This is KSU student podcast. My name is Ayaka and this is Tomo.
1. Hello! How have you been recently?
2. I'm already at university. And I have got many friends recently.
1. wow! It sound good.
2. So, I have contacted friends by my mobile phone many times recently. But it has bad points and good points.
1. Why? Recently LINE is very convenient, isn't it?
2. Uhn..I think that's so. But LINE has a function which called "already read". The function is such a bad point for me.
1. Why? It is very good point! because I know when my partner has read my comments. E-mail doesn't have this function so it is bad point.
2. No,no! The E-mail 's function is a good point. If E-mails are sent, I send to partner E-mail I immediately.
1. I see... I recommend that you should think that LINE's "already read" function is a bad point, because it makes you hurry. You said that you wanted them to get your message immediately, didn't you?
2. Yes...I contact friends but I must both properly with good points and bad points.
Thank you for listening. That's all for today.
Friday, December 15, 2017
Episode 245: Which is better: Line or Email?
Episode 244: Udon: Everyone's Favorite Noodle
Hello, my name is Ritsuki. Nice to meet you.
Hello, my name is Keigo. Niceto meet you too. This is KSU Student Podcast.
I like noodles. Above all I like Udon.
Oh Udon! I like it too. but I also like ramen.
Really? What city's ramen do you like?
I like the noodles, best it compatible the soup. And I like the soup too. There are many soups which are very good.
That's good. What city's ramen has rich soup. It's called "Kotteri". I became addicted to its deep taste.
Sounds good! I want to eat ramen.
That's good. I recommend going to "Tenkaippin". How about Udon?
Sanuki Udon noodles in Kagawa are good. Udon has good noodles and soup. Noodles are just a good hardness and toughness. Soup is compatible with the noodles and have a refreshing flavor.
I want to eat them!
Sanuki Udon is different Kagawa and other prefectures. I recommend going to Kagawa.
Yes. Thank you for the introduction.
I'm also thankful to you
That's all for today. Thanks for listening.
We hope you learned something new.
Episode 243: An Interesting Hobby
A: Hi this is KSU podcast.
B: Hi.
A: My name is Kengo.
B: My name is Shoki.
A: How are you?
B: Good! How about you?
A: Good! What do you do in your free time?
B: I play video games in free time.
A: Sounds good! What kind of video games?
B: I have been playing PS4 recently.
A: What is your favorite video game?
B: My favorite video game is Call of Duty.
A: That's great. I play too. But, I get tired of COD.
B: I see. Do you play another one?
A: No, what do you recommend?
B: Umm... How about playing survival game?
A: What's that? How do I play survival game?
B: We use air gun and shoot enemy. Almost all locations are in the mountains.
A: Sounds good. I want to try a survival game. Is it dangerous?
B:No, but you should use equipment. However, the cost is very expensive. For example, clothes, air gun and helmet.
A: I see. How many people are on each team?
B: Each team is more than 10 people at NEST in Kyoto.
A: I should prepare many items. When will you play survival game next time?
B: Maybe next month. At that time, I’ll invite to you.
A: Thanks, I’m looking forward to playing survival games with you.
B: Thank you for listening to KSU student podcast. We hope you have learned something new.
Thursday, December 14, 2017
Episode 242: The History of Nara's Temples
S: Hi Kenta.How are you?
K: Hi Shono. I'm fine thank you and you?
S: I'm fine.Do you live alone?
K: Yes,I started this summer.
S: Where is your family home?
K: Nara.
S: Oh Nara! I have never been to Nara.
K: There are a lot of temples in Nara.
S: I want to know about main temple in Nara. Please tell me about it.
K: Sure. There is Toshodaiji temple that is famous in Nara.It was build by Ganjin in 759.
S: I know about Ganjin. He came from abroad in order to tell Buddhism.
K: Yes. He failed to come to Japan five times because it is difficult to sail across the sea and lose his eyesight.
S: I was impressed with reminiscences about his Buddhism. Is there any other famous temples in Nara?
K: Yes. Todaiji temple is very famous.
S: I have seen a pictures of great statue of Buddha. Please tell me about it?
K: Sure. Emperor Shoumu built it in Todaiji temple on 743.
S: What is its official name?
K: Its official name is Rushanabutsu.
S: How tall is it?
K: It's about 15m.
S: It is taller than I expected! Why was it build?
K: Because people suffered from many disasters in Japan at that time.
S: I’m surprised when I know it was built 1300 years ago.
K: I think it continue to protect the peace of Japan for a long period.
S: I want to know more about Nara. Please show me Nara.
K: Of course.
Thank you for listening
Episode 241: Favorite Ghibli Characters
Podcast manuscript
Seiya: This is KSU podcast. My name is Seiya and this is Takiya.
Takuya: Hi, Seiya! How are you?
S: Hi, Takuya. I am fine, and you?
T: I’m sleepy because I watched a movie until late at night yesterday.
S: what kind of movie did you watch?
T: I watched “Whisper of the heart ”
S: Oh!! really? That’s good! I like Ghibli, too!! What is your favorite character?
T: My favorite character is Seiji Amasawa, because he is very cool and has very big dream. So, I want to be like him. Do you have any favorite character?
S: My favorite character is Asitaka from “Princess Mononoke”
Because his way of life is very cool. I respect him.
T: You’re right. By the way,Do you have a favorite heroine?
S: My favorite heroine is Tel from “Tales from Earthsea”
T: I think so,too. She is very cute. and has miracle singing voice.
S: There are many attractive characters in Ghibli.
T: After all, the Ghibli movies are wonderful.
S: Do you know that Hayao Miyazaki is making a new movie now?
T: Of course! I know. I’m looking forward to watching that movie!!
S: I can’t wait.
T: Thank you for listening to KSU podcast. I’m
Episode 240: Newly Released Video Games
This is KSU podcast .My name is Tempu and this is Sota.
t: Hi, Sota, how are you?
s: Hi, Tempu. I'm fine, and you?
t: Me, too, but it's very cold recently.
s: I agree with you because it's already winter.
t: It's cold, and I can't go out of the house.
s: Isn't there something fun which can be done at my house?
t: There is something good then.
s: What is that?
t: I'm enthusiastic about a game called “splatoon 2” recently.
s: Oh. It has been hard.
t: Splatoon2 is a game, Nintendo made it.
s: Nintendo is a very famous company.
t: Even a newbie can play this game easily. Further, technology is also
necessary, so an expert can play happily, too.
s: That's very good. I like difficult, but it seems rather funny.
t: You can team up and also fight together, let's do this time together.
s: OK. Let's play together.
t: Aren't there any games which you’re enthusiastic about recently?
s: Of course there are.
Recently I have played Call of Duty WW Ⅱ.
t: I have heard of it. What kind of game is it?
s: This is a shooting game with the theme of war. It can play it on PS4. So you
can play with beautiful graphics.
t: It sounds real.
s: That’s right. And it's a little difficult because you need the skill to
operate.
t: It looks difficult, but it looks interesting.
s: Let's do this together as well.
t: Let’s do that!
Episode 239: The Best J-Pop Groups
A: This is KSU student podcast. My name is Yume, and this is Honoka and Ai.
B: How have you been recently?
C: I've been all right.
A: Me too.
B: Today, we are going to talk about music. What kind of music do you like?
C: I like J-pop.
B: What artist do you like?
C: I like EXILE because their music is amazing and performance is cool.
B: Oh, it's great!
A: I like classical because I like piano. I often play the piano.
B: Who’s your favorite pianist?
A: I like Mozart. His music is very impressive.
B: I like him too. Turkish March is my favorite song.
A: I like it too!
C: I don't know it. I don't often listen to classical music.
A: Oh, really? He is very famous.
B: Would you tell us about J-pop?
C: OK. I recommend Arashi, Kanjani eight and AKB48. I will go to a “Back Number” concert soon. I'm looking forward to it.
A: Sounds good!
B: I want to go to their concert too. I know them.
A: I don't know them.
C: Oh, really? They are a very famous band in Japan. Their song is used on a drama. I think "Christmas song" is very famous song because it was used in Getsu-Ku. They are loved by many young people.
Ａ: I understand they are very popular band in Japan. I became interested J-pop. I want to listen to their music.
Ｂ: Please listen! I will always be a fan!
Ｃ: I was interesting to talk about music, I think knowing about many kinds of music is important because I can know wonderful world that I didn't know before.
Ｂ: I agree with you. Let' talk about our recommended music again.
Ａ: Of course!
That’s all for today. Thanks for listening to KSU Student Podcast.
