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Learn Japanese Pod

Alex Brooke

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Learn Japanese Pod is a podcast to help you speak natural fluent Japanese

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Japanese podcast for beginners (Nihongo con Teppei)

Japanese podcast for beginners (Nihongo con Teppei)

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“AI Transcripts are now available on my Patreon! patreon.com/nihongoconteppei Japanese podcast for beginners,Nihongo con Teppei,The best way to learn how to speak Japanese naturally!,is a podcast for learners of Japanese language. Listen,learn and have fun while picking up natural Japanese as it really is spoken.Let’s study Japanese with me! If you like this podcast, and you have the means, please consider making a donation. サポーターをどんどん募集中！！ http://teppei.nihongoconteppei.com https://www.ital ...

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Japanese with Teppei and Noriko

Japanese with Teppei and Noriko

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Japanese with Teppei and Noriko, The best way to learn conversational Japanese! is a podcast for learners of Japanese language. Listen,learn and have fun while picking up natural Japanese as it really is spoken.Let’s study Japanese with us! https://www.patreon.com/teppeinorikojapanese https://ko-fi.com/teppeinorikojapanese

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Krewe of Japan

Japan Society of New Orleans

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Krewe of Japan is a weekly podcast that takes listeners on audio journeys through Japanese culture. With our hosts as your guide, and the help of guest experts, Japanese natives, and ex-pats, understanding Japan is now easier than ever before.

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New Books in Japanese Studies

Marshall Poe

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This podcast is a channel on the New Books Network. The New Books Network is an academic audio library dedicated to public education. In each episode you will hear scholars discuss their recently published research with another expert in their field. Discover our 150+ channels and browse our 28,000+ episodes on our website: ⁠newbooksnetwork.com⁠ Subscribe to our free weekly Substack newsletter to get informative, engaging content straight to your inbox: ⁠https://newbooksnetwork.substack.com/ ...

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Japan Memo

The International Institute for Strategic Studies

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The Japan Memo is a monthly podcast series that analyses why Japan matters in today’s regional and global geopolitical landscape. In each episode, Robert Ward of the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Japan Chair Programme, will bring in strategists, experts and practitioners from around the world to examine how Japan is using its diplomatic, economic and military tools to achieve its strategic goals, and what lessons it offers to other countries. Hosted on Acast. See acast ...

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New Books in East Asian Studies

Marshall Poe

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Kevinvin Sleepy Japanese | 日本語リスニング

Kevin Tamura Bjorge

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Learn natural Japanese with my calming voice, perfect for beginners to intermediate learners, and fall asleep while improving your skills. 💤Normal Episode➡️N4~N2 ⭐️Conversation with a guest speaker➡️N3~N1 ✨ Practice shadowing with the transcript and vocabulary list to study Japanese! Or, if you’d like, please support this channel ↓↓↓ https://patreon.com/kevinvinjp?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink https://kevinvinjp.wixsite.com/pag ...

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New Books in Environmental Studies

Marshall Poe

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Chiaki's Nihongo Café: A Simple Japanese Podcast for Curious Minds

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Grab a cup of coffee and join me for a cozy Japanese podcast — slow, simple, and full of curious discoveries about real Japan. Perfect for intermediate learners who crave real conversations about trending issues and the fascinating 'why' behind modern Japan.

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Japanese Fairy Tales by Yei Theodora Ozaki

Loyal Books

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Many of us are familiar with Grimm's Fairy Tales, or children's stories from France, England, China, India and Germany, but are less aware of similar folk tales and children's stories from Japan. Japanese Fairy Tales by Yei Theodora Ozaki captures the exotic flavor, traditions and customs of this ancient land. Published in 1903 entitled the Japanese Fairy Book, the title was changed in the 1908 edition to Japanese Fairy Tales. Theodora Ozaki was the daughter of a wealthy Japanese aristocrat ...

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The Miku Real Japanese Podcast | Japanese conversation | Japanese culture

Miku

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Do you want to practice listening to Japanese the way we really speak it? Are you finding it difficult to communicate in Japanese even though you study hard? This podcast is to help you to have natural conversations in Japanese and share Japanese culture with the world!! If you want to learn to speak natural sounding Japanese fast, please consider getting my course: https://www.mikurealjapanese.com/

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Kyou Ha Japan Podcast

KyouHa

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A weekly podcast exploring various topics on Japan.

