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

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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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Why life in Aomori is so DIFFERENT | Japan Station 194

By Tony R. Vega
February 1, 2026
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On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about some of the unique aspects of living in Aomori Prefecture. 👉Topics Discussed What it’s like …

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The CRAZIEST Taishō era slang EXPLAINED! | Japan Station 193

By Tony R. Vega
January 21, 2026
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On this episode of Japan Station, we go through a list of some of the most unique and interesting slang of Japan’s Taishō period …

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10 Reasons You’ll Hate Living in Japan. Really? | Japan Station 192/Ichimon Japan 75

By Tony R. Vega
January 13, 2026
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This is a re-release of episode 75 of the Ichimon Japan podcast.   On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: 10 Reasons You’ll Hate Living …

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Okuribito: Mortician or millionaire? What does it mean | Japan Station 191

By Tony R. Vega
January 7, 2026
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On this episode of Japan Station, I break down the two very different meanings of the word okuribito. 👉Topics Discussed About the 2008 Japanese …

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How charcoal is saving this rural Japanese town (Ami Eldridge of Sumizumi LLC) | Japan Station 190

By Tony R. Vega
January 5, 2026
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On this episode of Japan Station, I talk to Ami Eldridge, the co-founder of Sumizumi LLC, a company in rural Kochi Prefecture trying to …

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Why “religion” in Japan doesn’t make sense (to Westerners): A Talk with Hiroko Yoda | Japan Station 189

By Tony R. Vega
January 1, 2026
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On this episode of Japan Station, author Hiroko Yoda joins us to talk about the complexities of religious and spirituality in Japan, a topic …

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What you NEED to know about KUMAMON (+ my CRAZY Kumamon story) | Japan Station 188

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December 21, 2025
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On this episode of Japan Station, we talk all about Jaan’s most famous “local mascot” Kumamon. We cover everything you should know about Kumamoto’s …

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What is Christmas like in Japan? (About Japanese Christmas) | Japan Station 187/Ichimon Japan 67

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December 14, 2025
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 This is a re-broadcast of episode 65 of the Ichimon Japan podcast (originally published on 12/21/2022). On this episode of Ichimon Japan we …

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Hanakin: What does it mean? (Dead Japanese Slang) | Japan Station 186

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December 7, 2025
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On this episode of Japan Station, I dig into the world of dead Japanese Bubble Era slang. Specifically, I talk about the term hanakin (花金). …

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He WALKED 3200 km across ALL of JAPAN! (Sensei Martian) | Japan Station 185

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December 1, 2025
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On this episode of Japan Station, Sensei Martian talks about what it was like walking 3200 km from Cape Sata, the southernmost point on …

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