter the fearsome ‘Namahage’ – mythi…
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139. 夏休みはもうすぐ!人気の旅行先、都道府県ランキング!Summer Vacation is Coming Soon! Popular Travel Destinations, Prefecture Ranking!
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日(火)に日(火)に暑(あつ)くなっている日本(にほん)ですが、もう2週間(しゅうかん)で学校(がっこう)は夏休(なつやす)みになります。欧米(おうべい)に比(くら)べると40日間(にちかん)の短(みじか)めの夏休(なつやす)みですが、みんな旅行(りょこう)に行(い)ったり、また海外(かいがい)からも多(おお)くの旅行客(りょこうきゃく)が日本(にほん)に訪(おとず)れています。 今回はそんな暑(あつ)い日本(にほん)の夏休(なつやす)みの人気(にんき)の旅行先(りょこうさき)を調(しら)べました。都道府県(とどうふけん)別(べつ)のランキングで発表(はっぴょう)しています。海外(かいがい)から日本(にほん)に旅行(りょこう)にくる方(かた)もどうぞ参考(さんこう)にしてみてください。 Th…
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Japan's hot summer, Saitama explored, getting fit for the new GT from Titleist, and Fujita falls short at the US Senior Open:
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KC, Damon, and Pro Joe talk about the new GT driver - First impressions at their Tokyo fitting before its global launch, we talk about Tokyo's closest neighbor Saitama prefecture, as the Japan summer heat kicks in, Fujita's ALMOST US Senior Open breakthrough, and all the latest tour news and more on Golf In Japan #19! Podcast Sponsored by Titleist …
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138. The Crownから学んだエリザベス女王の物語。女王としてのプロ意識がすごい!The Story of Queen Elizabeth Learned from The Crown: Her Incredible Professionalism as a Monarch!
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今(いま)「The Crown」というドラマにハマっています。エリザベス女王(じょおう)のストーリーを通(とお)して、イギリスの王室制度(おうしつせいど)、結婚観(けっこんかん)、日本(にほん)の皇室制度(こうしつせいど)との違(ちが)いなどなど、学(まな)ぶことがたくさんありました。特(とく)に、恋愛(れんあい)や結婚(けっこん)が大(おお)きく関係(かんけい)してくる王室内(おうしつない)の生活(せいかつ)は、日本(にほん)と比(くら)べて大(おお)きく違(ちが)っていてとても興味深(きょうみぶか)いものでした。私(わたし)が感(かん)じた個人的(こじんてき)なドラマの感想(かんそう)を話(はな)しています。あくまでもドラマについての個人的(こじんてき)な感想(かんそう)であり、実際(じ…
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Rainy season, product drops and the Scheffler show continues
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Join KC, Damon, Pro Joe, and Ryan from the rainy season in Tokyo, we visit Gunma prefecture to the north of Tokyo and talk about all the tour news including, Scheffler's dominance, great performances by Ishikawa and Koiwai in Japan, and Ryan looks forward to making his course debut. Sponsored by Titleist FItting In Japan: https://golf-in-japan.com/…
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The Artist is in Residence: Design, Gastronomy & New Tradition of an Artisanal Ski Chalet with Liam Mugavin / A.I.R. Myoko
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In Episode 31 of the podcast we head to Akakura Onsen in Myoko Kogen to speak with design maker Liam Mugavin. Originally for Australia, Liam is the cofounder of A.I.R. Myoko – a ski in, ski out chalet which combines design, gastronomy and other artisanal influences to offer a different type of experience when it comes to ski accommodation in Japan.…
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137. 種類豊富な日本のマクドナルド。人気メニューベスト10!Diverse Delights of Japan's McDonald's: Top 10 Popular Menu Items!
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日本(にほん)のマクドナルドメニューを食(た)べたことはありますか?ダブルマックなど定番(ていばん)メニューはもちろん、欧米(おうべい)にはないてりやき味(あじ)のハンバーガーや期間限定(きかんげんてい)のメニューも豊富(ほうふ)です。チョコパイなど、デザートも人気(にんき)です。今回(こんかい)はいつものランキング方式(ほうしき)で、日本(にほん)で人気(にんき)のマクドナルドメニュートップ10を紹介(しょうかい)します! Have you ever tried the McDonald's menu in Japan? In addition to staple items like the Double Mac, there are unique options not availab…
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Episode#17 Tochigi prefecture, US Open reaction, duck carnage stories, and GIJ customer Tim gets an ace!