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StoryLearning Podcast

Olly Richards

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Got a burning language learning question? I’m Olly Richards and I've learned 8 languages through stories. Every Wednesday, I answer your questions and chat to world-class language experts. Whether you're learning Spanish, German, Japanese, or something else, tune in for insider tips and practical strategies to get fluent fast. Each week you get: - Answers to your biggest language learning challenges - Story-based techniques to accelerate your progress - Tried and tested tips from my 25+ year ...

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The Impossible State

CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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North Korea is the Impossible State. Each episode, join the people who know the most about North Korea for an insiders’ discussion with host Victor Cha about one of the United States’ top national security priorities.

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New Books in Italian Studies

Marshall Poe

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Japanese basic study

Chikako Ogawa

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Hi, I’m Chikako Ogawa. I am a Japanese teacher in Canada. If you want to listen slow and clear Japanese, this podcast is for you🌟 My podcast script is available too. Please click the link or check “japanesebasicstudy.com”🍎

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New Books in Asian American Studies

Marshall Poe

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GLJ Podcast

Guys Learning Japanese

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This show is about two guys learning Japanese in Japan. We give tips, talk about our ups & downs, and give our thoughts on our experience learning Japanese. This podcast is best suited for intermediate–advanced learners striving for complete fluency. Send your questions or comments to [email protected].

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New Books in Korean Studies

New Books Network

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Samurai Archives Japanese History Podcast

The Samurai Archives Japanese History Page

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Follow your hosts on a trek into Japanese history, from ancient Japan to the end of the Samurai and all points in between - culture, warfare, literature, and interviews. The Official Podcast of the Samurai Archives Japanese History page.

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Learning English from the News

BBC Radio

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Learn the language you need to understand news stories in English. Find more at bbclearningenglish.com Follow us at bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus

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The Principles of War - Lessons from Military History on Strategy, Tactics, Doctrine and Leadership.

James Eling

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Professional Military Education in 30 minute sessions. Historic Battles study through current doctrine to gain lessons learned. Tactics, Strategy, Combined Arms, Military Leadership in a format for Unit PME programs. We study the great battles to draw the lessons on strategy, tactics and leadership. Get your lessons learned here rather than in AAR format.

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Walking on Earth

Garrett Sergeant

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Travelling abroad with the hope of finding somewhat greater than I know . . .

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The Indicator from Planet Money

NPR

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A bite-sized show about big ideas. From the people who make Planet Money, The Indicator helps you make sense of what's happening in today's economy. It's a quick hit of insight into money, work, and business. Monday through Friday, in 10 minutes or less.

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Sakura no Nihongo (Japanese Lesson)

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Sakura no Nihongo (Japanese Lesson)- Let’s study Japanese with Sakura! -

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Let's make Japanese Sentences

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Let's learn how to make Japanese sentences together! We study a new sentence pattern every episode! New episodes every week! We're going through JLPT N2 Grammar this season so tune in😁

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The Asia Chessboard

Center for Strategic and International Studies

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The “Asia Chessboard” features in-depth conversations with the most prominent strategic thinkers on Asia. Host Michael Green, Henry A. Kissinger Chair at CSIS and CEO of the United States Studies Centre, takes the debate beyond the headlines of the day to explore the historical context and inside decision-making process on major geopolitical developments from the Himalayas to the South China Sea. Experience the hard calls and consequential debates that drive US policy towards this critical r ...

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Nihongo con Teppei Z

Teppei

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"AI Transcripts are now available on my Patreon! patreon.com/nihongoconteppei Japanese podcast for intermadiate,Nihongo con Teppei Z,The best way to learn how to speak Japanese naturally!,is a podcast for learners of Japanese language. Listen,learn and have fun while picking up natural Japanese as it really is spoken.Let’s study Japanese with me! http://teppei.nihongoconteppei.com

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Tokyo Lens

Norm Nakamura

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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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Beyond Japan with Oliver Moxham

Centre for Japanese Studies at UEA

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Beyond Japan is an interdisciplinary podcast which invites you to take a look at the broad reach of Japanese Studies, both within and beyond Japan. The series is hosted and produced by Oliver Moxham (@OllieMox on Twitter), researcher of language and Japanese war heritage, and brought to you by the Centre for Japanese Studies at the University of East Anglia in collaboration with the Sainsbury Institute for the Study of Japanese Arts and Cultures. Visit https://JapanInNorwich.org/Beyond-Japan ...

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旧約聖書リソース | SD | JAPANESE

末日聖徒イエス・キリスト教会

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Videos to assist you in your study of the Old Testament. These resources include videos, and quotations from Latter-day prophets and apostles.

