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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.
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April 20, 2025
<p>On this episode of Japan Station, supernatural stories, Japanese folklore, Japanese urban legends and more with Kevin O'Shea, host of the Supernatural Japan podcast.</p> <h2 style="text-align: center;">👉Topics Discussed</h2> <p><!-- /wp:heading --><!-- wp:list --></p> <ul> <li>About the Supernatural Japan podcast</li> <li>About Ikuta Shrine's ghost story</li> <li>About the forest behind Ikuta Shrine in Kobe</li> <li>About exploring spooky places in Japan</li> <li>About the Hakkoda Mountain incident</li> <li>About auspicious animals like swallows and owls</li> <li>About Japanese urban legends like Kuchisake Onna and Teketeke</li> <li>About Hibagon<br /> About Japanese cryptids</li> <li>About Mossie, Japan's Lochness monster</li> <li>And more</li> </ul> <h2 class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center;"> <strong>👉Subscribe to the Podcast!</strong></h2> <p><!-- /wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/japan-station-a-podcast-by-japankyo-com/id1440454968"> Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/japan-station-a-podcast-by-japankyo-com/id1440454968</a></li> <li><a href= "https://open.spotify.com/show/6lDoFFt4M0HyyKaVeDyKkB">Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6lDoFFt4M0HyyKaVeDyKkB</a></li> </ul> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"textAlign":"center"} --></p> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>👉Support on Patreon & Ko-fi</strong></h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://patreon.com/japankyo">Support on Patreon</a> https://patreon.com/japankyo</li> <li><a href="https://www.ko-fi.com/japankyo">Support on Ko-fi https://www.ko-fi.com/japankyo</a></li> </ul> <p><!-- /wp:list --><!-- wp:heading {"textAlign":"center"} --></p> <h2 class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center;"> <strong>👉Links, Videos, Etc.</strong></h2> <p>Links for the Supernatural Japan podcast.</p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/supernatural-japan/id1616675498"> Supernatural Japan Apple Podcast</a><br /> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/supernatural-japan/id1616675498</li> <li><a href= "https://open.spotify.com/show/35FkGE7Kc9bXFGpt37ZF2y">Supernatural Japan Podcast Spotify</a><br /> https://open.spotify.com/show/35FkGE7Kc9bXFGpt37ZF2y</li> </ul> <p>To listen to Kevin O'Shea's previous appreance on Japan Station, check out the link below.</p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://japankyo.com/2021/02/japan-china-covid19-experience/">Trapped in Japan: A Chat w. Kevin O’Shea of the Just Japan Podcast | Japan Station 58</a><br /> https://japankyo.com/2021/02/japan-china-covid19-experience/</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>If you'd like to listen to a full version of Saijo Hideki's 1983 song "Gyarandu" (ギャランドゥ) you can do so below.</p> <p>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yXpgBUshz8</p> <h2 class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center;"> 👉Follow on Social Media</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/japankyonews">X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/japankyonews</a></li> <li><a href="https://instagram.com/tonyrvega">Instagram: https://instagram.com/tonyrvega</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@japankyonews">The Anime Linguist YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@japankyonews</a></li> <li><a href="https://japankyo.com/">Website: https://japankyo.com/</a></li> <li><a href="https://x.com/thevegatony">Tony R. Vega Personal X/Twitter: https://x.com/thevegatony</a></li> <li style="list-style-type: none;"> </li> </ul>
April 13, 2025
<p>Originally released on 3/21/2024 as pisode 80 of Ichimon Japan.</p> <p>On this episode of Ichimon Japan we talk about what the best kind of English teaching in Japan is: Eikaiwa, JET Programme (ALT) or university teacher.</p> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Topics Discussed<br /></strong></h2> <ul> <li>What it is like working in an eikaiwa school in Japan</li> <li>What the salary is for an eikaiwa teacher</li> <li>The good and bad about working at an eikaiwa school (private language school)</li> <li>What it is like being an assistant language teacher (ALT) on the JET Programme</li> <li>How much you can earn while on the JET Program</li> <li>The good and bad about being on the JET Program</li> <li>What it is like teaching english at a college in Japan</li> <li>What the requirements are for becoming an English teacher at a university in Japan</li> <li>What the salary is like for an English teacher at a university in Japan</li> <li>Which job pays more: Eikaiwa, JET or university teacher</li> <li>What vacation is like for English teachers at Japanese univesities</li> <li>What the contract/term limits are like for English teaching positions at universities/colleges in Japan</li> <li>And much more!</li> </ul> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Listen to Ichimon Japan on</strong></h2> <p style="text-align: center;">[btn btnlink="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ichimon-japan-a-podcast-by-japankyo-com/id1492400997" btnsize="medium" bgcolor="#0568bf" txtcolor="#ffffff" btnnewt="1" nofollow="1"]Apple Podcasts[/btn] [btn btnlink="https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9pY2hpbW9uamFwYW4ubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M" btnsize="medium" bgcolor="#0568bf" txtcolor="#ffffff" btnnewt="1" nofollow="1"]Google Podcasts[/btn] [btn btnlink="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/japankyocom/ichimon-japan-a-podcast-by-japankyocom" btnsize="medium" bgcolor="#0568bf" txtcolor="#ffffff" btnnewt="1" nofollow="1"]Stitcher[/btn] [btn btnlink="https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZVgnljVM8gcR1ar98eK0D" btnsize="medium" bgcolor="#0568bf" txtcolor="#ffffff" btnnewt="1" nofollow="1"]Spotify[/btn] [btn btnlink="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-ichimon-japan-a-podcast-by-59510504/" btnsize="medium" bgcolor="#0568bf" txtcolor="#ffffff" btnnewt="1" nofollow="1"]iHeartRadio[/btn] [btn