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The Tale of Genji Explained (Dr. Lynne Miyake) | Japan Station 13401 Sep 202400:53:49

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 manga adaptations of The Tale of Genji
  • About the manga II ne, Hikaru Genji
  • About what is so interesting about The Tale of Genji
  • About how The Tale of Genji is taught in schools in Japan
  • About the versions of The Tale of Genji that are cleaned up and adapted for children
  • About tourist sites related to The Tale of Genji
  • About Dr. Lynne Miyake's book: The Tale of Genji through Contenporary Manga
  • And more!
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10 Words Only in Japanese DEBUNKED?! | Japan Station 13321 Aug 202400:58:37

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

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  • 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 kanji in Japanese
  • What shinrinyoku means
  • Whats tsundoku means
  • What irusu means
  • What konbi means
  • What kogarashi means
  • What betsubara means
  • What kuchisamishii means
  • What tatemae means
  • What macchipompu means
  • And more!
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  • Here's the 11 words we discussed in this episode:
    • 木洩れ日 : 木漏れ日; 木洩れ日; 木漏れ陽; 木洩れ陽 【こもれび】 (n) sunlight filtering through trees
    • 雲海 【うんかい】 (n) sea of clouds
    • 森林浴 【しんりんよく】 (n) forest bathing; forest therapy; peaceful walk through the woods for health benefits
    • 積読 : 積ん読(P); 積読; つん読 【つんどく】 (n,vs) (1) buying books and not reading them; stockpiling books; tsundoku; (n) (2) books bought but not read
    • 居留守 【いるす】 (n) pretending to be out
    • 甘美 【かんび】 (adj-na,n) (1) sweet (taste); luscious; (adj-na,n) (2) sweet (melody, dream, etc.); delightful; pleasant; mellow; mellifluous
    • 木枯らし : 木枯らし(P); 木枯し(P); 凩; 木枯 【こがらし】 (n) cold wintry wind
    • 別腹 【べつばら】 (n) dessert stomach; having room for dessert despite being full
    • 口寂しい : 口寂しい; 口淋しい 【くちさびしい; くちざみしい; くちさみしい】 (adj-i) craving for food, a cigarette, etc.; longing to have something in one's mouth
    • 建前 : 建前(P); 建て前(P); 立前; 立て前 【たてまえ】 (n) (1) (See 本音) face; official stance; public position or attitude (as opposed to private thoughts); (n) (2) (建前, 建て前 only) ceremony for the erection of the framework of a house
    • マッチポンプ : マッチポンプ; マッチ・ポンプ (n) (in ref. to lighting a match and then putting it out with a water pump) stirring up trouble in order to get credit for resolving it (wasei: match, wasei: pomp); profiting from solving problems created by oneself
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The Real Reason I Walked from Kyoto to Tokyo | Japan Station 12415 Apr 202400:19:37

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 impaired community by walking from Kyoto to Tokyo
  • And more!
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Why Learning Japanese is POINTLESS (for most..) | Japan Station 12308 Apr 202400:15:58

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!
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How Akira Toriyama Changed the World & My Life | Japan Station 12201 Apr 202400:17:20

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 Ball franchise around the world
  • About discovering Dragon Ball in Peru
  • And more!
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We Bought a Geisha House! About Geisha House Atami | Japan Station 12101 Mar 202400:46:48

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 Japan
  • What you should be aware of before you try to buy a house in Japan
  • What can be annoying about buying an old house in Japan
  • What you can expect when you visit Geisha House Atami
  • And much more
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My 3 Worst Japanese Mistakes | Japan Station 12001 Feb 202400:16:26

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 speaking Japanese
  • About the word toire
  • And much more
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Why there's a DOGE statue in Japan! | Japan Station 11915 Jan 202400:31:30

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 City in Chiba Prefecture near Narita Airport
  • About how the creation of the Doge statue was funded
  • How the Own the Doge organization created the bronze Doge statue
  • About connecting and communicating with the mayor of Sakura City in Chiba Prefecture
  • About the Own the Doge organization
  • About Atsuko Sato
  • About auctioning off the couch seen in the original photo used in the Doge meme
  • About the big unveiling ceremony of the Doge statue in November of 2023
  • About John Monarch's (creator of the Doge meme) role in the Own the Doge and Bronze Doge pprojects
  • And much more
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Happy New Year 2024! | Japan Station 118.502 Jan 202400:18:02

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5 TIPS to Make Your Japan Trip GREAT!😊| Japan Station 11801 Dec 202300:25:50

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 tour can help you enjoy your trip in Japan even more
  • 5 tips you should keep in mind when preparing to travel to Japan
  • And much more
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MAID Massage in AKIHABARA: My Review | Japan Station 11716 Nov 202300:17:12

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 whether you should get a massage by a maid in Akihabara
  • And much more
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I Got HARASSED in Japan! | Japan Station 11609 Nov 202300:15:01

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
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The Weak Yen & Rural Japan: Why They Matter | Japan Station 13201 Aug 202400:56:46

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 (enyasu, 円安)
  • How the weak Japanese yen negatively impacts Japan
  • About inflation and stagflation in Japan
  • About the relationship between low wages, the weak Japanese yen and brain drain in Japan
  • Job prospects for young people in Japan
  • About Niyodogawa
  • About Shikoku and efforts being made to revitalize areas of Niyodogawa, Ehime
  • About Muka Brewing Company
  • And more!
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I Walked 500 km from Kyoto to Tokyo and I'm Legally Blind... It Was CRAZY! | Japan Station 11503 Nov 202300:45:08

