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The Kaiwa Podcast

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The Kaiwa Podcast is led by a diverse group of students at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) in Japan, and we are creating a recipe for conversations.

Every two weeks, we have conversations about a variety of relatable topics and interview many inspiring guests! Fun-filled, inspiring, and empowering conversations are promised here at The Kaiwa Podcast. Stay with us!


The Kaiwa Podcastへようこそ!

The Kaiwa Podcastは国籍・年齢の違うAPU生が、毎回ゲストを迎え、様々なトピックの会話を通してお送りします。今を生きるAPU生がどのように生き、何を感じているのか。学生のみならず、社会人の方にも楽しんでもらえるポッドキャストです。新しい学びがここにあり。お楽しみに!
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PRIDE MONTH_2

The Kaiwa PodcastJun 22, 2023

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PRIDE MONTH_2

PRIDE MONTH_2

*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。

Jun 22, 202339:39
PRIDE MONTH_1

PRIDE MONTH_1

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.

Jun 19, 202321:09
How to stay afloat under pressure, Mental health Awareness with MeWe | ストレスマナジメント
May 25, 202301:01:02
Oceania Week 2023

Oceania Week 2023

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.


Guest Profile

Gillian - APS (ED) / 4th year

Kelly - APS (ED) / 4th year

May 11, 202348:27
A love song, a musician, and a reflection on modern love
Apr 28, 202340:22
Marathon

Marathon

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 :))


Guest profile

Japhta Sibusiso Mdakane, MBA 2nd year
Contect: md21s6pd@apu.ac.jp / sibusiso.mdakane@gmail.com

Feb 02, 202340:52
Perks of living downtown / Downtown vs. Dorm

Perks of living downtown / Downtown vs. Dorm

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!

Guest profile
Purbi Bajracharya: 2nd year/ APS - IR / IG: @purbe_e

Jan 19, 202344:35
“Getting Older” 「歳を重ねること」

“Getting Older” 「歳を重ねること」

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。

Jan 05, 202345:18
Unfiltered Episode_Who we are

Unfiltered Episode_Who we are

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Dec 29, 202252:21
Inclusive Education
Dec 19, 202201:20:27
National Holiday

National Holiday

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Dec 01, 202243:14
Being Away from Home

Being Away from Home

What is HOME? There will be 100 answers if there are 100 people. In this episode, the host Ayane and the guest Kamiko discuss about being away from home with their definition of home and what home means in life. As you know, APU has an environment high in diversity with people from all around the world. It means, probably most of the people in APU already left their first homes with families. Then, we would like you to think with us, about what is home, and what happens when you cannot feel like home.

あなたにとって、“Home”とは何ですか?そもそも、“Home”って、日本語でなんて言うのでしょう?英語の“Home”という言葉は、きっと日本語の「家」とは違い、もっとあたたかくて想いの宿る言葉なのではないでしょうか。今回は、そんな「“Home”を離れること」について、ホストのアヤネとゲストのカミコが会話を繰り広げます。エピソードを聞いてくださる皆さんにも、是非一緒に“Home”について考えていただきたいです。“Home”とは何でしょう?そして、“Home”にいると感じられないとき、あなたならどうしますか?

Guest profile

Tampus Sean Kamiko Ariar, 3rd semster APM, @kamikokawawa

Nov 17, 202242:20
Exchange Experience

Exchange Experience

Going to a new destination for an exchange program, especially during COVID times can be daunting. Yet, our courageous guests, this time, shared with us how and why it can be a worthwhile experience with many doors of opportunity opening. It is not so very often that there is a chance to hear perspectives of both outbound and inbound exchange students at once. Our guests, Karina and Koen, compared and contrasted their unique and useful insights from their overseas exchange program on matters ranging from academics and extracurriculars to non-university related pursuits and practical advice for others considering going on an exchange. So, check the episode out and feel free to leave your comments or questions for us and our guests.

