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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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)
[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)
[This episode]
Fukubukuro is a Good Value for the Money but ...
福袋はお得ですが……
[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)
[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)
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[This episode]
Selfish Human Beings who Hate Insects
虫が好かない、虫がいい人間
[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)
[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)
[This episode]
Is “Considerate English” Necessary?
「親切な 英語」は必要 です か?
[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)
[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
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[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)
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On a Certain Day at a Certain Place in Japa
ある日、ある場所の日本
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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)
[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
[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)
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[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)
[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)
[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……
[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)
[This episode]
Priority Seating is for Whose Benefit?
優先席は誰のためにあるの?
[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)
[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)
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[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?
[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)
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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)
[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)
[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
[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)
[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)
[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
[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)
[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)
[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)
[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 …
[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?
[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)
[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)
[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)
[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)
[This episode]
Are Priority Seats Necessary in Japan?
優先席は日本に必要ですか
[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)
[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)
[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)
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[This episode]
Japan’s Homeless – Behind the Scenes
見えざる日本のホームレス事情
[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)
[This episode]
What is inside the Heart of a Professor Invited to a Wedding Ceremony?
[This episode]
Talented Man who Became the God of Literature
- SUGAWARA no Michizane (845~903)
[This episode]
Beautiful Female Customers in a Fashionable Restaurant
[This episode]
The Prince who Created the Framework of Japan
(SHOUTOKU Taishi)
[This episode]
A Woman with a Large Stomach — A Little Drama on a Train
[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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