Episode 088 - Japanese Sweets vs. American Sweets

Miyu:    This is KSU Student Podcast. My name is Miyu and this is Moeko. Hello, Moeko.

Moeko:  Hi, Miyu. Oh, what is this?

Miyu:    This is an American dessert. This cake is very delicious! Do you want to taste it?

Moeko:  No, I don’t…it’s so colorful that it looks poisonous.

Miyu:    In America, It is not surprising when desserts are decorated with colorful chocolates, candies, and gummies.

Moeko:  On the contrary, Japanese desserts have too natural of a color. Japanese desserts don’t contain any extra ingredients.

Miyu:    Yes. There is a just reason that American desserts are colorful. America has many events around the year.

Moeko:  I know. For example, Halloween, Easter, and many more.

Miyu:    American people like to hold parties on such events. Colorful desserts make them happy, don’t they?

Moeko:  That’s right. Also, in Japan, we can enjoy a variety of desserts throughout the seasons. Japanese people consider “Shun” important.

Miyu:    What do you mean by “Shun”?

Moeko:  “Shun” means that food tastes best in the matching season.

Miyu:    I see. That’s a good tradition!

Moeko:  I think that’s all for today.  Tell me more next time.

Miyu:    Of course.  Thanks for listening to KSU Student Podcast.

Moeko:  We hope you have learned something new.

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Episode 087 - Food Tourism

A: This is KSU student podcast. My name is Kana and this is Ayano. It has been hot these days. What do you think?

B: Yeah. It is getting hotter and hotter.  I want to go to Miyako Island.

A: I think so, too. I would like to go to Miyako Island.

B: Right! We are going to talk about our trip plans!

A: Sounds good. Have you ever been to Miyako Island?

B: No, I haven't. I never been there.

A: Me, either. I want to see the beautiful view.

B: I want to eat some delicious food, but I don’t know about the food from Miyako Island.

B: I especially want to see a night sky.

A: Oh I see. I want to see a morning and night beach view.

B: Good! I want to go skydiving.

A: It is interesting. I want go too. Speaking of Miyako Island, it has a beautiful sea, doesn’t it?

B: You’re right.

A: We can also go scuba diving, snorkeling and do water sports.

B: It is seems very fun. That fits this season.

A: Me, either. Hmm. . . Speaking of delicious foods, I want to go on an eating tour!

B: Sounds good. That seems like it will be very fun. Have you done it before?

A: Yes. I like it. There are some place in Japan.

B: Yeah. There’s an eating tour place in Kyoto, too.

A: I know Arashiyama and Nishiki Market. And there are some other places around Demachiyanagi station and Kiyomizu temple.

B: Oh, I see, . But food in Kyoto is usually going to be Japanese meals. I want to eat some food from foreign countries, too.

A: In that case, I recommend that you go Tyuka town in Kanagawa. You can eat a lot of kinds of Chinese food there. And there are places you can eat other country's food too. I think that these places we learned about are exciting.

B: That’s true. There are some other eating tour places in Asakusa, Tokyo, Okage Yokotyo, near the Ise shrine in Mie, and Chinatown in Hyogo.

A: Wow! There are many eating tour place in Japan. I would like to go to all places and eat many foods.

B: Sounds good! Let's try it!

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

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Episode 086 - KSU Circles and Clubs

C: Hello Everyone. My name is Chikara

H: My name is Hikaru. How have you been recently?

Today we’re going to talk about Athlete Circle VS Liberal arts Circle at our university.

C: Hey Hikaru. Did you know that there is an “Ansportsman” Circle?

H: No I did not. What did you do in the Circle?

C: “Ansportsman” Circle is an athlete circle. This circles’ members play basketball. What circle do you belong to?

H: I belong to Tuck box.

C: Tuck box?

H: “Tuck box” Circle is Liberal arts circle.

C: Why do you belong to this Liberal arts circle?

H: I love music. I have been performing with instruments since I was 7. Why do you belong to Athlete circle?

C: I like movement. I especially like basketball. I admire Hiryu Okamoto. I want to play like him.

H: It’s wonderful! I admire Masato Honda too. What is a good point of the athlete circle?

C: It is good for your health to exercise and sweat. And I can feel refreshed.

How about Liberal arts Circle?

H: Music can do various things for many people. In addition, I can do a recital with a musical instrument.

C: oh! It has the same points as the sports. What do you think about your Circle’s sales point?

H: It is that you can have an exchange with other university circles around the country. And you?

C: All members are friendly and beginners are also welcome.

H: As with any circle there are a lot of charming points.　

C: I think that communication is in common with both types of circles.

H: I think too. Sports and music are useful tools of communication.

 

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Episode 085 - Style Talk

KSU　Podcast

 

A: Hello, I’m Momoe.

B: Hello, I’m Chinatsu. This is KSU student Podcast.

 

A: Hey, Chinatsu. I’m late. Sorry.

B: It’s ok. Did you have some problems?

A: Nothing. Just oversleep.

B: I know. Your hair is untidy.

A: Haha… Ah, speaking of hair, I have a story.

B: What?

A: I saw a man who had strange hair.

B: Really?

A: He had a perm and the color was green. It was like broccoli.

B: That’s funny. Where did you see him?

A: At Kyoto station.

