172 Episodes

  1. 48 Pregnancy & Marriage in Low-Fertility Japan (Dr. Amanda C. Seaman)

    Published: 9/15/2020

  2. 47 Working & Teaching in Japan (James from The Inside Japan Podcast)

    Published: 9/4/2020

  3. 46 How I Became a Voice Actor in Japan (Reina)

    Published: 9/1/2020

  4. 45 The Fascinating Life of Stand-Up Comedian Shuhei "Shoe" Murakami

    Published: 8/15/2020

  5. 44 From Nintendo to Hello Kitty, Chatting About Japanese Pop Culture w. Matt Alt

    Published: 8/1/2020

  6. Presenting Japanese Plus Alpha | I Stepped on the Etymology of "Neko" (The Cat Episode)

    Published: 7/26/2020

  7. 43 Talking Translation w. Sarah Moon

    Published: 7/15/2020

  8. 42 A History of Modern Japan (Dr. Christopher Harding)

    Published: 6/30/2020

  9. 41 Rakugo Performer Shinoharu Tatekawa

    Published: 6/15/2020

  10. 40 Comedian & TV Personality Bobby Judo

    Published: 6/1/2020

  11. 39 Exploring the United States of Japan w. Peter Tieryas

    Published: 5/15/2020

  12. 38 Understanding Idols and the Success of AKB48 (Dr. Patrick W. Galbraith)

    Published: 5/1/2020

  13. 37 Anthony Joh of Tokyo Podcast

    Published: 4/23/2020

  14. 36 The Delicious World of Soba Noodles (Dr. Lorie Brau)

    Published: 4/15/2020

  15. 35 Jidori and the Chicken Industry in Japan (Dr. Benjamin Schrager)

    Published: 4/1/2020

  16. 34 The Japanese Intelligence Community & Espionage (Dr. Richard Samuels)

    Published: 3/15/2020

  17. 33 Learning Japanese While Legally Blind (Tony Vega)

    Published: 2/29/2020

  18. 32 Chatting About Shinobi Mysteries w. Susan Spann

    Published: 2/15/2020

  19. 31 A Conversation with a Shakuhachi Master (Christopher Yohmai Blasdel)

    Published: 2/1/2020

  20. Ichimon Japan 01: What's the deal with cat girls? (About nekomimi)

    Published: 1/23/2020

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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.