How charcoal is saving this rural Japanese town (Ami Eldridge of Sumizumi LLC) | Japan Station 190
On this episode of Japan Station, I talk to Ami Eldridge, the co-founder of Sumizumi LLC, a company in rural Kochi Prefecture trying to revitalize the area through charcoal production. 👉Topics Discus...
5 Jan 32min
Why "religion" in Japan doesn't make sense (to Westerners): A Talk with Hiroko Yoda | Japan Station 189
On this episode of Japan Station, author Hiroko Yoda joins us to talk about the complexities of religious and spirituality in Japan, a topic she covers in her new book Eight Million Ways to Happiness....
31 Dec 202557min
What you should know about KUMAMON (+ my CRAZY Kumamon story) | Japan Station 188
On this episode of Japan Station, we talk all about Jaan's most famous "local mascot" Kumamon. We cover everything you should know about Kumamoto's most beloved bear. I also share an absolutely crazy ...
20 Dec 20251h 4min
Understanding Christmas in Japan (About Japanese Christmas) | Japan Station 187/Ichimon Japan 67
This is a re-broadcast of episode 65 of the Ichimon Japan podcast (originally published on 12/21/2022). On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What is Christmas like in Japan? (About Japanese Christ...
9 Dec 20251h 4min
Hanakin: What does it mean? (Dead Japanese Slang) | Japan Station 186
On this episode of Japan Station, I dig into the world of dead Japanese Bubble Era slang. Specifically, I talk about the term hanakin (花金). Also I talk about the days of the week during World War II i...
2 Dec 202517min
I walked across KYUSHU! Here's what happened (Kyushu Challenge Wrap Up) | Japan Station 184
On this episode of Japan Station, I talk about the Kyushu Challenge, my recent 558 km walk from Iwakuni, Yamaguchi to Sakurajima, Kagoshima. 👉Topics Discussed About the Kyushu Challenge The route I...
20 Nov 202555min
How I got my CHEAPEST Japan ticket EVER! | Japan Station 183
On this episode of Japan Station, I talk about how I was able to save money on airfare for my latest trip to Japan. I also share how I almost lost money due to a luggage issue and I talk about why reg...
14 Nov 202530min
