Japan Station 16: The Women of the Iwakura Mission (Janice P. Nimura)
In this episode of the Japan Station podcast we’re learning about the amazing story of the first group of Japanese girls to study …
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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The Troubles of Being a YouTuber: A Chat w. Gaijin Goombah | Japan Station 15
Gaijin Goombah is the guest today on this episode of the Japan Station podcast. Gaijin Goombah is a YouTuber who has made a successful …
Japan Station 14: Documenting the Lives of Brazilians in Japan (Aaron Litvin, Ana Paula Kojima Hirano, Marlom Meirelles)
Episode 14 of the Japan Station podcast is here and this time we’re learning about Brazilians in Japan. Released in 2017, One Day …
A Backstage Chat w. Crystal Kay | Japan Station 13
The one and only Crystal Kay is the guest today in this very special episode of the Japan Station podcast. A singer, songwriter, …
Japan Station 12: Kaiju for Hipsters (Kevin Derendorf)
Episode 12 of the Japan Station podcast is here and this time we’re stomping our way into the world of kaiju. Kevin Derendorf …
Japan Station 11: Sacred High City, Sacred Low City (Dr. Steven Heine)
Episode 11 of the Japan Station podcast is here and this time we’re exploring the city of Tokyo. Dr. Steven Heine is the …
Japan Station 10: Photographer Andrew Faulk
Episode ten of the Japan Station podcast is here and this time we’re taking a dive into the world of photography. Andrew Faulk …
Japan Station 09: Ghosts of the Tsunami (Richard Lloyd Parry)
Episode nine of the Japan Station podcast is here and this time we’re talking about the devastating 9.0-magnitude earthquake that struck off the …
Japan Station 08: The Origins of Shōjo Manga (Dr. Deborah Shamoon)
Episode eight of the Japan Station podcast is here and this time we’re exploring the fascinating history of shōjo manga. Dr. Deborah Shamoon …
Japan Station 07: The Wacky World of Japanese Mascots with Chris Carlier
Episode seven of the Japan Station podcast is here and this time we’re taking a deep dive into the crazy world of Japanese …
Japan Station 06: Talking Zen with Gesshin Claire Greenwood
Episode six of the Japan Station podcast is here and this time we’re talking about Zen. Gesshin Claire Greenwood is a Zen priest …
Japan Station 05: Rakugo Performer, Ventriloquist & Comedian Showko Showfukutei
Episode five of the Japan Station podcast is here and this time I’m joined by comedian Showko Showfukutei. Originally from Kobe, Japan, Showko …
