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Japan Station

Discover Japan through conversations with fascinating people.

Every episode host Tony Vega is joined by a guest to talk about all aspects of Japan, including the Japanese language, history, Japanese pop culture, food, anime, manga, movies, music, comedy, the impact of Japanese culture around the world, underground social movements, social issues in Japan, and much more.

Episodes are released on the first of every month. Bonus episodes are regularly released on the fifteenth of the month.

For the full show notes visit www.japanstationpodcast.com.
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He went to Japan to DESIGN FONTS?! (Daniel Kaihatsu) | Japan Station 176

By Tony R. Vega
5 days ago
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On this episode of Japan Station, we’re talking about the history of font design in Japan, the history of the Nintendo font and how …

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What’s so scary about the hour of the ox? (About Ushi no Koku Mairi) | Japan Station 175/Ichimon Japan 21

By Tony R. Vega
2 weeks ago
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This is a rebroadcast of Ichimon Japan episode 21. Today’s Question On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What’s so scary about the …

Japanese, Japan Station, Podcasts

Kaze 風 vs Kaze 風邪! What’s the difference?! | Japan Station 174

By Tony R. Vega
3 weeks ago
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On this episode of Japan Station, we’re talking about the difference between the Japanese word kaze (cold, 風邪) and kaze (wind, 風). Why do they share the same …

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What to know BEFORE you move to Japan: SIM cards, phone numbers & more (Mobal CEO Declan Somers) | Japan Station 173

By Tony R. Vega
4 weeks ago
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On this episode of Japan Station, we’re talking about some of the annoying things people have to deal with when moving to Japan. Our …

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He SURVIVED a BEAR encouner in Japan! Talking about hiking in Tohoku with GoNorth Japan | Japan Station 172

By Tony R. Vega
August 20, 2025
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On this episode of Japan Station, we’re talking to Quinlan from the GoNorth Japan YouTube channel about surviving a bear encounter in Japan, hiking …

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Tales from the Tokaido Road: About the Tokaido Challenge | Japan Station 171/Ichimon Japan 78

By Tony R. Vega
August 14, 2025
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On this episode of Japan Station we ask: What was it like walking the Tokaido Road? NOTE: This is a re-broadcast of episode 78 of …

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DON’T do these 8 things on trains in JAPAN! | Japan Station 170

By Tony R. Vega
August 6, 2025
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On this episode of Japan Station, we’re talking about train etiquette in Japan. We’re covering a recent Japanese survey that lists the 8 most …

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What is “PLUS ALPHA?” The Meaning & Origin of the Japanese term purasu arufa/プラスアルファ | Japan Station 161

By Tony R. Vega
August 1, 2025
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On this episode of Japan Station, I break down what the Japanese term “plus alpha” (purasu arufa/プラスアルファ) means and its possible origins. 👉Topics Discussed …

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Shikoku’s 88 Temple Pligrimmage: What You Should KNOW (Kevin Tarpey) | Japan Station 169

By Tony R. Vega
August 1, 2025
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On this episode of Japan Station, Kevin Tarpey joins us to talk about what it was like doing Shikoku’s famous 88 Temple Pilgrimmage and …

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She moved to this Japanese island to FARM INDIGO?! (Sally Hancox of AiAii) | Japan Station 168

By Tony R. Vega
July 21, 2025
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On this episode of Japan Station, we learn about traditional Japanese indigo dyeing from Sally Hancox, one of the co-owners of AiAii Worshop & …

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How Japanese scandals EXPLODE! (Igor Prusa) | Japan Station 167

By Tony R. Vega
July 16, 2025
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On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about scandals in Japan. My guest Dr. Igor Prusa tells about how scandals in Japan work, …

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Why do Japanese train stations do that? | Japan Station 166/Ichimon Japan 03

By Tony R. Vega
July 8, 2025
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This episode was originally released as episode 3 of the Ichimon Japan podcast. Today’s Question On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: Why do Japanese …

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