Episode 027 - C. Ronaldo: A man or a legend?

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A: Hello My name is Yoshinori and this is Fumiya. This is KSU podcast. How have you been recently?

B: I'm fine. How about you?

A: I'm good. It's close to Christmas.

B: Yeah. That's right. Do you have a Christmas plan?

A: No, I don't have Christmas plan. Maybe I will work my part-time job. How about you?

B: Now that's surprise. Me too.

A: Well then, shall we play the video games on Christmas.

B: OK. That's a nice idea. Let's play a soccer game.

A: Yes, I like soccer games. Which team do you use when you play the soccer game?

B: Hum... Real Madrid Club.

A: Oh, Real Madrid! C.Ronaldo is the most famous player in Real Madrid Club.

B: Let's talk about C.Ronaldo.

A: That's good idea.

B: His real name is Cristano Ronaldo dos santos Aveira.

A: I have never been heard his real name. Where was he born?

B: He was born in Portugal. His hometown is Funchal

A: Funchal... I have never heard of it. Which team did he play for?

B: He started at Sporting Club de Portugal. In those day Sporting Club de Portugal was a strong team in Portugal. Later, he transferred to Manchester United FC for 2.4 billion yen.

A: 2.4 billion yen. It’s very expensive.

B: It’s early to be surprised. Furthermore, he was transferred to Real Madrid for about 14 billion yen.

A: Really? 14 billion yen… I am surprised. I want to hear about it more. Please teach me.

B: OK! He got many prizes. He won a Ballon D’or three times. Ballon D’or is given to the most valuable player in the world.

A: Who are some other players who won a Ballon Dor?

B: Messi, Kaka, Ronaldinho, and Zidane.

A: Wow… They are very famous players. C Ronald is a good player. Has he got married?

B: No, but he has a girlfriend.  Not only that, but he had over 30 girlfriends.

A: Over 30 people?! Wow… That’s many girlfriends. Please talk about him some more.

B: There is also a C Ronald’s fashion brand store in his hometown. His salary is about 7.4 billion yen for one year.

A: About 7.4 billion yen. I can’t imagine. Thank you for teaching me about C Ronald’s information. I want to see that he is playing soccer game.

B: Me too
Thank you for listening by our talk.

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Episode 026 - High School Uniforms Around the World

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A: Hello, Mako. How are you?.
B: Hi, Riho. I'm fine and you?
A: Umm…
B: What's up?
A: I miss my high school life.
B: Well, I sometime think that.
A: Six months have passed since we entered Kyoto Sangyo University.
B: Yes, we were high school students until this last spring.
A: By the way, what kind of uniform do you wear when you were a high school student?
B: My high school's uniform is sailor.
A: Oh! My high school's uniform is blazer.
B: I see. Mostly the uniforms are them in Japan.
A: I wonder what there is difference among other countries’ uniforms and Japanese.
B: Most of Chinese high school students wear training suit to school.
A: Wow!!In Korea, the uniform of the high school which enter trainers attend is very unique.
B: I know! I have heard that story before.
A: Jacket of uniform seems to be yellow.
A: Yes, I don't want to wear it.
B: Me too. How about Taiwan? Those uniforms are like Japanese uniforms.
A: That sounds good! And…,there are some people in the other countries wear traditional clothing as uniform in the world.
B: For example, Muslim seem to wear “Tudung”! Tudung cover Muslim woman's head.
And…, surprisingly, Bhutanese seem to wear skirts without man and woman relations.
A: Really!? Uniforms duffer from country to country.

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Episode 025 - iPhone Battle! iPhone 5s vs. iPhone 6s

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My name is Kyota and this is Yuma. This is KSU product.

 

How about you doing?

 

I bought an iphone6s, and you?

 

Recently my iphone5s was broken. I dropped it from stairs.

 

Oh, no. that’s too bad.

Which do you to repair or to buy new cellphone?

 

I think to buy new cellphone. What do you recommend?

 

It is my cellphone. This is iphone6s.

 

Iphone6s? hmm.. I think it is difficult to operate of one hand, because it is bigger.

 

Certainly, it is bigger than the display size of iphone5s. iphone5s’s display is 4 inches. However the iphone6s is 4.7 or 5.5 inches.

 

Hmm.. I will not probably buy it.

 

But I think it is early, you decide to buy it only the reason. There are a lot of difference between iphone5s and iphone6s.

 

Difference? For example?

 

First, the color of iphone6s are silver, space-grey, gold and rose gold.

 

The color of iphone5s are silver, space- grey and gold.

Rose gold is new color.

 

Ok. Next, iphone6s’s capacities have 16GB, 64GB and 128GB.

However, iphone5s have 16GB, 32GB and 64GB.

 

Really? I has surprised that there is 128GB. I grad it because I often take a lot of pictures and movies in outside. In addition, I listen to a lot of music.

 

Do you like to take pictures or movies?

 

Sure

 

The camera pixels of iphone6s are 12-megapixel, iphone5s are 8-megapixel.

 

What do you mean?

 

You can take them more beautiful.

 

Really?

 

Yes! In addition, inside camera was improved than before.

 

That’s great! I often take selfie.

 

Then iphone6s has the function called “3D Touch”.

It charge the effect by tapping lightly and pressing harder.

 

Let me see. iphone6s is easy to use, isn’t it?

 

Yeah! I recommend iphone6s.

 

I’ll buy iphone6s.

Could you tell me your recommended store?

 

Of cause. Let’s go to together now!

 

Walking now

 

This is my shop!

 

What!?

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Episode 024 - Japanese Rugby Rises in Recognition

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M: Hello, My name is Masaya and this is Akifumi.

  Welcome to the KSU student podcast.

A: From now, we will talk about Japan's Rugby World Cup term.

  Please listen to our talk.


M: Hello, Akifumi How are you doing?

A: Hello, Masaya. I'm so-so. How about you?

M: I'm excited, because I watched the Rugby World Cup on TV.

  Did you watch it?

A: I saw it on the news. Japan's team seemed to be great.

M: That's right. Japan beat South Africa even though the South African team was ranked higher.

A: Oh, It's good. Was Japan able to go on the quarter finals?

M: Unfortunately, Japan was not able to go on the quarter finals.

  But, Japan get three wins in the World Cup.

A: Humm.... It was disappointing. And I saw it in news, it seems to be a splendid achievement.

M: This victory was appreciated worldwide.

  And Japan's team attracted attention because of this game.

  For example, “Goromaru” poses were popular.

A: Then I heard it. There seems to be a lot of people imitating the Goromaru pose.

  What pose is that?

M: That is a routine of Goromaru. He does it to raise concentration before kicking a ball.

  Because it is a characteristic pose, many people imitate it.

A: I see. I have learned how fun is through these facts.

  I was not interested in rugby until I saw this tournament.

M: I think that I want everybody to know the fun things about the rugby.

  The World Cup will be held in Japan in 2019.

A: Wow! It's splendid. We must support the Japanese team.

