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48 What are Japan's most famous dogs? (5 Famous Japanese Dogs + an Afro Dog)
Manage episode 297968167 series 2593682
On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What are Japan's most famous dogs?
Topics Discussed- Who Japan's most famous dogs are
- About Yukimaru, Prince Shotoku Taishi's beloved dog
- About Prince Shotoku Taishi
- Yukimaru's supposed ability to talk to Shotoku Taishi and chant Buddhist sutras
- The drone Nara made based on Yukimaru
- Sakhalin huskies/Karafuto-ken
- The story of Taro and Jiro
- The movie Nankyoku Monogatari (Antarctica)
- The character Afro Ken and the Afro Ken OVA
- Saigo Takamori's dog Tsun
- Tsun the dog's droopy ears
- Saigo Takamori's statue at Ueno Park
- The story of Hachiko the dog
- The argument over whether Hachiko's birthday was on November 10th, 14th, or 20th
- About Saito Hirokichi
- The Hachiko statue at Shibuya Station
- The history of the Hachiko statue
- Hachiko's droopy left ear and not curly tail
- How Hachiko's grandson Tetsu supposedly got eaten as sukiyaki
- Hachiko's death
- The yakitori skewers found in Hachiko's stomach after his death
- Utilizing Hachiko as a nationalistic symbol
- And much more!
If you enjoy Ichimon Japan and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on Patreon.com. You can join for just $1 a month and that comes with perks like early access to episodes, a shout-out at the beginning of a future episode, bonus content, and discounts to Kimito Designs. For $3 a month you get all that plus access to Japanese Plus Alpha, a podcast produced by me (Tony Vega) that focuses on the Japanese language and its many quirks. Whether you are studying Japanese or just enjoy learning about language and linguistics, you'll enjoy Japanese Plus Alpha.
And it goes without saying that if you sign up, you'll also get my undying gratitude. Thanks in advance!
Sources, Links, Videos, Etc.Here are some of the English-language sources used for this episode.
- Prince Shotoku
- Antarctica (1983 film)
- Famous Dogs in History
- A Pointed Story – Saigo's dog's ears
- Japan: the history behind its love affair with dogs
- The incredible story of Hachikō, the loyal dog who waited almost ten years for his master's return.
- AN ANALYSIS OF THE AKITA DOG, PART 1 (AKITAINU KAISEKI, 1)
Here are some of the Japanese-language sources used for this episode.
- 聖徳太子とお話できた犬、雪丸の不思議なエピソード。[#selfishな歴史犬聞録]
- 石造雪丸像(所在:達磨寺)
- 歴史上の有名なワンちゃんを調べてみよう!<日本編>
- ハチ公と上野博士の物語
- 秋田犬は本当に忠犬か?ハチ公の美談には裏話も
- カメ犬
To purchase Empire of Dogs: Canines, Japan and the Making of the Modern Imperial World please consider using the Amazon affiliate link below.
Here are the videos of the theme songs of the Yukimaru mascot character.
Here is the video of the Afro-Ken OVA.
To watch the Japanese TV show about the story of Hachiko that was mentioned during this episode, use the links below. The episode is split up into multiple parts.
Here is the JapanKyo.com article about Nara's Yukimaru drone.
Here are the previous Ichimon Japan episodes that were mentioned during this one.
- What is the Curse of the Colonel? | Ichimon Japan 11
- What’s so scary about the hour of the ox? (About Ushi no Koku Mairi) | Ichimon Japan 21
- What is yakitori? (All About Japan’s Famous Chicken Skewers) | Ichimon Japan 31
To listen to the latest episode of the Japan Station podcast, use the link below.
Support the show by picking up a t-shirt at KimitoDesigns.com.
Japanese Vocabulary ListMost episodes feature at least one or two interesting Japanese words or phrases. Here’s some of the ones that came up on this episode. All information is from Jim Breen's WWWJDIC.
- Kotowaza
- ことわざ (n) proverb; saying; aphorism; maxim
- Inu
- 犬 : 犬(P); 狗 【いぬ(P); イヌ】 (n) (1) dog (Canis (lupus) familiaris)
- Aiken
- 愛犬 【あいけん】 (n) (1) pet dog; beloved dog
- Sōri
- 総理 : 総理(P); 綜理 【そうり】 (n) (1) (abbr) (See 内閣総理大臣) prime minister (as the head of a cabinet government); premier; (n,vs) (2) (orig. meaning) leading; overseeing; leader; overseer; president
Is there something about Japan that confuses you? Is there something about Japanese culture that you would like to learn more about? Is there something in Japanese history that you would like us to explain? We're always looking for new questions about Japan to answer, so if you have one, please send it to ichimon@japankyo.com.
Special ThanksOpening/Closing Theme: Produced by Apol (YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Fiverr)
Ichimon Japan cover art: Produced by Erik R.
