Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Episode 154: Ghibli Talk - Spirited Away


A: Hello. I'm Keina.
B: Hello. I'm Moeko. This is KSU student podcast.
A: Are you OK? You look very sleepy.
B: I feel very very sleepy because I stayed up late last night.
A: Why?
B: I watched a movie named "Spirited away ". Do you know?
A: Uhh,no.
B: Wow. What a waste that you have never watch it. I recommend this movie.
A: Oh. I am getting interested in it. I will watch this movie. So can you tell me the summary of it?
B: Yes, I can. When a girl named Chihiro and her parents run through a tunnel, they meet a strange sight. Then her parents become pigs while eating strange foods. Because She is surprised from seeing pigs, she runs away and meets Haku. Haku is a hero of this movie.
A: I know this movie! The title is "Sento Chihiro no kamikakushi"in Japan. I love it.
B: Wow. Which scenes were impressive?
A: Well. The most impressive scene as the movie is the farewell scene between Chihiro and Haku. I'm sad because she can't see him again. How about you?
B: The scene where her parents become pigs is very scary scene. When they latch onto the food, I think their face is ugly.  This is my most impressive scene.
A: I remember it. I'm scared that two pigs are gaining weight. Speaking of the food, her father eats strange food.
The food is jiggle. Do you know it?
B: Yes, I do. This is "Bawan". It is Taiwanese food.
A: Oh. I have never heard this word. I think "Bawan" resembles a jellyfish.
B: I have eaten it. But I don't like it because this is fatty food.
A:  Well... But I want to eat it. Her parents eat various foods. Many different foods appear in this movie. Most of them look delicious.
B: I have heard interesting story. At the  scene where her parents eat in food stall without permission, they say " I will pay when a shopkeeper come " to her. It is said that this words shows an adult is beside herself or himself with taking a strong interested in things which satisfied her or his wants.
A: Wow. In other words, this scene satirizes many adults who think there are no thing that we can't buy with money.
B: Yes.
A: This movie has many figurative expression. For example, the scene where her mother take up a cold attitude toward her. It shows modern mother. I will watch it while focusing them.
B: Me too. By the way, do you know a urban legend about it?
A: Yes, I do. When Chihiro rides a train, all rider's body is black and transparent. This means that they try to kill themselves and this train exclusively for someone like them.
B:  Oh.. It's horror. I guess she is saved because she get off the train.
A: Do you know another urban legend?
B: When she come back, Haku said "But you have to promise not to look back, not until you've passed through the tunnel " to her. If she had broken this promise, she would have become a daruma in front of the tunnel.
A: Wow. There are many  urban legends. Following it , let's watch "Spirited away " . I think that's all for today. Thank you for listening to KSU student podcast. We hope you have learned something new.


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Episode 153: The History of Pokemon


History of Pokemon.

D: Hi, my name is Daisuke.

K: Hi, my name is Keita. This is KSU student podcast.

D: Hey Keita, what are you doing?

K: I'm playing Pokemon Go now.

D: Oh, it is a popular smartphone game. However, do you know origin of Pokemon?

K: Let me see, no I don't know it so well.

D: Do you want to know about their history?

K: Yes! It is like so fun!

D: OK! You know that Pokemon are characters from a game.  This game's title is "Pocket Monster".

K: Pokemon is an abbreviation of this title.

D: This game was produced by GAME FREAK Ink. In 1996, it was sold in Japan.

K: Oh, this year is the 20th anniversary! It sounds like a historic game.

D: But, at first, GAME FREAK didn't expect this game.

K: Really? Why didn't they expect it?

D: The software was adapted by Game Boy. It was an old type gaming machine then. So that, the company had thought that everyone didn't by it.

K: I see. But the expectation was betrayed for a good reason.

D: That's right! This software was bought by many people. The next year, the animation series started. Incidentally, the main character's name came from producer's name, "Tajiri Satoshi".

K: Wow! I didn't know that!

D: In 1998, the first movie was shown. It was a big hit all over the world.

K: It sounds popular.

D: Lastly, I want to pay attention to hidden messages.

K: Hidden message? What does that mean?

D: For example, the first movie's theme, "Mewtwo Strikes Back" was about the preciousness of life.

K: It sounds serious.

D: Yes, and the animation series " Diamond & Pearl", too. Also, the 5th movie " Latias and Latios, the Guardian Gods of the water capital" was influenced by terrorism on September 11 the previous year.

K: I thought Pokemon was just an interesting game, but now, I get a deep impression.

D: But, if you know these things, you will enjoy them.

K: I see. Thank you for telling me many things.

K: That's all for today. Thank you for listening.


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Episode 152: Sweets from Japan


Y: Hello. My name is Yuta. Please call me Yuta. Nice to meet you. This is KSU student Podcast. 

A: Hello, Yuta. I’m Asuka. Please call me Asuka. Nice to meet you, too.

Y: Suddenly, where are you from, Asuka?

A: I’m from Nagoya, Aichi. How about you?

Y: I’m from Hirakata, Osaka. Hirakata has some sweets. I like Marui chizukeki in Daikokuya. We maybe call it “round cheese cake” in English.

A: Oh, it sounds delicious. What colors does it come in? It is yellow, isn’t it?

Y: I think we recognize that this color is white. I have eaten manju there, but I have not eaten a round cheese cake. If I have a chance, I would eat it. I think this food is very delicious and soft. When I put cheese cake in my mouth, it melts and it’s very very …………… delicious!!

A: I would like to have it, too. How much is it?

Y: It’s about one thousand yen included tax.

A: Sounds great!!

Y: How about your local sweets?

A: Umm…… . I think “Oshirukosand” is the most popular in Aichi.

Y:  “Oshirukosand” ?? What is it?

A: The sweetened bean paste are azuki beans made in Hokkaido. Including, apple jam and honey. So, they are wrapped in cookie dough. It is a taste which hasn’t changed for many years.  Sweetened bean taste is a little sweet and cookies are a perfect salty taste. It is very good!!

Y: That’s wonderful. I want to eat it as soon as possible.

A: I want you to eat it soon, too.

Y: I think there are a lot of sweets all over the world.

A: I think so, too.

Y: For example, “pancake” in Japanese. “pan cake” is maybe the most famous sweets in Hawaii, I think. It’s because when I went to Hawaii on high school trip, I saw it many times. For example, in a café, at a stand and so on.

A: Oh, really?? I have never been to Hawaii, so I didn’t know that.