B: Kyoto station? I also saw a strange man there.

A: What did you see?

B: He had so many pierced earrings.

A: In his ears?

B: Of cause. And he had them in his nose and his lip.

A: That’s so strange.

B: Do you have pierced earrings?

A: No yet. But I want to pierce my ears. How about you?

B: I did it.

A: How many piercings do you have?

B: 6.

A: Oh 6!? How did you do it, by yourself?

B: I went to piercing studio.

A: I don’t know where I should go to pierce my ear. Hospital? Studio? Or myself?

B: You had better go to a hospital or a studio.

A: How much did you pay?

B: About 6000 yen.

A: Aha, I see.

B: By the way, you have beautiful hair. Which beauty salon do you go to?

A: Thanks. I go to a beauty salon in Shijo.

B: What color is that hair of yours?

A: Ash Gray. But I want to make my hair brighter.

B: I think you have a part-time job. Brighter hair is ok?

A: I don’t know. Maybe it’s ok.

B: Aha, I want to go to that beauty salon, too.

A: Really? We can go there together someday.

B: Good idea!

A: Oh god. The movie will start we have only 5 minutes.

B: Let’s go. Hurry!

 

A: That all for today. Thanks for listening.

 

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Episode 084 - Healthy but Disgusting Food

A:  Hello, this is Honoka.
B:  Hello, this is Ryo. And this is KSU Student Podcast.
A:  What did you eat this morning.
B:  I did not eat…
A:  Really? That’s not good.
B:  I did not have time this morning. I was busy.
A:  Oh…  I ate a lot of food.
B:  What did you eat?
A:  I ate rice, fish, soup, egg and “natto”.
B:  Wow! natto!?
A:  Yes! I love natto. I always eat natto for breakfast.
B:  Oh…no…  I hate natto.
A:  Why? It is delicious!
B:  No, natto is stinky and it has a bad smell.
A:  I don’t understand. Natto is traditional food from a long time ago.
B:  But there are many people who hate it.
A:  Yeah, but natto is good for your health.
B:  Wonderful! Why?
A:  Natto is made from soy. And natto has a lot of protein.
B:  Great! I want to eat natto every day.
A:  It sounds good! What is your favorite food?
B:  I like fast food. I love hamburgers, French fries, and coke.
A:  Really? It is bad for your health.
B:  But, it is delicious! I often go to McDonalds.
A:  You need to be careful of your health.
B:  But I often eat kimchi which I like.
A:  Is kimchi good for the body?
B:  It is very nice. Kimchi is Korean pickles which has a lot of vitamins and minerals.
A:  I’m gonna like it.
B:  It is delicious when eaten with rice.
A:  I see. I’ll also try to eat kimchi. That’s all for today. Thanks for listening.

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Episode 083 - Football talk about the 2016 Euro Cup

Tsubasa: Hi, my name is Tsubasa. This is KSU Student Podcast.

Yuki: Hi, my name is Yuki. How are you?

T: I'm fine, and you?

Y: I’m fine too, thanks. Today we are going to talk about football. Hey, Tsubasa what do you know about football?

T: I know a lot about football. Specially, I know about Italian football. I love Italy. How about you?

Y: I love Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

T: Oh... He is so good. You know him well.

Y: I am excited by his plays. Who do you like?

T: I like Verratti. He is from Italy, I like his dribbling skills. He is so smooth.

Y: I don't know about him sorry...  The 2016 Euro Cup will happen very soon. Also, Italy and Sweden are the same group.

T: Oh, It is fantastic!! Do you want to go watch the game together!!!

Y: Oh, It's nice!! Let's go!!

 

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T: Hi, everyone. This is KSU student podcast. My name is Tsubasa.

Y: Hi, Tsubasa. My name is Yuki. How are you?

T: I'm fine! And you?

Y: I'm fine too, thanks. Today we are going to talk about football. Tsubasa, What do you know football?

T: Yes, I know about football well. Especially I know about football of Italy. I love Italy. How about you?

Y: I like Zlatan Ibrahimovic. He is Sweden’s football player. He experienced a victory in four of the leagues. It is a striker who was the top scorer five times.   He has a very strong body and tall height. He has the perfect body! He has experienced a victory on all of his teams.

T: Oh... So good. You know well.

Y: I am excited by him. Who do you like?

T: I like Verrati. He is from Italy. I like his dribble skill. His dribble is so smooth.

Y: I don't know about him.

T: Zlatan and Verratti belong to Pari Saint Germainfootball club. They are related like brothers.

Y: Really? I didn't know that. It is good.

T: But Zlatan will leave. PSG and trans fer to Manchester United.

Y: Really? That's to bad...

T: Of course. And Zlatan expects that Verratti will leave Pari Saint Germain, because he wishes to play together Manchester United.

Y: Wow... Great!! Manchester United is a splendid team!

T: Yeah! Next season will likely be interesting! But, disappointed, because Verratti cannot participate in EURO Cup 2016.

Y: The EURO Cup 2016 will be soon. Besides, Italy and Sweden are the same groups. Which team do you think will win Tsubasa?

T: Umm... I think that Italy will win! Yuki, what do you think?

Y: I think that Sweden win! Let's bet which is win!

T: Oh, It is fantastic!! Do you go to watch a game together?

Y: Oh, It's nice. Let's go!

