Japan Station: A Podcast About Japanese Culture & the Japanese Language

On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Japanese to English translator/localizer Mel Ok tells about localizing Japanese video games and how he got into the translation/localization industry. About Mel Ok Mel Ok is a translator/localizer of Japanese video games and heads the translation/localization company Ace Honyaku. Topics Discussed The Japanese population in Hawaii Studying Japanese linguistics About doing play testing for video games Doing the Japanese QA for Halo 2 On getting to Japan and trying to get into the JET Program On transitioning into the translation & localization industry On starting a translation company in Japan On how the translation & localization process for video games works On dealing with ambiguities in texts On dealing with new IP On translating The World Is Your Weapon On how long it can take to translate a game The difficulty of finding good translators On translation tests Advice for aspiring translators/localizers About Tottori And much more! Support on Patreon & Ko-fi If you enjoy Japan Station and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on Patreon.com. For a minimum pledge of $1 a month you'll get early access to all JapanKyo podcasts, bonus content, and more. And for $3 a month, you'll get access to Japanese Plus Alpha, a podcast produced by me (Tony Vega) that focuses on the Japanese language and all of its fascinating quirks. Also, all pledges get a shout-out on the show and my undying gratitude. Thank you in advance! Support Japan Station on Patreon You can also do a one time donation via Ko-fi. Support us on Ko-fi Links, Videos, Etc. To follow Mel Ok on Twitter or visit the ACE Honyaku website, use the links below. Mel Ok on Twitter Ace Honyaku Website Don't forget to check out the latest episode of Ichimon Japan. Are Japanese…? (Stereotypes About Japan) | Ichimon Japan 62 Follow Japankyo on Social Media Facebook (@JapankyoNews) Twitter (@JapankyoNews) Instagram (@JapanKyoNews) Full Show Notes Get the full version of show notes at https://www.japankyo.com/category/podcasts/japanstation/

On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Dr. Gabriella Lukacs joins us to talk about some early internet history in Japan and the role of women in Japan's digital economy. About Dr. Gabriella Lukacs Dr. Gabriella Lukacs is a professor in the department of Anthropology at the University of Pittsburgh and the author of the book Invisibility by Design: Women and Labor in Japan's Digital Economy. Topics Discussed About the book Invisibility by Design How Dr. Lukacs got interested in researching women and digital labor in Japan Tech and digital economy trends in Japan Mixi & Nico Nico Douga The rise & fall of Japanese ell phones About the rise of "girly photography" in the 90s About Hiromix About Net Idols (netto aidoru) About the rise of blogs and blogging platofrms in Japan About the bijin trader boom (female day traders) How women were marketed as financially savvy and excellent day traders Labor and the digital economy in general And much more! Support on Patreon & Ko-fi If you enjoy Japan Station and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on Patreon.com. For a minimum pledge of $1 a month you'll get early access to all JapanKyo podcasts, bonus content, and more. And for $3 a month, you'll get access to Japanese Plus Alpha, a podcast produced by me (Tony Vega) that focuses on the Japanese language and all of its fascinating quirks. Also, all pledges get a shout-out on the show and my undying gratitude. Thank you in advance! Support Japan Station on Patreon You can also do a one time donation via Ko-fi. Support us on Ko-fi Links, Videos, Etc. To pick up a copy of Dr. Lukacs book, consider using the affiliate link below. Invisibility by Design: Women and Labor in Japan's Digital Economy Don't forget to check out the latest episode of Ichimon Japan. Are Japanese…? (Stereotypes About Japan) | Ichimon Japan 62 Follow Japankyo on Social Media Facebook (@JapankyoNews) Twitter (@JapankyoNews) Instagram (@JapanKyoNews) Full Show Notes Get the full version of show notes at https://www.japankyo.com/category/podcasts/japanstation/