Y: I see a lot of “pancakes” with toppings. For example, some cream, some strawberries, jam, blueberry, bananas, chocolate sauce and so on. There are a lot of kinds of toppings.  When I saw it first, I was surprised to see it. It’s a miracle!

A: Ah… I’m interested in them. However, the sweets which I will introduce are very good!

Y: Well, What is it? I think that “pancake” is the best sweets of all sweats in the world.

A: You are foolish, aren’t you? The thing which I ‘m going to explain is better than your sweats. I’m going to introduce “kakigoori” made in Japan. This is called “Shaved ice” in English.

Y: The shaved ice exists only in Japan, doesn’t it?

A: No. Actually, Korea has it, too. The shaved ice is called “Paapins” in Korea. “Paa” means “Azuki” in Japanese and “Pins” means “water with ice in it” in English.

Y: I’m interested in “Paapins”. Please tell me more about it.
A: Yes. Next, I’m going to teach how to eat it. When you eat “Paapins”, you stir the shaved ice.

Y: Japanese shaved ice is usually eaten by from top to bottom in Japan, isn’t it?

A: Umm…… . I think so, too.

Y: I think it’s strange……….

A: This food looks bad, but the taste is very good. I want you to eat it.

Y: Certainly… I think it is good. I’d like to have it.

A: By the way, which sweets do you think are the best all over the world? In other words, what’s your favorite type of sweets?

Y: Umm……. It’s a difficult question for me to answer. Umm…………. I’ve decided!! I think I love ”Matcha” in Japan very much. This is called “powdered green tea” in English. Recently, I would like to eat powdered green tea sweets in specialty store and I can find a specialty store.

A: Where is specialty store around Kyoto?

Y: I think “Machakann” is the best because there are specialty store for powdered green tea.

A: Really? What food can you see and eat?

Y:  For example, originally powdered green tea with ”wagashi”, shaved ice with powdered green tea, Powdered green tea cleamrate,  frozen powdered green tea, tiramisu with powdered green tea made in Uji and so on.

A: I wish I could eat them. All the food is very delicious, isn’t it?

Y: I don’t know about that because I have never been to “Macahakan”. However, I would like to go there.

A; Wow…. I want to take you to this place!

Y: I’d love to!

A: Let me introduce my favorite sweets. I want to introduce “tsubo purin” in Japanese. That is made in Kobe.

Y: Really? I haven’t heard about it. What is it?

A: It’s in a cup (tsubo). It looks like cream.

Y: Ah…. It’s a miracle.

A: I don’t remember eating it, but I think this pudding is the best in the world.

Y: It sounds yummy. How much is it?

A: I think it is a little expensive.

Y: When you eat it, this flavor spreads bigger and bigger. These tastes are Caramel, Cream and Custard especially. This food includes three tastes are far matching.

Y: I would like to eat it and experience it like you.

Y: You’re welcome, Asuka.

A: Thank you for listening and your introduction, Yuta.

Y: You’re welcome, Asuka. I’m also thankful to you!

A: That’s all for today. Thanks for listening!!

Y: We hope you learned something new!

 


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Episode 149: Strange Food Recipies


T: Hello! This is KSU student podcast.

M: I'm Masoho and this is Tomoka. Hi, Tomoka!

T: Hi, Masoho! We are going to talk about strange foods.

M: That's a good idea! I have some special recipes for strange food.

T: Wow really?! I want to know the recipes. Please tell me them.

M: Ok. I recommend "Honey and Mayonnaise Toast" to you.

T: "Honey and Mayonnaise Toast"?! That's sounds so bad....How do you make this strange dish?

M: This recipe is very simple. First, we prepare one small bowl and put 1/2 table spoon of mayonnaise and honey in the bowl apiece. Second, stir them with a spoon. Finally, spread it on bread and bake for 3minites.

T: Oh, very easy to cook it. I want to try to eat!! I know another recipe.

M: Really? What is it?

T: The name is "Milk Rice".

M: "Milk Rice"? How do you make it?

T: We can make it so easy. First we prepare some milk, sugar, and rice. Second, we put milk and sugar on rice, and mix.

M: Wow! That's very easy! What does it taste like?

T: I think this tastes like dessert not main dish.

M: Oh, I see. There are many kinds of food combinations in the world. I want to try to make more kinds of strange food!

T: That's very nice idea! I want to try, too!

M: Oh, I come up with a good idea! How would you like to make new strange food together?

T: That's a good idea! Let's think about the new recipe.

M: Ok. hummm....I know! How about this?
"Sugar Natto Onigiri"

T: Sugar and Natto?! That's terrible...
How to make it?

M: First, open a Natto case, put 1 teaspoon sugar it in and mix.
Second, we prepare rice and mix with the Natto.
Finally, make bite sized.

T: ……Ok…. It's delicious, isn't it?

M: I don't know. So we'll try!

T: Oh...ok, let's go.

M: Thank you for listening!


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Episode 148: Interesting Food Around the World


A: This is KSU student podcast. My name is Ami and this is Aoi.

B: Hello! How are you?

A: Hi! I’m good thanks. You?

B: I’m OK. But I have some worries. I don’t have any hobbies. What do you do in your free time?

A: I really like having foreign food at the café.

B: Wow! Sounds nice!!! What are you eating nowadays?

A: I ate Thai food recently. It was the first time I ate Thai rice but it was good.

B: I have never eaten it. I want to try. By the way, the staple food of Japanese people is rice. Do you know about other countries?

A: I like Korean food very much and the staple food of Koreans is same as Japanese.

B: And Chinese people are the same, too. I want to know about other countries.

A: Let’s search!

B: The staple food of America, Canada and France is bread.

A: In America, hamburgers are popular. And France is famous for French bread.

B: The staple food of England, Ireland and Finland is the potato.

A: Well…That’s the first time that I’ve heard it.

B: Me, too.

A: I have heard the staple food of Indian is different kinds of beans and flour. And they eat meat of buffalo, bear and reindeer.

B: Really? What taste is it? I want to eat it.

A: I want to eat it, too! I want to try it locally.

B: Shall we go on a trip together?

A: Good idea!! Let’s go!

B: Thank you for listening.

 


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Episode 150: Traditional Japanese Food


Hayato: This is KSU student podcast.

Teruaki: My name is Teruaki and this is Hayato .

T: Today we’re going to talk about Japanese traditional dishes.

T: Hey, Hayato. Did you know that something to Japanese food?

