172 Episodes

  1. Behind the Scenes at a Ryokan: Understanding Japanese Inns (Dr Chris McMorran | Japan Station 105

    Published: 2/1/2023

  2. Inside Shinjuku Ni-chōme, Japanese Gay Media & More (Dr. Thomas Baudinette) | Japan Station 104

    Published: 1/1/2023

  3. The Okinawa Cheese Guy: Discussing Cheesemaking w. John Davis | Japan Station 103

    Published: 12/1/2022

  4. Japan Nature Caught On Camera! A Chat w Japan Trail Cam | Japan Station 102

    Published: 11/15/2022

  5. How I Became a Printmaker: A Chat w. Wuon-Gean Ho | Japan Station 101

    Published: 11/1/2022

  6. 100０He Started a Craft Beer Bar in Tokyo, Here's How (Kyle Broyles of Pintology)

    Published: 10/15/2022

  7. 99 How a Kyoto Hotel Survived Japan's Entry Ban: Winston Chu, Co-Founder of Wayfarer Hotels)

    Published: 10/1/2022

  8. 98 Tokyo Kitchen Stories: A Chat w Chef Brendan Liew

    Published: 9/15/2022

  9. 97 Breaking Down Kamen Rider & Super Sentai (Power Rangers) w. Sophia Staite

    Published: 9/1/2022

  10. 96 Experiencing Rural Japan: A Chat w Prairie Stuart Wolff of Mirukashi Salon

    Published: 8/15/2022

  11. 95 Localizing Japanese Video Games (Mel Ok of Ace Honyaku)

    Published: 8/1/2022

  12. 94 Japan's Digital Economy: On Women & Labor in the Digital Age (Dr. Gabriella Lukacs)

    Published: 7/15/2022

  13. 93 Kitano Takeshi, Zatoichi & Japanese Movies (Dr. Jonathan Wroot)

    Published: 7/1/2022

  14. Transmissions from Hawaii: Kauai's Wild Chickens

    Published: 6/15/2022

  15. 92 Banzai Babe Ruth: Discussing Japanese Baseball History w. Robert Fitts

    Published: 5/31/2022

  16. 91 Backstage with MIYAVI

    Published: 5/15/2022

  17. 90 Big Hero 6, Anime, Marvel & More: A Chat w. Artist David Nakayama

    Published: 5/1/2022

  18. 89 J-Pop & the Eurobeat Boom: A High NRG Chat w Patrick St. Michel

    Published: 4/15/2022

  19. 88 Digging Up Japanese Lost Media: Discussing Saki Sanobashi, the Mysterious Akihabara Tape & More (Alex from Sakura Stardust)

    Published: 4/1/2022

  20. 87 Uncovering the World's Oldest Shark Attack: A Chat w. J. Alyssa White

    Published: 3/15/2022

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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.