 
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Episode 023 - Chelsea Soccer Club Fans Unite!

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K:　Hello. My name is Ryosuke Kondo.

S: My name is Shingo Akira.

K: Our theme is about Chelsea of the English soccer team.

K: Hello. How are you?

S: I’m fine.

K: Why is it?

S: Because I play soccer being good recently.

K: Hahaha……That means, is it Barcelona fan?

S: That’s right. Which team do you like?

K: I like Chelsea. Chelsea has history very much, and is very strong.

S：There are a lot of world class player in Chelsea.

K： yeah. Hazard, Courtois, Oscar, Cesc, Diego Costa.

S：Hazard is best. His technique, speed isn't stopped by defense.

K：I think that he get Ballon'dOr.

K：Courtois is young and good goalkeeper.  

S: He took a regular from Chef because he made an outstanding performance last year.

K： He called the world’s best goalkeeper from everybody now.

S： I don't like Diego Costa. His Play is provocative.  He is crazy gorilla.

K： No, that't not so! That is his play style.

S： Well…  Who do you like best?

K： I like Luis Suarez.

S：That is crazy gorilla. ahahahaha

K：Mourinho dismissed the medical staff of Chelsea recently.

S： Well……it was a cause that the medical staff stopped a game in the opening game.

K：The angry medical staff accused Mourinho.

S: The grudge of the woman is terrible…….

K： For such a reason, disorder of Chelsea continues.

S：I seem to have possibilities to dismiss Mourinho recently.      

K： But I think that Chelsea becomes strong once again.

S：Why is it?

K： Mourinho is a splendid supervisor.

S： Surely……the good member gather.

K： A Japanese player wants you to go to Chelsea sometimes……

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フォームの終わり

 

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Episode 022 - Do you smell that? It's Perfume

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A: My name is Junpei and Eiichiro this is KSU podcast.

 How have you been recently?

 

B: I’m busy.

 

A: What ?

 

B: Because, I study very hard.

 Give me a break!

 

A: Sounds like a tough situation.

 I’ll keep my fingers crossed!

 

B: Thank you.

 

A: Today we’re going to talk about perfume history.

 Hey! Eiichiro.

 Do you use perfume?

 

B: Yes, I do

 

A: What perfume do you use?

 

B: Abercrombie & Fitch

　

A: It is a good fragrance

 Do you know why people started using perfume?

 

B: No, but I think old people didn’t wash their bodies so they wear perfume.

 

A: Of course, it is also that.

 But, it is a medieval story.

The first story is Cleopatra

 

 

B:  Cleopatra was using perfume? That’s the first time I’ve heard that.

 

A:  To be precise, she had a concept similar to perfume.

 

B:  I see.

 What was she doing?

A:  Cleopatra didn’t always miss the smell of roses.

 And, she was taking a rose bath every day.

 In today’s money, she was using $2, 000 of roses every day.

 

B: Was she using so much money on perfume?

  If I have $2,000, I would eat delicious food.

 

A: I think so too.

 She captivated men with the rose fragrance.

 

B: She was a scary woman.

 

A: But, if she wasn’t thinking like this, perfumes wouldn’t exist.

 

B: We should thank her.

 

A: By the way, I don’t have a perfume.

 

B: In spite of you detail, you don’ t have any perfume?

Let’s go to buy rose perfume tomorrow.

 

A: OK

 

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

A: We hope you learned something new.

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Episode 021 - Are you a fan of Japan's international soccer team?

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R: My name is Rikiya and this is Kanata.  This is KSU Student Podcast.  Today we're going to talk about Japan’s international soccer team. How’s your school life?

K: I'm not accustomed to it yet.

R: What club do you belong to?

K: I don't belong to a club.

R: That's bad. I belong to tennis circle. You should join a circle.

K: OK,I will consider it. Can you tell me your recommended circle?

R: uh,I can't answer just now. So I will do some research about it.
  By the way, do you like soccer?

K: I'm not good at soccer, but I often watch game of Japan’s international team on TV.

R: Oh, that's great. I really get along with you.  Hey, Kanata do you know who the supervisor of the team is?

K: That's right. It's Halilhozic, but I only know the name.

R: Halilhozic was born in 1952 on May 12 in Herzegovina, Bosnia. He is sixty-three years old. He has been trusted as the supervisor of various country’s teams and French league but now he takes care of the Japanese team. His position was FW and he was a top of scorer, ranking in the French league twice when he was player. His motto is “rule, regulation and practice.”

K: I didn't know that.

R: What do you think about this team?

K: I think that core members of this team, like Kagawa and Honda, should rush more into the opposing teams field and they will be able to seize a chance by assisting a penalty kick easily. They seem to be competent players. Ace players in the world like Messi and Neymar have already played. We can confidently trust Yoshida and Kawashima with defense.

R: You're absolutely right. I think so too. Who is your favorite player?

K: My favorite player is Kiyotake because I am relying on his skill and ability. And you?

R: My favorite player is Kagawa because I have great expectations for him as a number 10 on the team.

K: That's good.

R: What should they do from now on?

K: I think they should train young players.

R: I think so too.  I think that's all for today. Thanks for listening to KSU student Podcast.
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Episode 020 - It's Takoyaki Time!

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A: Haruno  B: Tomoko  C: Hiromi

 

A: Hello~ I'm Haruno.

B: I'm Tomoko.

C: My name is Hiromi. How do you feel today?

A: I'm fine!

B: I'm fine, but I'm so hungry now.

A: That's too bad...

C: Oh, really? What food do you want to eat?

B: Well...I want to eat Takoyaki !

A: Good!

C: Oh, I love it!!

B: By the way, have you heard of Takoyaki news?

A, C: What?

B: Takoyaki restaurants appear in Michelin.

A: Really? I didn't know.

C: Me too. I'm interested in.

B: TAKOYAKI joined Michelin's new category "Street foods".

A: How nice!

C: What kind of shop?

B: Well… Aizuya appears in here.

Takoyaki is said to have originated in there.

A: It's a traditional shop.

C: Elsewhere?

B: OOTAKO!! As the name suggests, theirs Takoyaki has big octopus.

A: Wow! I want to eat it.

C: Did Tamaya put the guide?

B: Just a moment....Yeah! The restaurant appears in!!

C: They use soup of Omar prawns.

A: Wow! Luxury! But I like Gindako. Did it put the guide?

B: Ah-....Gindako didn't appear in Michelin...

A: Oops!

C: But it is very famous.

B: Yes! I often go to Gindako.

A: Thanks for the follow. By the way, do you know Takoyaki's history?

B, C: Oh, I don't know. 

A: Takoyaki was cooked in Aizuya in 1935.

C: 1935...They has about 80 years of history.

B: That's impressive!! 

A: Do you know Rajioyaki? It's said to be the model of the Takoyaki.

B: I have heard of that! There is gristle in .

A: Yes. You know that well!

C: I know, I know something of the affair.

B, A: What?

