Jessica Gerrity

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   Support on Patreon &amp; Ko-fi  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!   Support Japan Station on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/japankyo  You can also do a one time donation via Ko-fi.  Support us on Ko-fi https://ko-fi.com/japankyo     Links, Videos, Etc.   Check out Jessica's linktree below to find the links mentioned on today's episode.  https://linktr.ee/jessintokyo     Follow JapanKyo on Social Media  Facebook (@JapankyoNews) https://www.facebook.com/JapankyoNews/ Twitter (@JapankyoNews) https://twitter.com/japankyonews Instagram (@JapanKyoNews) https://instagram.com/japankyonews  Full Show Notes Get the full version of show notes at https://www.japankyo.com/category/podcasts/japanstation/

Jessica Gerrity, a TV personality working in Japan, martial artist, pracitioner of kyudo (Japanese archery),and writer! Topics Discussed <ul> <li>Jessica' work on Japanese TV</li> <li>How she became interested in Japan</li> <li>Why she first went to Japan</li> <li>How she got into the Japanese entertainment industry</li> <li>Working with SMAP</li> <li>Learning Japanese</li> <li>How being on TV helped her learn Japanese</li> <li>The behind the scenes of Japanese TV About how Japanese TV is scripted</li> <li>The good and bad on working on Japanese TV</li> <li>About kyudo (Japanese archery)</li> <li>How much it costs to get into kyudo</li> <li>About yabusame (horseback archery) Places to do horseback archery in Japan</li> <li>About her work as a writer focusing on archery and martial arts</li> <li>And much more</li> </ul> Support on Patreon &amp; Ko-fi If you enjoy Japan Station and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on <a href="http://Patreon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon.com</a>. 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! <ul> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32280122" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support Japan Station on Patreon</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/japankyo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/japankyo</a></li> </ul> You can also do a one time donation via Ko-fi. <ul> <li><a href="https://ko-fi.com/japankyo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support us on Ko-fi</a> <a href="https://ko-fi.com/japankyo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ko-fi.com/japankyo</a> </li> </ul> Links, Videos, Etc. Check out Jessica's linktree below to find the links mentioned on today's episode. <ul> <li><a href="https://linktr.ee/jessintokyo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/jessintokyo</a></li> <li> </li> </ul> Follow JapanKyo on Social Media <ul> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/japankyonews" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook (@JapankyoNews)</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JapankyoNews/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/JapankyoNews/</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/japankyonews" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter (@JapankyoNews)</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/japankyonews" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/japankyonews</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/japankyonews/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram (@JapanKyoNews)</a> <a href="https://instagram.com/japankyonews" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/japankyonews</a></li> </ul> Full Show Notes Get the full version of show notes at <a href="https://www.japankyo.com/category/podcasts/japanstation/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.japankyo.com/category/podcasts/japanstation/</a>

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

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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! <ul> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32280122" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support Japan Station on Patreon</a></li> </ul> You can also do a one time donation via Ko-fi. <ul> <li><a href="https://ko-fi.com/japankyo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support us on Ko-fi</a></li> </ul> Links, Videos, Etc. To learn more about Zeb, cycling in Japan and life on the JET Programme, check out Zeb's podcast, Rambling Ramsbothams. Links are below. <ul> <li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rambling-ramsbothams/id1631197533" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Rambling Ramsbothams on Apple Podcasts</a></li> <li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/14YWkQrsannDAufAcsLjP3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rambling Ramsbothams on Spotify</a></li> </ul> Follow JapanKyo on Social Media <ul> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/japankyonews" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook (@JapankyoNews)</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/japankyonews" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter (@JapankyoNews)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/japankyonews/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram (@JapanKyoNews)</a></li> </ul> Full Show Notes Get the full version of show notes at <a href="https://www.japankyo.com/category/podcasts/japanstation/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.japankyo.com/category/podcasts/japanstation/</a>

Go To Japan NOW | Japan Station 110

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   Support on Patreon &amp; Ko-fi  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!   Support Japan Station on Patreon  You can also do a one time donation via Ko-fi.  Support us on Ko-fi    Links, Videos, Etc.   To learn more about Zeb, cycling in Japan and life on the JET Programme, check out Zeb's podcast, Rambling Ramsbothams. Links are below.   Rambling Ramsbothams on Apple Podcasts Rambling Ramsbothams on Spotify   Follow JapanKyo on Social Media  Facebook (@JapankyoNews) Twitter (@JapankyoNews) Instagram (@JapanKyoNews)  Full Show Notes Get the full version of show notes at https://www.japankyo.com/category/podcasts/japanstation/

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 <ul> <li>Zeb's interest in Japan</li> <li>What road cycling is</li> <li>About road cycling in Japan</li> <li>What it's like competing in the Japan Bicyclist Club Federation (JBCF)</li> <li>About cycling around Japan</li> <li>About the benefits of seeing Japan on bicycle</li> <li>About the JET Programme</li> <li>What it's like getting into the JET Programme</li> <li>The unique aspects of getting to see Japan via the JET Programme</li> <li>And much more</li> </ul> Support on Patreon &amp; Ko-fi If you enjoy Japan Station and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on <a href="http://Patreon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon.com</a>. 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! <ul> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32280122" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support Japan Station on Patreon</a></li> </ul> You can also do a one time donation via Ko-fi. <ul> <li><a href="https://ko-fi.com/japankyo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support us on Ko-fi</a></li> </ul> Links, Videos, Etc. To learn more about Zeb, cycling in Japan and life on the JET Programme, check out Zeb's podcast, Rambling Ramsbothams. Links are below. <ul> <li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rambling-ramsbothams/id1631197533" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Rambling Ramsbothams on Apple Podcasts</a></li> <li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/14YWkQrsannDAufAcsLjP3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rambling Ramsbothams on Spotify</a></li> </ul> Follow JapanKyo on Social Media <ul> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/japankyonews" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook (@JapankyoNews)</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/japankyonews" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter (@JapankyoNews)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/japankyonews/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram (@JapanKyoNews)</a></li> </ul> Full Show Notes Get the full version of show notes at <a href="https://www.japankyo.com/category/podcasts/japanstation/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.japankyo.com/category/podcasts/japanstation/</a>

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

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!   Support on Patreon &amp; Ko-fi  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!   Support Japan Station on Patreon  You can also do a one time donation via Ko-fi.  Support us on Ko-fi    Links, Videos, Etc.   If you are interested in Eric Shahan's work and would like to pick up any of the books mentioned in the episode today, please check out the link below.   Eric Shahan on Amazon   Follow Japankyo on Social Media  Facebook (@JapankyoNews) Twitter (@JapankyoNews) Instagram (@JapanKyoNews)  Full Show Notes Get the full version of show notes at https://www.japankyo.com/category/podcasts/japanstation/

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 <ul> <li>About how Eric learning Japanese</li> <li>Tips for people studying Japanese</li> <li>How Eric got started in translation</li> <li>The first book he translated</li> <li>About the history of tattoos in Okinawa</li> <li>About tattoos as punishment in Japan</li> <li>What it's like translating old Japanese books</li> <li>About Japanese rope techniques</li> <li>And much more!</li> </ul> Support on Patreon &amp; Ko-fi If you enjoy Japan Station and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on <a href="http://Patreon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon.com</a>. 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! <ul> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32280122" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support Japan Station on Patreon</a></li> </ul> You can also do a one time donation via Ko-fi. <ul> <li><a href="https://ko-fi.com/japankyo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support us on Ko-fi</a></li> </ul> Links, Videos, Etc. If you are interested in Eric Shahan's work and would like to pick up any of the books mentioned in the episode today, please check out the link below. <ul> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Books-eric-shahan/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3Aeric+shahan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Eric Shahan on Amazon</a></li> </ul> Follow Japankyo on Social Media <ul> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/japankyonews" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook (@JapankyoNews)</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/japankyonews" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter (@JapankyoNews)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/japankyonews/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram (@JapanKyoNews)</a></li> </ul> Full Show Notes Get the full version of show notes at <a href="https://www.japankyo.com/category/podcasts/japanstation/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.japankyo.com/category/podcasts/japanstation/</a>

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

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!   Support on Patreon &amp; Ko-fi  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!   Support Japan Station on Patreon  You can also do a one time donation via Ko-fi.  Support us on Ko-fi    Links, Videos, Etc.   All relted links are below.  Behance Instagram Twitter   Follow Japankyo on Social Media  Facebook (@JapankyoNews) Twitter (@JapankyoNews) Instagram (@JapanKyoNews)  Full Show Notes Get the full version of show notes at https://www.japankyo.com/category/podcasts/japanstation/

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 <ul> <li>Kushwagra's interest in animation and Japan</li> <li>How Kushawagra went about studying Japanese</li> <li>About how Kushwagra broke into the animation industry in Japan</li> <li>The low wages in the anime industry in Japan</li> <li>The challenges of working in the anime industry in Japan</li> <li>The various anime Kushwagra has worked on</li> <li>The changing style of anime in Japana nd it's trend towards uniformity</li> <li>About working on JoJo's Bizarre Adventure as an animator</li> <li>Advice for people hoping to work as animators in Japan's anime industry</li> <li>And much more!</li> </ul> Support on Patreon &amp; Ko-fi If you enjoy Japan Station and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on <a href="http://Patreon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon.com</a>. 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! <ul> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32280122" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support Japan Station on Patreon</a></li> </ul> You can also do a one time donation via Ko-fi. <ul> <li><a href="https://ko-fi.com/japankyo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support us on Ko-fi</a></li> </ul> Links, Videos, Etc. All relted links are below. <ul> <li><a href="https://www.behance.net/kushsquare" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Behance</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/kushsquare.eth/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/SquareKush" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> </ul> Follow Japankyo on Social Media <ul> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/japankyonews" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook (@JapankyoNews)</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/japankyonews" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter (@JapankyoNews)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/japankyonews/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram (@JapanKyoNews)</a></li> </ul> Full Show Notes Get the full version of show notes at <a href="https://www.japankyo.com/category/podcasts/japanstation/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.japankyo.com/category/podcasts/japanstation/</a>