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A skeleton crew of KC and Damon dissect the entertaining 2024 US Open, what went wrong for Rory and right for Bryson. We delve into Tochigi prefecture ( a place where some of us play a lot of golf!) And the boys are joined by a special guest: Tim, a Golf In Japan customer who while over visiting happened to bag an ace in Hyogo! Sponsored by Titleis…
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Episode 14: Father's Day and One Proud Papa
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Raising a glass today for Dear Ol' Dad, and the family that have to put up with him. To all ye who've sown seed (consciously or not), hope you had a great one! Speaking of fathers, today we take a look at the extraordinary life of Maejima Hisoka. Born in Joetsu, Niigata, he's known as the father of the Japanese postal system, but digging deeper, we…
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136. 日本語は世界一難しい言語?どうして3つも文字が存在するのか調べました!Is Japanese the Most Difficult Language in the World? Why Are There Three Different Types of Characters?
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日本語(にほんご)学習者(がくしゅうしゃ)のみなさんは十分(じゅうぶん)にご存(ぞん)じだと思(おも)いますが、日本語(にほんご)って本当(ほんとう)に難(むずか)しいですよね。特(とく)に、漢字(かんじ)はネイティブの私(わたし)たちでも読(よ)めないものが多(おお)いです。つまり、漢字(かんじ)を完全(かんぜん)にマスターすることは日本人(にほんじん)でも不可能(ふかのう)。日本語(にほんご)が世界一(せかいいち)難(むずか)しい言語(げんご)だと言(い)われている理由(りゆう)もわかります。今回(こんかい)は、どうして日本語(にほんご)には3つも文字(もじ)が存在(そんざい)するのか。漢字(かんじ)はどうやって伝(つた)わったのか。ひらがな、カタカナはなぜ作(つく)られたのか、について…
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Episode#16 Fukushima Prefecture, US Open Week and Pro Joe is back in the mix!
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KC, Damon, and Pro Joe talk about Fukushima prefecture and recount stories of their Tohoku Earthquake experiences. The US Open kicks off this weekend, and anticipation mounts to see how the difficult Pinehurst No.2 plays, and if Tiger can make the cut! This and More! Sponsored by Titleist FItting In Japan: https://golf-in-japan.com/titleist-fitting…
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Oze National Park with Outdoor Guide Iida Taka / Nozawa Onsen Tours
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In Episode 30 of the podcast I speak with outdoor guide Iida Taka about Oze National Park. Straddling four prefectures of the snow country – Gunma, Niigata, Fukushima and Tochigi – Oze National Park is relatively small at 373 squared kilometres however its smaller size is in fact one of its attractions. Known for its lakes, wetlands, moors and mars…
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135. 人気のスポーツを探る!世界や日本で競技人口の多いスポーツトップ5!Exploring Popular Sports! Top 5 Sports with the Highest Participation Rates Worldwide and in Japan!
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5月(ごがつ)や6月(ろくがつ)は高校(こうこう)で球技大会(きゅうぎたいかい)が開(ひら)かれることがとても多(おお)いです。運動会(うんどうかい)とは違(ちが)い、球技(きゅうぎ)だけを行(おこな)う大会(たいかい)ですが、種目(しゅもく)は学校(がっこう)によって違(ちが)います。とらくんの学校(がっこう)では、フットサル、ドッジボール、バレーボールが行(おこな)われたようです。そこで今回(こんかい)は世界(せかい)で競技人口(きょうぎじんこう)の多(おお)いスポーツトップ5を発表(はっぴょう)しました。また同(おな)じように日本(にほん)で競技人口(きょうぎじんこう)の多(おお)いスポーツについても調査(ちょうさ)してみました。どんなスポーツが日本(にほん)や世界(せかい)でいちばん…
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Episode#15 Niigata Prefecture, an eventful week on tour, shin peoria in Japan and more shinanigans!
