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Back to SearchThe Etymology of TAMAGO and Other Egg Stuff (Japanese Plus Alpha 01) | Japan Station 135
Episode 135
On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about the etymology of the Japanese word for egg (tamago) and other interesting quirks of this word! Note: …
1 year, 10 months ago
The Tale of Genji Explained (Dr. Lynne Miyake) | Japan Station 134
Episode 184
about, it's its significance and its fascinating manga adaptations.
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What The Tale of Genji (Genji Monogatari) is about The histor…1 year, 11 months ago
10 Words Only in Japanese DEBUNKED?! | Japan Station 133
Episode 133
On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about 10 words that only exist in Japanese and how Japanese may not be as unique as you think it is.
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1 year, 11 months ago
The Weak Yen & Rural Japan: Why They Matter | Japan Station 132
Season 132 Episode 132
On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about the importance of revitalizing rural Japan, the negative impact of the weak yen on Japan, and more wi…
2 years ago
Japan's UNBELIEVABLE DOG Pilgrimages | Japan Station 131
Season 131
On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about how dogs in Japan used to go on religious pilgrimages (maybe?).
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About religious p…2 years ago
MY NEXT BIG ADVENTURE! The Miyajima Challenge Explained! | Japan Station 130
Episode 130
On this episode of Japan Station, I talk about the Miyajima Challenge: my upcoming walk from Kyoto to Miyajima in Hiroshima Prefecture.
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2 years, 1 month ago
Osaka ComicCon: Should You Go? | Japan Station 129
Episode 129
On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about Osaka ComicCon. Is worth attending? What should you expect? Listen to find out!
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A…2 years, 1 month ago
Walking Historical Kyoto with Phillip Jackson | Japan Station 128
Episode 128
On this episode of Japan Station, writer and Kyoto expert Phillip Jackson tells about some great walking areas in Japan's ancient capital city. WARNI…
2 years, 2 months ago
10 Japanese Words I Learned from ANIME | Japan Station 127
Episode 127
On this episode of Japan Station, we're talking about Japanese words we learned by watching anime.
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How you can use anime, manga a…2 years, 2 months ago
Why Japanese Folklore MATTERS! | Japan Station 126
Episode 126
On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about Japanese folklore with Thersa Matsuura of the Uncanny Japan podcast.
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About Japane…2 years, 3 months ago