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

James Reynolds

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 &amp; tsunami About traveling About James' YouTube channel And much more!   Support on Patreon &amp; Ko-fi  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!   Support Japan Station on Patreon  You can also do a one time donation via Ko-fi.  Support us on Ko-fi    Links, Videos, Etc.   Check out James Reynolds' work on Twitter and YouTube.  @EarnUncutTV on Twitter @EarthUncutTV on YouTube   Follow Japankyo on Social Media  Facebook (@JapankyoNews) Twitter (@JapankyoNews) Instagram (@JapanKyoNews)  Full Show Notes Get the full version of show notes at https://www.japankyo.com/category/podcasts/japanstation/

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 <ul> <li>About moving to Japan and learning Japanese</li> <li>How James Reynolds got started chasing storms and documenting extreme weather in Japan</li> <li>Extreme floods in Kyushu</li> <li>Typhoons in Japan</li> <li>Extreme weather in the Ryukyu Islands/Okinawa</li> <li>The architecture in Okinawa and how it holds up against in extreme weather</li> <li>Landslides and flash floods in Kyushu</li> <li>The extreme cold and snow conditions seen in Japan in January of 2023</li> <li>The large amounts of snow some areas of Japan get</li> <li>Covering Japan's most active volcano Sakurajima in Kagoshima</li> <li>Covering volcanoes in Indonesia</li> <li>Covering the 2011 Tohoku earthquake &amp; tsunami</li> <li>About traveling</li> <li>About James' YouTube channel</li> <li>And much more!</li> </ul> Support on Patreon &amp; Ko-fi If you enjoy Japan Station and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on <a href="http://Patreon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon.com</a>. 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! <ul> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32280122" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support Japan Station on Patreon</a></li> </ul> You can also do a one time donation via Ko-fi. <ul> <li><a href="https://ko-fi.com/japankyo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support us on Ko-fi</a></li> </ul> Links, Videos, Etc. Check out James Reynolds' work on Twitter and YouTube. <ul> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/earthuncuttv?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@EarnUncutTV on Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/earthuncuttv" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@EarthUncutTV on YouTube</a></li> </ul> Follow Japankyo on Social Media <ul> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/japankyonews" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook (@JapankyoNews)</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/japankyonews" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter (@JapankyoNews)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/japankyonews/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram (@JapanKyoNews)</a></li> </ul> Full Show Notes Get the full version of show notes at <a href="https://www.japankyo.com/category/podcasts/japanstation/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.japankyo.com/category/podcasts/japanstation/</a>

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

Chris McMorran

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!   Support on Patreon &amp; Ko-fi  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!   Support Japan Station on Patreon  You can also do a one time donation via Ko-fi.  Support us on Ko-fi    Links, Videos, Etc.   To get a copy of Ryokan: Mobilizing Hospitality in Rural Japan you can use the link below or check wherever books are sold.   Ryokan: Mobilizing Hospitality in Rural Japan   Follow Japankyo on Social Media  Facebook (@JapankyoNews) Twitter (@JapankyoNews) Instagram (@JapanKyoNews)  Full Show Notes Get the full version of show notes at https://www.japankyo.com/category/podcasts/japanstation/

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 <ul> <li>About Dr. Thomas Baudinette's interest in Japan and research</li> <li>About ryokan (Japanese inns)</li> <li>About what it's like to work at a ryokan</li> <li>About the tasks expected of a ryokan employee</li> <li>About who works at ryokans</li> <li>About genered labor at ryokan</li> <li>Whether you should leave a tip at a ryokan</li> <li>And much more!</li> </ul> Support on Patreon &amp; Ko-fi If you enjoy Japan Station and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on <a href="http://Patreon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon.com</a>. 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! <ul> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32280122" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support Japan Station on Patreon</a></li> </ul> You can also do a one time donation via Ko-fi. <ul> <li><a href="https://ko-fi.com/japankyo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support us on Ko-fi</a></li> </ul> Links, Videos, Etc. To get a copy of Ryokan: Mobilizing Hospitality in Rural Japan you can use the link below or check wherever books are sold. <ul> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Ryokan-Mobilizing-Hospitality-Rural-Japan-ebook/dp/B09BJLVJ83" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Ryokan: Mobilizing Hospitality in Rural Japan</a></li> </ul> Follow Japankyo on Social Media <ul> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/japankyonews" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook (@JapankyoNews)</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/japankyonews" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter (@JapankyoNews)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/japankyonews/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram (@JapanKyoNews)</a></li> </ul> Full Show Notes Get the full version of show notes at <a href="https://www.japankyo.com/category/podcasts/japanstation/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.japankyo.com/category/podcasts/japanstation/</a>

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

Thomas Baudinette

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 &amp; Associates And much more!   Listen to Japan Station on  [btn btnlink="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/japan-station-a-podcast-by-japankyo-com/id1440454968" btnsize="medium" bgcolor="#0568bf" txtcolor="#ffffff" btnnewt="1" nofollow="1"]Apple Podcasts[/btn] [btn btnlink="https://play.google.com/music/m/Ic2siykvvzpxgnl4kamgsp5kde4?t=Japan_Station_A_Podcast_by_Japankyocom" btnsize="medium" bgcolor="#0568bf" txtcolor="#ffffff" btnnewt="1" nofollow="1"]Google Play[/btn] [btn btnlink="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/japankyocom/japan-station-a-podcast-by-japankyocom" btnsize="medium" bgcolor="#0568bf" txtcolor="#ffffff" btnnewt="1" nofollow="1"]Stitcher[/btn] [btn btnlink="https://open.spotify.com/show/6lDoFFt4M0HyyKaVeDyKkB" btnsize="medium" bgcolor="#0568bf" txtcolor="#ffffff" btnnewt="1" nofollow="1"]Spotify[/btn] [btn btnlink="https://tunein.com/podcasts/Arts--Culture-Podcasts/Japan-Station-A-Podcast-by-Japankyocom-p1183369/" btnsize="medium" bgcolor="#0568bf" txtcolor="#ffffff" btnnewt="1" nofollow="1"]Tunein[/btn] [btn btnlink="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-japan-station-a-podcast-by-30903408/" btnsize="medium" bgcolor="#0568bf" txtcolor="#ffffff" btnnewt="1" nofollow="1"]iHeartRadio[/btn] [btn btnlink="https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/munsk-85d22/Japan-Station-A-Podcast-by-Japankyo.com" btnsize="medium" bgcolor="#0568bf" txtcolor="#ffffff" btnnewt="1" nofollow="1"]PodBean[/btn] [btn btnlink="https://overcast.fm/itunes1440454968/japan-station-a-podcast-by-japankyo-com" btnsize="medium" bgcolor="#0568bf" txtcolor="#ffffff" btnnewt="1" nofollow="1"]Overcast[/btn]    Support on Patreon &amp; Ko-fi  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!   Support Japan Station on Patreon  You can also do a one time donation via Ko-fi.  Support us on Ko-fi    Links, Videos, Etc.   To check out Regimes of Desire, you can use the Amazon link below.   Regimes of Desire: Young Gay Men, Media, and Masculinity in Tokyo (Volume 93) (Michigan Monograph Series in Japanese Studies)  More links below.   Dr. Thomas Baudinette Twitter Website   Follow Japankyo on Social Media  Facebook (@JapankyoNews) Twitter (@JapankyoNews) Instagram (@JapanKyoNews)  Full Show Notes Get the full version of show notes at https://www.japankyo.com/category/podcasts/japanstation/

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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! <ul> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32280122" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support Japan Station on Patreon</a></li> </ul> You can also do a one time donation via Ko-fi. <ul> <li><a href="https://ko-fi.com/japankyo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support us on Ko-fi</a></li> </ul> Links, Videos, Etc. 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Inside Shinjuku Ni-chōme, Japanese Gay Media & More (Dr. Thomas Baudinette) | Japan Station 104

John Davis

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!   Support on Patreon &amp; Ko-fi  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!   Support Japan Station on Patreon  You can also do a one time donation via Ko-fi.  Support us on Ko-fi    Links, Videos, Etc.   If you're looking to pick up some of John's cheese, check out his website below.  Okicheese.com   Follow Japankyo on Social Media  Facebook (@JapankyoNews) Twitter (@JapankyoNews) Instagram (@JapanKyoNews)  Full Show Notes Get the full version of show notes at https://www.japankyo.com/category/podcasts/japanstation/

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 <a href="https://www.okicheese.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">okicheese.com</a>. Topics Discussed <ul> <li>About moving to Japan and trying to find a job teaching English in Japan</li> <li>About why John Davis started making cheese in Okinawa</li> <li>About the Okinawa inspired cheeses John Davis makes</li> <li>The weather in Sapporo</li> <li>Sapporo's milk</li> <li>A simple cheese recipe</li> <li>Experiences teaching Egnlish in Japan</li> <li>About learning the Japanese language</li> <li>The cost of milk in Okinawa</li> <li>About experimenting with cheese</li> <li>About finding good places to film in Japan</li> <li>About filming bears in Hokkaido</li> <li>About getting footage of the monkey queen in Oita</li> <li>Funny/memorable trail cam videos</li> <li>Places to hike in Fukuoka</li> <li>And much more!</li> </ul> Support on Patreon &amp; Ko-fi If you enjoy Japan Station and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on <a href="http://Patreon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon.com</a>. 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! <ul> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32280122" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support Japan Station on Patreon</a></li> </ul> You can also do a one time donation via Ko-fi. <ul> <li><a href="https://ko-fi.com/japankyo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support us on Ko-fi</a></li> </ul> Links, Videos, Etc. If you're looking to pick up some of John's cheese, check out his website below. <ul> <li><a href="https://www.okicheese.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Okicheese.com</a></li> </ul> Follow Japankyo on Social Media <ul> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/japankyonews" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook (@JapankyoNews)</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/japankyonews" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter (@JapankyoNews)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/japankyonews/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram (@JapanKyoNews)</a></li> </ul> Full Show Notes Get the full version of show notes at <a href="https://www.japankyo.com/category/podcasts/japanstation/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.japankyo.com/category/podcasts/japanstation/</a>

