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

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Japan Station helps you understand Japanese culture, language, and society on a deeper level. Hosted by The Anime Linguist, Tony R. Vega, the show features expert interviews and deep dives into topics you won't find anywhere else—sometimes with ridiculous tangents. Each episode dives into everything from Japanese language and linguistics to history, food, travel, and pop culture. You'll also hear stories from foreigners living in Japan, giving perspective on life in the country beyond the usual guidebook tips. Whether you're learning Japanese, planning a trip, or just passionate about Japan, e...

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03 The Origins of Anime and the Making of Japan's First Feature Length Animated Film (Dr. Jonathan Clements) 15.11.2018 58:43

This time we're taking a deep deep dive into the history of Japanese animation with Dr. Jonathan Clements. An expert on Asia and anime, Jonathan Clements is the author of many books, including Anime: A History , The Anime Encyclopedia (co-authored with Helen McCarthy), and Sacred Sailors : The Life and Work of Seo Mitsuyo . In this episode we discuss the origins of Japanese animation and its fasci...

02 How To Become A Comedian in Japan (Ann Lethin) 02.11.2018 55:35

Japan Station is back with episode 2 and this time I'm joined by owarai comedian Ann Lethin. Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, Ann moved to Japan to pursue a career in comedy after college. Ann discusses why she decided to do that, what comedy schools (yōseijo) are like, the challenges of being a comedian in Japan, a major reason why Japanese comedy can be so nonsensical, moose recipes (kind of...

01 The Behind the Scenes of Top Knot Detective (Aaron McCann & Dominic Pearce) 01.11.2018 51:57

Celebrate the official start of the Japan Station podcast with not one, but two amazing guests! This episode I'm joined by filmmakers Dominic Pearce and Aaron McCann, the creators of the hilarious mockumentary Top Knot Detective . In the episode Aaron and Dominic talk about what inspired them to make Top Knot Detective and the challenges they had to overcome to make their vision a reality. We also...

Episode 0 Welcome to Japan Station 23.10.2018 3:30

This is a quick preview of Japankyo.com's new podcast: Japan Station. On this episode host Tony Vega talks a little bit about himself and what to expect in this podcast. Features clips of Dominic Pearce (Episode 1), Ann Lethin (Episode 2), and Jonathan Clements (Episode 3). New episodes will be coming out on the first of every month with occasional bonus episodes dropping on the 15th. The first ep...