Best Jjwalsh Inboundambassador Podcasts (2024)

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Japanese Thatch Roof Renovation - Mélanie Heresbach of 2m26 in rural Kyoto 14:03

1d ago14:03

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As a part of the 2024 Minka Summit in rural Kyoto, we had the chance to visit the stunning KAYABUKI thatch roof MINKA traditional home and atelier art studio of talented design team 2m26 Mélanie and Sebastien. Here Mélanie talks about the process of changing their roof from metal and tile back to natural straw thatch roof over the last year. 2m26 a…

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Vegan Educator-Entrepreneur Talks Japan Travel & Plantbased Philosophy - Brigitte Gemme 1:03:31

8d ago1:03:31

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Vancouver based Brigitte Gemme is a mom and researched professional who has been spreading her love of vegan eating and sustainable lifestyles with an international audience through her blogs, podcasts and workshops. In spring 2024, Brigitte traveled Japan with her family and has some advice for vegan eaters who want to enjoy the experience. 00:00 …

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30 min Sustainable Short-Takes for March 2024 with Joy & Tove 32:21

11d ago32:21

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Tove & Joy talk about the latest sustainability focused projects, news and entrepreneurship around Japan for March of 2024 that are on our radar. Tove Kinooka is co-founder of sustainability focused consultancy and training business in Tokyo: ENTELECO: https://www.entelecoconsulting.com/ https://jp.linkedin.com/in/tove-kinooka-35a39323 Joy Jarman-W…

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Fixing up Old Houses in OJIKA Nagasaki Japan - talking with Brett Rassmussen 1:01:43

12d ago1:01:43

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Brett works on Ojika island (Nagasaki) and elsewhere in Japan (new project in Nagano) under the business name “Okibi”. Here he talks about the ups and downs of fixing up old houses, reusing local materials, being as sustainable as possible with renewable energy, natural materials, community building and even beach cleanup activities as a part of hi…

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Choosing to stay in NOTO after the quake - talking with Bernd & Mitsue 1:04:37

15d ago1:04:37

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The Noto peninsula was rocked by one of Japan's strongest earthquakes on Jan 1, 2024. Bernd Schellhorn and Mitsue Nagase are residents of the Noto peninsula area who chose to move there from Kyoto and make it their home. Bernd and Mitsue have been on the Seek-Sustainable-Japan talkshow before sharing insights about Shojin-Ryori and Photography. Thi…

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Why should we care about traditional Japanese house design? talking with author Azby Brown 1:04:38

22d ago1:04:38

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As a preview for the 3rd annual Minka Summit on April 19-21 this year, I had the chance to talk with author and Japanese house design expert Azby Brown (who is this year's keynote speaker) about some of the ideas he will be presenting to the audience of over 500 traditional Japanese house enthusiasts from across Japan who will gather in rural Kyoto…

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Carole Fuchs - Green Ultra Athlete & Sustainable Business Entrepreneur in Japan 32:23

1M ago32:23

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Carole Fuchs is an impressive endurance athlete who has climbed Mt.Everest, she works at the British Embassy as a climate advocate, and is an entrepreneur who launched Feel Run - a sustainable business focused on promoting sustainability in sportswear, events and sports. The sportswear she makes reuses waste plastics and bamboo fibers - the company…

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Passion for Natural Plastering and Building in Japan - Emily Kaneko Reynolds 1:03:58

1M ago1:03:58

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Emily Kaneko Reynolds loves to build with earth and mud- in this talk, she shares some of her insights and passion for natural building materials. Emily wrote a book about Japan's Clay Walls (link below) and she gave a Tedx Talk in 2021 worth watching called : Save Your World, Build with Earth – Japan Style - TEDxKUFS : • Save Your World, Build wit…

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Sustainable Short Takes with Tove & Joy - February 2024 31:47

2M ago31:47

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What sustainable trends, events and innovations are on our radar this month (February 2024) Japan?By jjwalsh / InboundAmbassador

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Earthquake-Resistance Renovation of Traditional Houses in Japan 59:38

2M ago59:38

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Ayumi & Uberto are an international couple living in Fukuoka who know a lot about earthquake resistant traditional Japanese buildings. Ayumi wrote an excellent Medium blog about it and another about how Japanese students are educated and trained to survive an earthquake. They have been renovating and living in an old Japanese house KOMINKA after ma…

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2024 Minka (Traditional House) Japan Summit - Talking with the Event Organizers 1:02:02