交換留学で新しい土地に行くことは、特にCOVIDの時期には、大変なことかもしれません。しかし、今回の勇気あるゲストたちは、それがいかに、どのようにそしてなぜ、多くのチャンスの扉を開く価値ある経験となるかを教えてくれました。受入交換留学生と送出交換留学生の両方の意見を一度に聞ける機会は、そうそうあるものではありません。ゲストのカリーナとコーエンは、学業や課外活動、大学以外の活動、交換留学を考えている人へのアドバイスなど、交換留学から得たユニークで有益な洞察を比較対照して語ってくれました。また、私たちやゲストへのコメントや質問もお待ちしています。

Guests

Karina Viella Darminto, 4th year APS CSM, @karinaviella
Koen van Duin, inbound Exchange 3rd year, APS/ International Law major, -

Host

Rukhsora SATIMBOEVA 4th year, APS IRPS major, @_n_rukhsora

Nov 14, 202201:01:43
INA week 2022

INA week 2022

Our official 1st episode of the 5th season of the Kaiwa podcast is finally here and it includes some very special guests. In this episode we dive into the makings and behind the scenes of the INA week 2022 with guests representing the core members of the event. INA week 2022 is one of the biggest student organized multicultural weeks for this fall semester and through this podcast we have tried to give a proper inside scoop into it.

ザーカイワポッドキャストの第 5 シーズンの公式の第 1 エピソードがついに登場しました。ここにはとても特別なゲストもいます。 このエピソードでは、イベントのコアメンバーを代表するゲストとともに、2022 年の INA ウィークの制作と舞台裏へ(「え」と発音して)と飛び込みます。 2022 年の INA ウィークは、この秋学期に学生が組織する最大の多文化週間の 1 つであるため、私たちはこのポッドキャストを通じて、適切な内部スクープを提供しようと考えました。

Guest profile:

Putri Naila Dira: 2nd year / APS
Gabriel Pradipta: 3rd year / APM
Rayhansyah Jasin: 3rd year / APS - IR

Oct 20, 202245:25
The first graduating class of The Kaiwa Podcast

The first graduating class of The Kaiwa Podcast

Host profile
Sulli - India / APM


Guest profile
Fira - Indonesia / APS
Shasta - Nepal / APS
Mico - Indonesia / APS

Aug 30, 202240:04
Living and Working Abroad

Living and Working Abroad

エピソード9では、なんと!我らがスペイン語の教授、Victor先生をゲストに迎え、「海外に住み、働くこと」をテーマに話し合いました。文化の違い、人生設計など、幅広い角度で会話を繰り広げます。ホストのあやねは、Victor先生の国際色豊かな経験に興味津々。大学生の視点から、「生まれ育った国を出て働くこと」「家のように感じられる場所」など、未来の自分を想像しながら質問を投げかけます。先生が長年海外で働くことで得てきた見識から、将来世界で活躍したい皆さんへアドバイスも頂きました。世界に羽ばたくAPU生必見のコンテンツ。お楽しみに!

In episode 9, we welcomed a very special guest, our beloved Spanish teacher, Professor. Victor! We discussed living and working in different countries from various subtopics, cultural differences, future plans, etc. The host is curious about his international experience and asked questions by imagining their future. Where do you feel like home? How is having life in different countries? The guest gave us some advice from their lessons for you willing to take on the world in the future. Please enjoy!

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Host:

Name: Ayane Miyazaki
Faculty: APS (Environment & Development), 2nd year/3rd semester
Comment: The recording was very fun and full of discovery. I highly recommend you to take Victor’s class if you are interested in Spanish! Let’s be ready to take on the world😊

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Guest:

Name: Víctor M. Barraso
Subject: Spanish
Comment: Learning different languages is the best way to reach a greater understanding, to promote greater tolerance, empathy, and acceptance of others. So please become a polyglot!

Aug 11, 202230:37
Job-hunting X Grad School

Job-hunting X Grad School

Decision-making is in itself a hard process and, as young adults, we experience that in our day-to-day lives as well. After-graduation plans require an even more rigorous thinking process. To alleviate our student-life concerns  a bit and to assist the decision-making processes all of us go through, we talked to two of our senpais, got to know their experience, challenges, lessons and asked for their advice . In this episode, we discussed matters ranging from finances to post-graduation options, from a bigger picture view on after-APU life to small nostalgic moments at APU. Give it a listen to this useful extra-interesting episode and share your thoughts with us.

