This is KSU student podcast. My name is Arisa and this is Kentaro.
K How have you been recently?
A Tokyo! I went to Fuji TV's building. I saw Sazae's display in there so today we’re going to talk about Sazae which is a Japanese Animation.
Hey, Kentaro. Did you know Sazaesan ?
K I know! I watch every week on TV.
A It is very nice. I watch every week, too. Do you know when Sazae started?
K I don't know. When?
A Actually, Sazae is known as an animation now, but it started as four top comics in the newspaper in 1946.
K Really? Sazae's history is very long. When did Sazae, the animation, start?
A It started in 1969.
K Oh, I didn't think Sazae had been on for such a long time.
A Yes. I was surprised to read Sazae's history on the display.
K I want to see the display. What are there in Sazae's display in Fuji TV's building?
A There is a display about Sazae's animator.
K It seems to be interesting! Please tell me about it.
A Ok. Sazae was written by Machiko Hasegawa.
K Is it women?
A Yes. She lived in Showa era. During Showa era, it was very difficult for women to play active parts in society but she was active with Sazae.
K Well. She was wonderful.
A I see. She was given People's Honor Award in 1992 because her comics gave the charm and the peace of mind in the postwar Japanese society and people.
K Wow. I want to be a person like she.
A I think so, too. By the way, who do you like in Sazae's family.
K I like Namihei!
A That's interesting. Do you know Namihei has a brother and a sister?
K I know he has a brother but I didn’t know he had a sister.
A Oh, do you know Norisuke?
K Of course! He is interesting.
A In fact Namihei's sister is Norisuke's mother.
K I didn't know that. There is interesting family make‐up in Sazae.
A Yes. There is Sazae's family tree on the display in the Fuji TV's building and there are about 30 characters.
K About 30 characters? This sounds very interesting.
I think that's all for today. Thanks for listening to KSU Student Podcast. We hope you have learned something new.
Thursday, June 29, 2017
Episode 200: Everyone's Favorite Family Animation - Sazae-san
Episode 199: What's the best way to study English?
T : This is KSU student podcast. My name is Tomoharu and this is Yuya.
Y : How have you been recently in English class?
T : It is difficult for me to study English in university. What do you think?
Y : I think so too. There is TOEIC class and communication class.
T : Yeah, There is word test every time in TOEIC class. How do you study for the word tests?
Y : I read English word book again and again. How about you?
T : Really? I study English word by writing.
Y : Which do you think is better?
T : I think we should study by reading and writing.
Y： Oh, I agree. By the way, TOEIC is coming soon.
T : We have to study. There is a long passage on TOEIC. A long passage is difficult!
Y : How do you study for these?
T : I think We should read a long passage every day!
Y : Oh, My high school teacher said this too.
T : Let’s read a long passage from today.
Y : O.K. Let’s try!
T : We talked about studying English until few minutes ago, but I want to speak English very well.
Y : If I spoke English very well, I would be cool. However, I can’t speak English. How do we speak English very well?
T : I think we should try to communicate with foreigners and have a meal with them. That way, I can speak English!
Y : That sounds good! We use Japanese on daily basis. We should use English as much as we can. We can muster English.
T : We hope you have learned English. Thanks for listening to KSU Student Podcast.
Episode 198: This History of Chocolate
"Talk About chocolate"
Shige: This is KSU Student Podcast. My name is Shige and this is Honoka.
(Shige→S)
Honoka: July is coming soon. Did you study for term-end exam?
(Honoka→H)
S: Of course! I'm hungry when I study.
H: Yes! I want to eat sweets.
S: I see. I often eat chocolates.
H: Now that you mention it. Do you know that it wasn't sweet?
S: I didn't know that.
H: Chocolate was a drink and included chili in the past.
S: what did that taste like? I think it's so spicy.
H: Yes. It is said that it was healthy.
S: So, when did it turn sweet?
H: Well, it was made by the Swiss in 1876.
S: I've never been hear of that before. When was it introduced to Japan?
H: It is said that it was introduced in the Edo period.
S: That surprised me! I would have thought it's new.
H: It was called "Shokurato" by the people.
S: I love gateau shokora.
H: It is not "shokora" but "shokurato". I wonder what to eat because there many chocolate snacks in shop.
S: If you buy chocolate snacks at the supermarket, I recommend "Takenoko-no-sato" to you because biscuits are delicious.
H: I see! I like "kinoko-no-yama" more than "Takenoko-no-sato".
S: Really? Preferences vary among people, don't they?
H: Anything else?
S: I recommend "Kit Kat" too!
H: I received it before my entrance exam.
S: What taste did you get?
H: What? It is natural.
S: There are many kind of tastes.
H: I didn't know that! What kind are there?
S: I can't count them. They are sold for a limited time and region only.
H: Wow! Are there "Kit Kat" in Kyoto ?
S: In Kyoto, its taste is Hoji-cha. In Shizuoka, there are Wasabi flavored ones.
H: I want to eat Hoji-cha flavor because I came to Kyoto but I don't want to eat Wasabi flavor.
S: If you give someone "Kit Kat", I think flavor of Pistachio-grapefruit is good.
H: I haven't eaten that one either. I'll try to eat them soon.
S: O.K. Please tell me your impressions.
H:I think that's all for today.
Thank you for listening to KSU Student Podcast. We hope you have learned something new.
Episode 197: Prefecture Battle: Okayama vs. Aichi
Yuu&Fumiya
This is KSU student podcast. My name is Fumiya and this is Yuu.
Y.Hi Fumiya.
F.Where are you from?
Y.I'm from Okayama How about you?
F.I'm from Aichi.
Y.I think that Aichi is a very big prefecture. In particular, Nagoya is the most famous city in Aichi.
F. Yes! what is the thing which is famous in Okayama?
Y.At first, when it comes to food, Kibidango, peach, and Muscat are very famous. Especially, peach is the origin of Momotaro and Kibidango is used in the story of Momotaro. What is the famous food in Aichi?
F. Of course, it is Miso cutlet. Aichi is famous for miso. Nagoya's people add miso to all dishes. In addicion, Ogura Toast is the origi of Aichi. Next, what is the famous spot to visit in Okayama?
Y. There is a Korakuen in Okayama. It is the three major gardens in Japan. When I looked at it. The scenery was very beautiful and I moved.
F. I see. I want to see it, too. Next is my turn. Higashiyama Animal and Botanical Garden is famous for koala. You can see a lot of animals in there. Let's go there together someday! By the way, who is the famous person in Okayama?
Y.It is a ''Chidori''.
F.Wow! No wonder your intonation resembles a ''Chidori''.
Y.Really!? I'm glad to hear it.
F.Each prefecture has many good point.
Y.I think that's all for today. Thanks for listening to KSU Student Podcast. We hope you have learned something new.
Episode 196: Special Temples in Kyoto
Ayako: Hello, I'm Ayako and this is Hinako. This is KSU's podcast.
Hinako: Hi, Ayako. How have you been recently? Are you accustomed to living alone in Kyoto?
Ayako: Hi, Hinako. Thanks for your concern. Yes, I got quite used to that. I like the atmosphere of Kyoto.
Hinako: I have lived in Kyoto since I was a child. So, I like it too! There are many temples and shrines in Kyoto because Kyoto has a long history.
Ayako: I know. I learned Kyoto's history when I was a junior high school student. Actually, I have come to Kyoto before on a school trip.
Hinako: Oh! Where did you go?
Ayako: I went to Kiyomizu temple, Kinkaku temple, and Arashiyama.
Hinako: All the places you went to are very famous! However, I don't know much about these places because I had gone there when I was a child.
Ayako: Really!? These were very good! Have you ever been to Jishu-jinja shrine in Kiyomizu temple?
Hinako: No... What is this?
Ayako: Don't you know?
Hinako: No... Please tell me about this.
Ayako: That place is famous for a God of Marriage. There is a pair of stones known as love fortune-telling stones. It is believed that closing your eyes and walking from one stone to the other will bring you true love.
Hinako: Really!? I want to go there so much!!
Ayako: Yes! If you have a chance, you should go there. But, I began to live alone in Kyoto, I don't know much about the local places in Kyoto.
Hinako: I know much about that! I'll tell you!
Ayako: Oh! Thank you!
Hinako: I know many nice restaurants around here. "Kura" is one of those. The taste of this Japanese food is very nice and I like the atmospere so much. In addition to this the prices are very cheap!!
Ayako: That's sounds good! Where is it?