T: That's all for today thanks for listening

 

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Episode 082 - I wanna go to New York

"I want to go to New York"
 
Y: This is KSU student podcast, My name is Yuto and this is Suguru.  Hi Suguru,  How are you?

S:  I'm fine, but it's really hot lately.  

Y: That's right.  By the way,  I'm interested in New York.  I want to go to New York!

S: Oh! I think so too.

Y:  I want to go shopping and sightseeing in New York. How about you?

S:  I want to watch a MLB baseball game and go sightseeing too.

Y: That's great.  

S: Where do you want to go shopping?

Y:  I want to go shopping in Times Square because I have seen Times Square in tourist guide books and I think that it is a state-of-the-art place.

S:  I see , What are you going to buy?

Y:  I will buy some clothes and shoes .  And I also want to get Air Jordans very much.  

S: That's good.  

Y: What games do you want to watch?

S: I want to watch baseball games. The New York Yankees are the team in New York.

Y: Why do you like them?

S: Because Tanaka Masahiro belongs to that team. Before Suzuki Ichiro belonged to them as well. And it is a very famous and strong team.

Y: Sounds good! I like baseball too. Where do you want to go for sightseeing?

S: I want to go to Wall Street. Wall Street is famous for finance. I want to go because I am in the economic department.

Y: Oh…I see…

S: And you?

Y: I want to visit the Statue of Liberty because it is an American symbol.  

S: Oh, that's nice. I want to go there too. Who are you going with?

Y: I will go with a friend and you?

S: I will go with my family.

Y: Have a nice trip.

S: That's all for today. Thanks for listening.

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Episode 081 - Mr. Children Talk

K：Hi, this is KSU Podcast. I am Takuma.

T：And I am Kiichi.

T：What did you do yesterday?

K：I watched Mr. Children’s DVD.

T：Do you like Mr. Children?

K：Yes.

T：Please tell me about Mr.Children.

K：OK.　Mr.Children debuted in 1992. It is a four person rock band. Kazautoshi Sakurai is the

vocalist. On guitar is Kenichi Tahara.  Hideya Suzuki is Drummer. And Keisuke Nakagawa is

the bassist.

T：I know Kazutoshi Sakurai. He is a songwriter and composer too, right?

K：Yes. He has made a lot of songs.

T：I see. For example, do you know some of his songs?

K: For example, Owarinakitabi, Namonakiuta, Innocent World, Tomorrow Never Knows, and

HERO.

T：I’ve listened to some of those songs.

K：Mr. Children is good at singing.

T：I see. So, they are popular.

K：I went to their live concert.

T：It was good.

K：I went to see them for the first time live.

T：How was the live?

K：It was so good, exciting and awesome.

T：I’m glad to hear that.

K：I want to go again.

T：I hope to go live.

K：Yes. Please listen to Mr.Children.

T：Sure. I listen to them.

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Episode 080 - Study Abroad Experiences

T: Hello, This is Tomoyo.

M: And I’m Misaki. This is KSU Student Podcast.

T: What do you major in, Misaki?

M: My major is Chinese. And you?

T: My major is Korean.

M: Oh, really? We are in the same Foreign Language department, right?

T: Yes, have you ever been to China?

M: Yeah.

T: How many times?

M: Once. I went to study abroad in China.

T: Wow. Study abroad? I went to study abroad in Korea.

  When did you go?

M: Last year.

T: Oh, really? Me, too.

M: Well, we are the same.

T: How was last year for you?

M: I was so surprised every day. For example, Chinese food, P.M 2.5 and the busy streets surprised me.

T: How was P.M 2.5?

M: I don’t even want to remember it. It was cloudy every day.

There were only about 10 sunny days a year.

T: Really? I can’t bear such weather.

M: How was the MERS epidemic in Korea?

T: That was hard. The Japanese embassy said that we shouldn’t go outside.

   We had hard situations last year.

M: Then, What were your fun memories?

T: I had a picnic near Han Gang. Han Gang is a river in the middle of South Korea.

  It’s such a nice place.

M: Wow. Sounds good.

T: What things you surprised?

M: Umm…There were a lot of things. There were small explosions from firecrackers every day.

T: Firecrackers? Wow. It is hard to live in China.

  How was the Chinese food? Did you have spicy food a lot in China?

M: Yes, there was a lot of spicy food.

T: Do you like spicy food?

M: Umm…I don’t like it so much. But, I can eat it now a little.

T: That’s great.

M: Do you like spicy food?

T: No, I don’t like it.

M: Really? Is there a lot of spicy food in Korea?

T: Yes, there are a lot of spicy food in Korea, too.

  So, at first I was worried. But, I think spicy food is delicious now, sometimes.

M: Actually, I’m going to go to Korea this summer vacation.

   Would you like to recommend delicious food shop?

T: Of course!!

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

T: We hope you learned something new.