意思決定はそれ自体が難しいプロセスであり、若い大人として、私たちは日常生活でもそれを経験しています。卒業後の計画には、さらに厳密な思考プロセスが必要です。学生生活の悩みを少し和らげ、私たち全員が行う意思決定プロセスを支援するために、私たちは2人の先輩と話をし、彼らの経験、課題、レッスンを知り、アドバイスを求めました。このエピソードでは、APU後の生活の全体像から、APUでの小さな懐かしい瞬間まで、財政から卒業後のオプションに至るまでのトピックについて話しました。この面白くて、役に立てるエピソードを聞いて、私たちとあなたの考えを共有してください。


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Hosts:

Dorcas MENDIN
Liberia
3rd year APS/IRPS
Insta: @dorcas_mendin

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Rukhsora SATIMBOEVA
Uzbekistan
3rd year APS/IRPS
Insta : @_n_rukhsora

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Guests:

Nursulton ANVAROV, Uzbekistan, Now based in Osaka Japan
APM, graduated in Spring 2021
Employed at Yanmar Marine International Asia (Business Development)
Telegram: https://t.me/n_anvarov
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nursulton-anvarov-58081318a/

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Shira Damia Putrinda, Indonesia, now based in Germany/Switzerland
APS (International Governance), graduated in Spring 2013
Program Manager at “enpact”, AsiaBerlin Community Manager
Volunteer: Interim President of APU Alumni Association Europe Chapter Board
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shira-damia-putrinda/

Jul 28, 202201:32:34
友達って、、、難しい!- Making friends is,,,difficult

友達って、、、難しい!- Making friends is,,,difficult

エピソード7では、ホストのゆか、ななみとゲストである、あじんさん、ゆうなさん、みさきさんの3人と一緒に友人関係について話しました。今回のエピソードでは、事前にゲストの皆さんに友人関係に関する質問に答えてもらい、その回答の中からピックアップして話を進めていきました。最後には、ホストの友人からのお悩み相談に答えてもらうコーナーもあります。様々な角度からの意見が飛び交うエピソードになったので、皆さんもぜひ自分に当てはめて考えてみてくださいね!お楽しみに!

In Episode 7, hosts and guests talked about friendships. In this episode, guests were asked to answer questions about their friendships in advance, and hosts asked guests about the answers. At the end of the episode, there is a section that the guests answer questions about relationship problems from host's friend. You can listen to a lot of opinions from a variety of angles. Please enjoy!

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Guest information

名前:ゆうな
回生/学部:一回生 / APS
専攻:CSM

友達のみんなたちへ 大好きだぞーー!!いつもありがとうありがとう!!

名前:タマン加藤亜人
回生/学部:3回生 / APS
専攻:開発環境

アジンシェアハウス入居者募集中!!

名前:中野美咲

回生/学部:2回生 / APS


Jul 14, 202229:50
Let's Talk about Gender #02 - EQUAL X APU

Let's Talk about Gender #02 - EQUAL X APU

In this episode we continued this month's theme of pride with conversations in English. This episode is especially special because it is a collaboration episode with Equal APU, a circle in APU that works towards spreading awareness about  pride and providing a safe space for open discussion. We have two very special guests who have joined us for this episode, Samara from Equal APU and Raz from our very own Kaiwa Podcast team. Together we talked on topics related to gender fluidity, Gender in Japan, Gender and APU and a lot more. We were able to create a comfortable space without judgement. We also hope that all our listeners are able to find their own version of comfort through our conversations :)

このエピソードでは、今月の英語での会話による誇りのテーマを続けました。 特にこのエピソードは、APUのサークルであるEqualAPUとのコラボレーションエピソードであり、プライドに対する認識を拡散させ、開かれた議論のための安全な空間を提供するために努力するために特別だ。 このエピソードに参加してくれた2人のとても特別なゲストがいます。EqualAPUのSamaraと、私たち自身のKaiwaPodcastチームのRazです。 ジェンダー流動性、ジェンダー·イン·ジャパン、ジェンダー·APUなどに関するトピックについて一緒に話し合いました。 判断なしに快適な空間を作ることができました。 また、私たちの会話を通して、リスナーの皆さんがそれぞれの慰めを見つけられることを願っています:)


Get in touch with us on
Instagram or via thekaiwapodcast@gmail.com

Guest profile:

Samarra G N Masengi
Instagram: @samarragnm
APS (CSM) / 4th Semester

Equal APU is all about advocating for gender equality, empowerment, and LGBTQIA+ acceptance. So, I hope you keep an eye on us and join our cause! If you want to learn more, you can send a DM to our account (@equal.apu) or to me