Hinako: It is on the Misonobashi street. So, It is near Kyoto Sangyo university.
Ayako: Oh! Really?
Hinako: Yes! Let's go there next time!
Ayako: That's good! At that time, shall we go to Jishu-jinja shrine in Kiyomizu temple?
Hinako: I agree with you! I can't wait!
Ayako: That's all for today. Thanks for listening.
Episode 195: Talking about the Golden State Warriors
A: This is KSU student podcast. My name is Shoki and this is Seiya. How are ya doing?
B: I'm fine.
A: Today, we we're going to talk about who we suspect for 2017 playoff in NBA. What do you think about it?
B: I think GSW will get the championship. Because they have 4 all star players and 2 MVP players
A: That's interesting. Hou about season result?
B: This season GSW recorded 89% won the games. This record is new record in NBA.
A: That's great. Who was the best player?
B: Stephen Curry was an especially great player, because he recorded a 50.4% FG success rate, a 45.4% 3P success rate and a 90.8% FT success rate.
A: I didn't know that. I think he is great player.
B: Not only did he get score, but also he able to do assists, rebounds and steals.
A: I see. I think GSW is strong but the CAVS will get the championship, because they got the championship last year.
B: That's true. How about their season's results?
A: The CAVS won 51% games. They are the second in the eastern conference.
B: LeBron James is great on the CAVS, right?
A: LeBron James is a perfect player. In offense he got the most point and offensive rebounds. On defense he got the most blocked shots and defensive rebounds.
B: That's great.
A: His average score is more than 25 point. He has keep the record since 13 years ago.
B: I didn't know that.
A: Iwant to watch the game soon.
B: Me too. I will watch all the games.
A: Thank you.
B: I think that's all for today. Thank you for listening to KSU student podcast.
Episode 194: International Music Chat
This is KSU student podcast.
My name is Makoto and this is Keigo.
How are you?
I’m fine and you?
Really? Good. Today we are going to talk about world music.
Who is a popular artist in Japan?
Maybe, It’s WANIMA and 10feet. Do you know them?
Yea! Of course. My favorite Japanese artists. By the way what is popular in the world?
I think Ed Sheeran, Linkin Park, and The Chainsmoker’s.
They are awesome. Do you like other country’s music?
Yes, of course.
What popular foreign artists do you know?
I think that I like Clean Bandit and Calvin Harvis.
Oh, really? I like them. There most popular songs are “Rather Be” and “Thinking About you”.
Yes, I know. I like them very much because there songs are cool and have a good tempo. Let’s listen to some more.
What do you recommend?
My recommend artists are Justin Bieber and Pitbul, or something like that.
Sounds good. Justin is my favorite artist.
He has a beautiful voice right?
Yeah.
Everyone needs his voice and song.
Exactly. But my most favorite artist is ONE OK ROCK. Taka has super good voice and passion in Japan.
I think so. Because ONE OK ROCK is touring in the world, they have been staying in America. It’s amazing.
I think that there are good artists in this age.
I am supported by music. Music power is amazing. You think so too, right?
Yes. Music is essential.
Yes, of course. When you go back home, you should find another good artist and listen to them.
Ok. See you. Have a nice day.
That’s all for today. Thanks for listening.
Episode 193: Interesting pets and animals from around the world
K: This is KSU Student podcast. My name is Kengo.
S: My name is Shono.
K: How are you?
S: I’m fine thank you and you?
K: I’m fine too. Sorry to ask you suddenly, but do you like animals?
S: Yes, I have a dog.
K: Really? Me too. I have two dogs.
S: What kind of dogs are yours?
K: My dogs are Chihuahuas.
S: Oh, nice! I have Shibainu.
K: Why do you have Shibainu?
S: Because my family like Shibainu. How about you?
K: I see. Actually, I wanted Dachshund. But my mother and my sister wanted Chihuahuas.
S: I see. I want to have an alligator but I couldn’t have one.
K: Why isn’t it possible to have Alligator?
S: We can’t have it in Japan because it is prohibited by law.
K: Oh, really? Besides alligators are there other animals by which are prohibited?
S: We can’t have raccoons, swallows, or vipers either.
K: Oh, There are many.
S: Yes, if we want to see various animals, we have to go to the zoo.
K: OK. Then, I’ll search the place to see an alligator.
S: Thank you, did you finish searching?
K: Yes. There are 4 zoos in Kansai.
S: Really? Is there one in Kyoto?
K: Yes, there is Kyoto City Zoo.
S: Nice! Can we see Alligator its place?
K: Of course!
S: Would you like to go to Kyoto Shi Zoo this weekend?
K: Sounds good. That’s all for today. Thanks for listening.
Episode 192: World Travel Experiences
This is KSU student podcast.
My name is Tomoko and Honoka.
How have you been recently?
I've been all right.
Today we're going to talk about country in Europe.
Have you ever been to foreign countries Honoka?
I have. I have been to Germany by a school excursion. Cityscape was very colorful, and there was pretty. In addition, all the people were more pleasant than Japan.
Have you ever been in foreign country?
Yes, I have.
I went to Italy for a week I was twelve years old with my family. I went around Rome, Florence, Venice, various places.
In Italy, I was particularly impressed with architecture. Unlike Japan, the building in there was very colorful and very artistic. Especially my impression remains in the Roman Temple of Pantheon. It was a place where I felt Italian history and culture very much. Apart from architecture, I realized the wonderfulness of Italy, because the food is very tasty and there are many kind people. I was able to make memories of my life. If I have the opportunity, I would like to go to other countries.
The place where a building is colorful and stylish resemble Germany. A lot of photographs of attractive cityscape were able to take Germany.
Unlike a Japanese wooden building, the European building builds a building with a brick and various kind of store.
Therefore a fearing fretted with a atmosphere unlike Japan.
Furthermore, it was good because I was able to mention European culture.
Episode 191: Nice places to visit around Kyoto
Ayaka: Hello, my name is Ayaka. Please call me Ayaka. Nice to meet you. This is KSU student podcast.
Yume: Hello, Ayaka. I’m Yume. Please call me Yume. Nice to meet you too.
Ai: Hello, Ayaka and Yume. I’m Ai. Please call me Ai. Nice to meet you too.
Ayaka: How are you?
Yume: I’m fine thank you, and you?
Ayaka: I’m fine too.
Ai: Me too.
Yume: What’s your favorite class?
Ai: My favorite class is Mike’s English class.
Ayaka: I see. Me too.
Yume: My favorite class is TOEIC class. I don’t like speaking English.
Ayaka: By the way, today, we’re going to talk about Kyoto spot, because Yume has been moved to Kyoto recently. I’ll teach recommend Kyoto spot.
Yume: Oh! It’s glad! I like old temples and shrines, so I want to know your recommend them.
Ai: I recommend Kiyomizu temple. Do you know?
Yume: Yes, but I don’t know in datail.
Ai: This temple was built in 798 by Sakanoueno Tamuramaro, and this temple was reportedly founded by the monk of Kojimadera temple, Enchin.
Yume: Wow, It’s very old temple! Where is this temple?
Ai: In Kiyomizu, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture. Kiyomizu no butai is very famous. We can over look the Kyoto city area. It’s very beautiful.
Yume: Oh! It’s great!
Ayaka: I recommend Arashiyama. It’s very famous spot. There are many tourist. We can feel atmosphere of Kyoto. For example, we can walk bamboo grove road, enjoy riding on a boat and eat traditional food.
Yume: I’ve always wanted to go there. I will go there sometime soon.
Ai: I have been to Arashiyama before. There are many delicious foods. For example, Yudouhu. It’s traditional food of Kyoto. If you will go to there, you must try Yudouhu.
Yume: I see. I would like it. Thanks for teaching many things of Kyoto tourist attractions. I would like to enjoy life here.
Episode 190: The best games of all time
(B) This is KSU student podcast.
(B) My name is Yoshida and this is Yuya.
(B) Hi yuya! What are you doing?
(A) I’m playing Final Fantasy. Do you know Final Fantasy?
(B) Yes. I have played a little. Is that famous?
(A) It’s very famous! It’s a popular game which has sold one hundred million copies in the world.
(B) Oh really? That’s wonderful!
(A) And also, the latest game, FF15, was also sold recently.
(B) Is that so? I'd like to play.
(A) By the way, do you know the reason for the birth of Final Fantasy?
(B) I don’t know. Surely I am concerned about the origins of names and others.
(A) Initially, Final Fantasy was influenced by Dragon Quest which was released by Enix at that time.
