20 What are your favorite places to visit in Osaka?
On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What are your favorite places to visit in Osaka? Topics Discussed A basic overview of the main areas of Osaka Osaka's best burrito place: El Zocalo Osaka Castle and Osaka Castle Park The Umeda Area Yodobashi Camera The Minami area Universal Studios Japan and its Cool Japan special events/rides Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan Shinsaibashi and Namba The city of Minoh/Minō and its famous autumn foliage Minoh's Momoji Tempura (deep fried and battered maple leaves) The Open Air Museum of Old Japanese Farm Houses The Nipponbashi/Den-Den Town area Kushikatsu The Shinsekai area Osaka's famous symbol: Tsūtenkaku The tallest building in Japan: Abeno Harukas The Tsuruhashi area The Japan Mint (Dokuritsu Gyōsei Hōjin Zōheikyoku) and its annual cherry blossom event The Round One chain of amusement centers And more! Support on Patreon If you enjoy Ichimon Japan and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on Patreon.com. For a minimum pledge of $2 a month you'll get access to exclusive content and our eternal, profound, and undrying gratitude. Support on Patreon Sources, Links, Videos, Etc. Here is some extra information about the Open-Air Museum of Old Japanese Farm Houses. Osaka Info Here is some more information on Minoh. Minoh Park For more information on Tsuruhashi (Osaka's "Korea Town"), you can check out the link below. Korea Town (Tsuruhashi) The article below discusses the delay of the opening of Super Nintendo World. Super Nintendo World Japan’s opening indefinitely delayed The name of the burrito shop mentioned in today's episode is El Zocalo Burrito. You canf ind the address below. 1-9-6 Kitahorie, Nishi-ku 1f-b, Osaka 550-0014 Osaka Prefecture Japanese Vocabulary List Most episodes feature at least one or two interesting Japanese words or phrases. Here’s some of the ones that came up on this episode. All information is from Jim Breen's WWWJDIC. Momiji 紅葉 : 紅葉(P); 黄葉; 椛 【こうよう(紅葉,黄葉)(P); もみじ(P)】 (n,vs) (1) autumn colours; fall colors; leaves changing color (colour); (2) (紅葉, こうよう only) leaves turning red; red leaves; (3) (黄葉, こうよう only) leaves turning yellow; yellow leaves; (n) (4) (もみじ only) (See 以呂波紅葉) (Japanese) maple (Acer japonicum); (5) (もみじ only) (col) venison; (6) (See 紅葉襲) layered colors in garments, resembling autumn colors We Want Your Questions Is there something about Japan that confuses you? Is there something about Japanese culture that you would like to learn more about? Is there something in Japanese history that you would like us to explain? We're always looking for new questions about Japan to answer, so if you have one, please send it to ichimon@japankyo.com. Special Thanks Opening/Closing Theme: Produced by Apol (YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Fiverr) Ichimon Japan cover art: Produced by Erik R. Follow Japankyo on Social Media Facebook (@JapankyoNews) Twitter (@JapankyoNews) Full Show Notes https:///www.japankyo.com/ichimonjapan
6 Heinä 202039min
19 What is seppuku? (Part 2)
On this episode of Ichimon Japan we finish off the discussion on seppuku that we started in episode 18 with two very interesting examples of people cutting themselves open. Topics Discussed General Maresuke Nogi The death by (kind of sanctioned?) seppuku of General Nogi Maresuke The cork-sized plugs found in General Nogi's rectum Nogi Shrine in Tokyo The story of Matsudaira Tadaaki, a samurai who should not have fallen asleep near his swords And more! Note/Kind of a spoiler: In the episode Ryan asks if the two plugs General Nogi used to prevent anal leakage were used only by General Nogi or by General Nogi and his wife. The footnote in Seppuku by Andrew Rankin makes it clear that two plugs were found in General Nogi's rectum. It makes no mention of what was found in General Nogi's wife's rectum. Support on Patreon If you enjoy Ichimon Japan and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on Patreon.com. For a minimum pledge of $2 a month you'll get access to exclusive content and our eternal, profound, and undrying gratitude. Support on Patreon Sources, Links, Videos, Etc. The vast majority of the information cited during this episode came from the book Seppuku: A History of Samurai Suicide by Andrew Rankin. It is a very well-researched, informative, and fun to read book that has a whole lot more information than what we were able to cover