Maiko's Story Photograph Podcast: Recent Episodes
Maiko Serizawa
Welcome to Maiko's Story Photograph Podcast! This is a place to connect with those small but truly treasured moments of our life that we never get to tell anybody else because of their subtlety. In each episode, I capture such a subtle treasured moment in a story and deliver it to you. Just like a photograph captures a physical moment, a story photograph captures a moment that happens inside our heart.
What is your relationship with trends? Growing up, I was never a trendy person, always pursuing something different from other kids. However, once in a while, I'd become curious about what others were into and explore the trend.
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There are many awkward conversations around a loss that we rarely talk about. In this episode, I'm sharing with you a story from my latest book, my childhood memoir, about one routine conversation that took place whenever someone learned I'd lost my little brother.
Maiko's Story Photograph Podcast Season 1 will be ending. The last episode will be released on Wednesday 27th March, and I'll be back with Season 2 in late April!
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When you are little, whatever you experience for the first time leaves you a strong impression. In this episode, I'm sharing with you a memory from the time when I was about seven and a new bookstore opened near my house. Something my father said during our first visit still crosses my mind even now whenever I visit my hometown and go to the store.
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How do you feel when you meet a friend after not seeing each other for a few years? Ever anxious? In this episode, I'm sharing with you a memory from my childhood where I anxiously waited for a reunion with my friends after two years of separation.
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This coming April, a major solar eclipse will be observed in North America. In this episode, I'm sharing with you the memory of the only other time I saw a solar eclipse when I was twelve years old.
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Thinking of summer when in winter is something I enjoy. In this episode, I'm sharing with you a memory of two T-shirts from my high school days.
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Do you have an embarrassing story you haven't shared with anyone? I have lots. These embarrassing moments tend to stay in our memory with vivid clarity. In this episode, I'm telling you about one such incident that took place during my solo travel several years ago.
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Sometimes, a memory can come back to us in a most random way. In this episode, I'm sharing with you a conversation I had with my late grandmother many many years ago that I've long forgotten. It wan't an important conversation, but when I recall it, it feels important.
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What absurd travel story do you have? In this episode, I'm sharing with you a story of my ride on the London Eye with my mother when I was eleven. What I remember from the time I spent on the magnificent Ferris Wheel is not any scenery but my mother's strange behaviour that lasted throughout our ride.
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Does a luxurious experience always have to be expensive? My life tells me that's not the case. In this episode, I'm sharing with you a story of a most luxurious bathing experience I had at a youth hostel in Tokyo.
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When faced with a challenging situation, what emotional sanctuary do you find? In this episode, I'm sharing with you a travel episode from my 3 weeks stay in London, UK, more than a decade ago. An unexpected sanctuary I found for myself during my struggling time at a language school.
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When was the last time you've engaged in a silly, meaningless activity? In this episode, I'm sharing with you a memory from the time when I was nine and spent weeks trying to convince my mother that I was a delivery person.
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What nonsense, silly, meaningless memory can you recall from your life? In this episode, I'm sharing with you one of such memories from my young childhood. It's about my daily teatime with my mother and one observation I made about my tea. Let your silly memory sink in and bring you a sense of peace and comfort.
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Do you have a special memory of a festive season from your childhood? In this episode, I'm sharing with you how my family's tiny Christmas tree played a special role in my little brother's and my life when we were little.
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Do you sometimes suddenly think of someone you once shared a special time with and feel close to them? In this episode, I'm sharing with you a memory from my childhood when I had a really fun day with four siblings.
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Do you have a funny habit you carry from your childhood without realizing? In this episode, I'm sharing with you one of such habits of mine that was reminded after a funny incident in my present life.
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Often, it's an ordinary moment of an ordinary day of our life that leaves us a lasting impression. In this episode, I'm sharing with you one such memory from my early childhood.
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Sometimes, a scenery makes a vivid impression on our mind because of the circumstance we are in. In this episode, I'm sharing with you a memory of a sunset I saw during my first days in Canada that was forever etched in my heart.
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Sometimes, a painful experience can be accompanied by a sweet taste, too. In this episode, I'm sharing with you a memory from my early childhood when I developed a bad case of mouth ulcers and ended up receiving a special treatment at home.
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Do you have any fond memories of the moon? Special time you spent under the moon, special conversation you had with somebody about the moon,... There's magic to the beauty of autumn moon. In this episode, I'm sharing with you a memory of an evening walk I took with my mother and little brother under the autumn full moon.
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Do you sometimes recall a silly nonsense memory? In this episode, I'm sharing with you a nonsense memory from my young childhood, which still makes me laugh when I think about it.
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Do you sometimes look back on your life and wonder how your daily routine has shifted over time? In this episode, I'm sharing with you a memory of my morning routine from when I was in kindergarten. As I recall it, the routine still feels fresh and recent despite all the years that have passed.
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Do you have a favourite travel method? Mine is a train ride. I love travelling by train. Whenever we love something, there's usually an origin story. In this episode, I'm taking you back to my early days when I first fell in love with trains.
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Do you have a bad memory that you somehow remember fondly? In this episode, I am sharing with you a bad memory that happened at a restaurant when I was small. Because it was a bad memory, it stuck with me. But now as I look back, I remember it rather fondly.
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Do you have an insignificant memory that you can recall vividly like yesterday? Today, I am sharing with you one of such memories from my childhood. It's about a time when I spent a long time in an empty waiting room, waiting for my train. Sometimes, even nothingness can leave us a permanent impression.
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When somebody gives us something we've really wanted, there is a special sense of intimacy between us and the object. It is almost as if we entered a private world where we experience every single detail of that object with a sense of wonder. In this episode, I share a story of the time when I was four and my grandmother bought me a special balloon at my hometown's festival.
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What comes to your mind when you hear the term grief journey? In this episode, I am sharing with you a memory from the time when I was ten, and the absence of my little brother suddenly hit me hard after four years since his passing. I know grief is a less-discussed topic in our society. But I hope that listening to this story might gently help you to reflect upon your own painful loss in a safe and warm place.