(B) I see, so these two games are similar!
(A) However, at this time the company was on the verge of bankruptcy.
(B) Really? That is a surprising fact.
(A) Until Square Company released Final Fantasy, sales of other game software were not so good.
(B) It is completely different from the state of the current company.
(A) So it was game software named Final Fantasy that Square Company released as the last hope.
(B) I didn’t know that it was made under such circumstances.
(A) I think that it is terrible that Final Fantasy was born in such a situation and has lasted for 30 years.
(B) I think so, too!
(B) Thirty years have passed since the release of Final Fantasy 1, but it is still very popular now.
(A) There are pros and cons for the game style which changes with the flow of the times, but I like recent works as well.
(B) Certainly the progress of game technology has made the picture more beautiful than in the past, so it become more real.
(A) I’m just amazed at the recent high image quality of the game.
(B) Recently VR is selling well, so I’d like to play Final Fantasy in VR.
(A) If Final Fantasy can be played with VR, I think it will be very popular.
(B) We can surely experience amazing presence.
(A) I want them to release a remade version of past works. I want to feel the impression once again with a more beautiful picture!
(B) In anyway, expectations will increase how Final Fantasy evolves.
I think that’s all for today. Thanks for listening to KSU Student Podcast.
We hope you have learned something new.
Episode 189: The most wonderful place on earth
This is KSU student podcast.
Hi, I am Gaku, ABEchan and Yumi.
G: Hey, what's up？
A: Hi, I'm good.
B: Hi, I feel depressed
G: why？
B: The test result was not good. How was the test?
A: It was full makes.
G: It was very bad.
G: What are we doing in this summer vacation?
A: Umm... How would you like to go Disney land?
B: It's so good!! What do you think, Gaku?
G: Well... I have never gone to Disney land since I was born.
A: Really???
B: Never!?
G: Yes... Please could you tell me about Disney land?
A: Of course!!
B: It is said that Disney land is "the kingdom of dream and magic." So there are a lot of wonderful stories.
A: Yeah, exactly! For example, the story of a magic ticket. The magic ticket can be used even if 20 years have passed since you got it.
B: Yes, even though we get the ticket, we can't use the ticket immediately.
G: Are you serious??? I think that the magic ticket is not good and not magic. Where is the magic?
A: Haha. The magic of the ticket is for ridding on the attractions first.
G: Wow. The magic ticket has nice magic! How do you get? It's just my guess, but you must deposit a lot of money, right?
B: No way!!! Not money!!! Disney land is a dream land!!
A: Yeah, Disney is the world of dreams. So there are tunnels to carry food to restaurants.
G: Under Disney land!?
B: Yes, the cast also used the underpass.
G: Oh, it's a great effort not to break the dream land.
A: Disney land makes a lot of effort to do this.
G: What a great dream land!!! Let's go the Disney land!
That’s all for today. Thanks for listening
Episode 188: How to gain muscle and work out well
Taisuke：This is KSU students podcast. My name is Taisuke and this is Daiki. Have you ever worked out?
Daiki：No. I’ve never worked out. How about you?
T：I have done it. I like working out.
D：I see. How often do you go to the gym?
T：I usually go every other day for about two hours.
D：Wow, that’s a lot！
T：Yeah, I wanna get noticeable results.
D：Now that you said that, you’ve got big and ripped. How can I get a body like yours? Please tell me！
T：Ok. There are three points to hole you put on. First, eating food is important, so you should eat food propely, or your muscles will decline gradually. For example, you should out carbohydrate and protein a lot.
D：I see. I understand.
T：Next, the form of work out is important. If you didn’t know the right form, you could get injured. For example, a bat form hurts your back and shoulders.
D：Ok, I will be carefully of the form.
T：Last, the most important thing is never giving up. Working out is a battle against yourself. So if you don’t want to do work out, you could stop doing continue it. Give it a try！
D：Thank you！I learned a lot. I want to do it！ Do you wanna hit the gym after school?
T：Ok, of course.
D：Please teach me the right form. I want to become a gorilla like you！
T：Hahaha, I’m not a gorilla. Ok. I will tell you it. Maybe you can become like a gorilla.
That’s all for today. Thanks for listening.
Episode 187: How to make delicious takoyaki
A: This is KSU student podcast. My name is Mina and this is Miyako. How have you been recently?
B: Great. How about you?
A: l'm fine. I ate Takoyaki yesterday. It was so delicious.
B: Sounds good. I want to eat it.
A: Well, how about cooking Takoyaki by ourselves?
B: That's good.
A: Let's try to cook it today. Now, do you know how to cook it?
B: I don't know. Could you tell me?
A: Sure. At first, stir together Takoyaki powder and water. Next, spread oil on a heated Takoyaki plate and pour Takoyaki water on it. Put boiled octopuses, green onions, Tenkasu, and red pickled gingers in. Turn them over until they are round. When you finished cooking, serve Takoyaki on a plate. Season Takoyaki with Takoyaki sauce, mayonnaise, green lavers and dried bonitos.
B: That's great!
A: I have heard arranged Takoyaki.
B: Really? I'll look into it. Hmmm. . . . Wow! There are many kinds of it.
A: Oh really
B: For example, Baby Castella, Omuraisu, Shaomai, Spanish style garlic shrimp, and so on. Use pancake mix, milk and eggs instead of Takoyaki powder and water and you can cook Baby Castella.
A: I got it. I want you to teach me other recipes.
B: OK. In case of Spanish style garlic shrimp, pour olive oil into a Takoyaki plate. Put garlic and shrimp in it and cook well. You can cook Spanish style garlic shrimp.
A: I see. Takoyaki plates are great.
B: I think so, too. Let's cook if you have a chance.
A: I think that's all for today. Thank you for listening to KSU Student Podcast. We hope you have learned something new.
Episode 186: Interesting People Around the World
S: Hello. This is KSU student podcast. My name is Saika and this is Maki. Hi Maki. Do you make a lot of friends in KSU?
M: Yes I did. I can have many interesting friends.
S: Oh really? For example, what kind of people are that?
M: They have a loud laughing voice, begin to sing suddenly, and have intense movements.
S: Wow, nice friends! It's sounds like fun! But I know a lot of more interesting people around the world .
M: Uhh. . . I'm interested in it. Please tell me more about that.
S: OK. Listen carefully. The first person is John von Neumann. Surprisingly, he has a good memory. He was called the man who is a Martian. It is said that he had intelligence. His IQ is 300.
M: Seriously？What did he do with the brain?
S: Well, he had the computing speed at the same level as a computer. Actually, Neumann competed with a computer which he invented and he won.
M: Hmm. . . It's too great and I can't say anything. How much is my IQ? I want to be a genius.
S: Hum, your IQ is 80. You seem to be common. It's up to your effort.
M: Poo!I am very sad.
The second person is James Corden. He is an actor in UK. But he is so great, he can do comedy, be a host, and sing.
M: Oh, I know him. It's said that all his actions are so interesting. The famous TV show that he does is "Carpool Karaoke" In it, he drives and sings song with famous people.
S: Great. I'm glad to know him. I think that he is the most interesting person because he can do that with whoever.
M: Oh, it's time to go to a class. Why don't you talk about interesting people next lunch time?
S: Yes. I'm looking forward to it. Good bye.
M: Bye. That's all for today. Thank you for listening.
Episode 185: The best of USJ
This is KSU podcast. My name is Kotomi and this is Miwa.
M: How have you been recently?
K: I have enjoyed university school life but I have been busy because of
studying. How about you?
M: I have enjoyed it too.
K: That's good. OK. Today we're going to talk about USJ. Let's start the
conversation!
K&M: Yeah～
<Main part>
M: Hey! Koto.
K: Hi Miwa. What's up?
M: Do you know USJ?
k: Of course.
M: Have you ever been there?
K: No. I want to go there but I'm from Saitama. So, the way is so long from my
hometown to USJ.
M: Really? USJ is so fun. Do you know Minions?
K: Yes. I like them due to watching movie. They are so cute.
M: That's good. There is good news. Their attraction has been open since
April 21st,2017.
K: Right? How is it?
M: For example, "Minion Hatyametya Ride".
K: "Minion Hatyametya Ride"? Sounds fun.
M: This is such a fantastic ride. It has the ultimate exciting scene
projected on the screen of the huge dome.
K: Ohh really? How is the story?
M: The stage is a laboratory and the residents of the mysterious thief whose
name is Gru. You ride special vehicle which was invented by Gru. And you'll
start amazing training to be a Minion. You can be satisfied.
