Megumi

Finding Treasures

Education EN ↓ 52 episodes

This show is about finding treasures in our everyday life. Walk with me as I look for beauty in language, history, and cultures. Explore with me as I look into natures, philosophy, and martial arts. This podcast will be in Japanese and English in hopes to help study those who are studying Japanese or English. Follow/Subscribe to Finding Treasure Podcast and share the show with someone are interested in Japanese culture or learning Japanese or English language. Click the link for more cultural lessons and stories: https://linktr.ee/passion.megumi

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Megumi

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Education

Latest episode

Dec 27, 2023

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Episodes

26: History of Konpeitou 31.07.2022

All about Konpeitou and Konpeitou and Konpeitou Museum in Osaka.  1. History of Konpeitou 2. Production of Konpeitou 3. Konpeitou Museum 金平糖の歴史について。大阪のコンペイトウミュージアムのお話もしています。 1.金平糖の歴史 2.金平糖の生産について 3.コンペイトウミュージアムについて  Link for Konpeitou Museum: https://konpeitou.jp/ To place an order (non-Japanese order): https://twinkle-konpeitou.s...

25. Star Festival & History of Sugar in Japan 07.07.2022

July 7th is Star Festival & Konpeitō Day! I talk about Konpeitō, sugary sweet that was introduced to Oda Nobunaga from Portugal during the Sengoku (War States) period in Japan. I am also talking about the history of sugar in Japan and tea ceremony.  七月七日は金平糖の日。戦国時代にポルトガルから伝わり、信長が初めて口にしたという金平糖についてお話します。 日本のお砂糖の歴史についても触れていま...

24. Nobunaga: First Japanese Who Ate Sugary Treats 15.06.2022

The first Japanese person to eat confectionery: Nobunaga. 日本で最初に甘菓子を食べた人物についてお話しします。 Take a walk with me to find treasurers. さぁお散歩に一緒に出かけましょう。 To learn about Japanese calendars talked about in this episode, check out episode 23: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1908756/10690485 ———————— I would love to hear what treasures you find. Please let me know.  If you h...

23. Japanese Calendars Three Ways 01.06.2022

In this episode, we will learn the 3 calendars (called koyomi) used in Japan. 日本で使われている三つの暦、カレンダーについてお話ししています。 Take a walk with me to find treasurers. さぁお散歩に一緒に出かけましょう。 To sign up for Origami & Calligraphy Workshop happening on 6/5: https://www.asagaojapanese.com/workshops Learn about Birth of Japan (ep 8): https://www.buzzsprout.com/1908756/100...

22. Children’s Day 06.05.2022

5/5 is Children’s Day in Japan. In this episode, I talk about brief history and background of Children’s Day. 5/5はこどもの日。こどもの日についてお話ししています。 Take a walk with me to find treasurers. さぁお散歩に一緒に出かけましょう。 —————————-  I would love to hear what treasures you find. Please let me know.  If you have questions or topics you’d like me to cover, please reach out using thi...

21. Greenery Day 05.05.2022

5/4 is Greenery Day in Japan. In this episode, I talk about brief history and background of Greenery Day, and the Star Wars Day.  5/4はみどりの日。みどりの日、そしてスターウォーズの日についてもお話ししています。 Take a walk with me to find treasurers. さぁお散歩に一緒に出かけましょう。 Check out Shōwa Day 昭和の日はこちらから: https://findingstreasures.buzzsprout.com/1908756/10531449 ーーーーーー...

20. Constitution Memorial Day 04.05.2022

5/3 is Constitution Memorial Day in Japan. In this episode, I talk about brief history and background of Constitution Memorial Day.  5/3は憲法記念日。憲法記念日についてお話ししています。 Take a walk with me to find treasurers. さぁお散歩に一緒に出かけましょう。  I would love to hear what treasures you find. Please let me know.  If you have questions or topics you’d like me to cover, please reach o...

19: Shōwa Day 30.04.2022

4/29 is Showa Day in Japan. In this episode, I explain a national holiday that starts off Gold Week in Japan.  4/29は昭和の日。昭和の日について解説しています。 To learn about emperor’s birthday, please listen to the episode 11! 天長節についてはこちらをどうぞ! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1908756/10142394 Take a walk with me to find treasurers. さぁお散歩に一緒に出かけましょう。 ——————————— I would...