The Okinawa Cheese Guy: Discussing Cheesemaking w. John Davis | Japan Station 103

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!   Support on Patreon &amp; Ko-fi  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!   Support Japan Station on Patreon  You can also do a one time donation via Ko-fi.  Support us on Ko-fi    Links, Videos, Etc.   You can find Japan Trail Cam below.  Japan Trail Cam YouTube Japan Trail Cam Twitter Japan Trail Cam Instagram   Follow Japankyo on Social Media  Facebook (@JapankyoNews) Twitter (@JapankyoNews) Instagram (@JapanKyoNews)  Full Show Notes Get the full version of show notes at https://www.japankyo.com/category/podcasts/japanstation/

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 <ul> <li>Wombats in Hawaii</li> <li>How Japan Trail Cam got started</li> <li>About capturing nature footage in Japan</li> <li>What animals tend to be roaming the wild in Japan</li> <li>About the process of leaving trail cams in the Japanese wilderness</li> <li>Where Japan Trail Cam places their cameras</li> <li>About finding good places to film in Japan</li> <li>About filming bears in Hokkaido</li> <li>About getting footage of the monkey queen in Oita</li> <li>Funny/memorable trail cam videos</li> <li>Places to hike in Fukuoka</li> <li>And much more!</li> </ul> Support on Patreon &amp; Ko-fi If you enjoy Japan Station and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on <a href="http://Patreon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon.com</a>. 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! <ul> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32280122" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support Japan Station on Patreon</a></li> </ul> You can also do a one time donation via Ko-fi. <ul> <li><a href="https://ko-fi.com/japankyo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support us on Ko-fi</a></li> </ul> Links, Videos, Etc. You can find Japan Trail Cam below. <ul> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/JapanTrailCam/streams?app=desktop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Japan Trail Cam YouTube</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/japantrailcam" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Japan Trail Cam Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/japantrailcam/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Japan Trail Cam Instagram</a></li> </ul> Follow Japankyo on Social Media <ul> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/japankyonews" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook (@JapankyoNews)</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/japankyonews" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter (@JapankyoNews)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/japankyonews/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram (@JapanKyoNews)</a></li> </ul> Full Show Notes Get the full version of show notes at <a href="https://www.japankyo.com/category/podcasts/japanstation/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.japankyo.com/category/podcasts/japanstation/</a>

Japan Nature Caught On Camera! A Chat w Japan Trail Cam | Japan Station 102

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.mail@japanstationpodcast.com

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!   Support on Patreon &amp; Ko-fi  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!   Support Japan Station on Patreon  You can also do a one time donation via Ko-fi.  Support us on Ko-fi    Links, Videos, Etc.   For more on Wuon-Gean Ho's work:  Wuon-Gean Ho Website Twitter Instagram  Don't forget to check out the latest episode of Ichimon Japan.   What's better:JET or Eikaiwa (Good &amp; Bad of English Teaching in Japan) | Ichimon Japan 65   Follow Japankyo on Social Media  Facebook (@JapankyoNews) Twitter (@JapankyoNews) Instagram (@JapanKyoNews)  Full Show Notes Get the full version of show notes at https://www.japankyo.com/category/podcasts/japanstation/

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 <ul> <li>About spending time in Kagoshima as part of the JET Programme</li> <li>Studying veterinary medicine</li> <li>Getting the Monbukagakusho Scholarship and studying in Japan</li> <li>Studying under printmaker Akira Kurosaki</li> <li>About making prints inspired by Wuon-Gean Ho's time studying verinarian medicine</li> <li>Learning how to make woodblock prints in Japan</li> <li>About learning Japanese while in Japan</li> <li>About the process of making a woodblock print</li> <li>About tacit knowledge as it relates to woodblock printmaking</li> <li>About the gomazuri technique in printmaking</li> <li>Documenting printmaking techniques</li> <li>About the bokashi effect in woodblock printmaking</li> <li>About some of Wuon-Gean Ho's favorite ukiyo-e woodblock print artists</li> <li>About the Honolulu Museum of Art's woodblcok print collection</li> <li>About Wuon-Gean Ho's printmaking workshops and general work</li> <li>And much more!</li> </ul> Support on Patreon &amp; Ko-fi If you enjoy Japan Station and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on <a href="http://Patreon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon.com</a>. 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! <ul> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32280122" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support Japan Station on Patreon</a></li> </ul> You can also do a one time donation via Ko-fi. <ul> <li><a href="https://ko-fi.com/japankyo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support us on Ko-fi</a></li> </ul> Links, Videos, Etc. For more on Wuon-Gean Ho's work: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.wuongean.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wuon-Gean Ho Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/wuongean" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/wuongean/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> </ul> Don't forget to check out the latest episode of Ichimon Japan. <ul> <li><a href="https://www.japankyo.com/2022/10/ichimon-japan-podcast-eikaiwa-jet-teaching-english-in-japan/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> What's better:JET or Eikaiwa (Good &amp; Bad of English Teaching in Japan) | Ichimon Japan 65</a></li> </ul> Follow Japankyo on Social Media <ul> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/japankyonews" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook (@JapankyoNews)</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/japankyonews" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter (@JapankyoNews)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/japankyonews/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram (@JapanKyoNews)</a></li> </ul> Full Show Notes Get the full version of show notes at <a href="https://www.japankyo.com/category/podcasts/japanstation/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.japankyo.com/category/podcasts/japanstation/</a>

How I Became a Printmaker: A Chat w. Wuon-Gean Ho | Japan Station 101

Kyle Broyles

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 &amp; 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!   Support on Patreon &amp; Ko-fi  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!   Support Japan Station on Patreon  You can also do a one time donation via Ko-fi.  Support us on Ko-fi    Links, Videos, Etc.   You can find Pintology Craft Beer and Whisky at: 〒151-0073 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Sasazuka, 1 Chome−33−10 You can also follow Pintology on Instagram.  @pintologytokyo  Check out JapanKyo Docs via the link below.  JapanKyo Docs  Don't forget to check out the latest episode of Ichimon Japan.   What’s the difference: East vs West Japan? (Kanto vs Kansai) | Ichimon Japan 64   Follow Japankyo on Social Media  Facebook (@JapankyoNews) Twitter (@JapankyoNews) Instagram (@JapanKyoNews)  Full Show Notes Get the full version of show notes at https://www.japankyo.com/category/podcasts/japanstation/

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 <ul> <li>About JapanKyo Docs</li> <li>About the recently opened craft beer bar Pintology in Sasazuka, Tokyo</li> <li>The story behind Pintology</li> <li>About the process of opening a bar in Tokyo</li> <li>About Tap &amp; Growler in Shimokitazawa</li> <li>About building the interior of a craft beer bar</li> <li>About how easy and cheap it is to get a liquor license in Tokyo, Japan</li> <li>About getting a liquor serving license in Japan</li> <li>How people in Japan may be drinking less alcohol</li> <li>About cheese in Japan</li> <li>About John the cheese guy in Okinawa</li> <li>About events at Pintology</li> <li>About the Sasazuka area in Shibuya, Tokyo</li> <li>And much more!</li> </ul> Support on Patreon &amp; Ko-fi If you enjoy Japan Station and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on <a href="http://Patreon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon.com</a>. 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! <ul> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32280122" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support Japan Station on Patreon</a></li> </ul> You can also do a one time donation via Ko-fi. <ul> <li><a href="https://ko-fi.com/japankyo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support us on Ko-fi</a></li> </ul> Links, Videos, Etc. You can find Pintology Craft Beer and Whisky at: 〒151-0073 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Sasazuka, 1 Chome−33−10 You can also follow Pintology on Instagram. <ul> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/pintologytokyo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@pintologytokyo</a></li> </ul> Check out JapanKyo Docs via the link below. <ul> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoZeoAolqUGpW7EgyjriBvQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JapanKyo Docs</a></li> </ul> Don't forget to check out the latest episode of Ichimon Japan. <ul> <li><a href="https://www.japankyo.com/2022/09/ichimon-japan-podcast-east-vs-west-japan-higashi-nishi-nihon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> What’s the difference: East vs West Japan? (Kanto vs Kansai) | Ichimon Japan 64</a></li> </ul> Follow Japankyo on Social Media <ul> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/japankyonews" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook (@JapankyoNews)</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/japankyonews" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter (@JapankyoNews)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/japankyonews/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram (@JapanKyoNews)</a></li> </ul> Full Show Notes Get the full version of show notes at <a href="https://www.japankyo.com/category/podcasts/japanstation/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.japankyo.com/category/podcasts/japanstation/</a>

100０He Started a Craft Beer Bar in Tokyo, Here's How (Kyle Broyles of Pintology)