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Episode 079 - Champion's League Soccer Talk

R: This is KSU student Podcast. I am Ryuya and this is Hiroki. Hi Hiroki.  
H: Hi Ryuya. How are you?
R: I’m fine thank you. How about you?
H: I’m fine. Is your classes fan?
R: So-so.
R: What do you usually do on holiday?
H: I usually watch a soccer game.
R: Oh, me too! What did you watch last week?
H: I watched the final of the Champions League. This game was Real Madrid versus Atletico Madrid.
R: I watched it too! Real won it. My favorite team is Real Madrid. I felt so happy. But, the game play was not interesting
H: Why did you think that?
R: Real is a very aggressive team. Atletico is a defensive team but they were opposite in the final.
H: We wanted to see a more exciting the final, right?
R: That’s right. The most exciting game is ‘El Clasico’.
H: Yeah! Barcelona versus Real Madrid is called ’El Clasico’. I’m always surprised at Barcelona’s pass work.
R: Do you like Barcelona?
H: Yes! How about you?
R: I dislike Barcelona. Real is Europe’s champion this year.
H: But Barcelona is Spain’s champion.
R: In the next El Clasico, let’s decide which is stronger.
H: OK. See you next game.
R: OK. Goodbye.
H: Thank you for listening. That’s all for today.

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Episode 078 - Japanese Urban Legends

A yuma  B taichi

A: Ladies and gentlemen, now we talk about
urban legend.

B: Ok. At first Let's introduce us. My name is Taichi . This is Yuma.

A: Taichi, what kind of urban legend do you know ?

B: Well, I know kuchisake-woman.

A: Oh, it is very famous in Japan.

B: She wears a mask. And when she takes off a mask...

A: You don't need to say further. What do you know elsewhere?

B: I know Hanako of the restroom.

A: It is also famous. There is her if you open the third door from the left of the restroom, right?

B: Yes, but I have never watched her. In the first place why were such stories spread out?

A: I think that lies with somebody spread out. Rumors go out alone.

B: I see.

A: For example, kuchisake-woman is a lie with parents.

B: What kind of thing is it?

A: The rumor spread in 1979. Cram schools prospered in those days. However, children hated going there. Therefore parents told a lie. “If you don't go there, you are taken to kuchisake-woman."

B: It's interesting. Then all the urban legends are lies, are they?

A: It may not be so. In fact, I have watched.

B: What have you watched?

A: UFO.

B: Unbelievable! Is it true?

A: Yes, it is. I intended to take a photo, but it has disappeared immediately.

B: It was disappointing. In fact I have watched too.

A: What have you watched?

B: I have watched a snow man.

A: Unbelievable! Is it true?

B: Of course. When I did shopping at a convenience store, I watched him. He is very big!

A: Taichi, probably it is not a snowman.

B: Oh my goodness. I took a photo.

A: Please show me it. Oh, This is my mother.

B: Sorry.

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Episode 077 - Halloween Comes Early to KSU

A: Hi, This is KSU Student Podcast. I’m Akari.

M: And I’m Marika

S: And I’m Sayaka

How are you, Marika and Sayaka?

I'm fine, but it's hot these days, so I'm sometimes tired.

Surely. I like cool days better than hot ones. For example, fall is the best.

As for fall, autumn leaves immediately came to mind. Maple trees and ginko trees are very beautiful.

Really? I think of food and my appetite. I don't know why, but I eat a lot of delicious food in fall.

No! I think of Halloween.

Me, too. I like especially the fall event, Halloween. Halloween has become more popular these days all over the world.

So we’ll talk about Halloween around the world at this time.

Halloween is the most famous in America. What do you know about Halloween in America?

Yeah...Halloween's decoration is wonderful and real. I heard that children in America walk around their town and can get candies from people in their town. The famous word is 'trick or treat'.

Yes! I say the word many time to get candies. By the way, I have never made a Jack-o'-lantern.

Me, too. I want to make it someday.

Halloween in America is the best in the world. What do you do on Halloween?

I give out snacks to everyone every year. How about you?

I eat pumpkin sweets. It’s handmade by my mother!

Wow! It looks very, very delicious.

That's sounds nice! Halloween in Japan is so interesting.

Yes!!

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

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Episode 076 - Good Places to visit in Okinawa, Hokkaido, and Hiroshima

Takahito: This is KSU podcast. I’m Takahito.

Teru: I’m Teru.

Takahito: Do you have favorite spots in Japan?

Teru: Yes, I have. I have two favorite travel spots in Japan. First, is Okinawa. Okinawa is an island in the southern part of Japan. So, it is a very hot place in the summer, and it is a warm place in the winter. I recommend Tyuraumi aquarium to you. Do you know this spot?

Takahito: Yes, I know it. But, I have never been there. Could you tell me about it?

Teru: OK. “Tyuraumi Aquarium” is one of the biggest aquariums in the world. I have been there once with my family. There are various kinds of marine life. I was especially surprised by a very large water tank, “Kuroshio no umi”. There are three whale sharks and a lot of other fish in the water tank. It was an amazing experience for me.

Takahito: Wow! I wanna go there. What is another one!

Teru: Another spot I recommend is Hokkaido. Hokkaido is an island in the nothern part of Japan. Hokkaido is a very cold place in winter. But, the food in Hokkaido is very delicious. I ate a king crab and other seafoods. They were so delicious. And there is a lot of beautiful nature in Hokkaido. It’s good. So you should go there.

Takahito: Oh! Hokkaido is a good place! I wanna go there, too.

Teru: Do you have a favorite travel spot?

