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This episode of Japan Station is a rebroadcast of Ichimon Japan episode 12. On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: Why are vegetables so unsulting in Japanese? On this episode we are honored to once again be joined by Kyle Broyles of the Tokyo Splosion podcast and Hard Officers YouTube channel. Topics Discussed Some funny Japanese vegetable-based insults and their (supposed) etymologies What the term daikon ashi means Why daikon ashi is so insulting and reserved only for use on women The usage of the term "dumpling legs" What the term daikon yakusha means Why daikon yakusha is considered an insult Why it's insulting to call someone a bean sprout (moyashi) in Japanese What it means to "stink of potatoes" (to be imokusai) What a "country milkboy" is What an "embankment pumpkin" is (dote kabocha) The most commonly cited story explaining the insulting meaning of the term dote kabocha A tip for training yourself to like vegetables Interesting Japanese slang involving the the Japanese word for eggplant (nasu) What the term bokenasu means Why it is insulting to be called a bokenasu What the heck an otankonasu is Two theories for where the "otanko" part of otankonasu derived from The most common etymologies of the term otankonasu The potential connection between otankonasu and Edo period pleasure districts Bubble era Japanese slang How pīman (green pepper) was used as an insult in Japan in the 1970s The difficulties localizers face when translating idioms from Japanese into English Whether the Japanese word for "vegetable" (yasai) totally overlaps in meaning with its English counterpart Why there seem to be more vegetable-related insults in Japanese than fruit-related insults And more! Note: All of the etymologies provided during this episode were found in Japanese language sources and are the most commonly cited. However, just because they are the most commonly cited etymologies that does not mean they are true, so please keep this in mind. 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For a minimum pledge of $2 a month you'll get access to exclusive content and our eternal, profound, and undrying gratitude. Support on Patreon Kyle Broyles Links This episode features Kyle Broyles as a special guest. If you would like to follow him on Twitter, please use the link below. Kyle Broyles on Twitter Kyle is one of the hosts of the Tokyo Splosion podcast. If you would like to check his podcast out, you can look it up wherever you get your podcasts or use the links below. Tokyo Splosion on Libsyn Tokyo Splosion on Apple Podcasts Tokyo Splosion on Twitter The latest episode of Tokyo Splosion as of the time of this posting can be found below. Tokyo Splosion Quarterly: Spring 2020 Kyle also produces the YouTube series Hard Officers. Check out the channel via the link below. Hard Officers YouTube Channel Sources, Links, Videos, Etc. Here's a link to the previous episode Kyle Broyles was a guest on. What's life like in Japan during the coronavirus pandemic? (Uncovering the cute sneeze conspiracy | Ichimon Japan 13 Just to review, here's a list of all the insults that were covered on this episode, including how you write them in Japanese. Daikon ashi 大根足 : 大根足; 大根脚 【だいこんあし】 (n) thick legs; fat legs; cankle; cankles (literally: daikon radish legs) Daikon yakusha 大根役者 【だいこんやくしゃ】 (n) (yoji) ham actor; hack actor (literally: daikon radish actor) Moyashi もやし (n) bean sprouts (in certain contexts it can also be used to mean as an insult meaning lanky, gangly or frail) Moyashikko もやしっ子 【もやしっこ】 (n) weak child; frail child; gangly child Imokusai イモくさい 【いもくさい】 (n) country bumpkin; unsophisticated; hick (literally to stink of potatoes) Dote kabocha どてかぼちゃ (n) incompetent person; halfwit; blockhead; fool (literally: embankment pumpkin) Bokenasu ぼけなす (n) (1) faded, dull-colored eggplant; (2) (derog) slow-witted, abstracted person; halfwit Otankonasu おたんこなす (n) fool; twit; idiot; bird-brain Atama ga pīman (Note: This term was popular in the 1970s and is rarely, if ever, used today.) 