My first job out of university was the JET Program, being an ALT in Shiranuka Town, Eastern Hokkaido. My first visit to Japan was a short 1 month home-stay in Kamifurano, in central Hokkaido, so I chose Hokkaido as my destination when I got hired by JET. Since I spoke a little Japanese, Shiranuka Town had the need, and I was placed there. Forever grateful for that, and this post shares a little bit about why.
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Originally this playlist was for the radio show “MUSIK BARISTA” on local Hokkaido Japan radio 80.4FM AIR-G’
今週のテーマは “Over the Moon” その意味は「大喜びする、嬉しくてたまらない。月を飛び越えるくらい嬉しい！」
And there’s one more meaning: When people say “I’m over the moon for you!” means, “I’m crazy about you!”
洋楽の中では “I’m over the moon for you!” と聞くと”あなたに夢中です！” So…, super happy, and absolutely in love, that’s the playlist for tonight.
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Originally this playlist was for the radio show “MUSIK BARISTA” on local Hokkaido Japan radio 80.4FM AIR-G’
It was Thanksgiving in Canada this past weekend! I had a great time calling my family back in Toronto, Ontario. They had a fabulous dinner, I wish I was there~ but I also celebrated by eating a lot of Hokkaido pumpkin treats lately, mmm! The heart behind Thanksgiving is sharing our feelings of thanks to our loved ones. Here’s a song list to celebrate “Thank You” for not just this season, but many different occasions!
9月7日のテーマは THANK YOU!
今週は「AIR-G’リスナーサンクスウィーク」。開局39周年の感謝を込めて、MUSIK BARISTAは「THANK YOU」をテーマにお送りしています!!!
HOKKAIDO 80.4FM AIR-G’ 毎週木曜日は#おはようMORiドック
9月のゲストとして出演させていただきます！！^^私の愛車はバイクです!! ということで、今月はバイク愛を語ります。 快適なツーリングのためのチェックポイントも教えてくれます。
ぜひYouTubeで見てみてください！
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Every Tuesday I select songs for the radio show “MUSIK BARISTA” on local Hokkaido radio 80.4FM AIR-G’
今週のテーマは Ambitious!
日本語に直訳すると（大きな希望！とか野心！とかですね）です！
It means: having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed. What is your vision? What is your dream? What are you determined to do in life? We all have a purpose, the reason why we’re born! What gets you up each morning? What difference do you want to make in this world? What an exciting topic!
How has traditional Japanese Calligraphy, aka “Shodo” (書道, “the way of writing”) developed recently? For over 2000 years, this skill of writing has been passed from generation to generation in Japan, and even to this day, the young Japanese elementary school students have their bamboo brush, ink and paper ready for practice in class. But it’s not just about learning words and writing with balance, it’s an art! You might wonder if the younger Japanese generations are eager to continue this classic art; it’s clear in 2021 that the Japanese Calligraphy scene is very much alive and thriving in cold and new ways! As an essential part of daily culture in Japan, as well as a beautiful way to express one’s thoughts and emotions for both the young and older generations.
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Every Tuesday I select songs for the radio show “MUSIK BARISTA” on local Hokkaido radio 80.4FM AIR-G’
今週のMUSIK BARISTA テーマは… EMOTIONAL
直訳すると「感情的」とか「感動的」です！
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Every Tuesday I select songs for the radio show “MUSIK BARISTA” on local Hokkaido radio 80.4FM AIR-G’
Here’s the music theme for this week:
STAR!! 直訳すると”星”なんですけど、空の星というよりは、人気者やチャンピオンのイメージです！The Olympics start from this week! Maybe a new star will be born??
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Every Tuesday I select songs for the radio show “MUSIK BARISTA” on local Hokkaido radio 80.4FM AIR-G’
Here’s the music theme for this week:
今週のテーマは「HOKKAIDO」7/17は道民の日です。都道府県魅力度ランキング１２年連続１位の北海道。数多くのアーティストを輩出してきた。そんな北海道をにお送りします。
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Listen on RADIKO APP (Japan) *expires 2021/07/13
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Every Tuesday I select songs for the radio show “MUSIK BARISTA” on local Hokkaido radio 80.4FM AIR-G’
Here’s the music theme for this week:
今週のテーマは COAST … 海岸です！海…行きたいですね～！！みなさんは毎年、海に行きますか？？
アイシス 