H: Yes. I like Sushi very much.

T: I see.  I will introduce about Japanese traditional dishes. Japanese dishes are made of foods known to Japanese people well. One of the features of these dish is to keep natural taste of raw materials. And also the cooks use raw materials in the best season for them. Sushi and Tempura are typical. The best season for them and natural taste are important. Japan has four seasons ; spring, summer, fall, and winter. Every season has different food which are harvested in each season. If you eat Sushi, you can enjoy untouched taste of fresh fish. Tempura is also made of foods in the best season.

Have you ever

H: That’s great! Which do you like something Sushi?

T: well… I like Tuna and Anago

H: I see. I like them too.

T: By the way. Do you know Soba?

H: I don’t know. What Soba?

T: Soba is popular food in Japan. There are three steps to make Soba. First of all, mash Soba seeds with a millstone. Next, combine with some water. Finally, cut the dough. If it’s cold like today, you can put hot soup on it and enjoy it with eggs, edible wild plants, great yam, and Tempura. In summer, you can put green onions and wasabi into cold soup and dip Soba in it. At the end of the meal, some expert Soba eaters drink Sobayu which is the hot water used to boil the Soba. In addition, Soba might have an effect on your health, it has become popular.

H: Wow… It is great. I want to eat Soba.

T: What do you think about Japanese food?

H: I think that’s all for today. Thanks for listening to KSU Student Podcast.

We hope you have learned something new.

 


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Episode 147: The Benefits of Live Music


S: Hi! This is KSU Student Podcast
R: Hi!
S: My name is Shoya.
R: My name is Riho. How are you?
S: I'm very excited now!
R: What happened?
S: I went to a LIVE club to see a band yesterday.
R: LIVE club? Where is it?
S: Although you can go anywhere for a Live club, I went to Osaka. Anyway, that was very, very crazy!
R: Wow, crazy? What was so good about it?
S: First, it was a live performance!!
R: Live performance??
S: Ya, we usually listen to songs from music sources, don’t we? However, there is something that we can’t feel from the music when we listen that way.
R: We can’t feel something? What’s that?
S: For example, sounds so large as to make our bodies vibrate.
R: A body vibration?! Really?
S: Well, also the singers can make mistakes while singing the song!
R: Isn’t it a bad thing?
S: Yes, but it’s also one of fun points of a live concert.
R: Oh.. Sounds strange.
S: To be sure. At the same time, we can feel that we are living.
R: I see. I was able to understand your perspective a little bit.
S: I wanna recommend that you go to a LIVE club.
R: Why?
S: We have to buy a ticket in order to watch a live. Sales of tickets has an effect on the band directly. We can enjoy watching our favorite live concerts and the band can continue their activities by themselves.
R:  We can both be happy!
S: That’s right. Music has effects on both a band and the audience. Moreover, it can also move people’s heart.
R: Sounds great! Thank you for teaching me many things about music!
S: It’s my pleasure. That’s all for today. Thanks for listening.


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Episode 146: Cool Smartphone Applications


Mizuki : Hello! This is KSU Student Podcast. I’m Mizuki. We are same English class!

Aren’t we? Nice to meet you.

Mizuho : Nice to meet you too. I’m Mizuho.

Mizuki : This English class teacher is very fun and cool!

Mizuho : Oh, I see. He is Mike.

Mizuki : I don’t like English, but I can enjoy studying English.

Mizuho : I don’t like English either. We are in a group together. Let’s work hard!

Mizuki : Other people seems very clever.

Mizuho : I think so to. I feel worried.

Mizuki : Hmm, I see.

Mizuho : Please tell me your LINE address! If I don’t understand something from class,

I want you to teach me.

Mizuki : I’m sorry. I don’t use LINE because I have a flip phone.

Mizuho : Really? That’s the first time I have meet someone like you.

Mizuki : Oh… sorry.

Mizuho : Will you change to the iphone?

Mizuki : My phone is very strong. But, I want to use applications. So, I want an iphone.

Mizuki : I want to brake this old phone.

Mizuho : No! But, application are very fun!

Mizuki : I use PC to use twitter.

Mizuho : I like Instagram better than twitter.

Mizuki : What is Instagram?

Mizuho : Instagram looks like Twitter, but you can post photos and write messages.

Mizuho : We can see nice photos and movies.

Mizuki : That’s the first I’ve ever heard of this. I want to use Instagram.

Mizuho : Let’s take a picture after this class and I’ll post it to Instagram.

Mizuki : Good idea!! My flip phone has poor picture quality. I want to take a picture with

your iphone

Mizuki :I know an interesting application to take a picture with.

Mizuho : This is SNOW, isn’t it?

Mizuki : Maybe. We can be dog!! Recently models and high school girl students use it.

Mizuho : This is SNOW. Let’s try it after class!

Mizuho : Let’s take a picture!

Mizuki : Wow!!!!! I can be dog!!!!! I want to be a cat and a bear!! This application is very

fun!!

Mizuho : Yes! There are many kinds of characters.

Mizuki : I’ve decided! I’ll break my flip phone.

Mizuki and Mizuho : That’s all for today. Thank you for listening to KSU Podcast. We

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Episode 144: Slam Dunk is a slam dunk!


A: This is KSU Student Podcast. I'm Kazuki and this is Koichi. Hi Koichi.

B: Hi Kazuki.

A: What did you do last Sunday?

B: I read "Slam Dunk".

A: Slam dunk? What's that?

B: This is a comic. It's about high school basketball.

A: OK. Please tell me about the story.

B: A red haired student, Hanamichi Sakuragi, who doesn't know how to play basketball starts basketball and aims to win the championship.

A: Oh I know Mr,Sakuragi. He is a bad boy isn't he?

B: Yes, he always causes trouble at the basketball club. But he makes an effort to be a good player.

A: Really? It's nice. Why did he join the basketball club?

B: Haruko Akagi asked him "Do you like basketball?" He didn't know basketball but, she was very cute, so he said "Yes!"

A: Oh it's interesting. He is crazy. Does he love her?

B: Yes, he does. But she loves an other boy. His name is Kaede Rukawa. He is a very good basketball player so, Sakuragi envies Rukawa very much.

A: Wow it's very dangerous.

B: Yes they are always fighting.

A: Really? Who stops these fights?

B: Mr Akagi does.

A: Mr Akagi? Who is he?

B: He is Haruko's brother and captain of the basketball club.

A: Is it hard to stop their fights?

