How a Kyoto Hotel Survived Japan’s Entry Ban: Winston Chu, Co-Founder of Wayfarer Hotels) | Japan Station 99
On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Winston Chu, CEO & co-founder of Wayfarer, talks about his interest in Japan and how About …
Podcasts
JapanKyo.com produces multiple podcasts focusing on Japan and the Japanese language. The first of these is an interview podcast called Japan Station. The second podcast is called Ichimon Japan and in it hosts Tony Vega and Ryan ask and do their best to answer questions about Japan, its history, society, pop culture, and language. Both podcasts are released at least once a month and can be found wherever you get your podcasts.
In addition to Japan Station and Ichimon Japan, JapanKyo.com founder Tony Vega also produces another podcast that focuses specifically on the Japanese language. This one is called Japanese Plus Alpha and it is available via the JapanKyo.com Patreon. For more information visit https://japankyo.com/patreon
What’s the difference: East vs West Japan? (Kanto vs Kansai) | Ichimon Japan 64
On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What’s the difference: East vs West Japan? Topics Discussed Some of the differences observed in East …
Tokyo Kitchen Stories: A Chat w Chef Brendan Liew | Japan Station 98
On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Chef Brendan Liew talks about his experiences working as a chef in Japan, Japanese cuisine and …
Breaking Down Kamen Rider & Super Sentai (Power Rangers) w. Sophia Staite | Japan Station 97
On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, we’re diving into the fun world of Kamen Rider and Super Sentai so get ready to …
Experiencing Rural Japan: A Chat w Prairie Stuart Wolff of Mirukashi Salon | Japan Station 96
On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, we’re talking about life in rural Saga Prefecture and a new travel experience that allows people …
Why are these things so expensive in Japan? (Randoseru, Delivery Pizza, Fruit) | Ichimon Japan 63
On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: Why are these things so expensive in Japan? (We’re especially focusing on why randoseru, fruit and …
Localizing Japanese Video Games (Mel Ok of Ace Honyaku) | Japan Station 95
On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Japanese to English translator/localizer Mel Ok tells about localizing Japanese video games and how he got …
Japan’s Digital Economy: On Women & Labor in the Digital Age (Dr. Gabriella Lukacs) | Japan Station 94
On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Dr. Gabriella Lukacs joins us to talk about some early internet history in Japan and the …
Are Japanese…? (Stereotypes About Japan) | Ichimon Japan 62
On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: Are Japanese…? (Stereotypes About Japan) Topics Discussed Japanese stereotypes Whether Japanese people are shy/quiet Whether Japanese …
Kitano Takeshi, Zatoichi & Japanese Movies (Dr. Jonathan Wroot) | Japan Station 93
On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Dr. Jonathan Wroot tells us about the movies of Ktano Takeshi, the fascinating history of the …
What is a famiresu? (About Japanese “Family Restaurants”) | Ichimon Japan 61
On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What is a famiresu? Topics Discussed What famiresu are The characteristics of famiresu (family restaurants) About …
Banzai Babe Ruth: Discussing Japanese Baseball History w. Robert Fitts | Japan Station 92
On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, we’re joined by baseball historian and expert on all things Japanese baseball Robert Fits. About Robert …
