07 What was it like in Fukushima during the Tohoku earthquake? (Part 2)

07 What was it like in Fukushima during the Tohoku earthquake? (Part 2)

On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What was it like in Fukushima during the Tohoku earthquake?

Note: This is part two of a two part series. If you have not listened to part one, you should go back and listen to it first.

Topics Discussed
  • What it was like being in Iwaki City, Fukushima in the days following the 2011 Tohoku earthquake
  • Evacuating from Iwaki to Sapporo
  • The experience of volunteering along the Tohoku coast
  • The long term effects of the earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disaster on the region Tohoku region
  • And more!
We Want Your Questions

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 ichimon@japankyo.com.

Special Thanks

Opening/Closing Theme: Produced by Apol (YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Fiverr)

Ichimon Japan cover art: Produced by Erik R.

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04 What's it like being a "fake priest" in Japan?

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?

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?

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)

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)

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

Ichimon Japan Trailer

Ichimon Japan Trailer

A taste of what is to come. Enjoy this trailer of Japankyo.com's newest podcast, Ichimon Japan.   Ichimon Japan will start being released in early 2020 (January-February). Stay tuned for more details....

20 Joulu 20192min

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