B: Yes,but he is very big and strong. He is 2m tall.

A: Really? He's like a bear. Please tell me about the members.

B: OK, Ryota Miyagi is not tall, but he is very fast. He is the fastest in the club. Hisashi Mitsui tried to break the basketball club. But, now he is an essential player in the club.

A: Wow. They are unique. I want to read Slam dunk.

B: Shall I lend it you?

A: Yes, please. Thank you!

B: You're welcome.

A: That's all for today. Thanks for listening!


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Saturday, December 3, 2016

Episode 157: Unique Places to Visit in Kyoto


This is KSU student podcast.

①Hi,Naohiro.
②Hi,Aki.
①What are you doing now?
②I am looking for a recommended spot in Kyoto.
①Why is that?
②My friend will come to Kyoto next week. So, I am looking for a great spot.
①Oh, that's nice. Can I help you?
②Really? I appreciate it! Are there any places you recommend?
①My favorite place is “Roumatsu”. This place of sweets and “warabimochi” is very good! That was the best warabimochi I've ever had. So, it's recommend very much.
② It must be delicious. Where is it?
①It is in Arashiyama. Arashiyama is peak of the autumn leaves. So, I think it's just right to see them.
②That's nice. But, that place is basic. Do you have any other good places?
①Hum...Let me see... How about “Yasui Konpira-gu”?
②Yasui Kopira-gu?
①Yes.
②What is that place?
①You are able to disengage yourself from an evil. And you can find a good match. The couple is made an example. A boy thought about breaking up with his girlfriend. But he couldn't say good-bye to her because, he didn't have the courage. So he went there and he prayed. Then after a few days, she said good-bye to him. His wish came true after a few days. And he got a new lover immediately. This place is not well known. But there is a hidden popular spot.
②That's interesting! I want to find a good match. Where is that?
①This place is near Gion. Gion is a very popular spot. So, I hope that you go sometime.
②It may be circled in a lot of tourist spots! Do you have anything else?
①There is one more recommendation. It is “Teradaya”. Do you know it?
②Yes, I do. The place where Ryoma Sakamoto fought!
①That's right. He is a very famous man. There is the site of “Teradaya Incident” in 1862.
②Teradaya is a long-established inn where, Ryoma Sakamoto stayed regularly in the Edo.
①Yes. It's still used as accommodations. Did you know that?
②Oh really? I didn't know.
①There is also a lot of materials. So, you can enjoy.
②If we can stay there, it's very fun!
①I think so,too.
②Thank you for making many suggestions. I can guide my friend to a interesting place. I'll make a trip schedule right away.
①I'm glad to hear that. Have a nice time!
②Thanks! That's all for today. Bye!
①Bye!


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Episode 156: Mohs Scale of Hardness


A: This is KSU student podcast. My name is Kotaro and this is Koji.

B: Today, we have an interesting topic. Kotaro, do you know what material is the hardest in the world?

A: Of course! It’s Diamond!

B: Ah, I suspected you’d say so! First of all, can you explain what hardness is?

A: …A scale of durability against shock?

B: No. Hardness, Mohs scale of hardness, says that “Hardness is a degree of durability against scratches.”, so it’s not a scale of toughness.

A: You mean that diamond is the most difficult material to scratch, but it doesn’t mean that diamond is the toughest material. However, I cannot imagine a material that has high hardness, but weak to shock.

B: OK. For example, you can break glass by your hand, but when you scratch your hand with glass, you get wounded.

A: That makes sense! By the way, what mineral is tougher than diamond? Famous one, please.

B: Hmm…In famous minerals, jade or ruby or… Others are not famous.

A: Then, what is the toughest material in the world?

B: It’s carbonado, known as black diamond. It consists for minute particle of diamond. Jade and ruby have 80% hardness of carbonado, and diamond has 75%. It’s expensive because of its rarity, but cheaper than diamond, because usually we don’t use it for accessories.

A: I see. In the end, the hardest material is black diamond. It consists of diamond, doesn’t it?

B: Actually, no.

A: Then, what is that?

B: It’s carbyne. It consists of carbon, the as same as diamond, but the carbon atoms are connected like a chain.

A: How hard is it?

B: About 3 times as hard as diamond.

A: Wow, these facts are very interesting to me! Can I tell you one thing about diamond?

B: Of course!

A: We wear white gloves and use tweezers when we touch diamond, did you know that?

B: Yeah. I’ve seen it on TV shopping!

A: Then, do you know why they do so?

B: I don’t know. Why?

A: Diamond absorb oil easily, so we wear groves and use tweezers to prevent making them dirty with our hands.

B: That’s interesting! Diamonds have many characteristics.  

A: I think that’s all for today. Thanks for listening to KSU Student Podcast. We hope you have learned something new.


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Episode 155: Local Food from Nagano and Kyoto


A: Hello. I’m Kaho and this is Yuma. This is KSU student podcast.

B: Hi, Kaho. What are you doing?

A: Hi, Yuma. Now I’m researching about local foods.

B: It sounds good. Well, where is your hometown?

A: Nagano prefecture.

B: Then, please talk about Nagano local food.

A: Ok. Umm, oh do you know “Oyaki”?

B: Yes, I have heard the name, but I don’t know a lot about that. Please teach me.

A: Of course. “Oyaki” is one of the local foods of Nagano prefecture. It looks like Manju. Oyaki is wrapped vegetables or pickles filling with dough which made from wheat flour or soba flour. We have a lot of snow in Nagano, so the amount of yield from the rice crop were not good. So we wrap the vegetables in soba instead of rice.

B: I didn’t know about it.

A: And even the way of cooking Oyaki is different from location to location.

B: Thank you for teaching me about something.

A: You’re welcome.

B: Well, do you know any traditional dishes of Kyoto?

A: I know Yatsuhashi, Hamo’s dishes and Tsukemono. But I don’t know the details. Please tell me about these.

B: OK. Today, I’ll introduce you to Hamo’s dishes. It has a lot of tradition, so it’s very interesting. At first, what do you think of Hamo’s menu?

A: I know Yuriki and Tempura. Come to think it, why is hamo’s sliced so thinly?

B: Because Hamo has many small bones. If you cut it differenly, you can’t eat it.

A: I see. Thank you for answer my question.

B: No problem. Next, I tell you menu which uses hamo as traditional dishes. Do you know Kyoto people eat it before the Gion Festival?

A: No. What is the reason?