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Adults like gossiping. But young children, too, gossip from time to time. In this episode, I am sharing with you a memory of a gossip I happened to hear when I was six years old. I remember the conversation to this day because it revolved around me. Do you also have a snippet of a conversation from your childhood you remember with clarity?
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Do you have any fun memory of a parallel adventure? When some mishap has led you to a different kind of adventure from the rest of your friends? In this episode, I talk about my memory of a kindergarten overnight trip when a bug found its way into my eye and I ended up having a totally different adventure from the rest of my friends.
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When you are little, many things you experience are your "first." And everything you encounter on the way finds a special place in your memory. In this episode, I am sharing with you a memory from my kindergarten overnight trip. It was the first overnight trip I had with my friends away from my family, and each moment felt like a true magic to me.
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A little child is often excited about something so trivial that an older person cannot get what is so fun about it. In this episode, I am sharing with you a memory of a bedtime reading from my childhood. My toddler brother back then used to look forward to a particular ritual at the end of our reading time.
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When you were little, did you have any routine you used to look forward to? In this episode, I am sharing with you a memory of the time when I was five, and my family made a regular visit to the local library. There was something about my time there that always made me wonder.
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When we were little, we used to look at things very differently from adults. Some sceneries we saw through out young eyes are so wonderous that they remain in our mind forever. In this episode, I am sharing with you one such scenery from my young childhood.
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When a little child tries out something for the first time, often what excites them most is unexpected from a grown-up perspective. In this memory, I am sharing with you a memory of a winter day when my little brother tried skating for the first time.
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Do you have a bittersweet memory from your childhood? In this episode, I am sharing with you a story of my early childhood when I got a clothing I really wanted after much anticipation, but I wasn't allowed to wear it as often as I wanted. A bittersweet moment of disappointment.
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Can you recall a time when what you did happened to receive special appreciation? In this episode, I am sharing with you a memory from my early childhood when my little piece of artwork was appreciated in an unexpected way and made me proud.
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Sometimes, a weirdest event can leave you a lasting impression when it happens to you at a unique time of your life. In this episode, I am sharing with you a memory from the summer when I was seven. When I was feeling a little lonely in the new neighbourhood, I happened to win the strangest contest at the community's summer festival for children.
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Did you have a schoolteacher you were particularly attached to when you were young? In this episode, I am sharing with you a memory from the time when I was in Grade 2 and my beloved teacher came back to school for a brief visit during her maternity leave. The reunion was so emotional that it found a permanent place in my heart.
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What epic mistake have you ever made or witnessed? In today's episode, I am sharing with you a memory of an epic gardening mistake that took place between my father and a conifer tree when I was about eleven years old.
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Sometimes, we come across a mundane scene, and it stays in our memory forever. In this episode, I'm sharing with you a memory of an interaction between a mother and her little son that I happened to witness during my visit to Japan. Whenever something leaves a lasting impression on us, I believe, there must be a reason, like a hidden message. What random encounter do you recall as you listen to this story?
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Do you ever feel that time goes by faster when you're having a great fun time? When I was young, I used to feel so sad when my fun time with others came to an end, and that always seemed to arrive too soon. In this episode, I'm sharing with you a memory of a time when I tried being very present while having a great time. It didn't make the time last longer, but the moment did last longer in my heart.
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When you were little, your neighbourhood was your entire world and each day felt like an infinite stretch of time. In this episode, I am sharing with you a memory from my early childhood which reminds us of how a piece of news that is mundane to an adult can be received differently by a young child.
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Do you have a special memory of food you had on your trip? In this episode, I am sharing with you a story of a breakfast routine I experienced during my trip to Sicily, Italy. What makes the memory so special? Just as important as the taste was the way I was introduced to it, the cozy ambience I sat in, the people I shared the moment with, and the excitement of trying something new in my life.
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When it comes to a goodbye, our sentiment around it can be found not only in our final hugs and kisses, but also in our subtle actions and thoughts leading up to the moment. In today's episode, I am sharing with you a memory from recent years when my mother came to see me off at airport.
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Do you have any fond memory of a particular food? Something that you recall with special emotions? In this episode, I am sharing with you my childhood memory when I ate new potatoes for the first time and fell in love with them. It is interesting how our favourite food is often accompanied by special memories and emotions.
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Is there any area of your life where you struggle to leave greed behind? For me, that's food. As long as I can remember, I am a lover of food, and when it comes to eating, I can be greedy even to this day. But sometimes, this greed gets me in a trouble. In this episode, I am sharing with you a memory from my childhood when I ran into a very practical problem after giving in to my greed over a piece of cake.
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Do you have any special birthday memory that you always remember? April is my birthday month, and in this episode, I am sharing with you my cherished birthday memory with my grandmother from the time when I was seven. There was a physical birthday present, and then, there was something else which I have kept in the treasure box of my heart.
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Sometimes, an apparently insignificant scene can stuck in our head forever. But as we tune into it and explore what we felt that day, we understand why it has stayed with us. In this episode, I am sharing with you a summer memory from my childhood when I went to the local public pool with my parents to practice swimming.
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Sometimes, you talk about something and a seemingly irrelevant memory comes back to you. But then you notice that there is something that links those two stories. In this episode, I am sharing with you the memory of my encounter with a gentleman at the beginning of my college graduation trip, which has always stayed in my heart and was recently recalled by a conversation I had with somebody about the 17th century Spanish novel Don Quixote.
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Can you recall a memory from your childhood when some adult person really got your feeling as a little kid and showed you special kindness? In this episode, I am sharing with you a memory from the time when I was seven years old and visited my great aunt in Tokyo. Some "silly" thing that she did with me was indeed a great gift of kindness that will be remembered in my heart forever.
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Sometimes a most nonsense situation can find a permanent place in our memory. When we revisit the moment, we are surprised by its silliness. Not only that, it helps us to step back from our daily chaos and have a breathing space that is much needed.
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Can you recall the time when you first travelled outside of your country? What was the experience like? Did you face any challenge other than the language? My first trip abroad was a family trip we made to London, England, when I was 10 years old. In this episode, I'll be sharing with you the story of my struggle with local restaurants and the one food that really made my day every day of my stay.