Episode 238: Interesting Shows on TV
A: This is KSU student podcast. My name is Ami and this is Ayako.
B: How were you spending time on Sunday?
A: I worked at part-time job in the morning, and I watched a TV drama in my house from the afternoon. How about you?
B: I met my friends in Osaka and went to USJ with them. It was very fun!
A: Oh, sounds nice!
B: What TV drama did you watch? I want to know about this.
A: I watched “Rikuou”. It is famous drama in this season.
B: I know just a name of this drama but I haven’t watched it yet.
A: This drama is very interesting. Takeuchi Ryoma and Yamazaki Kento appear. They are very popular in Japan. Do you know them?
B: Yes, of course! I like them because they are so cool and their performance is also good.
A: Do you have any drama that you like?
B: Yes. I don’t watch drama recently but when I was a child I would often watch dramas. My recommendation is “Code Blue”.
A: How was it?
B: This is a human drama that the doctors in the making gradually grow up while helping each other and facing problems of affecting life-and-death. When I watched it, I was so moved.
A: I really came to want to watch the drama. It feels like it is a good drama.
B: Please try it! You can learn many things from this drama. That makes me thinks about various things. Do you have another recommendation?
A: Yes. I recommend “HERO”.
B: How is it?
A: “HERO” is the drama of the public prosecutor. When I watched it, I became interested in the job of public prosecutor. Kimura Takuya is a main character of this drama and his behavior is very cool.
B: What kind of place is cool?
A: It is because he has a good characteristic and strong belief. In addition to this, he is loved by everyone. I thought that such a personality was amazing.
B: Oh, that’s nice. It looks good drama. I want to watch it too.
A: After all, dramas are good. I really like dramas. I think dramas makes me think deeper sometimes. So, dramas have an influence that it is good for us.
B: I think so too. Do you have a plan for next weekend?
A: I don’t have a plan. Why?
B: Let’s watch a TV drama!
A: Oh, that’s a good idea!
B: That’s all for today. Thank you.
Episode 237: Ramen's History
This is KSU podcast. My name is Chinami and this is Sayaka.
C: Umm. I'm hungry after the class. I want to eat something.
S: Yeah! Let's go to Ichibariki today!
C: Sounds nice! I love Chinese noodles!
S: I see. Ramen spread from China, but do you know how long it has being eaten?
C: Well... I don't know that. When was it introduced to Japan?
S: Ramen was born in the Edo era, and it is said that it spread in the Meiji era. The Japanese person who ate Chinese noodles for the first time was Mito Komon!
C: Wow. I thought it was a recent food, but it has been eaten since long ago. Mito Komon!? Is that true?
S: Yeah! Although Chinese noodles didn't originate in Japan, there are also unique ramen in Japan!
C: It is instant noodles! It is very convenient to be able to do in 3 minutes when you are busy. It is produced and sold overseas as well. Recently, there are local ramen flavors and unusual tastes as well.
S: In Japan, "chicken noodles" are said to be the first instant noodles. It is in keeping with the traditional taste. So it is very delicious.
C: Oh no, you made me feel like eating Ramen more since you mentioned it! What flavor of ramen do you like?
S: My hometown is close to Hakata, so I like Tonkotsu! I learned about oil noodles when I came to Kyoto. I have eaten only once, but it was too salty to eat!
C: If you try to eat it many times, you are going to love it. KSU students often eat soba noodles at Ichibariki. Oh, I wonder what kind of ramen I should have today.
S: You are so fascinated by that. I also got hungry.
C: Let's go after class and meet up front of Heirakukan!
S: See you later! I am looking forward.
Thank you for listening to KSU Student Podcast.
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Episode 236: Japanese Music Facts
Honoka: This is KSU Student Podcast. My name is Honoka and this is Mizuki.
Mizuki: Hello. How are you Honoka?
H: I'm fine. How are you Mizuki?
M: Good. What are you doing?
H: I'm listening to music.
M: What kind of music do you like?
H: I like Japanese music.
M: Me too. Do you listen to Enka?
H: I've never listened. I don't know about Enka much.
M: Enka seems to be derived from Japanese popular songs in the 1960's.
H: I see. Enka uses a singing method called Kobushi.
M: Yes. The musical scale method called Jona scales is also used.
H: I didn't know that. What is a famous song?
M: Kawanonagarenoyouni, Matsuri, Amagigoe and so on.
H: I have heard of them. But I don't like it much. After all, I like J-pop.
M: I also like it. Who do you like?
H: Well...I listen to everything.
M: That's it. It's famous for AKB48, Nishino Kana, Mr. Children, Green and so on.
H: I agree. Probably everyone knows.
M: Their music is played in various places, right?
H: Yes.
M: Recently I have been hearing Johnny's songs.
H: Who do you like?
M: It's KANJANI ∞.
H: I know. Their music cheers me up.
M: I think so too!
H: There's a bright image.
M: There're lots of cool songs. So please listen them.
H: OK.I will try it.
M: That's all for today. Thanks for listening.
Episode 235: History of Match and Chocolate
N: Hello everyone. This is KSU student podcast. My name is Nao and this is Riria. Today, we’ll introduce cafés in Kyoto. Hi Riria, how was your day?
R: I visited “Macha kan” in kawaramachi with my friend yesterday. I have been getting interested in this shop these days because I like green tea.
N: really? I like green tea too! What is this shop? Tell me about it.
R: the most popular item at this shop is “Macha Tiramisu”. This sweet is covered with powdered green tea on a rich and mild Mascarpone cheese in a square cup. It was very delicious.
N: sounds good. Please go on.
R: ok. I waited in line for an hour to eat this sweets on holiday. I recommend you to visit this shop on holiday. Please tell me about your plans. Where did you go weekend?
N: Recently I went to the café named Mariebelle.
N: This is a chocolate shop. And the head office of this shop is in New York, United States. Long time ago, chocolate was said to be “the food of gods”. So the people of medieval Europe drank it as a medicine for longevity.
R: That’s the first time I’ve heard that!
N: Around Maya and Aztec civilization, chocolate was used as money. I think chocolate has art, food and beauty. So I can’t help loving it!
R: I want to go to this shop! And please go to the shop I recommended.
N: Of course! I’ll go.
That’s all for today. Thank you for listening to our podcast. We hope you learned something new.
Episode 234: How to Put on Make up for a Party
prrrrrr(calling)
K: Hello. This is Koto.
H: Hello. This is Hinako.
K: Have you finished getting ready for this party tonight?
H: No, I have not.
K: Can I go to your house and ready with you?
H: Sure.
K: Thanks. I'll go to your house at 4 p.m. See you later.
H: Later.
(ring-dong)
K: Hi, Hinako.
H: Oh, I'm waiting for you. Come in! Shige came just before you reached here.
K: No problem.
S: Hi, Kotono! Long time no see!!
K: Yes, It's really great to see you!
K: I haven't put makeup on yet.
H: OK, I'll help your put on your makeup with Shige.
K: Thank you very much.
H: Alright. Well...I'll put on a coat of foundation.
S: I don't use foundation, because it isn't need for me and it is expensive, right?
K: I think so too.
H: It maybe be priced at 1,500-3,000 yen. It's expensive. But it can cover dullness of your skin.
K: I agree. Wow, my face become clean.
H: Right? I'll apply with a brush. It is necessary to choose your skin color.
S: I will try it next time. Well, next is eye shadow. Today, you are going to wear black dress, so I'm going to use dark color eye shadow.
K: My favorite color is purple, so if you can use eye shadow, I want to use it.
S: OK. I'll use dark purple.
H: I'll blend it on your eyelid with a brush.
S: I'll put glitter eye shadow, because tonight is a party!
K: Wow! Gorgeous!
H: And, I will go across your lash line with eyeliner pencil and liquid eyeliner.
K: Thanks. But I'd like to give a more natural impression, please.
H: OK! Don't shake your head and look at me.
K: Wow. Nice job. Thank you for listening to me.
S: Oh. You look like good. Alright, I'll brush your mascara, because your eye became big.
H: Oh! You’ve become gorgeous. Finally, let’s finish by coating your lip with red!
K: Wow!! I can't believe it. My face seemed to change. Thank you for putting makeup on me.
H S: You're welcome.
K: I'll help you get ready.
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H: We have already done it.
S: Well...We finished getting ready.
K: When does the party start?
H: Hmmmm. Oh my god, it starts at 6 p.m.
S: What time is it now?
K: It's 5:30.
H: Hurry up! Let' go to the party!