Takahito: Yes, I have. I think Hiroshima is a good travel spot. Hiroshima has many pleasant spots. I especially recommend Mazda Stadium. Mazda Stadium is the home stadium of the Hiroshima Toyo Carps. There are various sights. For example, there are “nesoberia”. It a special seat. If you get this seat ticket, you can watch the game while laying down. In addition, there is a haunted house in this baseball stadium. So, even if you are not interested in baseball, you can enjoy it completely. In addition to this, Hiroshima has a lot of good places elsewhere. Please try to go.

Teru: I’m a Carp fan! I wanna get a ticket in the relaxing seats.

Takahito: That’s all for today. Thank you for listening. See you.

Teru: See you.

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Episode 075 - Famous Places in Hyogo and Kyoto

K: Hello, my name is Kodai.

S: I’m Shinji, this is KSU Student Podcast. I went back to my home town during Golden Week.

K: You’re from Hyogo, right?

S: Yes.

K; How was your Golden Week?

S: I enjoyed it. I met my family for the first time in a while. How about you?

K: Oh, that’s good. My Golden Week was very busy. Most of it was spent working.

S: How wasteful! Kyoto has many famous sightseeing places.

K: I have already been to many famous places.

S: Really? I want you to show me your recommended places!

K: OK. I recommend Fushimi-inari. There are about 10 thousand tori gates. This is one of the most famous shrines in Kyoto. They are lined up along road.

S: That’s nice. Can you tell me more?

K: Ah, Byoudouin Temple is also nice! This was built by Fujiwara no Yorimichi. As you know, this temple is printed on the ten-yen coin.

S: Oh, I know! Your recommended places are very nice! I want to go there right now!

K: Yes, I think Hyogo is also very good.

S: Why?

K: There is Kobe. I went to Kobe 2 years ago. That was very fun.

S: Oh, really? Do you know China town?

K: Yes! I ate dumplings. It was very delicious.

S: I think so too. Where did you go anywhere else?

K: I didn’t.

S: I’ll tell you my recommended place. Do you know Takeda castle? It is said that Takeda castle is the modeled for Laputa from the Ghibli movie.

K: Laputa? I know, but I didn’t know the detail.

S: I think you should go there after watching this movie. If you do that you are sure to be excited!

K: I’ll do that. Shall we go to these places together?

S: Of course! It is good idea! I’m looking forward to it.

K: Me too!

S: Thanks for listening to KSU Podcast, we hope you learned something new.

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Episode 074 - Prefecture Battle: Osaka vs. Tochigi

LOCAL BATTLE( OSAKA V.S TOCHIGI)

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

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

S: Where are you from, Yukiya?

F: I’m from Mouka, Tochigi. This is in the southeast area of Tochigi. How about you?

S: I’m from Hirakata, Osaka. This is in the northeast area of Osaka. Do you live in a town or the countryside?

F: Umm…. Maybe I think countryside. There are a lot of trees around my town and it is an abundant place naturally. There is much nature and no light because there are no stores around there.  You can see a lot of stars shining in a clean empty sky in the evening. It’s in the mountains, so this landscape changes every season. There are many things to do to enjoy oneself there. Also, you can see the beautiful sky at night. 

S: Please tell me about watching the stars? 

F: Yes, of course. The place has absolutely no lights. It takes 20 minutes to drive and you’ll be able to see a starry sky.

S: Is that so? I envy you. Please bring me there sometime. Hirakata is a town around Hirakata station, but the station suburb is countryside. My town is not as beautiful landscape as yours town. There is a convenience store, a restaurant and a supermarket near my house. So, I can’t see a lot of stars. But, Hirakata has an amusement park that is called “HIRAKATA PARK”. Sometimes it is called “Hirapa”. There are about 35 kinds of attractions, for example a roller coaster, a Ferris wheel and a coffee cup ride.

F: It sounds like fun. I want to go there. I also want you to go to my town.

S: I want to go to your city, too. By the way, have you been to the sea? Tochigi is a landlocked prefecture, isn’t it?

F: Yes, I have. But, I don’t remember it because I was a child. I think that the place was called Awa island.

S: Where is Awa Island?

F: It is in Niigata.

S: Oh, I see. I have been to the sea, too. I also went to Awaji Island in Hyogo.

F: What is the name of the coast?

S:　The coast’s name is “Oohama Beach. Osaka has a lot of factories near Osaka bay, and there are few beaches. So, I don’t think I want to go there very much.

F: I see. Were Mt. Fuji and Tomioka spinning place registered with the world's cultural and natural heritage recently? Does your prefecture have World Heritage sites?

S: No, it doesn’t. But, my prefecture has a castle. Its name is Osaka Castle. This castle was built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi about four hundred years ago. This castle has a long history.

F: Really? In my province, Tochigi shrines and temples in Nikko have been registered as a World Heritage Sites!! For example, the Tosho-gu shrine positive light gate, picture of the “three monkeys” of forced hear , have to say, forced to look and so on. I would admire it very much.
  
S: How nice!! I would like to go there.

F: It would be nice.

S: So, what is the famous food in Tochigi?

F: Dumplings and strawberries, in particular, but all the food is very delicious.

S: Wait!! I’ve heard that “SHIMOTSUKARE” is called local cuisine of Tochigi. I think the food has an extremely bad appearance.

F: Certainly the appearance is bad, but I think it is very tasty. However, some people in Tochigi hate it.

