The Kaiwa Podcast

*this is the following episode of the first part of PRIDE month episode uploaded on Monday.

PRIDE is not just for the LGBTQ+ community but for everyone! In this episode, in Pride Month, we discussed the barriers and difficulties we face in real life as we live as we are. Don’t miss the very empowering messages from our special guests, Leila, and Lufu. This is for EVERY ONE of you. 

プライドって誰のもの？自分らしく生きるために、プライドは誰にとっても大切なはず。今回は本当の自分として生きる難しさや日常的に対峙するバリアについて会話を繰り広げます。スペシャルゲスト、レイラとルフからの力強いメッセージを是非心に受け取って。

PRIDE is not just for the LGBTQ+ community but for everyone! In this episode, in Pride Month, we discussed the barriers and difficulties we face in real life as we live as we are. Don’t miss the very empowering messages from our special guests, Leila, and Lufu. This is for EVERY ONE of you. 

プライドって誰のもの？自分らしく生きるために、プライドは誰にとっても大切なはず。今回は本当の自分として生きる難しさや日常的に対峙するバリアについて会話を繰り広げます。スペシャルゲスト、レイラとルフからの力強いメッセージを是非心に受け取って。

*The second part will be uploaded on Thursday, June 22nd.

Prioritizing one’s mental health above certain other matters in life is important, yet sometimes it is difficult to do so due to various reasons, including lack of study-work-life balance. Is it actually possible to strike such balance in hectic schedules we, as students, have? What resources are useful to maintain a healthy balanced lifestyle with priority given to our mental well-being? Why is mental health vital in the first place? All of these questions and more were addressed in our special episode made in collaboration with APU MeWe (Mental Wellness) student organization amid mental health awareness month. Our guests, Salome and Yonghee, who represent MeWe, gladly talked about their organization and mental health, in general. Give it a listen, leave your comments or thoughts and follow MeWe’s account for extra-useful mental health content and exciting events: @apu.mewe

Have you ever heard about the Ocean of Islands? That’s the rich and diverse region of Oceania. In this episode, we dived into the very world of Oceania with representatives of the region, Gillian and Kelly. Our discussion revolved around not only the revival of the Oceania Student Association and the hard work the OSA members are putting out there, but also around the preparations for the Oceania Week and the purpose behind organizing it which includes raising awareness about environmental issues that the region is facing nowadays on top of socio-cultural entertainment the Week has to offer. Enjoy the episode and the impactful message that the guests want to convey through their endeavors.

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Gillian - APS (ED) / 4th year

Kelly - APS (ED) / 4th year

As April is the time to start new things in Japan. Let’s start our season 6 with something a little bit different than what we usually do. In this episode, we will explore the complex world of romantic relationships in the young generation. Zay, a talented songwriter and singer slash love songs expert, will share his stories and insights with us to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges in navigating love and relationships. Why are we, young adults of this generation, so hard to love? Find out the answers with us as we dive into this timeless topic.

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Zay Capone / 3rd year APM

Fine him at https://linktr.ee/Zaycapone

Our 8th episode featured the wonderful Japhta, a graduate school student who joined us in conversation about health, sports, wellbeing and joining a marathon! We enjoyed a long heart to heart conversation on the importance of physical well being and the need to listen to your body and acknowledge its demands. As students, we don't always have the time to be physically active but Japhta has proven otherwise. We discussed the upcoming Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon, an annual marathon held from Oita Umi no tamago to beppu kamegawa which is organised by Oita and Beppu city hall !

To all participants of the marathon, we wish you all the best :))

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Japhta Sibusiso Mdakane, MBA 2nd year

In this episode, with our guest Purbi, we introduce our different lives downtown and in the dorm. If you’ve already moved downtown away from the dorm, you’ll be able to bring back your memories of your good days in the dorm. On the other hand, if you are an APHouse resident, you can have a better idea of where to visit, shop, and dine! Purbi and I also give advices for each other that you also may pick up for the betterment of your life. Experiencing the life in Beppu has always been entertaining while APU is also a great school where you can go beyond your limits. We hope you can pick up useful information in this episode with us!

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Ep.6 is about the lifelong question: Getting Older.

“We’re only getting older baby, and I’ve been thinking about it lately~…” This is from the song “Night Changes” by One Direction, and what it says is so true. Time ticks equally for everyone, and we all are getting older. The thing is, how we get older, the process and experience. In the episode, our host Ayane asks her mother Naoko questions about the idea of “Getting Older” and they discuss how we can deal with our lives. Let’s join them and imagine ourselves in the future.

エピソード６のテーマは、「歳を重ねること」です。

もしかすると、歳を取りいつか死ぬことは、唯一全員に共通した運命なのかもしれません。問題は、どのように歳を重ねていくか。今回は、ホストのアヤネと母のナオコが、時間や経験、迷いとの向き合い方について親子トークを繰り広げます。世代や時代が違っても、大切なことは同じかも？新年は心新たに、２人と未来について想像してみよう。

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The terms such as “gamification”, “inclusivity” and “entrepreneurship” may seem to be unrelated at first. However, in this special episode, we were able to hear valuable insights on how these concepts can be integrated and act transformatively in wider contexts of sustainable business and inclusive society as well as for the betterment of our APU community. We have been lucky to benefit from the wisdom of our inspiring and supportive professor Santiago RUIZ-NAVAS teaching at the College of International Management (APM) of APU. Make sure to check out this enlightening episode and leave your comments!

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