K: I'm excited to go to the party.
S: Me too.
H: Let's go!
That’s all for today. We hope you learned something new. Thank you for listening!
Episode 233: Winter Sightseeing in Japan
Y: Hello, Takafumi.
T: Hi, Yuto. This is KSU Student Podcast.
Y: I'd like to go somewhere in winter vacation.
T: I'd like to go, too.
Y: Oh, really? Why don't we go together?
T: Good idea! Where would you like to go?
Y: Umm. I like a hot springs! Do you know Arima? There is very popular hot spring resort in Japan. Historically known as the hot spring of Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
T: Really? I didn't know that. I'd like to do a snowboarding! Have you ever been to a ski area?
Y: No! I haven't been there. Is that fun?
T: Of course! It's best to come downhill a mountain while seeing the scenery.
T: Do you know Hakuba? It is a ski area in _____ Prefecture. There are also six ski areas.
Y: six!? That’s a lot!
T: And, there are also many hot springs.
T: You can enjoy yourself surely!
Y: I’ll go there! Is there some good food?
T: Soba is the famous food! Meat and vegetables are good.
Y: I’m excited!
T: By the way. How do you go?
Y: How about going there by my car?
Y: Because I got license last month.
T: Oh, really? That’s good idea!
Y: Let’s have a good time winter vacation.
Y: That’s all for today. Thanks for listening.
Episode 232: Fun Activities to do in the Winter
This is KSU podcast. My name is Yuki and this is Mayuka.
A: Hi, Mayuka. How are you?
B: Hi, Yuki. I’m fine.
A: It is very cold today, isn't it?
B: yes. Very cold!
A: Last winter was cold, but this winter will be colder still.
B: yes, but I like winter better than summer.
A: Oh really?? I like summer better than winter.
B: Why??
A: I like the outdoors! For example, having a BBQ, swimming in the sea, or watching fireworks!
B: I see...
A: My best memory is when I had a BBQ with my friends in nature.
B: sounds good. I like meat. So I like BBQ too. But there is the Halloween and there is Christmas in winter.
A: We can get candies during Halloween and presents for Christmas. So it is good.
B: A lot of events are in winter. And I don’t like being hot!
A: But it is difficult to get up in the morning in winter after the cold season.
B: I think so too.
A: Therefore I am late for school. And when it is winter, it becomes dark early.
B: But that’s because your heart is weak.
A: It is as I expected. I’ll try my best to get up in the winter.
B: Please also come to school every week.
A: Ok, see you next week.
B: Thank you for listening.
Episode 231: Ghibli Chat
R: This is KSU students podcast.
C: My name is Chika and this is Riho.
R: Hi, Chika.
C: Hi, Riho.
R: Did you have a nice weekend?
C: Yes! I watched many movies all day.
R: Wonderful! For example?
C: For example, Kiki’s Delivery Service, Whisper Of the Heart, Spirited Away and so on.
R: Wow, You likes Studio Ghibli. Don’t you?
C: Yes. I really like Ghibli!
R: I don’t know about Ghibli. So can you tell me about it?
C: Of course. Do you know the first film of Studio Ghibli?
R: Well, My Neighbor Totoro?
C: My Neighbor Totoro is famous Ghibli’s movie but it’s different. Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind is the first film of Ghibli.
R: Really! I didn’t know that!
C: Then do you know who made Ghibli’s film?
R: I know this! It’s Hayao Miyazaki!
C: Hayao Miyazaki only?
R: Only? What are you saying?
C: Not only Hayao Miyazaki but also Isao Takahata makes Ghibli’s film!
R: I heard it for the first time! I like Totoro in the Ghibli film.
C: What kind of story was it?
R: Well, first, Satsuki, Mei and Dad come over to a small village. Next, Satsuki and Mei meet the Totoro of the Lord of the Forest. After that, in order to meet her mother in hospital, Mei heads for a hospital alone, but she gets lost. Satsuki is worried and looks around. But Mei is not found. And Satsuki asks Totoro for help.
C: I see. That was such a story! The scene where Mei Meets Totoro was very pretty!
R: Ghibli is very interesting! I want to know it more.
C: Let's go to the Ghibli’s art museum together this time!
R: Sounds good! I’m looking forward it!
C: Thank you for listening to KSU student podcast.
R: We hope you learned something new.
Episode 230: History of Meiji Chocolate
About Meiji chocolate
K. This is KSU student podcast. This is Kaho and Rie.
R. Hi Kaho,how are you?
K. Hi Rie, l am fine and you?
R.I am hungry. I want to eat sweet food.
K. By the way, valentine day is coming soon! Do you like chocolate?
R. Yes, l like chocolate very much! So, l ate chocolate yesterday and chocolate makes me happy!
K. Great! I like chocolate too. Do you have recommended chocolate maker?
R. I recommend Meiji chocolate because, it is a wonderful maker.
K. I know Meiji chocolate, but I want to know more about details!
R. Meiji chocolate makes a lot of chocolate snacks.
For example "Kinoko no Yama" ,"garubo" ,"melts kiss" and so on.
K. Wow! Those snacks are very famous. When did Meiji chocolate start?
R. In 1924, Meiji Seika was established and 4 years later, Milk chocolate was sold.
K. Meiji seika's history is very long! I thought that it is so wonderful to continue.
R. You should make valentine's chocolate with Meiji chocolate.
K. Sounds good!
R. That's all for today. Thanks for listening to KSU student podcast.
Episode 229: Popular Japanese Animations in Foreign Countries
Title “Japanese Animation”
This is KSU podcast. My name is Yusuke and this is Yuta.
Ysk: Hey Yuta! How are you?
Yt: Hey Yusuke! I am fine. And you?
Ysk: Me too, because I found some interesting animations.
Yt: That sounds good. Please tell me.
Ysk: Of course! This is a popular animation in foreign countries.
Yt: I see.
Ysk: They are Full Metal Alchemist, Sailor Moon, and Code Geass.
Yt: I know Sailor Moon! The hero encounters a black cat and turns into a sailor moon and defeats the enemy.
Ysk: Exactly! It is popular anime for girls.
Yt: Yeah. I do not know the other two.
Ysk: First of all, I will explain to you about Full Metal Alchemist. A brother who lost his right arm and a brother who lost his whole body go on a journey to find the Philosopher's Stone.
Yt: That is very interesting.
Ysk: Next, I explain Code Geass. Code Geass is an anime which has a hero who ruins the enemy 's country for his sister.
Yt: Does he take revenge?
Ysk: That's right. The hero is a chess genius. That hero takes command.
Yt: It is amazing! I also have chess knowledge. It seems to be the most interesting of the three animations.
Ysk: All three are interesting. I will recommend them to you.
Yt: Thank you for introducing them to me. I will return home and watch them. See you.
Ysk: See you.
Episode 228: Short History of War and Peace in Japan
Hiroya: This is KSU student podcast. I'm Hiroya and this is Yui. Hello. How are you feeling?
Yui: I'm feeling good. But today's morning news is depressing.
H: What's up?
Y: I'm afraid of North Korea's missiles...
H: Oh... Surely I think so too. Recently missiles have been fired frequently.
Y: Yeah, that's right... Currently Japan is said to be peaceful. l because war hasn't happened in a long time.
H: I feel worried because there was war here in the past.
Y: I think so too. Japan is the only country where the atomic bomb was dropped on people.
H: Yes. Little Boy fell on Hiroshima. And Fatman fell on Nagasaki, didn't they?
Y: That's right. In Hiroshima, 160thousand people and in Nagasaki 70thousand people died from the atomic bomb.
H: Yeah. Even now there are some people suffering from the radiation.
Y: It's very frightening. A while ago I saw the Atomic Bomb Dome. It made me feel very sad.
H: If only war didn't exist, the world would be peaceful.
Y: I guess so. I wish for world peace.
H: I wish for it too. But I think "peace" is too difficult to imagine. Beyond description...
What do you think about "peace"?
Y: "Peace"... I think "peace" is understanding each other.
H: I see. Understanding each other... Peoples different ways of thinking and opinions can lead to misunderstandings.
Y: Right. I think that is one cause of war.
H: Exactly. First of all, let's communicate in order to understand each other. For that, we should acquire more methods of communication.
Y: We have to learn from the past. And never repeat world war again. Thank you for listening to KSU student podcast
Episode 227: Best Memories
Kazuya: This is KSU podcast. My name is Kazuya and this is Keima. Hi, Keima.
Keima: Hi, Kazuya. We are going to talk about our best memories.