Winston Chu

On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Winston Chu, CEO &amp; co-founder of Wayfarer, talks about his interest in Japan and how About Winston Chu Winston Chu is the CEO &amp; 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!   Support on Patreon &amp; Ko-fi  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!   Support Japan Station on Patreon  You can also do a one time donation via Ko-fi.  Support us on Ko-fi    Links, Videos, Etc.   To learn more about Wayfarer or to book a room, visit Wayfarer's website via the link below.  Wayfarer Hotels  Don't forget to check out the latest episode of Ichimon Japan.   What’s the difference: East vs West Japan? (Kanto vs Kansai) | Ichimon Japan 64   Follow Japankyo on Social Media  Facebook (@JapankyoNews) Twitter (@JapankyoNews) Instagram (@JapanKyoNews)  Full Show Notes Get the full version of show notes at https://www.japankyo.com/category/podcasts/japanstation/

On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Winston Chu, CEO &amp; co-founder of Wayfarer, talks about his interest in Japan and how About Winston Chu Winston Chu is the CEO &amp; co-founder of Wayfarer. Wayfarer currently operates three hotels in Kyoto with plans to expand other cities, including Osaka and Tokyo. Topics Discussed <ul> <li>How Winston got interested in Japan and anime</li> <li>About watching anime and playing video games from Japan</li> <li>About traveling to Japan</li> <li>Why people become interested in Japan</li> <li>About Wayfarer Hotels</li> <li>About what distinguishes Wayfarer Hotels</li> <li>The story behind Wayfarer Hotels</li> <li>About Japanese hotels</li> <li>About Japan's archaic hotel infrastructure</li> <li>About the high turnover rate in Japan's hotel industry</li> <li>The impace of COVID on the travel industry</li> <li>About moving to Japan during the coronavirus pandemic</li> <li>About starting a hotel in Japan as the COVID19 pandemic began</li> <li>What it was like living and working in a hotel in Kyoto during the pandemic</li> <li>Ways to make running a hotel more efficiently</li> <li>Japan reopening its borders to foreing travelers</li> <li>About the city of Kyoto</li> <li>About learning Japanese</li> <li>And much more!</li> </ul> Support on Patreon &amp; Ko-fi If you enjoy Japan Station and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on <a href="http://Patreon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon.com</a>. 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! <ul> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32280122" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support Japan Station on Patreon</a></li> </ul> You can also do a one time donation via Ko-fi. <ul> <li><a href="https://ko-fi.com/japankyo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support us on Ko-fi</a></li> </ul> Links, Videos, Etc. To learn more about Wayfarer or to book a room, visit Wayfarer's website via the link below. <ul> <li><a href="https://www.wayfarer-hotels.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wayfarer Hotels</a></li> </ul> Don't forget to check out the latest episode of Ichimon Japan. <ul> <li><a href="https://www.japankyo.com/2022/09/ichimon-japan-podcast-east-vs-west-japan-higashi-nishi-nihon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> What’s the difference: East vs West Japan? (Kanto vs Kansai) | Ichimon Japan 64</a></li> </ul> Follow Japankyo on Social Media <ul> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/japankyonews" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook (@JapankyoNews)</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/japankyonews" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter (@JapankyoNews)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/japankyonews/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram (@JapanKyoNews)</a></li> </ul> Full Show Notes Get the full version of show notes at <a href="https://www.japankyo.com/category/podcasts/japanstation/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.japankyo.com/category/podcasts/japanstation/</a>

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

Brendan Liew

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!    Support on Patreon &amp; Ko-fi  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!   Support Japan Station on Patreon  You can also do a one time donation via Ko-fi.  Support us on Ko-fi    Links, Videos, Etc.   To pick up a copy of Tokyo Up Late consider using the Amazon affiliate link below.  Tokyo Up Late: Iconic recipes from the city that never sleeps  Unfortunately, it does not appear that Chef Liew's other book is available for purchase on Amazon. Don't forget to check out the latest episode of Ichimon Japan.   Why are these things so expensive in Japan? (Randoseru, Delivery Pizza, Fruit) | Ichimon Japan 63   Follow Japankyo on Social Media  Facebook (@JapankyoNews) Twitter (@JapankyoNews) Instagram (@JapanKyoNews)  Full Show Notes Get the full version of show notes at https://www.japankyo.com/category/podcasts/japanstation/

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 <ul> <li>Brendan Liew's first visit to Japan</li> <li>Food in Japan</li> <li>How Brendan Liew was able to get a job in a French cuisine restaurant in Japan</li> <li>About Brendan Liew's experiences working in a restaurant in Japan</li> <li>The hierarchy in Japanese restaurant kitchens</li> <li>About learning to make ramen in Japan</li> <li>About ramen broth</li> <li>About sushi chefs and the training of sushi chefs in Japan</li> <li>Japanese language in the kitchen</li> <li>About kaiseki vs kappo</li> <li>About the book Tokyo Up Late</li> <li>About going out for drinks after work in Japan</li> <li>About makanai</li> <li>About korokke</li> <li>And much more!</li> </ul> Support on Patreon &amp; Ko-fi If you enjoy Japan Station and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on <a href="http://Patreon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon.com</a>. 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! <ul> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32280122" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support Japan Station on Patreon</a></li> </ul> You can also do a one time donation via Ko-fi. <ul> <li><a href="https://ko-fi.com/japankyo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support us on Ko-fi</a></li> </ul> Links, Videos, Etc. To pick up a copy of Tokyo Up Late consider using the Amazon affiliate link below. <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3TUF5yH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tokyo Up Late: Iconic recipes from the city that never sleeps</a></li> </ul> Unfortunately, it does not appear that Chef Liew's other book is available for purchase on Amazon. Don't forget to check out the latest episode of Ichimon Japan. <ul> <li><a href="https://www.japankyo.com/2022/08/expensive-delivery-pizza-japan-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Why are these things so expensive in Japan? (Randoseru, Delivery Pizza, Fruit) | Ichimon Japan 63</a></li> </ul> Follow Japankyo on Social Media <ul> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/japankyonews" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook (@JapankyoNews)</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/japankyonews" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter (@JapankyoNews)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/japankyonews/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram (@JapanKyoNews)</a></li> </ul> Full Show Notes Get the full version of show notes at <a href="https://www.japankyo.com/category/podcasts/japanstation/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.japankyo.com/category/podcasts/japanstation/</a>

98 Tokyo Kitchen Stories: A Chat w Chef Brendan Liew

Sophia Staite

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 &amp; 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!   Support on Patreon &amp; Ko-fi  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!     Support Japan Station on Patreon    You can also do a one time donation via Ko-fi.    Support us on Ko-fi      Links, Videos, Etc.   You can follow Sophia Staite on Twitter via the link below.    @henshinsophia  Don't forget to check out the latest episode of Ichimon Japan.   Why are these things so expensive in Japan? (Randoseru, Delivery Pizza, Fruit) | Ichimon Japan 63   Follow Japankyo on Social Media  Facebook (@JapankyoNews) Twitter (@JapankyoNews) Instagram (@JapanKyoNews)  Full Show Notes Get the full version of show notes at https://www.japankyo.com/category/podcasts/japanstation/

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 <ul> <li>About how the live action TV show Kamen Rider was adapted into English</li> <li>The popularity of Kamen Rider and why it is not as popular as Power Rangers in the English speaking world</li> <li>The prevalence of Kamen Rider in Japan</li> <li>The lack of literature on Kamen Rider in Egnlish</li> <li>Liver action super sentai shows</li> <li>About the super sentai &amp; Kamen Rider poses and their origin</li> <li>About Kamen Rider Black</li> <li>About Saban's Masked Rider, the English adaptation of Kamen Rider</li> <li>About the Kamen Rider and Mighty Morphin Power Rangers crossover</li> <li>The differences between Kamen Rider and super sentai (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers)</li> <li>The overarching theme and tone that runs throughout the Kamen Rider franchise</li> <li>The poor reception of Masked Rider</li> <li>Steve Wang's Kamen Rider adaptation</li> <li>Gender and Kamen Rider</li> <li>Odagiri Jo's role in Kamen Rider</li> <li>Kamen Rider's BL phase</li> <li>The Odagiri effect </li> <li>About Kamen Rider Dragon Knight</li> <li>The different ways kids play (henshin poses/weapons)</li> <li>Henshin pose competitions</li> <li>About the movie Shin Kamen Rider</li> <li>About Shin Kamen Rider's focus on cults/new religions</li> <li>And much more!</li> </ul> Support on Patreon &amp; Ko-fi If you enjoy Japan Station and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on <a href="http://Patreon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon.com</a>. 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! <ul> <li> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32280122" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support Japan Station on Patreon</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> You can also do a one time donation via Ko-fi. <ul> <li> <ul> <li><a href="https://ko-fi.com/japankyo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support us on Ko-fi</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> Links, Videos, Etc. You can follow Sophia Staite on Twitter via the link below. <ul> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/henshinsophia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@henshinsophia</a></li> </ul> Don't forget to check out the latest episode of Ichimon Japan. <ul> <li><a href="https://www.japankyo.com/2022/08/expensive-delivery-pizza-japan-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Why are these things so expensive in Japan? (Randoseru, Delivery Pizza, Fruit) | Ichimon Japan 63</a></li> </ul> Follow Japankyo on Social Media <ul> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/japankyonews" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook (@JapankyoNews)</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/japankyonews" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter (@JapankyoNews)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/japankyonews/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram (@JapanKyoNews)</a></li> </ul> Full Show Notes Get the full version of show notes at <a href="https://www.japankyo.com/category/podcasts/japanstation/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.japankyo.com/category/podcasts/japanstation/</a>

