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Criminal, InterruptedU.Ks Worst Serial Pedophile: Richard HuckleToday, we're going to delve into one of the most chilling cases of transnational child sexual abuse ever uncovered in the UK, the case of Richard Huckle.Huckle presented himself as a caring, friendly, and dedicated teacher, moving freely between the UK and Southeast Asia. Yet, behind this carefully constructed facade was a prolific and calculated predator who used his position and the internet to commit unspeakable crimes against vulnerable children.Content Warning:I must issue a very strong content warning. The content of this episode deals explicitly with themes of child sexual...
2025-11-1535 min
Thursday Night KissatenA Short BreakDear Listeners for the Thursday Night Kissaten. We are going to take a break for the final season. This podcast will be resume in the mid of December. Talk to you soon. Cordelia
2023-11-1900 min
Thursday Night KissatenEp.33 A Meal Makes Her ForgetWelcome back to Thursday Night Kissaten podcast. In this episode, we are going to talk about another food related TV show and its manga, A Meal Makes Her Forget (忘却のサチコ).
Writer/Host/Technician/Translator: Cordelia
Work: 忘却のサチコ (A Meal Makes Her Forget )
TV Show website in Japanese: https://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/boukyakunosachiko/
Book in Japanese: https://amzn.asia/d/2gfSBcZ
2023-11-1018 min
Thursday Night KissatenEp.32 A Couple Without Falling In Love pt.3Hello, and welcome tothe Thursday Night Kissaten.
In this episode, we are going to delve into a TV show that aired 2022 Winter: 恋せぬふたり(A Couple Without Falling in Love), part 3.
Writer/Host/Technician/Translator: Cordelia
Work: 恋せぬふたり(A Couple Without Falling in Love)
TV Show website in Japanese: https://www.nhk.jp/p/ts/VWNP71QQPV/
Book in Japanese: https://amzn.asia/d/0qLzJH8
2023-11-1028 min
Thursday Night KissatenEp. 31 2023 Fall J-Drama PreviewHello and welcome to Thursday Night Kissaten! I'm your host, Cordelia.
Writer/Host/Technician/Translator: Cordelia
In this episode, we are going to take a break from the reviews but have a preview on some up coming shows this autumn. A lot of shows about food.
2023-10-2622 min
Thursday Night KissatenEp.30 A Couple Without Falling In Love pt.2Hello, and welcome to the Thursday Night Kissaten.
In this episode, we are going to delve into a TV show that aired 2022 Winter: 恋せぬふたり(A Couple Without Falling in Love), part 2.
Writer/Host/Technician/Translator: Cordelia
Work: 恋せぬふたり(A Couple Without Falling in Love)
TV Show website in Japanese: https://www.nhk.jp/p/ts/VWNP71QQPV/
2023-10-1936 min
Thursday Night KissatenEp.29 A Couple Without Falling In Love pt.1Hello, and welcome to the Thursday Night Kissaten.
In this episode, we are going to delve into a TV show that aired 2022 Winter: 恋せぬふたり(A Couple Without Falling in Love), part 1.
Writer/Host/Technician/Translator: Cordelia
Script Editor: Grace
Work: 恋せぬふたり(A Couple Without Falling in Love)
TV Show website in Japanese: https://www.nhk.jp/p/ts/VWNP71QQPV/
2023-10-1241 min
Thursday Night KissatenEp.28 The Men of The Wada Family
Hello, and welcome to the Thursday Night Kissaten.
In this episode, we are going to delve into a TV show that aired autumn 2021: 和田家の男たち(The Men of The Wada Family).
Writer/Host/Technician/Translator: Cordelia
Script Editor: Grace
Work: 和田家の男たち(The Men of The Wada Family)
TV Show website in Japanese: https://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/wadake/
Yu's Kitchen: @wadayu_recipe
2023-10-0536 min
Thursday Night KissatenEp.27 Passion for PunchlinesHello, and welcome to the Thursday Night Kissaten.
In this episode, we are going to delve into a TV show that aired this year in the spring: だが、情熱はある (Passion for the Punchlines or However, the Passion is There).