頭がピーマン 【あたまがぴーまん】 stupid; dumb (literally: your head is a green pepper) Hanashi ga pīman 話がピーマン 【はなしがぴーまん】 what you are saying is stupid/pointless (literally: what you are saying/your story is a green pepper.) If you'd like to check out episode 38 of Japan Station, you can do so via the link below. Understanding Idols and the Success of AKB48 (Dr. Patrick W. Galbraith) | Japan Station 38 If you missed the Japanese study tips episode of Ichimon Japan, check out the article below. What are your Japanese studying tips? | Ichimon Japan 08 Japanese Vocabulary List Most episodes feature at least one or two interesting Japanese words or phrases. Here's some of the ones that came up on this episode. All information is from Jim Breen's WWWJDIC. Yasai 野菜 【やさい】 (n,adj-no) vegetable Kudamono 果物 : 果物(P); 菓物 【くだもの(P); かぶつ(果物)】 (n) fruit Oden おでん (n) (food) oden; dish of various ingredients, e.g. egg, daikon, potato, chikuwa, konnyaku, etc. stewed in soy-flavored dashi Shokuatari 食あたり : 食あたり; 食中り 【しょくあたり】 (n) food poisoning Shokubutsu 植物 【しょくぶつ】 (n) plant; vegetation Emoi エモい (adj-i) (1) (sl) emo; sad; melancholic; (2) (sl) (pun on エロい and キモい) (See エロい,キモい) erotic in a disgusting way Inakakusai 田舎臭い : 田舎臭い; 田舎くさい 【いなかくさい】 (adj-i) rustic; unsophisticated; provincial; hick; cornball Ume 梅 : 梅(P); 楳 【うめ(P); むめ(ok); ウメ】 (n) (1) Japanese apricot (Prunus mume); Japanese plum; ume; Chinese plum Tnkō 炭坑 : 炭鉱(P); 炭坑; 炭礦 【たんこう】 (n) coal mine; coal pit 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. Special Thanks Opening/Closing Theme: Produced by Apol (YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Fiverr) Ichimon Japan cover art: Produced by Erik R. Follow Japankyo on Social Media Facebook (@JapankyoNews) Twitter (@JapankyoNews) Full Show Notes https:///japankyo.com/ichimonjapan  

On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Kyle Broyles of Pintology in Tokyo tells us about the process of starting and running a craft beer in Tokyo. Plus we celebrate episode 100 of Japan Station! About Kyle Broyles Kyle Broyles helps his wife run Pintology, a craft beer bar near Shinjuku in Tokyo. Kyle is also known as one of the guys behind the Tokyo Splosion podcast and the Hard Officers YouTube channel. Topics Discussed About JapanKyo Docs About the recently opened craft beer bar Pintology in Sasazuka, Tokyo The story behind Pintology About the process of opening a bar in Tokyo About Tap & Growler in Shimokitazawa About building the interior of a craft beer bar About how easy and cheap it is to get a liquor license in Tokyo, Japan About getting a liquor serving license in Japan How people in Japan may be drinking less alcohol About cheese in Japan About John the cheese guy in Okinawa About events at Pintology About the Sasazuka area in Shibuya, Tokyo 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 find Pintology Craft Beer and Whisky at: 〒151-0073 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Sasazuka, 1 Chome−33−10 You can also follow Pintology on Instagram. @pintologytokyo Check out JapanKyo Docs via the link below. JapanKyo Docs Don't forget to check out the latest episode of Ichimon Japan. What's the difference: East vs West Japan? (Kanto vs Kansai) | Ichimon Japan 64 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, Kyle from the Tokyo Splosion stops by to talk about JapanKyo's new YouTube channel: JapanKyo Docs! Topics Discussed About the creation of the JapanKyo Docs YouTube channel About Kyle from the Tokyo Splosion podcast The JET salary About filming in Okutama Fun anecdotes that occurred during the filming of JapanKyo Docs videos About shooting a video of an emu rancher in Okutama, Tokyo How we find interesting people for JapanKyo Docs videos About Yuki from Regent Times About the labor intensive process of styling your hair into a pompdour And much more!     