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Ichimon Japan: A Podcast About Japan and the Japanese Language by JapanKyo.com

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Helping you better understand Japan and the Japanese language one question at a time. Every episode Tony and Ryan--two guys with master's degrees in Japanese Language & Linguistics--draw on their experiences in Japan and extensive research in both Japanese and English to shed light on all aspects of Japan. From the many interesting quirks of the Japanese language to obscure Japanese history, as well as busting misconceptions about Japan held by both Japanese peole and Westerners, Tony and Ryan cover it all. In the process they have a few laughs and sometimes even end up uncovering information that can only be found in Japanese. Episodes are released at least once a month (on the 7th). Bonus episodes are released on the 21st. Is there something that puzzles you about Japanese society? Or is there something in Japanese media/pop culture that you want us to explain? If so, then send an email with your question to ichimon@japankyo.com. While we can't promise that we'll be able to answer it, we'll definitely do our best to address it in some way. Ichimon Japan is a production of JapanKyo.com. For full show notes, visit japankyo.com/ichimonjapan.

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May 30, 2024

The FINAL Episode | Ichimon Japan 81

<p>This is the last episode of the <em>Ichimon Japan </em>podcast! But don't worry, the show isn't really ending!</p> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Topics Discussed<br /></strong></h2> <ul> <li>Why I decided to end <em>Ichimon Japan</em></li> <li>And much more!</li> </ul> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Support on Patreon & Ko-fi<br /></strong></h2> <p>If you enjoy <em>Ichimon Japan</em> and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on Patreon.com. You can join for just $1 a month. Patrons get first access to podcast episodes, as well as updates on what I'm working on for JapanKyo.com. If you join the $3 a month tier you get access to the back catalog of the <em>Japanese Plus Alpha </em>podcast (a short series on interesting Japanese words and features of the Japanese language). If you would like to do a one time donation, that is also possible. Just use the Ko-fi link below. All donations are greatly appreciated! And if you can't support financially, that's ok. Consider telling a friend about the show!</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32280122">Support on Patreon</a><br /> https://patreon.com/japankyo</li> <li>Support on Ko-fi<br /> https://www.ko-fi.com/japankyo</li> </ul> <h2 style="padding-left: 40px; text-align: center;"><strong>Links, Videos, Etc.</strong></h2> <p>Subscribe:</p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/japan-station-a-podcast-about-japan-by-japankyo-com/id1440454968"> Japan Station on Apple: </a><a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/japan-station-a-podcast-about-japan-by-japankyo-com/id1440454968">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/japan-station-a-podcast-about-japan-by-japankyo-com/id1440454968</a></li> <li><a href= "https://japankyo.com/category/podcasts/japanstation/">Japan Station Website: https://japankyo.com/category/podcasts/japanstation/</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@japankyonews">JapanKyo YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@japankyonews</a></li> </ul> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>We Want Your Questions<br /></strong></h2> <p>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 <a href= "mailto:ichimon@japankyo.com">ichimon@japankyo.com</a>.</p> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Special Thanks</strong></h2> <p>Opening/Closing Theme: Produced by Apol (<a href= "https://www.youtube.com/user/apolxcore">YouTube</a>, <a href= "https://twitter.com/apolxcore">Twitter</a>, <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/apolmusic">Facebook</a>, <a href= "https://www.fiverr.com/apolxcore">Fiverr</a>)</p> <p><em>Ichimon Japan</em> cover art: Produced by Erik R.</p> <h2 style="text-align: center;">Follow Japankyo on Social Media</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/japankyonews">Facebook (@JapanKyoNews)</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/japankyonews">Twitter (@JapanKyoNews)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/japankyonews/">Instagram (@JapanKyoNews)</a></li> </ul> <h2 style="text-align: center;">Full Show Notes</h2> <ul> <li><a href= "https://japankyo.com/category/podcasts/ichimonjapan/">https:///japankyo.com/ichimonjapan</a></li> </ul> <p> </p>