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Join KC, Damon, Paulie B and Ryan 'Shooter' for a fast 30 minutes of dissing Pro Joe, we talk about Niigata Prefecture and its wonderful Sake and beef as well as recap of the Women's US Open and the Canadian Open. Why Handicap systems don't really matter in Japan and advise Ryan on which Youtube Golfers are worth a look, all this and more shinaniga…
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134. 池袋は西と東で全く違う?夜の街、池袋西側での出来事と埼玉でのコンサートの話!Is Ikebukuro Completely Different Between West and East? Stories at the West Side and a Concert in Saitama!
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5月(ごがつ)の半(なか)ばに埼玉(さいたま)県(けん)所沢(ところざわ)でのコンサートのために、東京(とうきょう)に行(い)ってきました。宿泊(しゅくはく)したのは池袋(いけぶくろ)の西側(にしがわ)だったのですが、今回(こんかい)初(はじ)めて訪(おとず)れて知(し)った池袋(いけぶくろ)西側(にしがわ)の夜(よる)の顔(かお)に驚(おどろ)いた、というエピソードを中心(ちゅうしん)に、所沢(ところざわ)のアクセスの悪(わる)さ、特(とく)にコンサート後(あと)に味(あじ)わった混雑(こんざつ)の話(はなし)を紹介(しょうかい)しています。コンサート自体(じたい)はとても良(よ)かったのですが、それを上回(うわまわ)るほどのエピソードが盛(も)りだくさんの東京(とうきょう)旅行(りょこう…
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Episode#14 Toyama Prefecture, the boys catch up and Spa & Golf Resort Kuji
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After a two-week hiatus, the boys are back and with a new voice- Ryan, exploring Toyama prefecture, catching up on an eventful two-week stretch in the professional game, and as always, random chats about golf and life in Japan! Mentioned in the podcast: Toyama Prefecture Setouchi Golf Resort Spa & Golf Resort Kuji…
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Episode 13: Mother's Day and One Hot Mama
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'Tis a very special Back of Japan celebrating all the Moms out there for raising babies into men and women, even when we're still just big babies! In the spirit of mamasitas, we're heading straight into Niigata's Furamachi district to shine a bright "red-light" on one of Japan's most beautiful - and maybe influential - geishas of all time: Shin Sho…
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The Sake, Sushi & Story of a Snow Country Port City with Jenya Yuss / Edge of Niigata
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In Episode 29 of the podcast we return to Niigata Prefecture and onto Niigata City to speak with Jenya Yuss. Jenya works for Edge of Niigata, a travel company based in Niigata City and operating tours and experiences in the city and wider prefecture. As such she’s an ideal person to introduce to the story and the reasons to visit Niigata. When Japa…
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133. 大阪に旅行したい!!おすすめの大阪観光スポットを紹介します!Want to Visit Osaka? Introducing Recommended Tourist Spots!
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今年(ことし)ももうほとんど半分(はんぶん)過ぎ(すぎ)ましたが、とらくんの今年の目標(もくひょう)の一つ(ひとつ)が「大阪(おおさか)に一人旅(ひとりたび)をする」だそうです。そこで、今回(こんかい)は大阪の魅力的(みりょくてき)な見どころについて調査(ちょうさ)してみました。歴史(れきし)に触(ふ)れられる大阪城(おおさかじょう)から、買い物(かいもの)エリアの梅田(うめだ)、下町(したまち)グルメや大阪文化(ぶんか)の象徴(しょうちょう)でもある道頓堀(どうとんぼり)エリアについて紹介(しょうかい)しています。日本(にほん)に旅行(りょこう)する予定(よてい)のある方(かた)は、東京(とうきょう)、京都(きょうと)に続(つづ)いてぜひ大阪を旅行してみることもお勧(すす)めします。 Al…
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132. インドネシアからあの人が帰国。逆カルチャーショックの父と向き合う新生活。HE Returned from Indonesia! Facing a New Life with My Father Experiencing Reverse Culture Shock!!