C: Takoyaki was inspired by Akashiyaki. So Takoyaki was used octopus and eggs!!

B, A: That Akashiyaki? Was that so!

A: I'm sure that Takoyaki has various kinds.

B: Ah, I see! I know Kobeyaki. That's so good.

A, C: Kobeyaki? What?

B: Kobeyaki put source and dip bonito stock.

C: It resembles Akashiyaki. Akashiyaki has more eggs than Takoyaki.It tastes very elegant.

A: You know that well! Takoyaki has deep meaning. Well, do you cook Takoyaki in your home?

B: Of course! I like it!! I held Takoyaki Party. 

C: Yeah!!I love it. It is interesting me to cook takoyaki with my friends.

A: Is there the point when you cook it? I think that main point is timing to turn Takoyaki.

B: I think main point is thin dough. It is difficult to bake, but you can make so good. 

C: Really? I don't like octopus so I put sausage or cheese.  

A: Is it Takoyaki? But Takoyaki is interesting that I can cook it however I like.

B: Right, we know many main points to make Takoyaki. Let's introduce a nice recipe!

C: That's great. Please make a memo. 

A: First, ingredient of the dough. Wheat flour 200g, soup stock 800~900ml, egg 3, soy sauce and sweet sake a tablespoon, yam moderate. It's secret ingredient.

B: Next, ingredient in Takoyaki. Boiled octopus, Green onion, Red ginger and Tempura bits. Please provide them a proper quantity.

C: Let's how to cook. First mix the eggs and yam. And we put stock soup little by little. Next we put flour too. Finally we season sou and sweet sake. We have to cool that in the refrigerator, so it will become tasty!!

A: Next, cut ingredients. Octopus is the size that it's easy to eat. Cabbage and red pickled ginger chop into fine pieces.

B: OK! Let's bake them!! If you move down non-round spot, you can make beautiful ball.

C: It is crispy outside and creamy inside!!

A: I really want to eat Takoyaki!

B: Let's go to eat Takoyaki together!!

A, C: Sounds good! I agree :)

C: Alright then, later! Thank you for listening. We hope you learned something.

 

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Episode 019 - Soccer History: From ancient to present

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Hiroki：Hello, Welcome to KSU Student Podcast. My name is Hiroki. 

Tatsuya：My name is Tatsuya. 　

Masashi ：And my name is Masashi. How are you doing, Hiroki?　　　　　　 H ：I’m fine, thank you. And you, Masashi?　

M： I’m tired. How about you, Tatsuya？　

T：I’m hungry.

M：Why are we getting together today?　

H：Today, we will talk about the history of soccer. Hey, Masashi. Do you know about soccer’s history?　

M：I don’t know much about it.

T：Therefore, we’ll introduce about history of soccer.　

H：A game like a football has been played since the beginning of recorded human history.　

T：A stone ball was discovered in China from the Neolithic era.　

H：It is said that this is the “beginning of soccer”.　

M：How about South America? They love soccer there.

T：They had a competition of kicking a ball made from Amazonian rubber.

M：What about in the rest of the world?　

H：There is evidence of various balls and competitions in Indian civilization, too.　

T：A wall carving of a person who was kicking a ball was discovered in ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome.　

H：We introduced about ancient history. Masashi, what do you think about ancient history?　

M：I ‘m surprised that soccer began such a long time ago.　

T：Next, we will tell you about modern times.　

H：“Calcio” was played in fifteen century Italy.　

T：This competition was played all over Europe by the end of modern times.　

H：However, it was out of fashion by the Industrial Revolution.　

T：After this, something big occurred which relates to soccer.　

H：First, football was introduced as recreation in public schools in England.　

T：Then, it developed into a modern sport.　

H：Next, the Cambridge rules were drafted in Cambridge University in 1846.　

T：This became the foundational rules of soccer.　

M：That’s the first I’ve heard of this.

H：A meeting for unifying the rules were held in London in 1863.　

T：Football Association(FA) was established by Public School representative.　

H：Later in the same year, the first game was played using the new unified rules in England.

T：Soccer in English Public School spread each region around England.　

M：The first soccer game in the FA cup was held in England in 1872.　

H：It became model of a cup game in many countries and regions.　

T：Soccer developed further after 1900.　

H：Soccer became a regular event of London Olympic Games in 1908.

T：FIFA was organized in 1904 and the FIFA world cup started in 1930.　

H：Like this, soccer developed rapidly.

M：What did soccer continue developing?

T：It is easy to prepare tools and remember rules.　

H：We introduced about history before the war. Finally, we will show you about history after the war.　

T：In 1970, There was a movement to involve women in soccer.　

M：In 1991, FIFA held the first woman’s world cup. And later in 1996, woman’s soccer was authorized as a regular event in the Atlanta Olympic Games.

H：In addition, soccer for physically handicapped person developed in the end of twentieth century.　

T：Like this, it took a long time to reach the game we know as soccer today.　

M：Really? Did it develop quickly? I know that soccer developed gradually.

H：Now, soccer spread all over the world. Especially, Latin America and Europe.　

T：In addition, in countries where economic standards and education standards are still developing, soccer has become really important.　

M：How about at present?

H：At present, soccer has evolved as a sport which is loved by people regardless of age.

T：Moreover, almost all countries have an organized national team.　

M：How many countries have teams?　

H：Soccer association has 209 countries and regions joined FIFA.　

M：How many people belong to it?

T：The number of people is over two hundred and seventy million.　

H：The FIFA world cup, which is held by FIFA, is called “soccer festival”.　

T：Furthermore, it is said that it is the largest sporting event which even exceed the Olympics.　

M：We can say that soccer is one of the most famous sports in the world.

H：What do you think about soccer’s future, Tatsuya?　

T：I can notice the new side and charm by learning about the history. How about you, Masashi?　

M：I can know that soccer is a sport which is loved by many people. And you, Hiroki?　

H：We wish soccer will spread all over the world even more than it already has.　

T：I think that’s all for today.　

M：Thanks for listening to KSU Student Podcast.　

H：We hope you have learned something new.

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Episode 018 - What do you know about Lupin the 3rd?

