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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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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

By Tony R. Vega
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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Why there’s a DOGE statue in Japan! Here’s why… | Japan Station 119

By Tony R. Vega
January 15, 2024
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On this episode of Japan Station, we learn about the new statue of the famous Kabosu the shibainu (a.k.a. Doge) that was erected in Sakura …

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5 TIPS to Make Your Japan Trip GREAT! | Japan Station 118

By Tony R. Vega
December 1, 2023
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On this episode of Japan Station, licensed travel guide Miyuki Seguchi shares 5 travel tips that will help you make the most out of your …

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MAID Massage in AKIHABARA: My Review | Japan Station 117

By Tony R. Vega
November 16, 2023
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On this episode of Japan Station, I talk about what it was like getting a massage by a maid in Akihabara. Topics Discussed About Akihabara …

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I Was Harassed in Japan | Japan Station 116

By Tony R. Vega
November 9, 2023
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On this episode of Japan Station, I talk about the time I was harassed in Japan.. Topics Discussed Getting harassed in Japan How I dealt …

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I Walked From Kyoto to Tokyo… Despite Being Legally Blind | Japan Station 115

By Tony R. Vega
November 3, 2023
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On this episode of Japan Station, I talk about my experience walking 500 km from Kyoto to Tokyo in September-October 2023. Check it out to …

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