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52 What are gyaru? (About the Slang, Fashion and History of Japan's Gyaru/Gal)
Ichimon Japan: A Podcast About Japan and the Japanese Language by JapanKyo.com - October 07, 2021 12:15 - 1 hourOn this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What are gyaru? Topics Discussed What the term gyaru/gal means/refers to About the word gyaru How the word gyaru was used in Dragonball by Master Roshi What a kogyaru/kogal is About the singer Namie Amuro and her role in popularizing the gyaru ...
51 Why do hands come out of the toilet in Japan? (About Japanese toilet hands, ghosts, yokai and urban legends)
Ichimon Japan: A Podcast About Japan and the Japanese Language by JapanKyo.com - September 07, 2021 08:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: Why do hands come out of the toilet in Japan? Topics Discussed Japanese stories/legends/folklore/urban legends (toshi densetsu) involving hands, toilets and hands coming out of toilets The hand in the bathroom/toilet from The Legend of Zelda: Majora'...
50 Is Yamaguchi cursed to have"ugly" girls? (Places in Japan Known for "Beautiful" & "Ugly" Women)
Ichimon Japan: A Podcast About Japan and the Japanese Language by JapanKyo.com - August 21, 2021 03:23 - 52 minutesOn this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: Is Yamaguchi cursed to have "ugly" girls? We also discuss other places in Japan known for having many beautiful/ugly women. Topics Discussed The three most scenic views in Japan What the Sandaibijin (三大美人) is What places in Japan are most known for...
49 Does "Your Name" live up to the hype? (Discussing Kimi no Na wa)
Ichimon Japan: A Podcast About Japan and the Japanese Language by JapanKyo.com - August 07, 2021 08:19 - 1 hourOn this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: Does "Your Name" live up to the hype? Topics Discussed Whether the movie Your Name (Kimi no Na wa) is as good as many people say it is The reception of Your Name (Kimi no Na wa) within Japan and abroad The basic plot of Your Name (Kimi no Na wa) ...
ANNOUUNCEMENT I (Co)Created a Manga Crypto Universe (About B & B Bad Sisters)
Ichimon Japan: A Podcast About Japan and the Japanese Language by JapanKyo.com - July 30, 2021 00:17 - 8 minutesFor more information on B & B Bad Sisters, check out the official website. https://bbbadsisters.com/ Here's the link for the B & B Bad Sisters NFT shop. https://opensea.io/kazuomaekawa Follow B & B Bad Sisters on social media. Twitter https://twitter.com/bbbadsisters Facebook https:...
48 What are Japan's most famous dogs? (5 Famous Japanese Dogs + an Afro Dog)
Ichimon Japan: A Podcast About Japan and the Japanese Language by JapanKyo.com - July 21, 2021 04:44 - 1 hourOn this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What are Japan's most famous dogs? Topics Discussed Who Japan's most famous dogs are About Yukimaru, Prince Shotoku Taishi's beloved dog About Prince Shotoku Taishi Yukimaru's supposed ability to talk to Shotoku Taishi and chant Buddhist sutras ...
47 What was good and bad about your JET experience? (Reminiscing About the JET Programme)
Ichimon Japan: A Podcast About Japan and the Japanese Language by JapanKyo.com - July 07, 2021 07:05 - 56 minutesOn this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What was good and bad about your JET experience? Topics Discussed What the JET Programme is The various positions available to JET applicants Some troubles experienced while on the JET Programme Rural placements Japan's shrinking population O...
46 Did Tama-chan the seal save the world and cause immigration reform? (About Pana-Wave Laboratory)
Ichimon Japan: A Podcast About Japan and the Japanese Language by JapanKyo.com - June 21, 2021 05:20 - 47 minutesOn this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: Did Tama-chan the seal save the world and cause immigration reform? Topics Discussed The story of the famous seal that appeared in Tokyo's Tama River in the summer of 2002 About Tama-chan the seal How Tama-chan being granted a jūminhyō (residency c...
45 What is a yankī or furyō? (About Japanese Teenage Delinquent Culture)
Ichimon Japan: A Podcast About Japan and the Japanese Language by JapanKyo.com - June 07, 2021 03:55 - 56 minutesOn this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What is a yankī or furyō? Topics Discussed What a furyō is The literal meaning of furyō All about juvenile delinquent culture in Japan The possible origin of the term furyō What a yankī is The possible origins of the Japanese term yankī and i...
44 Is the story of Kaguya Hime proof that aliens have visited Japan? (About Taketori Monogatari)
Ichimon Japan: A Podcast About Japan and the Japanese Language by JapanKyo.com - May 21, 2021 06:29 - 1 hourOn this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: Is the story of Kaguya Hime proof that aliens have visited Japan? Topics Discussed An overview of the story of Kaguya Hime (Taketori Monogatari, The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter) The history of Taketori Monogatari How the tale of Kaguya Hime is someti...
