https://www.spreaker.com/show/the_al_bartle_showenSociety & CultureCopyright Al Bartlehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8d4f8b486fd81a6c48e495a7a079f40d.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/the_al_bartle_showTue, 24 May 2016 04:25:29 +0000Al BartleAl Bartlefeeds@spreaker.comcleanepisodicAl Bartlefeeds@spreaker.comNohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/4554114/toeic-hintshttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/5652081Mon, 16 Feb 2015 01:35:05 +0000Al Bartle113cleanfullAl BartleNohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/4554114/googles-self-driving-car-good-for-japanhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/4571985Thu, 05 Jun 2014 07:54:55 +0000Al Bartle290cleanfullAl BartleNohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/4554114/maya-hatch-sings_1https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4571956Thu, 05 Jun 2014 07:38:27 +0000Al Bartle204cleanfullAl BartleNohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/4554114/inhyeok-yeo-and-reluctance-to-speakhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/3965163Wed, 29 Jan 2014 09:55:47 +0000Al Bartle465japan,englishinjapan,japaneseyouth,reluctancetospeakcleanfullAl BartleNohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/4554114/japan-as-a-top-tourist-destinationhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/3922995Tue, 21 Jan 2014 01:19:38 +0000Al Bartle217japan,japantourismcleanfullAl BartleNohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/4554114/treasure-hunt-at-the-local-100-yen-shophttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/3715171Fri, 06 Dec 2013 04:09:43 +0000Al Bartle99cleanfullAl BartleNohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/4554114/what_japan_should_do_in_2013https://api.spreaker.com/episode/2138311Sat, 02 Feb 2013 04:40:18 +0000Al BartleThe Japan Time's interview of 10 prominent people in Japan regarding what Japan should do in 2013 to begin to set things straight was very interesting. The government has recently enlisted the help of the Bank of Japan to set an inflation target of 2%...184japan's futurecleanfullAl BartleThe Japan Time's interview of 10 prominent people in Japan regarding what Japan should do in 2013 to begin to set things straight was very interesting. The government has recently enlisted the help of the Bank of Japan to set an inflation target of 2% this year. the Yen has risen from about 77 to 90 yen in the past few months which is almost 15% so I imagine it will be easy to achieve 2% inflation if not 5% or more given that Japan imports all its energy and a lot of food and raw material. The consumption tax is set to go up in 2014 to 8% and to 10% soon after that so as Noriko Hama says, wages, somehow, must be raised to compensate for 10-15% inflation including the tax. Aye, there lies the rub! Why will wages go up??????Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/4554114/japan_needs_more_ambitious_youthhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/1919776Mon, 24 Dec 2012 04:30:50 +0000Al Bartle129cleanfullAl BartleNohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/4554114/armrests_make_a_difference_in_japanhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/1688214Thu, 01 Nov 2012 03:23:50 +0000Al BartleThis episode was recorded live on the train in Japan, so there is quite a bit of background noise. I spoke very quietly to make this message as I did not want to disturb others. The tendency for people to not make room for others to sit on the train...105respect,public consciousness,armrests on trainscleanfullAl BartleThis episode was recorded live on the train in Japan, so there is quite a bit of background noise. I spoke very quietly to make this message as I did not want to disturb others. The tendency for people to not make room for others to sit on the train is becoming more common in Japan, especially over the past few years. But the addition of armrests in some of the private railway cars seems to have made a difference. Listen to today's audio blog and let me know your thoughts.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/4554114/using_english_to_explain_englishhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/1591112Mon, 08 Oct 2012 02:20:47 +0000Al Bartle570cleanfullAl BartleNohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/4554114/english_education_in_japanhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/1579092Fri, 05 Oct 2012 06:29:08 +0000Al Bartle399cleanfullAl BartleNohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/4554114/light_a_fire_under_the_bureaucratshttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/1226706Sun, 08 Jul 2012 07:08:12 +0000Al BartleAl talks about a way to stimulate the Japanese economy and provide a vision for the future of Japan.327japan,japan's futurecleanfullAl BartleAl talks about a way to stimulate the Japanese economy and provide a vision for the future of Japan.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/4554114/tohoku_special_economic_areahttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/1175194Sun, 24 Jun 2012 08:33:50 +0000Al Bartle359cleanfullAl BartleNohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/4554114/pittsburgh_a_comeback_cityhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/1111365Thu, 07 Jun 2012 10:38:58 +0000Al BartleA short blurb about Forbes Magazine naming Pittsburgh as a comeback city and a new movie with a similar title.151pittsburgh,comeback city,steel city,young mayorcleanfullAl BartleA short blurb about Forbes Magazine naming Pittsburgh as a comeback city and a new movie with a similar title.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/4554114/facebook_can_you_hear_the_humhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/1037465Fri, 18 May 2012 23:38:03 +0000Al Bartle138cleanfullAl BartleNohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/4554114/peak_shift_plan_could_cause_life_shifthttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/1018584Mon, 14 May 2012 03:13:29 +0000Al Bartle232cleanfullAl BartleNohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/4554114/route_66_and_maruhachi_ryokan_in_mazeMark Schrieber's article in the Japan Times of April 22, 2012

