My 3 Worst Japanese Mistakes | Japan Station 120
Japan Station: A Podcast About Japan by JapanKyo.com
Release Date: 02/01/2024
Why Japanese Folklore MATTERS! | Japan Station 126
Japan Station: A Podcast About Japan by JapanKyo.com
On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about Japanese folklore with Thersa Matsuura of the Uncanny Japan podcast. 👉Topics Discussed About Japanese folklore About yokai About Japanese superstitions About why people should learn Japanese folklore And more! 👉Subscribe to the Podcast! 👉Support on Patreon & Ko-fi https://patreon.com/japankyo 👉Links, Videos, Etc. 👉Follow on Social Media
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Unexpected Japanese Word Origins: FART | Japan Station 125
Japan Station: A Podcast About Japan by JapanKyo.com
This time we're taking a deep dive into the history of the Japanese word for fart: onara. Where did it come from? What is its true meaning? What is its link to a secret ancient language spoken hundreds of years ago in Japan? We're answering all those questions and more! SUPPORT Patreon: Ko-fi: Listen to the Japan Station Podcast! Follow on X Visit JapanKyo.com for more https://japankyo.com/
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The Real Reason I Walked from Kyoto to Tokyo | Japan Station 124
Japan Station: A Podcast About Japan by JapanKyo.com
On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about why I decided to walk the old Tokaido Road in 2023 and the impact it had. This episode features a speech I did for the 2024 state convention of the Hawaii Association of the Blind. Topics Discussed Why I walked the Tokaido in 2023 What my goal was How I raised awareness of the blind & visually impaired community by walking from Kyoto to Tokyo And more! Support on Patreon & Ko-fi If you enjoy Ichimon Japan and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on Patreon.com. You can...
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Why Learning Japanese is POINTLESS (for most..) | Japan Station 123
Japan Station: A Podcast About Japan by JapanKyo.com
On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about why you shouldn't try to learn Japanese. Topics Discussed How AI and translation software are making it unnecessary to learn Japanese How learning Japanese is pointless for most people Why you should learn Japanese Reasons people would want to study Japanese And more! Support on Patreon & Ko-fi If you enjoy Ichimon Japan and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on Patreon.com. You can join for just $1 a month. Patrons get first access to podcast episodes, as well as updates on...
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How Akira Toriyama Changed the World & My Life | Japan Station 122
Japan Station: A Podcast About Japan by JapanKyo.com
On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about the manga creator Akira Toriyama and his impact on the world and my life. Topics Discussed About the passing of manga creator Akira Toriyama About the impact and influence of Akira Toriyama on the US and the world About the impact of Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z About the popularity of the Dragon Ball franchise around the world About discovering Dragon Ball in Peru And more! Support on Patreon & Ko-fi If you enjoy Ichimon Japan and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please...
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We Bought a Geisha House! About Geisha House Atami | Japan Station 121
Japan Station: A Podcast About Japan by JapanKyo.com
On this episode of Japan Station, we're talking to the owners of Geisha House Atami and learning about what it's like to buy an old house in Japan, restore it and more! Topics Discussed About Geisha House Atami About Atami About the history of Atami About what it's like buying an old house in Japan Whether you should buy a cheap abandoned house in Japan What you should be aware of before you try to buy a house in Japan What can be annoying about buying an old house in Japan What you can expect when you visit Geisha House Atami And much more Support on Patreon & Ko-fi If you enjoy...
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My 3 Worst Japanese Mistakes | Japan Station 120
Japan Station: A Podcast About Japan by JapanKyo.com
On this episode of Japan Station, I talk about the worst 3 mistakes I made while learning Japanese. Topics Discussed About the history of Kabosu the Shibainu and the Doge meme About three of the worst mistakes I made while learning Japanese About the importance of studying Japanese outside of the classroom The funniest mistake I ever made while speaking Japanese About the word toire And much more Support on Patreon & Ko-fi If you enjoy Ichimon Japan and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on Patreon.com. You can join for...
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Why there's a DOGE statue in Japan! | Japan Station 119
Japan Station: A Podcast About Japan by JapanKyo.com
On this episode of Japan Station, we learn about the new statue of the famous Kabosu the shibainu (a.k.a. Doge) that was erected in Sakura City, Chiba Prefecture. Are you ready to go on "the Doge Pilgrimage?" Topics Discussed About the history of Kabosu the Shibainu and the Doge meme About the process of creating the Doge statue that is in Sakura City in Chiba Prefecture near Narita Airport About how the creation of the Doge statue was funded How the Own the Doge organization created the bronze Doge statue About connecting and communicating with the mayor of Sakura City in Chiba...
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Happy New Year 2024! | Japan Station 118.5
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5 TIPS to Make Your Japan Trip GREAT!😊| Japan Station 118
Japan Station: A Podcast About Japan by JapanKyo.com
On this episode of Japan Station, licensed travel guide Miyuki Seguchi shares 5 travel tips that will help you make the most out of your next visit to Japan. Topics Discussed What the process is like for becoming a licensed travel guide The importance of planning your trip to Japan Advice for making the most out of your trip to Japan How booking a tour can help you enjoy your trip in Japan even more 5 tips you should keep in mind when preparing to travel to Japan And much more Support on Patreon & Ko-fi If you enjoy Ichimon Japan and want to ensure that we're able to produce...
info_outlineOn this episode of Japan Station, I talk about the worst 3 mistakes I made while learning Japanese.
Topics Discussed
- About the history of Kabosu the Shibainu and the Doge meme
- About three of the worst mistakes I made while learning Japanese
- About the importance of studying Japanese outside of the classroom
- The funniest mistake I ever made while speaking Japanese
- About the word toire
- And much more
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