Hiragana Times Podcast
This English language podcast provides listeners with an insight into the Japanese language, way of life, history, society, trends and more. The content is selected from Hiragana Times, a bilingual magazine in Japanese and English aimed at non-Japanese that has been published since 1986.「ひらがなタイムズ ポッ… read more
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Japanese History Makers [Vol.049]
April 13th, 2021
[This episode]
Devoted Fighters who Stood up for Oppressed Peasants
- IINOUE Denzo (1854-1918)
圧政に苦しむ農民のために立ち上がった義勇の士
― 井上 伝蔵（1854～1918）
Japanese History Makers [Vol.048]
April 6th, 2021
[This episode]
The American Who Saved Japanese Art
- Ernest Francisco FENOLLOSA (1853-1908)
日本の美術を守ったアメリカ人
― アーネスト・フランシスコ・フェノロサ（1853～1908）
Japanese History Makers [Vol.047]
March 30th, 2021
[This episode]
Princess Married off to a Shogun
- Princess Kazunomiya (1846-1877)
将軍に嫁いだプリンセス
― 皇女和宮（1846～1877）
Japan Watching [Vol.047]
March 26th, 2021
[This episode]
Getting Paid Even though the Train Made You Late!
電車が遅れても賃金はもらえる？
Japanese History Makers [Vol.046]
March 23rd, 2021
[This episode]
“The Handsome Woman” - a Trailblazing Modern Woman
- NIIJIMA Yae (1845-1932)
近代女性の先駆者「ハンサム ウーマン」
― 新島 八重（1845～1845）
Japanese History Makers [Vol.045]
March 16th, 2021
[This episode]
Entrepreneur who Sought to Match Morals and Economy
- SHIBUSAWA Eiichi (1840-1931)
道徳と経済の一致を求めた起業家
― 渋沢 栄一（1840～1931）
Japan Watching [Vol.045]
March 12th, 2021
[This episode]
Is Japan’s Restaurant Service Just Too Good?
日本のレストランのサービスはすごすぎる?
Japanese History Makers [Vol.044]
March 9th, 2021
[This episode]
“Merchant of Death” who Contributed to the Modernization of Japan
- Thomas Blake GLOVER (1838-1911)
日本の近代化に貢献した「死の商人」
― トーマス・ブレーク・グラバー（1838～1911）
Japan Watching [Vol.044]
March 4th, 2021
[This episode]
Words Came True a Few Decades Later After Graduation
卒業して数十年後に証明された真実の言葉
Japanese History Makers [Vol.043]
March 1st, 2021
[This episode]
The Hero Who Facilitated One of Japan’s Most Dramatic Meetings
- YAMAOKA Tesshu (1836-1888)
日本史の名場面を準備したヒーロー
― 山岡 鉄舟（1836～1888）
Japan Watching [Vol.043]
February 26th, 2021
[This episode]
Sequel to a “Childhood Ambition” Revealed on Meeting Again
再開で知る「子どもの夢」の続き
Japanese History Makers [Vol.042]
February 23rd, 2021
[This episode]
Scholar who Strove to End Discrimination by Advocating Education
- FUKUZAWA Yukiichii (1835-1901)
学問を提唱して差別排除に奮闘した学者
― 福沢 …
Japanese History Makers [Vol.041]
February 16th, 2021
[This episode]
An Extraordinarily Great Man who Strove to Modernize Japan
- SAKAMOTO Ryoma (1835-1867)
日本の近代化に奔走した型破りの偉人
― 坂本 龍馬（1835～1867）
Japanese History Makers [Vol.040]
February 9th, 2021
[This episode]
Founder of Modern Trial System, Ended up in Tragedy
- ETO Shinpei (1834-1874)
悲劇に終わった近代裁判制度生みの親
― 江藤 新平（1834～1874）
Japan Watching [Vol.040]
February 5th, 2021
[This episode]
Parents Who Want their Children to Become Famous
子どもを有名にしたい親
Japanese History Makers [Vol.039]
February 2nd, 2021
[This episode]
A Beautiful Geisha who was Used to Conclude Treaty
- Toujin Okichi (1841-1891)
条約締結に利用された美人芸者
― 唐人お吉（1841～1891）
>> Magazine …
Japanese History Makers [Vol.038]
January 26th, 2021
[This episode]
Shipwreck Contributed to the Opening of the Country
- John Manjiro (1827-1898)
日本の開国へ貢献した漂流
― ジョン万次郎（1827～1898）
Japanese History Makers [Vol.037]
January 19th, 2021
[This episode]
American who Became Japan’s First English Teacher
- Ranald MacDonald (1824-1894)
日本で最初の英語教師になったアメリカ 人
― ラナルド・マクドナルド（1824～1894）
Japanese History Makers [Vol.036]
January 12th, 2021
[This episode]
Hero who Achieved a Bloodless Revolution
- KATSU Kaishu (1823-1899)
無血革命を実現させた英雄
― 勝 海舟（1823～1899）
Japanese History Makers [Vol.035]
January 5th, 2021
[This episode]
The Most Respected Yakuza Boss in Japan
- SHIMIZU no Jirochou (1820-1893)
尊敬された日本一のヤクザ
― 清水 次郎長（1820～1893）
Japan Watching [Vol.034]
December 25th, 2020
[This episode]
Fukubukuro is a Good Value for the Money but ...
