Legendary Fumika Hideshima Teaches "Conversation Techniques for Listening to Others"
Legendary radio DJ Fumika Hideshima appeared on the final episode of Sakura Tasaki's radio program, sharing practical advice on how to listen and communicate effectively.
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Freelance announcer Sakura Tasaki hosts "SBI FX Trade presents Sakura Tasaki's Step Up! My LIFE" (every Monday from 9:00 PM to 9:30 PM). On the broadcast of Monday, March 23rd, radio DJ and narrator Fumika Hideshima made a guest appearance. She spoke about "the work ethic of a radio DJ" and "conversation techniques useful in daily life."
Fumika Hideshima has been active as a radio DJ for many years. Feeling a bit nervous about meeting her senior announcer for the first time, Tasaki asked, "Do you also get nervous when talking to someone for the first time, Hideshima-san?" Hideshima revealed her approach, saying, "Of course I get nervous. However, at the same time, I try to think that 'the other person is equally nervous.' By thinking this way, a sense of camaraderie is born between us, and I feel like it sparks a desire to create a good atmosphere together with the other person." Next, Tasaki brought up a concern specific to the season, asking, "In spring, opportunities for self-introductions increase. Are there any ways to speak well?" Hideshima answered, "It's important not to try to show off. I think it's good to start with topics that you can empathize with the other person about, such as seasonal topics."
Intrigued by Hideshima's work style, Tasaki asked, "Do you take notes on a daily basis for the topics you talk about on the radio?" Hideshima replied, "I take notes with the feeling of putting sticky notes on small daily events. Because even trivial everyday scenes can be topics that anyone can relate to. Especially for the radio, I try to keep the mindset of talking about familiar topics to a dear friend." Tasaki agreed, saying, "Putting sticky notes on small memories is important, isn't it?" In addition to this, Tasaki also sympathized with advice such as "improving vocabulary by reading books of various genres" and "it is important to accumulate various experiences, including failures."
Furthermore, Tasaki expressed her concern: "When I'm talking to someone for the first time, sometimes the topic doesn't continue, and a few seconds of silence occurs..." Hideshima explained the importance of not rushing, saying, "To you, Tasaki-san, a few seconds of silence might feel very long, but for the other person, that might be their normal conversational rhythm. Everyone has a different way of speaking and tempo. Instead of panicking and thinking you have to do something, it's also good to look forward to the other person's story, wondering what kind of conversation they will start next."
Finally, Hideshima added, "Rather than trying to speak well, a sincere attitude to listen carefully to the other person's story is important. By doing so, your interest and concern for the other person will naturally well up, and the conversation will likely become lively." Tasaki accepted this, saying, "If you want to talk with someone, it's important to start by listening first, isn't it?" and vowed to step up as a radio DJ, saying, "I want to do my best with this advice in my heart."
"Sakura Tasaki's Step Up! My LIFE," which has been broadcasting since October 2024, has its final episode this time. You can still listen to it for up to a week using radiko's Time Free feature, so be sure to check it out.
Fumika Hideshima has been active as a radio DJ for many years. Feeling a bit nervous about meeting her senior announcer for the first time, Tasaki asked, "Do you also get nervous when talking to someone for the first time, Hideshima-san?" Hideshima revealed her approach, saying, "Of course I get nervous. However, at the same time, I try to think that 'the other person is equally nervous.' By thinking this way, a sense of camaraderie is born between us, and I feel like it sparks a desire to create a good atmosphere together with the other person." Next, Tasaki brought up a concern specific to the season, asking, "In spring, opportunities for self-introductions increase. Are there any ways to speak well?" Hideshima answered, "It's important not to try to show off. I think it's good to start with topics that you can empathize with the other person about, such as seasonal topics."
Intrigued by Hideshima's work style, Tasaki asked, "Do you take notes on a daily basis for the topics you talk about on the radio?" Hideshima replied, "I take notes with the feeling of putting sticky notes on small daily events. Because even trivial everyday scenes can be topics that anyone can relate to. Especially for the radio, I try to keep the mindset of talking about familiar topics to a dear friend." Tasaki agreed, saying, "Putting sticky notes on small memories is important, isn't it?" In addition to this, Tasaki also sympathized with advice such as "improving vocabulary by reading books of various genres" and "it is important to accumulate various experiences, including failures."
Furthermore, Tasaki expressed her concern: "When I'm talking to someone for the first time, sometimes the topic doesn't continue, and a few seconds of silence occurs..." Hideshima explained the importance of not rushing, saying, "To you, Tasaki-san, a few seconds of silence might feel very long, but for the other person, that might be their normal conversational rhythm. Everyone has a different way of speaking and tempo. Instead of panicking and thinking you have to do something, it's also good to look forward to the other person's story, wondering what kind of conversation they will start next."
Finally, Hideshima added, "Rather than trying to speak well, a sincere attitude to listen carefully to the other person's story is important. By doing so, your interest and concern for the other person will naturally well up, and the conversation will likely become lively." Tasaki accepted this, saying, "If you want to talk with someone, it's important to start by listening first, isn't it?" and vowed to step up as a radio DJ, saying, "I want to do my best with this advice in my heart."
"Sakura Tasaki's Step Up! My LIFE," which has been broadcasting since October 2024, has its final episode this time. You can still listen to it for up to a week using radiko's Time Free feature, so be sure to check it out.