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Japan Station

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

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What is it like moving in Japan? | Japan Station 206/Ichimon Japan 73

By Tony R. Vega
20 hours ago
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This ia rebroadcast of epsode 73 of Ichimon Japan originally released on 7/21/23. On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What is it …

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He’s walked 30,000+ km across Japan! | Japan Station 205

By Tony R. Vega
2 days ago
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On this episode of Japan Station, we’re joined by Jake Davies, a resident of Shimane Prefecture who has walked over 30,000 km in Japan. …

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The best way to experience the legendary Kumano Kodō pilgrimage | Japan Station 204

By Tony R. Vega
1 week ago
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38

On this episode of Japan Station, travel writer Jennifer Bain joins us to talk about one of Japan’s most ancient and famous pilgrimages: the …

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The ORIGINS of “scammy” SAKURA | Japan Station 203

By Tony R. Vega
2 weeks ago
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On this episode of Japan Station, we’re talking about the origins of the word sakura. No not that sakurai. The other sakura. The scammy kind of sakura. Also …

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Japan’s Breakfast BOOM Explained! | Japan Station 202

By Tony R. Vega
3 weeks ago
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On this episode of Japan Station, we’re talking about the rise of Japan’s $3.5 billion breakfast industry and why Japan is currently in the …

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Akihabara is DYING? How Ikebukuro Became Japan’s New Otaku Capital | Japan Station 201

By Tony R. Vega
March 21, 2026
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On this episode of Japan Station, we’re joined by Dr. Patrick W. Galbraith to talk about the current status of Akihabara and the rise …

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Is Yamaguchi cursed to have”ugly” girls? (Places in Japan Known for “Beautiful” & “Ugly” Women) | Japan Station 200/Ichimon Japan 50

By Tony R. Vega
March 14, 2026
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This is a re-broadcast of an episode originally released on 8/21/21. On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: Is Yamaguchi cursed to have …

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What is a shijūkata? (Age related Japanese words) | Japan Station 199

By Tony R. Vega
March 7, 2026
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42

On this episode of Japan Station, we’re talking about interesting words related to aging and shoulders and a weird ECC commercial. 👉Topics Discussed What …

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Why Akita women are so beautiful (and other info about life in Akita) | Japan Station 198

By Tony R. Vega
March 1, 2026
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On this episode of Japan Station, we’re talking about what life in Akita Prefecture is like AND why women from Akita are (supposedly) so …

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Why you should visit YAMAGATA! | Japan Station 197

By Tony R. Vega
February 21, 2026
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On this episode of Japan Station, Alex Litz of Expedition Japan joins us to talk about tourism in Japan, Yamagata Prefecture and places/events to …

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How do Japanese names work? | Japan Station 196/Ichimon Japan 28

By Tony R. Vega
February 14, 2026
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This is a re-release of Ichimon Japan episode 28. On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: How do Japanese names work? Topics Discussed …

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What the hell does “depakosu” mean? | Japan Station 195

By Tony R. Vega
February 7, 2026
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On this episode of Japan Station, I talk about two peculiar words depakosu and puchipura. Also i talk a bit about the origin of the name of …

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