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Japan Station: A Podcast About Japan & Japanese Culture by JapanKyo.com

Helping you understand everything you should know about Japan. Interviews with Japan experts, deep dives into Japanese culture and society, and plenty of laughs; every episode host Tony R. Vega sheds light on a different aspect of Japan. Whether you're planning a visit to Japan, learning Japanese or just have a passion for all things Japan, we've got something for you! Common topics include ・Japanese culture ・Deep dives into the Japanese language ・Japanese history ・Japanese food ・Japan travel tips ・Japanese pop culture: anime, manga, movies, etc ・The stories of foreigners living in Japan ・And more! Episodes release on the 1st and 21st of the month. You can reach us via email: [email protected] About Tony R. Vega Tony R. Vega is the founder of JapanKyo.com, creator of The Anime Linguist YouTube channel, professional MC, and lifelong Japan enthusiast. He has a particular passion for the Japanese language which led him to obtain an M.A. in Japanese language and linguistics from the University of Hawaii. Tony is also legally blind and dedicated to raising awareness of the blind and visually impaired, as well as the problems these individuals face.

info_outline Supernatural Stories from JAPAN (Kevin O'Shea) | Japan Station 154 04/20/2025
info_outline Eikaiwa vs JET vs University Teaching: Which is the better English teaching job in Japan? | Japan Station 153 (Rebroadcast) 04/13/2025
info_outline How a J-Pop Star's Stomach Hair Resulted in a NEW Japanese Word (The Origins of Gyarandu/ギャランドゥ) | Japan Station 152 04/09/2025
info_outline Preserving Japan's SHOKUNIN Culture (Michael Magers) | Japan Station 151 04/01/2025
info_outline What it's like running a bar in TOKYO! (Pintology Craft Beer & Whisky) | Japan Station 150 03/22/2025
info_outline The ORIGINS of "NEKO!" Digging into the ETYMOLOGY of the Japanese Word for "CAT" | Japan Station 149 03/06/2025
info_outline Murakami Haruki on FILM: A Guide to the Movie Adaptations of Japan's Most Famous Novelist (Marc Yamada) | Japan Station 148 03/01/2025
info_outline What is ODEN? A Deep Dive into a Classic Japanese Winter Food | Japan Station 147 02/21/2025
info_outline This CLOSED Kyoto Hotel Let Me Stay the Night! Here's What Happened! | Japan Station 146 02/21/2025
info_outline 3 Obscure Japanese Dishes You MUST Try! | Japan Station 145 02/02/2025
info_outline A Guide to Japanese Hotels! Tips & Tricks for Japan Travelers | Japan Station 144 01/22/2025
info_outline The Senkaku Islands: What You Should Know (Robert D. Eldridge) | Japan Station 143 01/02/2025
info_outline Perilous Wagers: Gambling, Dignity, and Day Laborers in 21st-Century Tokyo (Klaus K.Y. Hammering) | Japan Station 142 12/21/2024
info_outline Why "Anime" Should be a Regional Designation | Japan Station 141 12/10/2024
info_outline What is Dreamlapse Japan? A Talk with Photographer Gavin Heffernan | Japan Station 140 12/01/2024
info_outline That Time I Walked to Hiroshima from KYOTO! Tales from the Miyajima Challenge | Japan Station 139 11/22/2024
info_outline The Past & Future of Earthquakes & Disasters in Japan (Robert D. Eldridge) | Japan Station 138 11/01/2024
info_outline 10 Japanese Abbreviations & Contractions To Know! | Japan Station 137 10/29/2024
info_outline The Shimabara Rebellion, Yokai and More! (Charles Kowalski) | Japan Station 136 09/29/2024
info_outline The Etymology of TAMAGO and Other Egg Stuff (Japanese Plus Alpha 01) | Japan Station 135 09/21/2024
info_outline The Tale of Genji Explained (Dr. Lynne Miyake) | Japan Station 134 09/01/2024
info_outline 10 Words Only in Japanese DEBUNKED?! | Japan Station 133 08/21/2024
info_outline The Weak Yen & Rural Japan: Why They Matter | Japan Station 132 08/01/2024
info_outline Japan's UNBELIEVABLE DOG Pilgrimages | Japan Station 131 07/21/2024
info_outline MY NEXT BIG ADVENTURE! The Miyajima Challenge Explained! | Japan Station 130 07/02/2024
info_outline Osaka ComicCon: Should You Go? | Japan Station 129 06/21/2024
info_outline Walking Historical Kyoto with Phillip Jackson | Japan Station 128 06/01/2024
info_outline 10 Japanese Words I Learned from ANIME | Japan Station 127 05/21/2024
info_outline Why Japanese Folklore MATTERS! | Japan Station 126 05/01/2024
info_outline Unexpected Japanese Word Origins: FART | Japan Station 125 04/20/2024
 
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