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 I started walking
  • How long it took to walk from Kyoto to Tokyo
  • The difficulties I had to face while walking the Tōkaidō
  • The parts of the Tōkaidō I had to omit
  • The difficult areas of the Tōkaidō road
  • About the Hakone area of the Tōkaidō road (Kyū Tōkaidō/Kyūkaidō)
  • About getting lost
  • About the 53 stations/post towns of the Tōkaidō
  • About the famous series of woodblock prints depicting the 53 stations of the Tōkaidō
  • The usual amount I would walk on any given day while walking from Kyoto to Tokyo
  • About getting lost in the middle of some rice fields in rural Japan
  • About walking through a tunnel in Kyoto
  • About getting stopped by police in Japan
  • About falling down in Mishima
  • How helpful people were
  • About the excellent customer service I experienced
  • What I ate during my walk from Kyoto to Tokyo
  • Where I stayed/slept while walking from Kyoto to Tokyo
  • About the difficulties of trying to find food on my own
  • About the weather
  • About the arriving in Nihonbashi in Tokyo
  • About the party I held at Pintology Tokyo
  • About meeting Kuro
  • About the coastline between Shizuoka City and Yaizu
  • Why I do what I do
  • And much more
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How I Fell in Love with Japan (NEONshe) | Japan Station 11401 Nov 202300:34:09

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 influenced NEONshe
  • Perfumre, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, Nakata Yasutaka
  • About NEONshe's first album J-POP
  • The inspiration for NEONshe's song Osaka Child
  • About NEONshe's upcoming move to Kyoto
  • And much more
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Seeing Japan While Blind (Maud Rowell) | Japan Station 11201 Sep 202300:56:39

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
  • About visiting Hachijojima (青ヶ島) and Aogashima
  • About public transportation in Japan
  • About tactile paving/yellow braille blocks
  • About accessibility for the blind in Japan
  • About doing the 88 Temple Pilgrimmage in Shikoku
  • And much more
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I'm Walking from Kyoto to Tokyo (And I'm Legally Blind) | Japan Station 11216 Aug 202300:29:30

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 the MAJISON Tokaido Challenge
  • About MAJISON
  • And much more
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She Learned Japanese By Being On Japanese TV (Jessica Gerrity) | Japan Station 11107 Aug 202300:52:10

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 Japanese
  • The behind the scenes of Japanese TV About how Japanese TV is scripted
  • The good and bad on working on Japanese TV
  • About kyudo (Japanese archery)
  • How much it costs to get into kyudo
  • About yabusame (horseback archery) Places to do horseback archery in Japan
  • About her work as a writer focusing on archery and martial arts
  • And much more
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Go To Japan NOW | Japan Station 11001 Jul 202300:32:38

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

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Road Cycling in Japan & Life on the JET Programme (Zeb Ramsbotham) | Japan Station 10901 Jun 202301:06:59

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 his wife produces the Japan-focused podcast Rambling Ramsbothams.

Topics Discussed

  • Zeb's interest in Japan
  • What road cycling is
  • About road cycling in Japan
  • What it's like competing in the Japan Bicyclist Club Federation (JBCF)
  • About cycling around Japan
  • About the benefits of seeing Japan on bicycle
  • About the JET Programme
  • What it's like getting into the JET Programme
  • The unique aspects of getting to see Japan via the JET Programme
  • And much more
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Researching Forgotten Japanese Archives: Translator & Researcher Eric Shahan | Japan Station 10801 May 202300:47:38

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 techniques, police manuals, Karate, Ninja related, travel guides, Edo Era Manga, rope binding, tattooing in all areas of Japan and Seppuku.

Topics Discussed

  • About how Eric learning Japanese
  • Tips for people studying Japanese
  • How Eric got started in translation
  • The first book he translated
  • About the history of tattoos in Okinawa
  • About tattoos as punishment in Japan
  • What it's like translating old Japanese books
  • About Japanese rope techniques
  • And much more!
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Working as an Animator in Japan's Anime Industry (Kushagra Kushwaha) | Japan Station 10701 Apr 202301:03:54

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 industry in Japan. He has worked on well known shows like Yowamushi Pedal, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Danmachi, YuGiOh and more. Topics Discussed

  • Kushwagra's interest in animation and Japan
  • How Kushawagra went about studying Japanese
  • About how Kushwagra broke into the animation industry in Japan
  • The low wages in the anime industry in Japan
  • The challenges of working in the anime industry in Japan
  • The various anime Kushwagra has worked on
  • The changing style of anime in Japana nd it's trend towards uniformity
  • About working on JoJo's Bizarre Adventure as an animator
  • Advice for people hoping to work as animators in Japan's anime industry
  • And much more!
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Extreme Weather in Japan (Storm Chaser James Reynolds) | Japan Station 10601 Mar 202300:50:18

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
  • How James Reynolds got started chasing storms and documenting extreme weather in Japan
  • Extreme floods in Kyushu
  • Typhoons in Japan
  • Extreme weather in the Ryukyu Islands/Okinawa
  • The architecture in Okinawa and how it holds up against in extreme weather
  • Landslides and flash floods in Kyushu
  • The extreme cold and snow conditions seen in Japan in January of 2023
  • The large amounts of snow some areas of Japan get
  • Covering Japan's most active volcano Sakurajima in Kagoshima
  • Covering volcanoes in Indonesia
  • Covering the 2011 Tohoku earthquake & tsunami
  • About traveling
  • About James' YouTube channel
  • And much more!
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Japan's UNBELIEVABLE DOG Pilgrimages | Japan Station 13121 Jul 202400:30:54

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 the story of Shiro the dog from Fukushima who supposedly traveled to Ise Shrine and back
  • About Ise Jingu
  • About the Ise Pilgrimage
  • How likely it is that dogs in Japan actually went on religious pilgrimages
  • About okage inu
  • About the statue of Shiro the dog in Junenji Temple in Sukakawa City, Fukushima Prefecture(福島県須賀川市池上町・十念寺)
  • About Shiro's owner Ishihara Sadaemon Tsunashige (市原貞右衛門綱稠)
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  • And more!
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Behind the Scenes at a Ryokan: Understanding Japanese Inns (Dr Chris McMorran | Japan Station 10501 Feb 202301:00:03

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 scale, from the body to the nation. He is the author of Ryokan: Mobilizing Hospitality in Rural Japan (University of Hawai'i Press), an ethnography of a Japanese inn, based on twelve months spent scrubbing baths, washing dishes, and making guests feel at home in Kurokawa Onsen. He also researches tourism, disasters, gendered labor, area studies, field-based learning, and popular culture, including as co-editor of Teaching Japanese Popular Culture. Finally, Chris co-produces the Home on the Dot podcast with NUS students. The podcast explores the complex spaces and meanings of home in Singapore, through the lives of young people. Topics Discussed

  • About Dr. Thomas Baudinette's interest in Japan and research
  • About ryokan (Japanese inns)
  • About what it's like to work at a ryokan
  • About the tasks expected of a ryokan employee
  • About who works at ryokans
  • About genered labor at ryokan
  • Whether you should leave a tip at a ryokan
  • And much more!
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Inside Shinjuku Ni-chōme, Japanese Gay Media & More (Dr. Thomas Baudinette) | Japan Station 10401 Jan 202300:59:53

On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Dr Thomas Baudinette talks about Shinjuku's Ni-chome district and Japanese media as it relates to queer individuals/gay men in Japan.