K: Sounds good. I would like to ride soon. Anything else?
M: Hmm...Oh! Though it is not an attraction, there is an interesting event.
K: Is it something?
M: There is a party which is held by Minions. You can dance and make noise
with them which makes you happy.
K: Ooh, it seems interesting. I would like to take pictures with them.
M: Then there is good place to take pictures.
K: Really? Where?
M: There is a residence of Gru when you go to the deepest part of the area.
And sometimes, you can take pictures with and touch the Minions.
K: It is great. I would like to go there and meet the Minions. Is there
something you recommend?
M: Of course. I recommend "Flying Dinosaur". This is my favorite attraction.
K: Oh, I see. What attraction is it?
M: It is classified as a flying coaster and has the biggest difference in
height in that category.
K: That's amazing! Dose it cause many floating sensations?
M: That's true. I heard there are many people who are surprisingly alright.
K: That's surprising. What attraction has floating sensation?
M: I think it is "Hollywood Dream" but there is about eight kind of roller
coaster. So you should ride on your favorite thing.
K: There is more than I think. I wonder if I should ride. Uhh...,speaking of
which, I heard, USJ has a collaboration now.
M: Yeah, now. It is collaborating with Monster Hunter, Evangelion, Attack on
Titan, Godzilla, and Detective Conan.
K: Detective Conan!?I like Conan very much. Have you ever ridden it?
M: No. It costs extra to ride.
K: That's too bad. If I have much money, I want to ride it. Well, other
attraction are free of charge aren't they?
M: Sure.
K: It is good. What has USJ ever collaboration with?
M: Biohazard and Kyary Pamyu Pamyu and so on.
K: I know both. I'm sure it is fun.
M: There is the event called "Cool Japan" every year and there are about four
collaborations.
K: Really/How long is it held?
M: It started on January 23rd and will finish on 25th.
K: Wow! It will end soon. Thank you. I must go soon.
M: Then let's go together. I will show you around. I have many
recommendations.
K: Good! Let's go together. I'm looking forward to it from now.
Episode 184: Do you know what a Youtuber is?
A: This is KSU student podcast. My name is Yuya and this is Tubasa. Hi Tsubasa. How do you usually spend your weekend?
B: I often watch Youtube over the weekend.
A: Really? Me too. Do you know any youtubers?
B: I’m sorry. I don’t know. Please tell me what is a youtuber?
A: OK. A Youtuber is a person who earns money by putting videos on youtube. Now it is one of a number of occupations.
B: Are youtubers popular?
A: Of course. It is one of the top jobs that children in Japan want.
B: Really? How much do you earn？
A: You can earn hundreds of millions of yen if you are a top Youtuber
B: Wow…. I’m interested in Youtubers. How can I become a Youtuber?
A: It’s easy. If you have a camera and a computer, you can become one.
B: I can do it.
A: But If you are thinking of earning money, you need ingenuity to have your videos
watched. How about watching a video of a famous person?
B: That’s a good idea. What kind of people are there?
A: For example, there are Hikakin, Murai and Hajimesyatyou in Japan. Hikakin is posting
videos that mainly introducing products. Murai is posting videos that mainly play
Pazudora. Hajimesyatyou is posting videos in any genre. In the world, there are
PewDiePie, Smosh, and Fine Brothers. PewDiePie is posting videos that mainly play
games. Smosh is posting videos that mainly entertain with dark jokes. Fine Brothers are
posting videos that mainly see people’s reactions.
B: Thank you. I will watch their videos.
A: By the way what do you want to be in the future?
B: I want to be a youtuber !!
A:Wow…
B: Thank you for listening to KSU Student Podcast. We hope you learned something new.
Wednesday, June 21, 2017
Episode 183: Crazy Animals around the world
T: Takuma Y: Yoki A: Akito
T: Hello this is KSU student podcast. My name is Takuma and this is Yoki and Akito.
Y: I'm sleepy.
A: Do not yawn. You seem to be a sloth.
Y: What is a sloth?
A: It's a lazy animal all day long. It's like you are now.
T: Well. I am more familiar with sloths.
Y: Then please explain them to me.
T: Of course! First of all, how long do sloths sleep?
A: They sleep for about 10 hours!
Y: If sloths are lazy all day long, they should not need so much! They should only need 6 hours!
T: Then it is not different from human beings.
Y: How long is it really?
T: It's 15 to 20 hours.
A: Wow, I’m surprised!
Y: Wow!
T: Actually, sloth have less muscle and cannot move very much. It seems like they are laughing because there are few muscles.
A: So what about food?
T: Don't worry! Sloths can live on 8grams of leaves a day.
Y: It is really enough with such a small amount?
T: Yes! There is no problem at all. Even though the sloth is still full, it is a creature that can be starved to death.
Y: I don't understand!
A: Sloth is a poor creature.
Y: But sloths don’t get attacked, despite they being so lazy?
T: Movement is too slow, so it is hard to be found by predators.
A: It is really funny animals!
T: Yeah! Do you know any other funny animals elsewhere?
Y: I don't know anything.
A: Let's talk about killer whales!
Y: Wow exciting.
A: Did you know that killer whales are very smart animals?
T: Of course!
Y: I didn't know that...
A: Also the killer whale has a friendly personality, he has the show in the aquarium.
Y: I would like to see it.
T: Well then let's go see it next!
A: Sound good!
T: What do killer whales eat?
Y: I think that killer whales are vegetarian.
A: A killer whale is carnivorous. He eats seals and sea lions.
T: Wow, the killer whale is cute and carnivorous.
A: Sometimes he also eats sharks.
Y: What a terrible creature!
A: Year! But killer whale do not attack humans usually.
T: nice!
Y: There are more fun animals in the world, aren't there? I want to know more about various animals!
A: Me too!
T: Yoki, you must study more about animals.
Y: Yeah! I want to become a doctor of animals.
A: That's all for today. Thank you for listening.
Tuesday, June 20, 2017
Episode 182: Japanese Noodles
Japanese noodle
A This is KSU student podcast.
B My name is Yuki and this is Tomoya and Takuto
C Do you like noodle?
A Yes
B What kind of noodles do you like?
C I like Tonkotsu and shoyu
A I like them
A Do you know Japanese noodle history?
B No
A In Japan, noodles began to be eaten in Meiji priod
C Really? There have been noodles since long ago?
A But they are Chinese noodles, not Japanese noodles
Japanese noodle changed to be liked by Japanese, like curry rice
B Japanese noodles are popular not only in Japan but also foreign countries
A What kind of noodles do you think are the most popular in the world?
B I think Shoyu or Tonkotsu
C I think so too
A Yes, Tonkotsu is the most popular in the world
B I like Shoyu better than Tonkotsu. Why is Tonkotsu is the most popular in the world?
A Because foreigner don’t know Tonkotsu well.
So they are interested in it. Not only that but it’s also very delicious
C oh, I see.
Is Shoyu also popular?
A Yes it is.
Shoyu is the second most popular in the world.
B I knew it
I like Shoyu the best of all
C How many noodle shops in foreign countries?
A About 2000 stores
B it’s beyond imagination!
A Now that Japanese noodles are very popular, They are eaten by many people
A Do you know any Ramen shops recommended in Kyoto?
B No I don’t
I want to know some
C Where would you recommended?
A uh,,, For example, Gokkei
It is very rich and using a lot of chicken.
C Really??
Let’s go together next time!
A OK! That’s a good suggestion
B Thanks for listening to KSU student podcast
We hope you have learned something nnw
Thank you
Episode 181: Popular Music in Japan vs. the US
Japanese songs VS English songs.
O: Hi! This is KSU student podcast.
R: Hi.
O: My name is Takuya.
R: My name is Ritsuki.
T: How are you?
R: Good! How about you?
T: Good! What do you do in your free time?
R: I watch YOUTUBE.
T: Oh! YOUTUBE! What kind of videos?
R: I often watch Music Videos.
T: Do you like listening to music?
R: Of course! Yes, I do. I like Japanese music. Especially SMAP.
Their song “Sekai ni Hitotsudake no Hana” appears in a music textbook.
T: Nice. But, I don’t listen to Japanese music.
R: Oh Really? What kind of songs do you listen to ?
T: I listen to English songs.
R: I don’t know them very well.
T: My recommendation is Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift, After all, Michael Jackson is the best.
R: I see.
T: There is a song called “Thriller”
That music video has been played for 400 million times.