Writer/Host/Technician/Translator: Cordelia
Script Editor: Grace
Work: だが、情熱はある (Passion for the Punchlines or However, the Passion is There)
TV Show Airing Time: April 9th to June 25th, 2023
TV Show website in Japanese: https://www.ntv.co.jp/daga-jyounetsu/
2023-09-2937 min
Thursday Night KissatenEp.26 Descending Stories: Showa Genroku Rakugo ShinjuHello, and welcome to Thursday Night Kissaten!
In this episode, we are going to delve into a manga and its TV show adaptation that aired in 2018, 昭和元禄语落心中 (Descending Stories: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju). Trigger warming, I'd like to inform my listeners that this episode will cover sensitive topics such as suicide and other dangerous behaviors. It's crucial to reach out to a mental health professional, counselor, or a trusted person for support.
Writer/Host/Technician/Translator: Cordelia
Script Editor: Grace
Work: 昭和元禄语落心中 (Descending Stories: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju)
Creator: Haruko Kumota
TV Show Airin...
2023-09-2232 min
Thursday Night KissatenEp. 25 Noisy DinnerHello, and welcome to Thursday Night Kissaten!
In this episode, we are going to delve into a manga and its TV show adaptation that aired this year in the spring: Noisy Dinner (かしましめし).
Writer/Host/Technician/Translator: Cordelia
Script Editor: Grace
Work: Noisy Dinner (かしましめし)
Creator: Mari Okazaki
TV Show Airing Time: April 10th to May 29th 2023
Manga in Japanese on Amazon jp: https://amzn.asia/d/0TC8dFu
TV Show website in Japanese: https://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/kashimashimeshi/
2023-09-1534 min
Thursday Night KissatenEp. 24 The 0.5Hello, and welcome back to Thursday Night Kissaten.
We hope you had a good summer. Can you believe? September is here :)
In this episode, we are going to talk about a TV show adaptation that aired this year in the spring: The 0.5 (0.5の男)
Writer/Host/Technician/Translator: Cordelia
Script Editor: Grace
Work: The 0.5 (0.5の男)
TV Show Airing Time: May 28th to June 25th 2023
TV Show website in Japanese: https://www.wowow.co.jp/drama/original/the-0.5/
2023-09-0832 min
Thursday Night KissatenEp. 23 Our Dinning TableHello, and welcome to Thursday Night Kissaten!
In this episode, we are going to delve into a manga and its TV show adaptation that aired this year in the spring: Our Dining Table (Bokura no Shokutaku/僕らの食卓).
Writer/Host/Technician/Translator: Cordelia
Script Editor: Grace
Work: Our Dining Table (僕らの食卓
Creator: Mita Ori(三田織)
TV Show Airing Time: April 2023 to June 2023
Manga in Japanese on Amazon jp:
https://amzn.asia/d/6IzaXIe
Manga in English on Amazon: https://a.co/d/ieIH8nH
TV Show website in Japanese...
2023-06-1616 min
Thursday Night KissatenEp.22 Kankurô KudôHello, and welcome to the Thursday Night Kissaten. In this episode, we are not going to talk about tv shows, but a screenplay writer,
Kankurō Kudō (宮藤 官九郎).
Writer/Host/Technician/Translator: Cordelia
Script Editor: Grace
Reference
Let’s Get Divorced: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5ThqEZezKw
2023-06-0921 min
Thursday Night KissatenEp. 21 Radius 5 MeterHello, and welcome to the Thursday Night Kissaten. In this episode, we are going to talk about a tv show, Radius 5 Meter (半径５メートル)
Writer/Host/Technician/Translator: Cordelia
Script Editor: Grace
Reference
TV Show: Radius 5 Meter (半径５メートル)
Original work: n/a
Script Writer: Atsuko Hashibe
Director: Yukiko Mishima
Aired Time: April 30, 2021 to June 25, 2021; Friday, 10 pm
Castings: Kyoko Yoshine, Hiromi Nagasaku, Katsuya Maiguma, Yukiya Kitamura, Maho Yamada, Sei Matobu, Toshinori Omi
Links: TV Show website in Japanese (NHK): https://www.nhk.jp/p/ts/E33JWZ3ZR3/...
