Hello Fun Time: January 2012

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Your Japanese Kitchen - 2012/01/30 - Goya Chanpuru

Goya Chanpuru (Goya Stir-fry)

Ingredients (Serves 4)
*1 block shima-dofu (Okinawan tofu)
*1 goya bitter gourd (300g)
*150g pork belly (for shabushabu)
*1 tbsp instant dashi powder
*1/2 tsp salt
*pepper

1. Cut the goya in half lengthwise.

2. Remove the seeds and slice it diagonally. If goya is not available, use cucumber or zucchini instead.

3. Cut the pork into bite-size pieces.

4. Heat the vegetable oil in a pan and fry the pork.

5. When the meat is cooked, add the goya and stir-fry together. Add the instant dashi powder and salt.

6. Break the drained tofu into large pieces and add it to the pan. If shima-dofu is not available, use cotton tofu or silken tofu.

7. Stir-fry quickly. Season with pepper.

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J-MELO - 2012/01/30 - coba

Club J-MELO: coba

World 1/30

1. "SARA" / coba
2. "sugisarishi-eienno-hibi" (Endless Days Gone By) / coba
3. "ARIGATO to the world" / coba and the People of Yamamoto Town
4. "maria" / coba
5. "to the moon -Tsuki Ni Mukae-" / coba

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Fudoki - Hikone Castle

Hikone Castle is the most famous historical site in Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. This Edo period castle traces its origin to 1603 when Ii Naokatsu, son of the former daimyo Ii Naomasa, ordered its construction. The keep was originally built in 1575, as part of Otsu Castle, and was moved to Hikone by the Ii clan. Other parts of the castle were moved from Nagahama Castle. Hikone Castle was completed in 1622. Naokatsu's lands had been taken from him in the interval by the Tokugawa shogunate, and when his brother Naotake assumed control of the area around Omi Province, he was able to complete the castle by collecting stones from the former Sawayama Castle.

When the Meiji era began in 1868, many castles were scheduled to be dismantled, and only a request from the emperor himself, touring the area, kept Hikone Castle intact. Today it remains one of the oldest original-construction castles in Japan. The main keep of Hikone Castle was designated a National Treasure by the Ministry of Education, Science, Sports and Culture in 1952. Hikone Castle also has several parts which are designated Important National Cultural Assets: Umaya (Stable), Tenbin Yagura (Balance Scale Turret), Taikomon Yagura (Drum Gate Turret) and Nishinomaru Sanju Yagura (West Fort Wing Three-story Turret).

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Fudoki - Chion-in

Chion-in in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan is the headquarters of the Jodo-shu (Pure Land Sect) founded by Honen (1133–1212), who proclaimed that sentient beings are reborn in Amida Buddha's Western Paradise (Pure Land) by reciting the nembutsu, Amida Buddha's name.

The vast compounds of Chion-in include the site where Honen settled to disseminate his teachings and the site where he died.

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Monday, January 30, 2012

Japan 7 Days - 2012/01/28 - Smart City

Jan. 28, Sat. 14:10 - 14:40 (UTC) etc.

Smart City Anticipates Going Global

Trust in nuclear power has been shaken as a result of the problems in Japan, and renewable energy is looking all the more attractive to many people. Smart houses that use only "green" energy fit within that framework.

Building houses, for the most part, has been the business of construction companies. But automakers are leveraging their eco-technology to get involved. At last month's Tokyo Motor Show, Nissan and Toyota displayed their approaches to residences, alongside long-time homebuilder Sekisui.

The city of Toyota, in Aichi Prefecture, has started a pilot project to assess the feasibility of the smart city concept Private and public entities are taking part. About 20 families already live in the model community. The homes get power from large batteries that store energy generated from the sun. Electricity can be shared among the households and facilities such as hospitals and schools.

If the concept works well in actual practice, the building of smart cities may not only be good energy policy, it also may prove to be a smart approach to business in a global market for energy efficiency.

Other News:
- Japan posts first trade deficit in 31 years
- IAEA examines nuclear power plant safety tests
- Tennis player Kei Nishikori reaches quarterfinals at Australian Open

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Sense of Japan 04 Soba

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Sense of Japan 03 Tatami

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Nihongo Quick Lesson 04 Korekudasai

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Sunday, January 29, 2012

Sense of Japan 02 Taxis

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Sense of Japan 01 Chopsticks

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Cool Japan - 2012/01/28 - Clean-Loving

Cool Japan, the show where a bunch of foreigners sell their souls so they can appear on television.

This week's theme is clean public toilets (they must be forgetting the nasty toilets in train stations and parks), clean streets, cleaning products and silver-impregnated anti-microbial thread.