Raz Denosta
Instagram: @rz.den
APM / 2nd Semester


Jun 30, 202239:57
ジェンダーについて話し合おう!- Let’s talk about gender!
Jun 16, 202250:23
Cultural differences - 文化の違い

Cultural differences - 文化の違い

今回のエピソードは3人の新しいホスティングメンバーをお迎えし英語と日本語でインタビューをしました。日本人のあやねは地元である東京と別府を比べての生活の違いを話してくれました。ネパール出身のルビーとウズベキスタン出身のルクソラは、日本に来て実際に体験してみて予期していなかったこと、文化の違いについて話してくれました。世界から仲間が集うAPUだからこそ話し合うべき、彼らから見た日本を知ることができました。このエピソードを聞いていろんな国の生徒と話す機会を作っていただけると嬉しいです!

This episode we welcomed three new hosting members and interviewed them in English as well as in Japanese. Ayane, who is Japanese, talked about the differences in her life compared to her hometown of Tokyo and Beppu. Purbi from Nepal and Rukhsora from Uzbekistan talked about what they did not expect when they came to Japan and about the cultural differences they experienced. We were able to learn about Japan and the University from their point of view, as they gave us an international perspective to APUs multicultural environment.  We also discussed how APU is a place where we can make friends from all over the world and also experience Japanese culture to the maximum. I hope this episode gives you a chance to talk to students from different countries as well !


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May 26, 202254:28
Productivity & Personal Management

Productivity & Personal Management

Being a student comes with a lot of responsibilities and pressure to perform well. Performing well requires you to be organized, productive and self-motivated. At APU, it’s easy to want to do it all - perform well academically, join circles, participate in events, and have a fun social life. But we all know this is easier said than done. In this episode, four APU students gather to share their thoughts on productivity, laziness, difficulty of staying focused online, imposter syndrome and more. They also share some tips that have helped them prioritize their health while achieving their goals. Check this episode out and let us know what you think!

学生であることは、多くの責任と、良い結果を出すためのプレッシャーを伴います。良い成績を収めるには、組織的で生産的、そして自発的であることが必要です。APUでは、学業成績、サークル活動、イベントへの参加、楽しい社会生活など、すべてをこなしたいと思うのは簡単なことです。しかし、言うは易く行うは難しということを私たちは知っています。今回は、4人のAPU生が集まり、生産性、怠惰、オンラインでの集中力維持の難しさ、インポスター症候群などについての考えを共有します。また、目標を達成するために健康を優先させるコツも紹介します。このエピソードをご覧になり、ご意見をお聞かせください。


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Guest profile

Matty, APS, 1st year, Japan, IG: @matty_oky

Yuna, Philippines, APM, Photographer & Artist, IG: @itsyouuuna

May 12, 202239:40
「人生勢い」をモットーにAPUに入学!
Apr 28, 202229:53
TKP Travelogue
Apr 14, 202234:17
Rewinding and Reflecting
Feb 17, 202230:09
Hair, Hair: African Braids & Other Stories
Feb 03, 202237:13
ミュージカルって素敵・・・
Jan 20, 202201:01:13
Notes on fashion: Personal style and Sustainability
Jan 06, 202232:14
How Art and Politics Shape Each Other

How Art and Politics Shape Each Other

Everything is Art, they say. But is it really? What makes Art, Art? And what makes Art political? Does the audience play any role in Art and its politicization? And how does Art contribute during crises or conflicts? These are all questions that guests Carin Budiarto and Mico Sentana dissect with host Dorcas in this episode. They also spotlight ArtLords, an organization in Afghanistan that is using art to promote peace and freedom in the nation's capital, Kabul.

Listen to this reflective episode and feel free to message us through the mediums below to let us know what you think.

全てはアートである、と言われていますが、本当にそうなのでしょうか。何がアートをアートたらしめているのか。そして、アートを政治的なものにしているのは何でしょうか?アートとその政治化において、観客は何らかの役割を担っているのでしょうか。また、危機や紛争の際に、アートはどのように貢献するのでしょうか。今回は、ゲストのCarin BudiartoさんとMico Sentanaさんが、ホストのDorcasさんと一緒にこれらの質問について考えてみました。最後に、アフガニスタンの首都カブールでアートを使って平和と自由を推進する組織「アートロード」にもスポットを当てています。聞いてくださいね!そして、何か意見や質問などがあったら、以下のインスタグラムDMにメッセージを送ってください。お楽しみに!