福袋はお得ですが……
Japanese History Makers [Vol.034]
December 22nd, 2020
[This episode]
American who Made the World’s First Japanese - English Dictionary
- James Curtis HEPBURN (1815-1911)
世界初の和英辞書を作ったアメリカ人
― ジェームス・カーティス・ヘップバーン（1815～1911）
Japanese History Makers [Vol.033]
December 15th, 2020
[This episode]
A Man of Justice who Strove to Rescue Farmers from Pollution
- TANAKA Shozo (1814-1913)
公害から農民を救うために戦った正義の男
― 田中 正造（1814～1913）
…
Japan Watching [Vol.032]
December 10th, 2020
[This episode]
Selfish Human Beings who Hate Insects
虫が好かない、虫がいい人間
Japanese History Makers [Vol.032]
December 8th, 2020
[This episode]
The First Foreigner to Scale Mt. Fuji
- Sir Rutherford ALCOCK KCB (1809-1897)
富士山に最初に登った外国人
― ラザフォード・オールコック（1809～1897）
Japanese History Makers [Vol.031]
November 30th, 2020
[This episode]
The Duty and Love of a Doctor who Brought Western Medicine to Japan
- Philipp Franz von SIEBOLD (1796-1866)
日本に近代医学を広めた医師の任務と愛
― フィリップ・フランツ・フォン・シーボルト（1796～1866）
Japan Watching [Vol.030]
November 28th, 2020
[This episode]
Is “Considerate English” Necessary?
「親切な 英語」は必要 です か？
Japanese History Makers [Vol.030]
November 24th, 2020
[This episode]
An Investigator who Fought Against a Great Evil
- OOSHIO Heihachirou (1793-1837)
巨悪に立ち向かった捜査官
― 大塩 平八郎（1793～1837）
Japanese History Makers [Vol.029]
November 16th, 2020
[This episode]
Doctor who Successfully Performed the World’s First Surgery Using General Anesthetic
- HANAOKA Seishu (1760-1835)
世界で初めて麻酔手術を成功させた医師
…
Japanese History Makers [Vol.028]
November 9th, 2020
[This episode]
Leader who Rebuilt the Collapsed Feudal Domain
- UESUGI Yozan (1751-1822)
破綻した藩を立て直したリーダー
― 上杉 鷹山（1751～1822）
>> Magazine …
Japan Watching [Vol.027]
November 5th, 2020
[This episode]
On a Certain Day at a Certain Place in Japa
ある日、ある場所の日本
Japanese History Makers [Vol.027]
November 4th, 2020
[This episode]
The Man Who Completed the First Map of Japan after the Age of 55
- INOU Tadataka (1745-1818)
55歳を過ぎてから最初の日本地図をつくった男
― 伊能 忠敬（1745～1818）
Japan Watching [Vol.026]
October 29th, 2020
[This episode]
Learn Real Japanese Culture at Karaoke
カラオケで本当の日本文化を学んでください
Japanese History Makers [Vol.026]
October 26th, 2020
[This episode]
“Devil Inspector” who Solved a Homeless Issue
- HASEGAWA Heizo (1746-1795)
ホームレス問題を解決した鬼捜査官
― 長谷川 平蔵（1746-1795）
>> Magazine …
Japanese History Makers [Vol.025]
October 19th, 2020
[This episode]
Warm-hearted Judge Well-Known Through Television and Movies
- OOKA Echiizen (1677-1751)
テレビや映画でお馴染みの、人情味あふれる裁判官
― 大岡 越前（1677-1751）
Japanese History Makers [Vol.024]
October 12th, 2020
[This episode]
Story of Revenge Attack Leader Passed Down for 300 Years
- OOIISHII Kurranosuke (1659-1703)
300年後の今も語り継がれる仇討ち物語のリーダー
― 大石 内蔵助（1659～1703）
Japan Watching [Vol.023]
October 8th, 2020
[This episode]
Although Vending Machines Can Be Found Everywhere in Japan...