Support on Patreon 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 Links, Videos, Etc. Checkout the JapanKyo Docs YouTube channel! https://japankyo.com/yt Subscribe to the JapanKyo Docs YouTube channel. Subscribe to JapanKyo Docs Watch the first full JapanKyo Docs video. It's about Koronon, a cute cat mascot that was created in order to help fight the spread of COVID19. Japan's Cutest Virus Fighting Mascot: Koronon JapanKyo is now on Instagram! Go follow us there for updates on what we're working on. @JapanKyoNews on Instagram Don't forget to check out the Tokyo Splosion podcast! It's really fun stuff! Tokyo Splosion on Libsyn Tokyo Splosion on Apple Podcasts Tokyo Splosion on Spotify Tokyo Splosion on Twitter Check out the latest episode of the Ichimon Japan podcast via the link below. What are gyaru? (About the Slang, Fashion and History of Japan's Gyaru/Gal) | Ichimon Japan 52 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 Chelsea Szendi Schieder 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/

Tony Vega has teamed up with Kyle from the Tokyo Splosion podcast to launch a new YouTube channel called JapanKyo Docs. On the channel we will be introducing people to doing interesting things in Japan via documentary style videos! Click on the link below to check it out. Please subscribe and support us in this endeavor! https://bit.ly/3b38cKJ And in case you haven't listened to the Tokyo Splosion podcast, here's a link! It's a really fun show. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tokyo-splosion-a-comedy-podcast/id1278709680 https://tokyosplosion.libsyn.com/

Tony Vega has teamed up with Kyle from the Tokyo Splosion podcast to launch a new YouTube channel called JapanKyo Docs. On the channel we will be introducing people to doing interesting things in Japan via documentary style videos! Click on the link below to check it out. Please subscribe and support us in this endeavor! https://bit.ly/3b38cKJ And in case you haven't listened to the Tokyo Splosion podcast, here's a link! It's a really fun show. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tokyo-splosion-a-comedy-podcast/id1278709680 https://tokyosplosion.libsyn.com/

In this episode, Zac presents his cases against Alek, Cal, and Kyle in friendship court. Also, the guys come up with some interesting mascots, and argue about some dumb pointless stuff. Track of the week: Ruby Ring ( ルビーの指環) by Akira Terao

On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What should I know about Japan's Bubble Era? Topics Discussed What was Japan's "Bubble Era" The Japanese bubble economy of the late '80s and early '90s Examples of some of the over the top ways people are said to have spent money during Japan's bubble economy era Golden Bomber's "Dance My Generation" Bubble Era fashion trends The colorful suits that were popular for men to wear during the late '80s and early '90s in Japan Popular female hairstyles of Japan's Bubble Era The bodikon dress and the wanren hairstyle What the tosakamaegami hairstyle is About the nightclub Juliana's Tokyo John Robinson's infamous "Tokyo" yell The trend of fake car phone antennas during Japan's Bubble Era Fake TV antennas for cars Trendy words from Japan's Bubble Era The phenomenon of asahan (morning shampoo) The release of Toto's shanpūdoressā in 1985 Mitsubishi's Asashan Club How Italian food became popular during Japan's Bubble Era What itameshi is What an Obatarian is The etymology