Best JapanKyo Podcasts (2024)

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That Time I Walked to Hiroshima from KYOTO! Tales from the Miyajima Challenge | Japan Station 139 49:28

1h ago49:28

49:28

On this episod eof Japan Station, we talk about some of the interesting things I experienced during my latest 400 km walk from Kyoto to Miyajima (Miyajima Challenge). 👉Topics Discussed About the Miyajima Challenge About my recent walk from Kyoto to Miyajima, Hiroshima About how I got stopped by police in Hiroshima About the time I had to hitchhike …

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The Past & Future of Earthquakes & Disasters in Japan (Robert D. Eldridge) | Japan Station 138 1:05:01

18d ago1:05:01

1:05:01

On this episod eof Japan Station, Dr. Robert D. Eldridge returns to talk about natural disasters in Japan, his work on Operation Tomodachi during the aftermath of the 2011 Tohoku earthquake, Japan's ability to respond to natural disasters and more. 👉Topics Discussed Disasters and earthquakes in Japan About the Great Hanshin Awaji Earthquake in 1995…

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10 Japanese Abbreviations & Contractions To Know! | Japan Station 137 44:02

16d ago44:02

44:02

On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about Japanese abbreviations/contractions, give 12 examples and discuss their origins. 👉Topics Discussed About abbreviations and contractions in Japanese About waseieigo (made in English) About the origins of the Sharp company About the Japanese word wanchan About the possible origin of the word potation in…

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The Shimabara Rebellion, Yokai and More! (Charles Kowalski) | Japan Station 136 36:24

2M ago36:24

36:24

On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about the Shimabara Rebellion, yÅkai and more with the author of the Simon Grey books, Charles Kowalski. ðŸ‘‰Topics Discussed What is the Shimabara Rebellion (å³¶åŽŸã®ä¹±, Shimabara no ran) About the hidden Christians of Nagasaki/Shimabara About the building of Shimabara Castle About researching the Shimaba…

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The Etymology of TAMAGO and Other Egg Stuff (Japanese Plus Alpha 01) | Japan Station 135 19:24

2M ago19:24

19:24

On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about the etymology of the Japanese word for egg (tamago) and other interesting quirks of this word! Note: This is actually an episode of Japanese Plus Alpha. 👉Topics Discussed The phrase ~no tamago The etymology of the word tamago kaigo vs tamago The difference between tamago written with one kanji (卵) and…

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The Tale of Genji Explained (Dr. Lynne Miyake) | Japan Station 134 53:49

3M ago53:49

53:49

about, it's its significance and its fascinating manga adaptations. 👉Topics Discussed What The Tale of Genji (Genji Monogatari) is about The historical significance of The Tale of Genji The influence of The Tale of Genji About the ending of The Tale of Genji About the English translations of The Tale of Genji and their differences About the many ma…

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10 Words Only in Japanese DEBUNKED?! | Japan Station 133 58:37

3M ago58:37

58:37

On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about 10 words that only exist in Japanese and how Japanese may not be as unique as you think it is. 👉Topics Discussed x x What komorebi means and what its parts mean What unkai means About kanji compounds in Japanese About the many meanings that can be found in a single kanji The different readings of kanj…

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The Weak Yen & Rural Japan: Why They Matter | Japan Station 132 56:46

3M ago56:46

56:46

On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about the importance of revitalizing rural Japan, the negative impact of the weak yen on Japan, and more with Dr. Robert D. Eldridge. 👉Topics Discussed What is chihō sōsei (地方創生)? About the importance of chihō sōsei Why it is important to preserve and revitalize rural areas of Japan About the weak yen (enya…

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Japan's UNBELIEVABLE DOG Pilgrimages | Japan Station 131 30:54

4M ago30:54

30:54

On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about how dogs in Japan used to go on religious pilgrimages (maybe?). 👉Topics Discussed About religious pilgrimages in Japan About the 88 temple pilgrimage in Shikoku About Konpira/Kotohira About Konpira inu About the supposed history of dogs going on pilgrimages to Konpira Shrine in Kagawa Prefecture About…

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MY NEXT BIG ADVENTURE! The Miyajima Challenge Explained! | Japan Station 130 16:26

5M ago16:26

16:26

On this episode of Japan Station, I talk about the Miyajima Challenge: my upcoming walk from Kyoto to Miyajima in Hiroshima Prefecture. 👉Topics Discussed About the Miyajima Challenge Why I am walking from Kyoto to Miyajima in Hiroshima Prefecture About the course of the Miyajima Challenge (Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, Okayama, Hiroshima) About raising aware…

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Osaka ComicCon: Should You Go? | Japan Station 129 29:14