B: Gion Festival is held in July. In summer, Kyoto’s old people can’t eat other fish because Kyoto is far from the sea. Other fish die and go bad because of the heat. But Hamo can live, so people can eat it fresh. This tradition continues until now.

A: I see. I want to eat it next summer. Do you know restaurants that we can eat Hamo?

B: Yes. Let’s eat it together next summer.

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Sunday, October 23, 2016

Episode 143: The Pros of Chojiro Sushi


T:  Hello my name is Takumi.

K:  Kazu.

KA: Katsuhumi.

All: Nice to meet you!

K:  This is KSU student podcast.

T:  Do you know CHOJIRO?

K:  CHOJIRO?  I don’t know.

KA: Me too. I don’t know.

T:  OK! I will talk you about CHOJIRO! CHOJIRO is a company of conveyor belt sushi, it is also a company under the umbrella of the corporation FOODs NET.

K:  What kind of conveyor belt sushi?

KA: um.

T:  I would like to describe the charms and company from now.

KA: Please!

T:  OK! First, CHOJIRO is a rotation sushi chain store but it is increasing the price of one dish more than other rotating sushi chain stores.

KA: Expensive? I want more cheap shop!

K:  Ya, ya, ya. Would you like to hearing.

T:  The taste and services that can be had one also high!

K:  For example, what kind of service, is there?

T:  Well I explain it! At CHOJIRO, there are also sushi which are always on rotation, but customers can order anything.

KA: Not the same in order chain stores.

T:  Che, Che, Che! Now, the points to which it’s preferred from here! The difference between CHOJIRO and other cheap sushi shops is that all chefs can make by hand.

K:  Wow! Not machine!

T:  Yes! Because of the direction of craftsmen and the high quality you will say that the taste is not like other rotating sushi chain stores.

KA: Ya! Hoo! That’s great!

T:  The second feature is that the tea is made of tea pack.

K:  Um… What’s so great about it?

T:  Other cheap shops use powder tea. Using tea pack rather than powder tea is what sets CHOJIRO apart.

KA: Wonderful. Oh! That’s great! I want to try!

K:  These two features are the factors that have generated a lot of repeat customers!

T:  That’s right!

KA: Sound good!!

K:  Thank you for listening to the podcast.


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Episode 142: Things to do in Osaka and Kyoto


A: Hello everyone. I am Emiko.
B:  I am Rika. This is KSU student podcast. Today we are going to talk about and introduce Osaka and Kyoto.
A: What do you want to do on the weekend?
B: I want to do some sightseeing.
A: Sounds good! Why don’t you go sightseeing in Osaka?
B: Nice, tell me about Osaka.
A: The tourist attraction which is famous in Osaka is Expo Commemoration Park. The park which is known as “Banpaku” is the former site of Osaka Word Expo in 1970. It is currently a big park where can play badminton and have a picnic.  There is a symbol there called Taiyounotou”.
B: There are events?
A: Sure. Flea markets and music festivals are often held in Banpaku.
B: Thank you. I’ve become interested.
A: I’d love to go with you. Where is the famous sightseeing spot in Kyoto?
B: Famous place in Kyoto is Arashiyama. Many people visit there because red leaves and cherry blossoms are very beautiful. Do you know Chikurinnomichi?
A: I don’t know about it. What is it?
B: It is a street where there are many bamboo plants lined up. You can enjoy seeing a fantastic view.
A: Oh, really? That is the first time I have heard of it.
B: Green tea is famous in Kyoto. There are many foods using green tea.
A: I have never eaten powdered green tea. How about powdered green tea?
B: It is delicious but a little bitter. Now, what is famous food in Osaka?
A: Speaking of Osaka, it is takoyaki.
B: Takoyaki?
A:  Yes. It’s a food which has octopus in dough ball. There is a special kitchen utensil called the takoyaki machine. It is a food which is popular so it is said that all Osaka families have one.
B: Try out it!
A:  I think that’s all for today. Thanks for listening to KSU student Podcast. We hope you have learned something new.


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Episode 141: Japanese Culture Around the World


Hello my name is Minako. That is Kie.
This is KSU student's podcast. How are you?

Good, by the way, recently in my free time l have been watching animation at midnight.
That’s good. Please tell me about animation!!

Yes!! As for Japanese culture, animation is one of the representative things.
In the old days, speaking of the Japanese culture meant food, kimono, scenery, temple, religion....... But now, Japanese animation is recognized as one of the Japanese cultures.


Japanese animation was not accepted by the public in old days in Japan. Japanese people looked down on it as a geek's hobby.

 
In Japan, and in the world, the some of the most popular animation is Japanese. For example Dragon Ball, Doraemon and such.

 
Why did Japanese animation become so popular? I think there are three reasons. First, most of Japanese animation story is not for children. Second, it is very high quality. Third, there are many genres. It is a rich environment. These points get the heart of animation fans.

It's good!!  I like Doraemon!!

What do you do in your free time?
I like listening to music, I especially love Kyaryu Pamyu Pamyu.
 

Oh! Please tell me about!
   

Kyaryu Pamyu pamyu is a Japanese fashion model. She is known for her original fantastic style. She often changes her hair style and colors. She expanded the Japanese "kawaii" fashion around the world.

She is also a singer, and sings comical and cute songs.
Her first song is "pon pon pon", it's my favorite. I don't understand the lyrics, but it's exciting for me. And I think she has good taste.

She succeeded overseas. Many people all over the world like her fashion, songs, and her character. And people uses the word "kawaii."
   

 I like Kyarry Pamyu Pamyu too! I know pompompom!! I think she is so cute, and cool!!
    Thank you for listening to our podcast!!!!


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Saturday, October 22, 2016

Episode 140: Frightening Places Around KSU


A: Hello. My name is Mai and this is Hinano. This is KSU student podcast.

A: Hi, Hinano. What are you doing?

B: Hi, Mai. I’m collecting materials for a paper now. I must submit it by tomorrow, but it isn’t quite finished.

A: Oh, I’m sorry to hear that, but it’s time to leave school. I’ll walk with you part of the way.

B: I see…. Buy the way, I heard a frightening rumor about KSU. Do you know it?

A: Sure. It’s said that ghosts appear around KSU. They have been witnessed on the third floor of the dormitories at KSU in the middle of the night. So, that place is blockaded. Other than that, there’s this kind of story too. People who are psychic can’t reach the roof of KSU in the middle of the night. In the past, KSU was an execution place. Do you know “Hiragino-wakare”?

