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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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Japan’s UNBELIEVABLE DOG Pilgrimages | Japan Station 131

By Tony R. Vega
July 21, 2024
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On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about how dogs in Japan used to go on religious pilgrimages (maybe?). 👉Topics Discussed About religious …

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MY NEXT BIG ADVENTURE! The Miyajima Challenge Explained! | Japan Station 130

By Tony R. Vega
July 2, 2024
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On this episode of Japan Station, I talk about the Miyajima Challenge: my upcoming walk from Kyoto to Miyajima in Hiroshima Prefecture. 👉Topics Discussed …

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Osaka ComicCon: Should You Go? | Japan Station 129

By Tony R. Vega
June 21, 2024
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On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about Osaka ComicCon. Is worth attending? What should you expect? Listen to find out! 👉Topics Discussed …

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Walking Historical Kyoto with Phillip Jackson | Japan Station 128

By Tony R. Vega
June 1, 2024
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On this episode of Japan Station, writer and Kyoto expert Phillip Jackson tells about some great walking areas in Japan’s ancient capital city. WARNING: …

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10 Japanese Words I Learned from ANIME | Japan Station 127

By Tony R. Vega
May 21, 2024
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On this episode of Japan Station, we’re talking about Japanese words we learned by watching anime. 👉Topics Discussed How you can use anime, manga …

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Why Japanese Folklore MATTERS! | Japan Station 126

By Tony R. Vega
May 1, 2024
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On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about Japanese folklore with Thersa Matsuura of the Uncanny Japan podcast. 👉Topics Discussed About Japanese folklore About …

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The Etymology of the Japanese Word for FART | Japan Station 125

By Tony R. Vega
April 28, 2024
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYjabfdGY2w&t=30s On this episode of Japan Station, I talk about the origin of the Japanese word for “fart” (onara, おなら). 👉Topics Discussed How do you …

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The Real Reason I Walked from Kyoto to Tokyo | Japan Station 124

By Tony R. Vega
April 15, 2024
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  On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about why I decided to walk the old Tokaido Road in 2023 and the impact it …

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Why Learning Japanese is POINTLESS (for most..) | Japan Station 123

By Tony R. Vega
April 8, 2024
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On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about why you shouldn’t try to learn Japanese. Topics Discussed How AI and translation software are making …

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How Akira Toriyama Changed the World & My Life | Japan Station 122

By Tony R. Vega
April 1, 2024
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On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about the manga creator Akira Toriyama and his impact on the world and my life. Topics Discussed …

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We Bought a Geisha House! About Geisha House Atami | Japan Station 121

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March 1, 2024
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On this episode of Japan Station, we’re talking to the owners of Geisha House Atami and learning about what it’s like to buy an old …

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My 3 Worst Japanese Mistakes | Japan Station 120

By Tony R. Vega
February 1, 2024
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On this episode of Japan Station, I talk about the worst 3 mistakes I made while learning Japanese. Topics Discussed About the history of Kabosu …

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