18. A Brief History of Golden Week 30.04.2022

In Japan, long spring holiday season has started. Today I am talking about a brief history of “Gold Week”.  日本では春の大型連休、ゴールデンウイークが始まりましたね。 今回はGWの簡単な歴史についてお話します。 Take a walk with me to find treasurers. さぁお散歩に一緒に出かけましょう。 ———————— I would love to hear what treasures you find. Please let me know.  If you have questions or topics you’d lik...

17. Spring Cherry Scenes from My Hometown 29.04.2022

In the countryside of Osaka in Japan, my beautiful hometown is filled with cherry trees planted 30 years ago. I will take you on an audio tour of the cherry walk.  大阪の山沿いにある私が育った街。そこには30年前に植えられた桜の木があります。今回はそこにご案内します。 Where are your favorite trees from your childhood? 皆さんの想い出の木はどこにありますか。 Don‘t forget to checkout my blog for pictur...

16. History of Cherry Blossom in Washington, D.C. 24.04.2022

The cherry blossoms along the Tidal Basin are one of the iconic scenes of spring in the U.S. Capital in Washington, D.C.  In this episode, I take a look at the history of trees exchanged between the U.S. and Japan, and the efforts of keeping the friendship alive and continuing for our countries.  アメリカの首都であるワシントン市。タイダルベイすんにある桜並木は春の風物詩でもあります。今回は木を通し...

15: Cherry Trees in My Hometown 20.04.2022

The song I remember during the cherry blooms season. The one that takes you to that place when you close your eyes. Do you have such a song? 桜の季節に想い出すあの歌。目を閉じるとあの場所に連れて行ってくれる歌。皆さんはありますか? For me, “Still, I will live on” by ATSUSHI & Nobuyuki Tsujii is the one that takes me to the place of comfort and happiness in my heart.   私にとっては、ATSUSHIさん...

14. Cherry Blossom in Classical Literature 10.04.2022

As cherry blossom (sakura) plays important role in Japanese culture, it appears in much classical literature as well. In this episode, let’s take a look at a brief overview of how cherry blossoms were depicted in Japanese poems.  Take a walk with me to find treasurers. 桜は大事な日本文化の一つ。今回は古典の中で桜がどのように移り変わってきたのか見ていきたいと思います。 さぁお散歩に一緒に出かけまし...

13. Cherry Blossom Day 28.03.2022

3/27 is Cherry Blossom Day! Please join me to learn about this day and the cherry blossoms. 3/27「桜の日」!その由来や桜の木についてお話しています。 Take a walk with me to find treasurers. さぁお散歩に一緒に出かけましょう。 ——————————————- I would love to hear what treasures you find. Please let me know.  If you have questions or topics you’d like me to cover, please reach out using this form:  ht...

12. Girls’ Day Celebration 04.03.2022

3.3 is Girls’ Day! Join me to celebrate health and happiness as I talk about the brief history, food, and childhood memories related to this celebration.  Who do you want to celebrate in your life? 三月三日はひな祭り。ひなまつりにまつわる歴史や食べ物、思い出についてお話しています。 皆さんは誰をお祝いしたいですか? Take a walk with me to find treasurers. さぁお散歩に一緒に出かけましょう。 You can f...

11. Birthday of the Emperor 26.02.2022

2.23  is the birthday of the current Emperor of Japan. Come join me as I talk about the origin of this National Holiday. 2.23は天長節ー天皇誕生日。 この祝日の由来についてお話ししています。 天長地久 ー老子 七章より Tenchō Chikyū —From Tao Te Ching Chapter 7 Tenchō setsu 天長節:2/23 Chikyū setsu 地久節:12/9 Take a walk with me to find treasurers. さぁお散歩に一緒に出かけましょう。 —————- I would l...

10. 2.22 is Ninja Day! 22.02.2022

2.22 is Ninja Day in Japan! Let’s learn about the Ninja day, the kanji character “nin 忍” and what the ninjas mean for Japan. 2.22は忍者デー。日本ではいろいろ盛り上がっているみたいです!忍者デーについて、漢字の「忍」について、そして忍者が日本にとってなんであるのか、についてお話ししています。 Take a walk with me to find treasurers. さぁお散歩に一緒に出かけましょう。 Link in the comment ↓ リンクはコ...

