Nov 15, 2018
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: A History, The Anime Encyclopedia (co-authored with Helen McCarthy), and Sacred Sailors: The Life and Work of Seo...
Nov 2, 2018
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 discusses why she decided to do that, what comedy schools (yĆseijo) are like, the challenges of being a comedian in Japan, a...
Nov 1, 2018
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 mockumentary Top Knot Detective.
In the episode Aaron and Dominic talk about what inspired them to make Top Knot Detective...