08 The Origins of Shōjo Manga (Dr. Deborah Shamoon)
Episode eight of the Japan Station podcast is here and this time we're exploring the fascinating history of shōjo manga. Dr. Deborah Shamoon is an associate professor in the Department of Japanese Stu...
1 Feb 20191h 4min
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 Jan 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 Jan 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 Dec 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 Dec 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 Nov 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 Nov 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 Nov 201851min