R: Wow. But I think Japanese song are more popular in Japan.
T: OK. Let’s compare by CD sales.
Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” sold 1million 69 thousand CDs in Japan.
R: SMAP’s “Sekai ni Hitotsudake no Hana” sold 2 million 57 thousand CDs.
T: I see…, SMAP is great!!
R: Thank you. But I alao got interested in English songs.
T: Nice! I think that Both songs are good.
R: Yeah, I thought so, too.
T: That is all for today. Thanks for listening.
Episode 180: Interesting Food around Japan
Y: This is KSU student podcast I’m Yuto.
This is Ryotaro and Shota.
Hello, How are you Ryotaro?
R: I’m hungry. How about you?
Y: I’m hungry too.
R: Oh, really? Shota, are you hungry as well.
S: Yes, I’m very hungry.
R: OK. What do you want to eat now?
S: I feel like eating meat.
Y: OK. Let’s go to eat meat for lunch after this.
R: What kind of meat do you like?
S: I love chicken. Fried chicken is especially nice!
Yuto, how about you?
Y: I like beef. I like steak very much.
S: Oh, I like it too. Ryotaro, what kind of meat do you like?
R: I like pork. Especially, I like pork cutlets.
S: What kind of meat did you eat?
Y: I ate horsemeat. I ate Basashi in Kumamoto.
S: Oh, really? I have never eaten it. Ryotaro, how about you?
B: I ate monkey meat in Nagano.
Y: Unbelierable! Can you eat monkey meat?
R: Yes, it was not bad. By the way?
I think japanese people should eat other kinds of meat.
S; For example, what kind of meat?
R: Vension, wild boar or bear meat.
S: Why should we eat these animal?
R: Recently, these animal which live in mountains come to town and attack people.
Y: I heard that on the news. They are destroying the fields.
S: Why do these animals come to eat?
R: One of the reason is that those animals have increased.
S: Why is that?
R: Because the custom of eating hunted animals has disappeared.
S: I see.
Y: So, it is better not only to kill these animals but also to eat them.
R: Yes.
S: That’s all for today. Thanks for listening
Episode 179: Talking about Yuzu
B: This is KSU student podcast.
A: My name is Kousuke and this is Kazuma.
A: Hello Kazuma!
B: Hello Kousuke!
A: How are you?
B: I’m fine thank you and you?
A: I’m fine thank you. Today, we are going to talk about “Yuzu”.
B: OK. I like yuzu. That is very delicious fruit.
A: No, you mean about fruit? I am talking about musician “Yuzu”.
B: Oh! I see. I know that musician. Is it a duo?
A: Yes, they are very famous musician in Japan.
B: I know that their CDs sold over one million since they debuted.
A: Yes, but at first they were not famous. When they were teens they performed on the street.
B: Wow, I feel their love for music and effort.
A: One day they performed on the street. They discovered by talent agent.
B: That is trigger of a measure debut. I know their debut song. It is “natsuiro”. It is sold over 270 thousands.
A: Over 270 thousands? Very wonderful!
B: By the way they sang the Sydney Olympics theme song in Japan. Do you remember?
A: Yes, of course. That song title is “Eikouno kakehasi”. That is good song.
B: The song is in rank of a popular songs even now.
A: Soon 17 years ago? That is very wonderful. Recently, their activity passes for a variety. For example they are radio and television.
B: They have piled tries very hard and have come to their position now.
A: That’s right. You said a good thing. Would you like to their concert?
B: That is a good idea. Let’s go!
A: Thank you.
B: Thank you.
A: I think that’s all for today. Thanks for listening to KSU student podcast. We hope you have learned something now.
Episode 178: Hometown Battle: Osaka Vs. Ishikawa
Home Town Battle
A: Hello! My name is Shion. That is Hiromu. This is KSU student podcast. How are you?
B: Pretty good, by the way, I recently went to USJ in Osaka. It was very fun. Hollywood Dream The Ride was especially fun!
A: Oh sounds good! Actually I'm from Osaka. Osaka has many good points. Food, sightseeing and personality.
B: Oh... That's great. I'm from Ishikawa. Now Hokuriku Shinkansen is hot. Let's have a home town good point battle.
A: Yeah. My favorite sightseeing spot in Osaka is Abeno Harukas. It is highest building in Japan. It is 300m. We can go shopping there. There are many shops. I would like you to go there.
B: That's wonderful! Ishikawa has Kenrokuen, Kanazawa castle, Higashityayagai. They have a lot of history. The history is very deep. They are very beautiful. We can see a change of scenery. Spring has cherry blossoms. Summer has green leaves. Fall has red leaves. Winter has snow.
A: Ishikawa is good.
B: Osaka too.
A: Each hometown has many good points. I want many people to come to our hometowns.
B: I see. I think so too
A: Thank you for listening to KSU student podcast.
Episode 177: Have you ever heard of Handball
This is KSU student podcast. My name is Yudai and this is Yui.
Ｋ: Sorry to change the subject but, what kind of sports do you like?
O: I like basketball. How about you?
K: I like handball. What kind of image do you have of handball?
O: Handball...There is a goal, dribbling, or scoring points. Actually I have never seen handball. In my high school I often saw people outside practice, but it’s really an inside sport, isn’t it? I only know that.
K: Handball is exciting sports! In Europe it is the second most popular.
O: That’s interesting! I wanted to start a new sport. Please tell me.
K: Ummm... It is difficult to explain the rules.
O: I was playing basketball, are basketball and handball similar?
K: It’s similar to when dribbling and passing, but the ball size and the number of people are different.
O: Well, is football similar?
K: The biggest difference is that you can’t use your feet.
O: I see... are there any other differences?
K: The size of the goal is also different, and the goal of the handball is smaller than the goal of football. Besides, unlike football, handball is a sports of the players that scores one point per minute.
O: Well, why not happen 2-1 or 3-0 like football?
K: It will not. The game time depends on age, but about 20 points per team.
O: The game time will change depending on age! By the way, why did you start handball?
K: I liked dodgeball when I was in elementary school, but I started handball because I wanted a sport to throw balls.
O: I see! What is the charm of handball to you?
K: As handball is called a fighting sports, I think that place where contact play is allowed is attractive.
O: It looks very interesting, is handball difficult?
K: It is certainly difficult, but it will be really fun if you get used to it!
O: All right! I also want to try handball!
K: I think that’s all for today. Thank you for listening to KSU Student Podcast. We hope you have learned something new.
Episode 176: NBA Talk
Shinn: This is KSU student podcast. Hello!I'm Shinnosuke.
Kota: Hello. I'm Kota.
Shinn: Shall we talk about basketball?
Kota: Oh, that's interesting.
Shinn: Do you like basketball?
Kota: Yes! Especially I like playing basketball.
Shinn: Well I like watching NBA rather than playing basketball.
Kota: That's good! However, I don't have the chance to see the NBA too much.
Shinn: You don't know what you're missing! It will be exciting me!
Kota: Really?
Shinn: Of course!
Kota: Then I will try watching it! By the way, what kind of team do you like?
Shinn: It's Golden state!
Kota: Golden state! I'll pay attention.
Shinn: By the way do you know the history of basketball?
Kota: I know that it started in America.
Shinn: That's right. It originated in 1891 at the International YMCA Training Center in Massachusetts State, USA.
Kota: At the time there were no restrictions on the number of players in the game.
Shinn: Yes. There seems to have been a game with up to 100 people divided into two.
Kota: Really? That's too many people!
Shinn: So it's too dangerous to reduce the number of players.
Kota: So the number of players has reached five.
Shinn: As you said earlier, America is the origin of basketball and history is the longest, so now America is a country where basketball is strong.
Kota: Japan is still developing.
Shinn: That's right, I want Japan to get stronger and stronger from now on.
Kota: Japan is in a state where it cannot participate in the international convention due to the division of the league into two, but it was unified into one league last autumn.
Shinn: Many NBA players and overseas players have entered the league to raise the level of the league, so Japan may be getting stronger on the day.
Kota: I would like it to be so.
It seems interesting if Japan can fight equally with America.
Shinn: It may be strong in the United States since children are touching a high level basketball like NBA since childhood. I wonder if Japan can do that either way.
Kota: To that end, the development of the Japanese league is necessary. Compared to baseball and soccer, in Japan it is still a lot of minor sports to see things about basketball in the media too.
So it is necessary to grow in various aspects.
Shinn: How long did you play basketball indeed?
Kota: It is six years. I am doing it once a week now.