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Simple English Listening

Tristan Palumbo

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Weird & wonderful stories in B1 – B2 English. I'm Tristan, a Cambridge-certified teacher of 12+ years. A traveler and artist. My app: 📱 Coffee Chat English — Daily Stories & AI Speaking Coach 10–15 min/day · $9/month · cancel anytime → https://coffeechatenglish.com - Read first, then speak with AI - Vocab games & story library ——— 🧚 Free Stories & Transcripts → https://simpleenglishbooks.com 🧙‍♂️ Tristan Palumbo is a British teacher. He's helped thousands of adults in Vietnam, Japan, Korea, ...

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Mari’s Japanese Class

Mari’s Japanese Class

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Hi everyone, I’m Mari! I talk about different topics each time. You can also download the transcript of all the episode from marisjapaneseclass.com I started my instagram so please check it out==> https://www.instagram.com/marisjapaneseclass/?hl=en username: marisjapaneseclass

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Luke's ENGLISH Podcast - Learn British English with Luke Thompson

Luke Thompson

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Luke's English Podcast is an award-winning podcast for learners of English. Listen, learn and have fun while picking up natural British English as it really is spoken. http://teacherluke.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Study with Karina

Laura Montini

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A place where I practice my language skills. Do you want to join me in studying? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cantosagrado/ Cover art photo provided by rawpixel on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@rawpixel

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Life in Japan with Go! Go! Nihon

Go! Go! Nihon

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In this podcast we will talk about life in Japan as foreign residents, sharing our experiences about learning Japanese, traveling, working, visas, Japanese culture and everything else we encounter in our day to day lives! For any questions or feedback, email [email protected]

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Florentine Koppenborg, "Japan's Nuclear Disaster and the Politics of Safety Governance" (Cornell UP, 2023) 42:56

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Florentine Koppenborg’s Japan’s Nuclear Disaster and the Politics of Safety Governance (Cornell UP, 2023) begins with the understated observation that the triple disaster of March 2011 “exposed severe deficiencies in Japan’s nuclear safety governance.” This is the starting point for the rather curious story of the regulatory reforms taken up in the…

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Mayu Fujikawa, "Envisioning Diplomacy: Japanese Ambassadors in Early Modern Europe" (Pennsylvania State UP, 2025) 55:42

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In the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries, Japan sent its first diplomatic delegations to visit the popes and dignitaries of Europe. European artists portrayed these historic ambassadors—the Tenshō embassy (1582–90) and the Keichō embassy (1613–20)—in numerous oil paintings, frescoes, drawings, and prints. Envisioning Diplomacy: Japanes…

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Machiya, Seikatsu Bunka, and Changing Domestic Culture in the Japanese Urban Environment 31:42

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Kyoto is known as a pinnacle of Japanese history and culture, drawing visitors of more than double its resident population many times over every year. In this and the subsequent episode we explore Kyoto neighbourhoods and the houses in them to see what transformations are happening, and what is at risk of being lost in the process. In today’s episo…

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#050 “Dinosaur Studies” Becomes a University Major in Japan!｜日本初・『恐竜学部』が誕生！【Simple Japanese Podcast for Listening Practice】 10:16

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☕️ Patreon — Learn Japanese & support this podcast! (FREE full scripts are available for every episode! By joining, you can get early access to the latest materials — including: EN & FR translations, detailed vocabulary lists & Ready-to-use Anki decks) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/chiaki_nihongo?utm_campaign=creato…

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US seizes Venezuelan president Maduro 8:44

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The US military attacked the Venezuelan capital Caracas on Saturday and arrested its president Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Find full subtitles for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-from-the-news_2026/260107 Practise your reading skills with The Reading Room: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.…

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Extraction: The Frontiers of Green Capitalism with Thea Riofrancos 1:13:52

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Lithium, a crucial input in the batteries powering electric vehicles, has the potential to save the world from climate change. But even green solutions come at a cost. Mining lithium is environmentally destructive. We therefore confront a dilemma: Is it possible to save the world by harming it in the process? Having spent over a decade researching …

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Rachel Midura, "Postal Intelligence: The Tassis Family and Communications Revolution in Early Modern Europe" (Cornell UP, 2025) 41:39

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Rachel Midura joins Jana Byars to talk about Postal Intelligence: The Tassis Family and Communications Revolution in Early Modern Europe (Cornell UP, 2025) connects and situates histories of the post and government intelligence alongside print technology and state power in the wider context of the early modern communications revolution. In the sixt…

