On this episode of Japan Station, I talk about my upcoming walk across the island of Kyushu. This fall I will be walking roughly …

As the voice actor of one of the most popular anime characters of all time, Masako Nozawa has had some very unique experiences. In …

On this episode of Japan Station, we’re talking about Japanese slang that traces its roots back to Edo and Meiji era street vendors. We’re …

Dragon Ball has some pretty weird yells and battle cries. Don’t believe me? Then watch this video. On this edition of Dragon Ball Dictionary, …

The “Destructo Disc” is one of Dragon Ball Z’s most well known and–in a sense–powerful techniques. But do you know its Japanese name? Is …

 This episode of Japan Station is a re-broadcast of episode 52 of Ichimon Japan.   On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: …

On this episode of Japan Station, we’re talking about vocabulary and phrases related to telling time during the Edo Period! This is a surprisingly …

On this episode of Japan Station, we’re talking about one of Japan’s most iconic foods: mochi. Learn all about the history, lore and consumption …

Why is Kuririn’s name Krillin in English? That’s a mistranslation, right? Maybe… or maybe not. On this edition of Dragon Ball Dictionary, I explain …

    The Saiyan Saga is one of Dragon Ball’s most popular story arcs. And that’s for good reason. It completely changed reframed a …

On this episode of Japan Station, supernatural stories, Japanese folklore, Japanese urban legends and more with Kevin O’Shea, host of the Supernatural Japan podcast. …

In this video I do a DEEP dive into Goku’s most famous line: ossu ora Gokū (オッス!オラ悟空! ). This is arguably Goku’s most well …