S: I see. The famous foods in my province are takoyaki, Kansai style Okonomiyaki, Fried pork and spring onions on skewers and so on. They are delicious, too.

F: Wow. I want to try to eat them.

S: Me too. 

F: Come hang out in Tochigi, Yuta!!

S: By all means I will. Come hang out in Osaka, Yukiya too!!

Y: I will. Thank you for your introduction.

S: I’m also thankful to you!

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

S: We hope you learned something new!!  

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Episode 073 - Ghibli Movies and Their Voice Actors

Ｔ: Hello, welcome to KSU student podcast. My name is Tomoka.

N: My name is Naho.

T: How are you, Naho?

N: I'm fine. How are you?

T: Very good. We are going to talk about Ghibli movies. I really like Ghibli movies.

N: Me too. Many famous actors are connected with Ghibli movies as a voice actor. Did you know about that?

T: Yes, I know. For example, Kimura Takuya acted as Hauru's voice. He really matched the cast.

N: Actors and actresses have never experienced voice recording. Their play has something attractive because they are inexperienced people. So, everyone wants to watch Ghibli movies.

T: Do you know who was cast as Alen in "Gedo Senki"?

N: No, I don't. Who?

T: His name is Okada Junichi. He is a member of V6.

N: Oh, really? I have never heard that.

T: When we know the cast we have a new way of enjoying the movie.

N: That's right. I recommend that you search Internet for people who acted as the character.

T: That's nice idea! I think when we know the cast we feel that it is more fun.

N: Please try to search for voice actors and watch Ghibli movies.

T: Thank you for listening. We hope you have learned something new.

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Episode 072 - Did you know this about Korean culture and langauge?

Differences about Japanese culture and Korean culture

A: This is KSU podcast. I'm Aoi and this is Haruna I'm majoring in business administration. What are you majoring in?

H: I'm majoring in Korean, I'm very interested in Korean culture, so today shall we talk about differences between Korea and Japan?

A: Sure! I'm interested in them too!

H: Do you know anything about Korean culture?

A: Umm.. I know Korean people call their old brothers or sisters Oppa or Eon ni. I've heard it when I watched a Korean drama.

H: Yeah. That’s right. They call their older bother, Oppa, and their older sister, Eon ni, but only girls can say these words.

A: Really? So, how about boys? What do boys call them?

H: They call their older brothers, Hyeong, and their older sisters, Nuna.

A: Wow. That's interesting. They are few cultures in Japan.

H: Yes. Sometimes we are confused because they use those words even if they aren't true brothers or sisters.

A: What do you mean?

 
H: Korean people use the words,  Oppa, Eon ni, Hyeong, and Nuna when they call not only true bothers but also close older friends.

A: Wow... I didn't know that. Korean people value this familial way of thinking, don't they?

H: Yes, you're right. They often use honorific words with their parents too.

A: Really? I can't believe it! There are many differences between Korean and Japan even though they are next to each other. I want to know more about Korea.

H: Yeah. Studying cultures is very interesting. Let's study more together!!  
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Episode 071 - Fashionable Eye Wear: Glasses vs. Contacts

Which do you like glasses or contact lens? 
 
R: Riku S: Shimon 
 
S: This is KSU Student Podcast. Hi, Riku! Long time no see! 
 
R: Oh, hi Shimon! Ah, today you didn’t put on your glass, what’s up? 
 
S: Oh, I stopped wearing glass and started wearing contact lens, because I started playing tennis. 
 
R: I see! But it looks difficult. I feel fear when I put them in. 
 
S: Certainly, I was afraid at first, but it became comfortable gradually. 
 
R: Really? But glasses have many good points. 
    First, they are easier to wear than contacts. 
 
S: Glasses are easy to put on, but my vision is narrow. If you put on contacts, you can see every angle. 
 
R: I see. But I think contacts are bad for your eyes’ health. I have heard the news that people lose their eyesight because of contacts. 
 
S: That sounds bad. Certainly contacts can become dirty and bad for your health, so you should take care of them carefully. 
 
R: Glasses and contacts have many good points and bad points. I have considered both positions, I will continue wearing glasses. 
 
S: I think so too. It is important to choose according to your likes and dislikes. 

R: That’s all for today. Thanks for listening to KSU Student Podcast. We hope you learned something new. 

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Episode 070 - City Battle: Nishinomiya vs. Otsu!

KSU Student Podcast

A: Taiki  B: Takuma

A: Hello. My name is Taiki and this is Takuma.　This is KSU student podcast.

B: Where are you from?

A: I’m from Nishinomiya city in Hyogo prefecture. Nishinomiya has a lot of sightseeing spots. What do you know about Nishinomiya?

B: I don’t know anything.

A: Oh! I know that! It has one of the most famous baseball stadiums in Japan. I went there when I was elementary school student. It has a seating capacity of 53,000 people and plays host to the Hanshin Tigers. During the year there are about 60 professional games. Also, in April and August, Japan’s National High School Baseball Tournament is held there.

B: That’s great. Do you like baseball?

A: No I don’t. I like soccer. I go to soccer stadiums three times a month all over Japan. It is shame that Nishinomiya doesn’t have a professional soccer team. What sports do you like?