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What are your feelings and thoughts associated with aging? In this episode, I am sharing with you a story that took place when I was 14 years old. Adults were talking about the topic of aging at a large family gathering when my great aunt, who was in her 70s at the time, made a truly unforgettable comment about aging.
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When you travel to a new place, sometimes a most ordinary thing takes you by surprise and becomes a highlight of your trip. In this episode, I'm sharing with you a memory of a brief trip I once made to Edinburgh, Scotland.
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Do you have a part of you that feels embarrassing, but you secretly love? In this episode, I'm sharing with you a memory from my childhood when I indulged in a rather strange imagination around a cabinet in my grandmother's bathroom.
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In this episode, I am sharing with you a very subtle memory of a very silly conversation that took place between me and my friend when I was about nine years old. I could well have forgotten about this conversation long ago, but I didn't because there was something really funny about it even though I didn't recognize it at the time. So now, let me share it with you! And don't forget - sometimes, a shortcut to connect with our well-being to tune into some of our silliest memories.
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Recently, we have had a cockroach problem at our home. The kitchen has been heavily inhabited by cockroach families, and we are still working hard to combat them. This incident brought back an old memory of my unforgettable encounter with a cockroach at my grandmother's house when I was about nine years old. There was one person in the house that even the king of the cockroach tribe could not scare nor surprise.
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Our days are filled with portals to some interesting memories from the past. Recently, I have heard several different people talk about Disneyland and their love and admiration from this world-famous theme park. Before I knew it, I was recalling my own visit to Tokyo Disneyland with my parents when I was six years old.
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Do you ever feel that time passes so quickly since you became an adult? My theory is that it is because as adults our days tend to be repetitive, full of routines. But when we were little, it was not like that. Each day was filled with unpredictable events, and we loved it when the routines of adults around us got messed up by some unexpected incidents.
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When you are little, you often come across a secret gateway to a new, exciting world that you have never seen before, just like the closet door in the story of Narnia. In this episode, I am sharing with you a memory from my early childhood when I had a magical adventure behind a tiny store next to my home.
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Hello, my dear friend, I'm so glad you're here!
Welcome to Episode 59 of Maiko's Story Photograph Podcast :)
Sometimes, casual goodbyes in our everyday life can be sentimental, too. In today's episode, I'm sharing a memory of a goodbye I experienced when I was six years old. It was a usual goodbye with my friends at the end of a long fun day together. But the way it arrived was so sudden that it caused me layers of different emotions. What memory of a goodbye will be recalled to your mind as you listen to this story?
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Hello, my dear friend, I'm so glad you're here!
Happy New Year, and Welcome to Episode 58 of Maiko's Story Photograph Podcast :)
Do you have a special snack memory from your childhood? When I was small, my snack time was strictly regulated, and its content was always the same: two pieces of McVitie's chocolate biscuits. But once a year, a family friend would send us a box of special biscuits and my snack time would temporarily be upgraded.
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Hello, my dear friend, I'm so glad you're here!
Welcome to Episode 57 of Maiko's Story Photograph Podcast :)
A sense of regret is one of the many reasons why a memory can stay with us for so long. In this episode, I will be sharing with you a story from the time when I was six years old. One day, I was playing with my close friend, and there was a moment when I wanted to say one thing but ended up saying something completely different.
Now, make yourself a cup of tea, and let's spend the 6 minutes together in the cozy room of a story photograph!
Maiko's Story Photograph Podcast will take a short break during this holiday season. I will be back with you again next year on 7th January. I wish you a very happy end of the year and New Year!
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Hello, my dear friend, I'm so glad you're here!
Welcome to Episode 56 of Maiko's Story Photograph Podcast :)
The experience of learning something new is always special. Sometimes, it's particularly harder, and we remember the whole process because of the struggles. In today's episode, I am sharing with you my memory of the time when I was nine years old and rode my unicycle for the first time.
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Hello, my dear friend, I'm so glad you're here!
Welcome to Episode 55 of Maiko's Story Photograph Podcast :)
In this episode, I share a story from December when I was ten years old. That December, after Christmas, my family was visiting my maternal grandmother's house to help the family with their end-of-the-year cleaning when I happened to meet my cousin's fiancé for the first time. Sometimes, a memory sticks in our mind simply because of the powerful impression of the moment. This memory is certainly one of those.
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Hello, my dear friend, I'm so glad you're here!
Welcome to Episode 54 of Maiko's Story Photograph Podcast :)
In today's episode, I will share with you a memory from my early childhood when I had a fight with my little brother. At the time, I was five and he was two. That year, we would regularly fight over small matters while playing together, and the way it happened was always the same. Even though it looks insignificant in an adult's eye, as a young child, the fight involved a lot of emotions for both of us. I wonder what memory of small fight you might recall from your childhood or in the little children around you.
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Hello, my dear friend, I'm so glad you're here!
Welcome to Episode 53 of Maiko's Story Photograph Podcast :)
In today's episode, I will take you back to a moment in my childhood when I was playing with my friend and her mother got really excited about our activity. What was funny was that she had got the purpose of our play completely wrong...
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Hello, my dear friend, I'm so glad you're here!
Welcome to Episode 52 of Maiko's Story Photograph Podcast :)
Do you have a place in your house where you love spending your time most? For me, that place is next to my window. I love gazing out of the window and observing the world from there. I used to love doing exactly the same thing when I was little. In this episode, I share a memory of a daily interaction I had from my window with somebody who worked across from my home.
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Hello, my dear friend, I'm so glad you're here!
Welcome to Episode 51 of Maiko's Story Photograph Podcast :)
This year is the 10-year anniversary since I first came to Canada as a college exchange student. Today's story is about a subtle, but precious memory around nature I shared with a dear friend of mine that autumn.
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Hello, my dear friend, I'm so glad you're here!
Welcome to Episode 50 of Maiko's Story Photograph Podcast :)
In today's episode, I share a memory that took place in autumn several years ago when I used to live and study in England. One weekend, I made my first trip to London to visit a family friend. The journey was unexpectedly filled with mishaps. Amidst the misery, one person's kind gesture saved my day.
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Hello, my dear friend, I'm so glad you're here!