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実(じつ)は4月(しがつ)からとらくんのお父(とう)さん、私(わたし)の旦那(だんな)さんがインドネシアから帰国(きこく)し日本(にほん)で暮(く)らしています。7年間(ななねんかん)別々(べつべつ)に暮(く)らしている間(あいだ)に、すっかり現地(げんち)の人(ひと)になったお父(とう)さんとの生活(せいかつ)は簡単(かんたん)じゃありません。逆(ぎゃく)カルチャーショック状態(じょうたい)で、日本(にほん)になかなか馴染(なじ)めていなかったり、7年(ななねん)の間(あいだ)にすっかり大(おお)きくなったとらくんとの関係(かんけい)がうまくいかなかったり。少(すこ)しずつ良(よ)くはなっていますが、まだまだ完全(かんぜん)ではない私(わたし)たちの新生活(しんせいかつ)について話(はな)…
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Episode#13 Ishikawa prefecture, PGA Championship week and more LIV talk!
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This week KC, Damon, and Paulie B. meet as always to chat about Pro Joe's dress style?? we highlight the beautiful Ishikawa prefecture and the rebuilding of the region following the New Year's Day quake. We learn of the new resorts section on the Golf In Japan website, and we get uber-serious about the LIV V PGA Tour debate, all while looking forwa…
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Capturing the Landscapes & Seasons of the Snow Country: The Photography of Mark Davis
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In Episode 28 of the podcast I speak with Mark Davis, a Tokyo-based landscape photographer whose work focuses on the natural environments of Japan. Mark’s photography takes him into many areas of regional Japan with a particular interest in the snow country and its varied seasons. As such, his photography tells a more complete story of the snow cou…
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131. 新潟での思わぬ発見!遊園地でのドキドキ!2人それぞれのゴールデンウィーク!Unexpected Discoveries in Niigata! Thrills at the Amusement Park! Our Two Different Golden Weeks!
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ゴールデンウィークが終(お)わって普通(ふつう)の生活(せいかつ)に戻(もど)りました。今回(こんかい)はそれぞれのゴールデンウィークについて報告(ほうこく)しました。遊園地(ゆうえんち)へ行(い)き、ジェットコースターの恐怖(きょうふ)を克服(こくふく)しようとしたとらくん。ギネス記録(きろく)もあるほどの怖(こわ)いジェットコースターにチャレンジした結果(けっか)はどうだったのでしょうか?一方(いっぽう)私(わたし)は、生徒(せいと)に会(あ)いに新潟県(にいがたけん)へ一人旅(ひとりたび)をしてきました。何(なに)もないと思(おも)っていた新潟(にいがた)ですが、訪(おとず)れた村(むら)は想像(そうぞう)と違(ちが)う不思議(ふしぎ)な、面白(おもしろ)いところでした。のんびりした新…
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130. アニメからホラーまで、私たちがおすすめする最近の映画!From Anime to Horror: Our Picks of Recent Movies!
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今回はお互(たが)いがお勧(すす)めする、最近(さいきん)の映画(えいが)について話(はな)しました。まずは日本(にほん)で人気(にんき)のアニメ映画(えいが)を2つ紹介(しょうかい)しました。その後(ご)は私(わたし)たちが今(いま)一番(いちばん)気(き)になっている、Youtubeを原作(げんさく)とした新(あたら)しいスタイルの日本(にほん)の映画(えいが)について話(はな)しています。漫画(まんが)や小説(しょうせつ)が映画(えいが)になることはありますが、Youtubeが原作(げんさく)となった映画(えいが)は珍(めずら)しいのではないでしょうか?また映画(えいが)の内容(ないよう)も新(あたら)しいタイプのホラーで、とてもおすすめです。ネタバレにならない程度(ていど)に話(はな…
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Episode#12 Fukui Prefecture, ISPS wrap up and Shinanigans, LIV Down-under, and The Crowns this weekend!
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KC, Damon, and Pro Joe have an early morning/giddy meetup in beautiful sunny Tokyo while talking about Fukui prefecture and their dinosaurs, also the dinosaurs and other wildlife at the ISPS Handa, and LIV golf has a really good weekend down under in Adelaide, tour wrap up and more.... Referenced in the podcast: Fukui on Golf in Japan: https://golf…
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Tsuruoka, Yamagata: Japan's Best Food Destination, You've (Probably) Never Heard Of / with Alexis Crump
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Episode 27 of the podcast takes us back to Yamagata Prefecture and onto Tsuruoka, a city known for its diverse and rich traditional food culture. In 2014 Tsuruoka was designated a UNESCO ‘Creative City of Gastronomy’ in recognition of that food culture including continued agricultural practices and use heirloom crops and wild plants foraged in the …
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129. ゴールデンウィークスタート!おすすめの楽しみ方と人気の旅行先を紹介!Golden Week Begins! Introducing Popular Destinations and Recommended Ways to Enjoy!
