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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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Akihabara is DYING? How Ikebukuro Became Japan’s New Otaku Capital | Japan Station 201

By Tony R. Vega
March 21, 2026
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On this episode of Japan Station, we’re joined by Dr. Patrick W. Galbraith to talk about the current status of Akihabara and the rise …

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Is Yamaguchi cursed to have”ugly” girls? (Places in Japan Known for “Beautiful” & “Ugly” Women) | Japan Station 200/Ichimon Japan 50

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March 14, 2026
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This is a re-broadcast of an episode originally released on 8/21/21. On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: Is Yamaguchi cursed to have …

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What is a shijūkata? (Age related Japanese words) | Japan Station 199

By Tony R. Vega
March 7, 2026
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On this episode of Japan Station, we’re talking about interesting words related to aging and shoulders and a weird ECC commercial. 👉Topics Discussed What …

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Why Akita women are so beautiful (and other info about life in Akita) | Japan Station 198

By Tony R. Vega
March 1, 2026
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On this episode of Japan Station, we’re talking about what life in Akita Prefecture is like AND why women from Akita are (supposedly) so …

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Why you should visit YAMAGATA! | Japan Station 197

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February 21, 2026
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On this episode of Japan Station, Alex Litz of Expedition Japan joins us to talk about tourism in Japan, Yamagata Prefecture and places/events to …

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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

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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

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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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