What is the best Japanese name for a bear that isn’t actually a bear? (About Hole Bears, Bag Bears & More) | Ichimon Japan 35
On this episode of Ichimon Japan we once again ask: What is the best Japanese name for a bear that isn’t actually a bear? …
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
A Journey into Words: A Face to Face Chat w. Dr. Robert Campbell | Japan Station 57
On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Tony Vega talks to one of the world’s leading scholars on Edo Period Japanese literature: Dr. …
What annoys you about living in Japan? (Part 2: Chinese Names, Short Sleeves, Bears, & More) | Ichimon Japan 34
On this episode of Ichimon Japan we once again ask: What annoys you about living in Japan? Topics Discussed The frustratingly useless nature of …
The Woman Behind the Voice of the Shinkansen: A Chat w. Voice Actor & Singer Donna Burke | Japan Station 56
On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Tony has a chat with the owner of a voice that anyone who has ever ridden …
What annoys you about living in Japan? (Part 1: Bookstores, Ice Cream Floats, Repetitive Language, & More) | Ichimon Japan 33
On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What annoys you about living in Japan? Topics Discussed Some annoying things you might encounter while …
Who got it more wrong: MatPat or Tony? (Revisiting the Curse of Colonel Sanders) | Ichimon Japan 32
On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: Who got it more wrong: MatPat or Tony? (This episode is a follow up to …
No Mask Required: A Chat with Comedian Kilara Sen | Japan Station 55
On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, standup comedian Kilara Sen stops by to talk about comedy and the various projects About …
What is yakitori? (All About Japan’s Famous Chicken Skewers) | Ichimon Japan 31
On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What is yakitori? Topics Discussed What yakitori is The difference between yakitori when it is written …
Documenting the Intense World of Japanese High School Baseball (Ema Ryan Yamazaki) | Japan Station 54
On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, documentary filmmaker Ema Ryan Yamazaki discusses being inspired by Ichiro Suzuki and her latest documentary …
Do you have any funny or embarrassing Japanese language mistake stories? | Ichimon Japan 30
On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: Do you have any funny or embarrassing Japanese language mistake stories? Topics Discussed What Ikigai Connections …
The Inspiring Journey of Kofi Manga | Japan Station 53
On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, manga creator and boxer Kofi Bazzell-Smith (a.k.a. Kofi Manga) stops by to discuss manga, the …
What is a kirakira name? | Ichimon Japan 29
On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What is a kirakira name? Topics Discussed What a so-called kirakira nēmu is What kirakira …