in this episode. If you would like to get a copy of the book for yourself, please consider using the Amazon affiliate link below. It won't cost you anything extra and it will help support what we're doing here at Japankyo.com. Seppuku: A History of Samurai Suicide by Andrew Rankin You can also just use the link below to do your shopping on Amazon, while at the same time supporting Japankyo. https://www.japankyo.com/amazon A few more details about Matsudaira Tadaaki can be found in his Japanese language Wikipedia entry. About Matsudaira Tadaaki (Japanese Wikipedia) Just in case you read Japanese and would like more information on Nogi Shrine, you can check out the shrine's website via the link below. Nogi Shrine/Jinja Website. If you haven't gotten your fill of disembowelment and are curious about the "intestines episode" that was mentioned during this episode, then check out episode two of Ichimon Japan. Do Japanese people have longer intestines than Westerners? | Ichimon Japan 02 Japanese Vocabulary List Most episodes feature at least one or two interesting Japanese words or phrases. Here’s some of the ones that came up on this episode. All information is from Jim Breen's WWWJDIC. Seppuku 切腹 【せっぷく】 (n,vs) seppuku; harakiri; ritual suicide by disembowelment Hara-kiri 腹切り : 腹切り; 腹切 【はらきり】 (n,vs) (See 切腹) harakiri; seppuku; ritual suicide by disembowelment Utatane うたた寝 【うたたね】 (n,vs) doze; nap; snooze Majime 真面目 : 真面目(ateji)(P); 眞面目 【まじめ(P); マジメ(P)】 (adj-na,n) serious; honest; sober; grave; earnest; steady Shōki 正気 【しょうき】 (n,adj-no) (See 狂気) sanity; consciousness; soberness We Want Your Questions Is there something about Japan that confuses you? Is there something about Japanese culture that you would like to learn more about? Is there something in Japanese history that you would like us to explain? We're always looking for new questions about Japan to answer, so if you have one, please send it to ichimon@japankyo.com. Special Thanks Opening/Closing Theme: Produced by Apol (YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Fiverr) Ichimon Japan cover art: Produced by Erik R. Follow Japankyo on Social Media Facebook (@JapankyoNews) Twitter (@JapankyoNews) Full Show Notes https:///www.japankyo.com/ichimonjapan
25 Kesä 202020min
18 What is seppuku? (The Basics of Samurai "Suicide")
On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What is seppuku? Topics Discussed A breakdown of the word seppuku A breakdown of the word hara-kiri Whether "hara-kiri" is a term used only by foreigners The glorification and beautification of seppuku The history and origin of seppuku/belly cutting The differences between the terms seppuku and hara-kiri, and which is more commonly used in Japan The earliest known Japanese story involving belly cutting Harasaki marsh Minamoto no Tmetomo The "Golden Age" of seppuku Seppuku as a symbol of the elite Who was allowed to commit sanctioned seppuku The end of officially sanctioned seppuku Whether seppuku should really be considered suicide Why seppuku involves cutting open the belly rather than other body parts such as the wrists The discrepancies found in seppuku manuals The steps and rules of a formal Edo period seppuku ceremony What a kaishakunin is What dakikubi is The usage of paper fans rather than swords during seppuku Children committing seppuku The seppuku of the famed 47 ronin The places where formal seppuku ceremonies would be held and why seppuku would not normally be done at shrines The different types of cuts used when belly cutting (jūmonji, ichimonji, hachimonji, sanmonji) Oibara How a retainer of Oda Nobunaga's father guilt tripped Oda Nobunaga by commiting seppuku The anime style "concealed belly cut" Seppuku as murder Seppuku caused by depression The over-the-top nature of kabuki Junshi Seppuku as a way to preserve the honor and status of one's family And more! Support on Patreon If you enjoy Ichimon Japan and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on Patreon.com. For a minimum pledge of $2 a month you'll get access to exclusive content and our eternal, profound, and undrying gratitude. Support on Patreon Sources, Links, Videos, Etc. The vast majority of the information cited during this episode came from the book Seppuku: A History of Samurai Suicide by Andrew Rankin. It is a very well-researched, informative, and fun to read book that has a whole lot more information than what we were able to cover in this episode. If you would like to get