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H: I think that’s all for today. Thanks for listening to KSU Student Podcast. We hope you have learned something new. This is Hiroki,
K: And this is Kohei. How are you doing?
H: I watch Lupin the 3rd recently. Do you know Lupin the 3rd?
K: Of course. I watch too. I love Lupin the 3rd. Do you know that Lupin the 3rd was broadcasted in the past?
H: Yes. It started in 1971, isn’t it?
K: Uh-huh. Also Sseason2 was broadcasted, Season3 ended in1985.
H: Uh-huh. It has pasted 30 years since Season3 had ended.
K: By the way, which movie do you like?
H: I like castle of Cagliostro.
K: Wow! It is a masterpiece. It was made by Hayao Miyazaki.
H: Oh! It is similar to pieces of Hayao Miyazaki. For example, castle of Cagliostro’s heroine, Claris resembles NAUSICCA-OF THE VALLEY OF THE WIND’S NAUSICAA’S heroine, Nausicaa.
K: Castle of Cagliostro’s aircrafts resemble NAUSICAA’s aircraafts too.
H: Which character do you like?
K: I like Mine Fujiko. She is beautiful. Her measurements are 99-55-88.
H: Oh! Nice body! The same figures.
K: Lupin the 3rd author, Monkey Punch said, “Easy to memorize”. Do you know that Lupin’s hair was long originally?
H: No, I don’t. Why?
K: It is troublesome for Monkey Punch to drow main character every time. So Lupin’s hair became short.
H: I just remember now. I have heard that first Lupin had resembled Jigen Daisuke.
K: Which character do you like?
H: I like Jigen Daisuke.
K: Wow! Do you know his weakpoint?
H: Of course. He can’t shot without his hat.
K: You know him well.
H: What charm of Season4?
K: A new character appearing.
H: Rebecca?
K: Yes. Lupin is often twisted her.
H: The Stage of Season4 is San Marino in Italy, isn’t it?
K: So it is. Lupin the 3rd is popular in Italy. Italian like Lupin the 3rd especially compared with the world.
H: Really? Why?
K: Even if Lupin is betrayed by Fujiko every time, he loves her. I guess Italian are moved by Lupin’s spirit.
H: Another charm?
K: Um… Three decades later, the paint pictures developed.
H: I watched “Sukkiri”. It was a feature program of Lupin the 3rd I heard that the opening is excellent.
K: What is the opening like?
H: It can be seen in 3D without 3D glasses.
K: Oh! It’s wonderful. The backgrounds of them are drawn by hand, aren’t them?
H: Yes. I hope for future developments.
K: Now that you mention it, the end is sung by Sayuri Ishikawa.
H: She sings “Amagigoe”, doesn’t she?
K: Yes, She appear in ending as a character.
H: That’s great. Sayuri Ishikawa’s character is a must see.
   Listener! Do you find charm of Lupin the 3rd.
K: Please watch if you are interested.
H: Thanks for listening to KSU Student Podcast. We hope you have learned something new.

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Episode 017 - Aliens and UFOs

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A:  Hello, everyone.  My name is Kenta and this is Atsuya. This is KSU Student Podcast. How are you doing?

B:  I'm sleepy, because I didn't sleep yesterday.  How are you?

A: I'm not sleepy.  I'm fine. What were you doing last night?

B: I was looking for an unidentified flying object on the Internet.

A: I don't know it.  What is it?

B: It is a UFO.  Do you know UFOs?

A: Of course.  It is very famous and mysterious.

B: Yea.  Have you ever seen a UFO?

A: No, i haven't.  Have you seen it?

B: No, I haven't seen it yet. However I believe in UFOs, so I will see a UFO someday.  You may see a UFO, if you believe in them.

A: Hmm. . . , but I don't believe in them.

B: Oh, however you should have seen a lot of UFO on TV. And actually a UFO has been seen by many people. Nevertheless, you still don’t believe, do you?

A: No, I don’t.

B: Well, Do you believe in space alien?

A: I don’t believe in them either, but I hope that E. T.  exists. Because I like the movie “E. T. ”

B: What is E. T. ? What kind of this space alien?

A: E. T.  is a good alien.  This movie is very famous.  You should see it.

B:  OK, I will see it.  I want to go to TSUTAYA right now. So please tell me other good alien movie.

A: Oh. . . TSUTAYA. I like GEO.

B: I like GEO too, so please tell me a good alien movie.

A: Well. . . , for example, “Star Wars”, “Transformers”, “Men in Black”.

B: Wow so many movies, but I don't know “Transformers”.

A: “Transformers” is an action movie.  This movie was a big hit. This movie has four movies in the series. The director is Michael Bay.  He is very famous.

B: Thank you.  I will see it. By the way, Do you know UMA?

A: No, What is it?

B: UMA means “Unidentified Mysterious Animal”. For example, “Nessie”, “Tsuchinoko” and “Big foot”.

A: Oh, I know “Nessie” and “Tsuchinoko”, but I don't know a “Big foot”.

B: “Big foot” is found in the Rockies. Their height is 2 meters~3 meters and Weight is 200 kg~300 kg. And their footprints are 45 centimeters. They looks like Ape-man or gorilla.

A: Wow, I didn't know it.  Thank you for teaching.

B: What do you think about UMA?

A: I don't believe in them.  Is this an urban legend?

B: I don't think so, because Coelacanth wasn't believed in for a long time. However Coelacanth existed. So, maybe “Nessie” existed.

A: Wow, It might be so. That's all for today.  I hope you learned something new today. Thank you for listening.

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Episode 016 - Japanese Baseball League: A Short History

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M: My name is Masahisa and this is Kazuya.
K: Yes, I am Kazuya. This is KSU student podcast.
M: How have you been recently? You look like so tired.
K: Ah...Yes, I am very tired because I cheered for my favorite baseball team. I love Chiba Lotte Marines. Chiba Lotte's baseball style is solid and daring. Chiba Lotte did Giant killing in this year's climax series. My favorite player is Hideaki Wakui. He got an award for being the winningest pitcher.
M: Oh...really? It's very wonderful. In fact, I like baseball, too. My favorite player is Shintarou Fujinami in Hanshin Tigers. His fast ball is so fast. I was very excited by his fast ball.
K: I think so too. He is the representative pitcher of japan. I am surprised that he is stll 21 years old.

M: By the way, do you know, the real history about the Japanese baseball league?
K: Oh...sorry, I don't know. Please tell me about it.
M: Of course!! Japan's baseball league was established in February 5th in 1936. This league had two teams in those day. The two team’s names were Tokyo Kyojin and Osaka Tigers.
K: Sorry? Is the Osaka Tigers the same as the Hanshin Tigers?
M: Oh...that's right! This team changed its name in 1940. 6 teams increased in 12 teams and 12 teams divided into two leagues in 1949. This reason make model on Major league.
K: What team was there in 1949?
M: There was Yomiuri Giants, Hankyu Braves, Daiei Stars, Nankai Hawks, Chunichi Dragons, Osaka Tigers, Tokyu Flyers, Taiyou Rovins.
K: I understand. Is there the women’s professional baseball league in japan?
M: Yes, the women’s professional baseball league exists. The women’s professional baseball began in 2009. The women’s baseball club of the high school increased under the influence of women’s professional baseball league.
K: It's great. I wish the women’s professional baseball become a popular more than before. Is there the independent league?
M: Of course. Shikoku island league began in 2005. There are many leagues now. Recently, Kyuji Fujikawa of a famous professional baseball player belonged, to the independent league.
K: Is it true? I am surprised.
M: There is other famous baseball player.
Recently, there are many baseball player transferring for professional baseball league from the independent leagues. There is a player of Chiba Lotte Marines from independent league.
K: I did not know it. I will check it other day. Thank you Masahisa. I am happy to know about Japan's baseball history. It was very fun. By the way, why do you know the information of the baseball history? I think that you did not know the baseball very much.
M: My grandfather liked baseball so I heard a story by him. I went to the baseball stadium together.
K: So you know a lot about baseball. I want to go to the baseball game with you.
M: I think so too.
K: Hey Masahisa, shall we go to the baseball game together next Sunday?
M: Sorry, I am busy on Sunday.
K: Oh...How about on Saturday?
M: Sound good! I am looking forward to going to the baseball game.