97 Breaking Down Kamen Rider & Super Sentai (Power Rangers) w. Sophia Staite

Prairie Stuart Wolff

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!   Support on Patreon &amp; Ko-fi  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!     Support Japan Station on Patreon    You can also do a one time donation via Ko-fi.    Support us on Ko-fi      Links, Videos, Etc.   To find out more about Prairie, her writing and Mirukahsi Salon, please check out the links below.  Cultivated Days Mirukashi Salon  Don't forget to check out the latest episode of Ichimon Japan.   Why are these things so expensive in Japan? (Randoseru, Delivery Pizza, Fruit) | Ichimon Japan 63     Follow Japankyo on Social Media  Facebook (@JapankyoNews) Twitter (@JapankyoNews) Instagram (@JapanKyoNews)  Full Show Notes Get the full version of show notes at https://www.japankyo.com/category/podcasts/japanstation/

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 <ul> <li>About Mirukashi in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture</li> <li>About pottery and Karatsu</li> <li>Why Prairie Stuart Wolff  moved to Mirukashi in Saga Prefecture</li> <li>About becoming used to life in Japan</li> <li>About learning Japanese</li> <li>On interviewing locals in Japan</li> <li>On cooking and experiencing food in Japan</li> <li>Food in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture</li> <li>About the Cultivated Days website</li> <li>About running travel tours in Japan</li> <li>About Mirukashi Salon</li> <li>About the Mirukashi Salon itineraries</li> <li>The increase and decrease in travelers to Japan</li> <li>Traveling to Saga Prefecture</li> <li>And much more!</li> </ul> Support on Patreon &amp; Ko-fi If you enjoy Japan Station and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on <a href="http://Patreon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon.com</a>. 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! <ul> <li> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32280122" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support Japan Station on Patreon</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> You can also do a one time donation via Ko-fi. <ul> <li> <ul> <li><a href="https://ko-fi.com/japankyo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support us on Ko-fi</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> Links, Videos, Etc. To find out more about Prairie, her writing and Mirukahsi Salon, please check out the links below. <ul> <li><a href="https://cultivateddays.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cultivated Days</a></li> <li><a href="https://mirukashi.life/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mirukashi Salon</a></li> </ul> Don't forget to check out the latest episode of Ichimon Japan. <ul> <li><a href="https://www.japankyo.com/2022/08/expensive-delivery-pizza-japan-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Why are these things so expensive in Japan? (Randoseru, Delivery Pizza, Fruit) | Ichimon Japan 63</a></li> </ul>   Follow Japankyo on Social Media <ul> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/japankyonews" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook (@JapankyoNews)</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/japankyonews" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter (@JapankyoNews)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/japankyonews/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram (@JapanKyoNews)</a></li> </ul> Full Show Notes Get the full version of show notes at <a href="https://www.japankyo.com/category/podcasts/japanstation/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.japankyo.com/category/podcasts/japanstation/</a>

96 Experiencing Rural Japan: A Chat w Prairie Stuart Wolff of Mirukashi Salon

Mel Ok

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 &amp; localization industry On starting a translation company in Japan On how the translation &amp; 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!    Support on Patreon &amp; Ko-fi  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!     Support Japan Station on Patreon    You can also do a one time donation via Ko-fi.    Support us on Ko-fi      Links, Videos, Etc.   To follow Mel Ok on Twitter or visit the ACE Honyaku website, use the links below.  Mel Ok on Twitter Ace Honyaku Website  Don't forget to check out the latest episode of Ichimon Japan.   Are Japanese…? (Stereotypes About Japan) | Ichimon Japan 62     Follow Japankyo on Social Media  Facebook (@JapankyoNews) Twitter (@JapankyoNews) Instagram (@JapanKyoNews)  Full Show Notes Get the full version of show notes at https://www.japankyo.com/category/podcasts/japanstation/

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 <ul> <li>The Japanese population in Hawaii</li> <li>Studying Japanese linguistics</li> <li>About doing play testing for video games</li> <li>Doing the Japanese QA for Halo 2</li> <li>On getting to Japan and trying to get into the JET Program</li> <li>On transitioning into the translation &amp; localization industry</li> <li>On starting a translation company in Japan</li> <li>On how the translation &amp; localization process for video games works</li> <li>On dealing with ambiguities in texts</li> <li>On dealing with new IP</li> <li>On translating The World Is Your Weapon</li> <li>On how long it can take to translate a game</li> <li>The difficulty of finding good translators</li> <li>On translation tests</li> <li>Advice for aspiring translators/localizers</li> <li>About Tottori</li> <li>And much more!</li> </ul> Support on Patreon &amp; Ko-fi If you enjoy Japan Station and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on <a href="http://Patreon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon.com</a>. 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! <ul> <li> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32280122" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support Japan Station on Patreon</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> You can also do a one time donation via Ko-fi. <ul> <li> <ul> <li><a href="https://ko-fi.com/japankyo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support us on Ko-fi</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> Links, Videos, Etc. To follow Mel Ok on Twitter or visit the ACE Honyaku website, use the links below. <ul> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/acelee" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mel Ok on Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.acetranslate.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ace Honyaku Website</a></li> </ul> Don't forget to check out the latest episode of Ichimon Japan. <ul> <li><a href="https://www.japankyo.com/2022/07/about-japanese-stereotypes-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Are Japanese…? (Stereotypes About Japan) | Ichimon Japan 62</a></li> </ul>   Follow Japankyo on Social Media <ul> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/japankyonews" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook (@JapankyoNews)</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/japankyonews" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter (@JapankyoNews)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/japankyonews/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram (@JapanKyoNews)</a></li> </ul> Full Show Notes Get the full version of show notes at <a href="https://www.japankyo.com/category/podcasts/japanstation/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.japankyo.com/category/podcasts/japanstation/</a>

95 Localizing Japanese Video Games (Mel Ok of Ace Honyaku)

Gabriella Lukacs

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 &amp; Nico Nico Douga The rise &amp; 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!   Support on Patreon &amp; Ko-fi  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!     Support Japan Station on Patreon    You can also do a one time donation via Ko-fi.    Support us on Ko-fi      Links, Videos, Etc.   To pick up a copy of Dr. Lukacs book, consider using the affiliate link below.  Invisibility by Design: Women and Labor in Japan's Digital Economy  Don't forget to check out the latest episode of Ichimon Japan.   Are Japanese…? (Stereotypes About Japan) | Ichimon Japan 62     Follow Japankyo on Social Media  Facebook (@JapankyoNews) Twitter (@JapankyoNews) Instagram (@JapanKyoNews)  Full Show Notes Get the full version of show notes at https://www.japankyo.com/category/podcasts/japanstation/

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 <ul> <li>About the book Invisibility by Design</li> <li>How Dr. Lukacs got interested in researching women and digital labor in Japan</li> <li>Tech and digital economy trends in Japan</li> <li>Mixi &amp; Nico Nico Douga</li> <li>The rise &amp; fall of Japanese ell phones</li> <li>About the rise of "girly photography" in the 90s</li> <li>About Hiromix</li> <li>About Net Idols (netto aidoru)</li> <li>About the rise of blogs and blogging platofrms in Japan</li> <li>About the bijin trader boom (female day traders)</li> <li>How women were marketed as financially savvy and excellent day traders</li> <li>Labor and the digital economy in general</li> <li>And much more!</li> </ul> Support on Patreon &amp; Ko-fi If you enjoy Japan Station and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on <a href="http://Patreon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon.com</a>. 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! <ul> <li> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32280122" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support Japan Station on Patreon</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> You can also do a one time donation via Ko-fi. <ul> <li> <ul> <li><a href="https://ko-fi.com/japankyo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support us on Ko-fi</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> Links, Videos, Etc. To pick up a copy of Dr. Lukacs book, consider using the affiliate link below. <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3uD0m4H" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Invisibility by Design: Women and Labor in Japan's Digital Economy</a></li> </ul> Don't forget to check out the latest episode of Ichimon Japan. <ul> <li><a href="https://www.japankyo.com/2022/07/about-japanese-stereotypes-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Are Japanese…? (Stereotypes About Japan) | Ichimon Japan 62</a></li> </ul>   Follow Japankyo on Social Media <ul> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/japankyonews" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook (@JapankyoNews)</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/japankyonews" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter (@JapankyoNews)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/japankyonews/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram (@JapanKyoNews)</a></li> </ul> Full Show Notes Get the full version of show notes at <a href="https://www.japankyo.com/category/podcasts/japanstation/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.japankyo.com/category/podcasts/japanstation/</a>

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

Kitano Takeshi

Jonathan Wroot

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!   Support on Patreon &amp; Ko-fi  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!     Support Japan Station on Patreon    You can also do a one time donation via Ko-fi.    Support us on Ko-fi      Links, Videos, Etc.   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 Paths of Zatoichi: The Global Influence of the Blind Swordsman  The link below is for the list of blog articles about Dr. Wroot's experience watching 30 Zatoichi films in 30 days.   30 Zatoichi films in 30 Days  Here is Dr. Wroot's ranking of the Zatoichi films.   From Best To Worst – My Opinions on the Zatoichi films  Don't forget to check out the latest episode of Ichimon Japan.   What is a famiresu? (About Japanese “Family Restaurants”) | Ichimon Japan 61   Follow Japankyo on Social Media  Facebook (@JapankyoNews) Twitter (@JapankyoNews) Instagram (@JapanKyoNews)  Full Show Notes Get the full version of show notes at https://www.japankyo.com/category/podcasts/japanstation/

