Japan Station: A Podcast About Japan by JapanKyo.com
Discover Japan through conversations with fascinating people. Every episode host Tony Vega is joined by a guest to talk about all aspects of Japan, including the Japanese language, history, Japanese pop culture, food, anime, manga, movies, music, comedy, the impact of Japanese culture around the world, underground social movements, social issues in Japan, and much more. Episodes are released on the first of every month. Bonus episodes are regularly released on the fifteenth of the month. For the full show notes visit www.japanstationpodcast.com. mail@japanstationpodcast.com
Episodes
This time we're taking a deep dive into the history of the Japanese word for fart: onara. Where did it come from? What is its true meaning? What is its link to a secret ancient language spoken hundreds of years ago in Japan? We're answering all those questions and more!
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On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about why I decided to walk the old Tokaido Road in 2023 and the impact it had. This episode features a speech I did for the 2024 state convention of the Hawaii Association of the Blind.
Topics Discussed
- Why I walked the Tokaido in 2023
- What my goal was
- How I raised awareness of the blin...
On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about why you shouldn't try to learn Japanese.
Topics Discussed
- How AI and translation software are making it unnecessary to learn Japanese
- How learning Japanese is pointless for most people
- Why you should learn Japanese
- Reasons people would want to study Japanese
- And more!
On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about the manga creator Akira Toriyama and his impact on the world and my life.
Topics Discussed
- About the passing of manga creator Akira Toriyama
- About the impact and influence of Akira Toriyama on the US and the world
- About the impact of Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z
- About the populari...
On this episode of Japan Station, we're talking to the owners of Geisha House Atami and learning about what it's like to buy an old house in Japan, restore it and more!
Topics Discussed
- About Geisha House Atami
- About Atami
- About the history of Atami
- About what it's like buying an old house in Japan
- Whether you should buy a cheap...
On this episode of Japan Station, I talk about the worst 3 mistakes I made while learning Japanese.
Topics Discussed
- About the history of Kabosu the Shibainu and the Doge meme
- About three of the worst mistakes I made while learning Japanese
- About the importance of studying Japanese outside of the classroom
- The funniest mistake I...
On this episode of Japan Station, we learn about the new statue of the famous Kabosu the shibainu (a.k.a. Doge) that was erected in Sakura City, Chiba Prefecture. Are you ready to go on "the Doge Pilgrimage?"
Topics Discussed
- About the history of Kabosu the Shibainu and the Doge meme
- About the process of creating the Doge statue...
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On this episode of Japan Station, licensed travel guide Miyuki Seguchi shares 5 travel tips that will help you make the most out of your next visit to Japan.
Topics Discussed
- What the process is like for becoming a licensed travel guide
- The importance of planning your trip to Japan
- Advice fo...
On this episode of Japan Station, I talk about what it was like getting a massage by a maid in Akihabara.
Topics Discussed
- About Akihabara Maid Reflexology Felicie
- About what it was like getting massaged by a maid in Akihabara
- About how much it costs to get a massage by a maid in Akihabara
- About getting a foot massage by a maid ...
On this episode of Japan Station, I talk about the time I was harassed in Japan..
Topics Discussed
- Getting harassed in Japan
- How I dealt with being harassed at a Japanese train station
- And much more
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On this episode of Japan Station, I talk about my experience walking 500 km from Kyoto to Tokyo in September-October 2023. Check it out to learn about the Tokaido Challenge (a.k.a. the craziest adventure I've ever had in Japan).
Topics Discussed
- What the Tōkaidō Challenge is
- What the Tōkaidō road is
- The many different Tōkaidō ra...
On this episode of Japan Station, I talk to musician NEONshe about how she fell in love with Japan, how Japan inspired her music, her time in Japan, her upcoming move to Japan and more.
Topics Discussed
- About NEONshe and her musical career
- NEONshe's time living in Japan
- How she became interested in Japan
- The Japanese music artis...
On this episode of Japan Station, I talk to Maud Rowell, a freelance journalist and writer who spent a year traveling around Japan.
Topics Discussed
- About Maud Rowell
- About traveling around Japan as a person with a visual impairment
- About Blind Spot
- About becoming interested in Japan
- About getting a scholarship to travel around ...
On September 21st I'm starting something I'm calling the MAJISON Tokaido Challenge. Basically I'll be walking over 300 miles from Kyoto to Tokyo over the course of around 30 days. Watch the video to find out more about this crazy challenge and why I decided to do it.
Topics Discussed
- About walking from Kyoto to Tokyo
- About walki...
Jessica Gerrity, a TV personality working in Japan, martial artist, pracitioner of kyudo (Japanese archery),and writer!
Topics Discussed
- Jessica' work on Japanese TV
- How she became interested in Japan
- Why she first went to Japan
- How she got into the Japanese entertainment industry
- Working with SMAP
- Learning Japanese
- How being on...
On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Tony talks about his most recent trip to Japan and why you should go to Japan now.
Topics Discussed
- Why you should go to Japan now
- The yen-dollar exchange rate
- Cheap yen
- About the Okubo and Shin Okubo area in Tokyo
- About Fuji-Q Highland
- About Team Lab Planets
- And much more
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On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, road cycling in Japan, life on the JET Programme and more with Zeb Ramsbotham.
About Zeb Ramsbotham
Zeb Ramsbotham is experienced road cyclist living in Japan. He competes in cycling events as part of the Japan Bicyclist Club Federation (JBCF). He is also currently on the JET Programme and along with his wife produces the Japan-focused podcast Rambli...
On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, independent researcher and translator Eric Shahan joins us to talk about his work translating forgotten Japanese books on topics like martial arts, tattoos, ropes, ninja and more.
About Eric Shahan
Eric Shahan is an independent translator of Japanese books on a variety of topics mainly Jujutsu, sword techniques, police ma...
On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Kushwagra Kushwaha, an animator working in Japan's anime industry tells us how he got to Japan, how he got his break in the Japanese anime industry, what it's like working as an anime animator in Japan and more.
About Kushagra Kushwaha
Kushwag...
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