B: Yes, I know it. What about it?

A: In the old days, criminals said goodbye forever to their family there. There are a lot of such places in Kyoto.

B: Really? I didn’t know that. I’d like to hear more details.

A: Well…, do you know “Rokuro-cho”?

B: Yes,I do. This name is derived from the fact that the place had been filled with countless corpses in the old days, wasn’t it?

A: Yes. Because of that, that place is named “Dokuro-cho”.

B: Wow, I didn’t know it. Is there an origin of “Chiarai-cho”, too?

A: That’s right! There’s a pond there. In the old days, Minamoto no Yoshitsune was attacked by burglars, but he slayed them with his sword. After that, he washed away the blood on his sword in that pond.

B: Ohhh…. I began to feel afraid. Let’s go home soon!

A: Yeah…. Oh, please wait a minutes. Hi! What are you doing?

B: What’s away? Is there something the matter with you?

A: There’s a woman is squatting down on the corner.

B: There isn’t anyone there.

A: Hun? Oh, she disappeared!

AB:  …….Oh! No!!

B: That’s all for today. Thanks for listening!


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Episode 139: High School Baseball in Japan


T:Hi, this is KSU Student Podcast. I’m Teppei.

Y:I’m Yudai.

S:I’m Soma.

Y:I have been lacking exercise recently.

T:It isn’t good.

S:Lack of exercise causes all sickness. You should exercise even lightly every day.

Y:You’re right. I’ll start running from tomorrow.

T:Sounds good! Sports are wonderful. I love sports.

S:I like them, too.

T:In particular, I like baseball. I was playing baseball for 13 years from kindergartner’s time.

Y:It’s great. You like baseball really, don’t you?

T:Yeah. Do you like high school baseball, Yudai and Soma?

Y:Of course.

S:I like it very much.

T:Right then, do you know which team won the national high school baseball tournament in Koshien stadium last summer?   

Y:It’s an easy question. It’s Tokai University Sagami high school.

T:That’s right. Well, do you know which team won the first national tournament of a high school baseball?

Y:Oh, I don’t know.

S:It’s Kyoto Second Middle School, isn’t it?

T:Oh, you know well, don’t you?

S:Thanks.

T:That tournament has a very long history. In this history, there aren’t only teams which have won many times, but there are teams which can’t participate the national tournament, because they lost their regional matches.

Y:Which team will win this year?

S:I think a famous team will win.

Y:What is a famous team?

S:For example, Yokohama high school, Osaka Toin high school, Chiben high school in Nara,…

T:You mustn’t forget Takamatsu Commercial high school!

Y:Is it your favorite team?

T:Yeah. I like the team which has tradition. What are your favorite teams?

Y:I like the locals, so my favorite team is Ryukoku University Heian high school.

S:I like Riseisha high school, but there is also Osaka Toin high school in Osaka. Both are good teams. Riseisha was defeated by Osaka Toin last summer. I want Riseisha to defeat Osaka Toin this summer.

T:I hope so, too.

S:I’m looking forward to the opening of the competition!!

 

Y:That’s all for today. Thanks for listening.


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Episode 138: Talking about Famous Movies


F: This is KSU student podcast.
N: My name is Nanjo and Fukuyoshi.
F: Today we’re going to talk about movies.


N: Do you know Spiderman?
F: Yes, I do. He is a very cool hero.
N: What kind of story is it? Please tell me about it!
F: Ok, but I do not know it in detail, so I’ll teach the main points of the story. When Peter, the chief character, was young, he lost his parents. He was brought up by his uncle and his aunt
N: I see!!  Tell me some more.
F: Of course!  He was bitten by the spider which was exposed to radioactivity in a certain laboratory.
N: Ouch!! It must have been painful.
F: Then he became Spider-man. Spiderman can shoot out spider silk from his hands and he uses his silk to fly around the buildings. He moves through the sir.
N: Wow!! He is very cool!!
F: Then he fights against a bad enemy for the people of the town and his beloved people.  This is the story of Spiderman


F: What movie do you like?
N: I like “Bio-Hazard”
F: Ok, it’s sounds good.  I like it too.  But, I did not see the first movie.
N: Really? It’s a waste. The first is the most interesting.
F: What’s it about?
N: At first the story takes place in the Rakuen suburbs, a city of the United States. Umbrella Company which is a super huge drug industry causes an accident and a virus scatters in an office.
F: Oh, it’s serious
N: The leading role is a woman called Alice. She is very beautiful.
F: I know Alice.   She is attractive!!
N: Yeah, but she has memory loss. And The Special Forces begin an investigation in the company where the case happened with a man and Alice. And the fight with the zombie begins after that. Alice regains her memory in the fight. There were ten people, but it became two people at the end. And it continues to the next story from there.
F: Oh, there was such a story. So, I want to watch the first movie now.


N:  I wanted to go to the movie theater when I talked about the movie
F: Sure!
N: Let's go to watch a movie next Sunday.
F: Sounds good.  Let's go to see [Pirates of Caribbean].
N: It is the movie about some pirates!!  Okay, let's go

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Episode 137: Things to Do in Kyoto


M  Hi Sayaka. This is KSU Student Podcast.

S   Hi Misaki.

M  What did you do this weekend?

S   I watched a movie in Kawaramachi.

M   What movie did you watch?

S   I watched 'Too Young to Die'.

M   What is it about?

S   The hero is high school student. He died during a school trip and he went to hell. He went out to the rock festival that the king of hell sponsored. If he won this festival, he could go to heaven.

M  That sounds nice.

S   Yes I had a good time. Misaki, what did you do this weekend?

M  I went shopping for a new wallet with my sister in Mitsui outlet park.

S  Did you find a good wallet?

M  Yes I found a yellow flowered wallet. It's this.

S  So cute!

M  Also I bought too many new clothes.

S  Did you eat a famous ice cream in mitsui outlet park?

M  Yes it's very, very good.

S  I want to eat it. But I don't know how to go to mitsui outlet park.

M  Really? Let's go to mitsui outlet park. And I want to watch movie. Do you know something good?

S  Is there a theater around here?

M  Yes it takes ten minutes by bus.

S. Ok. Which do you like better, action movie or romantic comedy movie?

M. I like action movies.

S  How about Deadpool?

M  Deadpool. I got interested from a tv commercial. Let's do that. When are you free?

S  On Saturday or on Sunday?

M  Oh I have a part time job on Saturday. How about meeting at ten o'clock on Sunday? After shopping we will go to watch Deadpool.