a copy of the book for yourself, please consider using the Amazon affiliate link below. It won't cost you anything extra and it will help support what we're doing here at Japankyo.com. Seppuku: A History of Samurai Suicide by Andrew Rankin You can also just use the link below to do your shopping on Amazon, while at the same time supporting Japankyo. https://www.japankyo.com/amazon If you haven't gotten your fill of disembowelment and are curious about the "intestines episode" that was mentioned during this episode, then check out episode two of Ichimon Japan. Do Japanese people have longer intestines than Westerners? | Ichimon Japan 02 Use the link below to check out the episode of Japan Station that was mentioned during the commercial break in this episode. Rakugo Performer Shinoharu Tatekawa | Japan Station 41 Japanese Vocabulary List Most episodes feature at least one or two interesting Japanese words or phrases. Here’s some of the ones that came up on this episode. All information is from Jim Breen's WWWJDIC. Seppuku 切腹 【せっぷく】 (n,vs) seppuku; harakiri; ritual suicide by disembowelment Hara-kiri 腹切り : 腹切り; 腹切 【はらきり】 (n,vs) (See 切腹) harakiri; seppuku; ritual suicide by disembowelment Junshi 殉死 【じゅんし】 (n,vs) following one's master into the grave; committing suicide after one's lord has died Kaishakunin 介錯人 【かいしゃくにん; かいしゃくじん】 (n) (1) (See 介錯・1) person who beheads somebody to end a seppuku; (2) assistant; helper We Want Your Questions Is there something about Japan that confuses you? Is there something about Japanese culture that you would like to learn more about? Is there something in Japanese history that you would like us to explain? We're always looking for new questions about Japan to answer, so if you have one, please send it to ichimon@japankyo.com. Special Thanks Opening/Closing Theme: Produced by Apol (YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Fiverr) Ichimon Japan cover art: Produced by Erik R. Follow Japankyo on Social Media Facebook (@JapankyoNews) Twitter (@JapankyoNews) Full Show Notes https:///www.japankyo.com/ichimonjapan
18 Kesä 202056min
17 Why do Japanese people love Hawaii so much?
On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: Why do Japanese people love Hawaii so much? Topics Discussed Why Hawaii is such a popular travel destination among Japanese travelers How many Japanese people came to Hawaii in 2019 How the amount of Japanese travelers to Hawaii compares to the amount of travelers from other places How many Japanese people went to Guam and Okinawa in 2019 The surge in popularity of Guam among Japanese tourists A brief look at the history of Hawaii and how it may have helped make Hawaii so popular among Japanese travelers The 1948 song "Akogare no Hawaii Kōro" ("The Hawaii Cruise I Long For," 憧れのハワイ航路) How much it would have cost someone from Japan to purchase a package tour to Hawaii in 1964 What year the average Japanese salary rose above the cost of a package tour from Japan to Hawaii How pancakes from Hawaii became so popular in Japan The connection between Hawaiian pizza and Canada What loco moco is Eggs n' Things The aggressive sales tactics of some vendors in Ala Moana Center and how they target Japanese tourists How much money Japanese tourists spend on average while in Hawaii and how this compares to the amount of money spent by those from the mainland U.S. How you should "Discover Guam" And more! Sources, Links, Videos, Etc. If you would like to listen to the 1948 song "Akogare no Hawaii Kōro," you can do so via the video below. Akogare no Hawaii Kōro Here are some of the main English language articles used as references for this episode. Japanese tourists' longing for Hawaii is still worth banking on Japanese “Pancake Boom” Fuels Renewed Relations with Hawaii Hawai‘i Visitor Statistics Released for 2019 Here are some of the main Japanese-language sources used as references for this episode. なぜ日本人はみんなハワイが好きなのか？ (English: Why do all Japanese people love Hawaii?) 