K: That's all for today, I hope you learned something new.　Thanks for listening to KSU student podcast.
M: See you, bye.

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Episode 015 - What Should you do in Kyoto?

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Yukiko: Hi, my name is Yukiko and this is Mayu. This is KSU student Podcast. How have you been recently?
Mayu: Hmm. . . I went sightseeing last weekend.
Y: I see. Where did you go?
M: I took a special train in Kyoto!
Y: Special train?
M: Yes. It is JR Sagano Railroad.
Y: Sagano Railroad? It is very local train! Why is it good?
M: Do you like colored leaves? If you ride this train at this time, you can enjoy seeing nice view!
Y: Wow!
M: Many people know Arashiyama for good colored leaves spot. So, they forget this place.
Y: I see.  It is a little-known hot spot!
M: That's right. This train runs in a special area. So, you can see people who enjoy going down stream on boats, many kinds of birds, and colored leaves.
Y: Wonderful! I think the air is good, too.
M: Of course. Everything is good.
Y: Kyoto is a wonderful place, and it has great food as well.
M: Yes. I like green tea, so I’m looking for a green tea sweets shop. Do you have a shop which you recommend?
Y: Yes.  Do you know Tsujiri? This shop is famous for green tea parfait.
M: I know! I have been there before.  It is also popular with foreigners.
Y: That’s right.  Well, how about Jouvencelle?
M: I don’t know it.  What kind of shop?
Y: This is a confectionery shop which uses Japanese ingredients.
M: That’s sounds good! Where is this place?
Y: There is one close to Yasaka Shrine.  I recommend the green tea fondue there.
M: The green tea fondue? What’s this?
Y: It’s when you dip fruits and dumplings in green tea chocolate sauce.
M: Wow, that’s great! I want to go there next.
Y: You should try to go, but be careful.  It’s very popular, so it’s sold out immediately.
M: Well I have to get up early.
Y: Yes.  I hope you like there. I think that's all for today.
M: Thanks for listening to KSU Podcast.
Y: We hope you have learned something new.

 

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Episode 014 - Are You an Ultimate BigBang Fan?

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A: Hello, everyone. We are BIGBANG lover and KSU students. My name is Alane and Misaki. This is KSU podcast. Did you go to BIGBANG 's concert the other day, Misaki?

M: Of course. It was very exciting. My favorite song is HaruHaru. How about you?

A: Me too. Especially , G-DRAGON is very cool! BIGBANG is the best music in recent years is BANG BANG BANG. Who do you like among BIGBANG 's members?

M: I love SOL, because he is a very good dancer. I want to be a dancer like him. He is very cool.

A: We love G-DRAGON and SOL, too. But, we don't know a lot of information about BIGBANG 's members.

M: I agree and I want to know more. Let's look it up.

A: First, G-DRAGON. He is the leader in this group. His high tone voice is his characteristic. He is also a song writer and composer. His real name is Jiyon. The "yon" in "Jiyon" means dragon. So, his stage name is G-DRAGON. Next, VI. He is in charge of the vocals and he is the youngest member. His stage name is Sunli. "Sunli" means victory in Korean. So, VI means victory. His special ability is Japanese.

M: Next, SOL, whose name mean "the sun god". His special ability is dancing. He wants to be a very good dancer like "Michael Jackson". DLITE whose name means "delight". He is very funny and his Japanese is very good, so he's always talking in the concerts. His singing voice is good too. TOP whose name means "everything No.1". He's a very good looking guy and he is a very good actor. He appears a lot of movies.

A: I've learned some new information about BIGBANG. I like them more and more.

M: I'm interested in other members, but SOL is the best. Sure enough, BIGBANG is the best group. Thanks for listening. We hope you learned something new today.

 

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Episode 013 - Pets: Dogs vs. Cats

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R: RYOHEI A: AYAKA
R: Hi
A: Hi
R: My name is Ryohei. And, This is Ayaka. How are things going lately?
A: Sure. Great! How about you?
R: Good! Do you have a pet?
A: Yes! I have a cat.
R: Nice! I have a dog. Today we're going to talk about cats and dogs.
A: Ok!
R: Why are you like a cat?
A: Cat live freedom.  I like that.
R: I see.  Why do you have a cat?
A: I want to heal in a home.
R: Cat is not take out for a walk.
A: Cat is glow easy because run loose.
R: What do you have a kind of cat?
A: It type of "メインクーン". That is take to human easy.
R: That was why you decided to"メインクーン".
A: Yes.  Why do you like a dog?
R: Dog is clever and likes people.
A: I see. Dog can many performance. Why do you have a dog?
R: When take a dog out for a walk, I can exercise together.
A: That sound's good!
R: Luckily, I am excellent health.
A: Sounds good!
R: Please come in contact with dog.
A: Yes, Please come in contact with cat.
R: Yes. How about see each other's pet?
A: Nice!
R: Let's go! I think that's all for today.  Thanks for listening to KSU student podcast.
We hope you have learned something now.

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Episode 012 - Sightseeing in Kyoto in the Fall

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Haruna: Hallo. This is Haruna.

Akemi: And, this is Akemi.

H: Recently, it has become cold,　hasn’t it?

A: Yeah, especially in the morning and night.

H: When I go to school, I put on a coat and a muffler.

A: Me too.

H: By the way, when I saw the word “autumn”, what do you imagine?

A: Autumn? Umm…I will think about colored leaves.

H: Really? I like to see colored leaves, too.

A: Do you know any famous spots to see colored leaves?

H: I recommend you to visit Kyoto Gosho Palace.

A: We can enter this place for free, can’t we?

H: Yes, but we can do things outside the buildings.

A: How can we enter inside the buildings?

H: In spring and autumn, we can enter inside without offering during some special days.

  However, this year, it is past the time!

A: Oh, that’s a pity. Can we go there by train?

H: Yes, if you use the train, you get off at Imadegawa station or Marutamachi station.

A: Oh, it is convenient.

H: Actually, this park is managed by the Imperial Household Agency, so anytime is beautiful. We can eat lunch while looking at a beautiful view!

A: Really? It sound interesting.

H: If I have a chance, I want to do it with my friends.

   Then…Do you know another good place to see colored leaves?

A: Yes. I recommend you to go to temples.

H In Kyoto, there are a lot of temples and shrines. Which temple do you recommend?

A: I will tell you about Kodaiji temple. Do you know Kodaiji temple?

H: No.