http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/fl20120422x1.html

Rebecca Milner's article in the Guardian:


http://m.guardian.co.uk/travel/2012/feb/03/maruhaci-ryokan-takayama-maze-japan?cat=travel&type=article]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/964467Mon, 30 Apr 2012 05:04:44 +0000Al BartleIn this episode I mention two articles: Mark Schrieber's article in the Japan Times of April 22, 2012 http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/fl20120422x1.html Rebecca Milner's article in the Guardian:...Mark Schrieber's article in the Japan Times of April 22, 2012

http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/fl20120422x1.html

Rebecca Milner's article in the Guardian:


http://m.guardian.co.uk/travel/2012/feb/03/maruhaci-ryokan-takayama-maze-japan?cat=travel&type=article]]>156route 66,maze,maruhachi ryokancleanfullAl BartleIn this episode I mention two articles: Mark Schrieber's article in the Japan Times of April 22, 2012 http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/fl20120422x1.html Rebecca Milner's article in the Guardian: http://m.guardian.co.uk/travel/2012/feb/03/maruhaci-ryokan-takayama-maze-japan?cat=travel&type=articleNohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/4554114/missiles_rain_and_nail_biting_1https://api.spreaker.com/episode/904773Fri, 13 Apr 2012 10:20:06 +0000Al Bartle197cleanfullAl BartleNohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/4554114/do_your_homework_1https://api.spreaker.com/episode/894265Tue, 10 Apr 2012 03:07:02 +0000Al Bartle182cleanfullAl BartleNohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/4554114/cherry_blossoms_reactors_and_jobshttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/881890Fri, 06 Apr 2012 04:32:27 +0000Al Bartle146cleanfullAl BartleNohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/4554114/studying_english_via_japanese_is_betterhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/847994Mon, 26 Mar 2012 08:59:36 +0000Al Bartle172cleanfullAl BartleNohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/4554114/japan_and_hashimoto_s_election_army
(Oh, the House of Councils is the Upper House instead of the Lower House as I said in the podcast)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/844610Sun, 25 Mar 2012 04:08:41 +0000Al BartleAs we approach the beautiful spring season, Mr. Hashimoto, Osaka's Mayor kicks off his ISHIN SEIJI JUKU to select and groom an election army to take on the existing parties in the next election which will happen by summer of 2013. Go Hashimoto!...
(Oh, the House of Councils is the Upper House instead of the Lower House as I said in the podcast)]]>418life in japancleanfullAl BartleAs we approach the beautiful spring season, Mr. Hashimoto, Osaka's Mayor kicks off his ISHIN SEIJI JUKU to select and groom an election army to take on the existing parties in the next election which will happen by summer of 2013. Go Hashimoto! (Oh, the House of Councils is the Upper House instead of the Lower House as I said in the podcast)Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/4554114/no_chance_to_speak_english_bullshithttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/827856Tue, 20 Mar 2012 02:03:22 +0000Al BartleToday I just talked about the fact that so few Japanese students who are studying English actually grab the chance to speak. They have a chance every day. Maybe on the train, it's because they want to believe that they are anonymous and that is why...182english in japancleanfullAl BartleToday I just talked about the fact that so few Japanese students who are studying English actually grab the chance to speak. They have a chance every day. Maybe on the train, it's because they want to believe that they are anonymous and that is why women and girls can put on make-up on the train. Anyway, to say there is no chance is pure bullshit!Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/4554114/japan_s_man_ramen_relationshiphttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/820185Sun, 18 Mar 2012 01:07:07 +0000Al Bartle295cleanfullAl BartleNohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/4554114/japan_s_futurehttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/801240Mon, 12 Mar 2012 07:05:43 +0000Al Bartle328cleanfullAl BartleNohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/4554114/english_in_japan_1https://api.spreaker.com/episode/787886Thu, 08 Mar 2012 05:27:47 +0000Al Bartle425cleanfullAl BartleNohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/4554114/living_in_japan_now_1https://api.spreaker.com/episode/781602Tue, 06 Mar 2012 06:24:24 +0000Al BartleIn this episode I talk about the current situation in Japan (March 2012) and discuss issues facing the government and a recent report on a survey of Junior HS students about the importance of learning English and their desire to use English in their...361japan,living in japan,teaching english in japan,doing business in japancleanfullAl BartleIn this episode I talk about the current situation in Japan (March 2012) and discuss issues facing the government and a recent report on a survey of Junior HS students about the importance of learning English and their desire to use English in their jobs in the future.No