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Japan Station: A Podcast About Japanese Culture & the Japanese Language

Helping you understand everything you should know about Japan. Interviews with Japan experts, deep dives into Japanese culture and society, and plenty of laughs; every episode host Tony R. Vega sheds light on a different aspect of Japan. Whether you"re planning a visit to Japan, learning Japanese or just have a passion for all things Japan, we"ve got something for you! Common topics include ・Japanese culture ・Deep dives into the Japanese language ・Japanese history ・Japanese food ・Japan travel

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44:23

3 Obscure Japanese Dishes You MUST Try! | Japan...

Japan Station: A Podcast About Japanese Culture & the... ·

2025/02/02

On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about three obscure Japanese dishes you need to try next time you're in Japan. 👉Topics Discussed What is teppan spa (teppan supa, 鉄板スパ)? What is teppanyaki naporitan About the history of teppanyaki spaghetti About the origin of Nagoya's famous teppanyaki naporitan About Osaka teppanyaki spaghetti About the origin of Japan's infamous napolitan pasta (naporitan pasuta) What is ebimeshi? How ebimeshi became famous in Okayama About the different varieties

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58:39

A Guide to Japanese Hotels! Tips & Tricks for Japan...

Japan Station: A Podcast About Japanese Culture & the... ·

2025/01/22

On this episode of Japan Station, we're talking about hotels in Japan! This episode will give you all the information you need to know before you come visit Japan. Plenty of tips, tricks and basic information! 👉Topics Discussed About the various kinds of hotels in Japan Tips for booking hotels in Japan at cheap prices How much Japanese hotel rooms tend to cost About the size of Japanese hotel rooms How to find hotel rooms in Japan at cheaper rates than what you see online About business hotels

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49:18

The Senkaku Islands: What You Should Know (Robert D....

Japan Station: A Podcast About Japanese Culture & the... ·

2025/01/02

On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about the Senkaku Islands with Dr. Robert D. Eldridge. 👉Topics Discussed What and where are the Senkaku Islands? (尖閣諸島, senkaku shotō) About the history of the Senkaku Islands About Koga Tatsushirō Why people stopped living on the Senkaku Islands How and why it was that the Senkaku Islands came to be disputed The role of President Nixon and Henry Kissinger in the history of the Senkaku Islands Why U.S. Armed Forces should restart firing ranges on the

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43:20

Perilous Wagers: Gambling, Dignity, and Day Laborers...

Japan Station: A Podcast About Japanese Culture & the... ·

2024/12/21

On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about life in Sanya--Tokyo's infamous day laborer district--with Klaus K.Y. Hammering. ðŸ‘‰Topics Discussed What it is like being a day laborer in Tokyo's Sanya district The dangers of working as a day laborer What kind of people work as day laborers in Sanya About Klaus K.Y. Hammering's experiences working as a day laborer in Japanese construction sites About gambling in Sanya How Sanya has all but vanished over the past couple of decades How Japanese

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31:59

Why "Anime" Should be a Regional Designation | Japan...

Japan Station: A Podcast About Japanese Culture & the... ·

2024/12/10

On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about the need for Japan to make the word "anime" a regional designation. The guest is Matt Alt, author of Pure Invention: How Japan's Pop Culture Conquered the World. 👉Topics Discussed The popularity of anime What the word anime means in Japan The origins of anime The usage of the term terebimanga andJapanimation The increasing number of companies and people around the world creating media based on an anime aesthetic How companies outside of Japan are

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37:48

What is Dreamlapse Japan? A Talk with Photographer...

Japan Station: A Podcast About Japanese Culture & the... ·

2024/12/01

On this episod eof Japan Station, we talk to filmmaker and dark sky photographer Gavin Heffernan about his recent Japan-focused project Dreamlapse Japan. 👉Topics Discussed About Dreamlapse Japan About shooting photos and video in Tokyo and other parts of Japan Thoughts on visiting Japan And more! 👉Subscribe to the Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/japan-station-a-podcast-by-japankyo-com/id1440454968 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6lDoFFt4M0HyyKaVeDyKkB

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49:28

That Time I Walked to Hiroshima from KYOTO! Tales...