Follow Japankyo on Social Media Full Show Notes86 tập
48 What are Japan's most famous dogs? (5 Famous Japanese Dogs + an Afro Dog)
Ichimon Japan: A Podcast About Japan and the Japanese Language by JapanKyo.com
Manage episode 297968167 series 2593682
On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What are Japan's most famous dogs?
Topics Discussed- Who Japan's most famous dogs are
- About Yukimaru, Prince Shotoku Taishi's beloved dog
- About Prince Shotoku Taishi
- Yukimaru's supposed ability to talk to Shotoku Taishi and chant Buddhist sutras
- The drone Nara made based on Yukimaru
- Sakhalin huskies/Karafuto-ken
- The story of Taro and Jiro
- The movie Nankyoku Monogatari (Antarctica)
- The character Afro Ken and the Afro Ken OVA
- Saigo Takamori's dog Tsun
- Tsun the dog's droopy ears
- Saigo Takamori's statue at Ueno Park
- The story of Hachiko the dog
- The argument over whether Hachiko's birthday was on November 10th, 14th, or 20th
- About Saito Hirokichi
- The Hachiko statue at Shibuya Station
- The history of the Hachiko statue
- Hachiko's droopy left ear and not curly tail
- How Hachiko's grandson Tetsu supposedly got eaten as sukiyaki
- Hachiko's death
- The yakitori skewers found in Hachiko's stomach after his death
- Utilizing Hachiko as a nationalistic symbol
- And much more!
If you enjoy Ichimon Japan and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on Patreon.com. You can join for just $1 a month and that comes with perks like early access to episodes, a shout-out at the beginning of a future episode, bonus content, and discounts to Kimito Designs. For $3 a month you get all that plus access to Japanese Plus Alpha, a podcast produced by me (Tony Vega) that focuses on the Japanese language and its many quirks. Whether you are studying Japanese or just enjoy learning about language and linguistics, you'll enjoy Japanese Plus Alpha.
And it goes without saying that if you sign up, you'll also get my undying gratitude. Thanks in advance!
Sources, Links, Videos, Etc.Here are some of the English-language sources used for this episode.
- Prince Shotoku
- Antarctica (1983 film)
- Famous Dogs in History
- A Pointed Story – Saigo's dog's ears
- Japan: the history behind its love affair with dogs
- The incredible story of Hachikō, the loyal dog who waited almost ten years for his master's return.
- AN ANALYSIS OF THE AKITA DOG, PART 1 (AKITAINU KAISEKI, 1)
Here are some of the Japanese-language sources used for this episode.
- 聖徳太子とお話できた犬、雪丸の不思議なエピソード。[#selfishな歴史犬聞録]
- 石造雪丸像(所在:達磨寺)
- 歴史上の有名なワンちゃんを調べてみよう!<日本編>
- ハチ公と上野博士の物語
- 秋田犬は本当に忠犬か?ハチ公の美談には裏話も
- カメ犬
To purchase Empire of Dogs: Canines, Japan and the Making of the Modern Imperial World please consider using the Amazon affiliate link below.
Here are the videos of the theme songs of the Yukimaru mascot character.
Here is the video of the Afro-Ken OVA.
To watch the Japanese TV show about the story of Hachiko that was mentioned during this episode, use the links below. The episode is split up into multiple parts.
Here is the JapanKyo.com article about Nara's Yukimaru drone.
Here are the previous Ichimon Japan episodes that were mentioned during this one.
- What is the Curse of the Colonel? | Ichimon Japan 11
- What’s so scary about the hour of the ox? (About Ushi no Koku Mairi) | Ichimon Japan 21
- What is yakitori? (All About Japan’s Famous Chicken Skewers) | Ichimon Japan 31
To listen to the latest episode of the Japan Station podcast, use the link below.
Support the show by picking up a t-shirt at KimitoDesigns.com.
Japanese Vocabulary ListMost episodes feature at least one or two interesting Japanese words or phrases. Here’s some of the ones that came up on this episode. All information is from Jim Breen's WWWJDIC.
- Kotowaza
- ことわざ (n) proverb; saying; aphorism; maxim
- Inu
- 犬 : 犬(P); 狗 【いぬ(P); イヌ】 (n) (1) dog (Canis (lupus) familiaris)
- Aiken
- 愛犬 【あいけん】 (n) (1) pet dog; beloved dog
- Sōri
- 総理 : 総理(P); 綜理 【そうり】 (n) (1) (abbr) (See 内閣総理大臣) prime minister (as the head of a cabinet government); premier; (n,vs) (2) (orig. meaning) leading; overseeing; leader; overseer; president
Is there something about Japan that confuses you? Is there something about Japanese culture that you would like to learn more about? Is there something in Japanese history that you would like us to explain? We're always looking for new questions about Japan to answer, so if you have one, please send it to ichimon@japankyo.com.
Special ThanksOpening/Closing Theme: Produced by Apol (YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Fiverr)
Ichimon Japan cover art: Produced by Erik R.
Follow Japankyo on Social Media Full Show Notes86 tập
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