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 <ul> <li>About the boom in Japanese films in the early to mid 2000s</li> <li>About Kitano Takeshi and his films</li> <li>On studying Asian cinema</li> <li>About Kitano Takeshi's Violent Cop</li> <li>About Kitano Takeshi's remake of Zatoichi</li> <li>About the Zatoichi films and their history</li> <li>Jidaigeki vs chanbara</li> <li>About the influence of Zatoichi on film and pop culture around the world</li> <li>The influence of Zatoichi on Daredevil</li> <li>About Shintaro Katsu</li> <li>About some of the differences int he Zatoichi films</li> <li>The Zatoichi TV show</li> <li>The original Zatoichi short story in which Zatoichi first appears</li> <li>The crazy finale of the Zatoichi film directed by Hiroshi Teshigahara</li> <li>About dubs and subtitling</li> <li>Voice actors in Japan that always do the same voices of Western actors</li> <li>Crazy Japanese commercials featuring Western celebrities</li> <li>And much more!</li> </ul> Support on Patreon &amp; Ko-fi If you enjoy Japan Station and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on <a href="http://Patreon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon.com</a>. 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! <ul> <li> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32280122" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support Japan Station on Patreon</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> You can also do a one time donation via Ko-fi. <ul> <li> <ul> <li><a href="https://ko-fi.com/japankyo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support us on Ko-fi</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> Links, Videos, Etc. 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). <ul> <li><a href="https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781793601216/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Paths of Zatoichi: The Global Influence of the Blind Swordsman</a></li> </ul> The link below is for the list of blog articles about Dr. Wroot's experience watching 30 Zatoichi films in 30 days. <ul> <li><a href="https://jlwroot.wordpress.com/category/30-days-of-zatoichi-posts/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 30 Zatoichi films in 30 Days</a></li> </ul> Here is Dr. Wroot's ranking of the Zatoichi films. <ul> <li><a href="https://jlwroot.wordpress.com/2014/06/28/from-best-to-worst-my-opinions-on-the-zatoichi-films/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> From Best To Worst – My Opinions on the Zatoichi films</a></li> </ul> Don't forget to check out the latest episode of Ichimon Japan. <ul> <li><a href="https://www.japankyo.com/2022/06/about-japans-famiresu-ichimon-japan/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> What is a famiresu? (About Japanese “Family Restaurants”) | Ichimon Japan 61</a></li> </ul> Follow Japankyo on Social Media <ul> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/japankyonews" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook (@JapankyoNews)</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/japankyonews" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter (@JapankyoNews)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/japankyonews/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram (@JapanKyoNews)</a></li> </ul> Full Show Notes Get the full version of show notes at <a href="https://www.japankyo.com/category/podcasts/japanstation/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.japankyo.com/category/podcasts/japanstation/</a>

93 Kitano Takeshi, Zatoichi & Japanese Movies (Dr. Jonathan Wroot)

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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 <a href="http://www.japanstationpodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.japanstationpodcast.com</a>. mail@japanstationpodcast.com

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Patrick W. Galbraith

On This Episode of Japan Station On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, we're talking about "otaku," the history of the anime "holy land" of Akihabara, and a whole lot more. About Koichi Dr. Patrick W. Galbraith is an lecturer at Senshu University in Tokyo. He is one of the world's leading expert on the topic of Akihabara and the related subcultures that are often associated with this famous district of Tokyo. Galbraith is the author of man y books and articles, including Tokyo Realtime (2010), The Otaku Encyclopedia: An Insider's Guide to the Subculture of Cool Japan (2014), The Moe Manifesto: An Insider's Look at the Worlds of Manga, Anime, and Gaming (2017), and others. His most recent book, published by Duke University Press Books in 2019, is Otaku and the Struggle for Imagination in Japan.u, Topics Discussed  Dr. Galbraith's first visit to Akihabara Hayao Miyazaki's complicated relationship with fandom during the early part of his career The character Clarisse de Cagliostro from the 1979 film Lupin Third: The Castle of Calgiostro The different waves of anime fandom in Japan The lolicon/rorikon Boom of the first half of the 1980s The word lolicon/rorikon and its various meanings The connection of the character Lum Invader from Urusei Yatsura and her connection to the cocept of lolicon/rorikon How computers and adult computer games (eroge or erogē) helped transform Akihabara into what it is today The ongoing struggle between the "otaku" of Akihabara and the Japanese government What the future holds for Akihabara What the current status of maid cafes in Akihabara is The tendency of trying to link anime and manga back to ukiyo-e woodblock prints from the Edo period The problematic idea that tentacles are a uniquely "Japanese" thing And much more!  Follow Japankyo on Social Media  Facebook (@JapankyoNews) Twitter (@JapankyoNews) 

On This Episode of Japan Station On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, we're talking about "otaku," the history of the anime "holy land" of Akihabara, and a whole lot more. About Koichi Dr. Patrick W. Galbraith is an lecturer at Senshu University in Tokyo. He is one of the world's leading expert on the topic of Akihabara and the related subcultures that are often associated with this famous district of Tokyo. Galbraith is the author of man y books and articles, including Tokyo Realtime (2010), The Otaku Encyclopedia: An Insider's Guide to the Subculture of Cool Japan (2014), The Moe Manifesto: An Insider's Look at the Worlds of Manga, Anime, and Gaming (2017), and others. His most recent book, published by Duke University Press Books in 2019, is Otaku and the Struggle for Imagination in Japan.u, Topics Discussed <ul> <li>Dr. Galbraith's first visit to Akihabara</li> <li>Hayao Miyazaki's complicated relationship with fandom during the early part of his career</li> <li>The character Clarisse de Cagliostro from the 1979 film Lupin Third: The Castle of Calgiostro</li> <li>The different waves of anime fandom in Japan</li> <li>The lolicon/rorikon Boom of the first half of the 1980s</li> <li>The word lolicon/rorikon and its various meanings</li> <li>The connection of the character Lum Invader from Urusei Yatsura and her connection to the cocept of lolicon/rorikon</li> <li>How computers and adult computer games (eroge or erogē) helped transform Akihabara into what it is today</li> <li>The ongoing struggle between the "otaku" of Akihabara and the Japanese government</li> <li>What the future holds for Akihabara</li> <li>What the current status of maid cafes in Akihabara is</li> <li>The tendency of trying to link anime and manga back to ukiyo-e woodblock prints from the Edo period</li> <li>The problematic idea that tentacles are a uniquely "Japanese" thing</li> <li>And much more!</li> </ul> Follow Japankyo on Social Media <ul> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/japankyonews" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook (@JapankyoNews)</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/japankyonews" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter (@JapankyoNews)</a></li> </ul>

30 Understanding "Otaku" and Akihabara w. Dr. Patrick W. Galbraith

On this episode of the Japan Station podcast we're talking about learning Japanese, running a business, and a whole lot more with the creator of Tofugu, Koichi. About Koichi For more than a decade Koichi has been helping people learn about Japan, Japanese culture, and the Japanese language via the blog Tofugu and all of its related products and services. Koichi got his start in the public eye when he began uploading Japanese-language videos to his YouTube channel Koichiben during the early days of YouTube. Not long after that, Koichi made the transition to English-language content when he launched the Tofugu blog and YouTube channel. Since then, Koichi has been able to build the Tofugu brand into a  successful company that has become known as a source of great Japan-related content that is both fun and educational. Topics Discussed  Why Koichi started making YouTube videos The transition from Koichiben to Tofugu Koichi's connection to Hawaii The difficulties of starting and running a business What motivated Koichi to create the Japanese language textbook TextFugu The kanji learning app WaniKani How pretending to be a cult can be an effective marketing strategy Koichi's appreciation of off-the-beaten path sightseeing spots "Robot Sex Museums" The Retro Space Saka Kaikan (レトロスペース 坂会館) museum in Sapporo The Fushigi Hakubutsukan (ふしぎ博物館) museum in Fukuoka The Sanatorium cafe in Fukuoka What Koichi enjoys about running his own business The hunt for the elusive Bob Sapp Trying to get in touch with prime minister Shinzo Abe And much more!  Follow Japankyo on Social Media  Facebook (@JapankyoNews) Twitter (@JapankyoNews) 

On this episode of the Japan Station podcast we're talking about learning Japanese, running a business, and a whole lot more with the creator of Tofugu, Koichi. About Koichi For more than a decade Koichi has been helping people learn about Japan, Japanese culture, and the Japanese language via the blog Tofugu and all of its related products and services. Koichi got his start in the public eye when he began uploading Japanese-language videos to his YouTube channel Koichiben during the early days of YouTube. Not long after that, Koichi made the transition to English-language content when he launched the Tofugu blog and YouTube channel. Since then, Koichi has been able to build the Tofugu brand into a  successful company that has become known as a source of great Japan-related content that is both fun and educational. Topics Discussed <ul> <li>Why Koichi started making YouTube videos</li> <li>The transition from Koichiben to Tofugu</li> <li>Koichi's connection to Hawaii</li> <li>The difficulties of starting and running a business</li> <li>What motivated Koichi to create the Japanese language textbook TextFugu</li> <li>The kanji learning app WaniKani</li> <li>How pretending to be a cult can be an effective marketing strategy</li> <li>Koichi's appreciation of off-the-beaten path sightseeing spots</li> <li>"Robot Sex Museums"</li> <li>The Retro Space Saka Kaikan (レトロスペース 坂会館) museum in Sapporo</li> <li>The Fushigi Hakubutsukan (ふしぎ博物館) museum in Fukuoka</li> <li>The Sanatorium cafe in Fukuoka</li> <li>What Koichi enjoys about running his own business</li> <li>The hunt for the elusive Bob Sapp</li> <li>Trying to get in touch with prime minister Shinzo Abe</li> <li>And much more!</li> </ul> Follow Japankyo on Social Media <ul> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/japankyonews" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook (@JapankyoNews)</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/japankyonews" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter (@JapankyoNews)</a></li> </ul>

29 Koichi of Tofugu.com

Rachael Hutchinson

On this episode of the Japan Station podcast we take a look at the fascinating intersection between Japanese culture, society, and video games. About Dr. Rachael Hutchinson Dr. Rachael Hutchinson is an associate professor of Japanese Studies at the University of Delaware. She has taught classes on Japanese language, film, anime, manga, and video games. Dr. Hutchinson is the author of Japanese Culture Through Videogames. Published in 2019 by Routledge, Japanese Culture Through Videogames is a textbook that takes a comprehensive look at the many ways Japanese culture and history influence some of the most popular video games to ever come out of Japan. Some of the video games she takes a look at in the book include: the Street Fighter series, Soul Calibur, the Tekken series, the Metal Gear series, the Yakuza series, the Final Fantasy series, Okami, and more. Topics Discussed  Why Japanese fighting game arcade cabinets arrange players head-to-head instead of side-to-side like in the West Japanese fighting games The Street Fighter games The significance of character design The role of stereotypes in fighting games Nuclear disarmament in Metal Gear Solid 5 Japanese RPGs The connection between the Boy Scouts and the archetypal shōnen character that is so common in anime, manga, and JRPGs Japanese views on brain death and genetic manipulation Korean representation in Japanese video games How fighting games have dealt with Korean characters How the Yakuza games treat Korean characters What Japanese video games have to teach us about Japan Whether you can complete The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild without killing anything or eating meat And much more! 

