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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

Ichimon Japan, Podcasts

Are rabbits counted as birds because eating meat was taboo in japan? (About the History of Meat “Bans” & the Counter -wa)) | Ichimon Japan 41

By Tony R. Vega
April 7, 2021
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On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: Are rabbits counted as birds because eating meat was taboo in Japan? Topics Discussed The practice …

Ichimon Japan, Podcasts

Do students in Saga Prefecture still have to wear white underwear? (Japanese School Rules Update) | Ichimon Japan 40

By Tony R. Vega
April 2, 2021
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On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: Do students in Saga Prefecture still have to wear white underwear? Topics Discussed The decision by …

Japan Station, Podcasts, Uncategorized

The Truth About “Washoku”: Addressing Japanese Cuisine and Washoku’s UNESCO Classification (Dr. Katarzyna Cwiertka) | Japan Station 63

By Tony R. Vega
April 1, 2021
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On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Dr. Katarzyna Cwiertka stops by to discuss what exactly washoku (Japanese cuisine) is and how the …

All about Japan's Bubble Era episode artwork, Ichimon Japan podcast episode 39
Ichimon Japan, Podcasts

What should I know about Japan’s Bubble Era? (A Fun Look at Japan’s Infamous Era of Opulence) | Ichimon Japan 39

By Tony R. Vega
March 21, 2021
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On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What should I know about Japan’s Bubble Era? Topics Discussed What was Japan’s “Bubble Era” The …

Japan Station, Podcasts

The Challenges of Post-Fukushima Japan: Immigration, Population Decline & Nuclear Safety (Dreux Richard) | Japan Station 62

By Tony R. Vega
March 15, 2021
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 On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, journalist Dreux Richard stops by to discuss his new book Every Human Intention: Japan in …

Japan Station, Podcasts

How did you become so familiar with Japan? | Japan Station 61 (Bonus Solo Episode)

By Tony R. Vega
March 8, 2021
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 On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Tony answers the question: How did you become so familiar with Japan? About Tony Vega …

Ichimon Japan, Podcasts

What first person pronoun should I use when speaking Japanese? | Ichimon Japan 38

By Tony R. Vega
March 7, 2021
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 On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What first person pronoun should I use when speaking Japanese? Topics Discussed The most common …

Japan Station, Podcasts

What is the Shinsengumi? Examining the Shogun’s Last Samurai Corps w. Romulus Hillsborough | Japan Station 60

By Tony R. Vega
March 1, 2021
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 On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, we learn about one of Japan’s most famous and popular group of samurai: the Shinsengumi. …

Ichimon Japan, Podcasts

Do you have any funny or embarrassing Japanese mistake stories? (Part 2) | Ichimon Japan 37

By Tony R. Vega
February 21, 2021
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On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: Do you have any funny or embarrassing Japanese mistake stories? Topics Discussed How “sayonara” is not …

Japan Station, Podcasts

Obscenity, Censorship & Erotic Comics in Japan (Patrick W. Galbraith) | Japan Station 59

By Tony R. Vega
February 15, 2021
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On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Tony  talks to Dr. Patrick W. Galbraith about Japanese erotic comics (eromanga) and related issues such …

Left side features text reading "excellence of the hairstyle." The right side has an iillustration of a handsome male character drawn in an anime style. He is wearing a fashinable suit and posing with his hands in his pockets looking down. His hair is done in a chonmage or typical samurai topknot with the hair tied up and the front of his head shaven. The pose is reminiscent of a fashion model.
Ichimon Japan, Podcasts

Why did samurai have such weird haircuts? (All About Topknots/Chommage) | Ichimon Japan 34

By Tony R. Vega
February 7, 2021
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On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: Why did samurai have such weird haircuts? Topics Discussed What a chonmage is The Japanese people’s …

Left side shows image of Kevin O'Shea, hos tof the Just Japan Podcast. Top left shows the Japan Station logo and the right side has the text "Trapped in Japan: A Chat with Kevin O'Shea."
Japan Station, Podcasts

Trapped in Japan: A Chat w. Kevin O’Shea of the Just Japan Podcast | Japan Station 58

By Tony R. Vega
February 1, 2021
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On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Tony  Vega talks to Kevin O’Shea, host of the Just Japan Podcast, about the unique experience he had …

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