日本には自動販売機はどこにでもあるけれど……
Japanese History Makers [Vol.023]
October 6th, 2020
[This episode]
Haiku Giant Rumored to be a Ninja
- MATSUO Basho (1644-1694)
忍者説もある俳句の巨人
― 松尾 芭蕉（1644～1694）
Japan Watching [Vol.022]
October 1st, 2020
[This episode]
Priority Seating is for Whose Benefit?
優先席は誰のためにあるの？
Japanese History Makers [Vol.022]
September 29th, 2020
[This episode]
Master of Two Swords who Rejected Divine Protection
- MIYAMOTO Musashi (1584-1645)
神の加護をも拒絶した二刀流の達人
― 宮本 武蔵（1584～1645）
Japanese History Makers [Vol.021]
September 21st, 2020
[This episode]
Three Sisters Destined to Live Dramatic Lives
"The Three Sisters of Asai"
- Chacha (1569-1615)
- Hatsu (1570-1633)
- Gou (1573-1626)
数奇な運命をたどった三姉妹
「浅井三姉妹」
― 茶々（1569～1615）
― 初（1570～1633）
― …
Japan Watching [Vol.020]
September 17th, 2020
[This episode]
How Much Will the Treasure in Your Home Sell For?
我が家のお宝はいくらで売れる？
Japanese History Makers [Vol.020]
September 14th, 2020
[This episode]
Warrior who Brought About Peace Through Bold Action - SOU Y
oshitoshi (1568-1615)
大胆な行動で講和に導いた武将
― 宗 義智（1568～1568）
Magazine …
Japanese History Makers [Vol.019]
September 7th, 2020
[This episode]
Ambitious Warrior who Arrived Late
- DATE Masamune (1567-1636)
遅れて来た野心家の武将
― 伊達政宗（1567～1636）
Japanese History Makers [Vol.018]
August 31st, 2020
[This episode]
Elder Brother who Saved his Family & Younger Brother who Devoted his Life to Loyalty
- SANADA Nobuyuki (1566-1658)
- SANADA Yukimura (1567-1615)
真田家を守った兄、忠義に命を捧げた弟
― 真田 信之（1566～1658）
― 真田 幸村（1567～1615）
Japan Watching [Vol.017]
August 27th, 2020
[This episode]
Japanese Act by Guessing What Other People Are Thinking
日本人は人の心を読んで行動します
Japanese History Makers [Vol.017]
August 25th, 2020
[This episode]
The First Caucasian Samurai
- William ADAMS / MIURA Anjin (1564-1620)
最初の青い眼のサムライ
― ウィリアム・アダムズ／三浦 按針（1564～1620）
Japanese History Makers [Vol.016]
August 17th, 2020
[This episode]
Christian Woman who Accepted her Fate in Time of Civil Wars
- HOSOKAWA Garrciia (1563-1600)
宿命を悟った戦国キリシタン女性
― 細川 ガラシャ（1563～1600）
Japan Watching [Vol.015]
August 13th, 2020
[This episode]
Japanese Style Out of Home Services Admired by Non-Japanese
外国人が称賛する日本流留守対応サービス
Japanese History Makers [Vol.015]
August 11th, 2020
[This episode]
Warlord who Continued to Defeat an Enormous Army
- SANADA Masayuki (1547-1611)
巨大勢力に勝ち続けた武将
― 真田 昌幸（1547～1611）
Japanese History Makers [Vol.014]
August 3rd, 2020
[This episode]
The Drifting Wartime Fate of a Beautiful Woman
- Oichi (1547-1583)
戦国の定めにほんろうされた美女
― お市（1547～1583）
Japanese History Makers [Vol.013]
July 28th, 2020
[This episode]
Strategist on his Guard Because of his Talent
- KURODA Kanbei (1546-1604)
才能がゆえに警戒された軍師
― 黒田 官兵衛（1546～1604）
Japanese History Makers [Vol.012]
July 20th, 2020
[This episode]
Great Shogun who Created a Base for Peace with Tolerance and Strategy
- TOKUGAWA Ieyasu (1542-1616)
忍耐と策略で平和の礎を築いた大将軍
― 徳川 …
Japan Watching [Vol.011]
July 16th, 2020
[This episode]
Why Do They Distribute Packs of Tissue Paper for Free?
