Japan Station: A Podcast About Japan by JapanKyo.com
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On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Tony answers the question: How did you become so familiar with Japan?
About Tony VegaTony Vega is a writer, editor, and podcaster. He has lived in Japan as both a student and participant of the JET Programme. He possesses an M.A. in Japanese language and linguistics from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Tony is the creator of Japankyo.com and he produces both the Japan Station and Ichimon Japan podcasts. Aside from his work on JapanKyo.com, he is the editor in chief of Wasabi magazine and the producer of the Transmissions from Hawaii podcast. Tony enjoys pizza, sushi, burritos, puns, and overanalyzing absurd things.
Topics DiscussedIf you enjoy Japan Station and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on Patreon.com. For a minimum pledge of $1 a month you'll get early access to all JapanKyo podcasts, bonus content, and more. And for $3 a month, you'll get access to Japanese Plus Alpha, a podcast produced by me (Tony Vega) that focuses on the Japanese language and all of its fascinating quirks. Also, all pledges get a shout-out on the show and my undying gratitude. Thank you in advance!
If you enjoyed this solo episode, then you'll probably enjoy episode 33 of Japan Stationi.
Here are the Japan Station episodes that were mentioned in this episode.
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Opening/Closing song: Oedo Controller (大江戸コントローラー) by Yunomi featuring Toriena (Used with permission from Yunomi)
To listen to more of Yunomi's music, check out his Soundcloud page or YouTube channel.
Japan Station cover art: Provided by Erik R.
Featured image: JapanKyo.com
Featured image: Courtesy of Romulus Hillsborough/Tuttle Publishing
Follow Japankyo on Social Media34 The Japanese Intelligence Community & Espionage (Dr. Richard Samuels)
33 Learning Japanese While Legally Blind (Tony Vega)
32 Chatting About Shinobi Mysteries w. Susan Spann
31 A Conversation with a Shakuhachi Master (Christopher Yohmai Blasdel)
Ichimon Japan 01: What's the deal with cat girls? (About nekomimi)
30 Understanding "Otaku" and Akihabara w. Dr. Patrick W. Galbraith
29 Koichi of Tofugu.com
Presenting Ichimon Japan: A Podcast by Japankyo.com [Trailer]
28 Evangeline Neo of Evacomics
27 The Bells of Old Tokyo (Anna Sherman)
26 Manga Creator Minami Sakai
25 The Japanese Red Army (Dr. Patricia Steinhoff)
24 Japanese Culture Through Video Games (Dr. Rachael Hutchinson)
23 Stan Sakai, Creator of Usagi Yojimbo
22 Discovering Buddhist Sculptures w. Michael VanHartingsveldt
21 Exploring Made in Japan English (Wasei Eigo) w. Anne Crescini
20 Talking About Yōkai w/ Author Charles Kowalski
19 Deconstructing J-pop with Jonathan "Dr. Capital" Patterson
18 Author Barry Lancet
17 Comedian Ollie Horn
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