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日本(にほん)ではゴールデンウィークというホリデーが始(はじ)まりました。今年(ことし)は、長(なが)い人(ひと)では10日間(にちかん)、短(みじか)くても、4月(しがつ)の終(お)わりに3日間(にちかん)と5月(ごがつ)の初(はじ)めに4日間(にちかん)と2回(にかい)お休(やす)みができます。今回(こんかい)はゴールデンウィークの人気(にんき)の海外(かいがい)旅行(りょこう)先(さき)と国内(こくない)旅行(りょこう)先(さき)のトップ5を発表(はっぴょう)しました。それと同時(どうじ)に、どこに行(い)っても混雑(こんざつ)しているゴールデンウィークのおすすめの過ごし方(すごしかた)も紹介(しょうかい)しました。日本(にほん)にいる方(かた)もいない方(かた)も、このゴールデンウィ…
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Episode#11 Shiga Prefecture, ISPS Handa Championship; and an interview with tournament director Darrell O'Hora
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This week, a brief podcast from the guys, KC and Damon chat about Shiga prefecture, tour news, and having kids in Japan... while Pro Joe is on duty at the DP World Tour event: The ISPS Handa Championship. KC also heads to the event and catches up with fellow Irishman and tournament director Darrell to chat a little more about staging an event in Ja…
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Episode 12: The Bear and Some Cherry Blossoms
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Hey all you Backers! Spring is the time for growth and trying out new things, like watching FX's 2022 show, The Bear, and almost tasting the Michelin-worthy food in its kitchens. Moreover, April showers may bring May flowers, but there are still plenty of petals to be seen, especially at Joetsu's annual "sakura hanami", or cherry-blossom festival. …
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128. 新学年スタート!日本の学校の新学期あるあるエピソード。New Semester Start! Typical New Term Episodes in Japanese Schools.
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4月(しがつ)から日本(にほん)では新(あたら)しい学年(がくねん)が始(はじ)まりました。海外(かいがい)の学校(がっこう)では8月(はちがつ)や9月(くがつ)、または2月(にがつ)に新(あたら)しい学年(がくねん)が始(はじ)まったりしますが、日本(にほん)では桜(さくら)の咲(さ)く4月(しがつ)に新(あたら)しい学年(がくねん)が始(はじ)まります。今回(こんかい)は、新(あたら)しい学年(がくねん)のスタートによくある、クラスや担任(たんにん)の先生(せんせい)の発表(はっぴょう)、新(あたら)しいクラスでの人間関係(にんげんかんけい)など、新学期(しんがっき)あるあるのエピソードを集(あつ)めてみました。日本(にほん)では1年間(いちねんかん)同(おな)じクラスメートと過(す)ご…
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Episode#10 Nara Prefecture, Masters Recap, our new Titleist rentals, and Setouchi Golf Resort
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KC and Pro Joe talk about our prefecture of the week; the wonderful Nara, with its very cool courses and persimmon sushi! Of course, the amazing Master's recap dominates the conversation, but we are also excited about our new Titleist rentals ready to go out, and we visit our course-of-the-week: Setouchi Golf Resort in Hiroshima. Links: Setouchi Go…
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Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route: A Snow Country Stories Japan Travel Guide
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Episode 26 of the podcast transports us along one of the snow country’s most popular destinations – the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route. Located in Chubu Sangaku National Park, the Alpine Route is a popular sightseeing route that transports visitors across Japan’s highest mountain range – the Kita Alps or North Alps. It takes a series of mountain tran…
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127. 日本で人気のキャラクター、「すみっコぐらし」と「ちいかわ」にまつわるストーリーを掘り下げてみた。Digging Deeper into the Stories of 'Sumikko Gurashi' and 'Chiikawa', Popular Characters in Japan.
