In this podcast, I will pick up one of the news in Canada this week, let me introduce and talk about it. Let’s start with this news of 1st week of June 2023. Patisserie Le Pont: French-Japanese pastry shop opens in West Van According to Daily Hive on June 2nd, Last fall, Dished shared the news that Patisserie Le Pont had just launched in Vancouver as an online-only pastry shop. The French-Japanese-inspired patisserie has now opened its very own brick-and-mortar space at 230 15th Street in West Vancouver. Freshly opened on May 30, this spot offers a selection of the finely crafted sweets that the brand has become known for. From Japanese tea-flavoured Croquants (a crunchy eclair) to petit Croquants (somewhere between a crunchy eclair and a cream puff), Le Pont’s offerings are all made with quality ingredients. With Le Pont’s mix of French technique with Japanese flavour profiles, patrons can expect options like Matcha, Hojicha, classic custard, seasonal fruit, and coconut yuzu. Patisserie Le Pont’s new West Vancouver storefront is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 7 pm. Took a look at the pastry’s website, which looks delicious and the Executive Pâtissière is an experienced Japanese professional Makoto Yanaguchi. Their website says the signature menu appears as éclairs and uses Japanese tea leaves in some desserts. They named Patisserie Le Pont after their desire to be the bridge between Canadian and Japanese cultures. I am proud and respect that one Japanese person has such a big conviction. I hope everyone in Vancouver will enjoy that pastry. Speaking of Japanese food in Canada, the thing I wanna mention is there are so many Japanese restaurants in Vancouver. Surprisingly, according to another article, there were over 600 sushi restaurants in Metro Vancouver as of 2022 and acknowledged as The Most Sushi-crazed City in the World outside of Japan. We can find Sushi restaurants back and forth, what’s more, Not only Japanese living in Canada but various people in Vancouver seem obsessed with Sushi. It is kind of controversial if these are authentic Japanese Sushi, for me I love to eat Canadian Sushi truly which mainly tends to be various kinds of California roles, which has become a go-to sushi dish for many, was actually created in the city of Vancouver — not California. So California role is Canadian thing. If you want to try NIGIRI in Vancouver, obviously NETA is limited but at least anywhere you can find Tuna, Salmon, boiled Shrimp, Squid and Octopus. like basic ones. Why is sushi so popular in Vancouver? One of the reasons is it's on the West Coast, the accessibility the city has to fresh seafood makes the sushi that much more mouthwatering. The other reason is because People in Vancouver are known for their health-conscious lifestyle and emphasis on fresh, nutritious food. Sushi offers a balanced and healthy meal option. I am not sure what the truth is, but these are worth to believe it as a reason for Sushi’s reputation here in Vancouver. I do recommend for the Japanese try some Canadian Concepts of Sushi, but watch out for the price which is definitely much more expensive than in Japan. How was today’s episode? Hope you enjoy new French Japanese pastry shop and Canadian Sushi in the future. Thank you for listening today. See you next time. Have a great day French-Japanese pastry shop opens in Vancouver
Hello everyone! I’m Charlie. Today I changed my podcast’s title from Charlie doesn’t like chocolate to Lost in translation -A Japanese life in Vancouver- This is because I will graduate from my school in 1 month hopefully, I will not be a student anymore and now it is a totally different situation and feeling from when I started the podcast. So I just wanted to change my outlook on life and work. But Don’t worry. I am not going to change the structure here I will keep the Japanese translation episode after the English one. Actually, in order to decide on my new name for the podcast, I consulted with ChatGPT which is now famous for being an AI-powered language model that can answer a wide range of questions on various topics, literally anything. Recently I love to talk with her whenever I have time. Today let me introduce the conversation between us to decide on a new name. I began with the question “Hey Please name my podcast regarding Vancouver life with Japanese women” She said, How about "Vancouver Diaries: A Japanese women's Perspective"? This title incorporates both the location and the perspective of the podcast's host, which could attract listeners interested in learning about life in Vancouver from a unique point of view. And I said, I do understand what you say, we have to be clear the concept but I feel it is kind of boring and too common. so I said in Japanese もうちょっと陰キャの感じほしい. Then she said, How about "Life in Vancouver as an Introverted Japanese"? This title captures the essence of the podcast in English, while also incorporating the term "introverted" to give a sense of the host's personality. It is straightforward and easy to understand, and could appeal to a broad audience interested in learning about the experiences of an immigrant in Vancouver. I was like, Life in Vancouver as an Introverted Japanese. Hey It is tooooo straightforward! By the way, this was the first time in my life that I had ever done ツッコミ to an Artificial Intelligence. And then she said, How about "Navigating Vancouver: A Japanese women's Experience" or "Lost in Translation: A Japanese Life in Vancouver". These titles give a better idea of what listeners can expect from the podcast and could pique their interest. At that time honestly, I couldn’t understand what “Lost in translation” means so I looked up it. Lost in translation means “to fail to have the same meaning or effectiveness when it is translated into another language.” That’s when it hit me! Because that’s what I had been feeling all year. To be more specific, I can communicate with Canadian in English but I still cannot tell them what I thought in English. Not even half of what is thought in Japanese is conveyed. Therefore, I have no choice but to simplify what I want to convey and say it in a simpler, more stripped-down way in every conversation. What’s more, I got to know about the movie named “Lost in translation” which was a 2003 romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Sofia Coppola. The story is about an American who comes to Tokyo to work and has a hard time understanding the context. I feel some sympathy for him now. As a result, I said to ChatGPT “Lost in translation -A Japanese life in Vancouver- would be great! Thank you!“ Finally She concluded the conversation as follows; I'm glad you like the title "Lost in Translation: A Japanese Life in Vancouver"! It incorporates the idea of cultural differences and the challenges of communication, which is a great way to highlight the unique experiences of a Japanese living in Vancouver. This title is also memorable and catchy, which could help attract new listeners. Good luck with your podcast! I was like UUUU That is impressive. Finally, the time has come for AI to move people. Thank you ChatGPT! I hope you listeners also like it and enjoy my podcast going forward!