Japan Station: A Podcast About Japanese Culture & the Japanese Language

On this episode of the Japan Station podcast I sit down for a chat with the award-winning creator of the Usagi Yojimbo comic book series, Stan Sakai.

On this episode of the Japan Station podcast we're digging deep into the world of Japanese Buddhist statues and iconography.

Michael VanHartingsveldt is an expert on Buddhist art and iconography. In …

On this episode of the Japan Station podcast we're talking about the Japanese language and the very interesting linguistic phenomenon of "made in Japan English" (wasei eigo).

Anne Crescini is an Asso…

On this extra bonus episode of the Japan Station podcast, we explore the world of yōkai with author and Japan Station listener, Charles Kowalski.

Originally from the U.S. Charles Kowalski is a teache…

In this episode of the Japan Station podcast we're going deep into the world of J-pop with Dr. Capital.

Dr. Jonathan Patterson is an Assistant Professor of Popular Music in the Division of Jazz Studi…

In this episode of the Japan Station podcast I sit down for a thrilling chat with author Barry Lancet.

Barry Lancet is the award-winning author of the Jim Brodie series of books. After a long career …

In this episode of the Japan Station podcast Tony has a fun chat with comedian Ollie Horn.

Ollie Horn is a stand-up comedian from the United Kingdom who lived many years in Fukuoka, Japan. While ther…

In this episode of the Japan Station podcast we're learning about the amazing story of the first group of Japanese girls to study in the U.S.

Janice P. Nimura is the award-winning writer of the book …

Gaijin Goombah is the guest today on this episode of the Japan Station podcast.

Gaijin Goombah is a YouTuber who has made a successful career out of teaching people about the real world culture and h…

Episode 14 of the Japan Station podcast is here and this time we're learning about Brazilians in Japan.

Released in 2017, One Day We Arrived in Japan is a gripping documentary that follows the lives …

The one and only Crystal Kay is the guest today in this very special episode of the Japan Station podcast.

A singer, songwriter, and actress, Crystal Kay has been singing for just about as long as sh…

Episode 12 of the Japan Station podcast is here and this time we're stomping our way into the world of kaiju.

Kevin Derendorf is an expert on the world of giant monster movies and the author of the r…

Episode 11 of the Japan Station podcast is here and this time we're exploring the city of Tokyo.

Dr. Steven Heine is the director of the Asian Studies Program at Florida International University and …

Episode ten of the Japan Station podcast is here and this time we're taking a dive into the world of photography.

Andrew Faulk is an award-winning Tokyo-based photographer originally from the U.S. wh…

Episode nine of the Japan Station podcast is here and this time we're talking about the devastating 9.0-magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Japan's Tohoku region on March 11, 2011.

Rich…

Episode eight of the Japan Station podcast is here and this time we're exploring the fascinating history of shōjo manga.

Dr. Deborah Shamoon is an associate professor in the Department of Japanese St…

Episode seven of the Japan Station podcast is here and this time we're taking a deep dive into the crazy world of Japanese mascots.

Chris Carlier runs the blog Mondo Mascots and the very popular Twit…

Episode six of the Japan Station podcast is here and this time we're talking about Zen.

Gesshin Claire Greenwood is a Zen priest and the author of the book Bow First, Ask Questions Later: Ordination,…

Episode five of the Japan Station podcast is here and this time I'm joined by comedian Showko Showfukutei.

Originally from Kobe, Japan, Showko is a rakugo (Japanese traditional comic storytelling) pe…

Japan Station episode 4 is here and this time we're talking all about one man's mission to achieve the heights of fame in the land of the rising sun.

In this episode David Elliot-Jones talks about th…