A: It is located in Higashiyamaku: the east side of Kyoto. If you go there, you can see a pond surrounded by a lot of trees. It is so beautiful.

H: That sounds great.

A: Yes. When the illumination event is held in this temple, we need special admission. But I think it is worth going.

H: I know that Kiyomizu temple is in Higashiyama.

A: Kiyomizu temple also holds illumination events from November 14th to December 6th.

H: What time is this event held?

A: From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. We need 400 yen to see illumination. A child is the half price of an adult.

H: I think it is a little cheap. Maybe Kiyomizu temple should take money from tourists.

A: I think so, too.

H: I have never been there, so I want to go with you.

A: Thank you. Oh, time is over!

H: Really?

A: Yes. Thank you very much for listening!

H: If you want to visit shrines or temples, I think you should search carefully. Thank you very much, too!

A: We hope you learned something new today.

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Episode 011 - 80's and 90's Video Game History

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A: Hello, everyone. My name is Akihiko Okenari and this is Sota Nishino. How have you been recently? How are you doing, Sota?
B: I am sleepy. I went to bed at 2 o'clock.
A: 2 o'clock? ....
B: How about you?
A: I'm hungry. I want to eat lunch.
B: What do you want to eat?
A: I want to eat curry rice.
B: It's very delicious.
A: Today we're going to talk about game's history?
B: Hmm. I know the major names of games, but I don't know about that.
A: OK. I know a little about that. It's too large to explain about game's history, so I'll tell you major information.
B: Yeah.
A: First, The Space Invader appeared in 1978. That was very popular. In Japan, the buildings for playing that was built. They were filled by many people. That was social incident.
B: Really? That's very amazing! I wanted to play it, too.
A: This is just the beginning. In 1980's, the Pakkman appeared. Do you know?
B: Of course. He is a character of Namco. He appeared" PIXELS". He is so cute.
A: Cute? Hmm. O.K. He is cute. Did you watch that?
B: No, not yet, but I want to.
A: Aha, me, too. Pakkman has been very popular now. Pakkman has been very popular now. But in 1980's, more popular hard appeared. It's Family Computer! 
B: All Japanese people know it. That is very historical in Japanese pop culture. Famous game soft introduced for it. Dragon Quest, Mario Brothers, and so on. I wanted to play them, but can't play them, but can't play now, right?
A: No, we can play them.
B: What? How to do it?
A: We can download them by Internet. They are sold at Online Store of Wii.
B: That's very wonderful! I want next generation's people to play them.
A: Yeah, I think so, too. Now, I think we talked about 1980's game-history, right?
B: Yeah That's no problem.
A: OK,so I'll talk 1990's history easily. 
B: Got it.
A: Pocket Monster is good example. Red and Green are sold in 1990's. They were very popular. I selected Hitokage from first monsters. How about you?
B: I selected Zenigame 
A: Oh, I lose .OK. In 1990's, the famous Game machine was sold. Do you know?
B: Hmm... Sorry, I don't know. What's that?
A: It's Play Station. It's introduced by SONY. Its image quality was very break through and beautiful. Final Fantasy 7 is good examples.
B: SONY's technique is very good. Play Station 3 and 4 have more beautiful image quality.
The modern games are very interesting.
A: Yeah. The modern games are based on classical games. We can have hope in the future of video games.
B: I think that's all for today. Thanks for listening to KSU Student Podcast. We hope you have learned something new.

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Episode 010 - Long Lost Secrets of Doraemon's Tools

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A: My name is Yuto and this is Shogo. How have you been recently?
B: I'm fine. How about you.A: I'm fine too.
B: Today we are going to talk about "DORAEMON". Hey, Yuto. Did you know comic writer who drew "DORAEMON"?
A: I don't know. Who?
B: It's "Fujiko, F, Fujio". He is very famous in japan and drew many comics.
A: That's great. What comic did he draw?
B: For example,.....
A: I know these comics. I used to watch "Kiteretsu daihyakka"(キテレツ大百科) on TV when I was elementary school student. I think that there are no person who don't know these comics.
B: I see. By the way, if you can get a tool which appear in an animated cartoon, what do you have your choice?
A: If I get a DORAEMON's tool, I want to get a "DOKODEMO door"(どこでもドア).I will use the door to go to tourist spot in the world. For example, I want to go Egypt. Because I want to watch Pyramid and Sphinx. In addition, I want to go to Disneyland. I haven't ever been there. I think that I warp toilet in Disney land with a DOKODEMO door. I don't have to spend money to enter Disneyland!
B: Oh. You are bad. You should pay money to enter. I want to go to Egypt too! Incidentally, I think "TAKEKOPUTAA"(タケコプター）such as a small propeller plane is attractive tool. We can fly only put TAKEKOPUTAA on our head. YOU don't need brake, accelerator, even the preparatory time. Moreover it doesn't make a noise! Because as soos as rotate the propeller, your body come up to the surface. Honestly itis not sound realistic. Such as a small tool cannot make human fly. Also, there is a danger of burden on the neck. This is a problem which should be improved. Anyway, TAKEKOPUTAA give me a sense of the romance. When I was a child, I wished to get it somehow.
A: I really understand your feelings. Everybody hopes to fly like a bird.
As we have explained, DORAEMON was our admiration and even now, it remains just the same as before.
B: As time lacking for a full explanation, We will talk it another time.
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Episode 009 - Best Places to See Fall Leaves in Kansai!

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N: My name is Narumi. This is Miyu.

M: This is KSU Student podcast.

N: Our major is life science. Well, have you finished the biology homework yet?

M: I haven’t finished yet. This homework is difficult.

N: I think so too. Homework become harder than spring season.

M: The experiment began from a second semester. Our homework is gradually increasing.

N: I feel uneasy about what happens after we become second graders. But it is a useful thing and I will do my best in the future.

M: Let’s do our best and help each other. Well, recently, you’ve seen that there are decorations of colored leaves in shopping centers, haven’t you?

N: Yes, I have. I feel that the present season is autumn. So, today we’re going to talk about Autumn colored leaves spots in the kinki district.

M: It is the season of colored leaves now. Did you go to some places to see the changing leaves?

N: Not yet.

M: Then let’s go together. I brought a brochure.

N: I want to go to the spot to see beautiful colored leaves. Look! There’s a ranking in the brochure.

M: Wow it’s so beautiful. The first place is Odaigahara in Nara. Now is exactly the right time for colored leaves.

N: But, it’s a little far for us.

M: I see… Then what do you think about going to Arashiyama. It’s in Kyoto.

N: I’ve been to Arashiyama several times. There are many famous places surrounded by colored leaves and I can walk around while eating food from the area. We can enjoy Arashiyama all day.

M: That sounds like fun. But the second rank place is Metasekoia. It’s a row of trees in Shiga.

N: Yeah I want to go there because I feel that this place is very beautiful.

M: But that place is in Shiga. How do we get there?

N: The place takes one hour from Kyoto station. So shall we go for a drive?

M: Thank you. I’ll bring a homemade lunch for us.