2M ago1:02:02

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The 3rd annual Minka Summit will be held once again in Hanase Village (about an hour from Kyoto station). In this preview talk about this year's event, Lauren, Andrea and Stuart join to give insights on the special speakers, minka mall, minka tours, locals and the village, and how the event has changed over the last 3 years. Key Takeaways They are …

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Renovating Vacant House to Guest House with Tribute to Heritage - Dani Benton 57:35

2M ago57:35

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Originally from the US, Dani & Evan Benton have bought properties and land to live and run a guest house and to do natural farming in rural Japan. The Bentons have been so generous in sharing their knowledge on YouTube by documenting and sharing a variety of useful information about how to get a Japan business and startup visa, buy a house, renovat…

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Seed Saving & PFAS issues in Japan - talking with Ryoko Matsuno 1:01:01

3M ago1:01:01

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Dr.Ryoko Matsuno is an environmental researcher who has worn many hats over her career as a government official, researcher, educator, environmental activist, consultant and community organizer promoting sustainable living and sustainable business initiatives. In this talk Dr. Matsuno joins us to talk about her work researching and raising awarenes…

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Funding Sustainable Businesses to "Do Well AND Do Good" - Tokyo VC Schyler Alexandra Cole 1:00:58

3M ago1:00:58

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Schyler Alexandra Cole is a VC passionate about supporting entrepreneurs and business people focused on doing good for people and planet with their business ideas. She is also passionate about living a healthy and balanced lifestyle through her work as a yoga and pilates instructor. Schyler gives insights on her work as a VC, research and startups …

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Foodie Map Community App - HUE - talking with COO Entrepreneur Noriko Shindo 1:02:49

4M ago1:02:49

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Nori is an inspiring entrepreneur, working mother and sustainable business expert based in Tokyo - this time Nori joins us to introduce HUE - a new kind of foodie / map app to share your favorite eateries with likeminded users in Japan and beyond. The Pod-Save-America episode I reference in the beginning of the show on being sober & community conne…

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Top-3 Sustainable Japan Highlights in 2023 with Joy & Tove 33:53

4M ago33:53

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Welcome to our last 30-min chat of 2023 - what were the top-3 sustainable highlights in Japan for us this year? LINKS (== Tove ~~ Joy) == Kamikatsu Zero Waste Center & Hotel & Upcycle shop is an inspiring place for training people in how to put sustainable ideas and targets into action: https://www.y-ship.yokohama/green-transformation/ == Sustainab…

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Explore Kyoto's Spiritual Side with Nathan- a Buddhism Insider guide 1:01:32

4M ago1:01:32

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Kyoto is one of Japan's top travel destinations but without a good guide, most visitors miss out on the deeper meaning and stories of some of its key sights- especially at its temples. See the video of this talk: https://youtube.com/live/kRI5MfGURS4 In this talk, Rev. Dr. Nathan Jishin Michon 慈心 who is a deep-Kyoto guide and insider expert on the d…

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Author Alex Kerr talks about his latest book Hidden Japan: An Astonishing World of Thatched Villages, Ancient Shrines and Primeval Forests 1:05:50

4M ago1:05:50

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Alex Kerr is a living treasure of knowledge about all things Japan- especially Japanese culture, traditional houses, community development, village life and the arts. In this talk, Alex shares insights about his latest book which features unknown destination gems in Japan which still retain their traditional charms - called HIDDEN JAPAN. Alex Kerr …

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North to South Craft Brewery Japan Journey - talk with Matthew Boynton of Sakamichi (Steep Hill) Brewing 1:02:43

5M ago1:02:43

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Catching up with craft-beer brewmaster & insider Sakamichi Brewing co-founder Matthew Boynton. Matthew shares his North to South Japan top craft breweries and tap-room top-10 list with us - so many great examples of how these businesses take care of their local communities and environment while running a successful business! #craftbeer #japan #sust…

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November 2023 Sustainability Highlights with Tove & JJ 33:27

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Putting strategies into action to balance the needs of people and planet is the ongoing aim of many of us around the world- here are a few positive examples to inspire from Japan. In this month’s sustainable short-takes talk this month, sustainability-focused consultant Tove Kinooka shared her recent Enteleco project- at one of my favorite destinat…

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Exploring diversity & borders in life & culture through art - Ava Grauls, Makiko Shimizu Harris & Megumi Ohata 52:04

