japanese language

The Japanese language, like any other language, has a rich inventory of witty and useful proverbs.

In this short episode, show host Kyota Ko explains the meaning and cultural background behind the proverb 及ばぬ鯉の滝登り "Waterfall climbs of feeble Koi".

Check out The Metro-classic Japanese Blog and Instagram for more fun content on Japanese culture.

Director Ryusuke Hamaguchi stops by to discuss his Silver Bear-winning film, Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy, in another bilingual conversation, this time in Japanese. He discusses the power dynamics within relationships, his preference for female characters as protagonists, and the way moving vehicles drive people closer to the truth.

The Japanese language, like any other language, has a rich inventory of witty and useful proverbs.

In this short episode, show host Kyota Ko explains the meaning and cultural background behind the proverb 虎穴に入らずんば孤児を得ず "No entry into a tiger's den brings about no capture of its cub."

Check out The Metro-classic Japanese Blog and Instagram for more fun content on Japanese culture.

In this episode, Doug and Jennifer dive into one of the largest barriers of diving deeper into Japan and its culture: the Japanese language. They discuss the basics of how the language works, how they began learning Japanese, and  useful tools to aid you on your Japanese language journey.  Halfway through the episode, Doug and Jennifer are joined by Saeko Yatsuka-Jensen, a Japanese professor at Tulane University, to discuss her tips and tricks for learning Japanese, overcoming the major hurdles, and staying motivated on your journey.

The Japanese language, like any other language, has a rich inventory of witty and useful proverbs.

In this short episode, show host Kyota Ko explains the meaning and cultural background behind the Japanese proverb 女心と秋の空 "The minds of women and the autumn sky."

Check out The Metro-classic Japanese Blog and Instagram for more fun content on Japanese culture.

Amy talks with Dr. Judith Pascoe in her office on the campus of Florida State University while a Brontëesque storm rages outside their window. Pascoe discusses aspects of her book On the Bullet Train with Emily Brontë: Wuthering Heights in Japan. A fun, engaging read, Dr. Pascoe deliberates on some of the 20 or so Japanese interpretations of the novel, including translations, manga versions, and the reenactment by the Takarazuka all-female theater in Japan and even offers up some unique Japanese-language learning tips. 

Recorded on July 6, 2018.

To see her book and others discussed in the podcast, go to the Books on Asia website at: https://booksonasia.net/category/issues/issue-2/

The Books on Asia Podcast is sponsored by Stone Bridge Press, publisher of fine books on Asia for over 30 years: www.stonebridge.com

Three Eras of Reforms

1. The Meiji Era Reforms
2. The Taishou Era Reforms
3. The Showa Era Reforms

The Actors:

1)Ministry of Education

2)National Language Council was established (NLRC. (kokugo-chousai-iinkai)

3) Coalition of Newspapers

4) Interim Committee on the National Language

5) Imperial Army

6) Allied Forces High Command

7)Deliberate Committee

https://incrediblediscourse.wordpress.com/2019/10/06/japanese-its-a-language/ 

I want to attribute the Introduction and outro music: 

Intro:  Komiku_-_13_-_The_Wind

Outro: Komiku_-_54_-_Escaping_like_Indiana_Jones

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Komiku 

Abuda is a Japanese girl who loves apple. One day, her granny invited her to make an apple pie! Do you know how to say "hello", "thank you", "you're welcome" and "delicious" in Japanese? Please listen to the story... 

About the author: Melody is a six-year-old girl who tells impromptu stories, which gives answers to everyday parenting challenges from a child’s point of view.