How do you create fake kanji? (From Ghost Kanji to Kokuji) | Ichimon Japan 22
Today’s Question On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: How do you create fake kanji? Topics Discussed Kanji radicals The composition of …
Ichimon Japan
Helping you better understand Japan and the Japanese language one question at a time.
Every episode Tony and Ryan–two guys with master’s degrees in Japanese Language & Linguistics–draw on their experiences in Japan and extensive research in both Japanese and English to shed light on all aspects of Japan.
From the many interesting quirks of the Japanese language to obscure Japanese history, as well as busting misconceptions about Japan held by both Japanese peole and Westerners, Tony and Ryan cover it all. In the process they have a few laughs and sometimes even end up uncovering information that can only be found in Japanese.
Episodes are released at least once a month (on the 7th). Bonus episodes are released on the 21st.
Is there something that puzzles you about Japanese society? Or is there something in Japanese media/pop culture that you want us to explain? If so, then send an email with your question to ichimon@japankyo.com. While we can’t promise that we’ll be able to answer it, we’ll definitely do our best to address it in some way.
Ichimon Japan is a production of JapanKyo.com. For full show notes, visit japankyo.com/ichimonjapan.
What’s so scary about the hour of the ox? (About Ushi no Koku Mairi) | Ichimon Japan 21
Today’s Question On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What’s so scary about the hour of the ox? Topics Discussed All about …
What are your favorite places to visit in Osaka? | Ichimon Japan 20
Today’s Question On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What are your favorite places to visit in Osaka? Topics Discussed A basic overview …
What is seppuku? (Part 2) | Ichimon Japan 19
Today’s Question On this episode of Ichimon Japan we finish off the discussion on seppuku that we started in episode 18 with two …
What is seppuku? (The Basics of Samurai “Suicide”) | Ichimon Japan18
Today’s Question On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What is seppuku? Topics Discussed A breakdown of the word seppuku A breakdown …
Why are vegetables so insulting in Japanese? | Japan Station 162/Ichimon Japan 14
This episode of Japan Station is a rebroadcast of Ichimon Japan episode 12. On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: Why are vegetables so unsulting in …
Why do Japanese people love Hawaii so much? | Ichimon Japan 17
Today’s Question On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: Why do Japanese people love Hawaii so much? Topics Discussed Why Hawaii is …
Can sexy things give you anime style nosebleeds? (The Nosebleed Episode) | Ichimon Japan 16
Today’s Question On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: Can sexy things give you anime style nosebleeds? Topics Discussed Whether getting sexually aroused …
Have you ever had any weird experiences in Japan? | Ichimon Japan 15
Today’s Question On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: Have you ever had any weird experiences in Japan? Topics Discussed Weird/crazy/surprising experiences had …
What’s life like in Japan during the coronavirus pandemic? (Uncovering the cute sneeze conspiracy) | Ichimon Japan 13
Today’s Question On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What’s life like in Japan during the coronavirus pandemic? We also investigate the …
What’s better: rural life or city life in Japan? | Ichimon Japan 12
Today’s Question On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What’s better: rural life or city life in Japan? Topics Discussed The pros …
What is the Curse of the Colonel? | Ichimon Japan 11
Today’s Question On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What is the Curse of the Colonel? Topics Discussed What the famous Curse …