The highlight of the episode is Lisa Stegmeyer's outfit.

http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/COOL_JAPAN%E3%80%9C%E7%99%BA%E6%8E%98!%E3%81%8B%E3%81%A3%E3%81%93%E3%81%84%E3%81%84%E3%83%8B%E3%83%83%E3%83%9D%E3%83%B3%E3%80%9C

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Saturday, January 28, 2012

Nihongo Quick Lesson 01 Ohayogozaimasu

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Fudoki - Lake Biwa

"Fudoki" is a five-minute documentary program, introducing the unique environment, festivals and their life-style which have been preserved throughout Japan. Today: Lake Biwa.

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Asia in View - 2012/01/27 - Tough Korean Job Market

Jan. 27, Fri. 2:30 - 3:00 (UTC) etc.

JOB SEEKERS STRIVE TO SURVIVE

In South Korea, people in their 20s and 30s are facing extreme difficulty landing full-time jobs with benefits at major companies. Only one in three new graduates can find full-time work, leaving one million young people unemployed. Graduating from a prestigious university is no longer guarantees employment at a major firm. In this episode of Asia in View, we follow several young South Koreans struggling to build a career in this tough environment.

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Friday, January 27, 2012

BEGIN Japanology - 2012/01/26 - Cafes

Jan. 26, Thu. 0:30 - 1:00 (UTC) etc.

"Cafes"

People the world over love to enjoy a cup of coffee in a cafe. Japan is no different.

Cafes first appeared in Japan in the late 19th century, and they have continued to evolve with changes in society. The country currently has 80,000 cafes and consumes more coffee than either France or Italy!

But Japanese cafes don't just serve coffee; many offer a wide range of special themes and extra features - like "cat cafes," where you can enjoy some feline companionship, or "maid cafes," where customers are served and entertained by women in maid outfits.

As Japanese society ages, "community cafes" are becoming a vital way for older citizens to find good company.

On this edition of BEGIN Japanology, we look at cafes. In Japan, they are more than just a place to have a cup of coffee; they are a unique and fascinating world in their own right.

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Japan Biz Cast - 2012/01/25

Jan. 25, Wed. 23:30 - 0:00 (UTC) etc.
#235

Special Selection
Japan Biz Cast brings you the latest in business trends from Japan every week. This week, we'll be re-broadcasting a special selection of our most popular recent stories. Join us as we focus on products created from innovative ideas and technologies, and see how they led to new business opportunities.

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Thursday, January 26, 2012

Fileserve links are working again

The Fileserve links seem to be working again. Who knows for how long.

Tokyo Eye - 2012/01/25 - Shimo-Kitazawa

Jan. 25, Wed. 0:30 - 1:00 (UTC) etc.

Shimo-Kitazawa

Shimo-Kitazawa. A maze of alleys offering an amazing variety of fun experiences. Young people love the district for its vintage fashion shops, novelty stores and unusual things to do. Join us for an insider's tour of Shimo-Kitazawa.

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imagine-nation - 2012/01/24 - BEYOND THE WORLD, Yoshifumi Hashimoto

Jan. 24, Tue. 23:30 - 0:00 (UTC) etc.

Main Feature: BEYOND THE WORLD .hack//The Movie3D
The cross-media .hack series of videogames, TV cartoons, comics, novels, radio and more started in 2002. It all revolves around a fictional network game called The World in various time frames (present, past and future) and viewpoints (virtual or real). The various storylines also interlock in complex ways. Clarifying the whole picture is exciting, and that's why the series is drawing in so many fans.
The first cinema release now celebrates the 10th anniversary and the 3DCG movie is itself making headlines in diverse media. We have all the latest info on BEYOND THE WORLD .hack//The Movie 3D, which opened in theaters across Japan on January 21st. It is directed by Hiroshi Matsuyama, president of Fukuoka-based CyberConnect2, the videogame company behind the NARUTO action game, and expectations have been running high for its first, full-fledged 3DCG animation film. The star-studded team also includes scriptwriter Kazunori Ito of Mobile Police Patlabor and character designer Yoshiyuki Sadamoto of Neon Genesis EVANGELION fame. It all goes way beyond the TV and videogame cartoons to set new standards for quality and also an easy way in for people not yet familiar with the .hack world. Don't be afraid! You'll be amazed by Beyond the World .hack//The Movie 3D!

Creator's interview: Yoshifumi Hashimoto, Japanese Game Producer
Japanese game producer Yoshifumi Hashimoto joined video-game maker SNK PLAYMORE CORPORATION in 1993 and directed the development of action games before moving across to MarvelousAQL in 2005, where he produced the farming simulation game Bokujo Monogatari, Rune Factory series and Oboro Muramasa among others. Hashimoto became operating officer of MarvelousAQL in November 2011. We meet this industry key player and learn all about the new shape of the company.

