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Featured image for The Past & Future of Earthquakes & Disasters in Japan (Robert D. Eldridge) | Japan Station 138Background image for The Past & Future of Earthquakes & Disasters in Japan (Robert D. Eldridge) | Japan Station 138

The Past & Future of Earthquakes & Disasters in Japan (Robert D. Eldridge) | Japan Station 138

On this episod eof Japan Station, Dr. Robert D. Eldridge returns to talk about natural disasters in Japan, his work on Operation Tomodachi during the

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10 Japanese Abbreviations & Contractions To Know! | Japan Station 137

On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about Japanese abbreviations/contractions, give 12 examples and discuss their origins.

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The Shimabara Rebellion, Yokai and More! (Charles Kowalski) | Japan Station 136

On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about the Shimabara Rebellion, yōkai and more with the author of the Simon Grey books, Charles Kowalski.

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10 Things You MISSED in Dragon Ball Episode 01 (VIDEO)

In this video I go over 10 things you probably never noticed in episode 01 of the original Dragon Ball anime. Although I have watched the original Dragon…

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The Etymology of TAMAGO and Other Egg Stuff (Japanese Plus Alpha 01) | Japan Station 135

On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about the etymology of the Japanese word for egg (tamago) and other interesting quirks of this word! Note: This is

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Why Bulma’s First Outfit Makes No Sense! Dragon Ball Analysis (VIDEO)

Over the course of the Dragon Ball franchise Bulma has had many memorable outfits. However, one of her most iconic looks has got to be what she wore…

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Gohan DIDN’T Say “You retard!” HERE’S WHY! (VIDEO)

In episode 263 of Dragon Ball Z, Gohan insults Super Buu by calling him "usunoro." In the English subtitles of this scene "usunoro" is translated as "You

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What Does “Cha-La Head-Cha-La” Mean? Breaking Down Dragon Ball’s Iconic Opening Song

"CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA" is the first opening song of the Dragon Ball Z anime. It is also one of the most iconic anime opening songs of all time. However, do…

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The Tale of Genji Explained (Dr. Lynne Miyake) | Japan Station 134

On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about Japan's most epic story: The Tale of Genji. Dr. Lynne Miyake joins us to explain what The Tale of…

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10 Words Only in Japanese DEBUNKED?! | Japan Station 133

On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about 10 words that only exist in Japanese and how Japanese may not be as unique as you think it…

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What does “IPPAI OPPAI” mean? Breaking Down “We Gotta Power” from Dragon Ball Z

In "We Gotta Power" by Kageyama Hironobu, the second opening song of Dragon Ball Z, there is an infamous lyric. It goes "Ippai oppai, Boku genki." Many people

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The Weak Yen & Rural Japan: Why They Matter | Japan Station 132

On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about the importance of revitalizing rural Japan, the negative impact of the weak yen on Japan, and more with Dr.

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Japan’s UNBELIEVABLE DOG Pilgrimages | Japan Station 131

On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about how dogs in Japan used to go on religious pilgrimages (maybe?).

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What is PUTTSUN? Analyzing Jotaro’s Old Man Slang (VIDEO)

In this video, I break down the word puttsun by examining a specific line from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 3 (Stardust Crusaders). Putssun (プッツン) means to

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Walking the Tokaido Highway: A Documentary Series

The Old Tōkaidō Road (Kyū Tōkaidō, 旧東海道) is easily one of Japan's most historically important roads. Spanning roughly 500 km (approximately 300 miles) from

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MY NEXT BIG ADVENTURE! The Miyajima Challenge Explained! | Japan Station 130

On this episode of Japan Station, I talk about the Miyajima Challenge: my upcoming walk from Kyoto to Miyajima in Hiroshima Prefecture.

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Japanese Groper Kicked In Balls By Taiwan’s Most Beautiful Politician (VIDEO)

On June 15th in the Otsuka Station area of Tokyo Chihning Ho--known to some as Taiwan's most beautiful politician--was accosted by a drunk man. This ended

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Osaka ComicCon: Should You Go? | Japan Station 129

On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about Osaka ComicCon. Is worth attending? What should you expect? Listen to find out!

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What Is The “Tomisato Watermelon Road Race?” (VIDEO)

Every year watermelon lovers gather in Tomisato City in Chiba Prefecture to participate in an epic physical challenge knows as the Tomisato Suika Rōdo Rēsu

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Man Gropes Woman But Claims “I Did Not Squeeze!”

A 67-year-old man in Sapporo has been arrested for allegedly groping the chest of a female doctor in her 40s. The doctor was examing the man--who was under

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5 of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure’s Craziest Sound Effects (Plus About GO GO GO) (VIDEO)

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is known for its crazy sound effects so I decided to do a video showcasing of the most infamous sound effects Hirohiko Araki has come

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Daiso Develops Song To Get Tourists To Leave At Closing Time (VIDEO)

The Ginza branch of the popular 100-yen shop chain Daiso has developed a new song for closing time. The song was specifically designed so it would be easier

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Walking Historical Kyoto with Phillip Jackson | Japan Station 128

On this episode of Japan Station, writer and Kyoto expert Phillip Jackson tells about some great walking areas in Japan's ancient capital city. WARNING: This

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