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Researching Forgotten Japanese Archives: Translator & Researcher Eric Shahan | Japan Station 108
Japan Station: A Podcast About Japan by JapanKyo.com - May 01, 2023 06:11 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsOn 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, tattoos, ropes, ninja and more. About Eric Shahan Eric Shahan is an independent translator of Japa...
Black-Toothed Yōkai (Ep. 123)
Uncanny Japan - Japanese Folklore, Folktales, Myths and Language - April 30, 2023 13:08 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 153 ratingsA couple black-toothed yōkai and where to find them. Uncanny Japan is author Thersa Matsuura. Her other shows are Uncanny Robot Podcast and The Soothing Stories Podcast. Check out her books including The Carp-Faced Boy on Amazon. If you'd like to help support the podcast and have a bedtime st...
What is wasei eigo? (Funny "Japanese" English) | Ichimon Japan 71
Ichimon Japan: A Podcast About Japan and the Japanese Language by JapanKyo.com - April 21, 2023 12:24 - 41 minutesOn this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What is wasei eigo? (Funny "Japanese" English) Topics Discussed What wasei eigo is About English sounding words made in Japan tenshon ga takai pākā How SNS is not English arubaito nōtopasokon buraindotacchi misu misesu rippukurīmu ...
Ohaguro: The Ultimate Beauty Hack of Ancient Japan (Ep. 122)
Uncanny Japan - Japanese Folklore, Folktales, Myths and Language - April 16, 2023 00:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 153 ratingsDiscover the history of ohaguro, a traditional practice in Japan where people blacken their teeth. Dating back to the Yayoi era, Ohaguro was first practiced only by the aristocracy but eventually spread to other classes and ages. Uncanny Japan is author Thersa Matsuura. Her other shows are Un...
Working as an Animator in Japan's Anime Industry (Kushagra Kushwaha) | Japan Station 107
Japan Station: A Podcast About Japan by JapanKyo.com - April 01, 2023 05:29 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsOn 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 it's like working as an anime animator in Japan and more. About Kushagra Kushwaha Kushwagra ...
Doom and Bloom: Cherry Blossom Folk Beliefs (Ep. 121)
Uncanny Japan - Japanese Folklore, Folktales, Myths and Language - March 31, 2023 00:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 153 ratingsBloom and Gloom or Cherry Blossom Folk Beliefs or Sakura: The Wonderful and the Worrisome Uncanny Japan is author Thersa Matsuura. Her other shows are Uncanny Robot Podcast and The Soothing Stories Podcast. Check out her books including The Carp-Faced Boy on Amazon. If you'd like to help supp...
Why is Japanese TV so bad? | Ichimon Japan 70
Ichimon Japan: A Podcast About Japan and the Japanese Language by JapanKyo.com - March 21, 2023 11:28 - 50 minutesOn this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: Why is Japanese TV so bad? Topics Discussed Why Japanese TV is so "terrible" About Japanese variety TV shows How most TV around the world aren't remarkable How Japanese TV shows can be useful for watching TV How Japanese TV game shows are not c...
Akaname: The Thoroughly Gross Scum Licker (Ep. 120)
Uncanny Japan - Japanese Folklore, Folktales, Myths and Language - March 17, 2023 00:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 153 ratingsToday we're going to talk about a yokai I've always be quite fond of, a little fella called Akaname or the Scum Licker! Uncanny Japan is author Thersa Matsuura. Her other shows are Uncanny Robot Podcast and The Soothing Stories Podcast. Check out her books including The Carp-Faced Boy on Amazo...
Extreme Weather in Japan (Storm Chaser James Reynolds) | Japan Station 106
Japan Station: A Podcast About Japan by JapanKyo.com - March 01, 2023 02:54 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsOn 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 chaser who spends his days documenting extreme weather events in Japan and around the world. T...
The Legend of Shippeitaro (Ep. 119)
Uncanny Japan - Japanese Folklore, Folktales, Myths and Language - March 01, 2023 00:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 153 ratingsShippei Taro is both a folktale and a nanafushigi (strange occurance). I'll tell you all about this local legend as well as read you my translation of the famous story. Uncanny Japan is author Thersa Matsuura. Her other shows are Uncanny Robot Podcast and The Soothing Stories Podcast. Check ou...