Welcome to Episode 49 of Maiko's Story Photograph Podcast :)
Do you experience a mixture of excitement and embarrassment as you try to share your work with other people? Well, I certainly do. In today's episode, I share a memory from my primary school days when my homework creation that I wanted to keep hidden ended up receiving a lot of attention because of the half-hidden way I presented it to my teacher.
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Hello, my dear friend, I'm so glad you're here!
Welcome to Episode 48 of Maiko's Story Photograph Podcast :)
Do you have any food item that you feel you're strongly attached to? Where do you think that attachment comes from? In this episode, I'm sharing with you my obsession with chocolate biscuits and tracing back the root of this obsession in my childhood snack time.
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Hello, my dear friend, I'm so glad you're here!
Welcome to Episode 47 of Maiko's Story Photograph Podcast :)
Autumn is a season of harvest and farewells. About two weeks before the recording of this episode, my maternal grandmother passed away at the age of 96. In this episode, I'm revisiting one cherished autumn memory I had with her - we made a Halloween pumpkin together. Living the moment is special, but the memory of that moment is no less special and touching. I wonder what cherished memory you'll recall after listening to this episode.
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Hello, my dear friend, I'm so glad you're here!
Welcome to Episode 46 of Maiko's Story Photograph Podcast :)
Today's story is about a small culture shock I experienced when I first came to Canada 10 years ago. The word "culture shock" tends to indicate something big and fundamental, but often it can be very subtle and even silly. The "culture shock" I share with you in this story involves a muffin that I happened to eat one day. What about the muffin surprised me, do you think?
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On 23rd August 2022, my new women's fiction novel Olive's Diary: an unputdownable story about hope, loss and second chances became available on Amazon. Now, the paperback version is ready for you, too! Check it out :)
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Hello, my dear friend, I'm so glad you're here!
Welcome to Episode 45 of Maiko's Story Photograph Podcast :)
Sometimes, a strangest situation makes a moment unforgettable. Today's story is about the memory of a thunderstorm I watched with my mother when I was about four or five. It was just one of the many thunderstorms of the summer, but this particular one was permanently engraved in my hear because it happened while I was having a bad fight with my mother.
Now, make yourself a cup of tea, and let's spend the 6 minutes together in the cozy room of a story photograph!
On 23rd August 2022, my new women's fiction novel Olive's Diary: an unputdownable story about hope, loss and second chances became available on Amazon. Now, the paperback version is ready for you, too! Check it out :)
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Hello, my dear friend, I'm so glad you're here!
Welcome to Episode 44 of Maiko's Story Photograph Podcast :)
When you were younger, what was your idea of luxury? In today's episode, I'm sharing a memory from when I was seven years old and stayed at a Western style business hotel for the first time in my life. When you are little, such a strange thing can be perceived as luxury!
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Hello my dear friend, I'm so glad you're here!
Welcome to Episode 43 of Maiko's Story Photograph Podcast :)
Have you had an experience when you saw somebody, you thought they were somebody you knew and spoke to them, only to realize that they were total strangers? I certainly have had many - especially when I was younger and a lot more care-free. It's such an embarrassing feeling especially when you look at the person's face and realize that you don't know that person at all, and moreover, that person looks back at you with a blank face! Today's story is about the time when I was about seven or eight and spoke to two strangers in a park while visiting my great aunt in Tokyo with my mother. The way these two people responded to me was so special that it stayed in my heart forever.
Now, make yourself a cup of tea, and let's spend the 6 minutes together in the cozy room of a story photograph!
On 23rd August 2022, my new women's fiction novel Olive's Diary: an unputdownable story about hope, loss and second chances became available on Amazon. Right now, you can grab a Kindle copy at the special launch price of $0.99!
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Hello my dear friend, I'm so glad you're here!
Welcome to Episode 42 of Maiko's Story Photograph Podcast :)
Can you recall the time when you were little, playing with your friends, and adults told you to go home because it was getting late? Usually, when an adult says that, it's final, nonnegotiable. At least, that's what I had known from my own experience with my mother. But one day, my piano teacher surprised me by taking a little different approach toward his son and his friends in a truly unforgettable way.
Now, make yourself a cup of tea, and let's spend the 6 minutes together in the cozy room of a story photograph!
On 23rd August 2022, my new women's fiction novel Olive's Diary: an unputdownable story about hope, loss and second chances became available on Amazon. Right now, you can grab a Kindle copy at the special launch price of $0.99!
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Hello my dear friend, I'm so glad you're here!
Welcome to Episode 41 of Maiko's Story Photograph Podcast :)
As we walk through our days, doesn't it often happen that we suddenly think of someone in a most random way? This week, one person that has been on my mind was my father, and I recalled several very funny memories. They were so absurd that I burst into laughter upon remembering them. But the funny part is that I had never really appreciated the funniness of these incidents before. In this episode, I share with you a memory of my father's intuitive gardening and how it once caused a big scandal in my house.
Now, make yourself a cup of tea, and let's spend the 6 minutes together in the cozy room of a story photograph!
On 23rd August 2022, my new women's fiction novel Olive's Diary: an unputdownable story about hope, loss and second chances has become available on Amazon. Right now, you can grab a Kindle copy at the special launch price of $0.99!
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Hello my dear friend, I'm so glad you're here!
Welcome to Episode 40 of Maiko's Story Photograph Podcast :)
Do you have little ones around you who are eager to help adults? In today's episode, I'm sharing a memory of my toddler brother trying to help my mother to carry a 1 L milk package from the nearby corner store to home. This is a story of a little child who wants to help his mother and a mother who wants her child to feel helpful by making a tiny bit of sacrifice.
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Hello my dear friend, I'm so glad you're here!
Welcome to Episode 39 of Maiko's Story Photograph Podcast :)
Do you have a special spot in your house, or wherever you've ever lived before, which is so unique that you wouldn't find something like that anywhere else? In this episode, I'm sharing a memory about an interesting library in my parents' house and its origin story. What special spot of your dwelling will you be thinking as you listen to this episode?
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Hello my dear friend, I'm so glad you're here!
