Japan Station: A Podcast About Japanese Culture & the Japanese Language
Helping you understand everything you should know about Japan.
Interviews with Japan experts, deep dives into Japanese culture and society, and plenty of laughs; every episode host Tony R. Vega sheds light on a different aspect of Japan. Whether you're planning a visit to Japan, learning Japanese or just have a passion for all things Japan, we've got something for you!
Common topics include
・Japanese culture
・Deep dives into the Japanese language
・Japanese history
・Japanese food
・Japan travel tips
・Japanese pop culture: anime, manga, movies, etc
・The stories of foreigners living in Japan
・And more!
Episodes release on the 1st and 21st of the month.
You can reach us via email: [email protected]
About Tony R. Vega
Tony R. Vega is the founder of JapanKyo.com, creator of The Anime Linguist YouTube channel, professional MC, and lifelong Japan enthusiast. He has a particular passion for the Japanese language which led him to obtain an M.A. in Japanese language and linguistics from the University of Hawaii. Tony is also legally blind and dedicated to raising awareness of the blind and visually impaired, as well as the problems these individuals face.
- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Average duration
- 47 minutes
- Episodes
- 184
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
MAID Massage in AKIHABARA: My Review | Japan Station 117
On this episode of Japan Station, I talk about what it was like getting a massage by a maid in Akihabara.
Topics Discussed- About Akihabara Maid Reflexology Felicie
- About what it was like getting ma…
I Got HARASSED in Japan! | Japan Station 116
On this episode of Japan Station, I talk about the time I was harassed in Japan..
Topics Discussed- Getting harassed in Japan
- How I dealt with being harassed at a Japanese train station
- And much mor…
I Walked 500 km from Kyoto to Tokyo and I'm Legally Blind... It Was CRAZY! | Japan Station 115
On this episode of Japan Station, I talk about my experience walking 500 km from Kyoto to Tokyo in September-October 2023. Check it out to learn about the Tokaido Challenge (a.k.a. the craziest adven…
How I Fell in Love with Japan (NEONshe) | Japan Station 114
On this episode of Japan Station, I talk to musician NEONshe about how she fell in love with Japan, how Japan inspired her music, her time in Japan, her upcoming move to Japan and more.
Topics Discus…
Seeing Japan While Blind (Maud Rowell) | Japan Station 112
On this episode of Japan Station, I talk to Maud Rowell, a freelance journalist and writer who spent a year traveling around Japan.
Topics Discussed- About Maud Rowell
- About traveling around Japan a…
I'm Walking from Kyoto to Tokyo (And I'm Legally Blind) | Japan Station 112
On September 21st I'm starting something I'm calling the MAJISON Tokaido Challenge. Basically I'll be walking over 300 miles from Kyoto to Tokyo over the course of around 30 days. Watch the video to …
She Learned Japanese By Being On Japanese TV (Jessica Gerrity) | Japan Station 111
Jessica Gerrity, a TV personality working in Japan, martial artist, pracitioner of kyudo (Japanese archery),and writer!
Topics Discussed- Jessica' work on Japanese TV
- How she became interested in Ja…
Go To Japan NOW | Japan Station 110
On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Tony talks about his most recent trip to Japan and why you should go to Japan now.
Topics Discussed- Why you should go to Japan now
- The yen-dollar excha…
Road Cycling in Japan & Life on the JET Programme (Zeb Ramsbotham) | Japan Station 109
On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, road cycling in Japan, life on the JET Programme and more with Zeb Ramsbotham.
About Zeb RamsbothamZeb Ramsbotham is experienced road cyclist living in …
Researching Forgotten Japanese Archives: Translator & Researcher Eric Shahan | Japan Station 108
On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, independent researcher and translator Eric Shahan joins us to talk about his work translating forgotten Japanese books on topics like martial arts, tatto…
Working as an Animator in Japan's Anime Industry (Kushagra Kushwaha) | Japan Station 107
On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Kushwagra Kushwaha, an animator working in Japan's anime industry tells us how he got to Japan, how he got his break in the Japanese anime industry, what…
Extreme Weather in Japan (Storm Chaser James Reynolds) | Japan Station 106
On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, James Reynolds tells us about documenting extreme weather in Japan and around the world..
About James Reynolds James Reynolds is a professional storm cha…
Behind the Scenes at a Ryokan: Understanding Japanese Inns (Dr Chris McMorran | Japan Station 105
On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Dr. Chris McMorran talks about what it's like working at a rural ryokan (Japanese inn).
About Dr. Chris McMorran Chris McMorran is Associate Professor of…
Inside Shinjuku Ni-chōme, Japanese Gay Media & More (Dr. Thomas Baudinette) | Japan Station 104
On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Dr Thomas Baudinette talks about Shinjuku's Ni-chome district and Japanese media as it relates to queer individuals/gay men in Japan.
About Dr. Thomas Ba…
The Okinawa Cheese Guy: Discussing Cheesemaking w. John Davis | Japan Station 103
On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Tony talks to John David, a cheesemaker living in Okinawa, Japan.
About John Davis John Davis is a cheesemaker living in Okinawa, Japan. He operates okic…
Japan Nature Caught On Camera! A Chat w Japan Trail Cam | Japan Station 102
On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, we talk to Wombat, one of the creators of Japan Trail Cam.
About Wuon-Gean Ho Wombat spends his day in Kyushu hiking and setting trail cams in order to c…
How I Became a Printmaker: A Chat w. Wuon-Gean Ho | Japan Station 101
On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, printmaker Wuon-Gean Ho joins us to talk about her time living and studying in Japan, printmaking, ukiyoe and more.
About Wuon-Gean Ho Wuon-Gean Ho is an…
100０He Started a Craft Beer Bar in Tokyo, Here's How (Kyle Broyles of Pintology)
On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Kyle Broyles of Pintology in Tokyo tells us about the process of starting and running a craft beer in Tokyo. Plus we celebrate episode 100 of Japan Stati…
99 How a Kyoto Hotel Survived Japan's Entry Ban: Winston Chu, Co-Founder of Wayfarer Hotels)
On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Winston Chu, CEO & co-founder of Wayfarer, talks about his interest in Japan and how
About Winston Chu Winston Chu is the CEO & co-founder of Wayfarer. W…
98 Tokyo Kitchen Stories: A Chat w Chef Brendan Liew
On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Chef Brendan Liew talks about his experiences working as a chef in Japan, Japanese cuisine and his new cookbook Tokyo Up Late.
About Brendan Liew Brendan…