【図解】日本人旅行者数、ハワイ・グアム・沖縄の直近10年間をグラフで比較してみた（2019年版）(English: Comparing the past ten years of the total number of travelers to Hawaii, Guam, and Okinawa) なぜ日本人は世界で一番｢ハワイ｣が好きなのか (English: Why is Hawaii the favorite place of Japanese people?) To listen to episode 40 of the Japan Station podcast, use the link below. Comedian & TV Personality Bobby Judo | Japan Station 40 Japanese Vocabulary List Most episodes feature at least one or two interesting Japanese words or phrases. Here’s some of the ones that came up on this episode. All information is from Jim Breen's WWWJDIC. Akogare 憧れ : 憧れ(P); 憬れ 【あこがれ】 (n,adj-no) yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration; We Want Your Questions Is there something about Japan that confuses you? Is there something about Japanese culture that you would like to learn more about? Is there something in Japanese history that you would like us to explain? We're always looking for new questions about Japan to answer, so if you have one, please send it to ichimon@japankyo.com. Special Thanks Opening/Closing Theme: Produced by Apol (YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Fiverr) Ichimon Japan cover art: Produced by Erik R. Follow Japankyo on Social Media Facebook (@JapankyoNews) Twitter (@JapankyoNews) Full Show Notes https:///www.japankyo.com/ichimonjapan
7 Kesä 20201h 4min
16 Can sexy things give you anime style nosebleeds? (The Nosebleed Episode)
On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: Can sexy things give you anime style nosebleeds? Topics Discussed Whether getting sexually aroused causes nosebleeds What it would be like if people in the real world had explosive nosebleeds like in anime The idea that eating large amounts of chocolate causes nosebleeds The idea that eating large amounts of peanuts causes nosebleeds Theories on how it was that people in Japan started to say that chocolate can cause nosebleeds The idea that Japanese people in the Meiji period thought milk chocolate had cow's blood in it Why Japanese parents may have told chiclren that consuming too much chocolate causes nosebleeds The case of a Japanese person who was told eating too many raisins cause nosebleeds The possible origin of the nosebleed trope in anime/manga The manga creator Yasuji Tanioka What the heck hanajibū (鼻血ブー) means Yasuji Tanioka's 1970 hit gyagu (gag/comedic) manga "Tanioka Yasuji no Mettametta Gakidō Kōza" (谷岡ヤスジのメッタメタガキ道講座) and its connection to nosebleeds Yasuji Tanioka's 1971 animated film "Yasuji no Porunorama Yacchimae!!" (ヤスジのポルノラマ やっちまえ!!) A totally ridiculous message board post claiming that men in feaudal Japan would demonstrate interest in a woman by somehow (mentally?) forcing blood to come out their nose The possible connection between ginkgo nuts/seeds and nosebleeds The adverse health effects of ginkgotoxin What many in Japan say is the maximum number of ginkgo nuts one should eat A theory that ties the nosebleeds of anime all the way back to ancient China and the ginkgo nut What the proper way to stop a nosebleed is Tony's Unified Nosebleed Theory (TUNT) And more! Support on Patreon If you enjoy Ichimon Japan and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on Patreon.com. For a minimum pledge of $2 a month you'll get access to exclusive content and our eternal, profound, and undrying gratitude. Support on Patreon Sources, Links, Videos, Etc. Here is a list of the main English-language sources used for this episode. Some extra details were included when necessary. Bloodbath: Why Do So Many Anime Characters Have Nosebleeds When They’re Aroused? Yasuji Tanioka From where did the anime cliche of a sexually aroused person bleeding from their nose originate? What is its significance? Anime Physics: Nosebleeds Origins of the nose-bleed in anime/manga The page above is where the quote about nosebleeds possibly tying back to feudal Japan when men used to mentally force blood to come out their noses in order to signal to a woman that they were attracted to them. That post was written by someone using the name Kess Vargavind and has been quoted in its entirety below. The post was dated October 27, 2013. "I have no idea when, or by whom, the nosebleeding started to depicted in Japanese visual arts, but the nosebleeding as a sign of excitement is traditionally held to have developed during the feudal times when men and women (of the upper classes) were supposed to live their lives apart—but of course they needed some way to woo each other! And so, the men, while walking on the other side of the street mentally forced their noses to bleed when they saw someone “hot” being walked along, and the courting could begin on opposite sides of drawn curtains. Some consider this an accurate history while others consider it a myth, probably the truth lies somewhere in between, as usual. If this is true, then this form of specialised nosebleed might have been depicted in art for quite awhile. But of that I have no