43 How do you count that in Japanese? (How to Count Chopsticks, UFOs, Centaurs & More in Japanese)
Ichimon Japan: A Podcast About Japan and the Japanese Language by JapanKyo.com - May 07, 2021 06:04 - 1 hourOn this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: How do you count that in Japanese? Topics Discussed The counter system used in Japanese Japanese counter suffixes The sometimes confusing nature of Japanese counters The correct suffix for counting chopsticks in Japanese Various counters used w...
42 What is Kansai-ben? (All About the Kansai Dialect)
Ichimon Japan: A Podcast About Japan and the Japanese Language by JapanKyo.com - April 21, 2021 07:30 - 56 minutesOn this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What is Kansai-ben? Topics Discussed What the Kansai dilaect is The different that are found within the Kansai region of Japan Osaka-ben vs other dialects within the Kansai-ben umbrella The stereotype of the Ōsaka no obachan (older lady from Osak...
41 Are rabbits counted as birds because eating meat was taboo in japan? (About the History of Meat "Bans" & the Counter -wa))
Ichimon Japan: A Podcast About Japan and the Japanese Language by JapanKyo.com - April 07, 2021 12:03 - 1 hourOn this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: Are rabbits counted as birds because eating meat was taboo in Japan? Topics Discussed The practice of counting rabbits as if they were birds in Japanese Whether Japanese people eat meat What exactly qualifies as meat The history of meats "bans" i...
40 Do students in Saga Prefecture still have to wear white underwear? (Japanese School Rules Update)
Ichimon Japan: A Podcast About Japan and the Japanese Language by JapanKyo.com - April 02, 2021 04:33 - 17 minutesOn this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: Do students in Saga Prefecture still have to wear white underwear? Topics Discussed The decision by Saga Prefecture's Board of Education to get rid of an existing rule in some of its schools that made it mandatory for students to wear white underwear u...
39 What should I know about Japan's Bubble Era? (A Fun Look at Japan's Infamous Era of Opulence)
Ichimon Japan: A Podcast About Japan and the Japanese Language by JapanKyo.com - March 21, 2021 08:40 - 57 minutesOn this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What should I know about Japan's Bubble Era? Topics Discussed What was Japan's "Bubble Era" The Japanese bubble economy of the late '80s and early '90s Examples of some of the over the top ways people are said to have spent money during Japan's bub...
38 What first person pronoun should I use when speaking Japanese?
Ichimon Japan: A Podcast About Japan and the Japanese Language by JapanKyo.com - March 07, 2021 09:38 - 1 hourOn this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What first person pronoun should I use when speaking Japanese? Topics Discussed The most common first person pronouns used in Japanese The tendency for Japanese speakers to avoid using pronouns The lack of true pronouns in Japanese How choosing w...
37 Do you have any funny or embarrassing Japanese mistake stories? (Part 2)
Ichimon Japan: A Podcast About Japan and the Japanese Language by JapanKyo.com - February 21, 2021 07:43 - 51 minutesOn this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: Do you have any funny or embarrassing Japanese mistake stories? Topics Discussed How "sayonara" is not used in most situations when saying "goodbye" in Japanese A mix up at a convenience store Getting used to referring to people in the Japanese lan...
36 Why did samurai have such weird haircuts? (All About Topknots/Chommage)
Ichimon Japan: A Podcast About Japan and the Japanese Language by JapanKyo.com - February 07, 2021 11:39 - 1 hourOn this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: Why did samurai have such weird haircuts? Topics Discussed What a chonmage is The Japanese people's pursuit of excellence of the hairstyle The historical origins of the topknots in Japan Hats and their connection to the topknot The supposed re...
35 What is the best Japanese name for a bear that isn't actually a bear? (About Hole Bears, Bag Bears & More)
Ichimon Japan: A Podcast About Japan and the Japanese Language by JapanKyo.com - January 21, 2021 13:27 - 48 minutesOn this episode of Ichimon Japan we once again ask: What is the best Japanese name for a bear that isn't actually a bear? Topics Discussed Japanese names of animals that have "kuma" in them but are not actually bears What an anaguma is How you say badger in Japanese What a mujina is W...
34 What annoys you about living in Japan? (Part 2: Chinese Names, Short Sleeves, Bears, & More)
Ichimon Japan: A Podcast About Japan and the Japanese Language by JapanKyo.com - January 07, 2021 11:48 - 1 hourOn this episode of Ichimon Japan we once again ask: What annoys you about living in Japan? Topics Discussed The frustratingly useless nature of many English-language versions of Japanese websites Booking hotels in Japan The frustrating but hilarious nature of bad English translations of J...
