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- S2E1: Japanese Cinematography
In this episode of Nihongo Master podcast, we talk about Japanese film!
Podcast host Azra says, “Japan has one of the oldest and longest film industries in the world, going back to over a century ago.”
Horror lovers consider The Ring and The Grudge as classic Japanese scare fests, and who hasn’t watched Godzilla? The King of Monsters became a pop culture icon. And the 2016 animation Kimi no na wa (or better known as Your Name) took the world by storm as soon as it was released.
We’ll get straight into the top four genres that of Japanese cinematography!
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About Nihongo Master Podcast
A podcast for Japanese culture enthusiasts and language learners. Brought to you by Nihongo Master, an e-learning site focused on helping learners at every level master the Japanese language.
12 min - S1E14: Mix Business With Nature, featuring Overland Japan
In this episode of Nihongo Master podcast, we spice things up a bit — an interview with Overland Japan about all things business and nature!
Podcast host Azra says, “Mixing business with pleasure can get tricky, so so instead, we’re mixing business with nature!”
The thought of starting our own business can make some of us instantly halt, turn on our heels and dash the opposite direction — let alone starting a business in a foreign country.
Japan has a program to increase foreign entrepreneurs in the country, which offers an initial six months-long visa for overseas businesses to set up shop here.
Azra happens to know someone who did what a lot of us are scared to do: open a business, in Japan no less! And his business is all about venturing out into the wilderness and camping under the nature that Japan has an abundance of — in perfectly designed camper vans.
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About Nihongo Master Podcast
A podcast for Japanese culture enthusiasts and language learners. Brought to you by Nihongo Master, an e-learning site focused on helping learners at every level master the Japanese language.
34 min - S1E13: A Gēmu of Thrones
In this episode of Nihongo Master podcast, we talk about the lives and times of the Japanese Emperors (and Empresses)!
We’ll be shining the spotlight on one of the most influential families on earth — the Yamato Dynasty.
Podcast host Azra says, “The imperial monarchy of Japan is the oldest royal dynasty anywhere in the world.”
We know for sure that this same family have been in power — in one form or another — for at least 1500 years. Although, if Japanese legend is to be believed, that number is closer to 2650 years! That means that a single family’s lineup of emperors is longer than a lot of people’s Instagram followers list.
If you want to understand how the Japanese people relate to their imperial family, you only have to look at a select few — a greatest hits of some of the most influential royals ever to sit on the Chrysanthemum Throne.
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About Nihongo Master Podcast
A podcast for Japanese culture enthusiasts and language learners. Brought to you by Nihongo Master, an e-learning site focused on helping learners at every level master the Japanese language.
27 min - S1E12: Ghosts and Ghouls (Halloween Special)
In this special episode of Nihongo Master podcast, we tell Japanese ghost stories!
If you’re a film fan, you’ll be well aware that Japanese ghosts are some of the most terrifying out there — it takes a brave soul to get through the whole of The Grudge or The Ring without hiding behind a cushion.
These stories are filled with restless spirits, flesh-eating monsters, and enough blood and guts to make George A Romero weep with joy.
Podcast host Azra says, “Superstitious villagers in Japan have been swapping ghostly folk tales for centuries, and plenty of them could give any modern Hollywood horror flick a run for its money.”
We’ll be looking at three different ghost stories from Japan, which were collected and translated by the famous gaijin writer Lafcadio Hearn, who lived here around 120 years ago.
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About Nihongo Master Podcast
A podcast for Japanese culture enthusiasts and language learners. Brought to you by Nihongo Master, an e-learning site focused on helping learners at every level master the Japanese language.
31 min - S1E11: The Picture of Politeness (Japanese Etiquette)
In this episode of Nihongo Master podcast, we talk about Japanese etiquette!
Manners make the people, and the people make the country.
Every country has their own set of unspoken customs and rules, and it’s undeniable that there are just some things you can do in one part of the world which are considered taboo in another.
Podcast host Azra says, “The Japanese are famously known for their politeness, and we have their highly-valued customs to thank for that.”
With such a broad topic, we’ll summarise it to four sections: speech, business, dining and daily.In each one, we’ll look at two do’s and two don’ts, along with various common situations that you might encounter, whether you’re on a holiday trip or living your new life in Japan.