knowledge. An interesting thing, I just realised, is that if this is the true history of the sexually ritualistic nosebleed, then (a) women had no need to develop such “skills”, and (b) homosexual men also had no such need. Thus much of the anime and manga today—especially in the boys’ love scene—are not true to the real history! :P (Male homosexual acts were in these times—again, in the upper classes—something considered pure and good, as females were “worth” less and not something you might not have easy “access” to when you felt certain urges.)" Nosebleeds: Causes and Treatments The article above states "Some herbs that affect blood clotting, including ginseng, ginkgo, and garlic, may also play a role in nosebleeds." Spontaneous Bleeding Associated with Ginkgo biloba The study above is interesting in that it analyzes previous studies and does not dismiss the link between ginkgo and bleeding. It calls for further research. Ginkgotoxin (Wikipedia) Here is a selection of the main articles used as reference for this episode. All titles are provided in Japanese. Additional notes are provided for particularly notable articles. 【育児都市伝説】ピーナッツやチョコで鼻血が出るって本当？ チョコレートと鼻血 This article debunks the excessive chocolate causes nosebleeds urban legend (toshi densetsu) and says that one possible explanation is that back when milk chocolate was introduced to Japan some people mistakenly believed that it was made using cow's blood. According to this unverified explanation this mistake was caused by the phrase "cow's milk" (ushi no chichi) sounding similar to the phrase "cow's blood" (ushi no chi). はな血 その２ The post above also mentions that cow's blood theory as one of the explanations for the origin of the eating too much chocolate causes nosebleed urban legend. 「レーズンの食べ過ぎは良くない、鼻血が出る This is the link to the Yahoo Chiebukuro (Japanese equivalent of Yahoo Answers) post in which someone asks if it is true that eating a lot of raisins will cause nosebleeds. In the discussion it is said that the person asking the question says their mother told them this. However, this is not true. It is just a general question that asks if this is true or not. 鼻血とは （漫画・アニメ等における鼻血） 「エロい物で本当に鼻血は出るの？」――医師に確認してみた！ エッチなことを考えると鼻血が出るのは本当か？ The article above states that the manga creator Yasuji Tanioka is often attributed as the one that started the association between sexual arousal and nosebleeds through his 1970 manga "Yasuji no Mettametta Gakkidō Kōza." 谷岡ヤスジ (Wikipedia) 銀杏を食べ過ぎると鼻血が出るって本当ですか？ This message board post asks if eating too many ginkgo seeds/nuts will cause a nosebleed. Interestingly, the person that responds to the person asking this question states that it does not cause nosebleeds but ginkgo seeds can be poisonous if you eat too many of them. ぎんなんの食べ過ぎで中毒死、ゴボウの保存法間違え食中毒…実は危険な食べ物リスト This is the Business Journal article mentioned during the episode. In this article a professor from Nihon Pharmaceutical College (Nihon Gakka Daigaku, 日本薬科大学) named Shinji Funayama states that excessive consumption of ginkgo seeds/nuts can result in nosebleeds and even seizures. Here is the Tokyo Podcast episode mentioned during the commercial break. Seeing The Human Potential With Tony Vega Here is the Japan Station episode mentioned during the commercial break. Learning Japanese While Legally Blind (Tony Vega) | Japan Station 33 Japanese Vocabulary List Most episodes feature at least one or two interesting Japanese words or phrases. Here’s some of the ones that came up on this episode. All information is from Jim Breen's WWWJDIC. Hanaji 鼻血 【はなぢ(P); はなじ(ik)】 (n) nosebleed Ginnan 銀杏 【ぎんなん; ギンナン】 ; (n) (See 銀杏・いちょう) ginkgo nut; gingko nut 男前 【おとこまえ(P); オトコマエ】 (n) handsome man; man's looks; good looks Ushi 牛 【うし(P); ぎゅう; ウシ】 (n) (1) cattle (Bos taurus); cow; bull; ox; calf Chichi 乳 【ちち(P); ち】 (n) (1) milk; (2) breast We Want Your Questions Is there something about Japan that confuses you? Is there something about Japanese culture that you would like to learn more about? Is there something in Japanese history that you would like us to explain? We're always looking for new questions about Japan to answer, so if you have one, please send it to ichimon@japankyo.com. Special Thanks Opening/Closing Theme: Produced by Apol (YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Fiverr) Ichimon Japan cover art: Produced by Erik R. Follow Japankyo on Social Media Facebook (@JapankyoNews) Twitter (@JapankyoNews) Full Show Notes https:///www.japankyo.com/ichimonjapan
