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Podcasts     Japan Station

Digging Up Japanese Lost Media: Discussing Saki Sanobashi, the Mysterious Akihabara Tape & More (Alex from Sakura Stardust) | Japan Station 88


Posted on  April 1, 2022

On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, we’re talking with Alex from the Sakura Stardust YouTube channel. She tells us about Japanese lost media and digs into some specific examples like Saki Sanobashi and the mysterious Akihabara cassette tape. About Alex (Sakura Stardust) Alex runs the popular YouTube channel Sakura Stardust. In her videos Alex focuses primarily on Japanese …

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Do you have any funny or embarrassing Japanese language mistake stories? | Ichimon Japan 30


Posted on  November 21, 2020

On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: Do you have any funny or embarrassing Japanese language mistake stories? Topics Discussed What Ikigai Connections is How you say “fart” in Japanese The tricky nature of the Japanese passive form Getting similar sounding Japanese words confused The confusion that can occur when you speak more than two languages The various ways …

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The Inspiring Journey of Kofi Manga | Japan Station 53


Posted on  November 15, 2020

 On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, manga creator and boxer Kofi Bazzell-Smith (a.k.a. Kofi Manga) stops by to discuss manga, the Japanese language, and the importance of perseverance. About Kofi Manga Kofi Bazzell-Smith is an American manga creator and boxer. He is active on YouTube and Instagram under the name Kofi Manga. Topics Discussed The anime/manga Hajime …

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Ichimon Japan     Podcasts

What is a kirakira name? | Ichimon Japan 29


Posted on  November 7, 2020

 On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What is a kirakira name? Topics Discussed What a so-called kirakira nēmu is What kirakira means Five of the most difficult to read “kirakira names” The fact that many Japanese people seem to be unaware that Winnie the Pooh’s name is Winnie and not Pooh The famous 1993 case of a …

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Japan Station     Podcasts

From Nintendo to Hello Kitty, Chatting About Japanese Pop Culture w. Matt Alt | Japan Station 44


Posted on  August 1, 2020

On This Episode of Japan Station On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, localizer and author Matt Alt stops by to discuss the influence Japanese pop culture has had on the world. About Matt Alt Matt Alt is a localizer of Japanese games and manga. Together with Hiroko Yoda he founded the localization company AltJapan and has authored multiple …

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Japan Station     Podcasts

Comedian & TV Personality Bobby Judo | Japan Station 40


Posted on  June 1, 2020

 On This Episode of Japan Station On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, comedian, TV personality, and co-host of the Japan By River Cruise podcast Bobby Judo stops by to chat about the Japanese river cruise industry, iguanas, working Japan’s entertainment industry, and more. About Bobby Judo Bobby Judo is a stand-up comedian and TV personality based in …

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Talking About Blindness, Japan, and Japanese Urban Design on Tokyo Podcast


Posted on  May 27, 2020

Recently, I (Tony Vega) was a guest on Tokyo Podcast. On the episode I was on I discuss how my interest in the Japanese language and Japan helped me overcome the mental blocks I had after losing most of my eyesight due to Leber’s Hereditary Optic Neuropathy at the end of high school. If you’re a listener of the Japan …

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Japan Station     Podcasts

Japan Station 29: Koichi of Tofugu.com


Posted on  January 1, 2020

 On This Episode of Japan Station On this episode of the Japan Station podcast we’re talking about learning Japanese, running a business, and a whole lot more with the creator of Tofugu, Koichi. About Koichi For more than a decade Koichi has been helping people learn about Japan, Japanese culture, and the Japanese language via the blog Tofugu and …

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