Ichimon Japan: A Podcast About Japan and the Japanese Language by JapanKyo.com

On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: Was Momotarō a thief? Topics Discussed The folktale/fairy tale of Momotar ō Whether Peach Boy is a good English title for Momotarō How old the story of Momotarō is Kunio Yanagita The most common motifs of the Momotarō story Some of the many variations that exist of the story of Momotar ō The possible connection between Kehi Shrine in the city of Tsuruga, Fu...

On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What are your Japanese studying tips? Topics Discussed How and why Tony and Ryan started studying Japanese The structure of Japanese Strategies and tips for studying Japanese and any foreign language The difficult part about learning Japanese Whether Japanese is a complex language The usefulness of talking to yourself in Japanese and rehearsing conversation...

On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What was it like in Fukushima during the Tohoku earthquake? Note: This is part two of a two part series. If you have not listened to part one , you should go back and listen to it first. Topics Discussed What it was like being in Iwaki City, Fukushima in the days following the 2011 Tohoku earthquake Evacuating from Iwaki to Sapporo The experience of volunte...

On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What was it like in Fukushima during the Tohoku earthquake? Note: This is part one of a two part series. Topics Discussed A firsthand account of what the 2011 Tohoku earthquake felt like in Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture The 2011 tsunami The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster and concerns over radiation What some English teachers in Iwaki City in Fukushim...

On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What's the deal with "fish girl on a cliff?" And by "fish girl on a cliff" we mean the 2008 Studio Ghibli film Ponyo . Topics Discussed The general reception of Ponyo Whether Ponyo was better received in the West or in Japan The "catchiness" of the theme from Ponyo A review of the major events of Ponyo Ponyo's fondness of human blood The meaning of Ponyo's...

On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What's it like being a fake priest in Japan? Topics Discussed What a nisebokushi is The different terminology for priests in Japanese ( shinpu vs bokushi ) The phenomenon of having foreigners dress as priests to officiate weddings in Japan How most "fake priests" in Japan tend to be white men The experiences of someone who worked as a fake priest in Japan H...

Today's Question On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: Why do Japanese train stations do that? Topics Discussed The train system in rural areas versus urban areas in Japan Trains in Kagoshima and Ishikawa What a Wanmanressha (one man trains) is Unmanned rural train stations Why Japanese train stations use cute songs to indicate a train is about to depart Hasshamero (train departure melodies) Th...

On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: Do Japanese people have longer intestines than Westerners? Topics Discussed Whether Japanese people have longer intestines than Westerners The idea that longer intestines are a result of the Japanese people having a diet centering around rice, grains, and vegetables The inconsistent details surrounding the idea that Japanese people have longer intestines th...

Today's Question On this episode of chimon Japan we ask: What's the deal with catgirls? Topics Discussed The history and origins of the trope of the catgirl What nekomimi (猫耳) means The existence of "catboys" (male nekomimi characters) Yōkai reminiscent of catgirls such as bakeneko nd nekomata The depiction of bakeneko women in Edo era ukiyo-e woodblock prints The supposed connection between cat...

Today's Question On this episode of chimon Japan we ask: Who are we? Topics Discussed Tony and Ryan's interest in Japan and Japanese What "ichimon" means What Ichimon Japan is and what we hope to do on this podcast Follow Japankyo on Social Media Facebook (@JapankyoNews) Twitter (@JapankyoNews) For More https://www.japankyo.com http://japanstationpodcast.com    

A taste of what is to come. Enjoy this trailer of Japankyo.com's newest podcast, Ichimon Japan.   Ichimon Japan will start being released in early 2020 (January-February). Stay tuned for more details.   You can stay connected by following on Facebook and Twitter. https://www.facebook.com/JapankyoNews/ https://twitter.com/japankyonews   You can also visit Japankyo.com. https://www.japankyo.com/   A...