B: I like track and field. I belonged to track and field club when I was junior high school student and high school student. I was sprinter. Running is simple, but practice is so hard and complex.

A: OK! By the way, where are you from?

B: I’m from Otsu city in Shiga prefecture.

A: What is your birthplace famous for?

B: It has Lake Biwa. It is the largest lake in Japan. It supplies about 14million people with its water. You can enjoy fishing and driving around there. In the tourist season, a train traveling around there is frequently operated as a train reserved for groups.

A: That’ great! I want to go there to play with my friends this summer.

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

A: We hope you have learned something new.

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Episode 069 - Which is better, USJ or Disneyland?

M: Hello. This is KSU Student Podcast. I’m Mai and this is Kotoe. 
K: Hello, how are you? 
M: I'm fine thanks. And you? 
K: I'm fine too. I want to go somewhere this summer vacation with you. 
M: Oh! Good!!! Where do you want to go? 
K: uhh...  I want to go to an amusement park. 
M: That's good. Shall we go to the USJ? I have an annual pass. 
K: That's a good idea, but we can go to USJ anytime because it’s near Kyoto. Uhh... How about going to Disney Land? 
M: Oh... But Disneyland doesn't have screaming attractions. I like to ride those. So, I want to ride a screaming attraction. Do you know a new screaming attraction in USJ? 
K: I know, I know!!! It is a flying dinosaur, but I'm sorry. I don't like a screaming attractions. 
M: Oh no!!! That's too bad. 
K: So I want to go to Disneyland. And I like Mickey Mouse. So I want to meet him. 
M: I see. But I like Elmo better than Mickey Mouse. 
K: Wait wait wait!!! Who is Elmo?  
M: Oh my god. Don't you know Elmo? He is a very famous character. 
K: Really? Please tell me about Elmo. 
M: Ok. Elmo is a red plush doll. He has an orange nose and a high voice. He is a member of Sesame Street. 
K: Is Cookie Monster a member of Sesame Street too? 
M: Yes. 
K: Oh I remember now! He is cute and fun. I like him too. 
M: Right? And this year is USJ’s 15 year anniversary. 
K: Oh really? Disney Sea is having a 15 years anniversary too. 
M: Wow!!! What a coincidence!!! Let's go to both amusement parks. 
K: Oh, nice idea. I am looking forward to going there. I have to save money for this plan. 
M: Yes, me too. I don't have any money. So I’ll work harder than before. 
K: That's good. Let's do our best. That’s all for today. Thanks for listening to our podcast. 

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Episode 068 - Manga talk with Rie and Azusa

A: Hello. This is KSU student podcast. My name is Azusa.

R: My name is Rie. How are you today?

A: I'm good. And you?

R: I'm very sleepy.

A: Why?

R: I'm read comics until late yesterday.

A: Oh, What is that book called?

R: It's "Shingeki no Kyojin". In English it is called “Attack on Titan.”

A: I know! But, I have never read it. What is it about?

R: People lived in a town surrounded by 3 walls. One day, the outermost wall was broken by Kyojin “a giant man”. Elen’s, who is the lead character in this story, home fell apart by the pieces of wall and debris. His mother was under the home. Elen couldn't help his mother. The “Giant” ate her. A few years later, Elen joins "Chousaheidan" or a group of people to kill the giants.

A: I have seen the animation!

R: Really?  Many people know up to this point. But, I think this comic gets more exciting from here! How to drop an advice is wonderful. It's not just fantasy story.

A: Oh, I see. I’ll try to read this comic!

R: I'd love if you try to!

A: I read girl comics a lot recently. "CHIHAYAFURU" is my favorite above all.

R: I have read it!

A: This comic's heroine is Chihaya.  This story is hers youth. Her dream is a queen of karuta. Karuta is "playing a game of cards" in English. Especially, I like the scene which Chihaya meets Shinobu Wakamiya, who is the present queen.

R: I also like it too.

A: The pictures are beautiful and character's feeling is portrayed in detail. So I like very much.

R: Comics are one of the great cultures in japan.

A: I think so too. Thanks for listening.

R: We hope you have notice about comic fun!

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Episode 067 - The Benefits of Going to the Movie Theater

This is KSU Podcast. I'm Kanae and this is Chisato. 
 
C: I’ll go to a movie tomorrow.  
 
K: Really!? I can’t understand you. Going to a cinema is expensive for students. It’s waste of your money, isn't it? 
 
C: I think so, but even so, I want to go there, because I can watch it on a big screen and enjoy its atmosphere. 
 
K: But you can watch it next year. If you want to enjoy its atmosphere like cinema, it is ok to watch it in dark room and it is free. 
 
C: But you can watch it for a short time in the cinema and I can't wait such a long time. 
 
K: In the case if all seats are taken, you can't choose the best seat, but if you watch it in your house, you can see everything and be relaxed. 
 
C: It's a good point of cinemas that you can enjoy with an audience. 
 
K: It's the same if you enjoy it with your friend in a house. 
 
C: But now, 4D movies are shown at cinemas. You can enjoy movie more than ever. For example, you can feel wind and the seats move. 
 
K: 4D!? Now, there is such a thing! It is like an attraction. So it sounds fun! Then, I want 
to go. 
 
C: Doesn't it? Let's go there someday. It is worth going.  
 