S  Ok.  Where should we meet?

M  How about the center gate of Kawaramachi station ?

S  Sure I’m looking forward to Sunday . Thanks for listening to KSU Student Podcast


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Episode 136: Trendy Music


World song

Kaori: Hello, this is KSU podcast. My name is Kaori and Moe.

Moe: Hello.

K: Get a load of this.

M: What’s up?

K: Recently, I went to USJ when the day was raining strongly, so I couldn’t ride the Hollywood Dream The Ride. I was so sad.

M: That’s too bad. Exactly, Haridori is a very exciting attraction. I like it the best of all the attractions in USJ.

K: Me too. When you ride it, what music do you choose?

M: Well… I often listen to No.3.

K; Oh, that music is Happily, by One direction. That is such good music.

M: I think so too. Uh, by any change, do you like western music?

K: Yes. For example I always listen to Taylor swift’s music.

M: Wow. I’m surprised. I like western music. I especially like the songs by One direction.

K: Really? I’m glad that I’m able to make a music friend.

K: By the way, you know Harry Styles broke up with Taylor?

M: I know I know, I was surprised it when I heard the news.

K: That’s right. I’m jealous of this this couple.

M: They seriously broke up. She has the song about Harry. This song name is ‘Trouble’. When I listened to it, I was scared.

K: It will be uncomfortable for him to be written about, but the song is very famous around the world.

M: However I have worried about him. I’m always on his side.

K: I see

M: Recently, when I watched Taylor’s music video, I found Charlie Path, so I’m into him. I think his voice is wonderful, just like Taylor’s.

K: what kind of music is it?

M: This kind of music! (hearing)

K: That is a very good song! I seem to get absorbed in him, too.

M: this person is also a very popular overseas.

K: it’s very interesting.

M: You and I should include another person, so we can talk about him more next time.

K: I’m very happy I want to know it by all means.

M: let’s talk about it sometimes.

K: ok. We will plan the day that we can talk about western music.

M I can’t wait for.

K: then some other time.

M: all right. See you soon, Kaori.

K: see you, Moe. That’s all for today. Thanks for listening to KSU student podcast.


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Friday, October 21, 2016

Episode 135: Beautiful Places You Should Go Before You Die


K: I'm Kaho and this is Asuka. This is KSU student podcast.

A: Hi, so today we'll talking about... Beautiful places where you should go before you die. Yeah…

K: So, do you like traveling?

A: Yeah, why not! I've wanted to travel all over the world, but....

K: But..?

A: I have no money!!

K: Yeah. Me, too! But it makes you feel like you've gone on a trip if you listen to this.

A: That's awesome.

K:  Alright!  Let's get start. First place what I want to introduce is "Uyuni salt flat" Do you know this place?

A: Yeah, I've seen its photo and wanted to visit there for long time. But I don't know details. So, tell me more!

K: Alright. First it's in Bolivia, South America. Bolivia is five times as big as Tokyo. You can see a lot of stars at the sky and the surface of water. Everyone said it's like space.

A: Wow! That's soooo awesome. I've watched the video of a girl dancing there. I want to try to go and dance at there.

K: But actually it does not mean you can see that whenever. You can see it if you're lucky.

A: Don't worry. I'm a lucky girl.

K: Haha...Do you have any ideas?

A: Uhmm... Yep. Do you know "Lake Tekapo"?

K: I don't know.  What's that?

A: It's also a lake and it's in New Zealand. You can see a lot of stars.

K: Many many stars!?  That's interesting! Tell me more!

A: Maybe it's not so popular.  It's a lake in the south area of NZ. Actually there is no world heritage about the starry sky so Lake Tekapo is trying to be a first world heritage Starry sky. Fortunately, NZ has mostly sunny days.

K: How about the temperature in NZ?

A: That's great. They said great! Not so hot or cold and not so humid.

K: Amazing!  I really want to go there.

A: See!? Our university life is short, so we should go abroad as much as possible before we start working.

K: I hope we can do that.

Yeah. Okey, let's finish!

K: Thank you for your listening.

    Bye-!

 


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Episode 134: What to Order When You Go to Starbucks


Y: My name is Yuki and this is Minori. How have you been recently?

M: Good! How about you?

Y: Great. What did you do last weekend?

M: I went to Starbucks and was very delicious.

Y: Oh, that's nice! There is Baked Cheese Cake Frappuccino now. Do you know about Starbucks?

M: I don't know. I want you to tell me about Starbucks, if you know much about it.

Y: OK! I'm going to explain about Starbucks. You can discover your favorite drink.

M: Thank you! Please tell me how to discover my favorite drink.

Y: You can feel free to choose your favorite drink toppings. For example, cream, sauce, chocolate chip and so on.

M: Great! However, does it cost any additional money?

Y: Yes, but you can add sauce and extra whip cream to your drink without additional charges.

M: That's sounds good. What kind of drinks can be customized? Do you know?

Y: For instance, Oreo Frappuccino. If you want to drink it, you can order a Vanilla Cream Frappuccino, with chocolate chip and chocolate sauce.

M: It is so easy. I like green tea flavor, so do you know a drink which uses green tea?

Y: Sure. It is "Green tea Frappuccino" that I recommend. If you order Green tea Frappuccino with chocolate chip and chocolate sauce.

M: It sounds delicious! I'd like to order it next time, come to think of it, it has gotten hot recently. So, I want to drink a cool and fresh beverage.

Y: If so, "Cool Lime" is the best drink for you. Cool Lime is very fresh and delicious but it is on sale for a limited time. So, you should go to Starbucks in this summer.

M: Wow! I want to Starbucks as soon as possible. Why don't you go with me?

Y: Sure. Let's go!

M:  I can't wait for the day.

Y: That’s all for today. Thank you for listening.


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Episode 133: Cultural Differences Between Japanese and Americans


A: This is KSU podcast. I'm Nana and this is Yuka.

B: There are many differences between Japanese people and American people. For example, habits and food.

A: Most Americans aren't in the habit of eating rice. They eat nothing but bread.

B: Really? So I can't think like that. I love rice too much.

A: When I went to my home stay in America, I had potato, meat, and bread for every meal.

B: Did you start to miss rice? Was it delicious?

A: Yes but I like a western food.

B: Oh yeah? What kind of Japanese food do you like?

A: I like sushi. How about you?

B: I like natto.

A: Of all Japanese food, I hate it the most.

