#001 Nice to Meet You, I’m Yama-san

This episode is recorded in Japanese. The title, description, and summary on this page were automatically translated into English using AI. The Japanese version is the authoritative version.

The very first episode. “Yama-san,” a PhD student in biology, introduces himself and talks about what he hopes to cover on this show, Yama-san no Labo Keikaku.

In this episode

  • Who is Yama-san? A self-introduction as a graduate student pursuing research in a biology PhD program.
  • Why start this show? ― A desire to share the fun of research and the reality of graduate school with people outside the field.
  • Topics to come ― Research stories, the behind-the-scenes of academia such as papers, conferences, and funding, and everyday reflections.

The meaning behind the title “Labo Keikaku”

Yama-san’s long-term dream is to one day build a large research institute in Japan. This show is a record of each step toward that big goal. The “Labo Keikaku” in the title is something like a blueprint for that future.

Who this is for

  • Anyone curious about researchers and the world of academia
  • Anyone considering graduate school or a PhD
  • Anyone who wants a peek inside the mind of someone deep in research

Start with this episode and join Yama-san in his world. 🎧 Spotify / ▶️ YouTube

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