Best Jpop Podcasts (2026)

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Digging Up the Wells – نبش الآبار 35:29

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Pastor Fouad Kahwagi casts the vision for the new year which is to dig up the wells that have been blocked by the enemy.يلقي القس فؤاد قهوجي الرؤية للسنة الجديدة والتي هي نبش الآبار التي طمّها العدوBy Valiant Sheep

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Okuribito: Mortician or millionaire? What does it mean? | Japaan Station 191 14:46

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On this episode of Japan Station, I break down the two very different meanings of the word okuribito. 👉Topics Discussed About the 2008 Japanese film Departures (Okuribito) What does okuribito mean? What does おくりびと mean? What does okuribito 億り人 mean? The Japanese slang term okuribito Why it is more difficult to become an "okuribito" in Japan now And…

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How charcoal is saving this rural Japanese town (Ami Eldridge of Sumizumi LLC) | Japan Station 190 32:32

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On this episode of Japan Station, I talk to Ami Eldridge, the co-founder of Sumizumi LLC, a company in rural Kochi Prefecture trying to revitalize the area through charcoal production. 👉Topics Discussed About Ami Eldridge's efforts to revitalize rural Kochi Prefecture About the Niyodo Town and Niyodogawa River area About how Sumizumi LLC is using c…

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Why "religion" in Japan doesn't make sense (to Westerners): A Talk with Hiroko Yoda | Japan Station 189 57:14

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On this episode of Japan Station, author Hiroko Yoda joins us to talk about the complexities of religious and spirituality in Japan, a topic she covers in her new book Eight Million Ways to Happiness. 👉Topics Discussed Why Hiroko Yoda was told to tell people she's Buddhist before going to the U.S. to study abroad About "Yaoyorozu no kami" About the…

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The Light of the World – نور العالم 21:25

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Karim Istanboulian shares from Luke 2 on the lowly estate in which Jesus was born which was far from any kingly birth depiction.يروي كريم إسطنبوليان من إنجيل لوقا ٢ عن المكانة المتواضعة التي ولد فيها يسوع والتي كانت بعيدة كل البعد عن أي تصوير لميلاد ملكي.By Valiant Sheep

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What you should know about KUMAMON (+ my CRAZY Kumamon story) | Japan Station 188 1:04:32

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On this episode of Japan Station, we talk all about Jaan's most famous "local mascot" Kumamon. We cover everything you should know about Kumamoto's most beloved bear. I also share an absolutely crazy story that happened to me when I went to see the Kumamon show in Kumamoto in the fall os 2025. 👉Topics Discussed About Kumamon How Kumamon was created…

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The Journey of Faith – رحلة الايمان 45:01

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Pastor Fouad Kahwagi shares from Matthew 1:18-24 on the kind of faith that Joseph displayed by obeying one step at a time the directions given to him by the angel in the dreams he had, and the example he thus set for us to follow.يشارك القس فؤاد قهوجي من متى ١: ١٨-٢٤ عن نوع الايمان الذي اظهره يوسف في طاعته خطوة بخطوة للارشادات التي اعطاه اياها المل…

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Understanding Christmas in Japan (About Japanese Christmas) | Japan Station 187/Ichimon Japan 67 1:04:50

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This is a re-broadcast of episode 65 of the Ichimon Japan podcast (originally published on 12/21/2022). On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What is Christmas like in Japan? (About Japanese Christmas) Topics Discussed All about Christmas in Japan Japanese Christmas customs in Japan All about fried chicken and Christmas in Japan Why KFC is the t…

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A Heart Prepared – قلب مهيّء 27:35

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Elias Abi Rached shares from Luke 1:26-38 on following the example of Mary in saying yes to God against our fears and everything that stands in our way.يشارك الياس ابي راشد من لوقا ١: ٢٦-٣٨ عن اتباع مثال مريم في قولها نعم لله رغم المخاوف وكل ما يقف في طريقناBy Valiant Sheep

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Hanakin: What does it mean? (Dead Japanese Slang) | Japan Station 186 17:58

