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
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.
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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 …
Japan Station 04: All About Trying to Become “Big in Japan” (David Elliot-Jones)
Japan Station episode 4 is here and this time we’re talking all about one man’s mission to achieve the heights of fame in …
Japan Station 03: The Origins of Anime and the Making of Japan’s First Feature Length Animated Film with Dr. Jonathan Clements
This time we’re taking a deep deep dive into the history of Japanese animation with Dr. Jonathan Clements. An expert on Asia and anime, …
Japan Station 02: How To Become A Comedian in Japan (Ann Lethin)
Japan Station is back with episode 2 and this time I’m joined by owarai comedian Ann Lethin. Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, Ann moved to Japan …
The Behind the Scenes of Top Knot Detective with Aaron McCann & Dominic Pearce | Japan Station 01
Celebrate the official start of the Japan Station podcast with not one, but two amazing guests! This episode I’m joined by filmmakers Dominic …