N: We’re like a couple! I want to go there with my boyfriend.

M: Surely. Let’s try really hard so we can find a boyfriend by Christmas.

N: That’s all for today.

M: I hope you learned something new. Thanks for listening.

 

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Episode 008 - Doraemon Science

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A: My name is Ryosuke and this is Takuya.

　 This is KSU student Podcast.

   How are you doing?

B: I’m fine because Podcast is so fun.

   How about you?

A: I’m good.

   Today we are talking about “Doraemon science”.

   Do you know Doraemon?

B: Of course. It is a very famous Japanese comic. This comic was written

by Fujiko・F・Fujio.

A: That’s right!! Well, do you know “Himitsudougu”?

B: Yes! “Himitsudougu” is Doraemon’s item. It is convenient and funny.

   I want it for example “Takecopter”. “Takecopter” is easy and useful. It attaches to your head and you can fly.

A: I know. It is interesting but it has some problem.

B: Really? Why?!

A: First, we are caught in a traffic jam because there are no rules about traffic in the sky.

   If you are involved in a traffic accident, you will probably be seriously hurt!

B: I see, but if we make some rules, then sky traffic will be safe.

A: That’s a great idea but it has some more problems, too.

   Second, “Takecopter” is rechargeable. I think that your electric bill will be really high.

   It is the most dangerous of all transportation.

B: You’re right. Well, I think that “Himitudougu” can’t be realized.

A: I also thought so, but some “Himitudougu” can be realized.

   I think that the most interesting item is “Self-Shogi.”.

B: What’s that?

A: “Self-Shogi” is shogi machine. You can play shogi with a machine.

B: Sounds good!! I like playing shogi and my hobby is shogi. Sometimes I get bored because I can’t play shogi alone.

A: I see. I like playing chess but it can’t play alone. I think that “Self-Shogi” is a useful and interesting item.

B: That’s true. I want to buy it. Can I buy it somewhere?

A: There is a company called FuzizeroX. They have a project but you can’t buy it.

B: That’s bad. But the company project is interesting. Do they have any other projects?

A: It has more two project. “Bouenn megaphone” and “Sitsunai ryokouki”.

B: That’s funny. How about those?

A: “Bouennmegaphone” is a megaphone. You can talk to people from far away.

B: It’s nice.

A: “Situnairyokouki” is a planetarium in your house.

B: I like it. I can take a trip anywhere in my house. Right?

A: Yes! You can travel anywhere for example Tokyo, New York, or Paris.

B: That’s great! The company is great job.

A: I see. I hope to market all “Himitudougu” from “Doraemon” will be realized in the future.

B: That’s wonderful. I hope so too.

A: That’s all for today.

B: We hope you learned something new today. Thank you for listening.

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Episode 007 - Prefecture Battle! Kochi vs. Shiga

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Honoka: My name is Honoka and this is Hinata. This is KSU Student Podcast. How have you been recently?

 

Hinata: Sure. Pretty good! How about you?

 

Honoka: I’ve been fine! What did you do last weekend?

 

Hinata: As you know, the “Koyama-festival” was held last weekend in KSU. Then my badminton circle set up a refreshment stand and I helped at it.

 

Honoka: What did you sell?

 

Hinata: I sold frankfurter. It was so hard, but all of my circle members worked hard together, so I had a really good time.

 

Honoka: Sounds great! Cooperating with friends gives a sense of achievement.

 

Hinata: That’s right!

 

Honoka: I want to meet my local friends.

 

Hinata: What’s this all of a sudden? Why?

 

Honoka: Because I was a member of the futsal team when I was a junior high school student, so I’m reminded of that time when it comes to teamwork.

 

Hinata: Oh, I see.

 

Honoka: So, today, we’re going to talk about each others hometown. Hey Hinata, what is your favorite point of your hometown?

 

Hinata: My hometown is Kochi. Then Kochi has so many nice places and good points. First, there is rich nature, so the water and air is so good!

 

Honoka: Oh, your hometown seems like a country town.

 

Hinata: Yeah, you are right, but I love my home town. How about your prefecture, Honoka?

 

Honoka: Well, My hometown is Shiga. Shiga has so many nice places and good points. First, there is rich nature, so water and air is so good, too!

 

Hinata: Oh, I se…?! Hey, wait a minute!

 

Honoka: What?

 

Hinata: You copied all of my words!! I want you to tell me some more different things about Shiga, OK?

 

Honoka: Sorry, haha. Speaking of Shiga, it has Lake Biwa. It’s like the sea. The water for most of the Kinki area is sent from Lake Biwa. You must not make fun of Lake Biwa!

 

Hinata: Wow! The people of Shiga prefecture are scary :)

 

Honoka: No! We are very kind!

 

Hinata: Really? Ok, I trust you. Do you have more good points?

 

Honoka: There is a famous castle, “Hikone castle.” We can meet “Hikonyan”!! Cherry trees are beautiful in spring. But, some stairs at the castle are so hard.

 

Hinata: I see, it is hard for me to go up long stairs. Oh! Kochi also has castle! It is “Kochi Castle.”

 

Honoka: These are such local topics! I don’t know. Is there a more famous place?

 

Hinata: I think so too. Well, oh, Kochi has beautiful seas! One of the most famous sea is “Katsura-Hama.” There is a statue of Ryoma Sakamoto. Ryoma Sakamoto is a famous man of noble ideals in the Edo era.

 

Honoka: Wow! I love the sea and I want to see the beautiful sea!

 

Hinata: Oh, really? Thanks! It is inferior to Lake Biwa in fame, but I think it is superior to Lake Biwa in beauty.

 

Honoka: You really loves your home town, right?

 

Hinata: Of course! But today, I am glad to hear a lot of new things about Shiga.

 

Honoka: Thanks! Ok, I think that each of our prefecture are nice places! That’s all for today. Thank you for listening. We hope you learned something new today.

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Episode 006 - Spooky and Haunted Spots in Kyoto!