About Dr. Thomas Baudinette Dr. Thomas Baudinette is Senior Lecturer in Japanese and International Studies in the Department of Media, Communications, Creative Arts, Languages and Literatures at Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia. He is a cultural anthropologist whose work has explored consumption of popular culture among queer communities in Japan, Mainland China, Thailand, and the Philippines. He has a particular interest in the transnational spread of Japanese queer popular culture and its impacts on conceptualisations of gender and sexuality. He also investigates K-pop fandom in Japan and Australia. He is also the author of the book Regimes of Desire: Young Gay Men, Media, and Masculinity in Tokyo. Topics Discussed

  • About Dr. Thomas Baudinette's interest in Japan and research
  • About Regimes of Desire: Young Gay Men, Media, and Masculinity in Tokyo (Volume 93) (Michigan Monograph Series in Japanese Studies)
  • About Shinjuku's No-chome district
  • About researching depictions of queer individuals and gay men in Japanese media (tarento)
  • About the social pressure experienced by gay men in Japan
  • About Johnny's & Associates
  • And much more!
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The Okinawa Cheese Guy: Discussing Cheesemaking w. John Davis | Japan Station 10301 Dec 202200:42:34

On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Tony talks to John David, a cheesemaker living in Okinawa, Japan.

About John Davis John Davis is a cheesemaker living in Okinawa, Japan. He operates okicheese.com. Topics Discussed

  • About moving to Japan and trying to find a job teaching English in Japan
  • About why John Davis started making cheese in Okinawa
  • About the Okinawa inspired cheeses John Davis makes
  • The weather in Sapporo
  • Sapporo's milk
  • A simple cheese recipe
  • Experiences teaching Egnlish in Japan
  • About learning the Japanese language
  • The cost of milk in Okinawa
  • About experimenting with cheese
  • About finding good places to film in Japan
  • About filming bears in Hokkaido
  • About getting footage of the monkey queen in Oita
  • Funny/memorable trail cam videos
  • Places to hike in Fukuoka
  • And much more!
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Japan Nature Caught On Camera! A Chat w Japan Trail Cam | Japan Station 10215 Nov 202200:41:05

On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, we talk to Wombat, one of the creators of Japan Trail Cam.

About Wuon-Gean Ho Wombat spends his day in Kyushu hiking and setting trail cams in order to capture footage for the YouTube channle channel/Twitter/Instagram account Japan Trail Cam. Topics Discussed

  • Wombats in Hawaii
  • How Japan Trail Cam got started
  • About capturing nature footage in Japan
  • What animals tend to be roaming the wild in Japan
  • About the process of leaving trail cams in the Japanese wilderness
  • Where Japan Trail Cam places their cameras
  • About finding good places to film in Japan
  • About filming bears in Hokkaido
  • About getting footage of the monkey queen in Oita
  • Funny/memorable trail cam videos
  • Places to hike in Fukuoka
  • And much more!
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How I Became a Printmaker: A Chat w. Wuon-Gean Ho | Japan Station 10101 Nov 202200:53:58

On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, printmaker Wuon-Gean Ho joins us to talk about her time living and studying in Japan, printmaking, ukiyoe and more.

About Wuon-Gean Ho Wuon-Gean Ho is an accomplished printmaker and is currently a Research Associate at the University of the West England's Center for Print Research. Topics Discussed

  • About spending time in Kagoshima as part of the JET Programme
  • Studying veterinary medicine
  • Getting the Monbukagakusho Scholarship and studying in Japan
  • Studying under printmaker Akira Kurosaki
  • About making prints inspired by Wuon-Gean Ho's time studying verinarian medicine
  • Learning how to make woodblock prints in Japan
  • About learning Japanese while in Japan
  • About the process of making a woodblock print
  • About tacit knowledge as it relates to woodblock printmaking
  • About the gomazuri technique in printmaking
  • Documenting printmaking techniques
  • About the bokashi effect in woodblock printmaking
  • About some of Wuon-Gean Ho's favorite ukiyo-e woodblock print artists
  • About the Honolulu Museum of Art's woodblcok print collection
  • About Wuon-Gean Ho's printmaking workshops and general work
  • And much more!
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100０He Started a Craft Beer Bar in Tokyo, Here's How (Kyle Broyles of Pintology)15 Oct 202200:57:37

On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Kyle Broyles of Pintology in Tokyo tells us about the process of starting and running a craft beer in Tokyo. Plus we celebrate episode 100 of Japan Station!

About Kyle Broyles Kyle Broyles helps his wife run Pintology, a craft beer bar near Shinjuku in Tokyo. Kyle is also known as one of the guys behind the Tokyo Splosion podcast and the Hard Officers YouTube channel. Topics Discussed

  • About JapanKyo Docs
  • About the recently opened craft beer bar Pintology in Sasazuka, Tokyo
  • The story behind Pintology
  • About the process of opening a bar in Tokyo
  • About Tap & Growler in Shimokitazawa
  • About building the interior of a craft beer bar
  • About how easy and cheap it is to get a liquor license in Tokyo, Japan
  • About getting a liquor serving license in Japan
  • How people in Japan may be drinking less alcohol
  • About cheese in Japan
  • About John the cheese guy in Okinawa
  • About events at Pintology
  • About the Sasazuka area in Shibuya, Tokyo
  • And much more!
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You can find Pintology Craft Beer and Whisky at:

〒151-0073 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Sasazuka, 1 Chome−33−10

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99 How a Kyoto Hotel Survived Japan's Entry Ban: Winston Chu, Co-Founder of Wayfarer Hotels)01 Oct 202200:47:42

On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Winston Chu, CEO & co-founder of Wayfarer, talks about his interest in Japan and how

About Winston Chu Winston Chu is the CEO & co-founder of Wayfarer. Wayfarer currently operates three hotels in Kyoto with plans to expand other cities, including Osaka and Tokyo. Topics Discussed

  • How Winston got interested in Japan and anime
  • About watching anime and playing video games from Japan
  • About traveling to Japan
  • Why people become interested in Japan
  • About Wayfarer Hotels
  • About what distinguishes Wayfarer Hotels
  • The story behind Wayfarer Hotels
  • About Japanese hotels
  • About Japan's archaic hotel infrastructure
  • About the high turnover rate in Japan's hotel industry
  • The impace of COVID on the travel industry
  • About moving to Japan during the coronavirus pandemic
  • About starting a hotel in Japan as the COVID19 pandemic began
  • What it was like living and working in a hotel in Kyoto during the pandemic
  • Ways to make running a hotel more efficiently
  • Japan reopening its borders to foreing travelers
  • About the city of Kyoto
  • About learning Japanese
  • And much more!
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98 Tokyo Kitchen Stories: A Chat w Chef Brendan Liew15 Sep 202200:41:30

On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Chef Brendan Liew talks about his experiences working as a chef in Japan, Japanese cuisine and his new cookbook Tokyo Up Late.

About Brendan Liew Brendan Liew spent time at the three-Michelin-starred Nihonryori Ryugin in Roppongi, Tokyo, and Hong Kong, and studied the art of ramen-making in Japan before delving into kappo and modern kaiseki cuisine. In Melbourne, he has worked at Kappo and Supernormal, had a pop-up cafe, Chotto, and is currently at Minamishima. He has travelled extensively through Japan's countryside and major cities to explore, learn, and live Japan's culture and cuisine. Topics Discussed

  • Brendan Liew's first visit to Japan
  • Food in Japan
  • How Brendan Liew was able to get a job in a French cuisine restaurant in Japan
  • About Brendan Liew's experiences working in a restaurant in Japan
  • The hierarchy in Japanese restaurant kitchens
  • About learning to make ramen in Japan
  • About ramen broth
  • About sushi chefs and the training of sushi chefs in Japan
  • Japanese language in the kitchen
  • About kaiseki vs kappo
  • About the book Tokyo Up Late
  • About going out for drinks after work in Japan
  • About makanai
  • About korokke
  • And much more!

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Unfortunately, it does not appear that Chef Liew's other book is available for purchase on Amazon.

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97 Breaking Down Kamen Rider & Super Sentai (Power Rangers) w. Sophia Staite01 Sep 202200:52:27

On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, we're diving into the fun world of Kamen Rider and Super Sentai so get ready to strike your favorite henshin pose and learn a thing or two about the fascinating world of Japan's transforming heroes!

About Sophia Staite Sophia Staite is a PhD candidate at the University of Tasmania. Her current research focuses on Kamen Rider and Super Sentai (Power Rangers). Topics Discussed

  • About how the live action TV show Kamen Rider was adapted into English
  • The popularity of Kamen Rider and why it is not as popular as Power Rangers in the English speaking world
  • The prevalence of Kamen Rider in Japan
  • The lack of literature on Kamen Rider in Egnlish
  • Liver action super sentai shows
  • About the super sentai & Kamen Rider poses and their origin
  • About Kamen Rider Black
  • About Saban's Masked Rider, the English adaptation of Kamen Rider
  • About the Kamen Rider and Mighty Morphin Power Rangers crossover
  • The differences between Kamen Rider and super sentai (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers)
  • The overarching theme and tone that runs throughout the Kamen Rider franchise
  • The poor reception of Masked Rider
  • Steve Wang's Kamen Rider adaptation
  • Gender and Kamen Rider
  • Odagiri Jo's role in Kamen Rider
  • Kamen Rider's BL phase
  • The Odagiri effect 
  • About Kamen Rider Dragon Knight
  • The different ways kids play (henshin poses/weapons)
  • Henshin pose competitions
  • About the movie Shin Kamen Rider
  • About Shin Kamen Rider's focus on cults/new religions
  • And much more!
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96 Experiencing Rural Japan: A Chat w Prairie Stuart Wolff of Mirukashi Salon15 Aug 202200:41:49

On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, we're talking about life in rural Saga Prefecture and a new travel experience that allows people to experience some of the wonderful things rual Saga Prefecture has to offer.

About Prairie Stuart Wolff Prairie Stuart Wolff is a photographer and writer living in the town of Mirukashi in Saga Prefecture. She runs the blog Cultivated Days and the new tour program Mirukashi Salon. Topics Discussed

  • About Mirukashi in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture
  • About pottery and Karatsu
  • Why Prairie Stuart Wolff  moved to Mirukashi in Saga Prefecture
  • About becoming used to life in Japan
  • About learning Japanese
  • On interviewing locals in Japan
  • On cooking and experiencing food in Japan
  • Food in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture
  • About the Cultivated Days website
  • About running travel tours in Japan
  • About Mirukashi Salon
  • About the Mirukashi Salon itineraries
  • The increase and decrease in travelers to Japan
  • Traveling to Saga Prefecture
  • And much more!
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MY NEXT BIG ADVENTURE! The Miyajima Challenge Explained! | Japan Station 13002 Jul 202400:16:26

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 awareness of the blind and visually impaired
  • About the sponsors of the Miyajima Challenge
  • When the Miyajima Challenge will start
  • About a meet up at Pintology Tokyo
  • And more!
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95 Localizing Japanese Video Games (Mel Ok of Ace Honyaku)01 Aug 202200:49:10

On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Japanese to English translator/localizer Mel Ok tells about localizing Japanese video games and how he got into the translation/localization industry.