5M ago52:04

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== Enjoy JJ's Ad-Free Seek-Sustainable-Japan Videos all winter == Ava Grauls, Makiko Shimizu Harris & Megumi Ohata talk here about their beautiful and fascinating artwork which they displayed together in Hiroshima, Japan at Gallery G this summer (2023). These 3 talented humans share insights about their work as well as advice for budding creatives …

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Japan's Decision to Release Nuclear Waste Water & Radiation Testing in the Ukraine - Azby Brown 1:00:49

6M ago1:00:49

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Azby Brown is a long time resident of Japan and lead research of the radiation testing open source advocacy, education and training organization SAFECAST. Here Azby talks about the decision by the Japanese government to release waste water into the ocean and the surrounding issues and consequences as well as advice for how future actions and decisi…

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Autumn Short-Takes About Sustainability in Japan with Tove & Joy 30:48

6M ago30:48

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Our Autumn Sustainability in Japan and beyond chat - here Tove Kinooka and JJWalsh (both of us do sustainability focused work, consulting and projects in Japan) share some of our insights for exciting sustainable business, travel, events and projects in Japan (or relevant to Japan). Watch the video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/6SZ8N1Nnw…

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The Positive Practice of Organic Farming in Japan - Heather Nagano Farm Tour 38:15

6M ago38:15

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Heather Fukase is originally from Australia, and has lived in a beautiful rural area of Nagano above Matsumoto-city for the last 17 years where she has raised a family. For more than 10 years Heather (and her husband) has been growing vegetables and fruit organically and as naturally as possible. Watch the video of this talk: https://youtu.be/6UgDb…

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How Japanese Consumers view Sustainable Brands & Living - James Hollow CEO of Fabric KK 1:03:13

7M ago1:03:13

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How do Japanese consumers think about sustainability and sustainable brands? This is the 3rd annual report that James Hollow and his team at Fabric in Tokyo have compiled this data from their original research. See FABRIC co's entire Sustainability in Japan 3 report "The pathway to regenerative business" Watch the video version of this talk on yout…

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Documenting Tohoku Recovery with a Film about the MCT - talking with Robbie McKain & James Clark 47:09

7M ago47:09

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Writer James Clark and filmmaker Robbie McKain have joined forces to do a fundraiser for a film about the Michinoku Coastal Train (MCT) in Tohoku - a 1000 km trail that was created to bring more visitors to the area to enjoy the beautiful coastal hike while supporting the communities still rebuilding after the 2011 Earthquake-Tsunami-Nuclear Power …

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Buddhist Voices in Crisis Care - Refuge in the Storm | talking with Rev.Dr. Nathan Jishin Michon 1:01:20

7M ago1:01:20

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Nathan and I met recently in Kyoto when I gave a talk on PRIDE at the Creative Mornings event. He has been researching and writing and practicing meditation and religious studies in Japan and around the world for many years and has a deep understanding of how Buddhist philosophies and teachings can help in counseling and supporting people in times …

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MEDIUM article | Slow travel to Japan's Earth Celebration 16:40

8M ago16:40

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This is a read of a medium article I wrote (plus some extras) about going to the Sado island Earth Celebration event this year. Original article here. Background music thanks to performers in the KODO taiko "roam through OGI town" parade I joined on the 1st day of the festival. See all my videos of performances, interviews and live tours on my YouT…

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Event Recap for Earth Celebration Sado Island with Yui and JJ 57:28

8M ago57:28

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Yui Kamiya and JJWalsh talk about the 2023 Earth Celebration Event on Sado Island, Niigata. This event is one of Japan's longest running summer festivals and this year was the 35th Earth Celebration event. Yui Kamiya is one of the organizers of the event who has seen it's development over the last 10 years and tells us some insights from the operat…

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Avoid crowds for Japan travel - talking with Instagram influencer SugaLenin - Kristina Minami 56:19

8M ago56:19

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Kristina Minami @sugalenin is a social media influencer on Instagram that touts herself as an anti-overtourism expert. Kristina was on the Reuters sponsored webinar I moderated on Sept 7, 2023 which has had more than 500K views. Here Kristina elaborates on the webinar insights by sharing sustainable travel opportunities off-the-beaten-track in othe…

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SDG Manga - EVs - Sustainable Events - Tokyo Webinar - Organic Farm | Sustainable Short-Takes with Tove & Joy 31:44

8M ago31:44

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Monthly 30-min chat between two Sustainability-focused consultants in Japan, Tove Kinooka in Tokyo & JJWalsh in Hiroshima - what topics are on our radar this month of August 2023? See the time-jumps and topics below: Watch the video on YouTube here for the added visuals 00:00 Welcome to Sustainable Short-Takes 02:00 Extreme Heat Summer in Japan - N…