March 20, 2024

Eikaiwa vs JET vs University Teaching: Which is the better English teaching job in Japan? | Ichimon Japan 80

<p>On this episode of <em>Ichimon Japan</em> we talk about what the best kind of English teaching in Japan is: Eikaiwa, JET Programme (ALT) or university teacher.</p> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Topics Discussed<br /></strong></h2> <ul> <li>What it is like working in an eikaiwa school in Japan</li> <li>What the salary is for an eikaiwa teacher</li> <li>The good and bad about working at an eikaiwa school (private language school)</li> <li>What it is like being an assistant language teacher (ALT) on the JET Programme</li> <li>How much you can earn while on the JET Program</li> <li>The good and bad about being on the JET Program</li> <li>What it is like teaching english at a college in Japan</li> <li>What the requirements are for becoming an English teacher at a university in Japan</li> <li>What the salary is like for an English teacher at a university in Japan</li> <li>Which job pays more: Eikaiwa, JET or university teacher</li> <li>What vacation is like for English teachers at Japanese univesities</li> <li>What the contract/term limits are like for English teaching positions at universities/colleges in Japan</li> <li>And much more!</li> </ul> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Support on Patreon & Ko-fi<br /></strong></h2> <p>If you enjoy <em>Ichimon Japan</em> and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on Patreon.com. You can join for just $1 a month. Patrons get first access to podcast episodes, as well as updates on what I'm working on for JapanKyo.com. If you join the $3 a month tier you get access to the back catalog of the <em>Japanese Plus Alpha </em>podcast (a short series on interesting Japanese words and features of the Japanese language). If you would like to do a one time donation, that is also possible. Just use the Ko-fi link below. All donations are greatly appreciated! And if you can't support financially, that's ok. Consider telling a friend about the show!</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32280122">Support on Patreon</a><br /> https://patreon.com/japankyo</li> <li>Support on Ko-fi<br /> https://www.ko-fi.com/japankyo</li> </ul> <h2 style="padding-left: 40px; text-align: center;"><strong>Links, Videos, Etc.</strong></h2> <p>None.</p> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>We Want Your Questions<br /></strong></h2> <p>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 <a href= "mailto:ichimon@japankyo.com">ichimon@japankyo.com</a>.</p> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Special Thanks</strong></h2> <p>Opening/Closing Theme: Produced by Apol (<a href= "https://www.youtube.com/user/apolxcore">YouTube</a>, <a href= "https://twitter.com/apolxcore">Twitter</a>, <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/apolmusic">Facebook</a>, <a href= "https://www.fiverr.com/apolxcore">Fiverr</a>)</p> <p><em>Ichimon Japan</em> cover art: Produced by Erik R.</p> <h2 style="text-align: center;">Follow Japankyo on Social Media</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/japankyonews">Facebook (@JapanKyoNews)</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/japankyonews">Twitter (@JapanKyoNews)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/japankyonews/">Instagram (@JapanKyoNews)</a></li> </ul> <h2 style="text-align: center;">Full Show Notes</h2> <ul> <li><a href= "https://japankyo.com/category/podcasts/ichimonjapan/">https:///japankyo.com/ichimonjapan</a></li> </ul> <p> </p>

February 21, 2024

Is "Suzume no Tojimari" BAD? (Dissecting Makoto Shinkai's Latest Movie) | Ichimon Japan 79