What is the lesson of Urashima Taro? | Ichimon Japan 69
Ichimon Japan: A Podcast About Japan and the Japanese Language by JapanKyo.com - February 21, 2023 08:52 - 52 minutesOn this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What is the lesson of Urashima Taro? Topics Discussed The story of Urashima Taro Discussing different versions of Urashima Taro About the mysterious box (tamatebako) seen in Urashima Taro How you shouldn't trust strange talking turtles The hist...
How to find and identify your own Yokai (Ep. 118)
Uncanny Japan - Japanese Folklore, Folktales, Myths and Language - February 15, 2023 00:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 153 ratingsExplore the parallel world or ikai, and how it is inhabited not just by ghosts or spirits but also by yokai. Uncanny Japan is author Thersa Matsuura. Her other shows are Uncanny Robot Podcast and The Soothing Stories Podcast. Check out her books including The Carp-Faced Boy on Amazon. If you'...
Behind the Scenes at a Ryokan: Understanding Japanese Inns (Dr Chris McMorran | Japan Station 105
Japan Station: A Podcast About Japan by JapanKyo.com - February 01, 2023 09:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsOn 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 Japanese Studies at the National University of Singapore. He is a cultural geographer of con...
Ushi Oni: The Bloodthirsty Cow Demon (Ep. 117)
Uncanny Japan - Japanese Folklore, Folktales, Myths and Language - January 31, 2023 00:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 153 ratingsThe Ushi Oni is a Japanese legend of an ox-headed demon/ogre. It has different appearances but is often depicted as a giant spider with ox head, soft body and red horns. They are commonly found near water bodies like oceans, rivers, lakes, waterfalls and in forests & caves. They are stealthy cre...
Is Weathering With You bad (About Tenki No Ko) | Ichimon Japan 68
Ichimon Japan: A Podcast About Japan and the Japanese Language by JapanKyo.com - January 21, 2023 10:06 - 1 hourOn this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: Is Weathering With You bad? (About Tenki No Ko) Topics Discussed The commercial success of Weathering With You/Tenki no Ko The cultural impact of Weathering With You/Tenki no Ko About the plot of Weathering With You/Tenki no Ko Overall impression ...
Shichifukujin: Your Personal Lucky God (Ep. 116)
Uncanny Japan - Japanese Folklore, Folktales, Myths and Language - January 15, 2023 00:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 153 ratingsWhich of the Seven Lucky Gods is your patron deity and what does it mean? Uncanny Japan is author Thersa Matsuura. Her other shows are Uncanny Robot Podcast and The Soothing Stories Podcast. Check out her books including The Carp-Faced Boy on Amazon. If you'd like to help support the podcast a...
Inside Shinjuku Ni-chōme, Japanese Gay Media & More (Dr. Thomas Baudinette) | Japan Station 104
Japan Station: A Podcast About Japan by JapanKyo.com - January 01, 2023 07:44 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsOn 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 Baudinette Dr. Thomas Baudinette is Senior Lecturer in Japanese and International Studies in th...
Six New Year's No-Nos (Ep. 115)
Uncanny Japan - Japanese Folklore, Folktales, Myths and Language - December 30, 2022 00:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 153 ratingsIn old Japan there were six rules, six things you weren't allowed to do on the first three days of the New Year. How do you score on the Six No Nos List? Uncanny Japan is author Thersa Matsuura. Her other shows are Uncanny Robot Podcast and The Soothing Stories Podcast. Check out her books inc...
What is Christmas like in Japan? (About Japanese Christmas) | Ichimon Japan 67
Ichimon Japan: A Podcast About Japan and the Japanese Language by JapanKyo.com - December 21, 2022 09:02 - 59 minutesOn this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What is Christmas like in Japan? (About Japanese Christmas) Topics Discussed All about Christmas in Japan Japanese Christmas customs in Japan All about fried chicken and Christmas in Japan Why KFC is the thing to eat during Christmas in Japan H...
Temple Statues: Why All the Red Bibs? (Ep. 114)
Uncanny Japan - Japanese Folklore, Folktales, Myths and Language - December 16, 2022 00:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 153 ratingsWhile strolling through the grounds of a Japanese temple or shrine you have no doubt seen the endearing sight of a statues decked out in red bibs. But why? Uncanny Japan is author Thersa Matsuura. Her other shows are Uncanny Robot Podcast and The Soothing Stories Podcast. Check out her books i...