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On this episode of Japan Station, I dig into the world of dead Japanese Bubble Era slang. Specifically, I talk about the term hanakin (花金). Also I talk about the days of the week during World War II in Japan. 👉Topics Discussed What is hanakin What hanakin means About the kanji used to write hanakin How I learned the days of the week in Japanese How…

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End of year Update! 2:54

1M ago2:54

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Thanks for listening! Hope you all enjoy, Support the showBy Jrockfreak

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The Promise of Peace – الوعد بالسلام 34:10

1M ago34:10

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In this Christmas series, Julie Kahwagi shares from Isaiah 9:6-7 on the prophecy of hope that was in the coming of the savior for all who were walking in darkness without hope.في هذه السلسلة الميلادية، تشارك جولي قهوجي من أشعياء ٩: ٦-٧ عن نبوة الرجاء التي كانت بمجيء المخلص من اجل جميع الذين كانوا يسلكون في الظلام من دون رجاء…

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September & October 2025 Review 2:28:00

1M ago2:28:00

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Nante Japan's review of September and October 2025, featuring segments on the Snow Man pop up in Seoul, Awich's Central Park concert, Expo 2025 Osaka, f5ve's Taco Bell collaboration, and more.By Nante Japan

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He WALKED 3200 km across ALL of JAPAN! (Sensei Martian) | Japan Station 185 57:49

1M ago57:49

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On this episode of Japan Station, Sensei Martian talks about what it was like walking 3200 km from Cape Sata, the southernmost point on mainland Japan, to Cape Soya, the northernmost point on mainland Japan. 👉Topics Discussed About the Kyushu Challenge Why Sensei Martian decided to walk 3200 km/3000 miles+ across Japan About walking the old Tokaido…

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Love Is the Spirit of God – المحبة هي روح الله 34:09

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Karim Istanboulian shares from 1 John 4:7-12 on activating the love of God within us by putting it into action with the people around us.يشارك كريم اسطنبوليان من ١ يوحنا ٤: ٧-١٢ عن تفعيل محبة الله التي في داخلنا من خلال وضعها في العمل مع الناس من حولنا.By Valiant Sheep

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I walked across KYUSHU! Here's what happened (Kyushu Challenge Wrap Up) | Japan Station 184 55:03

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On this episode of Japan Station, I talk about the Kyushu Challenge, my recent 558 km walk from Iwakuni, Yamaguchi to Sakurajima, Kagoshima. 👉Topics Discussed About the Kyushu Challenge The route I took to walk from Iwakuni in Yamaguchi Prefecture to Sakurajima in Kagoshima Prefecture About how a restaurant owner gave me money How I appeared on TV …

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Anchored in Hope – راسخين في الرجاء 51:05

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Pastor Fouad Kahwagi shares from Romans 8 on keeping our eyes on Jesus and the glory of eternity with him while going through hard times.يشارك القس فؤاد قهوجي من رومية ٨ عن ابقاء اعيننا على يسوع ومجد الابدية معه عندما نمر باوقات صعبةBy Valiant Sheep

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How I got my CHEAPEST Japan ticket EVER! | Japan Station 183 30:12

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On this episode of Japan Station, I talk about how I was able to save money on airfare for my latest trip to Japan. I also share how I almost lost money due to a luggage issue and I talk about why regional JR passes can save you lots of money while traveling in Japan. 👉Topics Discussed How I get the cheapest plane ticket to Japan ever About smartfa…

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A Living Faith – ايمان حي 45:31

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Pastor Julie Kahwagi shares from Hebrews 11 how the heroes of the faith displayed extraordinary faith while being ordinary people.تشارك القس جولي قهوجي من العبرانيين ١١ كيف ابطال الايمان اظهروا ايمانًا غير عادي بينما كانوا اشخاصًا عاديينBy Valiant Sheep

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The STUPIDEST belief about Japanese sleep habits EVER! (About Pillows in Japan) | Japan Station 182/Ichimon Japan 76 55:36

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This is a rebroadcast of episode 76 of Ichimon Japan. On this episode of Ichimon Japan we talk about the history of pillows in Japan and an absurd belief regarding the sleeping Topics Discussed About the history of pillows in Japan About early pillows in Japanese history About the evolution of pillows in Japan About pillows during the Edo Period Ab…