Kazuya: Talking about our best memory? It sounds interesting.
Keima: Yeah, then I will go first.
Kazuya: Go ahead.
Keima: My best memory is the high school culture festival of 11th grade. I was executive committee chairperson, so I and my classmates expressed many things and made original songs. I had a great time. This is my best memory.
Kazuya: It sounds great. I want to listen to your original songs. By the way, University also had the culture festival. Did you go there?
Keima: Yes, I did. It was fun that there were many stands.
Kazuya: Oh, I see. Actually, I didn`t go there, because I was very busy working part time job. Do you think the high school festival is better than the university`s one?
Keima: Yes. As I just mentioned before, I was executive committee chairman, so I took the lead in processing many things. They were many good experiences for me.
Kazuya: That makes sense. I should have experienced such things.
Keima: So, you should be going to the culture festival next year. And you can find the many experiences.
Kazuya: True. I will go there even a day.
Keima: I`m glad to hear that. By the way, do you have the best memory?
Kazuya: Yes, I do. My best memory is from the outdoors when I was 16. I went to Kyoto to do an outdoor event with my friends. We had a barbecue at noon and test of courage at night. I had a great time. This is my best memory.
Keima: Wow, you had an absolutely great time. It sound nice.
Kazuya: Yeah, I want to do it again, but I also want to go far from here next time, so it will be better than before.
Keima: Yeah, Today was fun. I want to do this again.
Thanks all for today. Thanks for listening.
Episode 226: Halloween Horror Night at USJ
R: This is KSU student podcast. My name is Ryo and this is Kenshi. What did you do on Halloween?
K: I went to Universal Studios Japan. There are Halloween events there. Do you know them?
R: I know! I went to the Horror night event recently. When it gets dark,Zombies appear in streets. The zombie scares many people. I was scared it.
K: Sounds good! But there is other thing. The zombies dance somewhere. The dance performance is very good.
R: I saw it. It’s very interesting. But there are other Horror night events. Do you know anything?
K: I know Horror night Attractions. I went to “The forest of death” attraction. The attraction is very interesting. I go to forest to search for the EXIT. There, zombies appear. I was scared. But I recommend this was just on attraction.
R: I feel I want to go there. I recommend “Sadako” attraction.
K: How is it? Does zombie appear?
R: No! “Sadako” appears. Sadako is a long haired woman. She scares people. It is very interesting for me.
K: It’s so good! But if you don’t ride attractions, you will enjoy USJ. Some people come to USJ to go to Horror night attractions, others comes to dress up in disguise.
Also, they take pictures for “Insta bae”.
R: Good! But Horror night has ended. Now, Christmas event is held.
K: It feels so good! Let’s go there. I’m looking forward to going USJ.
Episode 225: The History of the Drums
History of Drums.
U: Hi, my name is Uchimoto.
M: Hi, my name is Matsuno. This is KSU student podcast.
U: Hey, what did you do in Kouyama festival?
M: I played the drums then.
U: Oh, it’s great ! Please tell me about the drums!
K: Ok. So, do you have a question?
U: Yes, I have two questions.
M: Ok, please tell me the questions.
U: First, when were the drums first made?
M: According to one theory, modern drums were made in 1894, and the modern style changed before now.
U: Oh, I see. So, I want to ask another question.
M: Ok. What’s your question?
U: I’m interested in playing the drums, but it’s expensive to buy isn’t it?
M: I see. It is true that the drums are expensive, but you can play the drums by going to a shop or going to a studio. That’s going to save your money. I recommend this way.
U: Oh! It’s very helpful! Thank you!
M: You are welcome. If it is alright, let’s go to a shop together!
U: Ok! Thank you for listening.
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
Episode 224: Three Famous Comics from Japan
Y: Hi, Takeru! This is KSU student podcast.
T: Hi, Yusuke. Do you like comics?
Y: Yes, but I don't know much.
T: Oh, I'll tell you about comic.
Y: Thank you. I'm very happy.
T: What kind of comics do you know?
Y: I know Dragon Ball, Sazaesan, and Onepiece.
T: Oh, They are very popular comic in the world. Dragon Ball is on television in over 40 countries.
Y: Oh, really, That's more than I thought.
T: Comic and animation are the representative culture of Japan like this.
Y: I got interested in comics when I heard your story. What is the most historic comic?
T: I think that it is Kochikame. The hero's Ryo-san is loved not only in Japan but all over the world, but it ended publication last year.
Y: Oh, that's lonely.
T: Since I have a manga, shall I lend it to you?
Y: Oh, really! Please lend it. By the way, how many volumes do you have?
T: I have all the volumes, so it is 200 volumes!!
Y: Oh, I can't read so much!
T: Thanks for listening KSU Student Podcast.
Episode 223: Interesting Facts about American Life
This is KSU Student Podcast. My name is Yudai and this is Ayako.
A : Hi, Yudai. You look happy, aren’t you?
Y : Yes! I have a new friend who is an international students.
A : Cool! Where is he from?
Y : He is from Boston in America.
A : Really? I had been to there when I was junior high school student. I stayed in my host family’s house.
Y : Really? I want to befriend with him more. Please tell me about America.
A : Sure! I could find different things between America and Japan. First, I was surprised by boxed lunch in America.
Y : Boxed lunch? What is the difference?
A : Umm… Raw vegetable are in the bag as it is.
Y : Wow! That vegetable is not cooked?
A : Yes, we just bite into it.
Y : It is impossible in Japan.
A : There are other things that surprised me too.
Y : What surprised you?
A : I was surprised by school life in America.
Y : School life? For example?
A : American students don’t clean their class rooms. There wasn’t a cleaning staff.
Y : Really? It sounds looks dirty.
A : Yes. Moreover, we were walking inside the school with an outdoor shoes!
Y : Oh… I can’t bear it.
A : There are other things I was surprised at school life. The sound of the chime at the end of class is completely different from Japan.
Y : How is it different?
A : The sound of the chime seem like it would be an emergency bell in America!
Y : Really? It sounds a bad for heart.
A : Yes, When I first heard it, I was impatient because I didn’t know what happened.
Y : There are lots of differences from Japan.
A : By the way, I was surprised by another thing.
Y : Wow, there is more?
A : Yes. I was surprised at the difference between breakfast in America and Japan.
Y : What are the differences?
A : Japanese people often eat Japanese food or bread in the morning but American people eat sweet food from the morning. For example, they eat peanut butter, donuts, or cereal. Moreover, custard cream is included in American donuts. There is also chocolate on top. It’s very sweet.
Y : Really? I can’t eat sweet food in the morning. There are also differences in surprising parts. I’m very happy to know a lot of differences between Japan and the USA. Thank you Ayako.
A : You’re welcome.
Y : I’ll talk to my international student about the story I heard from you.
I think that’s all for today. Thanks for listening to KSU student podcast. We pope you have learned something new.
Episode 222: Donuts: Everyone's favorite snack
About The Donut
A=Karen, B=Dai
A: This is KSU podcast. My name is Karen and this is Dai. Hi, How are you?
B: Hi, Karen I am very hungry. Do vou have something to eat?
A: Oh I Just have a donut here. Do you like donuts?
B: Yes, I like donuts very much. It looks very delicious. Can I eat it when this radio is over?
A: OK! By the way do you know the origin of the name of the donut?
B: I don't know, I want you to tell me.
A: Of course, origin of The name of the donut is〝Dough″mean "fabric″and "Nut″meaning〝 Tree nut″. They are put together and became The name Donut.
B: I see! But, there are not necessarily nuts in the donut.
A: There are various kinds of donuts now, but in the past, nuts had been kneaded or mixed into donuts.
B: I understood well. I like donuts more if I make them myself, but I didn't know the origin the name.
A: Really? Can you make donuts?
B: Yes. I make the donuts occasionally, but it’s very difficult.
A: Wow, It's amazing! How do you make them?
B: Umm...Speaking briefly, mix the materials, knead the dough and bake or fry.
A: That's sound easy. What is the difficulty?
B: Forming well is very difficult. And it is very important to make the donut's hole.
A: Oh, donut's hole! By the way, why do the donut need to have the hole? What does it mean?
B: Because the donuts need to be cooked on the inside. If the donut doesn't have the hole, the donut's middle might be raw.
A: Oh, I understood the donut's hole is very important.
B: And drilling the hole has another role. Donut's hole makes the dough inflate uniformly.
A: That's amazing! I want to make it.
B: That's good!
A: Recently there are also donuts with no holes. What kind of donuts do you like the most
B: Unm I like Mr. Donuts double chocolate the most.