9. A Brief History of the California Roll 21.02.2022

A brief history of the California Roll, one of the most popular sushi, inspired by the feedback from the listeners. 米国でお寿司の定番となったカリフォルニアロールについてのお話です。 リスナーさんからのご感想やコメント感謝いたします。 What is your favorite roll? みなさんのお好きな巻き寿司はなんですか? Take a walk with me to find treasurers. さぁお散歩に一緒に出かけましょう。 —————————— I would lov...

8. Birthday of Japan 11.02.2022

Celebrating the 2682th birthday of Japan on February 11th!  二月十一日は日本の2682回目の誕生日、紀元節のお祝いです! Jinmu Tenō : 神武天皇 Chronicle of Japan : 日本書紀 Founding Principles:肇国理念 Imperial Decree : 詔 八紘を掩いて宇と為んこと亦可からずや Ameno shita o ooite ie to senkoto  mata yokarazu ya Take a walk with me to find treasurers. さぁお散歩に一緒に出かけましょう。 ————— I would lo...

7. Futo maki on Setsubun 04.02.2022

Setsubun is the eve of the first day of spring in old calendar. Japanese has many traditions around this festival, but today we focus on Futomaki or Ehō maki—thick roll.  二月三日は節分。今回は節分の恵方巻きについてのお話です。 Take a walk with me to find treasurers. さぁお散歩に一緒に出かけましょう。 I would love to hear what treasures you find. Please let me know.  If you have questions or topic...

6. What’s Your Favorite Sushi? 03.02.2022

“What’s your favorite sushi?”  I asked my friends on Facebook & Instagram. Let’s check out the result! 「あなたの好きなお寿司は何ですか?」 SNSで投げかけた質問にお答えいただいた結果発表です! Check out episode 5 for the history of Sushi - Nigiri Style.  Take a walk with me to find treasurers. さぁお散歩に一緒に出かけましょう。 I would love to hear what treasures you find. Please let me know. ...

5. A Brief History of Sushi—Nigiri Style 11.01.2022

Let’s learn a brief history of Sushi--Nigiri style, in honor of my mother’s birthday,  母親の誕生日にちなんで、握り寿司についてのお話です。   1.  Otoshi dama 2. A brief history of Nigiri 3. What is your favorite sushi? 今回は: 1. お年玉 2. 握り寿司について 3. 好きなお寿司は何ですか? Check out episode 2 for Kagami mochi .  Take a walk with me to find treasurers. さぁお散歩に一緒に出かけましょう。...

4. New Year Soup 02.01.2022

Today, we’ll talk New Year’s soup called Ozōni. お雑煮についてのお話です。 In this episode,  1.  Ozōni (New Year Soup) 2. Osaka style soup 3. My family soup 今回は: 1. お雑煮 2. 関西風 3. 我が家の食べ方 Take a walk with me to find treasurers. さぁお散歩に一緒に出かけましょう。 I would love to hear what treasures you find. Please let me know! If you have questions or topics you’d like me to cover,...

3. New Year’s Eve Soba Noodles 01.01.2022

New Year’s Eve Noodles called Toshikoshi Soba. 年越しそばについてのお話です。 In this episode,  1. Soba (buckwheat noodle) 2. Negi (green onion) 3. Cherishing memories 今回のエピソードでは: 1. お蕎麦 2. おネギ 3. 子供の頃の想い出 Take a walk with me to find treasurers. さぁお散歩に一緒に出かけましょう。 I would love to hear what treasures you find. Please let me know.  If you have questions or to...

2. Let’s Talk New Year Mochi 31.12.2021

Let’s talk about Mochi—New Year’s mochi called Kagamimochi. 鏡餅についてのお話です。 1. About Kagami mochi 2. 3 items to display with mochi 3. My first job ever 今回のエピソードでは: 1. 鏡餅について 2. 三つの飾りについて 3. 人生初のお仕事 Today’s treasure 今日の宝物: Generation to Generation -Dai Dai - だいだい- 代々 I would love to hear what treasures you find. Please let me know.  If you have q...

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