Welcome to Episode 38 of Maiko's Story Photograph Podcast :)
In this episode, I'll be sharing a memory from the summer when I was eight and one act of my school teacher left a deep impression in my heart. By the way, August is when my hometown hosts its famous Tanabata festival, and today's story took place around that festive time. Here is some information and picture about this festival!
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Hello my dear friend, I'm so glad you're here!
Welcome to Episode 37 of Maiko's Story Photograph Podcast :)
Can you recall a moment from your childhood when you experienced a very subtle emotion? Maybe you saw your friend having something and you also wanted it, you wished to receive something but you didn't, or you acted in a certain way hoping that somebody would treat you in a certain way but they didn't. These moments are so subtle that we may not have recognized any feelings at the time. But sometimes, such a scene visits us as an adult, and we may discover what we felt back then. In today's episode, I will visit with you a subtle emotional moment that took place in my childhood.
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Hello my dear friend, I'm so glad you're here!
Welcome to Episode 36 of Maiko's Story Photograph Podcast :)
There are many reasons why we may not share our stories with others. Sometimes, it's because the story feels too delicate and private. Sometimes, it's because we feel the story can provoke a strong emotion for us or for the other person. Other times, we don't share because the story feels too silly to tell others. Today's story belongs to the last category. It's about one very silly incident that happened when I was eight years old. What silly but unforgettable memories do you have?
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Hello my dear friend, I'm so glad you're here!
Welcome to Episode 35 of Maiko's Story Photograph Podcast :)
As the summer reaches its peak here in Ottawa, I recall memories from different summers in my life. The one I'll be sharing with you in this episode is from the summer when I was four and lived with my grandmother. During my stay, one big summer festival took place in the community, and that experience inspired me to organize a special evening festival for me and my grandmother at home. A strange activity looked from outside was a truly memorable and fun time for the two of us. What strange, fun activity did you enjoy when you were little?
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Hello my dear friend, I'm so glad you're here!
Welcome to Episode 34 of Maiko's Story Photograph Podcast :)
What is your way of cherishing a memory with somebody very close to you? And how is it when that person is no longer physically with you? In this episode, I'll be sharing with you my story around the loss of my little brother that happened many years ago, how I've recently participated in a local group grief therapy, and how that inspired me to capture a memory of my brother's remarkable obsession in a story photograph. I wonder what memory with your loved one you will be cherishing after listening to this story.
Now, make yourself a cup of tea, and let's spend the 6 minutes together in the cozy room of a story photograph!
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Hello my dear friend, I'm so glad you're here!
Welcome to Episode 33 of Maiko's Story Photograph Podcast :)
Do you have a happy obsession that's deeply rooted in you? For me, that obsession is food. I've always loved eating ever since I was born, and to this day, while I'm eating, I can easily be my happy self. In this episode, I share a memory of my secret snack time I had in my final year at primary school. Sometimes, it's not the content of the event but how it happens that makes it a special memory. I wonder what happy obsession of yours will be brought to your mind as you listen to the story.
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Hello my dear friend, I'm so glad you're here!
Welcome to Episode 32 of Maiko's Story Photograph Podcast :)
This June 22nd, my maternal grandmother celebrated her 96th birthday. Having spent a lot of intimate time with her throughout my childhood, she has always been a person very close to my heart. In this episode, I'm sharing with you the memory of her 77th birthday party that took place when I was thirteen years old. I wonder what special person in your life you will think of as you listen to this story.
Now, make yourself a cup of tea, and let's spend the 6 minutes together in the cozy room of a story photograph!
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Hello my dear friend, I'm so glad you're here!
Welcome to Episode 31 of Maiko's Story Photograph Podcast :)
Sometimes, a story that we hear from somebody else can stay in our memory and we remember it as if it were our own. What I share with you in this episode is a story I heard from my physics teacher when I was a high school student in Japan. It was one funny episode that he and his two-year-old daughter had encountered during their regular park visit. Recently, when I suddenly remembered the story, it made me laugh again. As you listen to this episode, I wonder what funny story you heard from other people might come back to you.
Now, make yourself a cup of tea, and let's spend the 6 minutes together in the cozy room of a story photograph!
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Hello my dear friend, I'm so glad you're here!
Welcome to Episode 30 of Maiko's Story Photograph Podcast :)
Are you somebody who likes walking on a big street bustling with people and events or a quiet backstreet with less people and attractions? If this were a metaphor of your social life, which do you see yourself walking on? As far as I remember, I've always been somebody who walks on a backstreet, most of the times unintentionally. I think I'm walking on a busy main road until one day I realize that I'm again on a deserted backstreet. But walking on a backstreet also has its perks of discovering interesting details and meeting unique people. In this episode, I share with you a story when I was in junior high school and ran for a school election. It turned out to be another backstreet experience, but with unforgettable encounters.
Now, make yourself a cup of tea, and let's spend the 6 minutes together in the cozy room of a story photograph!
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Hello my dear friend, I'm so glad you're here!
Welcome to Episode 29 of Maiko's Story Photograph Podcast :)
Are you somebody who cares deeply about looking nice before going out by making a conscious choice of clothing, styling your hair and putting on some make-up? Or are you somebody who are satisfied as long as you look decent and rather prefer to leave home right away? I'm in the latter group, but I have seen many people who are dedicated to pre-outing preparation. In today's story, I share a memory with my elder cousin who was so passionate about dressing up before outing that one day it led to a rather comical situation.
Now, make yourself a cup of tea, and let's spend the 6 minutes together in the cozy room of a story photograph!
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Hello my dear friend, I'm so glad you're here!
Welcome to Episode 28 of Maiko's Story Photograph Podcast :)
When was your latest moment of competitive spirit? Today, I will be sharing with you a story of some moments of subtle competition that took place when I was little. I wonder what memory of silly competition in your daily life comes to your mind as you listen to this story.
Now, make yourself a cup of tea, and let's spend the 6 minutes together in the cozy room of a story photograph!
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Hello my dear friend, I'm so glad you're here!
Welcome to Episode 27 of Maiko's Story Photograph Podcast :)
Think back on a childhood. It can be yours or someone else's. Do you remember how a little child can be comforted by a subtle thing, like animal plush? In today's story, I share with you an interesting incident that I witnessed about my friend's little brother when he was about four years old. How my animal plush happened to change his life every so slightly.