どうしてポケットティッシュをただで配るの？
Japanese History Makers [Vol.011]
July 13th, 2020
[This episode]
Dictator who Started as a Lowly Farmer
- TOYOTOMI Hideyoshi (1537-1598)
身分の低い農民からはい上がった独裁者
― 豊臣 秀吉（1537～1598）
Japanese History Makers [Vol.010]
July 6th, 2020
[This episode]
A Warlord who Fought only for Justice in Wartime
- UESUGI Kenshin (1530-1578)
義のためにのみ戦った戦国武将
～ 上杉 謙信（1530～1578）
Japanese History Makers [Vol.009]
June 30th, 2020
[This episode]
Master of Tea Ceremony who Discovered Unnoticeable Beauty
- Sen no Riikyu (1522-1591)
人が気づかない美を見出した茶の湯の達人
～ 千 利休（1522～1591）
Japanese History Makers [Vol.008]
June 22nd, 2020
[This episode]
Zen Master who Saw the Truth
- IKKYU Soujun (1394-1481)
物事の本質を見極めた禅の達人
一休宗純（1394 ～ 1481）
Japan Watching [Vol.007]
June 19th, 2020
[This episode]
Are Priority Seats Necessary in Japan?
優先席は日本に必要ですか
Japanese History Makers [Vol.007]
June 15th, 2020
[This episode]
Priest who Taught that Sinners are more Deserving of a Place in Paradise
- Shinran (1173 - 1262)
悪人こそが楽園へ行けると説いた聖人
― 親鸞（1173～1262）
Japanese History Makers [Vol.006]
June 8th, 2020
[This episode]
First Shogun Who Founded a Military Government
- MINAMOTO no Yoritomo (1147 - 1199)
武家政治を始めた最初の将軍
― 源頼朝（1147～1199）
Japanese History Makers [Vol.005]
June 2nd, 2020
[This episode]
Warrior Who Became a Symbol of “Glory and Downfall”
- TAIRA no Kiyomori (1118 - 1181)
「栄華と没落」の象徴となった武将
－平清盛（1118～1181）
>> …
Japan Watching [Vol.004]
May 29th, 2020
[This episode]
Japan’s Homeless – Behind the Scenes
見えざる日本のホームレス事情
Japanese History Makers [Vol.004]
May 25th, 2020
[This episode]
The Author of “The Tale of Genji,” a Book that Describes a Handsome Prince’s Love Affairs
- MURASAKI Shikibu (about 979 ~ about 1016)
Japan Watching [Vol.003]
May 21st, 2020
[This episode]
What is inside the Heart of a Professor Invited to a Wedding Ceremony?
Japanese History Makers [Vol.003]
May 18th, 2020
[This episode]
Talented Man who Became the God of Literature
- SUGAWARA no Michizane (845~903)
Japan Watching [Vol.002]
May 14th, 2020
[This episode]
Beautiful Female Customers in a Fashionable Restaurant
Japanese History Makers [Vol.002]
May 11th, 2020
[This episode]
The Prince who Created the Framework of Japan
(SHOUTOKU Taishi)
Japan Watching [Vol.001]
May 7th, 2020
[This episode]
A Woman with a Large Stomach — A Little Drama on a Train
Japanese History Makers [Vol.001 ]
May 5th, 2020
[This episode]
Who is the Emperor Sleeping in the World’s Largest Burial Site?
(“Mr. X” buried in Emperor NINTOKU Grave)
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