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日本(にほん)ではいろいろなかわいいキャラクター(きゃらくたー)がありますが、「すみっコぐらし」や「ちいかわ」が最近(さいきん)は人気(にんき)です。すみっコぐらしのキャラクター(きゃらくたー)たちは、実(じつ)は理由(りゆう)があって「すみっこ」に住(す)んでいるのを知(し)っていましたか?かわいいキャラクター(きゃらくたー)にまつわる、ちょっと悲(かな)しいバックグラウンドについて話(はな)しました。また、若(わか)い子(こ)に人気(にんき)の「ちいかわ」とは、いったいどんな生物(せいぶつ)なのか、どんな暮(く)らしをしているのか、についても話(はな)しました。興味(きょうみ)があったら、このかわいいキャラクター(きゃらくたー)たちを調(しら)べてみてくださいね。 In Japan, t…
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Episode#9 Kyoto Prefecture, Masters Week baby!
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KC, Damon, and Pro Joe discuss Kyoto Golf essentials - like being a geisha. Tour news is back with Pro Joe, and inevitably the biggest week on the golfing calendar is here: Masters week, get all of our predictions for this weekend, and hear some weird made-up stories from KC. All that and more! Pro Joe's article as mentioned: https://www.air-golf.c…
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126. それって本当?!ちょっと怖い都市伝説。Is That True?! Slightly Scary Urban Legends.
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すべて(すべて)の漢字(かんじ)にふりがなをつけてください。カタカナはそのままでいいです。前々回(ぜんぜんかい)、ホワイトデーのお菓子(おかし)の中(なか)で、ミルキーというあめの話(はなし)がでましたが、ミルキーのキャラクターであるペコちゃんにまつわる都市伝説(としでんせつ)から始(はじ)まり、いろいろな都市伝説(としでんせつ)について話(はな)しました。口裂(くちさ)け女(おんな)やいろいろな怪談(かいだん)スポットにまつわる話(はなし)から、ポケモンの都市伝説(としでんせつ)まで、あらゆる場所(ばしょ)や物(もの)に関(かん)する都市伝説(としでんせつ)があることがわかりました。どこまでが本当(ほんとう)で、どこまでがただの噂(うわさ)なのでしょう?信(しん)じる、信(しん)じないはあ…
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Episode#8 Tokyo Beer & Golf Society, Osaka Prefecture and Prestige Golf Days
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KC and Damon kick off the show with some Osaka essentials before wading into the Tour news (in Pro Joe's absence), then later in the show KC is joined by special guest Brendan Delahunty to talk about Tokyo's most beloved golf group; The Tokyo Beer And Golf Society (TBAGS) and then about his new service organizing golf events in Japan. Links mention…
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Daisetsuzan: Japan's Largest National Park with Richard Smith / Adventure Hokkaido
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Today's episode - Episode 25 of the podcast - kicks off Season 3 as we make our way north to Hokkaido and onto Japan’s largest national park, Daisetsuzan. Established in 1934, Daisetsuzan National Park is known for its alpine landscapes, abundant flora and fauna, and seasonal beauty including its deep snow of winter. For many, Daisetsuzan is the cr…
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125. アジアとアメリカの大学受験:それぞれの長所と短所、結局どの国がいい?Comparing College Entrance Exams: Asia vs. America - Strengths, Weaknesses, and the Ultimate Choice.
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4月(しがつ)から日本(にほん)の学校(がっこう)では新(あたら)しい学年(がくねん)がスタートします。学年(がくねん)だけではなく、新(あたら)たに大学(だいがく)や高校(こうこう)に入学(にゅうがく)する人(ひと)もいます。そこで、今回(こんかい)はアジアの受験(じゅけん)制度(せいど)や学歴(がくれき)社会(しゃかい)について話(はな)し合(あ)ってみました。過酷(かこく)なアジアの受験(じゅけん)戦争(せんそう)はよくないと思(おも)っていましたが、実(じつ)はアメリカの受験(じゅけん)制度(せいど)も別(べつ)の意味(いみ)で大変(たいへん)であることに気(き)づきました。どの国(くに)が合(あ)っているのかは人(ひと)それぞれだと思(おも)います。このエピソードを聞(き)いて、自…
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Episode#7 Wakayama Prefecture,Tokyo's elite courses and Formula E comes to Tokyo!