2023-06-0114 min
Thursday Night KissatenEp.20 I Will Do Better Next LifeHello, and welcome to the Thursday Night Kissaten. In this episode, we are going to talk about a very special late night show: 来世ではちゃんとします (I Will Do Better Next Life)
Writer/Host/Technician/Translator: Cordelia
Script Editor: Grace
Links:
Season I Website in Japanese: https://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/raisechan/
Season II website in Japanese: https://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/raisechan2/
Season III website in Japanese: https://www.bs-tvtokyo.co.jp/raisechan3/
Special Ep Website in Japanese: https://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/raisechan_sp/
Manga in Japanese on Amazo...
2023-05-2517 min
Thursday Night KissatenEp.19 Beautiful Guys, EAT!!Hello, and welcome to the Thursday Night Kissaten.
In this episode, we are going to talk about another food related late night show: イケメン共よ メシを喰え （Beautiful Guys, EAT!!! Or Eat with Handsome Boy).
Writer/Host/Technician/Translator: Cordelia
Script Editor: Grace
Links:
TV Show website in Japanese: link
Bell Sound at the beginning from Dova Syndrome bgm - https://dova-s.jp/
2023-05-1814 min
Thursday Night KissatenEp.18 A Table! ~Make and eat Historical Recipes~ pt.2Hello, and welcome to the Thursday Night Kissaten.
In this episode, we are going to countine to talk about a TV show called A Table! ~Make and eat Historical Recipes~ (À Table!〜歴史のレシピを作ってたべる〜)
Writer/Host/Technician/Translator: Cordelia
Script Editor: Grace
Links:
TV Show Website in Japanese: https://www.shochiku-tokyu.co.jp/atable/
TV Show trailer on Youtube: 「A Table！～歴史のレシピを作ってたべる～」最終話 番組紹介
TV Show Recipe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a_table_recipe/, @a_table_recipe
Original book on Amazon Japanese site: https://amzn.asia/d/iuCydZX
Bell Sound at the beginning from Dova Syndrome bgm - https://dova-s.jp/
2023-04-2717 min
Thursday Night KissatenEp.17 A Table! ~Make and eat Historical Recipes~ pt.1Hello, and welcome to the Thursday Night Kissaten.
In this episode, we are going to talk about a TV show called A Table! ~Make and eat Historical Recipes~ (À Table!〜歴史のレシピを作ってたべる〜)
Writer/Host/Technician/Translator: Cordelia
Script Editor: Grace
Links:
TV Show Website in Japanese: https://www.shochiku-tokyu.co.jp/atable/
TV Show trailer on Youtube: 「A Table！～歴史のレシピを作ってたべる～」最終話 番組紹介
TV Show Recipe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a_table_recipe/, @a_table_recipe
Original book on Amazon Japanese site: https://amzn.asia/d/iuCydZX
Bell Sound at the beginning from Dova Syndrome bgm - https://dova-s.jp/
2023-03-3014 min
Thursday Night KissatenEp.16 Tonight's Dinner is SukiyakiHello, and welcome to the Thursday Night Kissaten.
In this episode, we are going to talk a bit more about the manga called 今夜すきやきだよ (Tonight’s Dinner is Sukiyaki)
Writer/Host/Technician/Translator: Cordelia
Script Editor: Grace
TV Show Website in Japanese: https://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/konyasukiyakidayo/
Original work in Japanese on Amazon Japan: https://amzn.asia/d/3xT3qz0
TV Show Script Writer: Tatsuya Yamanishi
Director: Yoko Yamanaka
Castings: Misako Renbutsu, Reina Triendl, Suzuki Jin, Yûgo Mikawa
2023-03-2317 min
Thursday Night KissatenEp.15 What Did you Eat Yesterday? Pt. IIHello, and welcome to the Thursday Night Kissaten.
In this episode, we are going to talk a bit more about the manga called きのう何食べた? (What Did You Eat Yesterday?) and BL (Boys' Love)
Writer/Host/Technician/Translator: Cordelia
Script Editor: Grace
Reference:
Manga on Amazon Canada page: link
Movie Website in Japanese: link
Movie BMG: link
TV Show website in Japanese: link
Bell Sound at the beginning from Dova Syndrome bgm - https://dova-s.jp/
2023-03-1617 min
Thursday Night KissatenEp.14 Take Me to Love&MealHello, and welcome to the Thursday Night Kissaten.
