Is Yamaguchi cursed to have”ugly” girls? (Places in Japan Known for “Beautiful” & “Ugly” Women) | Ichimon Japan 50
On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: Is Yamaguchi cursed to have “ugly” girls? We also discuss other places in Japan known for …
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
You Know What I Mean? On Translating Japanese Fiction (Allison Markin Powell Part 2) | Japan Station 73
On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, translator Allison Markin Powell talks about translating Japanese fiction. About Allison Markin Powell Allison Markin Powell …
Black Box: Discussing the Shiori Ito Story (Allison Markin Powell Part 1) | Japan Station 72
On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, translator Allison Markin Powell discusses the story of Shiori Ito and the newly published English version …
Does “Your Name” live up to the hype? (Discussing Kimi no Na wa) | Ichimon Japan 49
On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: Does “Your Name” live up to the hype? Topics Discussed Whether the movie Your Name …
Down & Out in Japan: On Homelessnes and Life in Japan’s Slums (Dr. Tom Gill) | Japan Station 71
On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, we’re learning about homelessness in Japan and the life of Japanese day laborers. About Dr. Tom …
What are Japan’s most famous dogs? (5 Famous Japanese Dogs + an Afro Dog) Ichimon Japan 48
On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What are Japan’s most famous dogs? Topics Discussed Who Japan’s most famous dogs are About Yukimaru, …
Behold the Shamisen Powers of Mike Penny | Japan Station 70
On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, shamisen performer and composer Mike Penny stops by to talk about Japan’s famous three-stringed lute, the …
What was good and bad about your JET experience? (Reminiscing About the JET Programme) | Ichimon Japan 47
On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What was good and bad about your JET experience? Topics Discussed What the JET Programme is …
What Is Pana-Wave Laboratory? (Dr. Salvador Jimenez Murguia) | Japan Station 69
On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Dr. Salvador Jimenez Murguia talks about the religious group Pana-Wave Laboratory and shares some of what …
Did Tama-chan the seal save the world and cause immigration reform? (About Pana-Wave Laboratory) | Ichimon Japan 46
On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: Did Tama-chan the seal save the world and cause immigration reform? Topics Discussed The story of …
The War on Wheels: Inside the Keirin and Japan’s Cycling Subculture (Justin McCurry) | Japan Station 68
On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, journalist Justic McCurry talks about his new book The War on Wheels: Inside the Keirin and Japan’s …
What is a yankī or furyō? (About Japanese Teenage Delinquent Culture) | Ichimon Japan 45
On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What is a yankī or furyō? Topics Discussed What a furyō is The literal meaning of furyō …