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Read our episodes summaries in English and Japanese on Note

Guest profile

Carin Budiarto
Indonesia
APS, 3rd year Student
International Relations Major

Mico Sentana
Indonesia
APS, 4th year Student
International Relations Major

Dec 23, 202134:12
A beginner's guide to Anime and Manga
Dec 09, 202135:27
韓国の音楽について知りましょう!
Nov 25, 202128:22
 Bollywood, Nollywood and Alice in Borderland

Bollywood, Nollywood and Alice in Borderland

Shasta, Sulli and Maina are all avid movie / TV show watchers. On this episode of The Kaiwa Podcast, they discuss their favorite shows and movies, particularly Alice in Borderland. They further talk about Bollywood, Nollywood and everything in between. How popular is Bollywood? Why are Asian movies gaining more traction? How does Alice in Borderland compare to Squid game? Hear us talk about this cocktail of a conversation.

Shasta、Sulli、Mainaはみな熱心な映画/テレビ番組視聴者です。 このエピソードでは、彼らはお気に入りのショーや映画、特に今際の国のアリスについて話し合います。 彼らはボリウッド,ノリーウッド,そしてその間にあるすべてのことについてさらに話します。 ボリウッドはどのくらい人気があるか。 アジア映画はなぜもっと魅力的なのか。 今際の国のアリスはイカゲームと比べてどうか。 私たちの会話を聞いてください。

Guest profile

Sulagna Banerjee:

India

4th year 

@_sulagna_banerjee


Mania Salome:

Kenya

3rd year Marketing (APS)

Nov 11, 202131:06
The Sports Way: Move Your Body
Oct 28, 202134:03
Catching up with The Kaiwa Podcast

Catching up with The Kaiwa Podcast

The Kaiwa Podcast is back with a brand new season! Thank you to all our listeners for your constant support. For our first episode, we got to catch up with all our hosts and welcomed our new host Ririko! For the past two months everyone was busy preparing for the new season of Kaiwa Podcast and so were our hosts. All our hosts tried something new this past summer break, and through these experiences, we came up with the theme of season 3 of The Kaiwa Podcast! So listen to our first episode to catch up with our hosts and get to know the theme of The Kaiwa Podcast season 3!!

こんにちは!

The Kaiwa Podcast の新しいシーズンが始まりました!

いつも私たちのエピソードを聞いて頂き、ありがとうございます。シーズン3の最初のエピソードはホストメンバー達が出演してくれています。また、新メンバーのリリコちゃんを迎えてから初めてのエピソードです!さて、私たちホスト・メンバー達は新シーズンの開始準備のため、忙しい2ヶ月間を過ごしました。この夏休み期間、ホストメンバーそれぞれが新しいことにチャレンジした様です。今回のエピソードでは、そんなホストチームがチャレンジから学んだことや、体験談について話してくれます!第一回目のエピソードを通して、ホストチームについて、そして、The Kaiwa Podcastのシーズン3の活動について少しでも知ってもらえると嬉しいです‼︎

Info:

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Oct 14, 202119:05
English-Teaching in Japan: Confronting Unfair Hiring Practices

English-Teaching in Japan: Confronting Unfair Hiring Practices

We put out our final episode earlier this week but we bet you didn’t think we would leave you without a bonus episode. In this episode, we talk to returning guest Maria about discriminatory experiences she has had during the application process for English-teaching part-time(arubaito) positions. Here in Japan, many English language schools require native English nationality as a point of eligibility for a part-time applicant to apply for the position. This is a problem. Host Dorcas and Maria share their thoughts on why this is a problem and where it may have originated from. Maria also drops some gems for non-native English students and others to find opportunities despite the barriers that may exist. Do listen for more!

Thank you for staying with us throughout season 2. See you again next season, when more exciting stuff shall unravel.

今週初めに最後のエピソードを公開しましたが、なんとボーナスエピソードがリリースされました!このエピソードでは、ゲストのマリアに、英語教育のアルバイトに応募をする際に彼女が経験した差別的な経験について話しています。ここ日本では、多くの英語学校がアルバイトの応募資格としてネイティブのイングリッシュスピーカーを要求しています。私たちはそれを問題だと捉えました。ホストのDorcasとMariaは、なぜこれが問題であるのか、そしてそれがなぜそうなったのかについての考えを共有しています。ぜひ聞いてみてください!

