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 …
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
Tokyo Before Tokyo: Exploring Edo w. Dr. Timon Screech | Japan Station 52
On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, we’re talking about the history and layout of Edo with one of the world’s foremost …
Kyoto Metal City (Takuya Yada & Joe of Cosmic Earth) | Japan Station 51
On this episode of the Japan Station podcast two members of the Kyoto-based metal band Cosmic Earth stop by to talk about their …
Yūrei, Ghosts & Yōkai, A Chat w. Zack Davisson | Japan Station 50
On This Episode of Japan Station On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, we’re talking about creepy apartments and Japanese ghosts with Japanese …
Why do students in Hamamatsu City have to wear white underwear? | Ichimon Japan 27
Today’s Question On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: Why do students in Hamamatsu City have to wear white underwear? Topics Discussed School …
What is a tsuchinoko? (All About Japan’s Most Famous Cryptid) | Ichimon Japan 26
Today’s Question On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What is a tsuchinoko? Topics Discussed What a tsuchinoko is How you say “cryptid” …
Behind the Yoshimoto Curtain: A Chat w. Comedian Stephen Tetsu | Japan Station 49
On This Episode of Japan Station On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, we’re joined by Stephen Tetsu to discuss the Japanese comedy …
Why does to “nyan nyan” mean “to have sex” in Japanese? (Japanese Cat Idioms) | Ichimon Japan 25
Today’s Question On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: Why does to “nyan nyan” mean to “have sex” in Japanese? Topics Discussed Japanese …
Pregnancy & Marriage in Low-Fertility Japan (Dr. Amanda C. Seaman) | Japan Station 48
On This Episode of Japan Station On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, we’re exploring beliefs and traditions surrounding pregnancy in Japan, as …
Does “hai” mean “bye” in Japanese? (The many ways to say “goodbye” in Japanese) | Ichimon Japan 24
Today’s Question On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: Does “hai” mean “bye” in Japanese? Topics Discussed How most people that don’t speak …
Working & Teaching in Japan (James from The Inside Japan Podcast) | Japan Station 47
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How I Became a Voice Actor in Japan (Reina 麗) | Japan Station 46
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