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Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Quit complaining about the links

Everyone knows the fileserve links don't work. Stop writing comments about them.

Journeys in Japan - 2012/01/24 - Mikuni

Jan. 24, Tue. 0:30 - 1:00 (UTC) etc.

"MIKUNI: Fukui-Pref."
-The supreme winter delicacy-

- Gow learning the shamisen
- Sea of Japan in winter
- Mikuni snow crabs

In this journeys in japan, Gow takes a trip to Mikuni-cho of Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture, in search of snow crabs, the king of winter delicacies.
Mikuni is famous for its delicious fresh crabs, being close to good fishing grounds. When the snow crab fishing season starts on November 6, many people travel great distances to Mikuni specifically for the crabs.
Gow first has a taste of boiled crab at one of the restaurants on the busy shopping street, and is amazed at how delicious it is, like something she's never tasted before.
Then, at an old ryokan inn, acclaimed for serving top-class crab dishes, she is treated with crab sashimi and grilled crab.
She also wanders through the old Mikuni townscape and gets to meet the local people to enjoy a delightful, heart-warming time.

Restaurant serving boiled crab / Yamani Fisheries
Yamani Fisheries is located in Tojinbo, famous for its magnificent view of rugged cliffs that continue on for a kilometer. Serve a selection of seafood in addition to snow crab.
Address: Tojinbo, Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture.
Access: 15 min. by bus from Echizen Railway Mikuni-minato Station 40 min. by bus from Awara-onsen Station.
Open: 8:00 to 17:00 (Crab available from Nov. 6 to March 20)
Tel: (+81) 776-81-3420 (in Japanese only)
URL: http://www.yamanisuisan.com/index.html (in Japanese only)

Old Merchant's House / Former Kishina Residence
The Former Kishina Residence is a 170-year-old Mikuni timber merchant's home, open to visitors with guided tours. An old bank and ryokan are nearby, also open to visitors.
Address: Kitahonmachi 4-6-54, Mikuni-cho, Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture.
Access: 10 min. walk from Echizen Railway Mikuni Station.
Open: 9:00 to 17:00 (closed on Wednesdays)
Admission fee: 100 yen
Tel: (+81) 776-82-8552 (in Japanese only)
URL: http://www.sakai-bunka.jp/morita/sightseeing/kyu-kishinake (in Japanese only)

Café with Shamisen Lessons / Takeyoshi
Takeyoshi was opened by a shamisen player who grew up in Mikuni. Shamisen performances available with tea.
Address: Kitahonmachi 4-4-22, Mikuni-cho, Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture.
Access: 10 min. walk from Echizen Railway Mikuni Station.
Open: 9:00 to 17:00 (closed on Wednesdays)
Rates: Music and maccha green tea 1000 yen, Shamisen lesson 1000 yen (20 min.)
Tel: (+81) 776-82-0120 (in Japanese only)

Inn serving crab sashimi / Wakaebisu
Old ryokan inn established 75 years ago. Famous for serving top-class snow crabs.
Address: Komegawaki 4-3-41, Mikuni-cho, Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture
Access: 5minutes by complimentary shuttle service to the inn from Echizen Railway Mikuni Station. (reservation required)
Rates: From 52,650 yen (for one night with dinner and breakfast) Crab dishes are available from around Nov. 10 to end of May.
Tel: (+81) 776-81-3155 (in Japanese only)
URL: http://www.wakaebisu.com/ (in Japanese only)

Traveler: Gow (actress & musician)
Access Map

Access:
Approx. 4 hours from Tokyo to Mikuni by train including Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train. 1 hour by car or 1.5 hours by train from Komatsu Airport. Komatsu Airport has flights to and from Taiwan, Shanghai, and Seoul.

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Tokyo Fashion Express - 2012/01/23

Jan. 23, Mon. 23:30 - 0:00 (UTC) etc.

Special
Local Power for the Future of Japanese Fashion

Provincial cities don't appear at first sight to have much to do with the radical concepts, sharp expression and far-reaching allure that underpin the best of Japanese fashion. But in fact top foreign brands have been placing orders directly with local workshops in recent years and the technical prowess and creative craft spirit are held in high esteem. The Japanese economy may be struggling but the skilled, creative designers and small and medium sized firms are drawing increasing attention to the fashion power of the provinces. We look at the present and future of the fashion that emanates from provincial Japan with both new reportage and items from previous broadcasts.

"Designer"
Junichi Arai (textile creator, Gunma)

"A Small Local Firm "
Sato Seni (Yamagata)
Spingle Company (Hiroshima)

"New Reportage"
A Precision Equipment Maker: Shima Seiki Mfg (Wakayama)
Shima Seiki overturned the preconceptions of the textile industry in 1995 with its Wholegarment Knitting Machine which performs 3D weaving from a single thread and it still holds the world's number one market share for flat knitting machines. The strategy covers the range from mass production to fashion knitwear. We visit the place where the vanguard fashions are created.