of obatarian The manga Obatarian by Katsuhiko Hotta What "soy sauce face" (shōyugao) What "sauce face" is (sōsugao) What "salt face" is (shiogao) What the "dry war" is (dorai sensō) What a dry beer is Living the bodikon fantasy And much more! Support on Patreon If you enjoy Ichimon Japan 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 and that comes with perks like early access to episodes, a shout-out at the beginning of a future episode, bonus content, and discounts to Kimito Designs. For $3 a month you get all that plus access to Japanese Plus Alpha, a podcast produced by me (Tony Vega) that focuses on the Japanese language and its many quirks. Whether you are studying Japanese or just enjoy learning about language and linguistics, you'll enjoy Japanese Plus Alpha. And it goes without saying that if you sign up, you'll also get my undying gratitude. Thanks in advance! Support on Patreon Sources, Links, Videos, Etc. This episode features Kyle Broyles as a special guest. If you would like to follow him on Twitter, please use the link below. Kyle Broyles on Twitter Kyle is one of the hosts of the Tokyo Splosion podcast. If you would like to check his podcast out, you can look it up wherever you get your podcasts or use the links below. Tokyo Splosion on Apple Podcasts Tokyo Splosion on Google Podcasts Tokyo Splosion on Spotify Tokyo Splosion on Twitter To check out Kyle Broyles' previous appearances on the podcast, use the links below. Do you have any funny or embarrassing Japanese mistake stories? (Part 2) | Ichimon Japan 37 What’s life like in Japan during the coronavirus pandemic? (Uncovering the cute sneeze conspiracy) | Ichimon Japan 13 Why are vegetables so insulting in Japanese? | Ichimon Japan 14 Here are the main Japanese-language sources used for this episode. バブルとは何か？わかりやすく簡単に解説！当時の生活から日本経済崩壊の原因までを10分でイッキに学ぼう！ そもそも「ワンレングス」とはどういう意味？英語で「One length」と記述するとの事。 ８０年代ファッション、ヘアスタイル！女性芸能人のワンレン、ボディコンスタイルなどバブル華やかりしころのファッションをチェック バブル時代のワンレンボディコンの意味は？バブリーな髪型やファッションも トサカ前髪が命!? 上司の時代遅れなバブルメイクの特徴5つと直し方 トサカ前髪とすだれ前髪。バブル ８０年代の流行が進化して人気。 バブル時のファッションといえば、肩パッドに太い眉毛！「あれ、もしかして？」 バブルの時代に流行ったカーアイテム7選！今では見かけない懐かしのカーグッズ！ 【死語】バブル時代に大流行した「ワカモノ言葉」20選 【朝シャンブームから30年】「ちゃん・リン・シャン」覚えてますか？ This article is all about the asahan trend. It has many photos of asashan sinks and related products/media. パスタとスパゲッティの違いと日本はパスタ＝スパゲッティな理由。 「イタめし」「ティラミスブーム」とは何だったのか？バブル時代に爆発的な流行を巻き起こした舞台裏 今や美魔女？オバタリアンいずこへ（平成のアルバム） ドライ戦争 Here is the music video of "Dance My Generation" by Golden Bomber. Dance My Generation by Golden Bomber Music Video Here is the music video for "Tokyo Go" by Joh Robinson. In this song you can hear John Robinson do his trademark "Tokyo!" yell. Tokyo Go by John Robinson Here is the Japanese trailer for Batarian (The Return of the Living Dead). Batarian/The Return of the Living Dead trailer Here's the commercials mentioned during the dry beer portion of the episode. Kirin's 1988 commercial featuring Gene Hackman Don't forget to check out the latest episodes of Japan Station. How did you become so familiar with Japan? | Japan Station 61 (Bonus Solo Episode) The Challenges of Post-Fukushima Japan: Immigration, Population Decline & Nuclear Safety (Dreux Richard) | Japan Station 62 To pick up a t-shirt and support the show, check out KimotoDesigns.com KimitoDesigns.com Japanese Vocabulary List Most episodes feature at least one or two interesting Japanese words or phrases. Here’s some of the ones that came up on this episode. All information is from Jim Breen's WWWJDIC. Baburu バブル (n) (1) bubble; (n) (2) (abbr) (See バブル経済) bubble economy Baburu keizai バブル経済 【バブルけいざい】 (n) bubble economy Baburu jidai バブル時代 【バブルじだい】 (n) (See バブル景気・バブルけいき) bubble era (of Japan, 1986-1991) Baburu keiki バブル景気 【バブルけいき】 (n) bubble economy (of Japan, 1986-1991) Bodikon ボディコン (adj-no,n) (abbr) (See ボディーコンシャス) body-conscious (look); tight-fitting (clothing) Wanren ワンレン (n) (abbr) (See ワンレングス) haircut of uniform length Tosaka とさか (n) cockscomb; crest Maegami 前髪 【まえがみ】 (n) forelock; bangs Asashan 朝シャン 【あさシャン】 (n,vs) shampooing in the morning Obatarian オバタリアン : オバタリアン; おばたりあん (n) (col) (from おばさん and バタリアン (horror film)) obatarian; generally obnoxious pushy middle-aged woman Itameshi イタ飯 【イタめし; イタメシ】 (n) (col) (See イタリア料理) Italian food Shōyugao 醤油顔 : しょうゆ顔; 醤油顔 【しょうゆがお】 (n) (sl) (See ソース顔) typically Japanese face Sōsugao ソース顔 【ソースがお】 (n) (sl) (See しょうゆ顔) typically Caucasian face Shiogao 塩顔 【しおがお】 (n) (sl) fair and delicate features (of a man) Sensō 戦争 【せんそう】 (n,vs) (1) war 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. Special Thanks Opening/Closing Theme: Produced by Apol (YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Fiverr) Ichimon Japan cover art: Produced by Erik R. Follow Japankyo on Social Media Facebook (@JapanKyoNews) Twitter (@JapanKyoNews) Full Show Notes https:///www.japankyo.com/ichimonjapan

On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: Do you have any funny or embarrassing Japanese mistake stories? Topics Discussed How "sayonara" is not used in most situations when saying "goodbye" in Japanese A mix up at a convenience store Getting used to referring to people in the Japanese language What exactly a rōtari is Being asian Dealing with people that want to speak English even when they're English ability is poor Mixing up yasui (cheap) with yasai) The tricky situation that people with Asian features who are not fluent speakers of Japanese often find themselves in Japan A peculiar usage of the term shikkari and shikkari shiro And much more! Support on Patreon If you enjoy Ichimon Japan 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 and that comes with perks like early access to episodes, a shout-out at the beginning of a future episode, bonus content, and discounts to Kimito Designs. For $3 a month you get all that plus access to Japanese Plus Alpha, a podcast produced by me (Tony Vega) that focuses on the Japanese language and its many quirks. Whether you are studying Japanese or just enjoy learning about language and linguistics, you'll enjoy Japanese Plus Alpha. And it goes without saying that if you sign up, you'll also get my undying gratitude. Thanks in advance! Support on Patreon Sources, Links, Videos, Etc. This episode features Kyle Broyles as a special guest. If you would like to follow him on Twitter, please use the link below. Kyle Broyles on Twitter Kyle is one of the hosts of the Tokyo Splosion podcast. If you would like to check his podcast out, you can look it up wherever you get your podcasts or use the links below. Tokyo Splosion on Apple Podcasts Tokyo Splosion on Google Podcasts Tokyo Splosion on Spotify Tokyo Splosion on Twitter To listen to the other Ichimon Japan episodes that Kyle Broyles was a guest on, use the links below. What’s life like in Japan during the coronavirus pandemic? (Uncovering the cute sneeze conspiracy) | Ichimon Japan 13 Why are vegetables so insulting in Japanese? | Ichimon Japan 14 To listen to the first "Japanese mistakes" episode of Ichimon Japan, use the link below. Do you have any funny or embarrassing Japanese language mistake stories? | Ichimon Japan 30 To listen to the latest episode of Japan Station, use the link below. Obscenity, Censorship & Erotic Comics in Japan (Patrick W. Galbraith) | Japan Station 59 To pick up a t-shirt and support the show, check out KimotoDesigns.com KimitoDesigns.com Japanese Vocabulary List Most episodes feature at least one or two interesting Japanese words or phrases. Here’s some of the ones that came up on this episode. All information is from Jim Breen's WWWJDIC. Onigiri おにぎり (n) (pol) onigiri; rice