About Mel Ok Mel Ok is a translator/localizer of Japanese video games and heads the translation/localization company Ace Honyaku. Topics Discussed

  • The Japanese population in Hawaii
  • Studying Japanese linguistics
  • About doing play testing for video games
  • Doing the Japanese QA for Halo 2
  • On getting to Japan and trying to get into the JET Program
  • On transitioning into the translation & localization industry
  • On starting a translation company in Japan
  • On how the translation & localization process for video games works
  • On dealing with ambiguities in texts
  • On dealing with new IP
  • On translating The World Is Your Weapon
  • On how long it can take to translate a game
  • The difficulty of finding good translators
  • On translation tests
  • Advice for aspiring translators/localizers
  • About Tottori
  • And much more!

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94 Japan's Digital Economy: On Women & Labor in the Digital Age (Dr. Gabriella Lukacs)15 Jul 202200:53:02

On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Dr. Gabriella Lukacs joins us to talk about some early internet history in Japan and the role of women in Japan's digital economy.

About Dr. Gabriella Lukacs Dr. Gabriella Lukacs is a professor in the department of Anthropology at the University of Pittsburgh and the author of the book Invisibility by Design: Women and Labor in Japan's Digital Economy. Topics Discussed

  • About the book Invisibility by Design
  • How Dr. Lukacs got interested in researching women and digital labor in Japan
  • Tech and digital economy trends in Japan
  • Mixi & Nico Nico Douga
  • The rise & fall of Japanese ell phones
  • About the rise of "girly photography" in the 90s
  • About Hiromix
  • About Net Idols (netto aidoru)
  • About the rise of blogs and blogging platofrms in Japan
  • About the bijin trader boom (female day traders)
  • How women were marketed as financially savvy and excellent day traders
  • Labor and the digital economy in general
  • And much more!
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93 Kitano Takeshi, Zatoichi & Japanese Movies (Dr. Jonathan Wroot)01 Jul 202201:23:40

On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Dr. Jonathan Wroot tells us about the movies of Ktano Takeshi, the fascinating history of the Zatoichi films, and more..

About Dr. Jonathan Wroot Dr. Jonathan Wroot is a senior lecturer in Film Studies at the University of Greenwich and the author of the book The Paths of Zatoichi: The Global Influence of the Blind Swordsman. Topics Discussed

  • About the boom in Japanese films in the early to mid 2000s
  • About Kitano Takeshi and his films
  • On studying Asian cinema
  • About Kitano Takeshi's Violent Cop
  • About Kitano Takeshi's remake of Zatoichi
  • About the Zatoichi films and their history
  • Jidaigeki vs chanbara
  • About the influence of Zatoichi on film and pop culture around the world
  • The influence of Zatoichi on Daredevil
  • About Shintaro Katsu
  • About some of the differences int he Zatoichi films
  • The Zatoichi TV show
  • The original Zatoichi short story in which Zatoichi first appears
  • The crazy finale of the Zatoichi film directed by Hiroshi Teshigahara
  • About dubs and subtitling
  • Voice actors in Japan that always do the same voices of Western actors
  • Crazy Japanese commercials featuring Western celebrities
  • And much more!
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To pick up a copy of The Paths of Zatoichi, you can use the link below. Remember to use the discount code LXFANDF30 to get 30% off (valid until the end of 2022).

The link below is for the list of blog articles about Dr. Wroot's experience watching 30 Zatoichi films in 30 days.

Here is Dr. Wroot's ranking of the Zatoichi films.

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Transmissions from Hawaii: Kauai's Wild Chickens15 Jun 202200:47:25

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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/transmissions-from-hawaii/id1540385139

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92 Banzai Babe Ruth: Discussing Japanese Baseball History w. Robert Fitts31 May 202200:48:36

On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, we're joined by baseball historian and expert on all things Japanese baseball Robert Fits.

About Robert Fitts Robert Fitts is a baseball historian and expert ont he history of Japanese baseball. He has written numerous books on Japanese baseball including Banzai Babe Ruth: Baseball, Espionage, and Assissination During the 1934 Tour of Japan. Topics Discussed
  • How Robert Fitts got interested in baseball
  • How Robert Fitts became interested in Japanese baseball
  • Robert Fitts' first trip to Japan and first experience at a Japanese baseball game
  • About Remembering Japanese Baseball, Robert Fitts' first book on Japanese baseball
  • About selling Japanese baseball cards on ebay in 1999
  • About Wally Yonamine
  • About the book Banzai Babe Ruth
  • About Babe Ruth's 1934 18 game Japan tour and the history behind it
  • About Moe Berg and the possibility that he was conducting espoionage during Babe Ruth's Japan tour
  • About Babe Ruth's popularity in Japan
  • About Babe Ruth's affinity for Japan
  • About the history of Japanese baseball cards
  • About the book An Illustrated Introduction to Japanese Baseball Cards
  • About the baseball card market in Japan
  • About the Japanese pitcher Eiji Sawamura
  • About the upcoming book The Pioneers of Japanese American Baseball
  • And much more!
91 Backstage with MIYAVI15 May 202200:17:08

On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Tony talks to guitarist/actor/humanitarian Miyavi.

About Miyavi

Miyavi is a guitarist, musician, actor and humanitarian. He is particularly well known for his charactistic shamisen-inspired slap-style of playing the guitar.

Topics Discussed

  • Miyavi discusses his insecurities and what makes him nervous
  • How Miyavi deals with his insecurities
  • How Miyavi deals with stress and time management
  • About Miyavi's daughters and his relationship with them
  • Miyavi reflects on his life as a dad
  • Miyavi on parenting
  • And much more!
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You can follow Miyavi on social media by using the links below.

For more information about Miyavi, you can also visit his website.

For more information on Blue Note Hawaii, visit their website.

Don't forget to check out the latest episode of Ichimon Japan.

Special Thanks

Opening/Closing song: Oedo Controller (大江戸コントローラー) by Yunomi featuring Toriena (Used with permission from Yunomi) To listen to more of Yunomi's music, check out his Soundcloud page or YouTube channel.

Japan Station cover art: Provided by Erik R.