33 What annoys you about living in Japan? (Part 1: Bookstores, Ice Cream Floats, Repetitive Language, & More)
Ichimon Japan: A Podcast About Japan and the Japanese Language by JapanKyo.com - December 26, 2020 09:45 - 1 hourOn this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What annoys you about living in Japan? Topics Discussed Some annoying things you might encounter while living in Japan The annoying practice of book stores in Japan sorting books by publisher rather than author Justifications for why bookstores in ...
32 Who got it more wrong: MatPat or Tony? (Revisiting the Curse of Colonel Sanders)
Ichimon Japan: A Podcast About Japan and the Japanese Language by JapanKyo.com - December 21, 2020 06:12 - 23 minutesOn this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: Who got it more wrong: MatPat or Tony? (This episode is a follow up to episode 11 of Ichimon Japan which focused on the so-called Curse of the Colonel. The episode was recorded in order to address inaccuracies found in that episode.) Topics Discussed A...
31 What is yakitori? (All About Japan's Famous Chicken Skewers)
Ichimon Japan: A Podcast About Japan and the Japanese Language by JapanKyo.com - December 07, 2020 12:41 - 1 hourOn this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What is yakitori? Topics Discussed What yakitori is The difference between yakitori when it is written using kanji and when it is written using only hiragana What qualifies as yakitori An overview of the history of yakitori The supposed origin ...
30 Do you have any funny or embarrassing Japanese language mistake stories?
Ichimon Japan: A Podcast About Japan and the Japanese Language by JapanKyo.com - November 21, 2020 07:07 - 1 hourOn this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: Do you have any funny or embarrassing Japanese language mistake stories? Topics Discussed What Ikigai Connections is How you say "fart" in Japanese The tricky nature of the Japanese passive form Getting similar sounding Japanese words confused ...
29 What is a kirakira name?
Ichimon Japan: A Podcast About Japan and the Japanese Language by JapanKyo.com - November 07, 2020 02:50 - 1 hourOn this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What is a kirakira name? Topics Discussed What a so-called kirakira nēmu is What kirakira means Five of the most difficult to read "kirakira names" The fact that many Japanese people seem to be unaware that Winnie the Pooh's name is Winnie and no...
28 How do Japanese names work?
Ichimon Japan: A Podcast About Japan and the Japanese Language by JapanKyo.com - October 21, 2020 11:06 - 1 hourOn this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: How do Japanese names work? Topics Discussed How people in Japan normally state their family name before their given name The complicated history of naming practices in Japan Commoners being prohibited from using family names during the Edo Period ...
27 Why do students in Hamamatsu City have to wear white underwear?
Ichimon Japan: A Podcast About Japan and the Japanese Language by JapanKyo.com - October 13, 2020 01:15 - 21 minutesOn this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: Why do students in Hamamatsu City have to wear white underwear? Topics Discussed School rules concerning the color of a student's underwear The story of one student who ended up having to go bra-less after it was found that she was not wearing white ...
26 What is a tsuchinoko? (All About Japan's Most Famous Cryptid)
Ichimon Japan: A Podcast About Japan and the Japanese Language by JapanKyo.com - October 08, 2020 07:19 - 52 minutesOn this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What is a tsuchinoko? Topics Discussed What a tsuchinoko is How you say "cryptid" in Japanese Tsuchinoko's status as a U.M.A. (Unidentified Mysterious Animal) What a tsuchinoko looks like Some of the abilities tsuchinoko are said to have The ...
25 Why does to "nyan nyan" mean "to have sex" in Japanese? (Japanese Cat Idioms)
Ichimon Japan: A Podcast About Japan and the Japanese Language by JapanKyo.com - September 21, 2020 12:23 - 56 minutesOn this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: Why does to "nyan nyan" mean to "have sex" in Japanese? Topics Discussed Japanese expressions/idioms related to cats What the Japanese expression neko no te mo karitai means and how it is used What pets are most popular in Japan The Japanese fest...
24 Does "hai" mean "bye" in Japanese? (The many ways to say "goodbye" in Japanese)
Ichimon Japan: A Podcast About Japan and the Japanese Language by JapanKyo.com - September 07, 2020 09:57 - 49 minutesOn this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: Does "hai" mean "bye" in Japanese? Topics Discussed How most people that don't speak Japanese would say "goodbye" in Japanese How sayonara/sayōnara is used fairly infrequently in Japanese Reasons why people in Japan tend not to use sayonara/sayōnar...
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