Now, make yourself a cup of tea, and let's spend the 6 minutes together in the cozy room of a story photograph!
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Hello my dear friend, I'm so glad you're here!
Welcome to Episode 26 of Maiko's Story Photograph Podcast :)
Do you have a friend who occupies a special place in your heart? Somebody with whom you can spend a truly unique and fulfilling time? I met one of my first such friends when I was in high school. Her presence made my otherwise miserable school life meaningful and even enjoyable. In today's episode, I share the memory of a graduation trip my friend and I organized to celebrate our friendship. What friend will you think about as you listen to the story?
Now, make yourself a cup of tea, and let's spend the 6 minutes together in the cozy room of a story photograph!
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Hello my dear friend, I'm so glad you're here!
Welcome to Episode 25 of Maiko's Story Photograph Podcast :)
This Sunday 8th May is Mother's Day. Do you have any special plan for your motherly figures? In today's episode, I'll be sharing with you one memorable moment of my mother when I was a teenager. I wonder what memory with whom will be visiting you as you listen to this episode.
Now, make yourself a cup of tea, and let's spend the 6 minutes together in the cozy room of a story photograph!
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Hello my dear friend, I'm so glad you're here!
Welcome to Episode 24 of Maiko's Story Photograph Podcast :)
In this episode, we will be featuring a story sent in by one of our dear listeners. When she was a little girl, people had the practice to feed a spoonful of castor oil to a sick child. She hated this practice so much that when she caught a cold and adults around her came to her with castor oil, she tried all she could do to escape from the dreaded castor oil. Do you also have a memory from your childhood when you protested adults using your super power?
Now, make yourself a cup of tea, and let's spend the 6 minutes together in the cozy room of a story photograph!
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Hello my dear friend, I'm so glad you're here!
Welcome to Episode 23 of Maiko's Story Photograph Podcast :)
When you were a child, did you have an adult figure who you were close to? Do you have a sentimental memory with them? My mother was a strict person, and growing up, I was always afraid of being scolded by her. One night, this strict mother surprised me by allowing me to watch a late night TV show with her. It was such a rare occasion that I keep a distinct memory of that evening. What sentimental memory will come back to you as you listen to this story?
Now, make yourself a cup of tea, and let's spend the 6 minutes together in the cozy room of a story photograph!
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Hello my dear friend, I'm so glad you're here!
Welcome to Episode 22 of Maiko's Story Photograph Podcast :)
Have you had an experience where you thought of yourself in one negative way and most people around you didn't disagree with it, then somebody came along to give you a totally different evaluation? Today's story is about the time when I was seven years old and led a very disorganized and lazy life - at least I thought that's what I was doing until one day my great aunt saw one of my lazy habits and complimented on it. What memory will visit your heart as you listen to this story?
Now, make yourself a cup of tea, and let's spend the 6 minutes together in the cozy room of a story photograph!
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Hello my dear friend, I'm so glad you're here!
Welcome to Episode 21 of Maiko's Story Photograph Podcast :)
Do you have a memory of a food that you ate as a child and still remember vividly? What was the food? Where did you eat it? With whom? There are many different reasons why a memory of a food can stay with us for a long time. In today's story, I'll share with you the memory of a bread that I bought and ate with my father when I was about nine years old. It was no fancy bread, but the way we found the bread and the comments my father made about the bread made the experience of eating the bread truly unforgettable. As you listen to this story, what memory of a food will come to your heart?
Now, make yourself a cup of tea, and let's spend the 6 minutes together in the cozy room of a story photograph!
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Hello my dear friend, I'm so glad you're here!
Welcome to Episode 20 of Maiko's Story Photograph Podcast :)
When you were a child, did you find some of the adults' behaviours to be incomprehensible? For example, mothers' standing and talking to each other in one spot for a very long time, fathers getting excited upon drinking beers with friends, or adults in general feeling extremely uncomfortable receiving gifts from others. In this episode, I'll share with you a story of an incident where my mother got so obsessed with refusing a given gift that she ended up putting herself in a funny situation. I wonder what strange habit of adults you will recall as you listen to today's story.
Now, make yourself a cup of tea, and let's spend the 6 minutes together in the cozy room of a story photograph!
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Hello my dear friend, I'm so glad you're here!
Welcome to a special episode of Maiko's Story Photograph Podcast :)
In this episode, I will tell you about the music composer who created the music used in the opening/ending of this podcast. It was by coincidence that I came upon the music "The Way Home" by Zakhar Valaha when I was looking for a royalty free music for my new podcast last November. Since then, all the background music that I have used for my audio story offers were created by the same composer. In this episode, I want to tell you about my special encounter with this one-of-the-kind musician and introduce you to one of his latest music piece called Price of Freedom. He is a Ukrainian musician from the city of Kalush.
To follow and support Zakhar Valaha's work, you can visit the links below:
Zakhar Valaha on SoundBetter
Zakhar Valaha on Apple Music
Zakhar Valaha on Spotify
Zakhar Valaha on YouTube
Zakhar Valaha Music (Facebook Group)
You will be consoled by his soul-stirring music full of love and life force.
Hello my dear friend, I'm so glad you're here!
Welcome to Episode 18 of Maiko's Story Photograph Podcast :)
Can you recall a mischievous behaviour you did in your childhood? Where did it take place? What did you do? And what outcome did you get? In this episode, I will tell you a story of when I was five and recruited my little brother to do a drawing project on a wall of our tiny rented apartment. I wonder what memory will come back to you as you listen to this story.
Now, make yourself a cup of tea, and let's spend the 6 minutes together in the cozy room of a story photograph!
You can subscribe to my weekly story letters by clicking on the link below! You'll hear from me each week with a short insightful story about our life. Upon signing up, you'll also receive 5 audio story photographs to bring comfort during your busy day :)
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For more story photographs, you can visit my website :)
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If you like audio stories, you can check out my Patreon. The March Gift Package of 20 downloadable audio stories are ready to accompany your busy days!
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Hello my dear friend, I'm so glad you're here!