Featured image: Courtesy of Blue Note Hawaii/Ikaika Communications

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90 Big Hero 6, Anime, Marvel & More: A Chat w. Artist David Nakayama01 May 202200:44:12

On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, we're talking about Big Hero 6, anime, drawing comics, and more with artist David Nakayama.

About David Nakayama

David Nakayama is an artist known for his work on covers for Marvel Comics, video games and more. He is also known for having worked with Chris Claremont to relaunch Big Hero 6 comic book series in 2008.

Topics Discussed

  • David Nakayama's work on the 2008 relaunch of the Big Hero 6 comic book title
  • David Nakayama's approach to redesigning Baymax for the 2008 relaunch of Big Hero 6
  • The Japanese influences on the 2008 redesign of the Big Hero 6 relaunch
  • How David Nakayama got interested in anime
  • Nintendo and old video games
  • The anime inspired visual style of the 2008 Big Hero 6 relaunch
  • How David got into American comic books
  • Meeting Stan Lee
  • How David began working in comics
  • About penciling and the American comic book creation process
  • How David was able to get into doing comic book covers for Marvel (Longshot Saves the Marvel Universe)
  • The magic of art
  • About making a compelling cover
  • And much more!
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Check out David Nakayama's website or his social media accounts to see his amazing work.

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Special Thanks

Opening/Closing song: Oedo Controller (大江戸コントローラー) by Yunomi featuring Toriena (Used with permission from Yunomi) To listen to more of Yunomi's music, check out his Soundcloud page or YouTube channel.

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89 J-Pop & the Eurobeat Boom: A High NRG Chat w Patrick St. Michel15 Apr 202201:06:23

On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, we're talking with music journalist Patrick St. Michel. He'll be telling us about Japanese pop music, Perfume, the city pop boom and one of his latest articles which focuses on the rise and fall and rise of eurobeat.

About Patrick St. Michel

Patrick St. Michel is a music journalist who specializes in Japanese pop music. His articles appear regularly in publications such as The Japan Times and Pitchfork.

Topics Discussed

  • How it was that Patrick St. Michel got interested in Japanese pop music
  • Discovering Perfume while on the JET Programme
  • The appeal, image and sound of Perfume
  • The influence of Yasutaka Nakata
  • The explosion of popularity in K-pop around the world
  • Comapring K-pop vs. J-pop
  • How J-pop often ignores musical trends from the West
  • How "City Pop" exploded in popularity online
  • How Mariya Takeuchi's song "Plastic Love" went viral
  • Interviewing Miriya Takeuchi
  • How the internet has made it possible for niche music to succeed
  • What eurobeat is
  • How it was that Patrick St. Michel was able to interview DJ Boss in order to do a story about Super Eurobeat
  • The resurgence in popularity the eaurobeat genre has seen in recent years
  • How eurobeat has become a part of online/meme culture
  • About visiting Tokyo's club Ageha
  • The influence of Super Eurobeat on contemporary younger musical artists
  • Da Pump's "U.S.A."
  • How rock continues to be popular in Japan
  • DJ Boss's views on Super Eurobeat and its evolution
  • How Avex goes about producing songs for the Super Eurobeat series
  • Patrick St. Michel's music recommendations: Hikaru Utada (Bad Mode), Soichi Terada (Asakusa Light), Star Kids, 4s4ki
  • About the Make Believe Melodies blog and email newsletter
  • And much more!
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Follow Patrick St. Michel on Twitter, subscribe to his newsletter (Make Believe Melodies), and check out the Spotify playlist he mentioned with his music recommendations.

To read the article Patrick wrote about Super Eurobeat based on his interview with DJ Boss, use the link below.

Don't forget to check out the latest episode of Ichimon Japan.

Special Thanks

Opening/Closing song: Oedo Controller (大江戸コントローラー) by Yunomi featuring Toriena (Used with permission from Yunomi) To listen to more of Yunomi's music, check out his Soundcloud page or YouTube channel.

Japan Station cover art: Provided by Erik R.

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88 Digging Up Japanese Lost Media: Discussing Saki Sanobashi, the Mysterious Akihabara Tape & More (Alex from Sakura Stardust)01 Apr 202200:44:40

On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, we're talking with Alex from the Sakura Stardust YouTube channel. She tells us about Japanese lost media and digs into some specific examples like Saki Sanobashi and the mysterious Akihabara cassette tape.

About Alex (Sakura Stardust)

Alex runs the popular YouTube channel Sakura Stardust. In her videos Alex focuses primarily on Japanese lost media. She has covered everything from internet mysteries to lost anime and more.

Topics Discussed

  • How Alex from the Sakura Stardust became interested in Japan and the Japanese language
  • The evolution of the Sakura Stardust YouTube channel
  • The abundance of lost media videos and creators on YouTube
  • About Japanese lost media
  • The case of the mysterious Akihabara cassette tape
  • Dealing with copyright issues as a YouTuber covering Japanese media
  • About Totally Not Mark's copyright problems with Toei Animation
  • About Saki Sanobashi (Go for a Punch)
  • Whether we think Saki Sanobashi exists
  • Finding a recording of the NHK show Monster School
  • About Sazae-san
  • Alex (Sakura Stardust)'s process for doing research in Japanese
  • Japanese internet slang
  • About visiting Japan
  • Future plans for the Sakura Stardust YouTube channel
  • And much more!
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Links, Videos, Etc.

Subscribe to the Sakura Stardust YouTube channel for more content on Japanese lost media. You can also follow Alex on Twitter to stay up to date with what she is working on.

Here is the video about the mysterious Akihabara cassette tape.

Alex covered Saki Sanobashi in this video.

The popular YouTuber Whang covered Saki Sanobashi in this video.

Don't forget to check out the latest episode of the Ichimon Japan podcast.

If you would like to support the show by picking up some merchandise, make sure to visit KimitoDesigns.com.

Special Thanks

Opening/Closing song: Oedo Controller (大江戸コントローラー) by Yunomi featuring Toriena (Used with permission from Yunomi) To listen to more of Yunomi's music, check out his Soundcloud page or YouTube channel.

Japan Station cover art: Provided by Erik R.