On this episode of the Japan Station podcast we take a look at the fascinating intersection between Japanese culture, society, and video games. About Dr. Rachael Hutchinson Dr. Rachael Hutchinson is an associate professor of Japanese Studies at the University of Delaware. She has taught classes on Japanese language, film, anime, manga, and video games. Dr. Hutchinson is the author of Japanese Culture Through Videogames. Published in 2019 by Routledge, Japanese Culture Through Videogames is a textbook that takes a comprehensive look at the many ways Japanese culture and history influence some of the most popular video games to ever come out of Japan. Some of the video games she takes a look at in the book include: the Street Fighter series, Soul Calibur, the Tekken series, the Metal Gear series, the Yakuza series, the Final Fantasy series, Okami, and more. Topics Discussed <ul> <li>Why Japanese fighting game arcade cabinets arrange players head-to-head instead of side-to-side like in the West</li> <li>Japanese fighting games</li> <li>The Street Fighter games</li> <li>The significance of character design</li> <li>The role of stereotypes in fighting games</li> <li>Nuclear disarmament in Metal Gear Solid 5</li> <li>Japanese RPGs</li> <li>The connection between the Boy Scouts and the archetypal shōnen character that is so common in anime, manga, and JRPGs</li> <li>Japanese views on brain death and genetic manipulation</li> <li>Korean representation in Japanese video games</li> <li>How fighting games have dealt with Korean characters</li> <li>How the Yakuza games treat Korean characters</li> <li>What Japanese video games have to teach us about Japan</li> <li>Whether you can complete The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild without killing anything or eating meat</li> <li>And much more!</li> </ul>

24 Japanese Culture Through Video Games (Dr. Rachael Hutchinson)

In this episode of the Japan Station podcast we're going deep into the world of J-pop with Dr. Capital. Dr. Jonathan Patterson is an Assistant Professor of Popular Music in the Division of Jazz Studies of the University of North Texas College of Music. Also known by the stage name Dr. Capital, he is a composer, singer, guitarist, and an all-around expert on Japanese popular music who has been performing music in Japan for around two decades. Over the course of his career he has worked with a long list of prominent figures in Japan's music industry, including Shing02, Ayaka, Miho Nakayama, Angela Aki, and many more. Dr. Capital also runs a popular YouTube channel. In his videos Dr. Capital performs acoustic guitar covers of well-known J-pop songs, as well as explains the many musical concepts within them--and he does this completely in Japanese. In this episode we discuss:  What inspired Dr. Capital to start playing the guitar Dr. Capital's first guitar How Dr. Capital became interested in Japan How Dr. Capital became interested in J-pop How Dr. Capital first got to Japan How Dr. Capital met the rapper Shing02 What it was like working with Shing02 The power of music Dr. Capitals passion for teaching people about music What makes Japanese pop music different from American pop music The overabundance of the 1-5-6-4 chord progression in Western pop music The music of Yasutaka Nakata How Dr. Capital came to learn the Osaka dialect (Osaka-ben) And much more!  Note: In the intro of this episode it is incorrectly stated that Dr. Jonathan Patterson is an associate professor at the University of North Texas. As of the time of the release of this episode (08/01/19) Dr. Patterson is listed as an Assistant Professor and not Associate Professor. For more extensive show notes, including videos and links the things mentioned in this episode visit http://www.japankyo.com/2019/08/japan-station-podcast-jpop-dr-jonathan-patterson-dr-capital-interview/

In this episode of the Japan Station podcast we're going deep into the world of J-pop with Dr. Capital. Dr. Jonathan Patterson is an Assistant Professor of Popular Music in the Division of Jazz Studies of the University of North Texas College of Music. Also known by the stage name Dr. Capital, he is a composer, singer, guitarist, and an all-around expert on Japanese popular music who has been performing music in Japan for around two decades. Over the course of his career he has worked with a long list of prominent figures in Japan's music industry, including Shing02, Ayaka, Miho Nakayama, Angela Aki, and many more. Dr. Capital also runs a popular YouTube channel. In his videos Dr. Capital performs acoustic guitar covers of well-known J-pop songs, as well as explains the many musical concepts within them--and he does this completely in Japanese. In this episode we discuss: <ul> <li>What inspired Dr. Capital to start playing the guitar</li> <li>Dr. Capital's first guitar</li> <li>How Dr. Capital became interested in Japan</li> <li>How Dr. Capital became interested in J-pop</li> <li>How Dr. Capital first got to Japan</li> <li>How Dr. Capital met the rapper Shing02</li> <li>What it was like working with Shing02</li> <li>The power of music</li> <li>Dr. Capitals passion for teaching people about music</li> <li>What makes Japanese pop music different from American pop music</li> <li>The overabundance of the 1-5-6-4 chord progression in Western pop music</li> <li>The music of Yasutaka Nakata</li> <li>How Dr. Capital came to learn the Osaka dialect (Osaka-ben)</li> <li>And much more!</li> </ul> Note: In the intro of this episode it is incorrectly stated that Dr. Jonathan Patterson is an associate professor at the University of North Texas. As of the time of the release of this episode (08/01/19) Dr. Patterson is listed as an Assistant Professor and not Associate Professor. For more extensive show notes, including videos and links the things mentioned in this episode visit <a href="http://www.japankyo.com/2019/08/japan-station-podcast-jpop-dr-jonathan-patterson-dr-capital-interview/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.japankyo.com/2019/08/japan-station-podcast-jpop-dr-jonathan-patterson-dr-capital-interview/</a>

19 Deconstructing J-pop with Jonathan "Dr. Capital" Patterson

Stan Sakai

Usagi Yojimbo

On This Episode of Japan Station On this episode of the Japan Station podcast I sit down for a chat with the award-winning creator of the Usagi Yojimbo comic book series, Stan Sakai. About Stan Sakai Though born in Japan, Stan Sakai grew up in Honolulu, Hawaii, before moving to California to pursue a career in comics. Once in California Stan went on to work with some of the most legendary figures in the comics industry, including Stan Lee and Sergio Aragones. Stan is best known as the creator of the long-running comic book series, Usagi Yojimbo. The series, which dates back to 1984, has won Stan a long list of prestigious awards, including five Eisner Awards. The main character of Usagi Yojimbo, Miyamoto Usagi, has also appeared in numerous crossovers with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Usagi Yojimbo is currently be developed into an animated TV series. Topics Discussed  Stan's parents and why he was born in Japan The difference between the manga industry in Japan and the American comic book industry His work on the graphic novel adaptation of the story fo the 47 ronin (published by Dark Horse comics) How Stan got into the comic book industry The time the late-Stan Lee surprised Stan by calling him on the phone Stan's relationship with Sergio Aragones Stan's interest in Japanese history and culture Stan's wife Julie Fujii Sakai The incredible cute-ness of Chibi Usagi Usagi Yojimbo being developed into an animated TV series by Gaumont Valuable advice for aspiring comic book creators And much more!  Follow Japankyo on Facebook and Twitter so you don't miss any updates!

On This Episode of Japan Station On this episode of the Japan Station podcast I sit down for a chat with the award-winning creator of the Usagi Yojimbo comic book series, Stan Sakai. About Stan Sakai Though born in Japan, Stan Sakai grew up in Honolulu, Hawaii, before moving to California to pursue a career in comics. Once in California Stan went on to work with some of the most legendary figures in the comics industry, including Stan Lee and Sergio Aragones. Stan is best known as the creator of the long-running comic book series, Usagi Yojimbo. The series, which dates back to 1984, has won Stan a long list of prestigious awards, including five Eisner Awards. The main character of Usagi Yojimbo, Miyamoto Usagi, has also appeared in numerous crossovers with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Usagi Yojimbo is currently be developed into an animated TV series. Topics Discussed <ul> <li>Stan's parents and why he was born in Japan</li> <li>The difference between the manga industry in Japan and the American comic book industry</li> <li>His work on the graphic novel adaptation of the story fo the 47 ronin (published by Dark Horse comics)</li> <li>How Stan got into the comic book industry</li> <li>The time the late-Stan Lee surprised Stan by calling him on the phone</li> <li>Stan's relationship with Sergio Aragones</li> <li>Stan's interest in Japanese history and culture</li> <li>Stan's wife Julie Fujii Sakai</li> <li>The incredible cute-ness of Chibi Usagi</li> <li>Usagi Yojimbo being developed into an animated TV series by Gaumont</li> <li>Valuable advice for aspiring comic book creators</li> <li>And much more!</li> </ul> Follow Japankyo on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/japankyonews" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/japankyonews" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> so you don't miss any updates!

