Important News: New Site New Feed

I have decided to change websites and combine Guzen Radio/Video into one feed. Please go over to Guzen Media Japan’s new site and subscribe to the new feed
http://feeds.feedburner.com/guzenmediajapan.
Just copy and paste it into the podcatcher of your choice.

Here is how to subscribe in iTunes
Step 1 Open up iTunes
Step 2 Click on the Advance Tab
Step 3 Select Subcribe to Podcast
Step 4 Copy/Paste http://feeds.feedburner.com/guzenmediajapan
Step 5 Enjoy!

Everything else will remain the same. I know it’s a slight pain, but the changes will make things easier on me.

Please spread the word about the site and shows, check out and join the forum, send in voicemails, questions, comments, and feedback.

See you at the new site.

Mahalo!

1 comment 7 May 2007

Children’s Day こどもの日

May 5th is the fourth and last national holiday that make up the Golden Week Holiday called kodomo no hi. It is a day to celebrate children and to wish for their happiness and success. It was originally know as Boy’s Day and is still considered more of a celebration for boys instead of girls. Girls have their own day on March 3rd, but it’s not a national holiday.

Many families raise koinobori which are carp shaped flags. The carp represents strength and power. One carp for each child (boy).
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Green(ery) Day みどりの日

May 4th is the third of four national holidays that make up the Golden Week Holiday called midori no hi. This holiday was orginally on April 29th and was to celebrate the birthday of Emperor Hirohito. The holiday had always been controversial and after his death in 1989 the holiday was renamed Green(ery) Day. Even though the name and date changed, it is still a way to honor Emperor Hirohito because he was very interested in nature, plants, and marine biology.

It’s also a day to enjoy nature and think about the environment. In my city there was a samba festival with music and dancing in the streets all day. The dancers were barely clothed so I guess it fit with the nature theme.

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Constitution Memorial Day 憲法記念日

May 3rd is the second of four national holidays that make up the Golden Week Holiday called kenpo kinenbi. It’s a day to commemorate the Constitution of Japan that took effect on this day in 1947.

The Japanese Constitution was created during the Allied Occupation after World War II. It replaced the imperial system of rule with a form of liberal democracy.

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English Teaching in Japan 34/Guzen Radio 52

In this episode John joins me to talk about how to handle trouble students and other things.

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Showa Day 昭和の日

This year on April 29th a new national holiday called showa no hi starts the beginning of the Golden Week holiday in Japan.

The holiday is to honor the former Emperor Hirohito who reign from 1926-1989. This period was given the name Showa which means period of enlightened peace. It is also meant to to be a day to reflect on the Showa period and to think about Japan’s future. The holiday is a bit controversial for some due to Japans actions in Asia and in World War II during this time.

I was born in Showa 41.

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Golden Week

There are 14 national holidays in Japan and four of them fall within in the same week which is know in Japan as Golden Week. Many people combine the national holidays with a few paid days off to travel overseas and througout Japan. This year the holidays fall on Sunday which makes Monday a day off, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

The four national holidays are:

  • April 29th 昭和の日(showa no hi)-Showa Day
  • May 3th 憲法記念日(kinpo kinenbi)-Constitution Day
  • May 4th みどりの日(midori no hi)-Greenery Day
  • May 5th こどもの日(kodomo no hi)-Childrens Day
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    Guzen Radio Episode 51/-English Teaching in Japan 34-Englishman John

    In this episode John, a British teacher at my school, joins me to talk about how he came to Japan, teaching in Africa, and other things.

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    English Teaching in Japan 33

    In this episode I talk about my schedule and other things that are happening at school.

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    Guzen Media Japan-Update

    My production and motivation level has been low the past couple of weeks due to an extremely busy schedule at school and from watching the horrible tragedy last Monday at Virginia Tech. I was glued to the tv from the moment I got home to early in the morning. Being from Virginia, knowing someone who currently goes there, and having been on the Virginia Tech campus many times made me feel more connected to the events that happend. It’s another reminder how quickly our lives can change and how much we need to let the people we care about know that we care about them.

    Now on to something better.

    Congratulations to two of our listenters, Vince and Jim, for getting selected for the JET program. I hope they have a great experience. Too bad they don’t get to drink champagne in business class like I did, but I’m sure the juice will taste just as sweet in economy. Oh the glory days!

    If you or someone you know also got selected for this years JET program please let me know. I would like to keep up with everyone. I want to make this a good resource of information about the program and a place to network.

    A couple of people told me they had sent voicemails, but I never got them. I found out the account was closed. Sorry about that! I opened a new account, so please send in your voicemails for the shows. The new number is
    206-666-3343

    I just starting using jaiku. It’s a great place to keep up with what others are doing and to discover some new things. Check it out and add me to see what I’m doing and working on throughout the day.

    New shows are on the way so pleased stay tuned!

    Add comment 23 April 2007

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