シーズン2をサポートしていただき、ありがとうございました。次のシーズン、まだまだワクワクするようなエピソードを作っていきます。お楽しみに!またお会いしましょう。

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Maria’s Contact: Maria Elizabeth Thomas

                          6th semester (3rd year) @APU

                          Instagram mariaandhercamera

                          (Freelance photographer, daughter and average student)

Aug 13, 202132:16
就活って何だろう?
Aug 09, 202123:48
新しい食の世界
Jul 22, 202126:02
Identity Crisis and Mental Wellness

Identity Crisis and Mental Wellness

In this episode, Shasta talks to Professor Peter Roux, a former clinical psychologist who is currently an associate Professor at APU. They discuss the causes of mental distress in young adults, the impacts of the pandemic, changes in social landscape at college, and coping mechanisms to promote mental wellness.

Contacts:
APU health clinic: Health Clinic - Student Office (apu.ac.jp)
Counseling Room - Student Office (apu.ac.jp)
Our instagram: @thekaiwapodcast
Jul 08, 202124:41
What Pride Means

What Pride Means

Listen to a couple of APU students as they share about what Pride Month means to them.

APUの学生が、彼らにとってのプライド月間の意味を語ってくれました。




Jun 26, 202102:46
Being LGBTQIA+

Being LGBTQIA+

This episode commemorates Pride Month by bringing together three students from the LGBTQIA+ community to share snippets of their experiences. Maria (India), Temi (Nigeria), and Raphael (Switzerland) join host Dorcas to have an organic conversation about everything from coming out stories to the difference in their experiences here in Japan and their home countries, as well as how heterosexual folks can be better allies to their LGBTQIA+ friends.

今回のエピソードでは、プライド月間を記念して、LGBTQIA+コミュニティから3人の学生が集まり、それぞれの体験談を語ってくれました。マリア(インド)、テミ(ナイジェリア)、ラファエル(スイス)の3人は、ホストのドルカスと一緒に、カミングアウトの話から、日本での経験と母国での経験の違い、異性愛者がLGBTQIA+の友人の味方になるにはどうしたらいいかなど、オーガニックな会話をしています。


Resource on Allyship: https://guidetoallyship.com/

History of Pride Month: https://www.them.us/story/the-complete-history-of-pride


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- Maria’s Contact: 

Maria Elizabeth Thomas

6th semester (3rd year) @APU

Instagram mariaandhercamera

(Freelance Photographer, daughter and average student)


- Temi’s Contact: 

Temilolu Awofeso

4th semester (2nd year) @APU

Instagram nollywood.matcha

(Freelance Visual Artist & Writer: temilolu-awofeso.medium.com / Social Media Curator at APU Admissions Unit)


- Raphael’s Contact: Raphael Rino Senn

3rd year @APU

Jun 24, 202101:06:18
発信しよう

発信しよう

みなさんは日常生活を送るうえで、あることに対してふと疑問に思ったことや心がもやっとした経験はありませんか?そしてその疑問やもやもやをどうしていますか?今回のエピソード5では、その疑問やもやもやに積極的に向き合い、行動を起こしているAPU2回生の鈴木千花さんがゲストとしてお話してくれました。彼女の経験に基づいた発見や、なぜ発信をするのかなど勉強になるお話しが盛りだくさん!ホストとしてお話を聴いた立場である私自身、日常生活を過ごすうえで物事を視る目が変わったように思えます。そんな勉強になる内容盛りだくさんのエピソード5。聴くしかなくないですか!?エピソード5,ぜひ聴きましょう!

Have you ever had a question or thought that frequented your mind? If yes, what action did you take towards exploring that question or thought?  In episode 5 of The Kaiwa Podcast, host Yuri talks to Chika Suzuki, a second-year student at APU, who is actively taking steps towards addressing complex questions and challenging herself every now and then. Chika is truly an inspiration, and there is a lot to learn from her numerous experiences contributing to projects to help address issues in different parts of the world. Even our host Yuri mentions that the conversation has opened her eyes to be more intentional about how she lives her life. Warning: You may feel the same after listening to this episode!

Note: This episode is in Japanese only.