23 Stan Sakai, Creator of Usagi Yojimbo

Patricia Steinhoff

On this episode of the Japan Station podcast we are talking about the Japanese Red Army (Nihon Sekigun, 日本赤軍), a Japanese militant communist group established in 1971 with the intent of overthrowing the Japanese government and taking down Japan's monarchy. About Dr. Patricia Steinhoff Dr. Patricia Steihoff is one of the world's leading experts on the topic of Japanese social movements. With a career spanning more than five decades, Dr. Steinhoff has researched a wide range of topics, including the Japanese justice system, Aum Shinrikyo, and the radical left groups that emerged out of the Japanese protest cycles of the late 1960s and early 1970s. Her work on the Japanese militant group known as the Japanese Red Army is particularly comprehensive and has been extremely important for shedding light on the topic. Dr. Steinhoff retired from the University of Hawai'i at Manoa in Honolulu at the end of the 2018-2019 school year. Topics Discussed  How Dr. Steinhoff became interested in researching the Japanese Red Army The phenomenon of tenkō (転向, literally, changing direction) The 1972 terrorist attach on Lod Airport in Israel What it was like going to Israel to interview Kozo Okamoto, the only Japanese Red Army member to survive the Lod Airport attack What exactly the Japanese Red Army was What led to the creation of the Japanese Red Army The role of Fusako Shigenobu Some of the guerrilla tactics the Japanese Red Army would use The 1970 plane hijacking that would result in the "Yodogo Exiles" The student protests that occurred in Japan during the 1960s and '70s and how authorities in Japan reacted to them What became of the Japanese Red Army The impact the Japanese Red Army had on Japan and its judicial system And much more! 

On this episode of the Japan Station podcast we are talking about the Japanese Red Army (Nihon Sekigun, 日本赤軍), a Japanese militant communist group established in 1971 with the intent of overthrowing the Japanese government and taking down Japan's monarchy. About Dr. Patricia Steinhoff Dr. Patricia Steihoff is one of the world's leading experts on the topic of Japanese social movements. With a career spanning more than five decades, Dr. Steinhoff has researched a wide range of topics, including the Japanese justice system, Aum Shinrikyo, and the radical left groups that emerged out of the Japanese protest cycles of the late 1960s and early 1970s. Her work on the Japanese militant group known as the Japanese Red Army is particularly comprehensive and has been extremely important for shedding light on the topic. Dr. Steinhoff retired from the University of Hawai'i at Manoa in Honolulu at the end of the 2018-2019 school year. Topics Discussed <ul> <li>How Dr. Steinhoff became interested in researching the Japanese Red Army</li> <li>The phenomenon of tenkō (転向, literally, changing direction)</li> <li>The 1972 terrorist attach on Lod Airport in Israel</li> <li>What it was like going to Israel to interview Kozo Okamoto, the only Japanese Red Army member to survive the Lod Airport attack</li> <li>What exactly the Japanese Red Army was</li> <li>What led to the creation of the Japanese Red Army</li> <li>The role of Fusako Shigenobu</li> <li>Some of the guerrilla tactics the Japanese Red Army would use</li> <li>The 1970 plane hijacking that would result in the "Yodogo Exiles"</li> <li>The student protests that occurred in Japan during the 1960s and '70s and how authorities in Japan reacted to them</li> <li>What became of the Japanese Red Army</li> <li>The impact the Japanese Red Army had on Japan and its judicial system</li> <li>And much more!</li> </ul>

25 The Japanese Red Army (Dr. Patricia Steinhoff)

Anne Crescini

On this episode of the Japan Station podcast we're talking about the Japanese language and the very interesting linguistic phenomenon of "made in Japan English" (wasei eigo). Anne Crescini is an Associate Professor at the University of Kitakyushu in Fukuoka Prefecture. She has conducted extensive research on the linguistic phenomenon of wasei eigo ("made in Japan English") and has even written a book on the subject called Petto Botoru wa Eigo Ja nai tte Shittō to!? (English: Did you know that "PET Bottle" is not an English word!?). Aside from teaching and her work on wasei eigo, Anne regularly appears on Japanese television, writes a column for a Fukuoka newspaper, and makes her own miso. Anne is also well-known for her mastery of the Hakata dialect. In this episode we discuss:  The various types of words that make up the Japanese language The various languages of origin of gairaigo (loanwords/foreign origin words in Japanese) What wasei eigo is Examples of wasei eigo What a "handle keeper" (handoru kīpā) What a "paper driver" is (pēpā) What "magic tape" (majikku tēpu) is What "skinship" is How the need for efficient communication shapes the words people use Possible reasons why wasei eigo came to be so prevalent How wasei eigo can be confusing for both English-speakers and Japanese-speakers Why Anne moved to Japan How Anne became interested in the Japanese language and researching it The changing nature of language Recent Japanese slang such as the use of wanchan and futsū ni (murai, oishii, etc) The use of re-tasu kotoba The use of ra-nuki kotoba The importance of knowing when you should speak formal Japanese versus casual Japanese Anne's interest in cooking Japanese food The potential probiotic benefits of making one's own miso And much more!  Follow Japankyo on Facebook and Twitter so you don't miss any updates! For full show notes visit www.japanstationpodcast.com.

On this episode of the Japan Station podcast we're talking about the Japanese language and the very interesting linguistic phenomenon of "made in Japan English" (wasei eigo). Anne Crescini is an Associate Professor at the University of Kitakyushu in Fukuoka Prefecture. She has conducted extensive research on the linguistic phenomenon of wasei eigo ("made in Japan English") and has even written a book on the subject called Petto Botoru wa Eigo Ja nai tte Shittō to!? (English: Did you know that "PET Bottle" is not an English word!?). Aside from teaching and her work on wasei eigo, Anne regularly appears on Japanese television, writes a column for a Fukuoka newspaper, and makes her own miso. Anne is also well-known for her mastery of the Hakata dialect. In this episode we discuss: <ul> <li>The various types of words that make up the Japanese language</li> <li>The various languages of origin of gairaigo (loanwords/foreign origin words in Japanese)</li> <li>What wasei eigo is</li> <li>Examples of wasei eigo</li> <li>What a "handle keeper" (handoru kīpā)</li> <li>What a "paper driver" is (pēpā)</li> <li>What "magic tape" (majikku tēpu) is</li> <li>What "skinship" is</li> <li>How the need for efficient communication shapes the words people use</li> <li>Possible reasons why wasei eigo came to be so prevalent</li> <li>How wasei eigo can be confusing for both English-speakers and Japanese-speakers</li> <li>Why Anne moved to Japan</li> <li>How Anne became interested in the Japanese language and researching it</li> <li>The changing nature of language</li> <li>Recent Japanese slang such as the use of wanchan and futsū ni (murai, oishii, etc)</li> <li>The use of re-tasu kotoba</li> <li>The use of ra-nuki kotoba</li> <li>The importance of knowing when you should speak formal Japanese versus casual Japanese</li> <li>Anne's interest in cooking Japanese food</li> <li>The potential probiotic benefits of making one's own miso</li> <li>And much more!</li> </ul> Follow Japankyo on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/japankyonews" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/japankyonews" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> so you don't miss any updates! For full show notes visit <a href="http://japanstationpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.japanstationpodcast.com</a>.

21 Exploring Made in Japan English (Wasei Eigo) w. Anne Crescini

Charles Kowalski

On this extra bonus episode of the Japan Station podcast, we explore the world of yōkai with author and Japan Station listener, Charles Kowalski. Originally from the U.S. Charles Kowalski is a teacher and author living in Japan. His latest book--Simon Grey and the March of a Hundred Ghosts--delves into the world of the Japanese supernatural creatures known as yōkai through the lens of a young 17th century English boy who gets stranded in Tokugawa-era Japan and has to rely on the yōkai in order get back home. Smon Grey and the March of a Hundred Ghosts is the first book in what Charles is planning to be a trilogy. Charles is also the author of two full-length novels: Mind Virus and The Devil's Son. In this episode we discuss:  What a yōkai is The origin of Charles' interest in yōkai The plot of Simon Grey and the March of a Hundred Ghosts The research process Charles underwent when working on Simon Grey and the March of a Hundred Ghosts The fascinating life of the English sailor-turned-samurai, William Adams (1564-1620) What the Hyakki Yagyō  (English:"Night Parade of One Hundred Demons") is Teaching in Japan How the Japanese folktale Urashima Tarō does not follow conventional storytelling norms Charles' future plans for the Simon Grey series And much more! 

On this extra bonus episode of the Japan Station podcast, we explore the world of yōkai with author and Japan Station listener, Charles Kowalski. Originally from the U.S. Charles Kowalski is a teacher and author living in Japan. His latest book--Simon Grey and the March of a Hundred Ghosts--delves into the world of the Japanese supernatural creatures known as yōkai through the lens of a young 17th century English boy who gets stranded in Tokugawa-era Japan and has to rely on the yōkai in order get back home. Smon Grey and the March of a Hundred Ghosts is the first book in what Charles is planning to be a trilogy. Charles is also the author of two full-length novels: Mind Virus and The Devil's Son. In this episode we discuss: <ul> <li>What a yōkai is</li> <li>The origin of Charles' interest in yōkai</li> <li>The plot of Simon Grey and the March of a Hundred Ghosts</li> <li>The research process Charles underwent when working on Simon Grey and the March of a Hundred Ghosts</li> <li>The fascinating life of the English sailor-turned-samurai, William Adams (1564-1620)</li> <li>What the Hyakki Yagyō  (English:"Night Parade of One Hundred Demons") is</li> <li>Teaching in Japan</li> <li>How the Japanese folktale Urashima Tarō does not follow conventional storytelling norms</li> <li>Charles' future plans for the Simon Grey series</li> <li>And much more!</li> </ul>

20 Talking About Yōkai w/ Author Charles Kowalski

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