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Shikoku’s 88 Temple Pligrimmage: What You Should KNOW (Kevin Tarpey) | Japan Station 169

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August 1, 2025
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On this episode of Japan Station, Kevin Tarpey joins us to talk about what it was like doing Shikoku’s famous 88 Temple Pilgrimmage and …

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The REAL Reason Japan doesn’t have public TRASH CANS! They’re LYING TO YOU! | Japan Station 163

By Tony R. Vega
June 21, 2025
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On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about why there’s so few trash cans in public places in Japan. Despite what many sources …

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The HISTORY of SUSHI (Dr. Eric C. Rath) | Japan Station 160

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June 1, 2025
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On this episode of Japan Station, Dr. Eric C. Rath joins us to talk all about the history of what may be Japan’s most …

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Japan’s DEADLIEST Food?! MOCHI Explained! | Japan Station 155

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May 6, 2025
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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 …

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Eikaiwa vs JET vs University Teaching: Which is the better English teaching job in Japan? | Japan Station 153/Ichimon Japan 80

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April 12, 2025
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Originally released on 3/21/2024 as pisode 80 of Ichimon Japan. On this episode of Ichimon Japan we talk about what the best kind of English …

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Preserving Japan’s SHOKUNIN Culture (Michael Magers) | Japan Station 151

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April 1, 2025
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 On this episode of Japan Station, I talk to photographer and journalist Michael Magers. Michael has spent over a decade documenting shokunin (artisans/crafworkers) …

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

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February 2, 2025
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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 …

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Japan Hotel Guide! Tips & Tricks for Japanese Hotels | Japan Station 144

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January 22, 2025
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 On this episode of Japan Station, we’re talking about hotels in Japan! This episode will give you all the information you need to …

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Doge Day 2024: A Full Breakdown! (VIDEO)

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November 15, 2024
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Note: The video above was loosely based on the script below.   I’ve had a lot of pretty unique experiences in Japan but recently …

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Walking the Tokaido Highway: A Documentary Series

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July 4, 2024
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The Old Tōkaidō Road (Kyū Tōkaidō, 旧東海道) is easily one of Japan’s most historically important roads. Spanning roughly 500 km (approximately 300 miles) from …

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What Is The “Tomisato Watermelon Road Race?” (VIDEO)

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June 18, 2024
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Every year watermelon lovers gather in Tomisato City in Chiba Prefecture to participate in an epic physical challenge knows as the Tomisato Suika Rōdo …

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The Real Reason I Walked from Kyoto to Tokyo | Japan Station 124

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April 15, 2024
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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 …

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