172 Episodes

  1. A Guide to Japanese Hotels! Tips & Tricks for Japan Travelers | Japan Station 144

    Published: 1/22/2025

  2. The Senkaku Islands: What You Should Know (Robert D. Eldridge) | Japan Station 143

    Published: 1/2/2025

  3. Perilous Wagers: Gambling, Dignity, and Day Laborers in 21st-Century Tokyo (Klaus K.Y. Hammering) | Japan Station 142

    Published: 12/21/2024

  4. Why "Anime" Should be a Regional Designation | Japan Station 141

    Published: 12/10/2024

  5. What is Dreamlapse Japan? A Talk with Photographer Gavin Heffernan | Japan Station 140

    Published: 12/1/2024

  6. That Time I Walked to Hiroshima from KYOTO! Tales from the Miyajima Challenge | Japan Station 139

    Published: 11/22/2024

  7. The Past & Future of Earthquakes & Disasters in Japan (Robert D. Eldridge) | Japan Station 138

    Published: 11/1/2024

  8. 10 Japanese Abbreviations & Contractions To Know! | Japan Station 137

    Published: 10/29/2024

  9. The Shimabara Rebellion, Yokai and More! (Charles Kowalski) | Japan Station 136

    Published: 9/29/2024

  10. The Etymology of TAMAGO and Other Egg Stuff (Japanese Plus Alpha 01) | Japan Station 135

    Published: 9/21/2024

  11. The Tale of Genji Explained (Dr. Lynne Miyake) | Japan Station 134

    Published: 9/1/2024

  12. 10 Words Only in Japanese DEBUNKED?! | Japan Station 133

    Published: 8/21/2024

  13. The Weak Yen & Rural Japan: Why They Matter | Japan Station 132

    Published: 8/1/2024

  14. Japan's UNBELIEVABLE DOG Pilgrimages | Japan Station 131

    Published: 7/21/2024

  15. MY NEXT BIG ADVENTURE! The Miyajima Challenge Explained! | Japan Station 130

    Published: 7/2/2024

  16. Osaka ComicCon: Should You Go? | Japan Station 129

    Published: 6/21/2024

  17. Walking Historical Kyoto with Phillip Jackson | Japan Station 128

    Published: 6/1/2024

  18. 10 Japanese Words I Learned from ANIME | Japan Station 127

    Published: 5/21/2024

  19. Why Japanese Folklore MATTERS! | Japan Station 126

    Published: 5/1/2024

  20. Unexpected Japanese Word Origins: FART | Japan Station 125

    Published: 4/20/2024

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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.