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Jpop for Shinnenkai Mix - 44W 11.01.2025 (Daylight Savings 2025) 1:05:10

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Jpop for Shinnenkai Mix - 44W 11.01.2025 (Daylight Savings 2025) by DJ KookieMonsterBy DJ KookieMonster

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Our Part in God’s Story – دورنا في قصة الله 25:53

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Elias Abi Rached shares from Exodus 19:5 and 1 Peter 1:9 on our role in God's great plan for humanity and how mission is something central to our calling.يشارك الياس ابي راشد من الخروج ١٩: ٥ و ١ بطرس ١: ٩ عن دورنا في خطة الله العظيمة من اجل البشرية وكيف ان الارسالية هي في قلب دعوتناBy Valiant Sheep

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How Japanese terms get abbreviated! Explaining 4 MORA words | Japan Station 181 16:33

2M ago16:33

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On this episode of Japan Station, we're talking about 4 more words in Japanese. What's a mora? And why are there so many four mora words in Japanese? We talk about all taht and more! 👉Topics Discussed What is a mora? What's the difference between a mora and a syllable The possible origins of nikujaga How Japanese love to shorten terms to four mora/…

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Perfume's "Cold Sleep" Special Episode 2:23:06

2M ago2:23:06

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A special episode dedicated to Perfume, on the threshold of their impending "cold sleep." This episode looks at what draws fans to Perfume, favorites from the group, Perfume's career, their recent Tokyo Dome concerts, their impending hiatus, and what could come after it.By Nante Japan

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He Is Our Peace – هو سلامنا 38:11

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Elie Chaoul shares on the peace that we have in Jesus which is readily available to us at all times through the abiding presence of God the Father in our lives.يشارك ايلي شاوول عن السلام الذي نتمتّع به في يسوع والذي هو متاح لنا في كل وقت من خلال حضور الله الآب الثابت في حياتناBy Valiant Sheep

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Club W - OSP - 10.24.2025 44V 1:02:16

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Club W - OSP - 10.24.2025 44V by DJ KookieMonsterBy DJ KookieMonster

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Tokyo Tourist Traps: Are these popular Tokyo destinations worth your time? | Japan Station 180 43:42

3M ago43:42

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On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about some of Tokyo's most popular tourist sites. Are they tourist traps or worth your time? We're also joined by stand up comedian and tour guide Shuhei "Shoe" Murakami. 👉Topics Discussed Is Tokyo Skytree a tourist trap? Should you visit it? Should you visit Tokyo Tower? Should you visit Tokyo Disneyland? …

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Bearing One Another’s Burdens – حاملين اثقال بعضنا البعض 39:36

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Pastor Fouad Kahwagi shares from Galatians 6:1-2 on dealing with a brother caught in sin in a spirit of gentleness and mercy in order to restore him to righteousness.يشارك القس فؤاد قهوجي من غلاطية ٦: ١-٢ عن التعامل مع اخ اخذ في ذلة بروح وداعة ورحمة من اجل ان نرده الى البرBy Valiant Sheep

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Party in TOKYO! (November 1st at Pintology Tokyo) 3:55

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Hey guys! I'm holding another get together in Tokyo. This time it's to celebrate the end of the Kyushu Challenge. It will be on Nov 1st at 6 pm at Pintology Tokyo! Here is Pintology Tokyo's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pintologytokyo/ I'll be back soon enough with the usual programming!By JapanKyo

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What is wasei eigo? (Funny "Japanese" English) | Japan Station 179/Ichimon Japan 71 44:27

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This episode was originally broadcast as an episode of Ichimon Japan. On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What is wasei eigo? (Funny "Japanese" English) Topics Discussed What wasei eigo is About English sounding words made in Japan tenshon ga takai pākā How SNS is not English arubaito nōtopasokon buraindotacchi misu misesu rippukurīmu hocchiki…

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[Explicit and potentially Offensive Lyrics not for Kids] Best New Music Mixtape - Fall 2025 44U 24:14