5M ago29:14

29:14

On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about Osaka ComicCon. Is worth attending? What should you expect? Listen to find out! 👉Topics Discussed About Osaka ComicCon What you should expect at Osaka ComicCon Where Osaka ComicCon was held And more! 👉Subscribe to the Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/japan-station-a-podcast…

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Walking Historical Kyoto with Phillip Jackson | Japan Station 128 50:29

6M ago50:29

50:29

On this episode of Japan Station, writer and Kyoto expert Phillip Jackson tells about some great walking areas in Japan's ancient capital city. WARNING: This episode will make you want to go to Kyoto! 👉Topics Discussed About Phillip Jackson The fascinating history of Kyoto Lesser known places to visit in Kyoto A trail in Uji you should check out An…

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The FINAL Episode | Ichimon Japan 81 1:54

6M ago1:54

1:54

This is the last episode of the Ichimon Japan podcast! But don't worry, the show isn't really ending! Topics Discussed Why I decided to end Ichimon Japan 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 joi…

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10 Japanese Words I Learned from ANIME | Japan Station 127 50:07

6M ago50:07

50:07

On this episode of Japan Station, we're talking about Japanese words we learned by watching anime. 👉Topics Discussed How you can use anime, manga and video games to learn Japanese And more! 👉Subscribe to the Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/japan-station-a-podcast-by-japankyo-com/id1440454968 Spotify: https://open.spotif…

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Why Japanese Folklore MATTERS! | Japan Station 126 36:10

7M ago36:10

36:10

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! Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/japan-station…

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Unexpected Japanese Word Origins: FART | Japan Station 125 11:00

7M ago11:00

11:00

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: https://www.patreon.com/japankyo Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/japa…

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The Real Reason I Walked from Kyoto to Tokyo | Japan Station 124 19:37

7M ago19:37

19:37

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 impaire…

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Why Learning Japanese is POINTLESS (for most..) | Japan Station 123 15:58

8M ago15:58

15:58

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…

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How Akira Toriyama Changed the World & My Life | Japan Station 122 17:20

8M ago17:20

17:20

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 Bal…

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Eikaiwa vs JET vs University Teaching: Which is the better English teaching job in Japan? | Ichimon Japan 80 54:37

8M ago54:37

54:37

On this episode of Ichimon Japan we talk about what the best kind of English teaching in Japan is: Eikaiwa, JET Programme (ALT) or university teacher. Topics Discussed What it is like working in an eikaiwa school in Japan What the salary is for an eikaiwa teacher The good and bad about working at an eikaiwa school (private language school) What it …

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We Bought a Geisha House! About Geisha House Atami | Japan Station 121 46:48

9M ago46:48

46:48

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 …

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Is "Suzume no Tojimari" BAD? (Dissecting Makoto Shinkai's Latest Movie) | Ichimon Japan 79 1:36:20

9M ago1:36:20

1:36:20

On this episode of Ichimon Japan we talk about Suzume no Tojimari, the latest film by the popular Japanese anime filmmaker Makoto Shinai. Topics Discussed How Suzume no Tojimari did int he box office in Japan How it ranks up to the revenue of other films What Suzume no Tojimari is about An overview of the story of Suzume no Tojimari The hidden mean…

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My 3 Worst Japanese Mistakes | Japan Station 120 16:26

10M ago16:26

16:26

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 spe…

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Tales from the Tokaido Road: About the Tokaido Challenge | Ichimon Japan 78 54:08

10M ago54:08

54:08

On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What was it like walking the Tokaido Road? Topics Discussed About the Tokaido Challenge About what it was like walking the Tokaido Road About the challenges of walking the Tokaido Road About what it was like walking from Kyoto to Tokyo About getting stopped by police in Kyoto About walking along the Shizuoka…

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Why there's a DOGE statue in Japan! | Japan Station 119 31:30

10M ago31:30

31:30

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 C…

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Happy New Year 2024! | Japan Station 118.5 18:02

11M ago18:02

18:02

Subscribe to the JapanKyo YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@japankyonews Watch the Tokaido Challenge video series Part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYU41Z0G4Uc&t=6s Part 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-1WTOptzYY&t=18s Part 3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMFnK5sN9mI&t=5s Tony Dot Vega X/Twitter https://twitter.com/thevegatony JapanKyo X/T…

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Japan's TOP 5 MASCOTS Ranked for 2023 | Ichimon Japan 78 40:33

11M ago40:33

40:33

On this episode of Ichimon Japan we cover what the top Japanese mascots (yurukyara) of 2023 plus a few other ones! Topics Discussed What the Yuruverse Grand Prix is (ゆるバースグランプリ２０２３年・Yurubāsu Grand Prix 2023) Who won the Yuruverse Grand Prix 20203 competition About the transition from the Yurukyara Grand Prix to the Yuruverse Grand Prix What the top…

