Apr 20, 2024
This time we're taking a deep dive into the history of the Japanese word for fart: onara. Where did it come from? What is its true meaning? What is its link to a secret ancient language spoken hundreds of years ago in Japan? We're answering all those questions and more!
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Apr 15, 2024
On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about why I decided to walk the old Tokaido Road in 2023 and the impact it had. This episode features a speech I did for the 2024 state convention of the Hawaii Association of the Blind.
Topics Discussed
- Why I walked the Tokaido in 2023
- What my goal was
- How I raised awareness...
Apr 8, 2024
On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about why you shouldn't try to learn Japanese.
Topics Discussed
- How AI and translation software are making it unnecessary to learn Japanese
- How learning Japanese is pointless for most people
- Why you should learn Japanese
- Reasons people would want to study Japanese
- And more!
Apr 1, 2024
On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about the manga creator Akira Toriyama and his impact on the world and my life.
Topics Discussed
- About the passing of manga creator Akira Toriyama
- About the impact and influence of Akira Toriyama on the US and the world
- About the impact of Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z
- About...
Mar 1, 2024
On this episode of Japan Station, we're talking to the owners of Geisha House Atami and learning about what it's like to buy an old house in Japan, restore it and more!
Topics Discussed
- About Geisha House Atami
- About Atami
- About the history of Atami
- About what it's like buying an old house in Japan
- Whether you should...