3M ago24:14

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[Explicit and potentially Offensive Lyrics not for Kids] Best New Music Mixtape - Fall 2025 44U by DJ KookieMonsterBy DJ KookieMonster

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Encouraging One Another – مشجعين بعضنا بعضًا 43:34

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Pastor Julie Kahwagi shares from Hebrews 10:19-25 four things we can be doing to encourage one another in church.تشارك جولي قهوجي من العبرانيين ١٠: ١٩-٢٥ اربعة امور نستطيع ان نقوم بها من اجل ان نشجع بعضنا بعضًاBy Valiant Sheep

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Why LIES are RED in Japanese (Japanese idioms that use 赤/red) | Japan Station 178 24:21

3M ago24:21

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On this episode of Japan Station, we're talking about Japanese idioms involving the color red (赤, aka, seki). For example, have you ever wondered why lies are red in Japanese? Listen to find out! 👉Topics Discussed Japanese idioms involving the color red Why 真っ赤なウソ/makka na uso means a "complete lie" and what the color red has to do with lies Also d…

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Forgiving As Christ Forgave – غافرين مثلما غفر المسيح 51:56

3M ago51:56

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Fouad Kahwagi shares from Colossians 3:12-14 five things we should be doing as a result of being saved and having our lives hidden in Christ.يشارك القس فؤاد قهوجي من كولوسي ٣: ١٢-١٤ خمسة اشياء يجب ان نفعلها نتيجة خلاصنا وكون حياتنا مستترة في المسيحBy Valiant Sheep

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This documentary reveals why Japan is the way it is?! (Ema Ryan Yamazaki) | Japan Station 177 51:14

3M ago51:14

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On this episode of Japan Station, we're joined by documentary filmmaker Ema Ryan Yamazaki to talk about her latest documentary The Making of a Japanese and her latest short documentary Instrument of a Beating Heart. During the conversation we focus on the making of these films, what makes Japanese elementary schools unique, the role Japanese elemen…

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Understanding the Trinity – فهم الثالوث 35:10

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Pastor Julie Kahwagi shares on the nature of the Trinity and the distinctives of each person in it, and how we can walk into a loving relationship with this God who is love.تشارك جولي قهوجي عن طبيعة الثالوث ومميزات كل شخص فيه، وكيف يمكننا ان ندخل في علاقة محبة مع هذا الاله الذي هو محبةBy Valiant Sheep

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Supernatural Japan: A Spooky & Fun Japan Podcast! 11:34

4M ago11:34

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Check out the links below for more Supernatural Japan episodes! Supernatural Japan Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/supernatural-japan/id1616675498 Supernatural Japan Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35FkGE7Kc9bXFGpt37ZF2yBy JapanKyo

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Serving One Another – خادمين بعضنا بعضًا 26:29

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Karim Istanboulian shares from Galatians 5:13-14 on serving one another by first loving ourselves the way Jesus loved us, and second by putting each other ahead of ourselves.يشارك كريم اسطنبوليان من غلاطية ٥: ١٣-١٤ عن خدمة بعضنا البعض أولًا بمحبة انفسنا بالطريقة التي احبنا فيها يسوع وثانيةً بتقديم بعضنا بعضًا قبل انفسنا…

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How a Brit ended up designing FONTS in Japan | Japan Station 176 56:28

4M ago56:28

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On this episode of Japan Station, we're talking about the history of font design in Japan, the history of the Nintendo font and how Daniel Kaihatsu became a type face designer in Japan. 👉Topics Discussed Why Daniel Kaihatsu became interested in learning Japanese How Daniel Kaihatsu became interested in Japanese font design About doing research for …

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What's so scary about the hour of the ox? (About Ushi no Koku Mairi) | Japan Station 175/Ichimon Japan 21 53:21

4M ago53:21

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This was originally broadcast as episode 21 of Ichimon Japan. On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What's so scary about the hour of the ox? Topics Discussed All about Japan's old way of telling time that was based on the 12 animals of the Chinese Zodiac (eto) Which "animals" in the old Chinese Zodiac based way of telling time correspond to whi…

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Unity in the Body of Christ – الوحدة في جسد المسيح 59:17