Shinn: Why do you like to play basketball?
Kota: Because I am fighting with team all round. And when I'm able to score, I feel so comfortable!
Shinn: That's seems fun!
Kota: Does let's play basketball sometime together?
Shinn: Of course! Also let's do speaking about NBA together!
Kota: Yes! That's all for today. Thanks for listening.
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Episode 175: It's never too late to talk about Valentine's Day
H: Hi, my name is Hayato.
Y: Hi, my name is Yukina. This is KSU student podcast.
H: Do you know the origin of Valentine's Day?
Y: I don't know that. Do you know?
H: Of course. It was the very sad story.
Y: Oh really? It is different from my image of Valentine's Day.
H: I think so too.
Y: That's interesting. I want to know. Can you tell me?
H: OK. It was a long time ago from now.
Y: How long ago was it?
H: Well, let me see… About 1,700 years ago.
Y: Wow! What a surprise!
H: The Emperor Roman then banned young people's marriage.
Y: He was an emperor who did terrible things.
H: The priest Valentine was sorry for young people and kept them married in secret.
Y: Oh! How kind St. Valentine was.
H: But that was known to the emperor, and St. Valentine was executed at the end of the imprisonment.
Y: Oh dear…
H: The day when he was executed was February 14.
Y: I see. That is origin of Valentine's Day.
H: Yes. That's right.
Y: Thank you for telling me that story.
H: You're welcome.
H: By the way, it is said that more than half of the chocolates sold in a year are sold around Valentine's Day in Japan. Did you know it?
Y: Oh really? I didn’t know that, but I know that there are many kinds of chocolates in Japan. Such as obligation chocolate and friend chocolate.
H: You know about it very well. Yes, chocolates given to men whom women don't feel special love for are called "obligation chocolate" in Japan. Many young Japanese women exchange chocolate gifts with their friends too. These chocolates are called "friend chocolates".
Y: Japanese chocolate culture is very proud. A new kind seems to have appeared from now.
H: I am glad to have talked to you! Bye for now.
Y: I am glad to have talked to you too. See you around.
H: I think that's all for today. Thanks for listening to KSU student podcast. We hope you have learned something new.
Episode 174: Harry Potter and the Chatty Students
This is KSU student podcast.
My name is Hiromi.
My name is Kazushi.
Hi Kazushi.
Hi Hiromi.
Have you seen this movie?
Yes, I have. This movie is Harry Potter.
That's right. I love this movie. What about you?
Of course. I also love this movie.
Really? Tell me what you know Harry Potter.
Harry Potter is a magic novel that was written by J.K. Rowling.
Harry Potter, the novel, sold the most copies in the series.
The novel was made into a movie and, the movie was a smash hit all over the world.
The writer published a Harry Potter continuation last year.
Harry Potter became the USJ attraction, too.
Oh I am sorry but I suspect you.
Wow I am suspected.
By the way, what Harry Potter characters do you like best?
I love Albus Dumbledore. Because he is gentle and brave. And more than anything, he cares about his students more than anyone.
I see.
Yeah, he is a real man.
By the way, do you know that person who played Dumbledore was replaced?
Really? I do not notice at all. When was Dumbledore switched?
Between the Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and Harry Potter and
the Prisoner of Azkaban.
In addition, in Harry Potter twelve actors switched.
For example, Voldemort.
For real, l want to make sure.
I think that's all for today. Thanks for listening to KSU student
podcast. We hope you have learned something new.
Good bye. I hope people will try to read Harry Potters novel.
Monday, June 12, 2017
Episode 173: Battle of the Hot Springs
HOT SPRINGS TRIP
This is KSU student podcast. My name is Kotono, and this is Mizuki, and this is Sayaka.
K: Good job today!
M: Good job today too!
S: Good job today too!
K: Are you free this Saturday and Sunday? If the days are free, let’s go on a hot spring trip for some nights?
M: Let me check the schedule. I’m free.
S: I’m free too! Let’s go!
K: Where shall we go?
M: How about “Arima Onsen”,it’s near here? It is easy to go there because it is close to the city center. Transportation costs are also cheap. Besides, hot spring of Arima is famous for being good for your health. Also, there are lots of sightseeing spots around Arima Onsen, so it might be nice to eat while walking and to see souvenir!
S: NO, no! “Kinosaki Onsen” is better! The accommodation is cheaper in Kinosaki Onsen than Arima Onsen. Also, Arima Onsen has many slopes and steps, so we get tired even if were healed by hot springs Besides, Kinosaki Onsen is famous for their crabs being delicious.
K: Well… What should we do? After all, I want to do sightseeing too.
M: Well then, let’s go to Arima Onsen.
S: Kinosaki Onsen is better!
K: For Arima Onsen this time, I’m looking forward to a crab you said, so let’s go to Kinosaki Onsen next time.
S: That’s OK.
K: Well then, we decided on Arima Onsen. How do we get there?
S: Let’s go there by train! You can take the train for 1,770 yen, you will be enjoy the scenery slowly.
M: Is it better to go by Shinkansen? The Shinkansen arrives in half in half the time.
K: You always have different opinion. As we may spend a lot of money on sightseeing, transportation costs should be cheaper. Let’s take a train while talking slowly.
S: Let’s make it train.
M: Certainly, there are many things I want to talk about!
K: So, I will reserve an accommodation, so why don’t you find sightseeing spots?
S: I will look for them. I know famous spot is Nene Bridge. I want to take pictures on the bridge! And I want to go Arima toys museum too. There are many kinds of toys!
S: It sounds good. OK. I’m looking forward to it.
M: Me too! Don’t forget to investigate. See you tomorrow. Bye!
S/M: Bye!
That’s all for today. Thank you for listening.
Episode 172: How to Study Effectively
Y: Hello. I’m Yuma.
R: Hello. I’m Ryota. This is KSU student podcast. How is your school life?
Y: So so. I cannot concentrate on studying recently.
R: That’ too bad. Actually, I could study only 10 minutes a short time ago.
I can study for a long time now.
Y: Wow! Why can you concentrate on studying for such a long time? Did you
take a drug which got you focused on studying?
R: No way! Are you kidding me?
Y: Well…What did you do to concentrate?
R: I decide to study at the same time each day. We can acquire a habit of
studying.
Y: I have never decided when to study. We should study in a planned way!
R: You are right!
Y: What else?
R: It is to study in a place that fits me. Well…For example, I like to
study at the library.
Y: I see…I like to study at Starbucks.
R: You post a studying picture at Starbucks on Instagram, don’t you?
Y: That’s right!
R: Is there anything else about studying?
Y: I’m having trouble with many subjects which I have to study.
R: I have a good idea! Change subject every hour.
Y: Why change?
R: We can concentrate on studying easily and feel like it’s a short time.
Y: I see. We can study subject equally.
R: Exactly. By the way, where is your phone when you study.
Y: My phone? Well...I always put it on my desk.
R: That's no good. You use your phone when you study, don't you?
Y: Yes, I often use it.
R: Oh...You should make an environment where you can study.
Y: Specifically, what should I do?
R: You have three steps for making an environment where you can study.
First, turn off your phone. Second, throw your phone on the bed. Third,
clean up your desk.
Y: I see...If there is something on the desk, I'll use it.
R: That's right. If there is nothing on the desk, your concentration will
be increased naturally.
Y: What should I do when I‘m sleepy?
R: I see. I sometimes become sleepy when I'm studying.
Y: Are there any good ideas?
R: Well...I often drink coffee or energy drinks.
Y: Why do you drink them?
R: There is a sleepiness awake effect by taking caffeine.
Y: I see! I try to sleep for a short time but I accidentally sleep for a
few hours when I‘m sleepy.
R: It is efficient to sleep when you are sleepy, but that's too much sleep.
About 30 minutes is the best. You should drink coffee or energy drinks and
sleep 30 minutes because caffeine will begin to effect you after 30 minutes.
Y: I'll try it! I feel that I can finish studying!
R: Study when you go home.
Y: Of course! I think that's all for today. Thank you for listening to KSU
Student Podcast. We hope you have learned something new.
Episode 171: Famous Festivals around Japan
Ami: Hello! This is KSU student podcast. My name is Ami and this is Riria. Have you ever been to a Japanese festival?
Riria: No. I’ve never been to a Japanese festival. How about you?
