Japan Station: Deep Dives into Japanese Culture, Language & Society

Arts & Culture Podcasts

Japan 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...

Episodes

The Virgin Mary inspired him to make a film in Japan

Tokyo is FED UP with tourists dumping their trash

What's it like being a fake priest in Japan? | Japan Station 209/Ichimon Japan 04

Why fans of the supernatural should visit Iwate Prefecture | Japan Station 208

Why life in Iwate is DIFFERENT! | Japan Station 207

A guide to MOVING in Japan | Japan Station 206/Ichimon Japan 73

He's walked 30,000+ km across Japan! | Japan Station 205

This Japanese pilgrimage should be more famous! A 5-day trip to the Kumano Kodō (plus crazy conbini socks) | Japan Station 204

The ORIGINS of "scammy" SAKURA | Japan Station 203

Why breakfast deals in Japan are CRAZY now | Japan Station 202

Akihabara is DYING? How Ikebukuro Became Japan's New Otaku Capital | Japan Station 201

Is Yamaguchi cursed to have"ugly" girls? (Places in Japan Known for "Beautiful" & "Ugly" Women) | Japan Station 200/Ichimon Japan 50

What is a shiūkata? (Age related Japanese words) | Japan Station 199

Why Akita women are so beautiful (and other info about life in Akita) | Japan Station 198

Why you should visit YAMAGATA! | Japan Station 197

How do Japanese names work? | Japan Station 196/Ichimon Japan 28

What the hell does "depakosu" mean? | Japan Station 195

Why life in Aomori is so DIFFERENT | Japan Station 194

The CRAZIEST Taishō era slang EXPLAINED! | Japan Station 193

10 Reasons You'll Hate Living in Japan. Really? | Japan Station 192