What’s so scary about the hour of the ox? (About Ushi no Koku Mairi) | Japan Station 175/Ichimon Japan 21
This is a rebroadcast of Ichimon Japan episode 21. Today’s Question On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What’s so scary about the …
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
Kaze 風 vs Kaze 風邪! What’s the difference?! | Japan Station 174
On this episode of Japan Station, we’re talking about the difference between the Japanese word kaze (cold, 風邪) and kaze (wind, 風). Why do they share the same …
What to know BEFORE you move to Japan: SIM cards, phone numbers & more (Mobal CEO Declan Somers) | Japan Station 173
On this episode of Japan Station, we’re talking about some of the annoying things people have to deal with when moving to Japan. Our …
He SURVIVED a BEAR encouner in Japan! Talking about hiking in Tohoku with GoNorth Japan | Japan Station 172
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 …
Tales from the Tokaido Road: About the Tokaido Challenge | Japan Station 171/Ichimon Japan 78
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 …
DON’T do these 8 things on trains in JAPAN! | Japan Station 170
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 …
What is “PLUS ALPHA?” The Meaning & Origin of the Japanese term purasu arufa/プラスアルファ | Japan Station 161
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 …
Shikoku’s 88 Temple Pligrimmage: What You Should KNOW (Kevin Tarpey) | Japan Station 169
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 …
She moved to this Japanese island to FARM INDIGO?! (Sally Hancox of AiAii) | Japan Station 168
On this episode of Japan Station, we learn about traditional Japanese indigo dyeing from Sally Hancox, one of the co-owners of AiAii Worshop & …
How Japanese scandals EXPLODE! (Igor Prusa) | Japan Station 167
On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about scandals in Japan. My guest Dr. Igor Prusa tells about how scandals in Japan work, …
Why do Japanese train stations do that? | Japan Station 166/Ichimon Japan 03
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 …
WHICH is CORRECT? Funiki vs Fuinki (雰囲気) | Japan Station 165
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 …
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