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Chika’s Instagram: chika_0121

Jun 10, 202122:43
Around the World: What's Happening in Myanmar

Around the World: What's Happening in Myanmar

With several youth-initiated movements taking place all around the world, The Kaiwa Podcast has created a new segment to provide a platform for these conversations to take place and create awareness about movements that matter. For the very first episode within this segment, one of our hosts, Sulli, talked to Kyay Mon, an APU Alumnae from Myanmar currently living in Osaka, Japan. Kyay has been very vocal about the current protests in Myanmar, despite being thousands of miles away from her home country. In this conversation, we get an unfiltered perspective of what it is like living under military control and how the day to day lives of the citizens of Myanmar have been since the February 1st Coup.

若者が始めた運動が世界中で行われている昨今、The Kaiwa Podcastはそれらについての会話をするためのプラットフォームを提供し、意識を高めるための新しいシリーズを作りました。このシリーズ最初のエピソードでは、現在大阪に住んでいるミャンマー出身のAPU卒業生であるKyay Monとお話をしました。彼女は、自宅から数千マイル離れた場所に住んでいるにもかかわらず、ミャンマークーデターのこの問題について声を上げています。軍の支配下での生活がどのようなものであるか、そして2月1日のクーデター以来のミャンマー市民の日常生活がどのようになっているのかについてのフィルタリングされていない視点の会話をお見逃しなく!

*These are some links through which you can donate through and support the people of Myanmar:*これらはミャンパーの人々への募金やサポートができるリンクです。
1. Support Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM)
- Mutual Aid Myanmar
www.mutualaidmyanmar.org/
- Official fundraiser for One-to-One CDM Campaign (Japanese language support available)
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdTWZa0Z9qz7v5gONY4gCBoQgO1Z5rwOfKmT7Y6RhxF8bBefA/viewform
2. Support Independent Journalism
- Frontier Myanmar (subscribe or donate)
www.frontiermyanmar.net/en/
- Myanmar Now
www.myanmar-now.org/en/donate
3. Support activists and internally displaced people
- Burma Campaign UK (crowdfund open until May 31)
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/saving-lives-during-the-military-coup-in-burma
May 27, 202119:02
Romanticizing College: Online Classes & Mental Healthcare Accessibility
May 13, 202133:07
メンタルヘルスについて考えよう

メンタルヘルスについて考えよう

今回は、APU4回生の秋山翔さんをゲストとしてお迎えして、新しい環境が始まるこの春にぴったりなトピックであるメンタルヘルスについてお話をしていただきました。

秋山さんは現在、APUの学生団体であるAIESECのマーケティングのまとめ役やALRCSのメンバーとして活動されていて、過去には、安藤百福賞の受賞やAPUの海外渡航プログラムへの参加、学生団体WAKAMONOの設立代表を務めるなど、とてもアクティブな方です!

そんな翔さんに、新しいことに取り組む際のマインドセットや、うまくいかないことがあった時にどの用に対処方法など、これからの生活に役立つ情報をお話ししていただきました!要チェックです!

In this episode, we are joined by Sho Akiyama, a 4th year Japanese student here at APU. Sho chats with Tomoka about the crucial endeavor of balancing mental health with curricular and extracurricular activities. As a winner of the prestigious Ando Momofuku Award, the marketing director of AISEC, a member of ALRCS, and a founding member of WAKAMONO, all student organizations here at APU, Sho has had to juggle several tasks at once, and he spills advice on it all. From sharing advice on open mindedness to managing conflicting situations, this conversation promises to be insightful!

Please note that this episode is in Japanese only.

Apr 29, 202124:23
Building Strong Friendships

Building Strong Friendships

Season 2 of The Kaiwa Podcast kicks off with Dorcas, Sulli and Shasta reflecting on friendships! They talk about their definitions of a strong friendship, what it takes to achieve such, and road bumps involved. They also provide tips on how college students and others can strengthen their friendships. Pro tip: send memes!
Be sure to follow our social @thekaiwapodcast to send us feedback and stay connected!
The Kaiwa Podcastのシーズン2では、Dorcas、Sulli、Shastaが友人関係の振り返りから始まります! 強い友情の定義、そのために必要なこと、ぶつかり合いについてお話ししています。 また、大学生などがより強い友情関係を築くためのヒントも!
私たちのInstagram(@thekaiwapodcast)をフォローして、フィードバックをぜひ送ってくださいね!
Apr 15, 202145:11
S2 Trailer