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A: Hello! This is KSU student podcast. My name is Kazuki and this is Yuki.
B: Hello. What’s up Kazuki?
A: I’m a bit chilly…
B: Really? You should go to the hospital!
A: No! Don’t worry. I haven’t caught a bad cold!
B: What? Why do you feel a chill?
A: Hmm… I think the cause is “Psychic spot” I went there last night.
B: Psychic spot? What is that?
A: That is very scary place. Maybe there are many ghosts.
B: Ghost? No kidding!? Where is it?
A: There are many psychic spots in Kyoto.
　　For example, Midoroga-ike. This is a famous psychic spot.
B: I know this pond, but that is common place.
A: Have you been to it at night?
B: No. I always go to sleep at 8 o’clock.
A: The night Midorogaike is very, very scary.
　　Here is one such episodes.
　　One night, a taxi driver picked up a woman.
　　She said, “Please go to Midorogaike” Driver said, “OK”
　　After that, the car arrived at the destination, and driver looked back at her.
　　But there was nobody in the seat…
B: Why!? Where did she go? It is free riding!!
A: I think that is unbelievable too…
　　But it was an actual incident. It appeared in the Asahi-shinbun.
B: Oh my god… But I became interested in Psychic spot!
　　Do you have another story? I want to hear more about the Psychic spots!
A: Ok. Next, let’s talk about “Kibune-jinja Shrine”
B: Eh? That is the tourist spot, isn’t it?
A: Yes, that is a famous spot. But actually, that is the birthplace of Ushi no Koku Mairi.
B: What is it? I don’t know.
A: Ushi no Koku Mairi is an occult art.
　　Also, there are people who do this art now.
B: If I meet this man, what becomes of me?
A: You always go to sleep at 8, don’t you?
B: Yes,Yes! It is nothing to do with me!
A: Finally, let’s talk about “Kiyotaki Tunnel”
　　It is the most frightening spot in the Kyoto.
　　There are various rumours.
　　For example, a woman who is wearing white clothes emerges at night.
B: That’s very scary… But I have nothing to do…
　　Good heavens! My watch is broken! What time is it now!?
A: 12 o’clock at night! Why don’t we go to Kiyotaki Tunnel?
B: I would rather not!!
A: That’s all for today. We hope you learned something.
B: Thanks for listening!!

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Episode 005 - What do you know about Track and Field?

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A: Hi Takuya! How are you?

B: Hi Kodai! I'm good. How about you?

A: I'm pretty good. Hey! What did you do yesterday?

B: Yesterday? I was running at an athletics stadium.

A: Why did you do that?

B: I felt like running for the first time in a long time.  I was a member of track and field club when I was younger.

A: Oh really? So, what is your event?

B: I used to take part in event of 400m dash and 100m dash.

A: Amazing! Do you like running?

B: Yes, of course. I really like running. How about you?

A: I don't like running.

B: Why?

A: Because it makes me tired.

B: But it's good for your health.

A: Well, indeed. By the way, do you have any track and field athlete to look up to?

B: Yes, I respect Usain Bolt. He’s really something! No one can match his speed.

A: You really respect him, right?

B: Yeah.

A: Hey? Do you know about the history of track and field?

B: I know only a little about it.

A: Tell me about something.

B: Well then, What should I talk about.....hmmm. Oh, By the way. Do you know origin of track and field?

A: No, I don't, tell me please.

B: It's said that the origin of track and field is in Ancient Greece around 776 B.C.

A: What a surprise!

B: Track and Field was introduced into Japan by the British in the Meiji era. 

 Japanese took part in the Olympic Games for the first time in Stockholm in 1912.

A: You know that very well!

B: Are you interested in that?

A: A little, so when will the next Olympic be held?

B: It will be held in 2016 in Rio de Janeiro.

A: Oh, I see. What about Olympics in Japan?

B: Japan is the host country for the Olympic Games in 2020.
  I'm looking forward to the Tokyo Olympics. How about you?

A: I'm also looking forward to it.

B: I expect much of Bolt!

A: Me too.

B: Well, I think that is all for today’s podcast.

A: We hope you have learned something new today.

B: Thanks for listening.

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Episode 004 - What do you know about NMB48?

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Y: My name is Yoko and this is Ayana.This is KSU podcast.
A: How have you been recently?
Y: Well, I haven't been anything lately, because I am busy.
A: That's too bad.
Y: Did you go anywhere?
A: I went to Osaka for handshake section of NMB48.It was very fun.
Y: That's interesting. Which of NMB48 do you like best?
A: Hmm…I like Yamaoto Sayaka the best.
Did you know Yamaoto Sayaka?
Y: Yes. What do you like about her?
A: She is very cute and good at singing.
It is her dream to become a singer-songwriter think she will become a singer song writer sometime.
Y: Oh, I see. What is she like?
A: She is friendly to everyone. I had met only three times, but she remembered me. I was very surprised about that and I was very glad. So, she is popular with every generation. It is the most difficult to meet her    
on AKB48 group.
Y: Oh, that's great. I really want to try to meet her.
A: I recommend it.
Y: Thank you for listening. Good bye.

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Episode 003 - Soccer Chat: FC Barcelona rules the pitch!

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Kenji: Hello and welcome to the KSU student podcast.
       My name is Kenji and this is Reo.

Reo: From now, we will talk about FC Barcelona in this episode.
     Please listen to our talking.

Kenji: Hello Reo. 
       How are you doing?

Reo: Hello Kenji. 
     I'm tired, because I'm very busy recently.
     For example, studying and working.
     How are you doing?

Kenji: Yeah, very good!
       Because it was decided that I could go to Yokohama to see an FC Barcelona game in December.

Reo: Really?
     It's good news for you.
     But sorry...
     I don't know very much about soccer.
     FC Barcelona is the team to which Lionel Messi belongs, isn't it?

Kenji: Yes, it is.
       I think that he is the most famous soccer player in the world.

Reo: I think so too.
     I feel so energetic.
     It's enviable that you can see him for me.

Kenji: But, there are two pieces of bad news for me.

Reo: What are they?

Kenji: The first news is that Messi was injured last month.
       He will be out for two months.
       If medical treatment proceed as scheduled, he would be in time for the December game.

Reo: Oh, Good for you.

Kenji: The other news is that Messi and his father must stand trial for tax fraud charges.

Reo: Wow, are you sure?

Kenji: Yes. 
       But, they insist on their innocence.

Reo: I believe that they are innocent, too.
     But, if they are guilty, what will happen?

Kenji: If that's true, Messi can't participate in games for one year.

Reo: One year?
     Oh, That's serious.
     I hope that you can see him in December.

Kenji: Thank you.

Reo: Not only he, but many good players belong to FC Barcelona, don’t they?

Kenji: Yeah, of course.

Reo: Especially among them, who is your favorite player?

Kenji: Well...
       My favorite player is Luis Suarez.

Reo: Oh, I don't know him.
     Would you tell me about him?

Kenji: OK!
       Suarez is one of the best strikers in the world.
       But, he is very crazy.

Reo: Why?

Kenji: He sometimes bites players of opposing team during the game.

Reo: He bites them?
     That's interesting!

Kenji: I'm looking forward to being able to see his play.
       I can hardly wait for December!

Reo: Who are you going with?

Kenji: Yeah, I'm going to go with my friend.
       I often play soccer with him.

Reo: Oh, sounds good!

Kenji: There are a lot of fans of FC Barcelona in Japan.
       I think that a lot of people will come to see the game on the day.

Reo: I think so too.
     Please get an FC Barcelona’s player's autograph, if possible.

Kenji: Hmm...
       That's very difficult.
       But, I will buy it, if you want a souvenir.

Reo: Oh, Thank you!
     I want it!
     I hope that watching the soccer match will become a lifelong memory for you.

Kenji: Thank you!

Reo: You're welcome.

Kenji: Well, I think is all for today’s podcast. I hope you learned something new today.

Reo: Thanks for listening.

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