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Serk-Bae Suh, "Against the Chains of Utility: Sacrifice and Literature in 1970s and 1980s South Korea" (U Hawaii Press, 2025) 1:07:40

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Against the Chains of Utility: Sacrifice and Literature in 1970s and 1980s South Korea (University of Hawaii Press, 2025) explores literary texts that countered the prevailing rhetoric of South Korea’s exploitative developmental state. These texts capture moments of anti-utilitarian sacrifice, and include Kim Hyŏn’s critical essays, Pak Sangnyung’s…

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Serk-Bae Suh, "Against the Chains of Utility: Sacrifice and Literature in 1970s and 1980s South Korea" (U Hawaii Press, 2025) 1:07:40

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Can you trust you're getting the same grocery prices as someone else? 9:06

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When you're in a grocery store nowadays, chances are your data is being collected. From a swipe of the loyalty card to the purchase of an ice cream pint, your data tells stores what you like, how much they should stock, and more. But what if that data meant a grocer could charge you a different price than another shopper? On today's show, the evolv…

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Ely Ratner - Does Asia Need a Collective Defense Pact? 43:27

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Mike joins Ely Ratner, Principal at The Marathon Initiative andSenior Adviser at Clarion Strategies. Previously he was Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs during the Biden administration, and before that he was Executive Vice President and Director of Studies at the Center for a New American Security (CNAS). They discus…

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Bo Tao, "Cooperative Evangelist: Kagawa Toyohiko and His World, 1888-1960" (U Hawaii Press, 2025) 1:24:06

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Cooperative Evangelist: Kagawa Toyohiko and His World, 1888-1960 (University of Hawai’i Press, 2025) by Bo Tao uncovers the extraordinary world of a Japanese man who was once described as the “Saint Francis” or the “Gandhi” of Japan. A renowned religious figure on the world stage, Kagawa Toyohiko (1888–1960) received wide acclaim for his work as a …

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Peter Frankopan, "The Earth Transformed: An Untold History" (Knopf, 2023) 53:45

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The Earth Transformed. An Untold History (Knopf, 2023) is a captivating and informative book that reveals how climate change has been a driving force behind the development and decline of civilizations across the centuries. The author, Peter Frankopan, takes readers on a journey through history, showcasing how natural phenomena such as volcanic eru…

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Theodore J. Karamanski, "Great Lake: An Unnatural History of Lake Michigan" (U Michigan Press, 2026) 38:38

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Theodore Karamanski joins fellow Lake Michigan enthusiast Jana Byars to talk about his new book, Great Lake: An Unnatural History of Lake Michigan. Looking down from outer space a vast expanse of blue appears in the heart of North America. Of the magnificent chain of inland seas, only one of those bodies of water--Lake Michigan--is entirely within …

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How cocaine smuggling through Latin America really works 9:15

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Former Venezuelan leader, Nicolás Maduro, appeared in a New York court yesterday. He’s facing drug-trafficking and weapons charges after the U.S. abducted him and his wife in an explosive operation over the weekend. But is there any credibility to the drug-trafficking accusations? And what does the cocaine supply chain look like in 2026? Today on t…

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Bridging Communities Through MLB Players Trust ft. Amy Hever & Chris Capuano 50:30

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The Krewe sits down with Amy Hever, Executive Director of the MLB Players Trust, and Chris Capuano, former MLB pitcher & Chair of the Players Trust Board, to explore how MLB players give back through community-driven initiatives. Discover the mission of the MLB Players Trust, player-led philanthropy, & how baseball continues to bridge cultures betw…

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#1449「ルーティンについて！」

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Robbed With Taser By Ladyboy ⚡ Manila Police Let Them Go | B1 English Story 18:08

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Tinder date turned nightmare in Philippines — B1 English story ⚠️ Mature themes (15+) – includes crime 📱 Speak daily → https://coffeechatenglish.com Traveler shares a true story of corrupt police and crime. Real British English conversation to learn English through a story. — — — Rhys' Travel Channel → 🌐 https://www.tiktok.com/@rhysaroundtheworld F…

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Thomas J. Mazanec, "Poet-Monks: The Invention of Buddhist Poetry in Late Medieval China" (Cornell UP, 2024) 1:14:58

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Poet-Monks focuses on the literary and religious practices of Buddhist poet-monks in Tang-dynasty China to propose an alternative historical arc of medieval Chinese poetry. Combining large-scale quantitative analysis with close readings of important literary texts, Thomas J. Mazanec describes how Buddhist poet-monks, who first appeared in the latte…