On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Dr. Jonathan Wroot tells us about the movies of Ktano Takeshi, the fascinating history of the Zatoichi films, and more.. About Dr. Jonathan Wroot Dr. Jonathan Wroot is a senior lecturer in Film Studies at the University of Greenwich and the author of the book The Paths of Zatoichi: The Global Influence of the Blind Swordsman. Topics Discussed About the boom in Japanese films in the early to mid 2000s About Kitano Takeshi and his films On studying Asian cinema About Kitano Takeshi's Violent Cop About Kitano Takeshi's remake of Zatoichi About the Zatoichi films and their history Jidaigeki vs chanbara About the influence of Zatoichi on film and pop culture around the world The influence of Zatoichi on Daredevil About Shintaro Katsu About some of the differences int he Zatoichi films The Zatoichi TV show The original Zatoichi short story in which Zatoichi first appears The crazy finale of the Zatoichi film directed by Hiroshi Teshigahara About dubs and subtitling Voice actors in Japan that always do the same voices of Western actors Crazy Japanese commercials featuring Western celebrities And much more! Support on Patreon & Ko-fi If you enjoy Japan Station and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on Patreon.com. For a minimum pledge of $1 a month you'll get early access to all JapanKyo podcasts, bonus content, and more. And for $3 a month, you'll get access to Japanese Plus Alpha, a podcast produced by me (Tony Vega) that focuses on the Japanese language and all of its fascinating quirks. Also, all pledges get a shout-out on the show and my undying gratitude. Thank you in advance! Support Japan Station on Patreon You can also do a one time donation via Ko-fi. Support us on Ko-fi Links, Videos, Etc. To pick up a copy of The Paths of Zatoichi, you can use the link below. Remember to use the discount code LXFANDF30 to get 30% off (valid until the end of 2022). The Paths of Zatoichi: The Global Influence of the Blind Swordsman The link below is for the list of blog articles about Dr. Wroot's experience watching 30 Zatoichi films in 30 days. 30 Zatoichi films in 30 Days Here is Dr. Wroot's ranking of the Zatoichi films. From Best To Worst – My Opinions on the Zatoichi films Don't forget to check out the latest episode of Ichimon Japan. What is a famiresu? (About Japanese "Family Restaurants") | Ichimon Japan 61 Follow Japankyo on Social Media Facebook (@JapankyoNews) Twitter (@JapankyoNews) Instagram (@JapanKyoNews) Full Show Notes Get the full version of show notes at https://www.japankyo.com/category/podcasts/japanstation/

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On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, we're joined by baseball historian and expert on all things Japanese baseball Robert Fits. About Robert Fitts Robert Fitts is a baseball historian and expert ont he history of Japanese baseball. He has written numerous books on Japanese baseball including Banzai Babe Ruth: Baseball, Espionage, and Assissination During the 1934 Tour of Japan. Topics Discussed How Robert Fitts got interested in baseball How Robert Fitts became interested in Japanese baseball Robert Fitts' first trip to Japan and first experience at a Japanese baseball game About Remembering Japanese Baseball, Robert Fitts' first book on Japanese baseball About selling Japanese baseball cards on ebay in 1999 About Wally Yonamine About the book Banzai Babe Ruth About Babe Ruth's 1934 18 game Japan tour and the history behind it About Moe Berg and the possibility that he was conducting espoionage during Babe Ruth's Japan tour About Babe Ruth's popularity in Japan About Babe Ruth's affinity for Japan About the history of Japanese baseball cards About the book An Illustrated Introduction to Japanese Baseball Cards About the baseball card market in Japan About the Japanese pitcher Eiji Sawamura About the upcoming book The Pioneers of Japanese American Baseball And much more!

On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Tony talks to guitarist/actor/humanitarian Miyavi. About Miyavi Miyavi is a guitarist, musician, actor and humanitarian. He is particularly well known for his charactistic shamisen-inspired slap-style of playing the guitar. Topics Discussed Miyavi discusses his insecurities and what makes him nervous How Miyavi deals with his insecurities How Miyavi deals with stress and time management About Miyavi's daughters and his relationship with them Miyavi reflects on his life as a dad Miyavi on parenting And much more! Support on Patreon & Ko-fi If you enjoy Japan Station and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on Patreon.com. For a minimum pledge of $1 a month you'll get early access to all JapanKyo podcasts, bonus content, and more. And for $3 a month, you'll get access to Japanese Plus Alpha, a podcast produced by me (Tony Vega) that focuses on the Japanese language and all of its fascinating quirks. Also, all pledges get a shout-out on the show and my undying gratitude. Thank you in advance! Support Japan Station on Patreon You can also do a one time donation via Ko-fi. Support us on Ko-fi Links, Videos, Etc. You can follow Miyavi on social media by using the links below. Miyavi on Twitter Miyavi on Instagram For more information about Miyavi, you can also visit his website. Miyavi Official Website For more information on Blue Note Hawaii, visit their website. Blue Note Hawaii Website Don't forget to check out the latest episode of Ichimon Japan. What is "yōshoku"? (About Japanese "Western Food" | Ichimon Japan 60 Special Thanks Opening/Closing song: Oedo Controller (大江戸コントローラー) by Yunomi featuring Toriena (Used with permission from Yunomi) To listen to more of Yunomi's music, check out his Soundcloud page or YouTube channel. Japan Station cover art: Provided by Erik R. Featured image: Courtesy of Blue Note Hawaii/Ikaika Communications Follow Japankyo on Social Media Facebook (@JapankyoNews) Twitter (@JapankyoNews) Instagram (@JapanKyoNews) Full Show Notes Get the full version of show notes at https://www.japankyo.com/category/podcasts/japanstation/

