Japan Station: Deep Dives into Japanese Culture, Language & Society

Over Japan Station: Deep Dives into Japanese Culture, Language & Society

Japan Station helps you understand Japanese culture, language, and society on a deeper level. Hosted by The Anime Linguist, Tony R. Vega, the show features expert interviews and deep dives into topics you won't find anywhere else—sometimes with ridiculous tangents. Each episode dives into everything from Japanese language and linguistics to history, food, travel, and pop culture. You'll also hear stories from foreigners living in Japan, giving perspective on life in the country beyond the usual guidebook tips. Whether you're learning Japanese, planning a trip, or just passionate about Japan, each episode delivers insight, humor, and useful information. Topics we explore include: ・Japanese culture and society ・The Japanese language (learning, linguistics, nuance) ・Japanese history and traditions ・Food, regional specialties, and travel tips ・Anime, manga, and pop culture ・Experiences of foreigners living in Japan ・And much more Contact: mail@japankyo.com About the host Tony R. Vega is the founder of JapanKyo.com and creator of The Anime Linguist YouTube channel. He holds an M.A. in Japanese language and linguistics from the University of Hawaii and has hosted Japanese-language content for native speakers. As a legally blind creator, Tony advocates for accessibility while offering a perspective on Japan and its language that few can match.

What's it like being a fake priest in Japan? | Japan Station 209/Ichimon Japan 04

This is a rebroadcast of Ichimon Japan episode 04 which originally was released on 2/12/2020. Today's Question On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What's it like being a fake priest in Japan? Topics Discussed * What a nisebokushi is * The different terminology for priests in Japanese (shinpu vs bokushi) * The phenomenon of having foreigners dress as priests to officiate weddings in Japan * How most "fake priests" in Japan tend to be white men * The experiences of someone who worked as a fake priest in Japan * How much money one might expect to get paid when working as a fake priest * The job duties of a fake priest * What is rewarding about working as a fake priest * How it is common to see broccoli thrown instead of a bouquet of flowers at some weddings in Japan * The craziest thing one fake priest ever saw happen while on the job * A story involving someone's head catching on fire during a wedding * Whether Japanese people also throw rice at weddings * Whether Japanese rpiests might be resentful of foreign "fake priests" for monopolizing the wedding chapel side of the wedding market * And more! Listen to Ichimon Japan on [btn btnlink="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ichimon-japan-a-podcast-by-japankyo-com/id1492400997" btnsize="medium" bgcolor="#0568bf" txtcolor="#ffffff" btnnewt="1" nofollow="1"]Apple Podcasts[/btn] [btn btnlink="https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9pY2hpbW9uamFwYW4ubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M" btnsize="medium" bgcolor="#0568bf" txtcolor="#ffffff" btnnewt="1" nofollow="1"]Google Podcasts[/btn] [btn btnlink="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/japankyocom/ichimon-japan-a-podcast-by-japankyocom" btnsize="medium" bgcolor="#0568bf" txtcolor="#ffffff" btnnewt="1" nofollow="1"]Stitcher[/btn] [btn btnlink="https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZVgnljVM8gcR1ar98eK0D" btnsize="medium" bgcolor="#0568bf" txtcolor="#ffffff" btnnewt="1" nofollow="1"]Spotify[/btn] [btn btnlink="https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/mv3zr-ad2df/Ichimon-Japan-A-Podcast-by-Japankyo.com" btnsize="medium" bgcolor="#0568bf" txtcolor="#ffffff" btnnewt="1" nofollow="1"]PodBean[/btn] [btn btnlink="https://ichimonjapan.libsyn.com/rss" btnsize="medium" bgcolor="#0568bf" txtcolor="#ffffff" btnnewt="1" nofollow="1"]RSS[/btn] Sources, Links, Videos, Etc. To read Daniel Legare's article in the December-January 2020 issue of Wasabi magazine, use the link below. * That Time I Became a Fake Priest [https://issuu.com/readwasabi/docs/wasabi11-issue/30] If you would like to get in touch with Daniel Legare in order to have him write an article or do Japanese to English translation you, can contact him via the email address below. * danlegaretranslations@gmail.com [danlegaretranslations@gmail.com] A few different Japanese-language terms got brought up in this episode, so here is list along with their possible translations. * Nisebokushi (ニセ牧師): literally translates to "fake priest" * Bokushi (牧師): pastor; minister; a Protestant priest * Shimpu (神父): Catholic priest; abbe; reverend father For even more Japan-related contact check out the Japan Station podcast. All the episodes can be found using the link below. * Japan Station Podcast [https://www.japanstationpodcast.com] Support Get your Mecha Neko Sushi via the link below * https://mechanekosushi.com/ [https://mechanekosushi.com/] Get 10% off when you purchase a Mobal Voice & Data SIM card by using my affiliate link below. * https://mobal.com/tonyjapan [https://mobal.com/tonyjapan] Support on Patreon. * https://www.patreon.com/japankyo [https://www.patreon.com/japankyo] We Want Your Questions Is there something about Japan that confuses you? Is there something about Japanese culture that you would like to learn more about? Is there something in Japanese history that you would like us to explain? We're always looking for new questions about Japan to answer, so if you have one, please send it to ichimon@japankyo.com [ichimon@japankyo.com]. Special Thanks Opening/Closing Theme: Produced by Apol (YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/user/apolxcore], Twitter [https://twitter.com/apolxcore], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/apolmusic], Fiverr [https://www.fiverr.com/apolxcore]) Ichimon Japan cover art: Produced by Erik R. Follow Japankyo on Social Media * Facebook (@JapankyoNews) [https://www.facebook.com/japankyonews] * Twitter (@JapankyoNews) [https://twitter.com/japankyonews]

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