ball (often triangular, sometimes with a filling and wrapped in nori) Rootari ロータリ (n) traffic circle; circle; rotary; roundabout Yasai 野菜 【やさい】 (n,adj-no) vegetable Yasui 安い(P); 廉い 【やすい】 (adj-i) (1) cheap; inexpensive; (adj-i) (2) (安い only) calm; peaceful; quiet Tsumetai 冷たい 【つめたい(P); つべたい】 (adj-i) (1) (ant: 熱い・1) cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; freezing Doobutsuen 動物園 【どうぶつえん】 (n) zoo; zoological gardens Daibutsu 大仏 【だいぶつ】 (n) large statue of Buddha (trad. at least 4.8m high) Shikkari しっかり (adv,adv-to,vs) (1) (on-mim) tightly (holding on); firmly; securely; (adv,adv-to,vs) (2) (uk) (on-mim) strongly (built); solidly; sturdily; steadily; (adv,adv-to,vs) (3) (uk) (on-mim) properly; well; sufficiently; hard (working, etc.); fully; completely; (adv,adv-to,vs) (4) (uk) (on-mim) reliably; dependably; levelheadedly; shrewdly; wisely; cleverly Shikkari shiro しっかりしろ (exp) pull yourself together; get a grip; get a hold of yourself; come on Ou 負う 【おう】 (v5u,vt) (1) (See 背負う・1) to bear; to carry on one's back; (v5u,vt) (2) to take responsibility for; to accept a duty; (v5u,vt) (3) to receive (wound); to incur (damage); to be injured; (v5u,vt) (4) to owe 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. Special Thanks Opening/Closing Theme: Produced by Apol (YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Fiverr) Ichimon Japan cover art: Produced by Erik R. Follow Japankyo on Social Media Facebook (@JapanKyoNews) Twitter (@JapanKyoNews) Full Show Notes https:///www.japankyo.com/ichimonjapan   What are you funniest Japanese mistakes? | Ichimon Japan 30

This week Kyle and Cal are joined once again by Zac (@GaijinWota.) They receive transmission from Alek from the frontlines of a violent chili dog war as they discuss hijinks the Seinfeld cast would get in to if they lived in Japan. Track of the week: Suki Suki Suki by The Sadistic Mika Band.

The seasons are changing, and so are our bodies in this installment of Tokyo Splosion. Thanks to special guest Zac Saxton (@GaijinWota) Track of the week: N.E.O by CHAI

It's late Summer 2020 and we're FIRED UP over: imaginary Japanese summer festivals, discount grocery store chains, and Cal's new job as a ramenboy.  Special thanks to Japankyo.com and their many interesting projects. Check em out!  Track of the week: くるり (Quruli) - 琥珀色の街、上海蟹の朝 (Amber Colored City, The Morning of The Shanghai Crab)

On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: Why are vegetables so unsulting in Japanese? On this episode we are honored to once again be joined by Kyle Broyles of the Tokyo Splosion podcast and Hard Officers YouTube channel. Topics Discussed Some funny Japanese vegetable-based insults and their (supposed) etymologies What the term daikon ashi means Why daikon ashi is so insulting and reserved only for use on women The usage of the term "dumpling legs" What the term daikon yakusha means Why daikon yakusha is considered an insult Why it's insulting to call someone a bean sprout (moyashi) in Japanese What it means to "stink of potatoes" (to be imokusai) What a "country milkboy" is What an "embankment pumpkin" is (dote kabocha) The most commonly cited story explaining the insulting meaning of the term dote kabocha A tip for training yourself to like vegetables Interesting Japanese slang involving the the Japanese word for eggplant (nasu) What the term bokenasu means Why it is insulting to be called a bokenasu What the heck an otankonasu is Two theories for where the "otanko" part of otankonasu derived from The most common etymologies of the term otankonasu The potential connection between otankonasu and Edo period pleasure districts Bubble era Japanese slang How pīman (green pepper) was used as an insult in Japan in the 1970s The difficulties localizers face when