Welcome to Episode 17 of Maiko's Story Photograph Podcast :)
Think back on the turning points of your life. Is there anybody's face that comes back to your mind as you reflect on them? Somebody who gave you a sense of direction, somebody who shaped who you are today? In this episode, I'll be sharing a story about the time when I was nineteen and preparing for a university entrance exam in Tokyo. When I was feeling at a loss about what I wanted to do in my life, one person's words really changed my life and led me to who I am today. I wonder who you will be thinking about as you will listen to this episode.
Now, make yourself a cup of tea, and let's spend the 6 minutes together in the cozy room of a story photograph!
You can subscribe to my weekly story letters by clicking on the link below! You'll hear from me each week with a short insightful story about our life. Upon signing up, you'll also receive 5 audio story photographs to bring comfort during your busy day :)
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If you like audio stories, you can check out my Patreon. The March Gift Package of 20 downloadable audio stories are ready to accompany your busy days!
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Hello my dear friend, I'm so glad you're here!
Welcome to Episode 16 of Maiko's Story Photograph Podcast :)
Can you recall a moment from your childhood when you tried something new for the first time? Did you try a new food for the first time? Did you see a new animal for the first time? Or did you play a new game for the first time? What feeling comes back to you as you travel back to the moment? In this episode, I'm sharing with you a story of when I tried a water slide for the first time in my life at the age of five and how it didn't end with a smile.
Now, make yourself a cup of tea, and let's spend the 6 minutes together in the cozy room of a story photograph!
You can subscribe to my weekly story letters by clicking on the link below! You'll hear from me each week with a short insightful story about our life. Upon signing up, you'll also receive 5 audio story photographs to bring comfort during your busy day :)
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For more story photographs, you can visit my website :)
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Hello my dear friend, I'm so glad you're here!
Welcome to Episode 15 of Maiko's Story Photograph Podcast :)
Can you recall a story that you heard from somebody else - your friends, your family members or even strangers - that spoke to your heart so deeply that it stayed with you? In today's episode, I will be sharing an unforgettable story I heard from my former housemate about her stylish ripped jeans. I wonder what story you will remember as you listen to today's story.
Now, make yourself a cup of tea, and let's spend the 6 minutes together in the cozy room of a story photograph!
You can subscribe to my weekly story letters by clicking on the link below! You'll hear from me each week with a short insightful story about our life. Upon signing up, you'll also receive 5 audio story photographs to bring comfort during your busy day :)
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Hello my dear friend, I'm so glad you're here!
Welcome to Episode 14 of Maiko's Story Photograph Podcast :)
Do you recall a moment in your childhood when somebody said something that sounded silly in that moment, but because that person said it from the bottom of their heart, it stayed with you? In today's episode, I'll be sharing with you one ritual my little brother used to go over when I was five and sick in bed. I wonder what memory will be brought to your mind as you listen to today's story.
Now, make yourself a cup of tea, and let's spend the 6 minutes together in the cozy room of a story photograph!
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Do you have a memory with somebody dearest to you which is so special and precious that it keeps playing in your heart over and over? Is it a fun memory with your dear friend? Or a memory of a special moment with your unborn baby during your pregnancy? Or is it a memory of an ordinary day with your beloved partner?
Whatever the special memory is, I want to hear your story, and help you to honour and celebrate the memory by capturing it in a written story. So that it's no longer just in your head but brought to life on a piece of paper. Something you can keep safe and cherish forever, and even pass on to your precious others after your life.
This month, celebrating the month of love, I am offering 5 special spots for a private story photograph session to capture your precious memory with your loved one in a written story. It's first come, first served.
To claim your spot, fill out the form below!
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I sincerely look forward to hearing from you!
Hello my dear friend, I'm so glad you're here!
Welcome to Episode 13 of Maiko's Story Photograph Podcast :)
Do you have a memory of a letter that you received from your dear one, but didn't write back to? What emotion is attached to that letter? In today's episode, I'll share with you a story of one postcard that I received from my great aunt when I was in my early twenties. Even though I was touched by what she wrote in the card and had all intentions to write back to her, I never did. After many years, the memory of that postcard is stuck in my head. So, I decided to capture it in a story photograph.
Now, make yourself a cup of tea, and let's spend the 6 minutes together in the cozy room of a story photograph!
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Hello my dear friend, I'm so glad you're here!
Welcome to Episode 12 of Maiko's Story Photograph Podcast :)
Have you had a moment when you happened to be somewhere and happened to hear somebody's conversation and that conversation ended up impacting you? Today's story is about the time when I first went to buy a new pair of sunglasses for myself shortly after my arrival in Ottawa. As I nervously browsing the sunglasses, I happened to hear a conversation between a mother and her teenage daughter, which had a great impact on my shopping experience. As you listen to this story, what special conversation do you recall in your heart?
Now, make yourself a cup of tea, and let's spend the 6 minutes together in the cozy room of a story photograph!
You can subscribe to my weekly story letters by clicking on the link below! You'll hear from me each week with a short insightful story about our life. Upon signing up, you'll also receive 5 audio story photographs to bring comfort during your busy day :)
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Hello my dear friend, I'm so glad you're here!
Welcome to Episode 11 of Maiko's Story Photograph Podcast :)
Have you had a moment when you saw something and that thing left a deep impression on you but you couldn't figure out why exactly until much later? In today's episode, I share with you a remarkable story about a painting that I once found on a card box. What special coincidence do you recall in your heart as you listen to the story?
Now, make yourself a cup of tea, and let's spend the 6 minutes together in the cozy room of a story photograph!
You can subscribe to my weekly story letters by clicking on the link below! You'll hear from me each week with a short insightful story about our life. Upon signing up, you'll also receive 5 audio story photographs to bring comfort during your busy day :)
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Hello my dear friend, I'm so glad you're here!
Welcome to Episode 10 of Maiko's Story Photograph Podcast :)
Do you have a favourite winter sport? Here in Ottawa, skating is very popular among the local people, and you can see the young and the old skating on the canal and other pop-up skate rinks everywhere in the city. In today's story, I'll take you back to the time when I first learned how to skate as a little girl in the north region of Japan. I wonder what memory will visit your heart and who you will remember as you listen to today's episode.
