04 What's it like being a "fake priest" in Japan?
On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What's it like being a fake priest in Japan? Topics Discussed What a nisebokushi is The different terminology for priests in Japanese (shinpu vs bokushi) The ...
12 Helmi 202056min
03 Why do Japanese train stations do that?
Today's Question On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: Why do Japanese train stations do that? Topics Discussed The train system in rural areas versus urban areas in Japan Trains in Kagoshima and ...
9 Helmi 202054min
02 Do Japanese people have longer intestines than Westerners?
On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: Do Japanese people have longer intestines than Westerners? Topics Discussed Whether Japanese people have longer intestines than Westerners The idea that longe...
3 Helmi 202051min
01 What's the deal with catgirls? (About nekomimi)
Today's Question On this episode of chimon Japan we ask: What's the deal with catgirls? Topics Discussed The history and origins of the trope of the catgirl What nekomimi (猫耳) means The existence of ...
23 Tammi 202043min
00 Who are we? (About Ichimon Japan)
Today's Question On this episode of chimon Japan we ask: Who are we? Topics Discussed Tony and Ryan's interest in Japan and Japanese What "ichimon" means What Ichimon Japan is and what we hope to do ...
22 Tammi 20207min