S2 Trailer

Milestones are beautiful, and The Kaiwa Podcast has reached one - bringing three new hosts on board! Shasta, Sulli and Tomoka join Dorcas and Yuri this season 2 to bring the most exciting episodes ever! Premiering on April 15, season 2 will feature hosts and guests conversations on topics ranging from Building Strong Friendships to Mental Health, among many others. The Kaiwa Podcastは進化し続けます💫なんと!The Kaiwa PodcastにShasta,Suli,Tomokaの3人の新しいホストが加わりました🌱今回はその3人とDorcas,Yuriが4/15から始まるseason2についてお話ししています!強い友情はどのように築くのかやメンタルヘルス、その他もろもろおもしろいエピソードが続々登場するseason2。始まる前にこのtrailerを聴いてseason2に備えましょう✨

Apr 08, 202105:04
Reflection, Responses & Recruitment

Reflection, Responses & Recruitment

The final episode of Season 1 is here, and we have all gathered again to give you a bilingual, light-hearted conversation. We reflect on what we have enjoyed regarding making this podcast and the aspects that have been the most difficult. We then respond to questions from our audience and then move on to talk about something very important: RECRUITMENT! Yes, we are ready to have new team members on board, and we will share more information on our Instagram page @thekaiwapodcast.

Thank you for staying with us throughout this first season. More to come! Mighty excited!

なななんと!!今回はシーズン1のラストエピソードです!このエピソードでは、Dorcas, Fira,Yuriの3人が再集結!このPodcastを作っていくうえで楽しかったこと、困難だったことなど振り返りをしながら楽しく話しています:)そして、リスナーの方々からの質問に答えて、とても重要なことについてお話しています。それは何か。「リクルート」です!私たちは新規メンバーを募集します!@thekaiwapodcastで詳細を共有しますので、お楽しみに!

最初のシーズンをずっと聴いて下さって、見守ってくださってありがとうございました!これからもよろしくお願いします!

Feb 11, 202128:44
Women's Liberation

Women's Liberation

In this episode on Women’s Liberation, we are joined by two members of Equal, a student-led organization at APU that aims at spreading awareness within the APU space about gender equality. Momo, a third-year transfer student from the US and Japan, alongside Kiki, a fourth-year student from Indonesia and Australia share their thoughts on what women’s liberation is and why it is important. They also talk about the differences between Japan and their home countries as it relates to this topic. From talking about the overall theme of women’s liberation to other related topics including sanitary pads and gender microaggression, this conversation promises to be thought-provoking.

エピソード7では!ホストのDorcasとゲストのMomo、Kikiが女性の解放についてお話をしてくださいました!アメリカから転入して現在は3回生のMomoと、インドネシアとオーストラリア出身のKikiは、Equalというジェンダーに対する理解を広げるために活動しているAPUの学生団体のメンバーです。女性の解放とは何か、なぜそれが重要なのか、そして日本と母国の違いなど、学べる情報が盛りだくさん!女性の解放をトピックに色々な方向から学べるこのエピソード。いろいろ考えさせられるものになっています。要チェック!!

Jan 14, 202149:31
Personal Branding

Personal Branding

In this episode of The Kaiwa Podcast, co host Fira chats with Annie about how young people can build a brand for themselves. Annie is a 3rd year Vietnamese student at APU and she has managed to build an impressive connection with her audience on different social media platforms ranging from YouTube and Instagram to Facebook and LinkedIn, among others.

今回のエピソード6では!ホストのFiraとベトナム出身のAPU3回生Annieが若者がどのように自分自身を魅せていくかについてお話ししています!Annieはなんと、YouTubeや Instagram、FacebookやLinedlnなどの様々なソーシャルメディアで活躍されているそう!お見逃しなく!

Dec 25, 202039:48
ファシリテーションスキル

ファシリテーションスキル

エピソード5は!WANTTOの代表のあんどりゅーさんこと、安藤龍之介さんをゲストとしてお迎えして、ファシリテーションについてやアイスブレイクのお話などを面白おかしく話していただきました!”アイスブレイクゲーム”APU生なら一度は聞いたことがあるであろうこのゲーム。実はとっても奥の深いものなんです!気になります?気になりますよね?お見逃しのなきように。*今回のエピソードは全て日本語です。

In this episode of The Kaiwa Podcast, co-host Yuri talks with Ryunosuke Ando, a representative of the APU organization WANTTO. Ryunosuke shares about his experiences surrounding facilitation and keeping group spirits up! *This conversation was held in Japanese.

Dec 10, 202024:44