26 Touko 202055min
15 Have you ever had any weird experiences in Japan?
On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: Have you ever had any weird experiences in Japan? Topics Discussed Weird/crazy/surprising experiences had in Japan Peculiar Japanese coworkers/teachers A teacher who wanted to go to France to become a witch Whether English is the lingua franca of witches trained in France Eating cat... not really, but kind of Being accosted by an individual that appeared to be a far right nationalist A sarcastic Japanese guy Getting called handsome by a yakuza while urinating And more! Support on Patreon If you enjoy Ichimon Japan and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on Patreon.com. For a minimum pledge of $2 a month you'll get access to exclusive content and our eternal, profound, and undrying gratitude. Support on Patreon Sources, Links, Videos, Etc. In the story about the yakuza in the bathroom a magician named Sero is mentioned. This is the Japanese pronucniation of his name. His real name is Cyril Takayama. Also, it should be noted that it was mistakenly stated that is part Turkish. According to Wikipedia he is of French, Moroccan, and Japanese descent. He has performed in many countries around the world and even had numerous specials air on Japanese television. As for the temple in Kyoto that was mentioned during this episode, it is called Sanjūsangen-dō. It is a place I (Tony) highly recommend visiting when in Kyoto and if you would like to know more about it you can start by checking out the Wikipedia page for it. Another thing you can do is listen to episode 22 of the Japan Station podcast. Japan Station 22: Discovering Buddhist Sculptures w. Michael VanHartingsveldt Japanese Vocabulary List Most episodes feature at least one or two interesting Japanese words or phrases. Here’s some of the ones that came up on this episode. All information is from Jim Breen's WWWJDIC. Majo 魔女 【まじょ】 (n,adj-no) witch Otokomae 男前 【おとこまえ(P); オトコマエ】 (n) handsome man; man's looks; good looks Neko 猫 【ねこ(P); ネコ】 (n) (1) cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); (2) shamisen; (3) geisha; (4) (abbr) (See 猫車) wheelbarrow; (5) (abbr) (See 猫火鉢) clay bed-warmer; (6) (uk) (col) (ant: タチ) bottom; submissive partner of a homosexual relationship We Want Your Questions Is there something about Japan that confuses you? Is there something about Japanese culture that you would like to learn more about? Is there something in Japanese history that you would like us to explain? We're always looking for new questions about Japan to answer, so if you have one, please send it to ichimon@japankyo.com. Special Thanks Opening/Closing Theme: Produced by Apol (YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Fiverr) Ichimon Japan cover art: Produced by Erik R. Follow Japankyo on Social Media Facebook (@JapankyoNews) Twitter (@JapankyoNews) Full Show Notes https:///www.japankyo.com/ichimonjapan