Catwalk Trends:
2012 S/S Tokyo Fashion Week Part 6

Hot Picks!
Tokyo Kimono Week

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Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Cool Japan - 2012/01/21 - Hiraizumi

Cool Japan, the show where a bunch of foreigners sell their souls so they can appear on television.

On location in Hiraizumi in north-east Japan, they visit the temples, try some mochi dishes and show some local accomodation.

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J-MELO - 2012/01/23 - L'Arc-en-Ciel Special

L'Arc-en-Ciel Special
Guests: L'Arc-en-Ciel
Artists:
Idoling!!!, TOTAL FAT, Crystal Kay, aobozu, Sayuri Sugawara,
Alice Nine, Zeebra, moumoon, Kyarypamyupamyu,
KinKi Kids, Namie Amuro

World 1/23

1. "Driver's High" / L'Arc-en-Ciel
2. "GOOD LUCK MY WAY" / L'Arc-en-Ciel
3. "CHASE" / L'Arc-en-Ciel
4. "Yozora No Yuki" (Snow in the Night Sky) / May J.

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Your Japanese Kitchen - 2012/01/23 - Salmon Battera Pressed Sushi

Salmon Battera Pressed Sushi

Ingredients (Serves 4)
*1 block salmon fillet for sashimi (150g)
*2 tsp salt
*1/2 cup / 100ml vinegar
*1/2 tbsp sugar
*1/4 tsp light soy sauce
*1 cup / 200ml rice
*3 tbsp vinegar
*1 tbsp sugar
*1/2 tsp (or less) salt
*1 tbsp yuzu juice
*10 shiso leaves
*1 cucumber
*1 tbsp roasted sesame seeds

1. Sprinkle salt on both sides of the salmon. Put it on a tray, and let it stand for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.

2. Rinse the salmon under running water to remove the salt and carefully pat it dry.

3. Combine the vinegar, sugar, and light soy sauce in a bow to make the marinade. Place the salmon in the marinade, cover it with plastic wrap, and refrigerate it for about 40 minutes.

4. Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise, and remove the seeds and chop it coarsely.

5. Roughly chop the shiso leaves.

6. Cook slightly firmer rice and prepare the sushi vinegar by mixing together the vinegar, sugar, salt and yuzu juice.

7. Add the sushi vinegar to the firmly cooked rice and fold the rice in a slicing motion.

8. Once the rice has cooled, add the cucumber, sesame seeds, and shiso leaves.

9. Cut the marinated salmon horizontally into quarters. Lay plastic wrap in a glass mold and fill the mold with sushi rice and level it.

10. Put the two slices of salmon over the rice and cover it with plastic wrap, and press it using the bottom of a bowl.

11. When it's firm, remove the sushi from the mold and cut it into bite-sized pieces without removing the plastic. After the pieces have been cut, remove the plastic wrap, and serve.

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Sunday, January 22, 2012

Winter Joy - Nagano

Winter brings joy to Japan. Enjoy the beautiful landscape of Japan and enjoy the wonders of winter. #4: Let's visit the powder-snow ski slopes and hot spring resorts of Nagano prefecture.

Download: http://www.fileserve.com/file/rctem3K/Winter Joy - Nagano.mkv

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Winter Joy - Kushui

Winter brings joy to Japan. Enjoy the beautiful landscape of Japan and enjoy the wonders of winter. #1: Enjoy the unique, beautiful landscape and spectacular winter in Kushiro, Hokkaido.

Download: http://www.fileserve.com/file/sdPMDeW/Winter Joy - Kushui.mkv

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Winter Joy - Kusatsu

Kusatsu is one of the most popular hot springs resorts in Japan and regularly achieves high rankings in Japan-wide surveys.

There are about 100 onsen in Kusatsu with a total amount of about 34,000 liters water per minute pouring out of the ground. The water is sulfurous and acid. The hot springs are said to help cure the following ailments: arthralgia, stiff shoulders, paralysis, hardenings, bruises, sprains, chronic indigestion, hemorrhoids, chills, arteriosclerosis, burns, chronic gynecological disorders.

The water from the onsen is used not only for bathing but also for heating of the city's primary and secondary schools, the municipal welfare center, the streets during winter and many households, as well as for the municipal swimming pool.

Download: http://www.fileserve.com/file/sUD99bT/Winter Joy - Kusatsu.mkv

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Winter Joy - Fukui

Winter brings joy to Japan. Enjoy the beautiful landscape of Japan and enjoy the wonders of winter. #5: Enjoy the famous landscape of sheer cliffs and the region's ultimate winter delicacies.

