Japan Station: A Podcast About Japan by JapanKyo.com

A podcast by JapanKyo.com

Categories:

Society & Culture History

159 Episodes

  1. Preserving Japan's SHOKUNIN Culture (Michael Magers) | Japan Station 151

    Published: 4/1/2025

  2. What it's like running a bar in TOKYO! (Pintology Craft Beer & Whisky) | Japan Station 150

    Published: 3/22/2025

  3. The ORIGINS of "NEKO!" Digging into the ETYMOLOGY of the Japanese Word for "CAT" | Japan Station 149

    Published: 3/6/2025

  4. Murakami Haruki on FILM: A Guide to the Movie Adaptations of Japan's Most Famous Novelist (Marc Yamada) | Japan Station 148

    Published: 3/1/2025

  5. What is ODEN? A Deep Dive into a Classic Japanese Winter Food | Japan Station 147

    Published: 2/21/2025

  6. This CLOSED Kyoto Hotel Let Me Stay the Night! Here's What Happened! | Japan Station 146

    Published: 2/21/2025

  7. 3 Obscure Japanese Dishes You MUST Try! | Japan Station 145

    Published: 2/2/2025

  8. A Guide to Japanese Hotels! Tips & Tricks for Japan Travelers | Japan Station 144

    Published: 1/22/2025

  9. The Senkaku Islands: What You Should Know (Robert D. Eldridge) | Japan Station 143

    Published: 1/2/2025

  10. Perilous Wagers: Gambling, Dignity, and Day Laborers in 21st-Century Tokyo (Klaus K.Y. Hammering) | Japan Station 142

    Published: 12/21/2024

  11. Why "Anime" Should be a Regional Designation | Japan Station 141

    Published: 12/10/2024

  12. What is Dreamlapse Japan? A Talk with Photographer Gavin Heffernan | Japan Station 140

    Published: 12/1/2024

  13. That Time I Walked to Hiroshima from KYOTO! Tales from the Miyajima Challenge | Japan Station 139

    Published: 11/22/2024

  14. The Past & Future of Earthquakes & Disasters in Japan (Robert D. Eldridge) | Japan Station 138

    Published: 11/1/2024

  15. 10 Japanese Abbreviations & Contractions To Know! | Japan Station 137

    Published: 10/29/2024

  16. The Shimabara Rebellion, Yokai and More! (Charles Kowalski) | Japan Station 136

    Published: 9/29/2024

  17. The Etymology of TAMAGO and Other Egg Stuff (Japanese Plus Alpha 01) | Japan Station 135

    Published: 9/21/2024

  18. The Tale of Genji Explained (Dr. Lynne Miyake) | Japan Station 134

    Published: 9/1/2024

  19. 10 Words Only in Japanese DEBUNKED?! | Japan Station 133

    Published: 8/21/2024

  20. The Weak Yen & Rural Japan: Why They Matter | Japan Station 132

    Published: 8/1/2024

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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 tips ・Japanese pop culture: anime, manga, movies, etc ・The stories of foreigners living in Japan ・And more! Episodes release on the 1st and 21st of the month. You can reach us via email: [email protected] About Tony R. Vega Tony R. Vega is the founder of JapanKyo.com, creator of The Anime Linguist YouTube channel, professional MC, and lifelong Japan enthusiast. He has a particular passion for the Japanese language which led him to obtain an M.A. in Japanese language and linguistics from the University of Hawaii. Tony is also legally blind and dedicated to raising awareness of the blind and visually impaired, as well as the problems these individuals face.