A: I like Mr. Donut’s donuts too! But I like the pandering donut the most.
B: Let's go to Mr. Donut Together next time.
A: It sounds good Thank you for listening.
Episode 221: Sightseeing around Kyoto
Japanese Tourist Spot
Kohei: Hello, This is KSU student podcast. My name is Kohei
Kaho: Hello, I’m Kaho.
Kohei: What did you do in summer vacation?
Kaho: I went to Mt. Fuji with my family.
Kohei: Oh! That’s nice. I have not been to Mt. Fuji. How was it?
Kaho: It was very nice, beautiful and cool.
Kohei: It’s better for it to be cool in summer. I’d like to go next summer too.
Kaho: What did you do during summer vacation?
Kohei: I went to Tokyo Sky tree with my friends.
Kaho: It’s good. How was the it?
Kohei: I enjoyed it. The height of the it is 634 meters. It is the highest in the world. The scenery was very clean.
Kaho: It was good. I will go to Kiyomizu-dera to see colored leaves. Colored leaves are very famous in Kyoto.
Kohei: Besides, there is the famous spot for colored leaves in Kyoto?
Kaho: Kifune Shrine, Kitano-Tenmangu and Nansen-ji.
Kohei: I see. I went to Kifune Shrine recently. It was very far in the mountains. But it was very beautiful.
Kaho: I saw colored leaves for the first time, too. so it’s very pleasant.
Kohei: I will see tourist spots in Kyoto next time.
Kaho: That’s good. If you are free, do you want to go to Kiyomizu-dera together?
Kohei: Really? I want to go to Kiyomizu-dera.
Kaho: OK! See you later.
Kohei: Thank you for listening.
Episode 220: Chatting about Japanese Musicians
This is KSU student podcast.
My name is Kyoichi and Sayaka.
K: What artist do you like?
S: I like「Sekai No Owari」.
K: Oh, I see. I like them too. But I only know Fukase. He is the vocalist. His voice is very strong!
S: He is very nice. But I want you to know other members. I will introduce them from now. Nakajin is a guitarist. His hat and glasses are his trademark. The pianist is Saori. She looks good with blond hair and is very cute. DJ is called Love. He has a big impact.
K: Thanks. I’ll pay attention to not only Fukase.
S: By the way, why do you like them?
K: Because my friend introduced their songs to me. This song is「Dragon Night」. I like this song the most. How about you?
S: I became fond of them by influenced by my sister. My favorite song is「Fushicho」. It’s very refreshing!
K: I like it, too. Have you ever been to their concert?
S: Only one time. It was really fun. How about you?
K: I have never been there. But I will go to the concert for the first time this time.
S: Really? I envy you. Have a good time.
K: Thank you. Thanks to listening to KSU student podcast.
Episode 219: What to do when you're feeling sick
Mizuki: This is KSU student podcast. My name is Mizuki. This is Mia. Mia, how are you?
Mia: (cough)
Mizuki: What's up?
Mia: I had a cold.
Mizuki: Oh, that is too bad. Did you eat breakfast?
Mia: No, I had no appetite.
Mizuki: Oh, my god. Do you know that what is important for health?
Mia: Yes! I think the most important thing is three meals.
Mizuki: Ok. But we don't have enough time.
Mia: It is good for us to sleep for a long time. However going to bed early and getting up early are more important.
Mia: Then, I can eat breakfast!
Mizuki: Eating breakfast has two merits. First, it'll prevent you from gaining weight. Second, the brain is activated when you eat. Your grades will be better.
Mia: I can't get good grades because I usually sleep during class.
Mia: Ha Ha! Do you have distress about health?
Mizuki: Of course, I have! Recently, I have gained weight.
Mia: Oh, I didn’t notice, but if you care so much, you should exercise.
Mizuki: I don't like running.
Mia: How about jumping rope for 20 minutes a day. It is very easy.
Mizuki: That is good idea. But that's troublesome...
Mia: Let's be healthy together.
Mizuki: Unnnn...Oh, I'll exert myself.
Mia: You'll be cuter.
Mizuki: Thank you. I think…
That’s all for today. Thanks for listening.
Episode 218: Differences between Japanese music and western music
S: Hi! This is KSU student podcast. I’m Shinn.
M: Hi! I’m Mizuki.
S: How are you?
M: Good! How about you?
S: Good! By the way, what are you doing on the train when you go to school?
M: I always listen to music. What about you?
S: I always listen to music too! What kind of music are you listening to?
M: I often listen to Japanese songs. For example, Leora and Mrs. GREEN APPLE. What kind of singer do you like?
S: Those people did not know, but I will listen to it next time! I often listen to English songs. For example, Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber and Bruno Mars.
M: They are famous! I often listen too. I listen to Japanese songs more than English songs.
S: Really? I listen to English songs more than Japanese songs. Why do you like Japanese songs?
M: Because with Japanese songs, I can get a real understanding of lyrics. For song’s lyrics are important, aren’t they?
S: Surely the lyrics are important, but English songs give me energy. And don’t you want to listen without understanding the lyrics?
M: Sometimes it feels like that, but the English song lyrics are also good!
S: I think so too. What do you think is the difference between lyrics of Japanese songs and lyrics of English songs?
M: I think that the lyrics of Japanese songs often avoid direct expression. There are many direct expressions of English songs lyrics right?
S: I agree, but Japanese songs and English songs have the same points!
M: It is the same as singing. It moves the feelings of many people regardless of language.
S: Yeah, I thought so too.
M: That is all for today. Thanks for listening.
Tuesday, December 5, 2017
Episode 217: History of Japanese Green Tea and Restaurant Recommendation
R: Hello, Mizuki and Yuki.
Y: Hello Ryota.
m: Hi Ryota. This is KSU Student podcast. Do you like sweets?
R: Yes. I like very much.
Y: Me too. What kind of sweets do you like?
M: I like pancake and Matcha.
R: Oh. It sounds good!
Y: Matcha is very famous in Kyoto.
M: Matcha is used for various things. For example, drinks, sweets and cooking.
R: Matcha came from China. Matcha has been drunk since the Heian period.
Y: Really? It started been so long ago.
M: Matcha is very popular in Kyoto.
Y: I often see people lined after a cafe in Kawaramachi.
R: Also Japanese sweets are famous too in Kyoto.
M: Japanese sweets is very beautiful.
Y: Japanese sweets are required not only taste but also beauty.
R: Anko is usually used for Japanese sweets. It is used mainly Japanese sweets.
M: Certainly it is not really used for western sweets.
Y: But Matcha is used for western sweets.
M: I know Matcha sweets famous shop.
R: Let's go to eat Matcha together!
M: We were just talking about a new shop opened yesterday.
Y: would you like to go out there together?
R: of course! I'm interested in the shop. Where is it?
M: it's close here. About 10 minutes on foot.
Y: nice. How about we go immediately?
M: Yes we will.
Y: Sure
R: Thanks for listening to KSU student podcast. We hope you have learned something now
Thank you
Episode 216: The Best Japanese Food for Winter
A: Hi,Manta. I’m hungry. Are you hungry?
B: Yes, I’m hungry too Tomoya. This is KSU Student Podcast.
A: What do you want to eat?
B: Wh… I want to eat Nabe because recently, it has been very cold.
A: How nice! I also wanted to eat Nabe.
B: Nabe will digest and absorb well. And, nutrition dissolved in soup is good for your health.
A: Really? Nabe is good for your health!
B: It’s good as well to eat with many people.
A: It changes very much depending on weather you eat alone or with people.
B: I really think so, too
A: What kind of Nabe do you like?
B: I like Kimuchi Nabe, How about?
A: I like Motsu Nabe.
B: What will you always put in the Nabe?
A: For example, Chinese cabbage, tofu, pork, beans sprouts and do you?
B: I also like them too. But I want to put Enoki as well.
A: Ah… I want to put Daikon, because my friend put in the Nabe, and he said it was very delicious.
B: Oh… Really? Let’s put the Daikon in the Nabe.
A: I will teach you to make Nabe.
B: I think it is difficult to make it.
A: I’ll explain how to make a basic Nabe today.
B: I’m so excited.
A: First make the soup. Cut the ingredients into bite size pieces. For example Chinese cabbage, scallions. Eat the ingredients when they have boiled.
B: It is easier than I thought. I want to try to make Nabe by myself.
A: It will be the season soon.
B: Winter is very cold but I like Nabe. I want to eat it.
A: Let’s eat some together. Thanks for listening.