Download: http://www.fileserve.com/file/yGypW3b/Winter Joy - Fukui.mkv

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Winter Joy - Akita

Winter festivals, hot spring resorts and mountain cuisine in Akita prefecture.

Download: http://www.fileserve.com/file/WhXWF75/Winter Joy - Akita.mkv

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Saturday, January 21, 2012

Fudoki - Bitchu Matsuyama Castle

Bitchu Matsuyama Castle , also known as Takahashi Castle, is a castle located in Takahashi, Okayama Prefecture, Japan. It is not to be confused with Matsuyama Castle in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture. Bitchu Matsuyama Castle is notable as the castle with the highest elevation above sea level in Japan.

Download: http://www.fileserve.com/file/jWJG5fS/Fudoki - Bitchu Matsuyama Castle.mkv

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Cool Hokkaido - Healing in Noboribetsu and Toya

Noboribetsu is a city in Iburi subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. Part of Shikotsu-Toya National Park, it is southwest of Sapporo, west of Tomakomai and northeast of Hakodate. The name, Noboribetsu, derives from an Ainu word, nupur-pet, which means dark-coloured river (the kanji ?? are used for their phonetic value only, and have no relation to the original meaning).

Lake Toya is a volcanic caldera lake in Shikotsu-Toya National Park, Abuta District, Hokkaido, Japan. The stratovolcano of Mount Usu lies on the southern rim of the caldera. The lake is nearly circular, being 10 kilometers in diameter from east-west and 9 kilometers from North-South. The lake's biggest town, Toyako Onsen is located on its western shore. The town Toyako is located on the other side of the lake.

Download: http://www.fileserve.com/file/zrem7YJ/Cool Hokkaido - Healing in Noboribetsu and Toya.mkv

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Cool Hokkaido - Tokachi

Tokachi has the largest land area of 10,831.24km²out of 14 districts of Hokkaido. It has 350,000 in population and consists of 1 city, 16 towns, and 2 villages. Tokachi’s food self sufficiency rate is over 1,000%. It is over 10 times of population, and it produces 3,500,000 people’s food supply. Tokachi is expected to function as Japan’s largest food base which produce the safe, secure, and delicious food in Japan. The vast Tokachi Plains and natural enormity give the visitors unforgettable fulfillments. You will enjoy the ultimate fascination in Tokachi, Hokkaido

Download: http://www.fileserve.com/file/RbSNHzF/Cool Hokkaido - Tokachi.mkv

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Friday, January 20, 2012

Soundscape Kyoto

Traditional craftsmen create a colorful soundscape in the old alleyways of Kyoto. We explore the sounds in the workshops of craftsmen that have, for centuries, resounded in this ancient capital.

Download: http://www.fileserve.com/file/aGbnzZA/Soundscape Kyoto.mkv

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BEGIN Japanology - 2012/01/19 - Batteries

Jan. 19, Thu. 0:30 - 1:00 (UTC) etc.

"Batteries"

Batteries... We use them so often that we hardly even think about it. Mobile phones, cameras, portable audio players - even your car keys might have a battery inside.

Japan makes 4.8 billion batteries every year, and the Japanese have a long history of battery breakthroughs, from recent advances in rechargeable batteries to what may have been the world's first dry-cell battery over 120 years ago.

Recently, electric car batteries have been used not just for driving, but as power sources for entire homes.

After the Great East Japan Earthquake in March 2011, supplies of water and electricity were cut off in many parts of northeastern Japan. Batteries played a key role in helping evacuees.

On this edition of BEGIN Japanology, our theme is batteries. We'll see how these small sources of power, invented in this small island nation, have transformed the lives of its people.

Download: http://www.fileserve.com/file/HbwgKwP/20120119 BEGIN Japanology - Batteries.mkv

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Japan Biz Cast - 2012/01/18

Jan. 18, Wed. 23:30 - 0:00 (UTC) etc.
#234

+Style: Moisture and Odor Control Charcoal
What to do about smelly shoes? For today's +Style segment, we take a look at a line of products designed to remove odors and excess moisture from your shoes, boots, and whatever else you want odor-and-moisture free. The secret is a special type of charcoal made from waste wood.

On Site: 2k540
For this week's Onsite segment, we take a trip to a shopping mall. But not just any shopping mall! This one is located under a set of elevated train tracks. It was started to revitalize and promote local industries.

Special Report: Athletic Prosthetic
Sporting events for the disabled have been around for a long time. But for many missing a leg, the stigma of wearing an artificial limb in front of others, not to mention the high cost of ones developed specifically for sports use, prevents them from participating. Today we take a look at a Japanese company with a product designed to help more disabled take the first step towards becoming an athlete.

