Tokyo Tourist Traps: Are these popular Tokyo destinations worth your time? | Japan Station 180
On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about some of Tokyo’s most popular tourist sites. Are they tourist traps or worth your time? …
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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What is wasei eigo? (Funny “Japanese” English) | Japan Station 179/Ichimon Japan 71
On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What is wasei eigo? (Funny “Japanese” English) Topics Discussed What wasei eigo is About English sounding …
Why LIES are RED in Japanese (Japanese idioms that use 赤/red) | Japan Station 178
On this episode of Japan Station, we’re talking about Japanese idioms involving the color red (赤, aka, seki). For example, have you ever wondered …
This film reveals why Japan is the way it is?! (Ema Ryan Yamazaki) | Japan Station 177
On this episode of Japan Station, we’re joined by documentary filmmaker Ema Ryan Yamazaki to talk about her latest documentary The Making of a Japanese and …
He went to Japan to DESIGN FONTS?! (Daniel Kaihatsu) | Japan Station 176
On this episode of Japan Station, we’re talking about the history of font design in Japan, the history of the Nintendo font and how …
What’s so scary about the hour of the ox? (About Ushi no Koku Mairi) | Japan Station 175/Ichimon Japan 21
This is a rebroadcast of Ichimon Japan episode 21. Today’s Question On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What’s so scary about the …
Kaze 風 vs Kaze 風邪! What’s the difference?! | Japan Station 174
On this episode of Japan Station, we’re talking about the difference between the Japanese word kaze (cold, 風邪) and kaze (wind, 風). Why do they share the same …
What to know BEFORE you move to Japan: SIM cards, phone numbers & more (Mobal CEO Declan Somers) | Japan Station 173
On this episode of Japan Station, we’re talking about some of the annoying things people have to deal with when moving to Japan. Our …
He SURVIVED a BEAR encouner in Japan! Talking about hiking in Tohoku with GoNorth Japan | Japan Station 172
On this episode of Japan Station, we’re talking to Quinlan from the GoNorth Japan YouTube channel about surviving a bear encounter in Japan, hiking …
Tales from the Tokaido Road: About the Tokaido Challenge | Japan Station 171/Ichimon Japan 78
On this episode of Japan Station we ask: What was it like walking the Tokaido Road? NOTE: This is a re-broadcast of episode 78 of …
DON’T do these 8 things on trains in JAPAN! | Japan Station 170
On this episode of Japan Station, we’re talking about train etiquette in Japan. We’re covering a recent Japanese survey that lists the 8 most …
What is “PLUS ALPHA?” The Meaning & Origin of the Japanese term purasu arufa/プラスアルファ | Japan Station 161
On this episode of Japan Station, I break down what the Japanese term “plus alpha” (purasu arufa/プラスアルファ) means and its possible origins. 👉Topics Discussed …