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Fixing up a 250-Year-Old House in Japan Snow Country - House Tour & Talk with Ed Stratham 58:30

8M ago58:30

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Ed Stratham is a talented entrepreneur and community builder based in Nagano, Japan. In this talk with Ed he gives us an insightful house tour of his 250+ year old property that he has been working on renovating. He also has great advice for anyone interested in renovating old houses in Japan. Amazingly, despite doing most of the work himself, Ed h…

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The Sado Island Earth Celebration 2023 Overview - talking with event insider Yui Kamiya 53:43

9M ago53:43

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Earth Celebration on Sado island NIIGATA is one of the summer festivals in Japan I have wanted to get to for many years and this year August 18-20, 2023 the festival will be back in full force. Here organizer and KODO taiko-drum ensemble member and manager Yui Kamiya talks about travel to this beautiful island and what we can expect to see and enjo…

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From AKIYA (abandoned house) to Dream Home - House Tour Chat with Lawrence in Iwakuni Japan 49:41

9M ago49:41

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Lawrence works for the American military in Iwakuni (Yamaguchi) Japan and he says they are "empty nesters" as they were looking a great home with garden space and a garage to enjoy in their retirement years. In this talk, we chat while we get a house tour from Lawrence and also have the chance to talk with the builder who worked on his house and th…

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What's Sustainable in Japan for JUNE? Hida-Takayama | King's Lunch | Leadership | Vegan options 34:47

10M ago34:47

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Japan sustainable business, travel, events, issues and innovation for JUNE Welcome Hida-Takayama HeianRaku Vegan-Vegetarian Friendly Chinese EvilTex Vegan-Vegetarian Friendly Burgers Mercure Hotel Sustainable Features Women in CleanTech Event Tokyo & Osaka Organic Farm Nagano Naturally The King's Birthday Lunch Wild meat - isn't it more sustainable…

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Hiroshima based entrepreneur, TV talent, translator-interpreter & Food Snob - Rachel Nicholson 1:01:03

10M ago1:01:03

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Rachel Nicholson is an entrepreneur who ran her own cafe, works for the local government as a translator-interpreter, appears in front of local media productions, and works behind the scenes on English subtitles.. she is also the @hiroshimafoodsnob sharing her favorite kaki-gori (shave-ice), coffee, and food insights from this area of Japan. #podca…

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House-sitting & Pet-Sitting Sustainable Travel | talk with HouseSitDiva Kelly Hayes Raitt 2:02:59

10M ago2:02:59

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Housesitting or Petsitting around the world is a great way to save money and live like a local, but it is also a more sustainable, slower style of travel that has greater benefits for local communities and less negative impacts on the environment. Kelly Hayes-Raitt talks about how house and pet sitting around the world has been an important part of…

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Farm-to-Table Events in Fukushima from a Hydrogen Powered Food-Truck | Dutch entrepreneur Joost Kralt 56:16

11M ago56:16

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Dutch Entrepreneur in Fukushima: Joost Kralt talks here about the FoodCamp farm-to-table and table-to-farm business idea. They are bringing all of these groups together for high-quality dining events has a lot of potential, especially when they use their newly aquired Hydrogen Food Truck for quieter dining experiences without the usual diesel smell…

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Sustainable Japan Talk - May 2023 Short-Takes with Tove & Joy | IKEA, Organic Tea, Ocean Plastics.. 31:53

11M ago31:53

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Japan Sustainability-focused business, events and topics worth talking about for May 2023 with Tove and Joy- two sustainability-focused entrepreneurs in different areas of Japan. VIDEO of our talk here: https://www.youtube.com/live/XlcwndaoQE8?feature=share TOPICS TIMESTAMPS: 00:54 G7 Tea Factory Gen 02:33 Enteleco Launch Event 05:38 Fukuoka Trip C…

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Episode 444- Japan's Ocean Plastic Problem & Beach CleanUp with YouTubers 25:14

11M ago25:14

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Plastic pollution and the Ocean Plastics problem is one of the biggest issues in Japan for people like me focused on sustainability. Important topic for #worldoceansday June 8th. This is episode 444 (4 connects with death in Japan) I talk about Japan's biggest sustainability issue plastic- particularly the ocean plastic pollution problem and includ…

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Preserving the Art of Japanese Boatbuilding Crafts - talking with Douglas Brooks 1:02:19

