Podcast Episodes

Behind the Yoshimoto Curtain: A Chat w. Comedian Stephen Tetsu

Episode 49

On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, we're joined by Stephen Tetsu to discuss the Japanese comedy & entertainment industry, as well as his l…

5 years, 10 months ago

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Pregnancy & Marriage in Low-Fertility Japan (Dr. Amanda C. Seaman)

Episode 48

On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, we're exploring beliefs and traditions surrounding pregnancy in Japan, as well as how ideas about marri…

5 years, 10 months ago

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Working & Teaching in Japan (James from The Inside Japan Podcast)

Episode 47

On this very special episode of the Japan Station podcast, we're joined by James from ALTInsider.com and The Inside Japan Podcast. James offers some …

5 years, 10 months ago

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How I Became a Voice Actor in Japan (Reina)

Episode 46

On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, we learn what it's like going to school in Japan to become a seiyū (voice actor).

About Reina (麗)

Reina…

5 years, 11 months ago

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The Fascinating Life of Stand-Up Comedian Shuhei "Shoe" Murakami

Episode 45

On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, stand-up comedian Shuhei "Shoe" Murakami stops by to talk about how he went from almost dropping out of…

5 years, 11 months ago

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From Nintendo to Hello Kitty, Chatting About Japanese Pop Culture w. Matt Alt

Episode 44

On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, localizer and author Matt Alt stops by to discuss the influence Japanese pop culture has had on the wor…

6 years ago

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Presenting Japanese Plus Alpha | I Stepped on the Etymology of "Neko" (The Cat Episode)

Japanese Plus Alpha is the latest podcast in the JapanKyo Podcast Network. Produced by Tony Vega, Japanese Plus Alpha focuses on the Japanese languag…

6 years ago

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Talking Translation w. Sarah Moon

Episode 43

On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Sarah Moon teaches us a bit about what it's like being a translator of anime and games.

About Sarah Moo…

6 years ago

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A History of Modern Japan (Dr. Christopher Harding)

Episode 42

On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, we explore the history of modern Japan with Dr. Christopher Harding.

About Dr. Christopher Harding

Dr. …

6 years, 1 month ago

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Rakugo Performer Shinoharu Tatekawa

Episode 41

On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, we're joined by master rakugo performer Shinoharu Tatekawa.

About Shinoharu Tatekawa

Shinoharu Tatekawa…

6 years, 1 month ago

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