9 Touko 202045min
14 Why are vegetables so insulting in Japanese?
On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: Why are vegetables so unsulting in Japanese? On this episode we are honored to once again be joined by Kyle Broyles of the Tokyo Splosion podcast and Hard Officers YouTube channel. Topics Discussed Some funny Japanese vegetable-based insults and their (supposed) etymologies What the term daikon ashi means Why daikon ashi is so insulting and reserved only for use on women The usage of the term "dumpling legs" What the term daikon yakusha means Why daikon yakusha is considered an insult Why it's insulting to call someone a bean sprout (moyashi) in Japanese What it means to "stink of potatoes" (to be imokusai) What a "country milkboy" is What an "embankment pumpkin" is (dote kabocha) The most commonly cited story explaining the insulting meaning of the term dote kabocha A tip for training yourself to like vegetables Interesting Japanese slang involving the the Japanese word for eggplant (nasu) What the term bokenasu means Why it is insulting to be called a bokenasu What the heck an otankonasu is Two theories for where the "otanko" part of otankonasu derived from The most common etymologies of the term otankonasu The potential connection between otankonasu and Edo period pleasure districts Bubble era Japanese slang How pīman (green pepper) was used as an insult in Japan in the 1970s The difficulties localizers face when translating idioms from Japanese into English Whether the Japanese word for "vegetable" (yasai) totally overlaps in meaning with its English counterpart Why there seem to be more vegetable-related insults in Japanese than fruit-related insults And more! Note: All of the etymologies provided during this episode were found in Japanese language sources and are the most commonly cited. However, just because they are the most commonly cited etymologies that does not mean they are true, so please keep this in mind. Support on Patreon If you enjoy Ichimon Japan and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on Patreon.com. For a minimum pledge of $2 a month you'll get access to exclusive content and our eternal, profound, and undrying gratitude. Support on Patreon Kyle Broyles Links This episode features Kyle Broyles as a special guest. If you would like to follow him on Twitter, please use the link below. Kyle Broyles on Twitter Kyle is one of the hosts of the Tokyo Splosion podcast. If you would like to check his podcast out, you can look it up wherever you get your podcasts or use the links below. Tokyo Splosion on Libsyn Tokyo Splosion on Apple Podcasts Tokyo Splosion on Twitter The latest episode of Tokyo Splosion as of the time of this posting can be found below. Tokyo Splosion Quarterly: Spring 2020 Kyle also produces the YouTube series Hard Officers. Check out the channel via the link below. Hard Officers YouTube Channel Sources, Links, Videos, Etc. Here's a link to the previous episode Kyle Broyles was a guest on. What's life like in Japan during the coronavirus pandemic? (Uncovering the cute sneeze conspiracy | Ichimon Japan 13 Just to review, here's a list of all the insults that were covered on this episode, including how you write them in Japanese. Daikon ashi 大根足 : 大根足; 大根脚 【だいこんあし】 (n) thick legs; fat legs; cankle; cankles (literally: daikon radish legs) Daikon yakusha 大根役者 【だいこんやくしゃ】 (n) (yoji) ham actor; hack actor (literally: daikon radish actor) Moyashi もやし (n) bean sprouts (in certain contexts it can also be used to mean as an insult meaning lanky, gangly or frail) Moyashikko もやしっ子 【もやしっこ】 (n) weak child; frail child; gangly child Imokusai イモくさい 【いもくさい】 (n) country bumpkin; unsophisticated; hick (literally to stink of potatoes) Dote kabocha どてかぼちゃ (n) incompetent person; halfwit; blockhead; fool (literally: embankment pumpkin) Bokenasu ぼけなす (n) (1) faded, dull-colored eggplant; (2) (derog) slow-witted, abstracted person; halfwit Otankonasu おたんこなす (n) fool; twit; idiot; bird-brain Atama ga pīman (Note: This term was popular in the 1970s and is rarely, if ever, used today.) 頭がピーマン 【あたまがぴーまん】 stupid; dumb (literally: your head is a green pepper) Hanashi ga pīman 話がピーマン 【はなしがぴーまん】 what you are saying is stupid/pointless (literally: what you are saying/your story is a green pepper.) If you'd like to check out episode 38 of Japan Station, you can do so via the link below. Understanding Idols and the Success of AKB48 (Dr. Patrick W. Galbraith) | Japan Station 38 If you missed the Japanese study tips episode of Ichimon Japan, check out the article below. What are your Japanese studying tips? | Ichimon Japan 08 Japanese Vocabulary List Most episodes feature at least one or two interesting Japanese words or phrases. Here’s some of the ones that came up on this episode. All information is from Jim Breen's WWWJDIC. Yasai 