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KC, Damon, and Pro Joe are back after a small hiatus, and get stuck into this week's prefecture; Wakayama. Some insight into Tokyo's elite courses and the unique and highly requested Wakasu Golf Links. Tour news from around the world featuring wins for Nelly Korda and Peter Molinati, and for the crew's golf games, snow hinders them yet again in Jap…
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124. ホワイトデーのお菓子の意味を解析!甘いお返しに隠されたその意味とは?Decoding White Day Sweets! The Hidden Meanings Behind Sweet Returns?
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海外(かいがい)ではほとんど馴染(なじ)みのない3月(がつ)14日(にち)のホワイトデーですが、日本(にほん)では男(おとこ)の子(こ)が女(おんな)の子(こ)にバレンタインデーのチョコレートのお返(かえ)しをする日(ひ)として盛(も)り上(あ)がっています。バレンタインデーにはチョコレートをあげるのが主流(しゅりゅう)ですが、ホワイトデーのお返(かえ)しはクッキーやチョコレートなどいろいろあります。そのお返(かえ)しのお菓子(かし)には、女(おんな)の子(こ)に対(たい)するさまざまな気持(きも)ちが隠(かく)されているそうです。日本人(にほんじん)でもあまり知(し)らない、ホワイトデーのお返(かえ)しのお菓子(かし)の意味(いみ)を調査(ちょうさ)してみました。 In overseas …
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Announcement: Season 3 of Snow Country Stories Japan Begins Tuesday 2nd April
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Season 3 of Snow Country Stories Japan begins on Tuesday 2nd April 2024. In the coming season we’ll be exploring the snow country in spring and summer before heading into the beauty of autumn, starting with Japan’s largest national park, Daisetsuzan. Considered by many as the most impressive of Japan's 34 national parks, Daisetsuzan occupies a vast…
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123. 桜の季節も間近?お花見あるある話と日本の花見名所ランキングを紹介!にします。Is Cherry Blossom Season Around the Corner? Introducing Cherry Blossom Viewing Must-Knows and Japan's Top Viewing Spots Ranking!
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3月(さんがつ)も半ば(なかば)になり、桜(さくら)のつぼみも少(すこ)しづつ膨(ふく)らみはじめました。桜(さくら)が咲(さ)くのはもう少(すこ)し後(あと)ですが、桜(さくら)の季節(きせつ)になる前(まえ)に、お花見(はなみ)あるあるな話(はなし)を紹介(しょうかい)します!日本(にほん)文化(ぶんか)の一つ(ひとつ)である、お花見(はなみ)ですが、実際(じっさい)は海外(かいがい)のみなさんが想像(そうぞう)しているものとは違(ちが)う事情(じじょう)があったりします。また、後半(こうはん)は日本(にほん)のお花見(はなみ)名所(めいしょ)ランキングを紹介(しょうかい)します!日本(にほん)で桜(さくら)を見(み)たいという方(かた)は多(おお)いですが、ランキングを参考(さんこう)…
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Episode#6 Hyogo prefecture, The Japan Golf Fair, and an Interview with Trackman's David Cardew
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Join KC, Damon, and Pro Joe as they chat about the good the bad, and the crazy at the Japan Golf Fair, Hyogo is our featured prefecture of the week, Netflix hits the sweet spot with Full Swing season 2, AK shoots a pretty credible 65 in tour news, and later the guys are joined by Trackman Japan Sales Director; David Cardew to learn more about swing…
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Episode 11: Irish Rock and Some Green Stones
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Top o' the mornin' to ya's, Back Lovers! Not only has Spring sprung, but St. Patrick's Day is around the corner, which means lots of green socks, green beer and the pastoral sounds of Irish folk-rock band, The Pogues. Keeping on the theme of green, we dig deep into the history of jade in Japan and Niigata's key role in its production, especially in…
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122. 九州は魅力的でずるい!愛知は...トヨタだけ?地域の特性について話してみた!Kyushu is Attractively Unfair! Aichi... Just Toyota? Let's Talk About Regional Characteristics!
