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Back to SearchWHICH is CORRECT? Funiki vs Fuinki (雰囲気) | Japan Station 165
Episode 165
On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about the Japanese word funiki (雰囲気) and other words that aren't read the way they are written.
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1 year, 1 month ago
Do Japanese people have longer intestines than Westerners? | Japan Station 164/Ichimon Japan 02
Episode 164
This episode of Japan Station is a rebroadcast of episode two of Ichimon Japan.
On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: Do Japanese people have long…
1 year, 1 month ago
The REAL Reason Japan doesn't have public TRASH CANS! They're LYING TO YOU! | Japan Station 163
Episode 163
On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about why there's so few trash cans in public places in Japan.
Despite what many sources say the 1995 sarin…
1 year, 1 month ago
Why are vegetables so insulting in Japanese? | Japan Station 162/Ichimon Japan 14
Episode 162
This episode of Japan Station is a rebroadcast of Ichimon Japan episode 12.
On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: Why are vegetables so unsulting …
1 year, 1 month ago
What is "PLUS ALPHA?" The Meaning & Origin of the Japanese term purasu arufa/プラスアルファ | Japan Station 161
Episode 161
On this episode of Japan Station, I break down what the Japanese term "plus alpha" (purasu arufa/プラスアルファ) means and its possible origins.
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1 year, 1 month ago
The HISTORY of SUSHI (Dr. Eric C. Rath) | Japan Station 160
Episode 160
On this episode of Japan Station, Dr. Eric C. Rath joins us to talk all about the history of what may be Japan's most famous cuisine: SUSHI! We discu…
1 year, 2 months ago
I'm Walking Across KYŪSHŪ! About the Kyūshū Challenge | Japan Station 159
Episode 159
On this episode of Japan Station, I talk about my upcoming walk across the island of Kyushu. This fall I will be walking roughly 500 km from Iwakuni …
1 year, 2 months ago
Japanese Street Merchant Slang: 10 Words from Japan's Edo Merchants | Japan Station 158
Episode 158
On this episode of Japan Station, we're talking about Japanese slang that traces its roots back to Edo and Meiji era street vendors. We're digging in…
1 year, 2 months ago
What are gyaru? (About the Slang, Fashion and History of Japan's Gyaru/Gal) | Japan Station 157/Ichimon Japan 52
Episode 157
This episode of Japan Station is a re-broadcast of episode 52 of Ichimon Japan.
On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What are gyaru?
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Telling Time in the Edo Period! Obscure Japanese Vocabulary & Etymology | Japan Station 156
Episode 156
On this episode of Japan Station, we're talking about vocabulary and phrases related to telling time during the Edo Period! This is a surprisingly de…
1 year, 2 months ago