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5 TIPS to Make Your Japan Trip GREAT!😊| Japan Station 118 25:50

12M ago25:50

25:50

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 …

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The STUPIDEST belief about Japanese sleeping habits EVER! (About Pillows in Japan) | Ichimon Japan 76 53:08

12M ago53:08

53:08

On this episode of Ichimon Japan we talk about the history of pillows in Japan and an absurd belief regarding the sleeping Topics Discussed About the history of pillows in Japan About early pillows in Japanese history About the evolution of pillows in Japan About pillows during the Edo Period About hakomakura (box pillows) About the oldest pillow i…

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MAID Massage in AKIHABARA: My Review | Japan Station 117 17:12

1y ago17:12

17:12

On this episode of Japan Station, I talk about what it was like getting a massage by a maid in Akihabara. Topics Discussed About Akihabara Maid Reflexology Felicie About what it was like getting massaged by a maid in Akihabara About how much it costs to get a massage by a maid in Akihabara About getting a foot massage by a maid in Akihabara About w…

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I Got HARASSED in Japan! | Japan Station 116 15:01

1y ago15:01

15:01

On this episode of Japan Station, I talk about the time I was harassed in Japan.. Topics Discussed Getting harassed in Japan How I dealt with being harassed at a Japanese train station 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 patr…

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I Walked 500 km from Kyoto to Tokyo and I'm Legally Blind... It Was CRAZY! | Japan Station 115 45:08

1y ago45:08

45:08

On this episode of Japan Station, I talk about my experience walking 500 km from Kyoto to Tokyo in September-October 2023. Check it out to learn about the Tokaido Challenge (a.k.a. the craziest adventure I've ever had in Japan). Topics Discussed What the Tōkaidō Challenge is What the Tōkaidō road is The many different Tōkaidō raods that exist When …

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How I Fell in Love with Japan (NEONshe) | Japan Station 114 34:09

1y ago34:09

34:09

On this episode of Japan Station, I talk to musician NEONshe about how she fell in love with Japan, how Japan inspired her music, her time in Japan, her upcoming move to Japan and more. Topics Discussed About NEONshe and her musical career NEONshe's time living in Japan How she became interested in Japan The Japanese music artists that have influen…

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10 Reasons You'll Hate Living in Japan. Really? | Japan Station 75 1:13:35

1y ago1:13:35

1:13:35

On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: 10 Reasons You'll Hate Living in Japan. Really? Topics Discussed Reasons why you may hate living in Japan No trash cans Why there are few public trash cans in Japan Where to find trash cans in Japan Whether it's rude to walk while eating or drinking in public in Japan Lack of soap in public restrooms Individ…

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Seeing Japan While Blind (Maud Rowell) | Japan Station 112 56:39

1y ago56:39

56:39

On this episode of Japan Station, I talk to Maud Rowell, a freelance journalist and writer who spent a year traveling around Japan. Topics Discussed About Maud Rowell About traveling around Japan as a person with a visual impairment About Blind Spot About becoming interested in Japan About getting a scholarship to travel around a Japan for a year A…

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Should you go to grad school for Japanese? | Ichimon Japan 74 49:00

1y ago49:00

49:00

On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: Should you go to grad school for Japanese? Topics Discussed About why we went to grad school Whether you should attend a Japanese focused graduate school program About Japanese linguistics programs The good and bad of doing a master's degree focused on Japanese linguistics About different fields within lingu…

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I'm Walking from Kyoto to Tokyo (And I'm Legally Blind) | Japan Station 112 29:30

1+ y ago29:30

29:30

On September 21st I'm starting something I'm calling the MAJISON Tokaido Challenge. Basically I'll be walking over 300 miles from Kyoto to Tokyo over the course of around 30 days. Watch the video to find out more about this crazy challenge and why I decided to do it. Topics Discussed About walking from Kyoto to Tokyo About walking the Tokaido About…

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She Learned Japanese By Being On Japanese TV (Jessica Gerrity) | Japan Station 111 52:10

1+ y ago52:10

52:10

Jessica Gerrity, a TV personality working in Japan, martial artist, pracitioner of kyudo (Japanese archery),and writer! Topics Discussed Jessica' work on Japanese TV How she became interested in Japan Why she first went to Japan How she got into the Japanese entertainment industry Working with SMAP Learning Japanese How being on TV helped her learn…

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What is it like moving in Japan? | Ichimon Japan 73 44:14

1+ y ago44:14

44:14

On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What is it like moving in Japan? Topics Discussed About what it's like moving in Japan When people in Japan usually move What it costs to move in Japan Why people in Japan usually move in March Expenses associated with moving in Japan About rent prices in Japan Rent subsidies for JET Program participants Set…

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Go To Japan NOW | Japan Station 110 32:38