The Okinawa Cheese Guy: Discussing Cheesemaking w. John Davis | Japan Station 103
Japan Station: A Podcast About Japan by JapanKyo.com - December 01, 2022 10:42 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsOn 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 okicheese.com. Topics Discussed About moving to Japan and trying to find a job teaching Englis...
Karasu: Japanese Crows, Myths and Superstitions (Ep. 113)
Uncanny Japan - Japanese Folklore, Folktales, Myths and Language - December 01, 2022 00:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 153 ratingsThe myth and superstition around Japanese crows/karasu is long and fascinating, sometimes quite weird. Uncanny Japan is author Thersa Matsuura. Her other shows are Uncanny Robot Podcast and The Soothing Stories Podcast. Check out her books including The Carp-Faced Boy on Amazon. If you'd like ...
Is Japanese Women's Language an illusion? (About Japanese Women's Language) | Ichimon Japan 66
Ichimon Japan: A Podcast About Japan and the Japanese Language by JapanKyo.com - November 21, 2022 13:46 - 1 hourOn this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: Is Japanese women's language an illusion? Topics Discussed About Japanese women's language About gendered language in Japanese How context affects people's speech in Japan Directness vs indirectness About politeness and "women's speech" in Japa...
Goshuin: Temple or Shrine Stamps (Ep. 112)
Uncanny Japan - Japanese Folklore, Folktales, Myths and Language - November 18, 2022 00:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 153 ratingsGoshuin are special stamps you can get when you visit a shrine or temple. In this episode I'll tell you what exactly they are, how to get them, and the manners involved. Uncanny Japan is author Thersa Matsuura. Her other shows are Uncanny Robot Podcast and The Soothing Stories Podcast. Check o...
Japan Nature Caught On Camera! A Chat w Japan Trail Cam | Japan Station 102
Japan Station: A Podcast About Japan by JapanKyo.com - November 15, 2022 09:01 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsOn 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 capture footage for the YouTube channle channel/Twitter/Instagram account Japan Trail Cam. T...
How I Became a Printmaker: A Chat w. Wuon-Gean Ho | Japan Station 101
Japan Station: A Podcast About Japan by JapanKyo.com - November 01, 2022 08:37 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsOn 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 accomplished printmaker and is currently a Research Associate at the University of the West ...
Creepy Story Time: Hashihime / The Bridge Maiden (Ep. 111)
Uncanny Japan - Japanese Folklore, Folktales, Myths and Language - October 31, 2022 00:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 153 ratingsMy version of a creepy Japanese legend called Uji no Hashi Hime/The Maiden of the Bridge. Uncanny Japan is author Thersa Matsuura. Her other shows are Uncanny Robot Podcast and The Soothing Stories Podcast. Check out her books including The Carp-Faced Boy on Amazon. If you'd like to help suppo...
What's the difference: Eikaiwa vs JET? (The Good & Bad of English Teaching in Japan) | Ichimon Japan 65
Ichimon Japan: A Podcast About Japan and the Japanese Language by JapanKyo.com - October 21, 2022 06:57 - 1 hourOn this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What's the difference: Eikaiwa vs JET? (The Good & Bad of Teaching English in Japan) Topics Discussed About teaching English in Japan About working in eikaiwa (English conversation school) in Japan About working on the JET Programme About working...
Ōkami: Japanese Wolf Part 2 Legends and Lore (Ep. 110)
Uncanny Japan - Japanese Folklore, Folktales, Myths and Language - October 17, 2022 00:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 153 ratingsIn part 2 of the ōkami, the Japanese wolf, I talk more about the legends and lore behind the beautiful beast. Uncanny Japan is author Thersa Matsuura. Her other shows are Uncanny Robot Podcast and The Soothing Stories Podcast. Check out her books including The Carp-Faced Boy on Amazon. If you'...
100０He Started a Craft Beer Bar in Tokyo, Here's How (Kyle Broyles of Pintology)
Japan Station: A Podcast About Japan by JapanKyo.com - October 15, 2022 08:54 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsOn 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 Station! About Kyle Broyles Kyle Broyles helps his wife run Pintology, a craft beer bar near Shinj...
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