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Postcards from Asia radio spots: Recent submissions
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Queer Tools
(Center for East Asian Studies, University of Kansas, 2007-11-19)Broadcast Transcript: Chindogu. Did someone say "Bless you?" No need. This is a Japanese word that means "queer tools" and it was coined to describe the Japanese penchant for unusual inventions. From toilet paper rolls ... -
Olympic Names
(Center for East Asian Studies, University of Kansas, 2007-12-12)Broadcast Transcript: The Olympics has inspired more than national pride and a quest for excellence in sports here in Beijing. It has inspired a generation of Olympic-related names as well. At last count, more than 7,000 ... -
Shoeaholism
(Center for East Asian Studies, University of Kansas, 2007-12-05)Broadcast Transcript: It was Douglas Adams who said that among the ailments of modern society --ennui, low birth rate, love of trivia--the obsession with shoes is most indicative of the End of History. If this is true, ... -
Foundation Day Meeting
(Center for East Asian Studies, University of Kansas, 2007-11-28)Broadcast Transcript: South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun and North Korean Leader Kim Jong Il met in Pyongyang in October. Was it a coincidence that this summit that marked the second time the leaders of these two countries ... -
Kamikaze Rap
(Center for East Asian Studies, University of Kansas, 2007-11-21)Broadcast Transcript: There's a flap over rap here in Japan. The rap in question: Kudan performed by the ultranationalist group Arei Raise. The song is dedicated to World War II's kamikaze pilots and uses lyrics taken from ... -
DNA Pendant
(Center for East Asian Studies, University of Kansas, 2007-11-14)Broadcast Transcript: It's a symbol of commitment. It's a memento mori. It's the DNA pendant offered by Japan's Eiwa Industry and it's two, two, two things in one. Using genetic extraction, Eiwa removes the DNA from, say, ... -
The Secret is MSG
(Center for East Asian Studies, University of Kansas, 2007-10-24)Broadcast Transcript: So what's Japan's greatest contribution to world food culture? Instant ramen? Sushi? Well, what about MSG, monosodium glutamate, the flavor-enhancing seasoning often associated with Chinese restaurants, ... -
Trial by Shy Jury
(Center for East Asian Studies, University of Kansas, 2007-10-17)Broadcast Transcript: From a criminal justice system which encouraged offenders to ask their best friends to behead them, Japan is poised to step into a new era: one of trial by jury. In order to accomplish this by 2009, ... -
Mahjong Epilepsy
(Center for East Asian Studies, University of Kansas, 2007-10-10)Broadcast Transcript: The answer is: It's fast and furious and it causes epilepsy. The question is: What is mahjongg? Mahjongg, a game of skill and daring--played with particular fervor by Chinese people and Jewish women ... -
Heir Speculation
(Center for East Asian Studies, University of Kansas, 2007-10-03)Broadcast Transcript: He's a wastrel and a scofflaw and he works for the government. No. He's not a US politician. He's North Korean and his name is Kim Jong Nam. He's the oldest son of the Dear Leader, Kim Jong Il, who ... -
@ Boy
(Center for East Asian Studies, University of Kansas, 2007-09-26)Broadcast Transcript: Chinese custom in general warns against expressing affection for a child for fear of tempting a vengeful devil to steal him away. A couple here in Beijing broke free of the bonds of this convention ... -
Dogs Over Babies
(Center for East Asian Studies, University of Kansas, 2007-08-19)Broadcast Transcript: Okay, so, you're shopping at Matsuya, a department store on the Ginza, here in Tokyo and a youngish woman comes toward you, pushing a pram. Naturally, you take a peek inside as she passes by and, to ... -
Sushi Makeover
(Center for East Asian Studies, University of Kansas, 2007-09-12)Broadcast Transcript: Overfishing! Restrictions on tuna catches! What's a Japanese sushi restaurant to do? Explore alternate forms of this traditional and popular cuisine, that's what. For example, raw horse meat or raw ... -
Capitalist Lingo
(Center for East Asian Studies, University of Kansas, 2007-09-05)Broadcast Transcript: Ask your average North Korean-on-the-street what they need and we'd wager that few--if any--would say "Gee, I could sure use a new dictionary of capitalist economic terminology." Still the government ... -
Lovely Urinal
(Center for East Asian Studies, University of Kansas, 2007-08-22)Broadcast Transcript: Tourists from all over Japan are flocking to Kōshū? in rural Yamanashi Prefecture to visit the historic Tanaka Bank. The structure, built at the turn of the 20th century, has been lovingly restored ... -
Wine for Korea
(Center for East Asian Studies, University of Kansas, 2007-08-15)Broadcast Transcript: South Korea may be on the cutting edge of technoculture, but when it comes to oenoculture, it doesn't know its shiraz from its merlot. Most Koreans prefer to meet their alcohol RDA by knocking back ... -
Mount Everest Highway
(Center for East Asian Studies, University of Kansas, 2007-08-08)Broadcast Transcript: If China has a national sport, well, it's got to be Extreme Engineering. The Great Wall. The Grand Canal. The Three Gorges Dam. The railroad at the top of the world. And now the Mt. Everest Highway, ... -
Hot Dog Champ Defeated
(Center for East Asian Studies, University of Kansas, 2007-07-25)Broadcast Transcript: Arthritic jaw? Recent wisdom tooth extraction? The universe saying "It is time"? Whatever. All we know is that Japan's six year domination of Nathan's Famous July 4th Hot Dog Eating contest at Coney ... -
Ecology or Economy
(Center for East Asian Studies, University of Kansas, 2007-07-18)Broadcast Transcript: File this under "Statistics to the Rescue". Economy or ecology? Ecology or economy? Tough choice. Especially for China which is barreling recklessly ahead in its quest to become top consumer nation. ... -
Flaming Toilets
(Center for East Asian Studies, University of Kansas, 2007-07-11)Broadcast Transcript: After you've spent, say, two weeks in China, the thing you appreciate most about Japan is the bathrooms. From heated seats to auto-flush to automatic deodorizers to a warm air bottom-drying system ...
