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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

Japan Station, Food & Travel, Podcasts

He SURVIVED a BEAR encouner in Japan! Talking about hiking in Tohoku with GoNorth Japan | Japan Station 172

By Tony R. Vega
August 20, 2025
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On this episode of Japan Station, we’re talking to Quinlan from the GoNorth Japan YouTube channel about surviving a bear encounter in Japan, hiking …

Podcasts, Food & Travel, Ichimon Japan, Japan Station

Tales from the Tokaido Road: About the Tokaido Challenge | Japan Station 171/Ichimon Japan 78

By Tony R. Vega
August 14, 2025
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On this episode of Japan Station we ask: What was it like walking the Tokaido Road? NOTE: This is a re-broadcast of episode 78 of …

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DON’T do these 8 things on trains in JAPAN! | Japan Station 170

By Tony R. Vega
August 6, 2025
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On this episode of Japan Station, we’re talking about train etiquette in Japan. We’re covering a recent Japanese survey that lists the 8 most …

Japan Station, Japanese, Podcasts

What is “PLUS ALPHA?” The Meaning & Origin of the Japanese term purasu arufa/プラスアルファ | Japan Station 161

By Tony R. Vega
August 1, 2025
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On this episode of Japan Station, I break down what the Japanese term “plus alpha” (purasu arufa/プラスアルファ) means and its possible origins. 👉Topics Discussed …

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Shikoku’s 88 Temple Pligrimmage: What You Should KNOW (Kevin Tarpey) | Japan Station 169

By Tony R. Vega
August 1, 2025
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On this episode of Japan Station, Kevin Tarpey joins us to talk about what it was like doing Shikoku’s famous 88 Temple Pilgrimmage and …

Podcasts, Japan Station

She moved to this Japanese island to FARM INDIGO?! (Sally Hancox of AiAii) | Japan Station 168

By Tony R. Vega
July 21, 2025
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On this episode of Japan Station, we learn about traditional Japanese indigo dyeing from Sally Hancox, one of the co-owners of AiAii Worshop & …

Japan Station, Podcasts

How Japanese scandals EXPLODE! (Igor Prusa) | Japan Station 167

By Tony R. Vega
July 16, 2025
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On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about scandals in Japan. My guest Dr. Igor Prusa tells about how scandals in Japan work, …

Ichimon Japan, Japan Station, Podcasts, Society & Culture

Why do Japanese train stations do that? | Japan Station 166/Ichimon Japan 03

By Tony R. Vega
July 8, 2025
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This episode was originally released as episode 3 of the Ichimon Japan podcast. Today’s Question On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: Why do Japanese …

Japanese, Japan Station, Podcasts

WHICH is CORRECT? Funiki vs Fuinki (雰囲気) | Japan Station 165

By Tony R. Vega
July 1, 2025
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On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about the Japanese word funiki (雰囲気) and other words that aren’t read the way they are written. 👉Topics …

Ichimon Japan, Podcasts

Do Japanese people have longer intestines than Westerners? | Japan Station 164/Ichimon Japan 02

By Tony R. Vega
June 23, 2025
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Today’s Question This episode of Japan Station is a rebroadcast of episode two of Ichimon Japan. On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: Do Japanese people …

Japan Station, Food & Travel, Podcasts, Society & Culture

The REAL Reason Japan doesn’t have public TRASH CANS! They’re LYING TO YOU! | Japan Station 163

By Tony R. Vega
June 21, 2025
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On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about why there’s so few trash cans in public places in Japan. Despite what many sources …

Podcasts, Food & Travel, Japan Station

The HISTORY of SUSHI (Dr. Eric C. Rath) | Japan Station 160

By Tony R. Vega
June 1, 2025
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On this episode of Japan Station, Dr. Eric C. Rath joins us to talk all about the history of what may be Japan’s most …

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