B: Oh really? Why?

A: I don't like the smell.

B: Oh my god. It's delicious. I like it.

A: I wonder if there are such foods in other countries.
   I want to go to foreign countries.

B: That's sounds good. That’s all for today. Thanks for listening.


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Episode 132: Which Season is best in Japan?


K: Hi Sora!
S: Hi Keishin!
K: Which do you like better summer or winter?
S: Ummm. I like winter better than summer.
K: Really? I like summer better than winter.
S: I think there are many good points.
K: What is it?
S: For example, snow is very beautiful and we can go skiing and snowboarding.
K: oh, that's good. But, winter is too cold. When I went skiing, I  got
frostbite.
S: Oh, that's terrible.
K: Anything else?
S: There are Christmas in December. It is a very fun event.
K: That's good. I like it too.
S: How about summer?
K: Summer has a lot of interesting events.
S: What are they?
K: It is exciting to swim in the sea or pool.
S: Uh... we could get tanned .... It hurts!
K: No problem. You should sunscreen on.
S: You are right.
K: In addition, some people enjoy suntan.
K: There are a lot of other good events.
S: Like what?
K: Fireworks display! Do you like fireworks?
S: Of course, I like them.
K: We can see and set off fireworks at night. Seeing fireworks is great
. And doing fireworks is fun. It's very beautiful.
S: I think so-too. But, do you get bit by bugs? I'm annoyed by bugs bites.
It's very itchy.
K: You're right... There are no bugs in the winter. Did my opinion got
through?
S: Yeah.  Summer has its own good points.
K: So does winter.
S: I came to like summer a little. Did you come to like winter?
K: Yes!
S: Oh. That's good.


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Episode 131: Sightseeing in Kobe


"Welcome to Kobe"

S: Hello, my name is Sae.

F: I'm Fumika. This is KSU student Podcast.

S: Hi, Fumika. Where are you from?

F: Hi, Sae. I'm from Kobe.

S: Oh,really? I'm from Kobe too.

F: I'm happy to meet someone from the same prefecture.

S: Do you knoe any good spots in Kobe?

F: Yeah! I want to present Kitano to my KSU friends, because there are a lot of modern buildings. There is a Starbucks coffee in Kitano slope. The slope is in a wooden house that was built in 1907. It looks wonderful on the outside.

S: Sounds good! But I have never been there. I'll try to go there next time!

F: Sae, where do you want to present to your KSU friends?

S: I want to present Harborland, knows an Umie. It's place you should visit if you come to Kobe. There are many foreigner tourists as well as Japanese. But, there are a lot of choices of gourmet food and shopping. It's possible to enjoy yourself throughout the day.

F: I often go there too. It's a good location. The night view also can't be overlooked. It's very beautiful,isn't it ?

S: Yes! The light-up of the port tower and the Ferris wheel makes us feel romantic.

F: I want everyone to go there. In addition to that, I also recommended Nankinmachi. Have you been there?

S: Yes! I love Nankinmachi. I often go there to eat "sesame dumpling" and "Kakuni burger". A lot of delicious foods are sold in stalls.

F: Exactly, it is Chinatown where you can enjoy eating while you walk. This place will be able to satisfy my friends.

S: I agree with you! There are still a lot of places which you can enjoy in Kobe.

F: Yeah! I want to  teach these things to my friends      as soon as possible.


S: That's all for today. Thank you for listening.

F: We hope you learned something new.

S&F: Welcome to Kobe!!!


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Episode 130: Prefecture Battle - Hyogo vs. Toyama


K: This is KSU Student Podcast. I am Koushi and this is Yuya.

Y: Hi Koushi.

K: Where are you from?

Y: I'm from Toyama. How about you?

K: I'm from Hyogo.

Y: I think that Hyogo is a very big prefecture. In particular, Kobe is the most famous city in Hyogo.

K: Yes! What is the thing which is famous in Toyama?

Y: At first, when it comes to food, masuzushi, hotaruika, and white prawns are very famous. Especially, because hotaruika’s body shines and the taste is good. It is pleasure to see and eat. What is a famous food in Hyogo?

K: Needless to say, it is Kobe beef. The beef is the highest grade. I want to eat it once. Next. What is the famous tourist resort?

Y: There is large statue of Buddha in Takoka. It is one of the most famous Buddha in Japan. When I looked at it, I was very surprised, because it is very large.
   
K: I see. I want to see it, too. Next is my turn. Rokkosan is famous for beautiful night view. You can see the night sky above Kobe there. Let's go there together someday!

Y: Good. By the way, I have a feeling of wrongness when I talk with you.

K: What? Where is strange?

Y: I think you are angry because I feel your tone is intense.

K: Oh I see. Surely you’re wrong. The words that we speak are called Kansai dialect. It may feel intense to people from areas.

Y: Sorry. I'm understanding.

K: Each Prefecture has many good point.

Y: Yes! That’s all for today. Thanks for listening.


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Thursday, September 22, 2016

Episode 129: Japan Soccer Facts


Talk about the Soccer World Cup in 2010.

A: Hello! My name is Atsuya. My partner is Takumi. This is KSU student podcast. How are you?

T: Hello! I'm fine. Do you enjoy college life?

A: Hmm. . . I'm so so. Because I work in part time job recently, I'm very busy. I want more free time.

T: Me too. I’ve been doing a lot of shift recently. I want to see a movie once in a while.

A: Yeah! But the subject I'm studying in the college is very interesting. So I have been enhanced a little.

T: It's a good thing! Studying is very important. By the way, are you interested in sports?

A: Yes, I am. My hobby is watching sports. So I'm interested in sports. For example, soccer, baseball and rugby.

T: Oh! I like soccer too. Because I have played soccer since 8 years ago. So I like watching soccer games very much. Did you watch the Soccer World Cup in 2010?

A: Of course. It is very big tournament. Then I was junior high school student. I remember it well because representation from Japan advance to the final tournament.

T: That's right! Japan was very strong. Japan won the Cameroun and Denmark in group stage. I was very exciting! Keisuke Honda was really active.

A: Keisuke Honda was really cool! But also Yasuhito Endo and Eiji Kawashima not only Honda was active. Germany won the championship, but Japan gave the impression to the public. I want Japan to win the World Cup someday.

T: I think so too. I hope to come out more great soccer players like Honda. Let's trying to cheer Japan to win the Soccer World Cup in 2018!

A: That's OK! thank you for listening to our KSU podcast.


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