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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 Hotel Guide! Tips & Tricks for Japanese Hotels | Japan Station 144

By Tony R. Vega
January 22, 2025
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On this episode of Japan Station, we’re talking about hotels in Japan! This episode will give you all the information you need to …

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The Senkaku Islands: What You Should Know (Robert D. Eldridge) | Japan Station 143

By Tony R. Vega
January 2, 2025
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On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about the Senkaku Islands with Dr. Robert D. Eldridge. 👉Topics Discussed What and where are the …

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Perilous Wagers: Gambling, Dignity, and Day Laborers in 21st-Century Tokyo (Klaus K.Y. Hammering) | Japan Station 142

By Tony R. Vega
December 21, 2024
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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 …

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Why “Anime” Should be a Regional Designation | Japan Station 141

By Tony R. Vega
December 10, 2024
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On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about the need for Japan to make the word “anime” a regional designation. The guest is …

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What is Dreamlapse Japan? A Talk with Photographer Gavin Heffernan | Japan Station 140

By Tony R. Vega
December 2, 2024
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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 …

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That Time I Walked to Hiroshima from KYOTO! Tales from the Miyajima Challenge | Japan Station 139

By Tony R. Vega
November 22, 2024
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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 …

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The Past & Future of Earthquakes & Disasters in Japan (Robert D. Eldridge) | Japan Station 138

By Tony R. Vega
November 4, 2024
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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 …

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10 Japanese Abbreviations & Contractions To Know! | Japan Station 137

By Tony R. Vega
October 29, 2024
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On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about Japanese abbreviations/contractions, give 12 examples and discuss their origins. 👉Topics Discussed About abbreviations and contractions …

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The Shimabara Rebellion, Yokai and More! (Charles Kowalski) | Japan Station 136

By Tony R. Vega
September 29, 2024
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On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about the Shimabara Rebellion, yōkai and more with the author of the Simon Grey books, Charles …

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The Etymology of TAMAGO and Other Egg Stuff (Japanese Plus Alpha 01) | Japan Station 135

By Tony R. Vega
September 22, 2024
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On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about the etymology of the Japanese word for egg (tamago) and other interesting quirks of this …

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The Tale of Genji Explained (Dr. Lynne Miyake) | Japan Station 134

By Tony R. Vega
September 1, 2024
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On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about Japan’s most epic story: The Tale of Genji. Dr. Lynne Miyake joins us to explain …

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10 Words Only in Japanese DEBUNKED?! | Japan Station 133

By Tony R. Vega
August 21, 2024
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On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about 10 words that only exist in Japanese and how Japanese may not be as unique …

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