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    What’s better: rural life or city life in Japan? | Japan Station 230/Ichimon Japan 12

    What are “buruma?” (The History of Japanese School Uniforms and the “Bloomers” Scandal) | Japan Station 227/Ichimon Japan 53

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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

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Tokyo is FED UP with tourists dumping their suitcases! How to dispose of your suitcase in Japan | Japan Station 210

By Tony R. Vega
May 17, 2026
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On this episode of Japan Station, we’re talking about how there’s been an increase in the number of tourists from overseas who are dumping …

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What’s it like being a “fake priest” in Japan? | Ichimon Japan 04

By Tony R. Vega
May 14, 2026
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This is a rebroadcast of Ichimon Japan episode 04 which originally was released on 2/12/2020. Today’s Question On this episode of Ichimon Japan we …

Podcasts, Food & Travel, Japan Station

Why fans of the supernatural should visit Iwate (A visit to Tōno and Hanamaki) | Japan Station 208

By Tony R. Vega
May 7, 2026
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On this episode of Japan Station, we’re talking about Hanamaki and Tōno, two cities in Iwate prefecture known for being great places to visit …

Japan Station, Food & Travel, Podcasts

Why life in Iwate is DIFFERENT! | Japan Station 207

By Tony R. Vega
May 1, 2026
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On this episode of Japan Station, we’re talking about Iwate Prefecture! We’re focusing on the geography, general stats, language and food. 👉Topics Discussed Where …

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What is it like moving in Japan? | Japan Station 206/Ichimon Japan 73

By Tony R. Vega
April 22, 2026
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This ia rebroadcast of epsode 73 of Ichimon Japan originally released on 7/21/23. On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What is it …

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He’s walked 30,000+ km across Japan! | Japan Station 205

By Tony R. Vega
April 21, 2026
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On this episode of Japan Station, we’re joined by Jake Davies, a resident of Shimane Prefecture who has walked over 30,000 km in Japan. …

Food & Travel, Japan Station, Podcasts

The best way to experience the legendary Kumano Kodō pilgrimage | Japan Station 204

By Tony R. Vega
April 15, 2026
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On this episode of Japan Station, travel writer Jennifer Bain joins us to talk about one of Japan’s most ancient and famous pilgrimages: the …

Japan Station, Japanese, Podcasts

The ORIGINS of “scammy” SAKURA | Japan Station 203

By Tony R. Vega
April 7, 2026
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On this episode of Japan Station, we’re talking about the origins of the word sakura. No not that sakurai. The other sakura. The scammy kind of sakura. Also …

Podcasts, Food & Travel, Japan Station

Japan’s Breakfast BOOM Explained! | Japan Station 202

By Tony R. Vega
April 1, 2026
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On this episode of Japan Station, we’re talking about the rise of Japan’s $3.5 billion breakfast industry and why Japan is currently in the …

Japan Station, Food & Travel, Podcasts

Akihabara is DYING? How Ikebukuro Became Japan’s New Otaku Capital | Japan Station 201

By Tony R. Vega
March 21, 2026
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On this episode of Japan Station, we’re joined by Dr. Patrick W. Galbraith to talk about the current status of Akihabara and the rise …

Ichimon Japan, Japan Station, Podcasts, Society & Culture

Is Yamaguchi cursed to have”ugly” girls? (Places in Japan Known for “Beautiful” & “Ugly” Women) | Japan Station 200/Ichimon Japan 50

By Tony R. Vega
March 14, 2026
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This is a re-broadcast of an episode originally released on 8/21/21. On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: Is Yamaguchi cursed to have …

Podcasts, Japan Station, Japanese

What is a shijūkata? (Age related Japanese words) | Japan Station 199

By Tony R. Vega
March 7, 2026
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On this episode of Japan Station, we’re talking about interesting words related to aging and shoulders and a weird ECC commercial. 👉Topics Discussed What …

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