The Etymology of the Japanese Word for FART | Japan Station 125
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYjabfdGY2w&t=30s On this episode of Japan Station, I talk about the origin of the Japanese word for “fart” (onara, おなら). 👉Topics Discussed How do you …
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
The Real Reason I Walked from Kyoto to Tokyo | Japan Station 124
On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about why I decided to walk the old Tokaido Road in 2023 and the impact it …
Why Learning Japanese is POINTLESS (for most..) | Japan Station 123
On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about why you shouldn’t try to learn Japanese. Topics Discussed How AI and translation software are making …
How Akira Toriyama Changed the World & My Life | Japan Station 122
On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about the manga creator Akira Toriyama and his impact on the world and my life. Topics Discussed …
We Bought a Geisha House! About Geisha House Atami | Japan Station 121
On this episode of Japan Station, we’re talking to the owners of Geisha House Atami and learning about what it’s like to buy an old …
Is “Suzume no Tojimari” BAD? (Dissecting Makoto Shinkai’s Latest Movie) | Ichimon Japan 79
On this episode of Ichimon Japan we talk about Suzume no Tojimari, the latest film by the popular Japanese anime filmmaker Makoto Shinai. Topics …
My 3 Worst Japanese Mistakes | Japan Station 120
On this episode of Japan Station, I talk about the worst 3 mistakes I made while learning Japanese. Topics Discussed About the history of Kabosu …
Tales from the Tokaido Road: About the Tokaido Challenge | Ichimon Japan 78
On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What was it like walking the Tokaido Road? Topics Discussed About the Tokaido Challenge About …
Why there’s a DOGE statue in Japan! Here’s why… | Japan Station 119
On this episode of Japan Station, we learn about the new statue of the famous Kabosu the shibainu (a.k.a. Doge) that was erected in Sakura …
The TOP 5 Japan Mascots (2023) | Ichimon Japan 78
On this episode of Ichimon Japan we cover what the top Japanese mascots (yurukyara) of 2023 plus a few other ones! Topics Discussed What …
5 TIPS to Make Your Japan Trip GREAT! | Japan Station 118
On this episode of Japan Station, licensed travel guide Miyuki Seguchi shares 5 travel tips that will help you make the most out of your …
The STUPIDEST belief about Japanese sleep habits EVER! (About Pillows in Japan) | Ichimon Japan 76
On this episode of Ichimon Japan we talk about the history of pillows in Japan and an absurd belief regarding the sleeping Topics …