K: Yes, let's. I do want to go. I'm looking forward to going. 
 
C: I'm glad to that you understand theatre's good points. 
 
Thank you for listening. That's all for today. 

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Episode 066 - Video Game Chat

Tom：This is KSU Student Podcast. I am Tom and this is Ryo. Hi Ryo. 
 
Ryo：Hi Tom. 
 
Tom：What do you do on holiday? 
 
Ryo: I usually play games. 
 
Tom: Oh, me too. What do you play? 
 
Ryo：I play smart phone games and Wii U games. My favorite smart phone game is Pawapuro. My favorite Wii U game is Sumabra. Pawapuro is a baseball game. We can make baseball players. Sumabra is a battle game. We can use our favorite characters. 
 
Tom：I always play Pawapuro too. So, I don't have Wii U. Is Wii U fun? 
 
Ryo: Wii U is very fun! It can connect to the internet. I can battle in the world. I can watch Youtube. When did you start Pawapuro? I began playing when the game released. 

 
Tom: I started Pawapuro three months ago. So, I can make strong characters. 
 
Ryo: Oh, that's good. My characters are very strong. Do you like to play Sumabra? 
 
Tom: Yes, I like Sumabra. But I don't have it. So, I play it when I go to friend's house. 
 
Ryo: Oh, let's play Sumabra with me!! Come on my house next week. 
 
Tom: OK. I think that is all for today. Thanks for listening to KSU Student Podcast. We hope you learned something about games. See you. 
 
Ryo: See you. 

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Episode 065 - Tokyo Olympics 2020

Y: This is KSU Podcast. My name is Yuma and Kazuki. How have you been recently? 

 

K: I’m fine，and you? 

 

Y: I’m fine, too. Today we are going to talk about Tokyo Olympic. Hey, Kazuki. What do you know at 2020? 

 

K: Really?  Wow, I didn’t know. 

 

Y: I’m looking forward to it. 

 

K: What do you want to watch the most? 

 

Y: I want to watch baseball. 

 

K: Do you like baseball? 

 

Y: Yes, I do. And you? 

 

K: I like too. Why are you want to watch baseball? 

 

Y: Baseball isn’t hold 2012 and 2016’s Olympic. But 2020’s Olympic will held baseball. So I want to watch. 

 

2. Really? What do you have favorite players? 

 

Y: No, but I want to watch major leaguer. Also, I hope that Japan become top of the world.  What do you want to watch the most? 

 

K: I like soccer. So I want to watch the soccer game. Players of 23 years old or younger participate in Olympics soccer．Although Argentina is strong now, after 4 years I didn’t know where in the country has become stronger. 

 

Y: It looks fun, too. I want to watch soccer game. In addition, do you know fencing? 

 

K: No, I don’t. What kind of competition? 

 

Y: Fencing is the game which two players poke each other. Japan has won a medal since 2008. 

 

K: Then, we can be expect Tokyo Olympic! 

 

Y: Speaking of which, it was held in Tokyo before 50 years ago. Did you know? 

 

K: Yes, I did. But I didn’t know the details. 

 

Y: Actually, Japan’s national team won a total of 16 gold medals at the Tokyo Olympic in 1964. 

 

K: Wow! Great! I hope to take more gold medals.  

 

Y: I think so. 

 

K: By the way, we will be 24 years old in 2020.  Perhaps we will work then. So we will have the money. In the case of holiday. Do you want to watch live Tokyo Olympic? 

 

Y: Yes, I do. I want to watch like Tokyo Olympic, because I think that once in my life. 

 

K: I think so. Would you live to go Tokyo Olympic with me? 

 

Y: Hmmm….. If I remember this things, let’s go together. 

 

K: Right. Haha. 

 

Y: Haha. 

 

K: 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 064 - Which is better: East Hyogo or West Hyogo?

East and Western Hyogo


A: Hello, This is Kaito.

B: And I'm Toshinobu. This is KSU Student Podcast.


A: I'm from Hyogo. Where are you from?

B: Wow, really? I'm from Hyogo too! Where?

A: I live in East Hyogo.

B: Oh, cool. I live in Western Hyogo. The western is a little better than eastern side.

A: Hmm. I can't agree with that. There are a lot of cities in the east.

B: I see, I see. I think Kobe is pretty good. But there is no World-class cultural properties.

A: That makes sense. Himeji Castle is very beautiful. However there is not food like Akashi-yaki, is there?

B: Food ... food ...  I have remembered! There is Ibonoito. Every Japanese summer needs Ibonoito.

A: That's great. I like Somen.

B: Really? I like Akashi-yaki. Akashi-yaki is similar to Takoyaki. But they are just different.

A: Western Hyogo is a very good place. I want to go there.

B: Eastern Hyogo is really nice, too. I’m glad to know about East Hyogo.

A: Thank you. I want to go to Kinosaki Spa. It is very good place in Western Hyogo.

B: I have been to there many times. It was very good. I ate Hot spring eggs.

A: Wow. That seems good.

B: I wish I could go to Koshien. I like Hanshin tigers.

A: I'm working as a salesperson at Koshien.

B: Wow that's great! I want to hear something about that.

A: OK. Let's go coffee lounge.

B: Yeah,  I want to eat bread with almond butter.

A: It is Western speciality. I have seen it on TV.

B: 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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