On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, we're talking about Big Hero 6, anime, drawing comics, and more with artist David Nakayama. About David Nakayama David Nakayama is an artist known for his work on covers for Marvel Comics, video games and more. He is also known for having worked with Chris Claremont to relaunch Big Hero 6 comic book series in 2008. Topics Discussed David Nakayama's work on the 2008 relaunch of the Big Hero 6 comic book title David Nakayama's approach to redesigning Baymax for the 2008 relaunch of Big Hero 6 The Japanese influences on the 2008 redesign of the Big Hero 6 relaunch How David Nakayama got interested in anime Nintendo and old video games The anime inspired visual style of the 2008 Big Hero 6 relaunch How David got into American comic books Meeting Stan Lee How David began working in comics About penciling and the American comic book creation process How David was able to get into doing comic book covers for Marvel (Longshot Saves the Marvel Universe) The magic of art About making a compelling cover And much more! Support on Patreon & Ko-fi If you enjoy Japan Station and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on Patreon.com. For a minimum pledge of $1 a month you'll get early access to all JapanKyo podcasts, bonus content, and more. And for $3 a month, you'll get access to Japanese Plus Alpha, a podcast produced by me (Tony Vega) that focuses on the Japanese language and all of its fascinating quirks. Also, all pledges get a shout-out on the show and my undying gratitude. Thank you in advance! Support Japan Station on Patreon You can also do a one time donation via Ko-fi. Support us on Ko-fi Links, Videos, Etc. Check out David Nakayama's website or his social media accounts to see his amazing work. David Nakayama Website David Nakayama Instagram David Nakayama Twitter Don't forget to check out the latest episode of Ichimon Japan. How do you say trombone in Japanese? (About the World War II Katakana Word "Ban") | Ichimon Japan 59 Special Thanks Opening/Closing song: Oedo Controller (大江戸コントローラー) by Yunomi featuring Toriena (Used with permission from Yunomi) To listen to more of Yunomi's music, check out his Soundcloud page or YouTube channel. Japan Station cover art: Provided by Erik R. Follow Japankyo on Social Media Facebook (@JapankyoNews) Twitter (@JapankyoNews) Instagram (@JapanKyoNews) Full Show Notes Get the full version of show notes at https://www.japankyo.com/category/podcasts/japanstation/

