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Kaze 風 vs Kaze 風邪! What’s the difference?! | Japan Station 174


Posted on  2 weeks ago

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 pronunciation? Are they related? Or is this all just a big coincidence? Listen to find out! 👉Topics Discussed About visiting Japan for the first time What the difference between kaze (風邪) and kaze (風) is The history …

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What to know BEFORE you move to Japan: SIM cards, phone numbers & more (Mobal CEO Declan Somers) | Japan Station 173


Posted on  3 weeks ago

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 guest this time is the CEO of Mobal, Declan Somers. 👉Topics Discussed About visiting Japan for the first time About moving to Japan and working in a Japanese company in the late ’90s Japan in the …

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


Posted on  August 20, 2025

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 in the Tohoku area of Japan and more. 👉Topics Discussed About bear attacks and encounters in Japan How to prevent encounters with bears while hiking in Japan Whether bear bells and whistles are effective in warding …

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


Posted on  August 6, 2025

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 irritating things people do on trains in Japan. 👉Topics Discussed Eight things you shouldn’t do on Japanese trains A survey indicating eight annoying things people do on Japanese trains How people in Japan deal with annoying …

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


Posted on  August 1, 2025

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 What does “plus alpha” (purasu arufa/プラスアルファ) mean? How you use the Japanese term purasu arufa プラスアルファ The most popular etymology of the term of purasu arufa Real world examples of purasu arufa in use About what …

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


Posted on  August 1, 2025

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 why Japan is such a great place for long-distance walking. 👉Topics Discussed Why Japan is such a great place for long-distance walking About the famous Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimmage (Ohenro, お遍路) What it’s like walking the …

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


Posted on  July 21, 2025

On this episode of Japan Station, we learn about traditional Japanese indigo dyeing from Sally Hancox, one of the co-owners of AiAii Worshop & Shop on Awaji island. This is a conversation to dye for! Sorry, I couldn’t help myself. 👉Topics Discussed About AiiAii Worshop & Shop About the aizome (indigo dyeing) process About farming and preparing indigo for dyeing Why Sally …

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


Posted on  July 16, 2025

On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about scandals in Japan. My guest Dr. Igor Prusa tells about how scandals in Japan work, how they surface and how entertainers/business people/politicians who get caught in scandals try to deal with them. This is a truly SCANDALOUS episode. Sorry, couldn’t resist. 👉Topics Discussed The characteristics of a Japanese scandal About the …

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


Posted on  July 1, 2025

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 Discussed About the Japanese word funiki (雰囲気) What the correct way to read/pronounce funiki is Whether you should read funiki as fun’iki (ふんいき) or fuinki (ふいんき) Why so many people pronounce funiki incorrectly About words like manin (満員) and zenin (全員) and why people often pronounce them incorrectly/differently from …

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


Posted on  June 21, 2025

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 say the 1995 sarin gas attack in Tokyo is not the reason there are so few trash cans in public places in Japan. It’s actually more complicated than that. While yes, it is true that there …

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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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