Episode 215: Ficture in Manga, Movies, and TV
S: This is KSU student podcast
S: Hi. Daiki. What are you doing?
D: Hi Shingo. I’m looking for all interesting manga.
S: I see. Here is the place where we can find manga for boys, you like them, don’t you?
D: Yes, they impress me with adventures and battles, I like Weekly Shonen Jump.
S: I can understand. It’s a very famous magazine. Jump Manga are widely known to Japanese people. Many of them are animated and made into live-action movies. One piece, Dragon ball, and Naruto. They are famous world-renowned animation.
D: You are right. However my recent trend is manga for youth. This is more diverse and realistic. I like this manga most.
S: I see. But I think fiction is also fascinating. Fiction’s history is deep. So there is a lot of books and types. And it is lightweight and contains a lot of content.
D: Uh, I think Fiction is difficult to understand. I gave up on my summer vacation reading challenge sometimes.
S: Fiction drives many media, theater, TV drama and movies. “Galileo” is a considerable blockbuster. Do you know it?
D: Of course. I often watch TV and like TV dramas. Recent TV drama is often derived from Manga. “Nige Haji” is one of them.
S: I think Manga and Fiction are very similar. They are loved by us read by many people. I will be able to enjoy them more.
D: I think so too. Would you like to go to movie with me?
S: sure.
D: Thank you for listening,
Episode 214: Autumn in Kyoto
Kyoto’s colored leaves
Takuto: Hello. I’m Takuto and this is Mika. This is KSU student podcast.
Mika: Hi Takuto. How have you been recently? For example, in this season do you go to Kyoto for sightseeing?
Takuto: Hi Mika. I don’t go to Kyoto and I don’t know much about Kyoto because I’m from Osaka.
Mika: Really? It’s so wasteful. I’m also not from Kyoto, but Kyoto has many good places, foods, histories, and cultures. So I often go to Kyoto. I like There!
Takuto: It sounds nice. There are many temples and shrine in Kyoto, aren’t there? What is taken place? I'm slightly interested.
Mika: In this season, colored leaves are many beautiful. Many people visit Kyoto to see them. The evening is very fantastic because a grounds is illuminated at each temple and a shrine.
Takuto: Wow! It’s very nice event. I'm slightly interested, I have wanted to go. When is the best time to see colored leaves?
Mika: It’s now.
Takuto: Really? Where is the best place to see it?
Mika: Kiyomizudera temple.
Takuto: But The place is under construction. Can we see colored leaves?
Mika: Yes. Especially This year is very amazing.
Takuto: Is that true?
Mika: Yes. It seems that This Year is the most emotional in the past 10 years.
Takuto: Really? I want to see colored leaves more and more.
Mika: But Kiyomizudera temple is popular sightseeing spot. So The place is likely to be crowd with many people every day.
Takuto: It cannot be helped. I want to see colored leaves soon.
Mika: Me, too. But I made an appointment to visit them with my friends. I’m sorry.
Takuto: Oh, no. I must go alone.
Mika: I’m sorry to hear that. You should invite someone.
Takuto: Yeah, I think I’ll do so. Thank you for teaching me about colored leaves.
Mika: You’re welcome. Thank you for listening.
Episode 213: Famous Places in Saitama and Kyoto
Script
This is KSU podcast. My name is Kotomi and this is Yoki. Please listen to our podcast.
K: Hi, Yoki. How are you?
Y: I'm fine. And you?
K: Me too. By the way, where are you from? I don't know your hometown. In my case I'm from Saitama.
Y: Really!? It's so far from Kyoto. Incidentally, what is the famous in Saitama? I don't know Saitama in detail.
K: I often hear that. Well... I think Chichibu and Kawagoe.
Y: Tell me about Chichibu and Kawagoe.
K: There is a lot of nature in Chichibu.
Y: Really?
K: Yes. In addition, we can experience "Rainkudari".
Y: "Rainkudari"? What is it?
K: "Rainkudari" is similar to rafting.
Y: Oh~, it is sounds good. I want to try it.
K: Yeah, I recommend you do. And we can feel old atmosphere in Kawagoe. That is because Kawagoe retains its character from the Edo period.
Y: It is good.
K: I think so too. By the way, how about Kyoto? Kyoto has many famous spots. Where do you recommend?
Y: I recommend Kyoto's famous place called Kiyomizu Temple.
K: Oh, I know it. I have been to there 9 times.
Y: 9 times!? You have been there many times. KIyomizu Temple was built in the year 778. Do you know this?
K: Really! That is the first time I’ve heard that. It is old.
Y: Yes. It has a history of about 1200 years. And, it has different faces depending on summer and winter. In winter, the light up red leaves can be seen. It is beautiful.
K: Yeah. I have seen it. It was beautiful.
Y: Oh, sounds good. And in summer, the light up Gozan no Okuribi can be seen.
K: I know it but I haven't seen it. What about it?
Y: Different words appear on the five mountain. The word is made of fire. The word of Gozen's fire is 大,妙,法,大,⛵.
K: It is great.
Y: Yes. So, there are many people coming from abroad to see it.
K: I think so too. I want to see it.
Y: Let's see it together in next summer.
K: Good idea. Let's go.
K&Y: That's all. Thank you for listening.
Episode 212: Differences between Kansai and Toyama Culture
A: This is KSU student podcast. This is Momoko and this is Tomohiro.
B: Hello. I don’t speak with you very much. Where are you from?
A: I’m from Kyoto. How about you?
B: I’m from Toyama.
A: Oh, really? A half year has passed since you came to Kyoto. Do you feel some differences between your hometown and here?
B: Well, Toyama is famous for dishes which use Shiroebi and firefly squid. But Kyoto doesn’t use them very much.
A: Shiroebi? Not sakura shrimp?
B: Yeah, it is often eaten as sliced raw fish, sushi, or raw fish. It is very delicious.
A: That is the first time I’ve heard of it. I wanted to eat them.
B: Now that you mention it, is there some food which is famous in Kyoto?
A: Kyo-yasai is famous here, but it’s not food.
B: Oh, I’ve heard about it, but I don’t know well.
A: Manganji pepper, Kintoki carrot, Horikawa burdock, and so on. All of them taste a little different from normal vegetables.
B: Manganji pepper? Different taste?
A: Yes, it isn’t more hotter than normal chili. It is often cooked with small fish.
B: Wow, is it sold in supermarket?
A: Yes, supermarket and vegetable store.
B: I’ll find this when I go to the store. Also, that reminds me. I was surprised at Kansai Japanese.
A: Kansai Japanese? Maybe “Yan’na?”
B: Yes! I was a little surprised not only Kansai Japanese but also intonation.
A: I have been living in here since I was born, so I didn’t notice.
B: I see. There are not only expression but also many things.
A: Yes, I think that the climate is also different.
B: Certainly, the summer in Kyoto was very hot.
A: As I expected, Toyama is cooler than Kyoto? I have such an image.
B: Uh... It isn’t cool. Kyoto is hot every day, but Toyama isn’t so.
A: That’s nice. Many people say the summer in Kyoto is hot and humid.
B: Instead, winter is very cold.
A: I have such an image.
B: It has a lot of snow.
A: Wow, how much snow does Toyama have?
B: The highest is... about our height.
A: Our height!?
B: Yes, but recently, it hasn’t snowed so much. It may be under our knees.
A: It depends on each year. Last year Kyoto had much snow, but as usual isn’t so much.
B: Oh, how about in this year?
A: I don’t know well even if it has a little snow, it’s freezing cold because Kyoto is a basin.
B: Freezing cold... Surely, recently it is getting cold.
A: Yes. Toyama and Kyoto are in the same country, Japan. But there are some difference points. It is interesting.
B: Today was a good chance to know about Kyoto. Thank you.
A: See you.
I think that’s all for today. Thanks for listening to KSU student podcast.
We hope you have learned something new.
Episode 211: Girls in Science Courses
This is KSU Student Podcast. My name is Kyoka and this is Maki.
K: Hi Maki. What department are you in?
M: I’m a student of the Life Sciences department.
K: Really? I’m a student of the computer department.
M: Wow! We are the same, science girls.
K: Yes. I was very surprised.
M: There are a lot more boys than girls in science, so it is difficult for us to make “girl” friends.
K: I think so too. There are about 140 people in the same grade in my department. However, there are only 15 girls.
M: It sounds bad!! Did you join any club or circle?
K: Yes, I joined in acapella circle.
M: Oh, it’s a good activity. You can make friends who are students of the different department, can’t you?