btnlink="https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/mv3zr-ad2df/Ichimon-Japan-A-Podcast-by-Japankyo.com" btnsize="medium" bgcolor="#0568bf" txtcolor="#ffffff" btnnewt="1" nofollow="1"]PodBean[/btn] [btn btnlink="https://tunein.com/podcasts/Arts--Culture-Podcasts/Ichimon-Japan-A-Podcast-by-Japankyocom-p1290988/" btnsize="medium" bgcolor="#0568bf" txtcolor="#ffffff" btnnewt="1" nofollow="1"]Tunein[/btn] [btn btnlink="https://ichimonjapan.libsyn.com/rss" btnsize="medium" bgcolor="#0568bf" txtcolor="#ffffff" btnnewt="1" nofollow="1"]RSS[/btn]</p> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Support on Patreon & Ko-fi<br /></strong></h2> <p>If you enjoy Ichimon Japan and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on Patreon.com. You can join for just $1 a month. Patrons get first access to podcast episodes, as well as updates on what I'm working on for JapanKyo.com. If you join the $3 a month tier you get access to the back catalog of the Japanese Plus Alpha podcast (a short series on interesting Japanese words and features of the Japanese language). If you would like to do a one time donation, that is also possible. Just use the Ko-fi link below. All donations are greatly appreciated! And if you can't support financially, that's ok. Consider telling a friend about the show!</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32280122">Support on Patreon</a><br /> https://patreon.com/japankyo</li> <li>Support on Ko-fi<br /> https://www.ko-fi.com/japankyo</li> </ul> <h2 style="padding-left: 40px; text-align: center;"><strong>Links, Videos, Etc.</strong></h2> <p>None.</p> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>We Want Your Questions<br /></strong></h2> <p>Is there something about Japan that confuses you? Is there something about Japanese culture that you would like to learn more about? Is there something in Japanese history that you would like us to explain? We're always looking for new questions about Japan to answer, so if you have one, please send it to <a href= "mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>.</p> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Special Thanks</strong></h2> <p>Opening/Closing Theme: Produced by Apol (<a href= "https://www.youtube.com/user/apolxcore">YouTube</a>, <a href= "https://twitter.com/apolxcore">Twitter</a>, <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/apolmusic">Facebook</a>, <a href= "https://www.fiverr.com/apolxcore">Fiverr</a>)</p> <p>Ichimon Japan cover art: Produced by Erik R.</p> <h2 style="text-align: center;">Follow Japankyo on Social Media</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/japankyonews">Facebook (@JapanKyoNews)</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/japankyonews">Twitter (@JapanKyoNews)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/japankyonews/">Instagram (@JapanKyoNews)</a></li> </ul> <h2 style="text-align: center;">Full Show Notes</h2> <ul> <li><a href= "https://japankyo.com/category/podcasts/ichimonjapan/">https:///japankyo.com/ichimonjapan</a></li> </ul> <p> </p>
April 9, 2025
<p>On this episode of Japan Station, I dig into the history of a fascinating example of Japanese slang: gyarandu (ギャランドゥ). This is a Japanese word that means refers to the patch of hair some people have between their belly button and public area. Often called "happy trail" or "belly/stomach hair," in English, gyarandu has a really interesting history that goes back to one of Japan's most popular 1980s male pop stars: Hideki Saijo. Listen to the episode to learn more!</p> <h2 style="text-align: center;">👉Topics Discussed</h2> <p><!-- /wp:heading --><!-- wp:list --></p> <ul> <li>What does gyarandu (ギャランドゥ) mean?</li> <li>About the meaning of the 1983 Hideki Saijo song "Gyarandu"</li> <li>What the 1983 Saijo Hideki song "Gyarandu" is about</li> <li>How Saijo Hideki's song "Gyarandu" resulted in the creation of the Japanese slang term gyarandu</li> <li>About the etymology/word origin of gyarandu</li> <li>Who coined the term gyarandu</li> <li>Who wrote the 1983 song "Gyarandu"</li> <li>About Monta Yoshinori and his explanation of what "Gyarandu" means</li> <li>And more</li> </ul> <h2 class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center;"> <strong>👉Subscribe to the Podcast!</strong></h2> <p><!-- /wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/japan-station-a-podcast-by-japankyo-com/id1440454968"> Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/japan-station-a-podcast-by-japankyo-com/id1440454968</a></li> <li><a href= "https://open.spotify.com/show/6lDoFFt4M0HyyKaVeDyKkB">Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6lDoFFt4M0HyyKaVeDyKkB</a></li> </ul> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"textAlign":"center"} --></p> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>👉Support on Patreon & Ko-fi</strong></h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://patreon.com/japankyo">Support on Patreon</a> https://patreon.com/japankyo</li> <li><a href="https://www.ko-fi.com/japankyo">Support on Ko-fi https://www.ko-fi.com/japankyo</a></li> </ul> <p><!-- /wp:list --><!-- wp:heading {"textAlign":"center"} --></p> <h2 class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center;"> <strong>👉Links, Videos, Etc.</strong></h2> <p>If you'd like to listen to a full version of Saijo Hideki's 1983 song "Gyarandu" (ギャランドゥ) you can do so below.</p> <p>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yXpgBUshz8</p> <h2 class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center;"> 👉Follow on Social Media</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/japankyonews">X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/japankyonews</a></li> <li><a href="https://instagram.com/tonyrvega">Instagram: https://instagram.com/tonyrvega</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@japankyonews">The Anime Linguist YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@japankyonews</a></li> <li><a href="https://japankyo.com/">Website: https://japankyo.com/</a></li> <li><a href="https://x.com/thevegatony">Tony R. Vega Personal X/Twitter: https://x.com/thevegatony</a></li> <li style="list-style-type: none;"> </li> </ul>
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