On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, we're talking with music journalist Patrick St. Michel. He'll be telling us about Japanese pop music, Perfume, the city pop boom and one of his latest articles which focuses on the rise and fall and rise of eurobeat. About Patrick St. Michel Patrick St. Michel is a music journalist who specializes in Japanese pop music. His articles appear regularly in publications such as The Japan Times and Pitchfork. Topics Discussed How it was that Patrick St. Michel got interested in Japanese pop music Discovering Perfume while on the JET Programme The appeal, image and sound of Perfume The influence of Yasutaka Nakata The explosion of popularity in K-pop around the world Comapring K-pop vs. J-pop How J-pop often ignores musical trends from the West How "City Pop" exploded in popularity online How Mariya Takeuchi's song "Plastic Love" went viral Interviewing Miriya Takeuchi How the internet has made it possible for niche music to succeed What eurobeat is How it was that Patrick St. Michel was able to interview DJ Boss in order to do a story about Super Eurobeat The resurgence in popularity the eaurobeat genre has seen in recent years How eurobeat has become a part of online/meme culture About visiting Tokyo's club Ageha The influence of Super Eurobeat on contemporary younger musical artists Da Pump's "U.S.A." How rock continues to be popular in Japan DJ Boss's views on Super Eurobeat and its evolution How Avex goes about producing songs for the Super Eurobeat series Patrick St. Michel's music recommendations: Hikaru Utada (Bad Mode), Soichi Terada (Asakusa Light), Star Kids, 4s4ki About the Make Believe Melodies blog and email newsletter And much more! Support on Patreon & Ko-fi If you enjoy Japan Station and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on Patreon.com. For a minimum pledge of $1 a month you'll get early access to all JapanKyo podcasts, bonus content, and more. And for $3 a month, you'll get access to Japanese Plus Alpha, a podcast produced by me (Tony Vega) that focuses on the Japanese language and all of its fascinating quirks. Also, all pledges get a shout-out on the show and my undying gratitude. Thank you in advance! Support Japan Station on Patreon You can also do a one time donation via Ko-fi. Support us on Ko-fi Links, Videos, Etc. Follow Patrick St. Michel on Twitter, subscribe to his newsletter (Make Believe Melodies), and check out the Spotify playlist he mentioned with his music recommendations. Patrick St. Michel on Twitter Make Believe Melodies Newsletter Spotify Playlist To read the article Patrick wrote about Super Eurobeat based on his interview with DJ Boss, use the link below. The Eurobeat boom, boom, boom, boom means the '90s are back Don't forget to check out the latest episode of Ichimon Japan. How do you say trombone in Japanese? (About the World War II Katakana Word "Ban") | Ichimon Japan 59 Special Thanks Opening/Closing song: Oedo Controller (大江戸コントローラー) by Yunomi featuring Toriena (Used with permission from Yunomi) To listen to more of Yunomi's music, check out his Soundcloud page or YouTube channel. Japan Station cover art: Provided by Erik R. Follow Japankyo on Social Media Facebook (@JapankyoNews) Twitter (@JapankyoNews) Instagram (@JapanKyoNews) Full Show Notes Get the full version of show notes at https://www.japankyo.com/category/podcasts/japanstation/

On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, we're talking with Alex from the Sakura Stardust YouTube channel. She tells us about Japanese lost media and digs into some specific examples like Saki Sanobashi and the mysterious Akihabara cassette tape. About Alex (Sakura Stardust) Alex runs the popular YouTube channel Sakura Stardust. In her videos Alex focuses primarily on Japanese lost media. She has covered everything from internet mysteries to lost anime and more. Topics Discussed How Alex from the Sakura Stardust became interested in Japan and the Japanese language The evolution of the Sakura Stardust YouTube channel The abundance of lost media videos and creators on YouTube About Japanese lost media The case of the mysterious Akihabara cassette tape Dealing with copyright issues as a YouTuber covering Japanese media About Totally Not Mark's copyright problems with Toei Animation About Saki Sanobashi (Go for a Punch) Whether we think Saki Sanobashi exists Finding a recording of the NHK show Monster School About Sazae-san Alex (Sakura Stardust)'s process for doing research in Japanese Japanese internet slang About visiting Japan Future plans for the Sakura Stardust YouTube channel And much more! Support on Patreon & Ko-fi If you enjoy Japan Station and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on Patreon.com. For a minimum pledge of $1 a month you'll get early access to all JapanKyo podcasts, bonus content, and more. And for $3 a month, you'll get access to Japanese Plus Alpha, a podcast produced by me (Tony Vega) that focuses on the Japanese language and all of its fascinating quirks. Also, all pledges get a shout-out on the show and my undying gratitude. Thank you in advance! Support Japan Station on Patreon You can also do a one time donation via Ko-fi. Support us on Ko-fi Links, Videos, Etc. Subscribe to the Sakura Stardust YouTube channel for more content on Japanese lost media. You can also follow Alex on Twitter to stay up to date with what she is working on. Sakura Stardust YouTube Channel Alex on Twitter Here is the video about the mysterious Akihabara cassette tape. The Most Mysterious Song of Japan: The Akiba Tape (AKA "Fly Away") Alex covered Saki Sanobashi in this video. 16 MORE Lost Pieces of Japanese Media (REVISED & UPDATED) - Lost Media of Japan Episode 2 The popular YouTuber Whang covered Saki Sanobashi in this video. The Lost Deep Web Anime - Tales From the Internet Don't forget to check out the latest episode of the Ichimon Japan podcast. Should you watch "In This Corner of the World?" (About Kono Sekai no Katasumi ni) | Ichimon Japan 58 If you would like to support the show by picking up some merchandise, make sure to visit KimitoDesigns.com. KimitoDesigns.com Special Thanks Opening/Closing song: Oedo Controller (大江戸コントローラー) by Yunomi featuring Toriena (Used with permission from Yunomi) To listen to more of Yunomi's music, check out his Soundcloud page or YouTube channel. Japan Station cover art: Provided by Erik R. Follow Japankyo on Social Media Facebook (@JapankyoNews) Twitter (@JapankyoNews) Instagram (@JapanKyoNews) Full Show Notes Get the full version of show notes at https://www.japankyo.com/category/podcasts/japanstation/