A: I go to a Japanese festival every year. I studied about them two years ago, so I will introduce Japanese festivals to you. “Omatsuri” means a ritual for worshipping gods or Buddha, or an event held in gratitude towards nature. At the festival, you can see lots of people wearing traditional Japanese clothes called “Yukata”. Also, small shops can be seen at festivals. You can buy “Wata ame” and “Anzu ame” and try “Goldfish scooping”.
R: Wow! It looks fun. Please tell me more.
A: Ok. There are up to 300,000 festivals throughout Japan. Among them, the most famous festivals are Japan’s three biggest festivals. Japan’s three biggest festival consist of “Gion Festival” in Kyoto, “Tenzin Festival” in Osaka, and “Kanda Festival” in Tokyo. Northeastern three great festivals consists of “Nebuta Festival” in Aomori, “Sendai Tanabata Festival” in Miyagi and “Akita Kantou Festival” in Akita are also famous.
R: I have heard of “Gion Festival” in Kyoto!
A: The Gion Festival is held at Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto for one month from July 1 every year and is a long festival. Also, there is a history of more than 1000 years.
R: Wow! I‘m surprised that it has a long history. How many people come to the festival every year?
A: Well... About 1-1.2 million visitors come there every year.
R: Really? I have watched participants carry “mikoshi” on their shoulders on TV.
A: Yes! Gion Festival is famous for the mikoshi. Men who carry a big mikoshi on their shoulders, walk downtown. You will be overwhelmed by it. I want you to see it.
R: I want to see it too. Shall we go to the Gion Festival?
A: Ok! I’m looking forward to going there. See you, Riria.
R: See you. I think that’s all for today. Thanks for listening to KSU Student Podcast. We hope you have learned something new.
Episode 170: The Best Comics about Sports
H: This is KSU student pod cast.
D: My name is Daiki and this is Hiroki.
H: Today we’re going to talk about sports comics and their ranking. What sports do you like or play? For comparison, I like basketball.
D: I practice kendo. There is a book I would like to recommend to you, Hiroki.
H: What? Is it?
D: This book that I want you read is “Musashi no ken.”
H: It is interesting.
D: This comic is based on kendo. The main character is a boy called Musashi.
H: Kendo…I played when I went to elementary school.
D: By the way, what ranking are Kendo comics in the most popular Japanese comic book ranks?
H: Sorry. Kendo is ranked out.
D: Rally? Oh,well. But I’m a little sad.
H: Get back on the basis of the story.
D: Sports comics are exciting for us, aren’t they?
H: That’s right. By reading, I feel that I become the comic character.
D: Me too! That aside, the number one ranked sports comic is SLAM DUNK.
H: I think that I feel happy because I played basketball. I have the whole volume. Do you know SLAM DUNK?
D: I know the book. SLAM DANK is very good because it has growth, friendship and excitement.
H: I see. Do you know what’s next? The second most popular book is Haikyu and the 3rd is Major. These are books about soccer, tennis, and American football in the top 10.
D: I wonder why sports comics are so popular.
H: Isn’t it because in sports there is something which moves your heart. In addition, it is easy to understand.
D: Uh hun, I think so, too. It is easy to empathize because We have spent as student at once and Students have physical education.
H: I wonder if I make a comic by my life.
D: It is that I think difficult……I think that’s all for today. Thanks for listening to KSU student podcast. We hope you have learned something new.
Episode 169: Expectations vs. Reality in Our School Lives
H: This is KSU student podcast.
M: Hi, Hinako. How have you been recently?
H: Hi, Momoko. So so. Say, listen.
M: OK. What's up?
H: Recently, I looked at the yearbook from high school. I thought I had many experiences there.
M: I think so too.
H: And it has passed three months since we graduated from high school.
M: Wow, it is very quick! We took many pictures at school events like a school festival.
H: Me too! When I was looking the pictures, the memories came back. And, it was very exciting.
M: I agree with you. I miss my high school life.
H: Yeah, but. . .
M: But?
H: The ideal and reality are little different.
M: … oh. I don't understand. What do you mean?
H: The ideal is a big which we thought in junior high school, and the reality is real high school life.
M: I see. For example, what did you think in your junior high school?
H: I thought that the rooftop of school building usually opens and we can go up, in addition, we can eat lunch with my friends in there.
M: I understand you! And we take pictures and enjoy ourselves.
H: Yeah, but, did the roof of the school building open?
M: No, I didn't know how to go there.
H: The same here. We ate lunch in my classroom after all. Did you think anything else?
M: Oh. . . I thought we had to make up every day.
H: Me too! And I can dye my hair brown.
M: But, in my high school, a student who died their hair, was called to teachers’ office.
H: In my high school, it wasn't. But our school uniforms were checked for the length of skirt.
M: Absolutely. I was afraid of them. And I thought that the student council was afraid of students. I often see the scenes that the student council has a strong power in the school.
H: Me too! But not really. They were just students. But high school life was exciting.
M: It was an important memory.
H: I have been contacting with my high school student friends.
M: Me too. Ah, I missed it. And it has passed two months since we entered this university. It is very quick.
H: certainly. Are there some differences between ideal and reality?
M: I don't know. But I didn't want to be. So we try our best.
H: That's right. The ideal life of a university student will come true if we try.
M: That is very important for us. We will try our best.
H: Ok. See you.
M: Thank you.
H: I think that's all for today. Thanks for listening to KSU podcast. We hope you have learned something new.
Wednesday, June 7, 2017
Episode 168: Unidentified Mysterious Animals in Japan?!
A: This is KSU student podcast.
B: My name is Shingo and this is Shusuke.
Hey. Look at this plush doll!!
Is it a platypus? It’s very cute. Tell me where you bought it.
OK, By the way, I think that platypus is a mysterious animal, don’t you?
I think so. It’s said that it was an UMA in the past.
What’s UMA?
It is a generic name Unidentified Mysterious Animal saying in japan.
Wow, I think Nessie is included in that category, right?
That's right. Nessie is one of most famous UMA. It was thought to be a surviving plesiosauria living in loch Ness.
I know many sighting cases in lakes around the world in survival of plesiosauria.
They became a hot topic globally, but it was discovered that Nessie is a lie by the confession of the discoverer.
Oh. I believe it. It’s a shock. Do you know any other UMAs?
Of course. Yeti, Merman, Fairy, Alien Big Cat, Sky Fish, etc. One of the Japanese UMA is Tsutinoko.
I know Tsutinoko! I like it. It looks like thick body snake. It was seen all over Japan since ancient times. It has many name by some local. Tsutinoko seems like a Yo-kai in Japan for a long age.
Yo-kai? It is, for example, Rokuro-kubi, Yuki-Onna and Tengu, isn’t it?
Yes, they are Japanese traditional I imaginary phantoms or ghosts. They are sacred and loved. There are entertainment and artistic creations about them. My favorite Yo-kai is Kappa. It’s like a human child, but the body color is green. He has the dish on its head.
Oh I know Kappa. I think it looks creepy.
I get it. Some people say that its motif is water corpse. My favorite kappa is Ryunosuke Akutagawa’s Kappa. It is strange and avant-garde. But, it’s expression is close to real. I think such reality is Yo-kai’s charm.
I see. Even so, I wonder that there are differences between two categories.
I think so too. However, to think being unknown existence is the same.
We are charmed such existences. It may be UMA or Yo-kai’s work.
Wow, It’s mysterious and Pleasant.
I think that’s all for today. Thanks for listening to KSU student podcast.
Episode 167: Women's Fashion in Japan
H: This is KSU student podcast. My name is Hana and this is Mika. How have you been recently?
M: I cut my hair short last month.
H: Wow, it's nice. Today we are going to talk about Japanese girl's fashion. These days, there are many hair styles, aren't there?
M: Yes. On eye brow bangs, bob, weave hair, design color, and more. I have on eye brow bangs and bob hair now.
H: I like design color very much, design color is coloring that changes in highlight, inner color, and double color. These are generally fancy hair styles.
M: I like design color too. These styles are very cute!
H: How about fashion?
M: Off shoulder, Bustier, wide pants, see through one piece, and more, are popular now.
H: Yes, that's right. I often wear off shoulder and see through one piece. I like lively fashion. How about you?
M: I like used clothes very much so I don't wear the current fashion. I like shirts and denim. How about accessories?
H: I think big size earrings and chokers, are popular now. Big sized earrings have the effect of making the face look gorgeous. I like this.
M: Yes, everyone wears different fashion so it's good. Japanese girl's fashion is very very cute! We are looking forward to Japanese girl's fashion now.
H: I think so too. I think that's all for today. Thanks for listening to KSU student podcast. We hope you learned somethings new.