Download: http://www.fileserve.com/file/Vjse4tb/20120118 Japan Biz Cast.mkv

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Thursday, January 19, 2012

imagine-nation - 2012/01/17 - Frontier Gate RPG, Usamaru Furuya

Jan. 17, Tue. 23:30 - 0:00 (UTC) etc.

Main Feature: A Role-Playing Game "FRONTIER GATE"
RPG (Role Playing Games) have won many fans in Japan. With the 3D CG techniques making them ever more realistic in recent years, and such finely wrought stories, too, their place is already firmly established in the game genre. A new title released in December, 2011 - FRONTIER GATE (For PSP) - is now drawing special attention.
Its differences from the standard RPG include the choice of your preferred partner from 15 characters which all develop in different ways towards 15 different endings. There is multi-play for up to three people and even beginners can fight mighty monsters with the cooperation of their friends in this game for both light and heavy users.
It comes from Konami Digital Entertainment, the company that brought us sports titles such as Winning Eleven and JIKKYOU PAWAFURU PURO YAKYU and also METAL GEAR SOLID in recent years. Why develop a completely new game with such a high degree of freedom? Why select ad hoc multi-play for the evolving online RPG genre? Find out the answers to these and other questions about FRONTIER GATE, a game that is said to take 100 hours to explore every nook and cranny. Here's an irresistible new RPG game!

Creator's interview: Usamaru Furuya, Japanese Manga Artists
Furuya debuted with Palepoli in the monthly magazine GARO in 1994. He wanted to be an artist after graduating from Tama Art University's painting department, where he specialized in oils, but it's hard to make a living in oil painting so he took up part time illustration as well before broadening out further with manga on the side while teaching art in senior high school. We introduce a manga artist distinguished for his vivid colors, fine detail and black

Download: http://www.fileserve.com/file/BbGUF2k/20120117 imagine-nation - Frontier Gate RPG, Usamaru Furuya.mkv

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Tokyo Eye - 2012/01/18 - Viewing Mt Fuji

Jan. 18, Wed. 0:30 - 1:00 (UTC) etc.

Viewing Mt. Fuji

Viewing Mt. Fuji! Symbol of Japan, the nation's tallest peak, world-renowned for its beauty. On a clear day, you can see Mt. Fuji from Tokyo. This time, we seek out some great views of an amazing mountain.
Further Info

Viewing Mt.Fuji
- Fujimizaka & Fujimibashi: Mt.Fuji 100 Best Viewing Spots in Kanto area
http://www.ktr.mlit.go.jp/honkyoku/kikaku/fuji100/map/tokyo.htm (in Japanese only)
- View of Mt.Fuji by the Tokyo Metropolitan Building: Bunkyo Civic Center 25F
http://www.city.bunkyo.lg.jp/sosiki_busyo_shisetsukanri_shisetsu_tenbo.html
- Sunset of Mt.Fuji from the park: Toshi Nogyo Koen in Adachi-ku
http://www.city.adachi.tokyo.jp/031/d15700002.html (in Japanese only)
Address: 1-17-1 Chuo Honcho, Adachi-ku
- Fujizuka: Hatonomori-Hachiman Jinja (Shrine)
http://www.hatonomori-shrine.or.jp/ (in Japanese only)
Address: 1-1-24 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku
- Sushi restaurant with Mt.Fuji viewing rooms: Asahizushi Souhonten in Yebisu Garden Place 38F
http://asahizushi.com/ (in Japanese only)
- Yebisu Garden Place official website
http://gardenplace.jp/ (in Japanese only)

Download: http://www.fileserve.com/file/xCW5wA7/20120118 Tokyo Eye - Viewing Mt Fuji.mkv

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Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Journeys in Japan - 2012/01/17 - Samurai Days in Satsuma

Jan. 17, Tue. 0:30 - 1:00 (UTC) etc.

"Samurai Days in Satsuma"

- William sit on the veranda of the Samurai residence at Chiran.
- Opening scene with Sakura-jima
- William tries his hand at Jigen-ryu.

The era of the samurai in Japan ended in 1868 with the Meiji Restoration, marking the start of the country's modernization. One of the powerful forces in this movement was the Satsuma domain - the area now known as Kagoshima.
The warriors of Satsuma were renowned for their fierceness as fighters. That samurai spirit still lives on in modern-day Kagoshima.

Kagoshima lies at the southern tip of Kyushu. It has a mild climate year-round, with warmer average temperatures than most other parts of Japan. It's a volcanic area, with many active volcanoes and abundant hot springs. The city of Kagoshima has been nicknamed the "Naples of the East" because both cities have bayside locations and have active volcanoes close-by. In fact, Kagoshima City and Naples actually have a sister-city tie-up.

Nagashima Museum
Sakurajima, Kagoshima's iconic mountain, is best viewed from the Nagashima Museum.