11M ago1:02:19

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Douglas Brooks has spent his career as an apprentice, researcher, and teacher of traditional Japanese wooden boats. Doug's home base is in Vermont, USA, but he has been to Japan over 25 times and has been to all 47 prefectures of Japan to research, build and even teach at various Japanese boatmaking projects. #japan #boatbuilding #woodenboats #craf…

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Passion for Japanese Tool - Yuko Nakao's Japan Tool Imports to Australia - Shokunin Store 1:02:19

12M ago1:02:19

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Many visitors to Japan are fascinated by the high-quality tools and crafts available - many of which are still made-in-Japan the same way they have been for generations. Yuko Naka's Australian husband is a landscape gardener and was impressed by even the cheapest of Japanese tools at the local shop. This started Yuko's passion for learning more abo…

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Horse Culture - Honest Guides & Local People: Fukushima Hope Tour - Part 2 42:37

12M ago42:37

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Even months after finishing the consulting trip of the Fukushima coastal area most affected by the triple disaster of 3.11 this year in 2023 (12 years later) I still think back to the trip. There were many powering and inspiring insights of local resilience, but also of entrepreneurship and hospitality. See the article this podcast is based on here…

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Minka (Japan's Traditional Houses) Beauty & Community Building - Minka-Summit Talk Preview 1:03:51

12M ago1:03:51

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Azby Brown talks about rural communities in Iwami Ginzan (Shimane) and Tamba Saseyama in Hyogo which have interesting examples of restoring and renovating old Japanese houses to revive the local community. Watch the video of this talk here ** Podcast folks- Apologies for the trouble we had with the mic for Azby ** This is a preview of his talk at t…

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Permaculture Center Kamimomi in Okayama Upcoming Events - talking with founder Kyle Holzhueter 58:20

1y ago58:20

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Kyle Holzhueter is a master of natural plastering techniques as well as founded the permaculture center KAMIMOMI in Okayama, Japan. Kyle will tell us a little about his techniques and projects as well as highlight some upcoming events they have that you might be interested in joining. Kyle Holzhueter was recently featured by NHK Japanophiles series…

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April 2023 Sustainable Short-Takes Podcast with Tove & Joy 31:12

1y ago31:12

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April 2023 Sustainable Japan topics - links and timestamps below: 00:00 Welcome to April Sustainable Short-Takes 00:40 Red Maple Leaf Beauty 02:00 Wooden Masu Sake cup souvenirs 02:40 Ethical Leadership Youth Camp 06:00 Sustainable Education in Japan 09:05 Setouchi 7 Event Summary 09:20 Alex Kerr Keynote Speaker Setouchi Seven Event 10:10 Governors…

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2nd MINKA Summit Event Preview April 21-23 2023 - Talking with the Organizers 1:05:32

1y ago1:05:32

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The 2nd annual Minka Summit Event will be held in Aichi on April 21-23 at the Aichi Prefectural Citizens’ Forest in Shinishiro. #minkasummit #japan #rural #japanesehouse #oldhouserenovation In this talk, Stuart Galbraith IV, Lauren Scharf, and Andrea Carlson join Seek Sustainable Japan talkshow to give us an overview of the speakers and schedule of…

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Sustainable Japan: Entrepreneurs - Hotels - Fukushima - Waste | Short-Takes with Tove & Joy 35:24

1y ago35:24

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Tove Kinooka and JJWalsh are sustainability-focused entrepreneurs in Tokyo and Hiroshima who talk each month about the sustainable businesses, travel, products and innovation they are involved with or which are on our radar. Watch the video of this talk #sustainability #japan #sustainable #sustainablejapan #talkshow 00:00 Welcome to Sustainable Sho…

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Can Fukushima develop international tourism appeal with HOPE TOURS? 18:57

1y ago18:57

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"Finding Hope in Fukushima" is an article I wrote on MEDIUM - 2023 is the 12th anniversary of the 3.11.2011 earthquake-tsunami-nuclear power meltdown Tohoku disaster and the first time I had ever visited Fukushima. This podcast is an overview of the big takeaways of my 3-day consulting trip along the HAMADORI coastline that was most effected by the…

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FUKUSHIMA's new sustainable brand of HOPE | Azby Brown 1:05:23

1y ago1:05:23

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Azby Brown is the main guide for a media tour of the Fukushima area called the "Hope Hamadori" Fukushima tour. This is connected to the area's HOPE TOURISM projects and new developments to guide international visitors through the area to talk honestly about the past, present and future. The aim of the project is to find ways to appeal to tourists w…

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