Japan Station: A Podcast About Japanese Culture & the... ·

2024/11/22

On this episod eof Japan Station, we talk about some of the interesting things I experienced during my latest 400 km walk from Kyoto to Miyajima (Miyajima Challenge). 👉Topics Discussed About the Miyajima Challenge About my recent walk from Kyoto to Miyajima, Hiroshima About how I got stopped by police in Hiroshima About the time I had to hitchhike in Okayama About my plans to walk to the bottom of Kagoshima And more! 👉Subscribe to the Podcast! Apple Podcasts:

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01:05:01

The Past & Future of Earthquakes & Disasters in Japan...

Japan Station: A Podcast About Japanese Culture & the... ·

2024/11/01

On this episod eof Japan Station, Dr. Robert D. Eldridge returns to talk about natural disasters in Japan, his work on Operation Tomodachi during the aftermath of the 2011 Tohoku earthquake, Japan's ability to respond to natural disasters and more. 👉Topics Discussed Disasters and earthquakes in Japan About the Great Hanshin Awaji Earthquake in 1995 About crisis management in Japan About disaster preparedness in Japan About writing the blueprint for what would become Operation Tomodachi The 2011

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44:02

10 Japanese Abbreviations & Contractions To Know! |...

Japan Station: A Podcast About Japanese Culture & the... ·

2024/10/29

On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about Japanese abbreviations/contractions, give 12 examples and discuss their origins. 👉Topics Discussed About abbreviations and contractions in Japanese About waseieigo (made in English) About the origins of the Sharp company About the Japanese word wanchan About the possible origin of the word potation in Japanese: jagaimo And more! 👉Subscribe to the Podcast! Apple Podcasts:

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36:24

The Shimabara Rebellion, Yokai and More! (Charles...

Japan Station: A Podcast About Japanese Culture & the... ·

2024/09/29

On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about the Shimabara Rebellion, yÅkai and more with the author of the Simon Grey books, Charles Kowalski. ðŸ‘‰Topics Discussed What is the Shimabara Rebellion (å³¶åŽŸã®ä¹±, Shimabara no ran) About the hidden Christians of Nagasaki/Shimabara About the building of Shimabara Castle About researching the Shimabara Rebellion About Amakusa Shiro (ç›Šç”° å››éƒŽ) The legends surrounding Amakusa Shiro About researching the Shimabara Rebellion in Nagasaki About

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19:24

The Etymology of TAMAGO and Other Egg Stuff (Japanese...

Japan Station: A Podcast About Japanese Culture & the... ·

2024/09/21

On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about the etymology of the Japanese word for egg (tamago) and other interesting quirks of this word! Note: This is actually an episode of Japanese Plus Alpha. 👉Topics Discussed The phrase ~no tamago The etymology of the word tamago kaigo vs tamago The difference between tamago written with one kanji (卵) and tamago written with two kanji (玉子) And more! 👉Subscribe to the Podcast! Apple Podcasts:

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53:49

The Tale of Genji Explained (Dr. Lynne Miyake) |...

Japan Station: A Podcast About Japanese Culture & the... ·

2024/09/01

about, it's its significance and its fascinating manga adaptations. 👉Topics Discussed What The Tale of Genji (Genji Monogatari) is about The historical significance of The Tale of Genji The influence of The Tale of Genji About the ending of The Tale of Genji About the English translations of The Tale of Genji and their differences About the many manga adaptations of The Tale of Genji About the manga II ne, Hikaru Genji About what is so interesting about The Tale of Genji About how The Tale of

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58:37

10 Words Only in Japanese DEBUNKED?! | Japan Station 133

Japan Station: A Podcast About Japanese Culture & the... ·

2024/08/21

On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about 10 words that only exist in Japanese and how Japanese may not be as unique as you think it is. 👉Topics Discussed x x What komorebi means and what its parts mean What unkai means About kanji compounds in Japanese About the many meanings that can be found in a single kanji The different readings of kanji in Japanese What shinrinyoku means Whats tsundoku means What irusu means What konbi means What kogarashi means What betsubara means What

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56:46

The Weak Yen & Rural Japan: Why They Matter | Japan...