Sengan-en
At the Sengan-en garden, you can glimpse the way the wealthy Shimazu clan used to live.

The Chiran samurai residences are open from nine to five, year-round.

Traveler: William Reed
Access Map

Access: From Tokyo, flights take about two hours to Kagoshima.

Download: http://www.fileserve.com/file/92KZah6/20120117 Journeys in Japan - Samurai Days in Satsuma.mkv

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Tokyo Fashion Express - 2012/01/16 - Paul Smith

Jan. 16, Mon. 23:30 - 0:00 (UTC) etc.

Nippon Style:
Britain Meets Japan - Paul Smith, Designer

Sir Paul Smith conducted his first fashion show in Japan last October. We get to see Japan through the eyes of this acclaimed fashion designer, through a talk with his friend Claudio Colucci, an architect who is resident in Japan, and an exclusive interview with MC Shibuya.

Sir Paul was in Japan in April 2011 not long after the disaster of 11 March in order to give his staff a hug! The October show conveyed an upbeat message. Each of the models wore a different colour of the rainbow, while Paul Smith sported a shirt emblazoned with the words, "I LOVE JAPAN".

We focus on his love for Japan and the factors behind his creative flair.

Catwalk Trends:
2012 Spring/Summer TOKYO Collection
Part 7

Hot Picks!
Paul Smith × tarout "BUNNY PAUL" Exhibition

The Tokyo BUZZ section will not appear this week.

Download: http://www.fileserve.com/file/r3gHwwR/20120116 Tokyo Fashion Express - Paul Smith.mkv

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Kyoto, A Day in Eternity - Tofu

A small shop in Kyoto makes tofu the traditional way.

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Your Japanese Kitchen - 2012/01/16 - Eggplant and Beef in Miso, Natto Miso Soup

Eggplant and Beef Simmered in Miso

Ingredients (Serves 4)
*6-9 eggplants (700g)
*200g thinly sliced beef
*1 cup /200g dashi stock
*4 tbsp sugar
*3 tbsp miso
*3 tbsp soy sauce
*3 tbsp mirin sweet cooking sake
*2 tsp tobanjan(Chinese chili bean paste)

1. Cut off the calyxes and peel the eggplants lengthwise in a striped pattern.

2. Cut them into 3cm-thick round pieces.

3. Soak them in water for 4 to 5 minutes to remove the bitterness. Drain them, and pat them completely dry.

4. Combine the dashi stock, miso, sugar, soy sauce, mirin, and tobanjan in a bowl.

5. Heat the oil, and deep-fry the eggplants lightly. Put a bit of oil in a frying-pan, and cook the beef briefly. Add the eggplants.

6. Add the seasoning mixture, and simmer for a while.

7. Put on a drop-lid on, and simmer some more. Serve and garnish with grated ginger.

Natto Miso Soup

Ingredients (Serves 4)
*1 pack natto(50g)
*1 small pack silken tofu (250g)
*80g nameko mushrooms
*4 cups /800ml dashi stock
*4 tbsp miso

1. Chop the natto.

2. Bring the dashi stock to a boil and add the nameko. Dissolve the miso into the stock.

3. Add the tofu, breaking it by hand.

4. Turn off the heat just before it comes to a boil, and add the chopped natto. Garnish with the chopped negi, and "Natto miso soup" is ready to serve.

Download: http://www.fileserve.com/file/zVsX4YM/20120116 Your Japanese Kitchen - Eggplant and Beef in Miso, Natto Miso Soup.mkv

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J-MELO - 2012/01/16 - Hikami Daiko, Shuichi Hidano

Hikami Daiko Complete Performance
Guest: Shuichi Hidano

World 1/16

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Sunday, January 15, 2012

Cool Japan - 2012/01/14 - Artwork

Cool Japan, the show where a bunch of foreigners sell their souls so they can appear on television.

This week's topic is artwork. Covers stuff like anime, instruction manuals, and a profile on Allan West of Tokyo, an American who is known for his Japanese art.

Download: http://www.fileserve.com/file/vkKffV3/20120114 Cool Japan - Artwork.mkv

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China Wow - 2012/01/13 - Beijing Battles Trash

Jan. 13, Fri.

Beijing Battles Trash

Illegal dumping of household trash and industrial waste has become a serious issue in the Chinese capital of Beijing, resulting in environmental pollution. With Beijing's population of 20 million producing 16,000 tons of waste a day, the city's official landfills are expected to be completely full in five years. The government has begun waste-separation programs in some areas, but it has yet to take root. To raise awareness and combat this problem, a photographer and lawyer are taking action. This episode of China Wow! follows them as they attempt to bring more light to this important social issue.