On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, we're talking about archaeology in Japan and the case of Tsukumo No. 24, the world's oldest known shark attack. Our guest for this episode is J. Alyssa White from the University of Oxford. About J. Alyssa White J. Alyssa White is a PhD candidate in Archaeology at the University of Oxford. Her research focuses on. Her research focuses on the trauma found in skeletal remains from the southwestern Japanese archipelago during the end of the Jōmon hunter-gatherer period through the early Yayoi agricultural period (ca. 2500 BC – 250 AD). She is also one of the researchers who worked ont he fascinatingly unique case of Tsukumo No. 24 (the world's oldest known shark attack). Topics Discussed How J. Alyssa White became interested in archaeology, Japan and the Japanese language Kyoto University's collection Jōmon era remains How J. Alyssa White got started in the fields of Japanese archaeology and biological anthropology About Japanese archaeological site reports Discovering the remains of Tsukumo No. 24 Archaeological sties in Japan Characteristics of archaeological sites in Kyushu Burial practices (pit burials, shell mounds) in prehistoric Japan Archaeology in Japan What we can learn from skeletal remains About the case of Tsukumo No. 24 How it was determined that Tsukumo No. 24 was likely killed by a shark attack What injuries the remains of Tsukumo No. 24 exhibits Jōmon era ritual tooth extraction J. Alyssa White's research on the changes and violent conflict seen during the transition from the Jōmon to the Yayoi periods And much more! Support on Patreon & Ko-fi If you enjoy Japan Station and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on Patreon.com. For a minimum pledge of $1 a month you'll get early access to all JapanKyo podcasts, bonus content, and more. And for $3 a month, you'll get access to Japanese Plus Alpha, a podcast produced by me (Tony Vega) that focuses on the Japanese language and all of its fascinating quirks. Also, all pledges get a shout-out on the show and my undying gratitude. Thank you in advance! Support Japan Station on Patreon You can also do a one time donation via Ko-fi. Support us on Ko-fi Links, Videos, Etc. The original article about Tsukumo No. 24 can be found via the link below. Unfortunately, it is behind a pay wall. 3000-year-old shark attack victim from Tsukumo shell-mound, Okayama, Japan Here's a free article about Tsukumo No. 24 in case you would like to read more. Reconstruction of the oldest shark attack on a human, from Tsukumo shell-mound, Japan Reconstruction of the oldest shark attack on a human, from Tsukumo shell-mound, Japan Reconstruction of the oldest shark attack on a human, from Tsukumo shell-mound, Japan Use the link below to view the 3D model of Tsukumo No. 24. 3D Model of Tsukumo No. 24 Here is the episode of the Beyond Japan podcast in which J. Alyssa White is interviewed. Beyond Japan Ep. #44: Prehistoric Tragedy: The Oldest Shark Attack Victim with J. Alyssa White Don't forget to check out the latest episode of the Ichimon Japan podcast. Should you watch "In This Corner of the World?" (About Kono Sekai no Katasumi ni) | Ichimon Japan 58 If you would like to support the show by picking up some merchandise, make sure to visit KimitoDesigns.com. KimitoDesigns.com Special Thanks Opening/Closing song: Oedo Controller (大江戸コントローラー) by Yunomi featuring Toriena (Used with permission from Yunomi) To listen to more of Yunomi's music, check out his Soundcloud page or YouTube channel. Japan Station cover art: Provided by Erik R. Featured image: Courtesy of J. Alyssa White Follow Japankyo on Social Media Facebook (@JapankyoNews) Twitter (@JapankyoNews) Instagram (@JapanKyoNews) Full Show Notes Get the full version of show notes at https://www.japankyo.com/category/podcasts/japanstation/