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A podcast for Japanese culture enthusiasts and language learners. Brought to you by Nihongo Master, an e-learning site focused on helping learners at every level master the Japanese language.
30 min - S1E10: The Art Culture of Japan
In this episode of Nihongo Master podcast, we dive into the art culture of Japan! Art is one of the best windows into the character of a nation and culture, and Japan has one of the richest artistic traditions in the world.
Podcast host Azra says, “It’s here that probably the most famous image in the world was created : Hokusai’s great wave. Depending on how into art and history you are, you might know a few other big names from these parts too.”
Listen in to learn about four iconic Japanese arts that shaped the Japanese aesthetic tradition the most: ukiyo-e woodblock prints, shodo calligraphy, shikki lacquerware, and ikebana flower arrangement.Start Learning with Nihongo Master!
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A podcast for Japanese culture enthusiasts and language learners. Brought to you by Nihongo Master, an e-learning site focused on helping learners at every level master the Japanese language.
23 min - S1E9: Japanese Fashion Throughout The Ages
In this episode of Nihongo Master podcast, we talk about Japanese fashion throughout the ages!
Did you know that “kimono” literally translates to “thing to wear” — which doesn’t win any prizes for imagination — because it was considered an everyday essential rather than a decorative piece.Podcast host Azra discusses the past 500 years of Japanese fashion. Tune in to hear how the Japanese fashion scene came to be the unique blend of tradition, westernization, and crazy experimentation which we know today.
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A podcast for Japanese culture enthusiasts and language learners. Brought to you by Nihongo Master, an e-learning site focused on helping learners at every level master the Japanese language.
23 min - S1E8: Pixels and Power Ups (Japanese Video Games)
In this episode of Nihongo Master podcast, we talk about the Japanese gaming culture! Podcast host Azra says, “No matter how old you are, I’ll bet some of your best gaming memories began as the bright idea of a developer here in the Land of the Rising Sun.”
Hardcore enthusiasts will be able to rattle off countless Japanese companies who have been influential on the video game scene, but we’re just gonna stick with three of the biggest today: SEGA, Sony, and Nintendo.
Between these three companies, they have more iconic characters than anyone could possibly remember. And in broad terms, their story is the story of Japanese video gaming culture as a whole.
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A podcast for Japanese culture enthusiasts and language learners. Brought to you by Nihongo Master, an e-learning site focused on helping learners at every level master the Japanese language.
23 min - S1E7: Subculture Mania
In this episode of Nihongo Master podcast, we talk about the weird and wild Subcultures of Japan! Anyone with an interest in Japan will definitely have seen pictures online of all the weird and wonderful fashion out here: from girls dressed like 18th century toddlers to guys that look like they walked right off the set of the musical Grease. Contrast that with the sea of business suits you’ll see in every train station during rush hour, and it’s easy to see why their eccentricity stands out so much.
Podcast host Azra says, “The more conservative the culture, the weirder and wilder kinds of nonconformism you’ll find on its fringes.”
We’ll look at five different unique subcultures to find out who they are, where they came from, and what they wear. Expect the usual suspects like biker teens and the Harajuku Girls, but also a few which might be totally new to you.
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A podcast for Japanese culture enthusiasts and language learners. Brought to you by Nihongo Master, an e-learning site focused on helping learners at every level master the Japanese language.
26 min - S1E6: The Munchies (Japanese Foodie Favorites)
In this episode of Nihongo Master podcast, we talk about the famous munchies of Japan! We cover kaiseki, sushi, Shojin Ryori, street food, and Ramen. There’s a good chance you’ve tried sushi and ramen, but do you know it’s history?
Podcast host Azra says, “Food is the quickest way to the heart of any culture, but when it comes to Japan, you might struggle to decide exactly where to start!”
Did you know that Japan has the second most amount of Michelin star restaurants in the world with over 400!?Start Learning with Nihongo Master!
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About Nihongo Master Podcast
A podcast for Japanese culture enthusiasts and language learners. Brought to you by Nihongo Master, an e-learning site focused on helping learners at every level master the Japanese language.
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A podcast for Japanese culture enthusiasts and language learners. Brought to you by Nihongo Master, an e-learning site focused on helping learners at every level master the Japanese language.