K: Yes!! So, almost all of my “girl” friends in my college are students from the different departments.
M: In our college, there are a lot of different departments. It is called that “One Campus”. However, there are more literature students than science students.
K: Yes. The number of people will be further reduced because we are girls among them. We are truly a rare existence.
M: It is one of the rare reasons that undergraduate buildings are in “Lower Bound”, aren’t they?
K: Our college is in the mountain. Among them, it is about our faculties that are in the lower bounds of the mountain. Other faculties of liberal arts are in “Upper Bound” towards the top of the mountain. So chances of interaction will be reduced and it will be rare.
M: But it is very troublesome to go to the “Upper Bound”, so I actually feel that “Lower Bound” is better.
K: Because bus stops and bicycle parks are all in the “Lower Bound”.
M: Yes, It makes coming and going easier.
K: Being science girl is not just only bad thing.
That’s all for today. Thank you for listening to KSU Student Podcast.
Episode 210: Music that moves you
This is KSU student podcast. My name is Takuya, and this is Koki.
T: Hi Koki! What did you do yesterday ?
K: I listened to music yesterday! I like listening to music!
T: Really? I like it, too! I have listened to music all day. Who is your favorite musician?
K: My favorite musician is Boku no Lyric no Bouyomi. He is called Bokuriri. I feel his songs is very cool. I have a recommendation of his song, if you want to listen. The song is ''SKY's the limit''. Almost his songs is a little dark, but this song is very cheerful.
T: I have heard this song in commercial. It’s a very good song!
K: Right! His song is very nice! Who is your favorite musician?
T: My favorite musician is Aimer. Recently, she sang a theme song of movie. So her song plays in commercial now. Do you know Aimer?
K: Sure! I like her too. Her voice is powerful, but I feel fragility too.
T: Right. Her voice is cool. She told that she was crushing her throat a little on purpose to maintain that voice.
K: Really? That’s amazing.
T: My recommended Aimer’s song is “Hana no Uta”. This is her new song. The person who composed this music is “Kajiura Yuki”. The music that she makes is cool. I like both of them. So, this song is great for me!
K: Great. I feel you and I will hit it off! Are there any musicians you recommended?
T: I have a favorite musician elsewhere. He is “ichika”. He is guitarist in japan. His music is composed with only one guitar. His guitar play looks like magic. I like all his music, but I like “a bell is not a bell” in particular. Please listen to this instrumental song! You can listen to beautifully crafted music!
K: I didn’t know ichika. I will listen to this song sometime soon! I’m so excited to listen to his music because I have not listened to music that guitarist makes.
T: Yeah. That’s great! He belongs to the unit says “among the sleep”. That’s also recommended, too!
K: Ok. I’ll check it soon!
T: I like “Red Hot Chili Peppers” or “SUM 41”,too. I want to talk about music with you again. Please let me know if there are other musicians you like next time.
K: Of course! I was so glad to be able to talk about this topic of the music. Let’s talk about music again!
T: Sure! Thanks for today!
k: Thank you!
Episode 209: Should you change your image when you get to university?
Y: Hello. This is KSU students Podcast. This is Yuto.
K: And this is Kenta. We talk about “Changing personality image of university”.
Y: What do you think of it?
K: Ah…. For example, changing hair color, opening the earrings, removing the glasses and wearing a contact lenses, entering the music band although not knowing music and so on.
Y: Hum…. I agree with the last opinion. But I disagree with others.
K: Oh. What do you think of others?
Y: I think changing hair color and opening the earring are just a fashion. I dyed to brown color.
K: Me too. Japanese often dye brown color.
Y: Removing the glasses and wearing a contact lenses are image changing.
K: Oh, I see. You agree with the last opinion, don’t you?
Y: Yes. For example, when someone who doesn’t know the music begins music band, he or she gets tired of playing a band. And they don’t continue to practice because they don’t interest in the music band. But some of them like it.
K: By the way, what is the merit of changing personality image of personality?
Y: Hum... it enables to make many friends. Bright person gathers many friends, doesn’t it?
K: I think so, too. I think they can find the new them. Are there any merit point?
Y: They pay attention to many other people.
K: They can do increasing sociability and communication ability.
Y: Oh! I thought that, too.
K: Well then, what is the demerit of changing personality image of university?
Y: For example, they are hard to make smart friends. Are there other?
K: I think they are feeling gaps between the original of their own and their reality.
Y: That’s right.
K: What do you think of this theme?
Y: It is better not to change personality because if they change their personality, their personality is finally back. In addition, they make trouble around because they have no common sense.
K: I see. So, what do everyone think of changing personality? What point is the merit or demerit?
Y: Thank you for listening this KSU Podcast.
Episode 208: Talking about our favorite games
T: This is KSU student podcast. My name is Ryoma and this is Takumi.
R: Hi, Takumi. What are you doing?
T: Hi, Ryoma. I am playing a mobile game.
R: Do you like games?
T: Yes, I like games very much. How about you?
R: I also like games.
T: What is your favorite game?
R: My favorite game is pokemon.
T: Oh, I like that game too. Which Pokemon do you like the best?
R: I like Pikachu. Because, It is cute and strong. How about you?
T: I like Kabigon or Snorlax in English because it is durable and the skill is strong.
R: That’s nice.What is your favorite game?
T: My favorite game is Battle Girl High School. It is an action RPG.This is my favorite game.
R: Is it a smartphone game?
T: Yes, when I tap it, something called Punicon comes out and I will play with it.
R: Oh, that sounds interesting. What is your favorite character?
T: I like Watagi Michelle.
R: Why?
T: Because, she is very cute. Her voice actor is a famous person and it is my favorite voice actor.
R: Oh, it is nice. Don’t you play other games?
T: I also play other famous games such as Pazdra and Monst. I also play PC games as well as mobile games.
R: You play a lot of games. Is there any other favorite game? What is title?
T: I like Kirby's air ride. This game is very popular in an old game and I often did with my friends.
R: Kirby's air ride? I like it too. But, I like Kirby's large labyrinth of the mirror.
T: I also played it. I played that game many times.
R: Really? Me, too.
T: Thanks for listening to KSU Student Podcast. We hope you have learned something new.
Episode 207: Basic Rules of Soccer and Baseball
- S) This is KSU Student podcast.
D）Hello! Shoji, it's been a long time ago!
S）Long time no see!
D）How have you been recently?
S）I have been playing soccer often recently.
D）By the way, I was playing soccer too, I also but have been playing baseball recently.
S）That sounds good! It is good to exercise outside. Let's play soccer together sometime.
D）It sounds so fun. Once again I'd love to play soccer, but I do not know the rule of soccer so much. Can you tell me?
S）All right! First of all, soccer is a team sports with 11 people.
D）I know that much. What are the positions?
S）Position are keeper, defender, midfielder, and there is forward.
D）There are various things. What position is there for me?
S）I think you would be a forward or a keeper. It is perfect for you because your body is solid.
D）That's right for me!
S）Let is talk about rules of soccer again at the time of the match.
D）Okay! I'm looking forward to doing it with you.
S）I am also looking forward to it!
D）By the way there are baseball games next week, are we not going to do it together?
S）Baseball game? How nice! But I have never played baseball.
D）OK! Do you know about the positions of baseball?
S）I know mostly. Pitcher, catcher, infield, outfield?
D）Yes ! There are nine different places. Which position do you want to do?
S）I'd like to try a pitcher, but I am not confident. I'd love to do infield,too.
D）Then second suits you. Second is perfect for you because it is better to have a quick feet.
S）Is that so? What is good for second base?
D）Do you know that we change position after three outs?
S）Yes! I know.
D)At second, there is a play that you can make two outs with one play, which is called “Double play ”.
S）That's amazing. Can I do that?
D）You say that now? But if you can do it's cool!
S）I'm getting excited. I want to play baseball soon.
D）The game is next week. That's it! Let 's practice soccer and baseball from now.
S）Let's do it. Well then, let go home and pick up the equipment and meet at the park!
D）All right. Well then, Bye.
Episode 206: Hiroshima Facts
S: Hi, Akihiro!
A: Hi, Souta! This is KSU Student Podcast.
S: Sorry to ask you so suddenly, but are you from Hiroshima?
A: Yes. I’m from Hiroshima. What’s up?
S: I will go to Hiroshima next weekend.
A: Wow! That’s nice!
S: So, I’d like to hear about Hiroshima.
A: What do you want to ask me?
S: Please tell me about Hiroshima’s tourist spots.
