What it's like running a bar in TOKYO! (Pintology Craft Beer & Whisky) | Japan Station 150
On this episode of Japan Station, I talk to Kyle Broyles of Pintology Craft Beer & Whisky in Tokyo. In this interview we talk about what it's like running a bar in Tokyo, starting a business in Tokyo,...
22 Mar 202543min
The ORIGINS of "NEKO!" Digging into the ETYMOLOGY of the Japanese Word for "CAT" | Japan Station 149
On this episode of Japan Station, I examine the mysterious origins of the Japanese word for cat: neko. Trust me, there's a whole lot more to say about the topic than you might think! 👉Topics Discusse...
6 Mar 202530min
Murakami Haruki on FILM: A Guide to the Movie Adaptations of Japan's Most Famous Novelist (Marc Yamada) | Japan Station 148
On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about the many film adaptation of the works of Haruki Murakami, Japan's most well-known and commercially successful novelist. 👉Topics Discussed Why is Haru...
1 Mar 202533min
What is ODEN? A Deep Dive into a Classic Japanese Winter Food | Japan Station 147
On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about oden, one of Japan's most popular winter foods. 👉Topics Discussed What is oden? Where to buy oden in Japan? What are the common igredients of oden? T...
21 Feb 202547min
This CLOSED Kyoto Hotel Let Me Stay the Night! Here's What Happened! | Japan Station 146
On this episode of Japan Station, I talk about what it was like staying at a new Kyoto hotel before it opened. 👉Topics Discussed About Fushigina Yado Where Fushigina Yado is located About the theme...
21 Feb 202513min
3 Obscure Japanese Dishes You MUST Try! | Japan Station 145
On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about three obscure Japanese dishes you need to try next time you're in Japan. 👉Topics Discussed What is teppan spa (teppan supa, 鉄板スパ)? What is teppanyak...
2 Feb 202544min
A Guide to Japanese Hotels! Tips & Tricks for Japan Travelers | Japan Station 144
On this episode of Japan Station, we're talking about hotels in Japan! This episode will give you all the information you need to know before you come visit Japan. Plenty of tips, tricks and basic inf...
22 Jan 202558min
The Senkaku Islands: What You Should Know (Robert D. Eldridge) | Japan Station 143
On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about the Senkaku Islands with Dr. Robert D. Eldridge. 👉Topics Discussed What and where are the Senkaku Islands? (尖閣諸島, senkaku shotō) About the history of...
2 Jan 202549min