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87 Uncovering the World's Oldest Shark Attack: A Chat w. J. Alyssa White15 Mar 202200:54:08

On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, we're talking about archaeology in Japan and the case of Tsukumo No. 24, the world's oldest known shark attack. Our guest for this episode is J. Alyssa White from the University of Oxford.

About J. Alyssa White

J. Alyssa White is a PhD candidate in Archaeology at the University of Oxford. Her research focuses on. Her research focuses on the trauma found in skeletal remains from the southwestern Japanese archipelago during the end of the Jōmon hunter-gatherer period through the early Yayoi agricultural period (ca. 2500 BC – 250 AD). She is also one of the researchers who worked ont he fascinatingly unique case of Tsukumo No. 24 (the world's oldest known shark attack).

Topics Discussed

  • How J. Alyssa White became interested in archaeology, Japan and the Japanese language
  • Kyoto University's collection Jōmon era remains
  • How J. Alyssa White got started in the fields of Japanese archaeology and biological anthropology
  • About Japanese archaeological site reports
  • Discovering the remains of Tsukumo No. 24
  • Archaeological sties in Japan
  • Characteristics of archaeological sites in Kyushu
  • Burial practices (pit burials, shell mounds) in prehistoric Japan
  • Archaeology in Japan
  • What we can learn from skeletal remains
  • About the case of Tsukumo No. 24
  • How it was determined that Tsukumo No. 24 was likely killed by a shark attack
  • What injuries the remains of Tsukumo No. 24 exhibits
  • Jōmon era ritual tooth extraction
  • J. Alyssa White's research on the changes and violent conflict seen during the transition from the Jōmon to the Yayoi periods
  • And much more!
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The original article about Tsukumo No. 24 can be found via the link below. Unfortunately, it is behind a pay wall.

Here's a free article about Tsukumo No. 24 in case you would like to read more.

Use the link below to view the 3D model of Tsukumo No. 24.

Here is the episode of the Beyond Japan podcast in which J. Alyssa White is interviewed.

Don't forget to check out the latest episode of the Ichimon Japan podcast.

If you would like to support the show by picking up some merchandise, make sure to visit KimitoDesigns.com.

Special Thanks

Opening/Closing song: Oedo Controller (大江戸コントローラー) by Yunomi featuring Toriena (Used with permission from Yunomi) To listen to more of Yunomi's music, check out his Soundcloud page or YouTube channel.

Japan Station cover art: Provided by Erik R.

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Osaka ComicCon: Should You Go? | Japan Station 12921 Jun 202400:29:14

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!
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86 J-EN Translations: Chatting About Learning Japanese, Translation & More w. Jenn O'Donnell01 Mar 202200:53:05

On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, we're talking about translation, learning Japanese and more with translator/podcaster Jenn O'Donnell.

About Anna Lughezzani

Jenn O'Donnell is a Japanese to English translator and podcaster. She lives in Osaka where she works as a Localization Director for a video game company. She also produces the podcasts The Translation Chat and Otafu Susume.

Topics Discussed

  • About how it was that Jenn began learning Japanese
  • Working on farms in Fukuoka
  • Learning Japanese as someone with dyslexia
  • On the struggle to get work as a Japanese-English translator
  • On becoming a freelance Japanese to English translator
  • About some of the pitfalls often seen in media translation
  • False friends in Japanese/English
  • Denotation vs connotation
  • Examples of some Japanese to English translations Jenn enjoys
  • About the Miracles at the Namie General Store translation
  • About the English translation of The Miracles at the Namiya General Store
  • About the English translation of the All You Need Is Kill  novel
  • About translating a novel vs manga/anime/light novels
  • About The Translation Chat podcast
  • About the Recommendation from My Otaku Spouse (Otafu Susume) podcast
  • About The Faraway Paladin (Saihate no Paradin)
  • And much more!
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You can also do a one time donation via Ko-fi.

Links, Videos, Etc.

To keep up to date with Jenn and her projects, make sure to follow her on Twitter.

Check out the list below for links to the websites, podcats, and articles mentioned in this episode.

Check out the episode of Japan Station featuring Dr. Wesley Robertson.

Don't forget to listen to the latest episodes of Ichimon Japan.

If you would like to support the show by picking up some merchandise, make sure to visit KimitoDesigns.com.

Special Thanks

Opening/Closing song: Oedo Controller (大江戸コントローラー) by Yunomi featuring Toriena (Used with permission from Yunomi) To listen to more of Yunomi's music, check out his Soundcloud page or YouTube channel.

Japan Station cover art: Provided by Erik R.

Featured image: Courtesy of Jenn O'Donnell

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85 The Japanese Job Hunt Grind: On Shūkatsu & Gender (Anna Lughezzani)15 Feb 202200:51:23

On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, we're talking about Japan's stressful job hunting process (shūkatsu) and how it--along with work in general--can be even more stressful and difficult for women in Japan.

About Anna Lughezzani

Anna Lughezzani, PhD candidate in anthropology at University of Padova, Ca' Foscari University of Venice and University of Verona (Italy).

Topics Discussed

  • The stressful and rigid nature of the job hunting process (shūkatsu) for new graduates in Japan
  • About group job interviews
  • About why many traditional Japanese companies prefer hiring newly graduated university students rather than experienced workers
  • About the hierarchical nature of many traditional Japanese companies
  • About motherhood protection rhetoric (boseihogo) and its role in shaping Japan's dual career track system
  • How Japanese companies used the dual career track system to discriminate against women
  • How people in the managerial career track in Japan often have to endure getting relocated to different branches/offices of the company
  • How overtime is often expected from those in the managerial career track in Japan
  • How women in Japan are expected to abide by different rules when going through the job hunting process
  • How women are expected to wear makeup in a particular way when going through the job hunting process and being interviewed
  • About how some women navigate the job hunting process and white collar work in Japan
  • About the idea that information about parental leave and childcare related matters is not relevant to men
  • About researching setsumeikai and the job hunting process in Japan
  • How foreign companies and start-ups are offering those seeking jobs in Japan a different and more progressive way of doing things
  • And much more!
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If you enjoy Japan Station and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on Patreon.com. For a minimum pledge of $1 a month you'll get early access to all JapanKyo podcasts, bonus content, and more. And for $3 a month, you'll get access to Japanese Plus Alpha, a podcast produced by me (Tony Vega) that focuses on the Japanese language and all of its fascinating quirks. Also, all pledges get a shout-out on the show and my undying gratitude. Thank you in advance!