野菜 【やさい】 (n,adj-no) vegetable Kudamono 果物 : 果物(P); 菓物 【くだもの(P); かぶつ(果物)】 (n) fruit Oden おでん (n) (food) oden; dish of various ingredients, e.g. egg, daikon, potato, chikuwa, konnyaku, etc. stewed in soy-flavored dashi Shokuatari 食あたり : 食あたり; 食中り 【しょくあたり】 (n) food poisoning Shokubutsu 植物 【しょくぶつ】 (n) plant; vegetation Emoi エモい (adj-i) (1) (sl) emo; sad; melancholic; (2) (sl) (pun on エロい and キモい) (See エロい,キモい) erotic in a disgusting way Inakakusai 田舎臭い : 田舎臭い; 田舎くさい 【いなかくさい】 (adj-i) rustic; unsophisticated; provincial; hick; cornball Ume 梅 : 梅(P); 楳 【うめ(P); むめ(ok); ウメ】 (n) (1) Japanese apricot (Prunus mume); Japanese plum; ume; Chinese plum Tnkō 炭坑 : 炭鉱(P); 炭坑; 炭礦 【たんこう】 (n) coal mine; coal pit We Want Your Questions Is there something about Japan that confuses you? Is there something about Japanese culture that you would like to learn more about? Is there something in Japanese history that you would like us to explain? We're always looking for new questions about Japan to answer, so if you have one, please send it to ichimon@japankyo.com. Special Thanks Opening/Closing Theme: Produced by Apol (YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Fiverr) Ichimon Japan cover art: Produced by Erik R. Follow Japankyo on Social Media Facebook (@JapankyoNews) Twitter (@JapankyoNews) Full Show Notes https:///www.japankyo.com/ichimonjapan
5 Touko 202052min
13 What's life like in Japan during the coronavirus pandemic? (Uncovering the cute sneeze conspiracy)
On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What's life like in Japan during the coronavirus pandemic? We also investigate the cute sneeze conspiracy that is going on in Japan. This episodes features special guest Kyle Broyles of the Tokyo Splosion podcast and Hard Officers YouTube channel. Topics Discussed What it's like living in central Tokyo during the coronavirus pandemic What it's like living in Ishikawa Prefecture during the coronavirus pandemic Precautions supermarkets in Japan have taken during the coronavirus pandemic Whether there are have been any noticeable food shortages Making the switch to working from home The state of emergency declared by the governor of Ishikawa Prefecture Restrictions on bars/izakaya in Tokyo and whether they are being followed What the past few weeks have been like in Hawaii during the coronavirus pandemic How a robot cabal is promoting "cute sneezing" in order to further spread the coronavirus in Japan How to sneeze like a cute Japanese girl Fuku's dinosaur museum Ishikawa's famous carrots The solution to the "cute sneezing" problem The dirty handholds on Japanese trains And more! Note: This episode was recorded on April 19, 2020 (JST)/April 18 (HST). On April 20 (JST) Ryan found out that the movie theater he mentions in the episode had closed on April 18 (one day before this episode was recorded). Support on Patreon If you enjoy Ichimon Japan and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on Patreon.com. For a minimum pledge of $2 a month you'll get access to exclusive content and our eternal, profound, and undrying gratitude. Support on Patreon Sources, Links, Videos, Etc. This episode features Kyle Broyles as a special guest. If you would like to follow him on Twitter, please use the link below. Kyle Broyles on Twitter Kyle is one of the hosts of the Tokyo Splosion podcast. If you would like to check his podcast out, you can look it up wherever you get your podcasts or use the links below. Tokyo Splosion on Libsyn Tokyo Splosion on Apple Podcasts Tokyo Splosion on Twitter The episode of Tokyo Splosion involving the "stinky buddies" that was mentioned at the beginning of this episode can be accessed via the link below. Tokyo Splosion - Stinky Buddies Kyle also produces the YouTube series Hard Officers. Check out the channel via the link below. Hard Officers YouTube Channel Japanese Vocabulary List Most episodes feature at least one or two interesting Japanese words or phrases. Here’s some of the ones that came up on this episode. All information is from Jim Breen's WWWJDIC. Kushami くしゃみ (n) sneeze Seki 咳 【せき】 (n) cough; coughing; tussis Yarikata やり方 【やりかた】 (n) manner of doing; way; method; means We Want Your Questions Is there something about Japan that confuses you? Is there something about Japanese culture that you would like to learn more about? Is there something in Japanese history that you would like us to explain? We're always looking for new questions about Japan to answer, so if you have one, please send it to ichimon@japankyo.com. Special Thanks Opening/Closing Theme: Produced by Apol (YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Fiverr) Ichimon Japan cover art: Produced by Erik R. Follow Japankyo on Social Media Facebook (@JapankyoNews) Twitter (@JapankyoNews) Full Show Notes https:///www.japankyo.com/ichimonjapan
20 Huhti 202050min