Now, make yourself a cup of tea, and let's spend the 6 minutes together in the cozy room of a story photograph!
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Hello my dear friend, I'm so glad you're here!
Welcome to Episode 9 of Maiko's Story Photograph Podcast :)
Do you remember a time when you heard a story from somebody, and that story had such a strong impression on you that you couldn't forget about it afterwards? In this episode, I'll share with you a funny story that I heard from my grandmother-in-law (my aunt's mother-in-law) when I was about ten or eleven. I'm curious what story will come to your mind from your own stock of memories after listening to today's episode.
Now, make yourself a cup of tea, and let's spend the 6 minutes together in the cozy room of a story photograph!
You can subscribe to my weekly story letters by clicking on the link below! You'll here from me each week with a short insightful story about our life. Upon signing up, you'll also receive 5 audio story photographs to bring comfort during your busy day :)
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Hello my dear friend, I'm so glad you're here!
Welcome to Episode 8 of Maiko's Story Photograph Podcast :)
How would you describe the time you spend at a bathroom? Am I the only one who experiences some of the most inspirational and meaningful time while being still at a bathroom? My guess is NO, and that's why I'm bringing this story of a unique moment that I once had in a bathroom on a moving train in Italy to you! I hope you can recall some of the treasured moments you've had in your favourite bathroom as you listen to the story.
Now, make yourself a cup of tea, and let's spend the 6 minutes together in the cozy room of a story photograph!
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Hello my dear friend, I'm so glad you're here!
Happy New Year to you and your dear ones!
Welcome to Episode 7 of Maiko's Story Photograph Podcast :)
Do you like travelling by airplane? Today's story takes you to one of the most magical sceneries I have encountered in the sky. I hope that you can recall some of your own memorable travel sceneries as you listen to this episode.
Now, make yourself a cup of tea, and let's spend the 6 minutes together in the cozy room of a story photograph!
I'm giving away 5 FREE audio stories to express my appreciation of your presence. How about a gift of a quick story time with yourself as you launch into the new year?
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For more story photographs, you can visit my website :)
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And, don't forget that there's a love letter waiting for you. If you're having a tough day, this letter can help you come home to your warm happy place.
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Hello my dear friend, I'm so glad you're here!
Happy Christmas to you and all your loved ones :)
Welcome to Episode 6 of Maiko's Story Photograph Podcast!
Today's story is about an encounter with one dying cicada that I had about ten years ago. Sometimes we find the powerful presence of life right next to death.
Now, make yourself a cup of tea, and let's spend the 6 minutes together in the cozy room of a story photograph!
I'm now giving away 5 FREE audio stories to express my appreciation of your presence. How about a gift of a quick story time with yourself during the busy holiday season?
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For more story photographs, you can visit my website :)
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And, don't forget that there's a love letter waiting for you. If you're having a tough day, this letter can help you come home to your warm happy place.
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Hello my dear friend, I'm so glad you're here!
Welcome to Episode 5 of Maiko's Story Photograph Podcast!
Today's story is about a little boy and his mother that I encountered on a flight from London (UK) to Tokyo (Japan) several years ago. Sometimes, people leave a deep impression on us even if we don't really interact with them. This was one of those encounters.
Now, make yourself a cup of tea, and let's spend the 6 minutes together in the cozy room of a story photograph!
I'm now giving away 5 FREE audio stories to express my appreciation of your presence. They'll make you feel warm and cozy after your long day!
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For more story photographs, you can visit my website :)
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And, don't forget that there's a love letter waiting for you. If you're having a tough day, this letter can help you come home to your warm happy place.
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Hello my dear friend, I'm so glad you're here!
Welcome to Episode 4 of Maiko's Story Photograph Podcast!
Today's story is about a sense of loneliness I felt on my first day of kindergarten, and how I was saved by the simple kindness of one teacher.
Now, make a cup of tea, and let's spend the 6 minutes together in the cozy room of a story photograph!
I'm now giving away 5 FREE audio stories to express my appreciation of your presence. They'll make you feel warm and cozy after your long day!
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For more story photographs, you can visit my website :)
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Hello my dear friend, I'm so glad you're here.
Welcome to Episode 3 of Maiko's Story Photograph Podcast!
In this episode, I'll share with you a truly unique incident that happened to a regular customer of a coffee shop that I used to visit daily in Tokyo when I was nineteen years old.
Now, make a cup of tea, and let's spend the 6 minutes together in the cozy room of a story photograph!
For more story photographs, you can visit my website:
https://www.maple-and-olive.com/category/story-photographs/
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Hello my dear friend, I'm so glad you're here.
Welcome to Episode 2 of Maiko's Story Photograph Podcast!
In this episode, I'll share with you a story of the summer when I was nineteen and visited my grandmother at her house. How the visit turned out to be an unforgettable one.
Now, make a cup of tea, and let's spend the 6 minutes together in the cozy room of a story photograph!
For more story photographs, you can visit my website:
https://www.maple-and-olive.com/category/story-photographs/
And if you like feeling happy and cozy, I've got a special love letter for you!
>>> Click here to receive my letter
Hello my dear friend, I'm so glad you're here.
This is the very first episode of Maiko's Story Photograph Podcast!
In this episode, I'll share a memory of autumn from my childhood in a story photograph.
Now, make a cup of tea, and let's spend the 6 minutes together in the cozy room of a story photograph!
For more story photographs, you can visit my website:
https://www.maple-and-olive.com/category/story-photographs/
And if you like to feel cozy, I've got a special love letter for you!
>>> Click here to receive my letter
Welcome to Maiko's Story Photograph Podcast! This is a place to connect with those small but truly treasured moments of our life that we never get to tell anybody else because of their subtlety.
In this short trailer, you will learn who I am, what this podcast is about, and why I am starting this podcast. You will also get an idea about what a story photograph is!
Maiko's Story Photograph will be launching on Saturday 20th November 2021.
In the meanwhile, come visit my website and receive a special free gift from me!
https://linktr.ee/maiko.monogatari
Cannot wait to meet you over a story photograph!