<p>On this episode of <em>Ichimon Japan</em> we talk about <em>Suzume no Tojimari</em>, the latest film by the popular Japanese anime filmmaker Makoto Shinai.</p> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Topics Discussed<br /></strong></h2> <ul> <li>How <em>Suzume no Tojimari </em>did int he box office in Japan</li> <li>How it ranks up to the revenue of other films</li> <li>What <em>Suzume no Tojimari </em>is about</li> <li>An overview of the story of <em>Suzume no Tojimari </em></li> <li>The hidden meaning found in <em>Suzume no Tojimari </em></li> <li>Potentially problematic parts of <em>Suzume no Tojimari </em></li> <li>The meaning of the cats in <em>Suzume no Tojimari </em></li> <li>How <em>Suzume no Tojimari </em>compares to other Makoto Shinkai films</li> <li>Whether we liked <em>Suzume no Tojimari</em></li> <li>And much more!</li> </ul> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Support on Patreon & Ko-fi<br /></strong></h2> <p>If you enjoy <em>Ichimon Japan</em> and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on Patreon.com. You can join for just $1 a month. Patrons get first access to podcast episodes, as well as updates on what I'm working on for JapanKyo.com. If you join the $3 a month tier you get access to the back catalog of the <em>Japanese Plus Alpha </em>podcast (a short series on interesting Japanese words and features of the Japanese language). If you would like to do a one time donation, that is also possible. Just use the Ko-fi link below. All donations are greatly appreciated! And if you can't support financially, that's ok. Consider telling a friend about the show!</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32280122">Support on Patreon</a><br /> https://patreon.com/japankyo</li> <li>Support on Ko-fi<br /> https://www.ko-fi.com/japankyo</li> </ul> <h2 style="padding-left: 40px; text-align: center;"><strong>Links, Videos, Etc.</strong></h2> <p>Our previous episodes about Makoto Shinkai movies.</p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.japankyo.com/2021/08/podcast-japan-anime-about-kimi-no-na-wa-your-name/"> Does “Your Name” live up to the hype? (Discussing Kimi no Na wa) | Ichimon Japan 49: https://www.japankyo.com/2021/08/podcast-japan-anime-about-kimi-no-na-wa-your-name/</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.japankyo.com/2023/01/about-weathering-with-you-tenki-no-ko-movie-ichimon-japan/"> Is Weathering With You bad? (About Tenki No Ko) | Ichimon Japan 68: https://www.japankyo.com/2023/01/about-weathering-with-you-tenki-no-ko-movie-ichimon-japan/</a></li> </ul> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>We Want Your Questions<br /></strong></h2> <p>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 <a href= "mailto:ichimon@japankyo.com">ichimon@japankyo.com</a>.</p> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Special Thanks</strong></h2> <p>Opening/Closing Theme: Produced by Apol (<a href= "https://www.youtube.com/user/apolxcore">YouTube</a>, <a href= "https://twitter.com/apolxcore">Twitter</a>, <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/apolmusic">Facebook</a>, <a href= "https://www.fiverr.com/apolxcore">Fiverr</a>)</p> <p><em>Ichimon Japan</em> cover art: Produced by Erik R.</p> <h2 style="text-align: center;">Follow Japankyo on Social Media</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/japankyonews">Facebook (@JapanKyoNews)</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/japankyonews">Twitter (@JapanKyoNews)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/japankyonews/">Instagram (@JapanKyoNews)</a></li> </ul> <h2 style="text-align: center;">Full Show Notes</h2> <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.japankyo.com/category/podcasts/ichimonjapan/">https:///www.japankyo.com/ichimonjapan</a></li> </ul> <p> </p>

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What is Ichimon Japan: A Podcast About Japan and the Japanese Language by JapanKyo.com?: Helping you better understand Japan and the Japanese language one question at a time.

Every episode Tony and Ryan--two guys with master's degrees in Japanese Language & Linguistics--draw on their experiences in Japan and extensive research in both Japanese and English to shed light on all aspects of Japan.

From the many interesting quirks of the Japanese language to obscure Japanese history, as well as busting misconceptions about Japan held by both Japanese peole and Westerners, Tony and Ryan cover it all. In the process they have a few laughs and sometimes even end up uncovering information that can only be found in Japanese. Episodes are released at least once a month (on the 7th). Bonus episodes are released on the 21st.

Is there something that puzzles you about Japanese society? Or is there something in Japanese media/pop culture that you want us to explain? If so, then send an email with your question to ichimon@japankyo.com. While we can't promise that we'll be able to answer it, we'll definitely do our best to address it in some way.

Ichimon Japan is a production of JapanKyo.com. For full show notes, visit japankyo.com/ichimonjapan.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates weekly.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 9 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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