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Why you should visit YAMAGATA! | Japan Station 197


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On this episode of Japan Station, Alex Litz of Expedition Japan joins us to talk about tourism in Japan, Yamagata Prefecture and places/events to check out during a visit to Yamagata. 👉Topics Discussed How Alex ended up in Yamagata Prefecture About studying abroad in Yamagata Prefecture About tourism in Japan What’s so great about Yamagata?Places to visit in Yamagata Yamagata …

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Why life in Aomori is so DIFFERENT | Japan Station 194


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On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about some of the unique aspects of living in Aomori Prefecture. 👉Topics Discussed What it’s like living in Aomori Prefecture About the Shimokita Peninsula Why life in Aomori can be so inconvenient What “English Toast” is (igirisu tōsuto, イギリストースト) What igirisu tōsuto is About the history of igirisu tōsuto Why people in …

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The CRAZIEST Taishō era slang EXPLAINED! | Japan Station 193


Posted on  January 21, 2026

On this episode of Japan Station, we go through a list of some of the most unique and interesting slang of Japan’s Taishō period (1912-1926). 👉Topics Discussed Popular Taishō era slang How polie during the Taishō era used to say moshi moshi Why it was an insult to call someone Mitsukoshi during the Taishō era What it was like during the …

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What is Christmas like in Japan? (About Japanese Christmas) | Japan Station 187/Ichimon Japan 67


Posted on  December 14, 2025

 This is a re-broadcast of episode 65 of the Ichimon Japan podcast (originally published on 12/21/2022). On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What is Christmas like in Japan? (About Japanese Christmas) Topics Discussed All about Christmas in Japan Japanese Christmas customs in Japan All about fried chicken and Christmas in Japan Why KFC is the thing to …

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I walked across KYUSHU! Here’s what happened (Kyushu Challenge Wrap Up) | Japan Station 184


Posted on  December 1, 2025

On this episode of Japan Station, I talk about the Kyushu Challenge, my recent 558 km walk from Iwakuni, Yamaguchi to Sakurajima, Kagoshima. 👉Topics Discussed About the Kyushu Challenge The route I took to walk from Iwakuni in Yamaguchi Prefecture to Sakurajima in Kagoshima Prefecture About how a restaurant owner gave me money How I appeared on TV in Yamaguchi …

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The TRUE Origin of Korin’s name | Dragon Ball Dictionary


Posted on  November 24, 2025

Sadly, there’s a lot of misinformation about Dragon Ball online. Recently I came across one such example. This piece of Dragon Ball misinformation is about the origin of Karin/Korin’s name. In this video I take a deep dive into the name of Karin Tower, its lord and I even talk about the real reason why Toriyama decided to make Karin …

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Tokyo Tourist Traps: Are these popular Tokyo destinations worth your time? | Japan Station 180


Posted on  November 7, 2025

On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about some of Tokyo’s most popular tourist sites. Are they tourist traps or worth your time? We’re also joined by stand up comedian and tour guide Shuhei “Shoe” Murakami. 👉Topics Discussed Is Tokyo Skytree a tourist trap? Should you visit it? Should you visit Tokyo Tower? Should you visit Tokyo Disneyland? Is …

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


Posted on  August 14, 2025

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 the Ichimon Japan podcast. Topics Discussed About the Tokaido Challenge About what it was like walking the Tokaido Road About the challenges of walking the Tokaido Road About what it was like walking from Kyoto to Tokyo About …

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


Posted on  June 1, 2025

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 famous cuisine: SUSHI! We discuss its origins, evolution and more! 👉Topics Discussed Where sushi came from Fermented sushi The meaning of sushi Sushi’s Chinese origins Shiga Prefecture’s funazushi Sushi in the Edo period Sushi in Japan’s …

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Japan’s DEADLIEST Food?! MOCHI Explained! | Japan Station 155


Posted on  May 6, 2025

On this episode of Japan Station, we’re talking about one of Japan’s most iconic foods: mochi. Learn all about the history, lore and consumption practices of this important Japanese food! 👉Topics Discussed About the history and origins of mochi What mochi is About how people eat mochi in Japan About yukimi daifuku/ice cream mochi About kagami mochi Where the word …

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Preserving Japan’s SHOKUNIN Culture (Michael Magers) | Japan Station 151


Posted on  April 1, 2025

 On this episode of Japan Station, I talk to photographer and journalist Michael Magers. Michael has spent over a decade documenting shokunin (artisans/crafworkers) across Japan. During that time has has had many extremely unique expriences such as ama divers, participating in Osaka’s infamous Danjiri Festival, and getting tattooed by a traditional Japanese tattoo artist. He talks about those experiences …

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What it’s like running a bar in TOKYO! (Pintology Craft Beer & Whisky) | Japan Station 150


Posted on  March 22, 2025

On this episode of Japan Station, I talk to Kyle Broyles of Pintology Craft Beer & Whisky in Tokyo. In this interview we talk about what it’s like running a bar in Tokyo, starting a business in Tokyo, Japanese craft beer and more. 👉Topics Discussed About Pintology Craft Beer & Whisky About running a craft beer bar in Tokyo Japanese …

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