1+ y ago32:38

32:38

On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Tony talks about his most recent trip to Japan and why you should go to Japan now. Topics Discussed Why you should go to Japan now The yen-dollar exchange rate Cheap yen About the Okubo and Shin Okubo area in Tokyo About Fuji-Q Highland About Team Lab Planets And much more Listen to Japan Station on [bt…

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Road Cycling in Japan & Life on the JET Programme (Zeb Ramsbotham) | Japan Station 109 1:06:59

1+ y ago1:06:59

1:06:59

On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, road cycling in Japan, life on the JET Programme and more with Zeb Ramsbotham. About Zeb Ramsbotham Zeb Ramsbotham is experienced road cyclist living in Japan. He competes in cycling events as part of the Japan Bicyclist Club Federation (JBCF). He is also currently on the JET Programme and along with hi…

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What is that snot bubble anime characters get when they sleep called? (Nose Related Japanese Expressions in Japanese) | Ichimon Japan 72 54:57

1+ y ago54:57

54:57

On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What is that snot bubble anime characters get when they sleep called? (Nose Expressions in Japanese) Topics Discussed About the snot bubbles seen in anime and video game characters from Japan when they are sleeping (鼻提灯, hanachō`chin) About nose related phrases & idioms in Japanese hana ga takai hana ga hiku…

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Researching Forgotten Japanese Archives: Translator & Researcher Eric Shahan | Japan Station 108 47:38

1+ y ago47:38

47:38

On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, independent researcher and translator Eric Shahan joins us to talk about his work translating forgotten Japanese books on topics like martial arts, tattoos, ropes, ninja and more. About Eric Shahan Eric Shahan is an independent translator of Japanese books on a variety of topics mainly Jujutsu, sword te…

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What is wasei eigo? (Funny "Japanese" English) | Ichimon Japan 71 41:18

1+ y ago41:18

41:18

On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What is wasei eigo? (Funny "Japanese" English) Topics Discussed What wasei eigo is About English sounding words made in Japan tenshon ga takai pākā How SNS is not English arubaito nōtopasokon buraindotacchi misu misesu rippukurīmu hocchikisu OL sararīman (salaryman) shīchikin interi haiso furonto hōmu chakku…

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Working as an Animator in Japan's Anime Industry (Kushagra Kushwaha) | Japan Station 107 1:03:54

1+ y ago1:03:54

1:03:54

On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Kushwagra Kushwaha, an animator working in Japan's anime industry tells us how he got to Japan, how he got his break in the Japanese anime industry, what it's like working as an anime animator in Japan and more. About Kushagra Kushwaha Kushwagra Kushwaha is a professional animator working in the anime i…

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Why is Japanese TV so bad? | Ichimon Japan 70 50:07

1+ y ago50:07

50:07

On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: Why is Japanese TV so bad? Topics Discussed Why Japanese TV is so "terrible" About Japanese variety TV shows How most TV around the world aren't remarkable How Japanese TV shows can be useful for watching TV How Japanese TV game shows are not crazy How the idea of Japanese game shows being crazy is not true …

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Extreme Weather in Japan (Storm Chaser James Reynolds) | Japan Station 106 50:18

1+ y ago50:18

50:18

On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, James Reynolds tells us about documenting extreme weather in Japan and around the world.. About James Reynolds James Reynolds is a professional storm chaser who spends his days documenting extreme weather events in Japan and around the world. Topics Discussed About moving to Japan and learning Japanese …

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What is the lesson of Urashima Taro? | Ichimon Japan 69 52:15

1+ y ago52:15

52:15

On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What is the lesson of Urashima Taro? Topics Discussed The story of Urashima Taro Discussing different versions of Urashima Taro About the mysterious box (tamatebako) seen in Urashima Taro How you shouldn't trust strange talking turtles The history of the story of Urashima Taro About the origins of Urashima T…

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Behind the Scenes at a Ryokan: Understanding Japanese Inns (Dr Chris McMorran | Japan Station 105 1:00:03

2y ago1:00:03

1:00:03

On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Dr. Chris McMorran talks about what it's like working at a rural ryokan (Japanese inn). About Dr. Chris McMorran Chris McMorran is Associate Professor of Japanese Studies at the National University of Singapore. He is a cultural geographer of contemporary Japan focusing on the geographies of home across…

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Is Weathering With You bad (About Tenki No Ko) | Ichimon Japan 68 1:22:57

2y ago1:22:57

1:22:57

On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: Is Weathering With You bad? (About Tenki No Ko) Topics Discussed The commercial success of Weathering With You/Tenki no Ko The cultural impact of Weathering With You/Tenki no Ko About the plot of Weathering With You/Tenki no Ko Overall impression of Weathering With You/Tenki no Ko The animation of Weathering…

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