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Florentine Koppenborg, "Japan's Nuclear Disaster and the Politics of Safety Governance" (Cornell UP, 2023) 42:56

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Why China pulled the plug on Japan 9:01

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Japan’s new prime minister Sanae Takaichi made waves last fall after saying her country might intervene if China invaded Taiwan. In response, China launched state-organized boycotts against Japan — canceling concerts, restricting seafood imports, and even recalling pandas. Today on the show, what does it look like for a state to organize a boycott,…

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[Part 1] 9 Science-based Life Hacks to Improve your English Learning Potential in 2026 🧠 [970] 1:32:57

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[970] Part 1 of 2. An English podcast about simple habits you can introduce in your life, to be in top condition for learning English all year long. This is all backed up by scientific research into how our brains work, how we learn language, and how little changes in our behaviour can help us perform better and achieve more in the time we are give…

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#053 Why Are Japanese Always Bowing? The Spirit Behind the Gesture｜日本人はなぜ頭を下げるの？お辞儀にこめられた心と文化【Simple Japanese Podcast for Listening Practice】 9:00

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☕️ Patreon — Learn Japanese & support this podcast! (FREE full scripts are available for every episode! By joining, you can get early access to the latest materials — including: EN & FR translations, detailed vocabulary lists & Ready-to-use Anki decks) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/chiaki_nihongo?utm_campaign=cre…

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#583「明けましておめでとうございます！！②」

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By Japanese with Teppei and Noriko

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#582「明けましておめでとうございます！！①」

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By Japanese with Teppei and Noriko

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Shuchen Xiang, "Chinese Cosmopolitanism: The History and Philosophy of an Idea" (Princeton UP, 2023) 1:29:30

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A provocative defense of a forgotten Chinese approach to identity and difference. Historically, the Western encounter with difference has been catastrophic: the extermination and displacement of aboriginal populations, the transatlantic slave trade, and colonialism. China, however, took a different historical path. In Chinese Cosmopolitanism: The H…

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Bo Tao, "Cooperative Evangelist: Kagawa Toyohiko and His World, 1888-1960" (U Hawaii Press, 2025) 1:24:06

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Venezuela’s economic descent (Updated) 10:24

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At The Indicator, we’ve been following the conditions in Venezuela over the years. In 2024 we covered how Venezuela’s economy went into freefall, and have been checking in with an economist there frequently — including after the U.S. attacked over the weekend, deposing its leader Nicolás Maduro. On today’s show, we’re revisiting our episode about V…

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Stuart Carroll, "Enmity and Violence in Early Modern Europe" (Cambridge UP, 2023) 51:09

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Stuart Carroll's Enmity and Violence in Early Modern Europe (Cambridge University Press, 2023) transforms our understanding of Europe between 1500 and 1800 by exploring how ordinary people felt about their enemies and the violence it engendered. Enmity, a state or feeling of mutual opposition or hostility, became a major social problem during the t…

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#1448「お正月について！」

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We resolve to watch these 2026 indicators 8:41

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2025 is finally over. We had bad consumer sentiment vibes, tariffs, and a seemingly ascendant stock market. And those are just a few indicators from last year! As we enter 2026, what indicators should we keep an eye on … in the future? On today’s episode, our top indicator predictions for the new year. Related: What AI data centers are doing to you…

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00 – Preface 3:15

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More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Yei Theodora Ozaki

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#1447「明けましておめでとうございます！！」

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Kerry Brown, "The Great Reversal: Britain, China and the 400-Year Contest for Power" (Yale UP, 2024) 37:29

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In the sixteenth century, Queen Elizabeth I tried to send several letters to her Chinese counterpart, the Wan Li Emperor. The letters tried to ask the Ming emperor to conduct trade relations with faraway England; none of the expeditions carrying the letters ever arrived. It’s an inauspicious beginning to the four centuries of foreign relations betw…

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Henry Grabar, "Paved Paradise: How Parking Explains the World" (Penguin, 2023) 44:17

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Parking, quite literally, has a death grip on America: each year a handful of Americans are tragically killed by their fellow citizens over parking spots. But even when we don't resort to violence, we routinely do ridiculous things for parking, contorting our professional, social, and financial lives to get a spot. Indeed, in the century since the …

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01 – My Lord Bag of Rice 16:00

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More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Yei Theodora Ozaki

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