In this episode, we are going to talk about a TV show: 女くどき飯 (Take me to Love&Meal)
Writer/Host/Technician/Translator: Cordelia
Script Editor: Grace
Reference Link:
TV Show Official Website in Japanese: link
Manga book on Amazon Japanese Website: link
Manga Artist’s Twitter: @minenayuka
Thursday Night Kissaten Instagram: @thurs_night_kissa
Bell Sound at the beginning from Dova Syndrome bgm - https://dova-s.jp/
2023-03-0915 min
Thursday Night KissatenEp.13 A Year of Meeting 70 People Through a Dating Site and Recommending Books that would Suit ThemHello, and welcome to the Thursday Night Kissaten. In this episode, we are going to talk about a TV Show: 出会い系サイトで70人と実際に会ってその人に合いそうな本をすすめまくった1年間のこと (1 Year of Meeting 70 People Through Online Dating & Recommending Books That Suits Them)
Writer/Host/Technician/Translator: Cordelia
Script Editor: Grace
Original work: 出会い系サイトで70人と実際に会ってその人に合いそうな本をすすめまくった1年間のこと (1 Year of Meeting 70 People Through Online Dating & Recommending Books That Suits Them) by 花田 菜々子 (Nanako Hanada)
TV Show website in Japanese: link
Book on Amazon Japanese Website: link
Writer Nanako Hanada's Twitter: @hanadananako
The book that Nanako recommend: Running in Barefoot: Girls on the Street in the Night at Okinawa (裸足で逃げる 沖縄の夜の街の少女たち) by Yoko Uema(上間陽子); What Did You Eat? なにたべた?―伊藤比呂美+枝元なほみ往復書簡.
Kani Bookshop: https://www.kanibooks.com/ [堀萬ビル, Japan,
2023-03-0315 min
Thursday Night KissatenEp.12 What Did You Eat Yesterday? Pt.1Hello, and welcome to the Thursday Night Kissaten.
In this episode, we are going to talk about a manga called きのう何食べた? (What Did You Eat Yesterday?)
Writer/Host/Technician/Translator: Cordelia
Script Editor: Grace
Reference:
Manga on Amazon Canada page: link
Movie Website in Japanese: link
Movie BMG: link
TV Show website in Japanese: link
Cover from movie website: link
Bell Sound at the beginning from Dova Syndrome bgm - https://dova-s.jp/
2023-02-2320 min
Thursday Night KissatenEp.11 Honey and CloverHello, and welcome to the Thursday Night Kissaten.
In this episode, we are going to talk about a novel called ハチミツとクローバー (Honey and Clover)
Writer/Host/Technician/Translator: Cordelia
Script Editor: Grace
Manga on Amazon Canada page: link
Bell Sound at the beginning from Dova Syndrome bgm - https://dova-s.jp/
2023-02-1716 min
Thursday Night KissatenEp.10 Kamogawa RestaurantHello, and welcome to the Thursday Night Kissaten. In this episode, we are going to talk about a novel called 鴨川食堂 (Kamogawa Restaurant)
Writer/Host/Technician/Translator: Cordelia
Script Editor: Grace
Book on Amazon Japan page: link
TV Show website in Japanese: link
Bell Sound at the beginning from Dova Syndrome bgm - https://dova-s.jp/
2023-02-0916 min
Thursday Night KissatenEp.9 Atsuko's LunchHello, and welcome to the Thursday Night Kissaten.
In this episode, we are going to talk about a novel called Atsuko's Lunch (ランチのアッコちゃん)
Writer/Host/Technician/Translator: Cordelia
Script Editor: Grace
Book on Amazon Japan
Website: link
TV Show Website in Japanese: link
Bell Sound at the beginning from Dova Syndrome bgm - https://dova-s.jp/
2023-02-0224 min
Thursday Night KissatenEp.8 Kiyo in Kyoto (or The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House)Hello, and welcome to the Thursday Night Kissaten.
