The ORIGINS of “NEKO!” Digging into the ETYMOLOGY of the Japanese Word for “CAT” | Japan Station 149
On this episode of Japan Station, I examine the mysterious origins of the Japanese word for cat: neko. Trust me, there’s a whole lot …
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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Murakami Haruki on FILM: A Guide to the Movie Adaptations of Japan’s Most Famous Novelist (Marc Yamada) | Japan Station 148
On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about the many film adaptation of the works of Haruki Murakami, Japan’s most well-known and commercially …
What is ODEN? A Deep Dive into a Classic Japanese Winter Food | Japan Station 147
On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about oden, one of Japan’s most popular winter foods. 👉Topics Discussed What is oden? Where to …
I Stayed at a CLOSED Kyoto Hotel! About Fushigina Yado (VIDEO) | Japan Station 146
On this episode of Japan Station, I talk about what it was like staying at a new Kyoto hotel before it opened. 👉Topics Discussed …
3 Obscure Japanese Dishes You MUST Try! | Japan Station 145
On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about three obscure Japanese dishes you need to try next time you’re in Japan. 👉Topics Discussed …
Japan Hotel Guide! Tips & Tricks for Japanese Hotels | Japan Station 144
On this episode of Japan Station, we’re talking about hotels in Japan! This episode will give you all the information you need to …
The Senkaku Islands: What You Should Know (Robert D. Eldridge) | Japan Station 143
On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about the Senkaku Islands with Dr. Robert D. Eldridge. 👉Topics Discussed What and where are the …
Perilous Wagers: Gambling, Dignity, and Day Laborers in 21st-Century Tokyo (Klaus K.Y. Hammering) | Japan Station 142
On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about life in Sanya–Tokyo’s infamous day laborer district–with Klaus K.Y. Hammering. 👉Topics Discussed What it is …
Why “Anime” Should be a Regional Designation | Japan Station 141
On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about the need for Japan to make the word “anime” a regional designation. The guest is …
What is Dreamlapse Japan? A Talk with Photographer Gavin Heffernan | Japan Station 140
On this episode of Japan Station, we talk to filmmaker and dark sky photographer Gavin Heffernan about his recent Japan-focused project Dreamlapse Japan. 👉Topics …
That Time I Walked to Hiroshima from KYOTO! Tales from the Miyajima Challenge | Japan Station 139
On this episod eof Japan Station, we talk about some of the interesting things I experienced during my latest 400 km walk from Kyoto to …
The Past & Future of Earthquakes & Disasters in Japan (Robert D. Eldridge) | Japan Station 138
On this episod eof Japan Station, Dr. Robert D. Eldridge returns to talk about natural disasters in Japan, his work on Operation Tomodachi during the …