Japan Station: A Podcast About Japanese Culture & the... ·

2024/08/01

On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about the importance of revitalizing rural Japan, the negative impact of the weak yen on Japan, and more with Dr. Robert D. Eldridge. 👉Topics Discussed What is chihō sōsei (地方創生)? About the importance of chihō sōsei Why it is important to preserve and revitalize rural areas of Japan About the weak yen (enyasu, 円安) How the weak Japanese yen negatively impacts Japan About inflation and stagflation in Japan About the relationship between low wages, the weak

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30:54

Japan's UNBELIEVABLE DOG Pilgrimages | Japan Station 131

Japan Station: A Podcast About Japanese Culture & the... ·

2024/07/21

On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about how dogs in Japan used to go on religious pilgrimages (maybe?). 👉Topics Discussed About religious pilgrimages in Japan About the 88 temple pilgrimage in Shikoku About Konpira/Kotohira About Konpira inu About the supposed history of dogs going on pilgrimages to Konpira Shrine in Kagawa Prefecture About the story of Shiro the dog from Fukushima who supposedly traveled to Ise Shrine and back About Ise Jingu About the Ise Pilgrimage How likely it is

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16:26

MY NEXT BIG ADVENTURE! The Miyajima Challenge...

Japan Station: A Podcast About Japanese Culture & the... ·

2024/07/02

On this episode of Japan Station, I talk about the Miyajima Challenge: my upcoming walk from Kyoto to Miyajima in Hiroshima Prefecture. 👉Topics Discussed About the Miyajima Challenge Why I am walking from Kyoto to Miyajima in Hiroshima Prefecture About the course of the Miyajima Challenge (Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, Okayama, Hiroshima) About raising awareness of the blind and visually impaired About the sponsors of the Miyajima Challenge When the Miyajima Challenge will start About a meet up at

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29:14

Osaka ComicCon: Should You Go? | Japan Station 129

Japan Station: A Podcast About Japanese Culture & the... ·

2024/06/21

On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about Osaka ComicCon. Is worth attending? What should you expect? Listen to find out! 👉Topics Discussed About Osaka ComicCon What you should expect at Osaka ComicCon Where Osaka ComicCon was held And more! 👉Subscribe to the Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/japan-station-a-podcast-by-japankyo-com/id1440454968 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6lDoFFt4M0HyyKaVeDyKkB 👉Support on Patreon & Ko-fi Support on Patreon

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50:29

Walking Historical Kyoto with Phillip Jackson | Japan...

Japan Station: A Podcast About Japanese Culture & the... ·

2024/06/01

On this episode of Japan Station, writer and Kyoto expert Phillip Jackson tells about some great walking areas in Japan's ancient capital city. WARNING: This episode will make you want to go to Kyoto! 👉Topics Discussed About Phillip Jackson The fascinating history of Kyoto Lesser known places to visit in Kyoto A trail in Uji you should check out And more! 👉Subscribe to the Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/japan-station-a-podcast-by-japankyo-com/id1440454968

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50:07

10 Japanese Words I Learned from ANIME | Japan...

Japan Station: A Podcast About Japanese Culture & the... ·

2024/05/21

On this episode of Japan Station, we're talking about Japanese words we learned by watching anime. 👉Topics Discussed How you can use anime, manga and video games to learn Japanese And more! 👉Subscribe to the Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/japan-station-a-podcast-by-japankyo-com/id1440454968 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6lDoFFt4M0HyyKaVeDyKkB 👉Support on Patreon & Ko-fi Support on Patreon https://patreon.com/japankyo Support on Ko-fi

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36:10

Why Japanese Folklore MATTERS! | Japan Station 126

Japan Station: A Podcast About Japanese Culture & the... ·

2024/05/01

On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about Japanese folklore with Thersa Matsuura of the Uncanny Japan podcast. 👉Topics Discussed About Japanese folklore About yokai About Japanese superstitions About why people should learn Japanese folklore And more! 👉Subscribe to the Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/japan-station-a-podcast-by-japankyo-com/id1440454968 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6lDoFFt4M0HyyKaVeDyKkB YouTube:

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