Download: http://www.fileserve.com/file/8RuGABz/20120113 China Wow - Beijing Battles Trash.mkv

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Friday, January 13, 2012

Japan Biz Cast - 2012/01/11 - Tokyo Motor Show 2011

Jan. 11, Wed. 23:30 - 0:00 (UTC) etc.
#233

On Site: Tokyo Motor Show 2011
Today's Japan Biz Cast will cover the Tokyo Motor Show 2011. The venue for the year's show was closer to Tokyo than in years past. Automakers from around world participated and there were plenty of attention-getting exhibitions that excited visitors, including new models being unveiled for the first time. From EV's, hybrids and plug-in hybrids to gas and diesel engines with impressive fuel efficiency, cars designed for eco-friendliness seemed to be the big trend. But there were also plenty of sporty models designed for a pleasurable driving experience. Join us as we take a look at what's new from both foreign and domestic carmakers.

Download: http://www.fileserve.com/file/KHXdebK/20120111 Japan Biz Cast - Tokyo Motor Show 2011.mkv

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BEGIN Japanology - 2012/01/12 - Ekiden

Jan. 12, Thu. 0:30 - 1:00 (UTC) etc.

"Ekiden"

Ekiden is a long-distance relay race. Instead of a baton, a sash is handed off. This sash is the secret to ekiden's widespread appeal in Japan; it is a symbol of perseverance and selfless duty.

Ekiden's inventor was Japan's first Olympian. He ran the marathon but passed out before reaching the finish line. This defeat drove him to create an event that could produce world-class Japanese runners.

There are various ekiden events, and the most grueling is the Mt. Fuji Ekiden. Teams of six run from the foot of Mt. Fuji to the summit and back down again - in four hours!

There are also high school ekiden championships. Forty years ago, one team was on the verge of being disbanded, until an inspiring coach took over and turned them into national champions.

On this edition of BEGIN Japanology, we look at ekiden - a unique Japanese athletic event that reveals what makes the Japanese tick.

Download: http://www.fileserve.com/file/Rg4vFXd/20120112 BEGIN Japanology - Ekiden.mkv

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Thursday, January 12, 2012

20120110 imagine-nation - BESERK Kentaro Miura, Hayanon

Jan. 10, Tue. 23:30 - 0:00 (UTC) etc.

Main Feature: The strongest dark fantasy "BERSERK"
"BERSERK" by Kentaro Miura is one of the most popular dark fantasy manga in Japan. We bring you the latest on the first cinema anime versions of this lengthy manga series, which will be released soon.

"BERSERK" began appearing in serial form in "Monthly magazine Young Animal" in 1989. Some 24 million copies of this series have been sold in Japan since then, in addition to 7 million copies overseas. "BESERK" is a masterpiece of contemporary fantasy manga, which has been translated for fans elsewhere in Asia, Europe, Russia and South America.

The sagas unfold in a majestic world reminiscent of medieval Europe. The protagonist Gats is a swordsman whose weapon resembles a huge chunk of iron. He and his followers embark on journeys to inflict vengeance.

Creating cinema versions of this fantastic world and the complex sagas which began more than twenty years ago was no easy task. STUDIO 4C Co. Ltd, one of Japan's most talented animation studios, responsible for masterpieces like "TEKKONKINKREET" and "Mind-Game", rose to the challenge. The history and art were carefully researched. An innovative combination of hand-drawings and computer graphics has been used to recreate dramatic combat scenes.

We interview Eiko Tanaka, the CEO & President of STUDIO 4C, as well as the director and animator, Toshiyuki Kubota, who is famous for characterizing "THE IDOLM@STER". And we also talk to Jay Noyes, who provided instruction and guidance on western swordsmanship for this anime version. Motion capture was used to recreate the awesome combat scenes in the original manga. The anime version of the "BESERK" series will shortly be released in Japan and elsewhere around the world. They are not to be missed!

Creator's interview: Hayanon, Japanese Science Manga Artists
Hayanon is not your average manga artist; she majored in physics at the University of the Ryukyus.

Hayanon draws on fascinating scientific topics and presents them in a readily accessible manner for children and the average reader. She is producing a number of series, including "Fantastic R & D" and "Rikeimangaka ni naruniha?"

Download: http://www.fileserve.com/file/jBXgg7D/20120110 imagine-nation - BESERK Kentaro Miura, Hayanon.mkv

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Tokyo Eye - 2012/01/11 - Tokyo After Five

Jan. 11, Wed. 0:30 - 1:00 (UTC) etc.

Tokyo After Five

Tokyo after five. The city is packed with places to have all kinds of fun. How do Tokyo's famously hard workers enjoy their weekday evenings? Join us as we take a look at Tokyo's weekday nightlife.

Download: http://www.fileserve.com/file/jDeABF2/20120111 Tokyo Eye - Tokyo After Five.mkv

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