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Pastor Fouad Kahwagi shares from Ephesians 4:1-6 three characteristics that we need to have and three things we can do in order to maintain the unity of the Spirit.يشارك القس فؤاد قهوجي من افسس ٤: ١-٦ ثلاثة صفات يجب ان نتحلى بها وثلاثة اشياء يمكن ان نقوم بها من اجل ان نحافظ على وحدانية الروحBy Valiant Sheep

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July & August 2025 Review 2:46:58

4M ago2:46:58

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Nante Japan's review of July and August 2025, featuring segments on Yuto Nakajima's departure from Hey! Say! JUMP, Travis Japan & Crystal Kay's New York concerts, Snow Man's Korean activities, and more.By Nante Japan

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Love in Action – المحبة العملية 37:26

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Pastor Julie Kahwagi shares what biblical love is and what it looks like practically to love one another with this kind of love.تشارك القس جولي قهوجي ما هي المحبة الكتابية وكيف يبدو عمليًا ان نحب بعضنا بعضًا بهذا النوع من المحبةBy Valiant Sheep

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Kaze 風 vs Kaze 風邪! What's the difference?! | Japan Station 174 21:15

4M ago21:15

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On this episode of Japan Station, we're talking about the difference between the Japanese word kaze (cold, 風邪) and kaze (wind, 風). Why do they share the same pronunciation? Are they related? Or is this all just a big coincidence? Listen to find out! 👉Topics Discussed About visiting Japan for the first time What the difference between kaze (風邪) and …

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What to know BEFORE you move to Japan: SIM cards, phone numbers & more (Mobal CEO Declan Somers) | Japan Station 173 56:22

4M ago56:22

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On this episode of Japan Station, we're talking about some of the annoying things people have to deal with when moving to Japan. Our guest this time is the CEO of Mobal, Declan Somers. 👉Topics Discussed About visiting Japan for the first time About moving to Japan and working in a Japanese company in the late '90s Japan in the '90s versus Japan tod…

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Choose Not to Stumble – اختر الّا تعثر 25:21

4M ago25:21

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Karim Istanboulian shares on the 3 kinds of sources of stumbling in this world and how we should make it our aim never to stumble on any of them.يشارك كريم اسطنبوليان عن الانواع الثلاثة من مصادر العثرة في هذا العالم وكيف يجب ان نسعى الّا نعثر في اي منهاBy Valiant Sheep

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Standing Courageously in Faith – الوقوف بشجاعة في الايمان 26:19

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Elias Abi Rached shares from Daniel 3:8-28 on having the courage to stand up in our faith against the pressures of the enemy to bow down to other gods no matter what the price is.يشارك الياس ابي راشد من دانيال ٣: ٨-٢٨ عن ان يكون لدينا الشجاعة لنقف في ايماننا ضد ضغوط العدو للسجود لآلهة اخرى، بغض النظر عن الثمن…

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May & June 2025 Review 1:38:23

5M ago1:38:23

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Nante Japan's review of May and June 2025, featuring segments on Arashi's disbandment announcement, TOKIO's disbandment, the Ayumi Hamasaki & Elon Musk child rumor, the mid-year music charts, and more.By Nante Japan

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He SURVIVED a BEAR encounter in Japan! Talking about hiking in Tohoku with GoNorth Japan | Japan Station 172 46:20

5M ago46:20

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On this episode of Japan Station, we're talking to Quinlan from the GoNorth Japan YouTube channel about surviving a bear encounter in Japan, hiking in the Tohoku area of Japan and more. 👉Topics Discussed About bear attacks and encounters in Japan How to prevent encounters with bears while hiking in Japan Whether bear bells and whistles are effectiv…

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Striving for Peace with Everyone – السعي للسلام مع الجميع 39:17

5M ago39:17

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Rami Naim shares from Romans 12:17-21 on making every effort to live peaceably with everyone as this is what being a child of God looks like.يشارك رامي نعيم من رومية ١٢: ١٧-٢١ عن الاجتهاد من اجل العيش بسلام مع الجميع لانه هكذا نظهر اننا اولاد اللهBy Valiant Sheep