In this episode, we are going to talk about a manga series and its adaptation, called 舞妓さんちのまかないさん (Kiyo in Kyoto or The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House)
Writer/Host/Technician/Translator: Cordelia
Script Editor: Grace
Links and Reference:
Manga on the Amazon Japan Page - link
Anime adaptation website - link
Netflix adaptation - link
Sound track on Spotify - link
Bell Sound at the beginning from Dova Syndrome bgm - https://dova-s.jp/
2023-01-2622 min
Thursday Night KissatenEp.7 Sanpo Mugimoto’s Favorite ThingsHello, and welcome to the Thursday Night Kissaten.
In this episode, we are going to talk about a book series called Sanpo Mugimoto's Favorite Things (麦本三歩の好きなもの) by Yoru Sumino (住野よる)
Writer/Host/Technician/Translator: Cordelia
Script Editor: Grace
Publisher's Special Website: https://www.gentosha.co.jp/s/mugimotosampo/
Bell Sound at the beginning from Dova Syndrome bgm - https://dova-s.jp/
2023-01-1916 min
Thursday Night KissatenEp.6 Hey, Handsome!Hello, and welcome to the Thursday Night Kissaten.
In this episode, we are going to talk about another late-night dorama, Hey, Handsome!! (おいハンサム!!)
Writer/Host/Technician: Cordelia
Script Editor: Grace
TV Show: おいハンサム!! Hey, Handsome!!
Original work: manga, おいピータン!! by Risa Ito (伊藤理佐)
Script Writer: Masatoshi Yamaguchi (山口雅俊)
Director: Masatoshi Yamaguchi (山口雅俊)
Castings: Kotaro Yoshida (吉田鋼太郎), Haruka Kinami(木南晴夏), Yui Sakuma(佐久間由衣), Rena Takeda(武田玲奈), MEGUMI
Reference Links: Official Website in Japanese: https://www.oihandsome.com/ Watch on Amazon Prime in Japanese: https://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/video/detail/B09PKSHM34/ref=atv_3p_nih_c_VI8Gqj_brws_3_1
2023-01-1213 min
Thursday Night KissatenEp.5 If It Suits Your EarsHello, and welcome to the Thursday Night Kissaten.
In this episode, we are going to talk about another late-night dorama, If It Suits Your Ears (お耳に合いましたら。).
Writer/Host/Technician: Cordelia
Script Editor: Grace
TV Show: If It Suits Your Ears お耳に合いましたら。
Original work: n/a
Script Writer: Sunfish Yashiro(マンボウやしろ), Otoshi Michihiro (大歳倫弘)（European Planning ヨーロッパ企画), Atsuo Atsuo (灯敦生), Soshi Matsumoto (松本壮史)
Director: Soshi Matsumoto (松本壮史), Hiroki Sugiyama(杉山弘樹), Rakeshi Matsuura(松浦健志)
Timeline: July 9th - October 1st, 2021
Castings: Mari Ito (伊藤万理華), Hiroe Igeta(井桁弘恵), Hitoshi Suzuki(鈴木仁)
Reference Links:
If You Can Hear Me Podcast on Spotify (耳に合いましたら made by Misono) - https://open.spotify.com/show/5CQLnqF7uOfyP9YMu5fezw
Kii’s Welcome Home Me...
2023-01-0513 min
Thursday Night KissatenEp.4 The Style of Evening DrinksHello, and welcome to the Thursday Night Kissaten.
In this episode, we are going to talk about one of late night dorama, The Style of Evening Drinks (晩酌の流儀).
Writer/Host/Technician: Cordelia
Script Editor: Grace
TV Show: The Style of Evening Drinks (晩酌の流儀)
Broadcaster: TV Tokyo
Script Writer: Yousuke Masaike 政池洋佑
Director: Takashi Ninomiya, 二宮崇/Taku Matsumoto, 松本拓
Broadcast Period/Airtime: July 2 - August 20, 2022/Saturday 0:52-1:23
Castings: 栗山千明 Chiaki Kuriyama, 武田航平 Kohei Takeda, 辻凪子 Nagiko Tsuji, おかやまはじめ Hajime Okayama
Theme music: 「yugi」by yonawo (listen to it on Spotify)
Reference Links:
Japanese Official Website - https://www.tv...
