Maiko Masquerade: Crafting Geisha Girlhood in Japan (Dr. Jan Bardsley) | Japan Station 65
On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Dr. Jan Bardsley talks about the fascinating world of Japan’s maiko and geisha. About Dr. Jan …
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.
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Yuji Dreams of Noodles: Chatting About Ramen, Fish & Osakana w. Restaurant Owner & Fish Expert Yuji Haraguchi | Japan Station 64
On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Yuji Haraguchi–owner of multiple Japanese restaurants and the Osakana fish market in Brooklyn, New York–talks about …
The Truth About “Washoku”: Addressing Japanese Cuisine and Washoku’s UNESCO Classification (Dr. Katarzyna Cwiertka) | Japan Station 63
On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Dr. Katarzyna Cwiertka stops by to discuss what exactly washoku (Japanese cuisine) is and how the …
The Challenges of Post-Fukushima Japan: Immigration, Population Decline & Nuclear Safety (Dreux Richard) | Japan Station 62
On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, journalist Dreux Richard stops by to discuss his new book Every Human Intention: Japan in …
How did you become so familiar with Japan? | Japan Station 61 (Bonus Solo Episode)
On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Tony answers the question: How did you become so familiar with Japan? About Tony Vega …
What is the Shinsengumi? Examining the Shogun’s Last Samurai Corps w. Romulus Hillsborough | Japan Station 60
On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, we learn about one of Japan’s most famous and popular group of samurai: the Shinsengumi. …
Obscenity, Censorship & Erotic Comics in Japan (Patrick W. Galbraith) | Japan Station 59
On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Tony talks to Dr. Patrick W. Galbraith about Japanese erotic comics (eromanga) and related issues such …
Trapped in Japan: A Chat w. Kevin O’Shea of the Just Japan Podcast | Japan Station 58
On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Tony Vega talks to Kevin O’Shea, host of the Just Japan Podcast, about the unique experience he had …
A Journey into Words: A Face to Face Chat w. Dr. Robert Campbell | Japan Station 57
On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Tony Vega talks to one of the world’s leading scholars on Edo Period Japanese literature: Dr. …
The Woman Behind the Voice of the Shinkansen: A Chat w. Voice Actor & Singer Donna Burke | Japan Station 56
On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Tony has a chat with the owner of a voice that anyone who has ever ridden …
No Mask Required: A Chat with Comedian Kilara Sen | Japan Station 55
On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, standup comedian Kilara Sen stops by to talk about comedy and the various projects About …
Documenting the Intense World of Japanese High School Baseball (Ema Ryan Yamazaki) | Japan Station 54
On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, documentary filmmaker Ema Ryan Yamazaki discusses being inspired by Ichiro Suzuki and her latest documentary …
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