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今回(こんかい)は九州(きゅうしゅう)の野球(やきゅう)チーム、ソフトバンクホークスは強(つよ)い、ということから始(はじ)まり、強力(きょうりょく)な野球(やきゅう)チームと数多(かずおお)くの見どころを持(も)つ九州(きゅうしゅう)という土地(とち)の魅力(みりょく)について話(はな)しました。一方(いっぽう)で、私(わたし)たちの住(す)む名古屋(なごや)に目(め)を向(む)けると、野球(やきゅう)チームも弱(よわ)く、目立(めだ)った観光地(かんこうち)や魅力(みりょく)が少(すく)ないため、九州(きゅうしゅう)への嫉妬心(しっとしん)が生(う)まれた私(わたし)たち。では、愛知県(あいちけん)とは?と考(かんが)えてみると、実(じつ)は愛知(あいち)にはトヨタ自動車(じどうしゃ)に…
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Episode#5 Okayama prefecture and Japan's inbound golfers
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Join KC, Damon, and Pro Joe as they dive into Okayama prefecture, share some insights on what kind of golfer is coming to Japan, tour news featuring the JPGA and JLPGA opening events as well and discuss Anthony Kim's debut on LIV; which captivated and intrigued global golf fans.By Golf In Japan
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Bonus Episode: Talking Spring in the Snow Country on the Lost Without Japan Podcast
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Snow Country Stories Japan is currently on a break between seasons. I’ll announce the return date as soon as possible. In the meantime, this bonus episode features a clip of my recently published interview on the Lost Without Japan podcast. Lost Without Japan is a bi-weekly podcast focused on listeners planning their first trip to Japan or for thos…
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121. 当たり前は当たり前じゃない?子供の頃から親しんだ食べ物は実は名古屋だけのものだった。Is the Ordinary Not So Ordinary? The Foods We Grew Up With Were Actually Unique to Nagoya.
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名古屋(なごや)には「ひつまぶし」や「味噌(みそ)煮込(にこ)みうどん」など、名古屋(なごや)にしかない食(た)べ物(もの)があります。私(わたし)たちはそれを子供(こども)の頃(ころ)から食(た)べていると、それが当(あ)たり前(まえ)で日本中(にほんじゅう)どこでもあると信(しん)じていたという経験(けいけん)がよくあります。食(た)べ物(もの)だけではなく、育(そだ)った環境(かんきょう)、学校(がっこう)など、子供(こども)の頃(ころ)の「当(あ)たり前(まえ)」が実(じつ)はその土地(とち)だけの特別(とくべつ)なことということがありました。今回(こんかい)はそんな「当(あ)たり前(まえ)」と信(しん)じてきたことが、実(じつ)は「当(あ)たり前(まえ)」じゃなかった、ということに…
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Episode#4: Tottori golf, wedge fittings, and Anthony Kim makes his LIV debut!
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Join KC, Damon, and Paulie B as they explore Tottori prefecture, talk about the new Vokey wedges, and breakdown the latest tour news: Knapp wins in Mexico, Rory responds to Masters asterisk comment, and Anthony Kim debuts in LIV. Discover Golf in Japan's companion golf service and more!By Golf In Japan
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120. ラーメンと餃子。日本で一番食べている県はどこだ?Ramen and Gyoza: Which Prefecture Consumes the Most in Japan?
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今回(こんかい)はラーメンと餃子(ぎょうざ)の消費量(しょうひりょう)ランキングを元(もと)に、日本(にほん)で一番(いちばん)餃子(ぎょうざ)を食(た)べている県(けん)、日本(にほん)で一番(いちばん)ラーメンを食(た)べている県(けん)について話(はな)しました。餃子(ぎょうざ)のランキングがあるのは知(し)っていましたが、ラーメンの消費量(しょうひりょう)ランキングがあるのは知(し)りませんでした。私たち(わたしたち)の印象(いんしょう)からすると、ラーメンといえば、札幌(さっぽろ)、福岡(ふくおか)、横浜(よこはま)のイメージが強(つよ)いですが、その3県(けん)はランキングに入(はい)っていません。では、どこでラーメンが一番(いちばん)食(た)べられているのでしょうか?みなさんも…
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