2022-12-2912 min
Thursday Night KissatenEp.0 Thursday Night Kissaten - IntroHello, and welcome to the Thursday Night Kissaten.
This podcast is about Japanese TV Shows, Dramas, books, and manga. Like all the notions you can find at a tea-drinking shop at any corner in most cities in Japan, This show is produced, written, and hosted by me, Cordelia; edited by Grace.
Update every Thursday around dinner time (trying to…)
Thank you for stopping by, and I hope you will have a good time listening to it.
Bell Sound at the beginning from dova syndrome bgm - https://dova-s.jp/
2022-12-2601 min
Thursday Night KissatenEp.3 Heartbreaks on a PlateWelcome to the first episode of the podcast.
In this episode, we talk about Heartbreak on a Plate (失恋めし)
Writer/Host/Technician: Cordelia
Script Editor: Grace
Original work: 失恋めし by 木丸みさき
Script Writer: 今井雅子, Masako Imai
Director: 大九明子, Akiko Oku
Airtime: 2022
Starring: 広瀬 アリス (Alice Hirose), 井之胁海 (Kai Inowaki), 村杉蝉之介 (Seminosuke Murasugi), 臼田麻美 (Asami Usuda), 若林拓也 (Takuya Wakabayashi)
Theme Song: Homecomings, "Arpeggio" (Pony Canyon/IRORI Records)
Reference Links:
Official Website in Japanese - https://www.ytv.co.jp/shitsurenmeshi/cast/, https://ytvcontents.com/en/program/shitsurenmeshi
ytv English site - https://ytvcontents.com/en/program/shitsurenmeshi
Bell Sound
2022-12-2213 min
Thursday Night KissatenEp. 2 Old Fashion CupcakeWelcome to the episode 2.0 of the podcast.
In this episode, we talk about Old Fashion Cupcake (オ〡ルドファ ッションカッ プケ〡キ)
Writer/Host/Technician: Cordelia
Script Editor: Grace
TV Show: Old Fashion Cupcake (オ〡ルドファ ッションカッ プケ〡キ)
Original work: Old Fashion Cupcake (オ〡ルドファ ッションカッ プケ〡キ), Manga, by 佐岸左岸
Script Writer: 宫本武史, Takeshi Miyamoto
Director: 加藤绫佳, Ayaka Kato
Timeline: June 2022 - July 2022
Castes: 武田航平 Kôhei Takeda, 木村达成 Kimura Tatsunari
Reference Links:
Where to watch - Rakuten Viki - https://www.viki.com/tv/38580c-old-fashion-cupcake
Official Website - http://oldfcc.bs-garden.com/
Bell Sound at the beginning from dova syndrome bgm - https://dova-s.jp/
2022-12-1521 min
Thursday Night KissatenEp. 1 Recommendations for Solo Live GirlsWelcome to the first episode of the podcast.
In this episode, we talk about Recommendations for Solo Live Girls (ソロ活女子のススメ).
Writer & Host & Translator & Technician: Cordelia
Editor: Grace
TV Show: Recommendations for Solo Live Girls (ソロ活女子のススメ)
Original work: ソロ活女子のススメ by 朝井麻由美, Asai Mayomi
Script Writer: 及川博則, Oikawa Hironori
Director: 及川博則, Oikawa Hironori
Airtime: Season I, April - June 2021; Season II, April - June 2022
Castings: 江口のりこ (Noriko Eguchi), 小林きな子 (Kinako Kobayashi), 渋谷謙人 (Kento Shibuya), 佐々木春香 (Haruka Sasaki)
Reference Links:
Season I - https://www.bs-tvtokyo.co.jp/solokatsu/#:~:text=「ソロ活女子のススメ」は、もともとは SNS,が書かれている。
Season II - https://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/solokatsu2/#:~:text=“ソロ活”をテーマに,一挙先行配信を予定！
Bell Sound at the beginning from dova syndrome bgm - https://dova-s.jp/
2022-12-0819 min