Japan Station: Deep Dives into Japanese Culture, Language & Society
JapanKyo.comJapan Station helps you understand Japanese culture, language, and society on a deeper level. Hosted by The Anime Linguist, Tony R. Vega, the show features expert interviews and deep dives into topics you won't find anywhere else—sometimes with ridiculous tangents. Each episode dives into everything from Japanese language and linguistics to history, food, travel, and pop culture. You'll also hear ... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 244 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Places & TravelEducationLanguage LearningSociety & Culture | |||
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On this episode of Japan Station, we're talking about my upcoming long distance walking challenges and the event I'll be holding at Pintology in Tokyo On November 15th, 2026.
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• About the Izumo Challenge
• About the Chichibu ... more
On this episode of Japan Station, we're talking about the emergence of a new slang term used to describe people who walk abnormally long distances/long amounts of time.
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• What does Inō Tadataka kaiwai mean? (伊能忠敬界隈)
• Who In... more
On this episode of Japan Station, Lesley Chan Downer tells us about what it was like walking and hitchiking through the Tohoku area in the '80s while recreating Matsuo Basho's most famous journey.
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• About moving to Japan in t... more
This is a rebroadcast of an episode of Ichimon Japan that was originally released 4/12/2020.
Today's Question On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What's better: rural life or city life in Japan?
Topics Discussed • The pros and cons of livin... more
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- Superficial
I started to follow the podcast to learn about Japanese culturre and was disappointed by the quality, no thorough review, no fact check … a lot of blabla based on wikipedia findings and vague sources
Apple Podcasts1JuieEsther
Switzerlanda year ago Thanks for shining a light on such an important issue in Japan & everywhere ? it's more about just rape, law or inequality it's about basic human decency, respect and justice - I'll read the book even if it's hard
Podcast Addict5 years agojjwalshThanks for shining a light on such an important issue in Japan & everywhere 🥰 it's more about just rape, law or inequality it's about basic human decency, respect and justice - I'll read the book even if it's hard
Podcast Addict55 years agojjwalsh- Stop making sounds while your guests are speaking!
It was hard even to give this 2 stars, in that the podcast is unlistenable due to the host making about 2 to 3 “mmm” noises every sentence his guests speaks. It’s effectively distracting to both the listener and the guests (as you can hear them frequently pause and almost loose track of what they were saying). Imagine a buttery voiced yoda constantly “mmm”ing throughout the interviews. It’s awful! Stop it! If the host can break this habit, it will be a fantastic podcast with very interesting top... more
Apple Podcasts2Minami Shou
United States5 years ago - Amazing talks
This is such an amazing podcasts it offers something different than the typical japan themed podcasts out there. The talks are diverse and cover a ton of different topics from foreign manga creators to Japanese cuisine inspired chefs. Antonio is a very pleasant interviewer and let’s his guests freely talk about their story without much interjection which is great
Apple Podcasts5CvltvreUnited States5 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #62 |  Australia/Society & Culture/Places & Travel |
Apple Podcasts | #131 |  Germany/Society & Culture/Places & Travel |
Apple Podcasts | #52 |  Singapore/Society & Culture/Places & Travel |
Apple Podcasts | #56 |  Japan/Society & Culture/Places & Travel |
Apple Podcasts | #64 |  Finland/Society & Culture/Places & Travel |
Apple Podcasts | #70 |  New Zealand/Society & Culture/Places & Travel |
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A deep-dives oriented show exploring Japanese culture, language, history, food, travel, and pop culture through expert interviews and on-the-ground reportage. Episodes often blend linguistic nuance with cultural context, featuring guests who illuminate topics from slang and education to regional cuisines and foreign experiences in Japan. The host brings accessible analysis, thoughtful questions, and a sense of curiosity that invites listeners to learn practical language tips, travel insights, and cultural perspectives, often with engaging storytelling and humor. Noteworthy is the commitment to accessibility and a distinctive lens on language and society that may appeal to learners, expats, and culture enthusiasts alike.
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