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Akihabara is DYING? How Ikebukuro Became Japan’s New Otaku Capital | Japan Station 201


Posted on  20 hours ago

On this episode of Japan Station, we’re joined by Dr. Patrick W. Galbraith to talk about the current status of Akihabara and the rise of Ikebukuro as Japan’s newest capital of all things anime, manga and otaku culture. 👉Topics Discussed Whether Akihabara is dying The history of Akihabara How Akihabara has evolved in recent years What locals think of Akihabara …

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Why Akita women are so beautiful (and other info about life in Akita) | Japan Station 198


Posted on  3 weeks ago

On this episode of Japan Station, we’re talking about what life in Akita Prefecture is like AND why women from Akita are (supposedly) so beautiful! 👉Topics Discussed Where Akita Prefecture is in relation to other prefectures in the Tohoku region About Akita’s famous Kinman Why people in Akita like to say they’ve eaten 28 Kinman About how rural Akita is …

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Why you should visit YAMAGATA! | Japan Station 197


Posted on  4 weeks ago

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


Posted on  February 1, 2026

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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How charcoal is saving this rural Japanese town (Ami Eldridge of Sumizumi LLC) | Japan Station 190


Posted on  January 5, 2026

On this episode of Japan Station, I talk to Ami Eldridge, the co-founder of Sumizumi LLC, a company in rural Kochi Prefecture trying to revitalize the area through charcoal production. 👉Topics Discussed About Ami Eldridge’s efforts to revitalize rural Kochi Prefecture About the Niyodo Town and Niyodogawa River area About how Sumizumi LLC is using charcoal and akiya (abandoned houses) …

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What you NEED to know about KUMAMON (+ my CRAZY Kumamon story) | Japan Station 188


Posted on  December 21, 2025

On this episode of Japan Station, we talk all about Jaan’s most famous “local mascot” Kumamon. We cover everything you should know about Kumamoto’s most beloved bear. I also share an absolutely crazy story that happened to me when I went to see the Kumamon show in Kumamoto in the fall os 2025. 👉Topics Discussed About Kumamon How Kumamon was …

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He WALKED 3200 km across ALL of JAPAN! (Sensei Martian) | Japan Station 185


Posted on  December 1, 2025

On this episode of Japan Station, Sensei Martian talks about what it was like walking 3200 km from Cape Sata, the southernmost point on mainland Japan, to Cape Soya, the northernmost point on mainland Japan. 👉Topics Discussed About the Kyushu Challenge Why Sensei Martian decided to walk 3200 km/3000 miles+ across Japan About walking the old Tokaido Road About walking …

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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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How I got my CHEAPEST Japan ticket EVER! (Saving money on airfare, JR Passes and luggage) | Japan Station 183


Posted on  December 1, 2025

On this episode of Japan Station, I talk about how I was able to save money on airfare for my latest trip to Japan. I also share how I almost lost money due to a luggage issue and I talk about why regional JR passes can save you lots of money while traveling in Japan. 👉Topics Discussed How I get …

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How to get CHEAP anime figures in JAPAN! 7 Must Know TIPS (VIDEO)


Posted on  November 24, 2025

Watch this video to save money on anime figures in Japan! Whether you collect SH Figuarts, Ichiban Kuji or any other line of anime figures, one of the best ways to save money is to buy your figures in Japan. Not only are these figures often sold for less in Japan, by buying them in Japan you’re also able to …

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


Posted on  September 1, 2025

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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