Episode 166: Expectations vs. Reality in our University Lives
T: This is KSU students Podcast. Hi. My name is Tatsuharu.
Y: Hi. I’m Yuto. We’ll talk about the ideal and reality of university life. Did you have an ideal of university of life?
T: Yes. I have four ideas. First, to do part-time job. Second, to study. Third, to hang out with my friend. Fourth, to live by myself.
Y: Oh. I see. First and fourth are my ideas too.
T: Do you have others?
Y: I have two ideas. First, I wanted to get many friends. Second, I wanted to join a club.
T: Oh... I think so too.
Y: Ah... By the way, how are you doing in university life now? What do you do for a part-time job?
T: I don’t have one. I want to be a cram school teacher.
Y: Why do you want to do that?
T: Because I was taken care of by my cram school teacher in my high school days. You have a part-time job, don’t you?
Y: Yes. My part-time job is as a apparel shop clerk.
T: Sounds good. Uh... I often study. Do you study?
Y: Just a little. I only study English. I joined the futsal club. What club did you join?
T: I couldn’t join the badminton club. I lost the lottery.
Y: What a shame! Do you want to join any other club?
T: I have no plan. Do you hang out with your friends?
Y: Yes. I often hang out with my friends in my house or friend’s house. We often play card games.
T: Hm. What kind of card games do you play?
Y: Uh... Daifugou, Blackjack and so on.
T: Oh! I like Daifugou, too.
Y: Do you play with your friends?
T: No, I don’t, because my house is very far.
Y: How long does it take to come to KSU?
T: It takes about 2 and half hours.
Y: It’s very hard. Why don’t you live by yourself?
T: I didn’t think about it. But now, I want to live by myself.
Y: Why do you think that?
T: Because I can join a club, live near KSU, hang out with my friends, make friends and so on. In fact, my parents suggested that I live by myself near KSU.
Y: That’s a good idea! According to your parent’s suggestion, you can live by yourself in the near future.
T: What did everyone think about this Podcast?
Y: Maybe, someone sympathized with us.
T: That’s all for today. Thank you for listening to this Podcast. Good bye.
Tuesday, June 6, 2017
Episode 165: Traveling in Hokkaido
Yuka: This is KSU Podcast. My name is Yuka. These are Nana and Yosuke. Where are your recommended trip destinations?
Nana: I think that Hokkaido is good.
Yosuke: That's right, Hokkaido is so famous for its many tourists.
Nana: It seems that about 54 million tourists visited Hokkaido in 2015! Besides, foreign tourists have increased by 38%!
Yuka: I see! A lot of people are visiting Hokkaido.
Yuka: By the way, how do you go to Hokkaido?
Nana: You better go by plane.
Yuka: How many hours can you get to Hokkaido from Kyoto?
Yosuke: It takes about two hours from Kyoto to Kansai Airport and then it takes about three hours onboard an airplane.
Nana: In other words, it is five hours in total.
Yuka: What kind of food do you recommend in Hokkaido?
Yosuke: After all, when speaking of Hokkaido it is seafood!
Nana: I think so too. I especially like salmon.
Yuka: Sea urchin is the best in summer.
Nana: I see! What is good other than seafood?
Yosuke: Well… Genghis Khan.
Yuka: I’ve never ate it. What’s that?
Yosuke: It is a Japanese barbecue dish using lamb.
Nana: It sounds delicious. I want to eat it.
Yuka: Where can you eat it?
Yosuke: If you go to Otaru, I think you can eat it.
Nana: Speaking of Otaru, it is famous as a sightseeing spot.
Yuka: That’s right, the night view from Mt. Tengu is the best.
Yosuke: By the way, the night view of Hakodate is one of the three biggest night scenes in Japan.
Nana: Well, I'd like to go with my friends this summer.
Yuka: Then, let's go together!
Yosuke: That’s a good idea.
Nana: By all means, let's go!
Yuka: That’s all for today. Thanks for listening.
Episode 164: Sightseeing around Japan
Mizuki: Hello. I'm Mizuki.
Rino: I'm Rino. This is KSU podcast.
Mizuki: What are you going to do in this summer vacation?
Rino: I am going to go sightseeing in Kyoto.
Mizuki: Oh, It's nice! I like temples. They are wonderful landscapes. For example, kinkaku-temple.
Rino: Have you been there?
Mizuki: I have been there many times. I took a lot of pictures.
Rino: I envy you so much. By the way, what are you going to do in this summer vacation?
Mizuki: I am going to go to Tokyo.
Rino: Have you been to Tokyo?
Mizuki: I haven't. Please tell me about Tokyo's good places.
Rino: OK. Harajuku is one of the famous cities in Tokyo. The things that are famous in Harajuku is fashion and sweets. This trend was made by Kyary pamyu pamyu.
Mizuki: I know! She is a singer and a fashion model in Japan. Is there anything else?
Rino: The sky tree is famous, too. I have been to the top of the sky tree. I could see Mt. Fuji from there. It was so beautiful! You should see the landscape. Have a good trip!
Mizuki: Thank you! That's all for today. Thank you for listening.
Episode 163: Hybrid Sweets and the people who love them
This is KSU Student Podcast. Hi! Eri How are you?
B Hi！ Mia！
I'm fine thank you. What are your plans for the weekend?
A. Well …I have no plan．
How about you？
B. Me either. But I want to go to a sweet shop.
A. Do you know Hybrid sweets?
B. What？ Hybrid…？
A. It combines the advantages of two types of candy and bread．
B. Wow！ Great！
A. For example is croissant taiyaki.
Bean paste is contained in the croissant pastry.
B. I know！ It is very popular ！
B: So Melonpan-ice which is a hybrid sweet famous in Japan. Cold ice cream is put in freshly-baked melonpan. I like it!
A: Yes, that’s right. It’s good! Is a waffle shot likely to become fashionable in Japan in the future?
B. I don't know. Please tell me about it!
A. It is coated wheat with chocolate．
And it is a sweet that can be enjoyed as a cup of coffee or tea by putting marshmallows at the bottom.
B. Can you enjoy it as a cup?
It is new and it sounds good! I want to eat it! Oh! That reminds me. I know one. It is called "Biskie." Now it is in fashion in foreign counties. It looks like a macaron but isn’t entirely a macaron. It is cookie dough made of cookies, cakes and biscuits. The fluffy cream is put on this dough. It looks very lovely!
A: It sounds good too.
B: But I don't know very much… So a Biskie shop is coming soon to Japan!
A: Really!?
B: Yes. I want to learn about "Hybrid sweets."
A: Let's go to eat "Hybrid sweets" this weekend!
B: Yes, of course!
A: It’s a deal! That’s all for today. Thank you for listening to KSU Student Podcast. We hope you learned something new.
Episode 162: Have you ever yeard of Nogizaka 46?
A: This is KSU student podcast. Hello! My name is Soutarou.
B: Nice to meet you Soutarou. My name is Takahito.
A: Nice to meet you too Takahito. How are you?
B: I’m fine thanks and you?
A: I’m fine too. Shall we talk about Nogizaka46?
B: OK. That’s interesting.
A: Do you know Nogizaka46.
B: I know little about them.
A: I see. Nogizaka46 is the number one Japanese idol group. That’s very pretty and cool.
B: I think so too. What kind of music do they sing?
A: My favorite song is Sayonaranoimi. This song is song from Hashimoto Nanami’s graduation.
B: Did the person graduate?
A: Yes. The person graduated in February of this year.
B: What kind of person is she?
A: She was very beautiful and a popular member. Also she was active to help with her family’s finance.
B: Wow! That’s wonderful. She is a very tender person!
A: Yes. I liked that very much. I like another member.
B: Really? Who is that?
A: Her name is Nishino Nanase. She’s another popular member too.
B: Is that so? Why is she popular?
A: She acts as a model in a magazine, Non-No. and her smiling face is very pretty.
B: I see. She’s singing in a center position in the group.
A: That’s right. Hers goods are best selling product and in event of shake hands she is a most popular.
B: I want to go to her event.
A: Me too. But much money is needed.
B: That’s serious.
A: Is there a member whom you know?
B: I know Shiraisi Mai. Her face is very beautiful.
A: I think so too.
B: Many people have a good impression in her face.
A: I want to have a face like her if I’m reborn.
B: That’s right. Also the sales of the photograph collection are top level.
A: The member achievement in Nogizaka46 is wonderful isn’t it. I want many people to know more about them.
B: That’s all for today. Thanks for listening.