07 The Wacky World of Japanese Mascots (Chris Carlier)
Episode seven of the Japan Station podcast is here and this time we're taking a deep dive into the crazy world of Japanese mascots. Chris Carlier runs the blog Mondo Mascots and the very popular Twitt...
15 Tammi 201952min
06 Talking Zen with Gesshin Claire Greenwood
Episode six of the Japan Station podcast is here and this time we're talking about Zen. Gesshin Claire Greenwood is a Zen priest and the author of the book Bow First, Ask Questions Later: Ordination, ...
1 Tammi 201957min
05 Rakugo Performer, Ventriloquist & Comedian Showko Showfukutei
Episode five of the Japan Station podcast is here and this time I'm joined by comedian Showko Showfukutei. Originally from Kobe, Japan, Showko is a rakugo (Japanese traditional comic storytelling) per...
14 Joulu 201840min
04 All About Trying to Become Big in Japan (David Elliot-Jones)
Japan Station episode 4 is here and this time we're talking all about one man's mission to achieve the heights of fame in the land of the rising sun. In this episode David Elliot-Jones talks about the...
1 Joulu 201851min
03 The Origins of Anime and the Making of Japan's First Feature Length Animated Film (Dr. Jonathan Clements)
This time we're taking a deep deep dive into the history of Japanese animation with Dr. Jonathan Clements. An expert on Asia and anime, Jonathan Clements is the author of many books, including Anime:...
15 Marras 201858min
02 How To Become A Comedian in Japan (Ann Lethin)
Japan Station is back with episode 2 and this time I'm joined by owarai comedian Ann Lethin. Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, Ann moved to Japan to pursue a career in comedy after college. Ann discu...
2 Marras 201855min
01 The Behind the Scenes of Top Knot Detective (Aaron McCann & Dominic Pearce)
Celebrate the official start of the Japan Station podcast with not one, but two amazing guests! This episode I'm joined by filmmakers Dominic Pearce and Aaron McCann, the creators of the hilarious moc...
1 Marras 201851min
Episode 0 Welcome to Japan Station
This is a quick preview of Japankyo.com's new podcast: Japan Station. On this episode host Tony Vega talks a little bit about himself and what to expect in this podcast. Features clips of Dominic Pea...
23 Loka 20183min