A: OK. Hiroshima’s basic spot is the world heritage site, “Itsukushima shrine”. It is very beautiful!
S: I know that! This is a famous place. Please tell me about your recommended spot.
A: My recommended spot is “Matsuda stadium”. This place is a baseball stadium. Do you like baseball games?
S: Yes, I do. Are you Hiroshima Carp fan?
A: Sure! Hiroshima Carp is a very strong team!
S: That’s right. I am a Hanshin Tigers fans so I know the strength of Hiroshima Carp very much.
A: Hanshin Tigers are also a nice team.
S: Yes! When we were talking about baseball, I wanted to go to see a game.
How do you go to Matsuda stadium?
A: First, You go out of Hiroshima station’s south gate. Next, you walk 10 minutes straight to the east. Then you will arrive the stadium.
S: Thank you! It was very helpful.
A: Don’t forget to eat “Okonomiyaki” too!
S: Sure! Thanks to you, it is going to be a good trip.
A: Please have fun!
S: Thank you for listening to KSU Student Podcast. We hope you learned something new.
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Episode 205: Japanese Traditional Moon Watching
This is KSU podcast. My name is Yuki and this is Eri.
E: Hi, Yuki. How are you?
Y: Hi, Eri. I’m fine. And you?
E: Me too because it has been nice weather recently.
Y: I agree with you. It is already September.
E: Oh, It is time to watch the moon.
Y: Yeah. What day will it be this year?
E: It’s October 4th. It is called Jugoya. Generally, it is held in August 15th in the lunar calendar.
Y: OK, thank you. By the way, I don’t know about watching the moon in detail.
E: OK, I’ll tell you about it.
Y: That’s nice. I’m not sure about its origin. Do you know?
E: Yes. First, we thank the moon. Ancient people needed light when they harvested crops. Light is from the sun or moon. Second, we thank crops and wish for a good harvest. Third, I think you know.
Y: Well…… Maybe we should enjoy watching the moon.
E: Yes. Do you know what is used?
Y: Of course. We use some dumplings and Japanese silver grass. It is said that we make rice dumplings which look like the moon. And Japanese silver grass is used as decoration to harvest a lot of rice because it is similar to ears of rice.
E: Oh, I see. It seems fun to know. Shall we do it?
Y: Sure. That sounds good. Thank you for listening.
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Episode 204: Our favorite comic books in Japan
H: Hello, Mr. Yoshida.
Y: Hi, Ms. Hana. This is KSU Student Podcast.
Y: My hobby has become reading comics recently.
H: Nice, I also like comics.
H: By the way, many comic book have become movies recently.
Y: Certainly. But I read the comics because it is more interesting.
H: Why do you think so?
Y: Because the content of the story must be changed to put it all together in about 2 hours in a movie.
H: Oh, I see.
H: Well then, do you have a favorite comic book?
Y: My favorite comic is Attack on Titan. It’s English. What I like about this manga is so bothers of the story and where their own where you can imagine the continued deployment. However, the comic amazing to me. An interesting development I had imagined more than deploying to author.
H: It sounds good!
Y: How about you?
H: Kind of my favorite manga is a girls manga. This is because from my love in reality is not quite like fun in a virtual. In Japanese, I say is “MUNE kyun”. I always read girl’s comics. It’s like a dream about girls comic.
Y: After listening to your words, I want to read girl’s manga.
Thanks for listening to KSU Student Podcast.
We hope you have learned something new.
Episode 203: Backpacking in Vietam
1: Shusuke
2: Hiroki
2: This is KSU Student Podcast. My name is Hiroki and this is Shusuke.
1: Hello! How have you been? Long time no see.
2: I am as fine as you are. By the way, how did you spend the summer vacation?
1: I went to Vietnam for 2 weeks as a backpacker in the summer vacation.
2: How did you feel about this trip?
1: It was very good. In Vietnam, things were cheap and they were all kinds of things.
2: Which city do you like the best?
1: I like Hoi An the best. The scenery of this town was very beautiful.
2: Sounds good. I'm jealous. Actually I want to be backpacker. I would like to see the aurora. So I want to go to Canada as a backpacker someday.
1: That is a good idea. I have not seen it yet so I would like to go there. Where would you like to go elsewhere?
2: I also want to go to Australia. And I want to climb Ayers Rock. Please tell me the good points of backpacking.
1: The good point is its low cost. Dormitory all over the world is cheap 700 yen per night. I especially recommend the Backpackers Hotel. I also have setup power. I think this power is important also in future life. After that, I can experience valuable experiences that I can rarely experience as a student. So I recommend you go overseas as a backpacker.
2: Sounds good. It is very good for students. I think that I am going overseas trip on spring break thanks to this information.
Episode 202: The Manga of Togashi Yoshihiro
T: Hello, Daiki.
D: Hello, Tatsu. This is KSU Student Podcast.
T&D: We are going to tell you about Yoshihiro TOGASHI.
T: I tell you about profile and image from readers.
D: I tell you about famous comics and current status.
T: First, I’ll tell you about his profile. He was born in Shinjou, Yamagata.
He graduated from Numata elementary school, Meirin junior high school, Sinjoukita high school.
D: He hasn’t debuted yet, has he?
T: Yes. When he went to Yamagata University, He got 24th hop-step award by “juranomiduki”, 34th teduka award quasi-winning and debuted “tonda birthday present”.
D: He got a lot of awards. He is a great man.
T: That’s right. After that, he serialized “tendeshouwarucupid”, “yu-yu-hakusyo”, “levelE” and HUNTER×HUNTER.
D: Second, I’ll talk about his famous comics. I think "yu-yu-hakusho, "level E" and "HUNTER×HUNTER" are very famous. These comics are famous not only Japan but also in foreign countries. Have you ever read these comics?
T: Yes, there are very interesting.
D: I think so too. These three works are serialized in "weekly shounen JUMP". Among them, his works are especially famous. Besides, these three works were made into an TV animations and animated movies.
T: I have watched the animations.
D: He has sold 100,000,000 comics in total. It is very great record.
T: I see, it is a very large figure. Third, I’ll talk about his image from readers. Readers think he is lazy.
D: I think so too. He always has rests.
T: Do you know why he often takes a rest?
D: I don’t know because he hasn’t told us the reason.
T: That’s right. So, readers think why he takes a rest. For example, social phobia, habit lazy, absorbing games, child’s exam for entrance child making and so on. And, his symptom is called “togashibyou”.
D: It’s very funny. “Togashibyou” is clearly described. Finally, I talk about his current status. He often takes a break in his works, but HUNTER×HUNTER is serialized "weekly shonen JUMP" from June in this year. In addition this, the newest comic is released on June. Therefore, many fans were delighted with this event.
T: I read the newest comic. It is very interesting.
D: I read it too. But unfortunately, he took a break again in September, so many fans felt sorry about it. He says that he will go back to the schedule by the end of this year.
I want to read the next part of the story, but I wait until he can write and complete his works.
T: Me too. I want to read the next story.
T&D: We talked about Yoshihiro TOGASHI. Thank you for listening to KSU Student Podcast.
See you!
Episode 201: How to play tennis
A: This is KSU student podcast. My name is Taku and this is Daiki.
A: Hi. Did you have nice weekend?
B: Yes, I did. I enjoyed spending weekend.
A: What did you do on the weekend?
B: I played tennis with my circle friends.
A: Oh tennis? I played tennis when I was a high school student.
But I don’t play tennis well. Do you have some advice?
B: Yes. What do you want to know?
A: I dislike serving.
B: When ball is at the top, you must extend your arm and hit the ball.
A: Wow. I’m surprised. it is easy!!
B: Yes. It is enough for serve.
A: One more question?
B: of course.
A: Sometimes I hit the net with my first shot. So please give me some advice about the drop shot.
B: First, it is important that you watch professional players’ movements. Second, you should hit ball softly.
A: I should hit the ball softly! I see. When I hit the ball, it always goes straight.
B: It was good that you understand that.
A: I haven’t had this opportunity. This last question.
B: Of course. please as me anything.
A: I have heard of the lobshot method. I’m afraid that the ball will go out.
B: First you mustn’t hit too much on the top. Second you should make the ball spin. So that it hits the corner.
A: I need to hit more spin.
B: But the best method is that you should watch pro player game.
A: Who is your recommended player?
B: Of course. My recommended player is Kei Nishikori.
A: Now that you say it, I haven’t watched his game.
Thank you. I will try to play tennis next holiday.
B: You’re welcome.
A: Thank you for listening to KSU student podcast. We hope you learned something new.