You can also do a one time donation via Ko-fi.

Links, Videos, Etc.

 

You can find the video of Anna Lughezzani's presentation below.

Check out the latest episode of Ichimon Japan.

don't forget to subscribe!

Don't forget to listen to the latest episode of Ichimon Japan.

If you would like to support the show by picking up some merchandise, make sure to visit KimitoDesigns.com.

Special Thanks

Opening/Closing song: Oedo Controller (大江戸コントローラー) by Yunomi featuring Toriena (Used with permission from Yunomi) To listen to more of Yunomi's music, check out his Soundcloud page or YouTube channel.

Japan Station cover art: Provided by Erik R.

Featured image: Courtesy of N/A

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84 Discussing Hiroshima, Hawaii, & Akiya (Abandoned Japanese Houses) w. J.J. Walsh of Seek Sustainable Japan01 Feb 202200:56:42
On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, we're joined by J.J. Walsh of the Seek Sustainable Japan podcast/YouTube talk show and we're talking about Japanese influences in Hawaii, life in Hiroshima and the ever-popular topic of remodeling akiya (abondoned homes in Japan). About J.J. Walsh J.J. Walsh is the host of the podcast/YouTube talk show Seek Sustainable Japan. Along with her husband she also runs the website gethiroshima.com. J.J. is also known for her knowledge of abandoned Japanese homes (akiya) and what goes into remodeling them. Topics Discussed

  • Life growing up in Hawaii
  • On the Japanese influence present in Hawaii
  • Why J.J. Walsh decided to go to Japan
  • About gethiroshima.com
  • About the Seek Sustainable Japan show
  • On moving to Hiroshima
  • About akiya and minka remodeling in Japan
  • J.J.'s experiences remodeling her old Japanese home in Hiroshima
  • How much abandoned houses in Japan can cost
  • On buying a house in Japan as a foreign national
  • Recommendation on where to visit in Hiroshima
  • About Hiroshima's Rabbit Island
  • About the history of Hiroshima
  • And much more!
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If you enjoy Japan Station and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on Patreon.com. For a minimum pledge of $1 a month you'll get early access to all JapanKyo podcasts, bonus content, and more. And for $3 a month, you'll get access to Japanese Plus Alpha, a podcast produced by me (Tony Vega) that focuses on the Japanese language and all of its fascinating quirks. Also, all pledges get a shout-out on the show and my undying gratitude. Thank you in advance!

You can also do a one time donation via Ko-fi.

Links, Videos, Etc.

Check ou tthe Seek Sustainable Japan YouTube channel via the link below.

Check out gethiroshima.com via the link below.

Follow J.J. Walsh on Twitter.

Don't forget to check out the episode of Seek Sustanable Japan where J.J. Walsh interviews Tony Vega.

Please check out the JapanKyo Docs YouTube channel and don't forget to subscribe!

Don't forget to listen to the latest episode of Ichimon Japan.

If you would like to support the show by picking up some merchandise, make sure to visit KimitoDesigns.com.

Special Thanks

Opening/Closing song: Oedo Controller (大江戸コントローラー) by Yunomi featuring Toriena (Used with permission from Yunomi) To listen to more of Yunomi's music, check out his Soundcloud page or YouTube channel.

Japan Station cover art: Provided by Erik R.

Featured image: Courtesy of J.J. Walsh

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83 Japan on American TV: SNL, Sesame Street, Marie Kondo & More (Dr. Alisa Freedman)15 Jan 202200:56:41

On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, we're talking about depictions of Japan and Japanese people on popular American TV shows with Dr. Alisa Freedman.

About Dr. Alisa Freedman

Alisa Freedman is a Professor of Japanese Literature, Cultural Studies, and Gender at the University of Oregon and the Editor-in-Chief of the U.S.–Japan Women's Journal. Her books include Tokyo in Transit: Japanese Culture on the Rails and Road, an annotated translation of Kawabata Yasunari's The Scarlet Gang of Asakusa, and co-edited volumes on Modern Girls on the Go: Gender, Mobility, and Labor in Japan, and Introducing Japanese Popular Culture. She has published widely on Japanese modernism, Tokyo studies, youth culture, gender, television, humor as social critique, teaching pedagogies, and digital media, along with publishing translations of Japanese literature. Alisa has been nationally recognized for excellence in mentoring and enjoys presenting at cultural events like anime cons and Japan festivals.

Topics Discussed

  • About Japan on American TV: Screaming Samurai Join Anime Clubs in the Land of the Lost
  • About depictions of Japan and Japanese people in American TV shows
  • The taboo regarding the depiction of the Japanese royal family in Japanese media
  • Self-censorship in Japan and Japanese media
  • How Japanese mainstream media stays away from political topics
  • About the Japanese version of SNL that aired in 2011
  • The variety show Pink Lady (and Jeff)
  • How trends and tropes have shaped the depictions of Japan and Japanese people on American TV shows
  • How Marie Kondo presents herself as both "Japanese" and "American"
  • About Queer Eye: We're in Japan!
  • About the SNL skit JPop America Fun Time Now
  • The influence of Japanese pop culture on the generation that grew up consuming it
  • About Big Bird in Japan 
  • And much more!
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If you enjoy Japan Station and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on Patreon.com. For a minimum pledge of $1 a month you'll get early access to all JapanKyo podcasts, bonus content, and more. And for $3 a month, you'll get access to Japanese Plus Alpha, a podcast produced by me (Tony Vega) that focuses on the Japanese language and all of its fascinating quirks. Also, all pledges get a shout-out on the show and my undying gratitude. Thank you in advance!

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Special Thanks

Opening/Closing song: Oedo Controller (大江戸コントローラー) by Yunomi featuring Toriena (Used with permission from Yunomi) To listen to more of Yunomi's music, check out his Soundcloud page or YouTube channel.

Japan Station cover art: Provided by Erik R.

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