translating idioms from Japanese into English Whether the Japanese word for "vegetable" (yasai) totally overlaps in meaning with its English counterpart Why there seem to be more vegetable-related insults in Japanese than fruit-related insults And more! Note: All of the etymologies provided during this episode were found in Japanese language sources and are the most commonly cited. However, just because they are the most commonly cited etymologies that does not mean they are true, so please keep this in mind. Support on Patreon If you enjoy Ichimon Japan 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 $2 a month you'll get access to exclusive content and our eternal, profound, and undrying gratitude. Support on Patreon Kyle Broyles Links This episode features Kyle Broyles as a special guest. If you would like to follow him on Twitter, please use the link below. Kyle Broyles on Twitter Kyle is one of the hosts of the Tokyo Splosion podcast. If you would like to check his podcast out, you can look it up wherever you get your podcasts or use the links below. Tokyo Splosion on Libsyn Tokyo Splosion on Apple Podcasts Tokyo Splosion on Twitter The latest episode of Tokyo Splosion as of the time of this posting can be found below. Tokyo Splosion Quarterly: Spring 2020 Kyle also produces the YouTube series Hard Officers. Check out the channel via the link below. Hard Officers YouTube Channel Sources, Links, Videos, Etc. Here's a link to the previous episode Kyle Broyles was a guest on. What's life like in Japan during the coronavirus pandemic? (Uncovering the cute sneeze conspiracy | Ichimon Japan 13 Just to review, here's a list of all the insults that were covered on this episode, including how you write them in Japanese. Daikon ashi 大根足 : 大根足; 大根脚 【だいこんあし】 (n) thick legs; fat legs; cankle; cankles (literally: daikon radish legs) Daikon yakusha 大根役者 【だいこんやくしゃ】 (n) (yoji) ham actor; hack actor (literally: daikon radish actor) Moyashi もやし (n) bean sprouts (in certain contexts it can also be used to mean as an insult meaning lanky, gangly or frail) Moyashikko もやしっ子 【もやしっこ】 (n) weak child; frail child; gangly child Imokusai イモくさい 【いもくさい】 (n) country bumpkin; unsophisticated; hick (literally to stink of potatoes) Dote kabocha どてかぼちゃ (n) incompetent person; halfwit; blockhead; fool (literally: embankment pumpkin) Bokenasu ぼけなす (n) (1) faded, dull-colored eggplant; (2) (derog) slow-witted, abstracted person; halfwit Otankonasu おたんこなす (n) fool; twit; idiot; bird-brain Atama ga pīman (Note: This term was popular in the 1970s and is rarely, if ever, used today.) 頭がピーマン 【あたまがぴーまん】 stupid; dumb (literally: your head is a green pepper) Hanashi ga pīman 話がピーマン 【はなしがぴーまん】 what you are saying is stupid/pointless (literally: what you are saying/your story is a green pepper.) If you'd like to check out episode 38 of Japan Station, you can do so via the link below. Understanding Idols and the Success of AKB48 (Dr. Patrick W. Galbraith) | Japan Station 38 If you missed the Japanese study tips episode of Ichimon Japan, check out the article below. What are your Japanese studying tips? | Ichimon Japan 08 Japanese Vocabulary List Most episodes feature at least one or two interesting Japanese words or phrases. Here’s some of the ones that came up on this episode. All information is from Jim Breen's WWWJDIC. Yasai 野菜 【やさい】 (n,adj-no) vegetable Kudamono 果物 : 果物(P); 菓物 【くだもの(P); かぶつ(果物)】 (n) fruit Oden おでん (n) (food) oden; dish of various ingredients, e.g. egg, daikon, potato, chikuwa, konnyaku, etc. stewed in soy-flavored dashi Shokuatari 食あたり : 食あたり; 食中り 【しょくあたり】 (n) food poisoning Shokubutsu 植物 【しょくぶつ】 (n) plant; vegetation Emoi エモい (adj-i) (1) (sl) emo; sad; melancholic; (2) (sl) (pun on エロい and キモい) (See エロい,キモい) erotic in a disgusting way Inakakusai 田舎臭い : 田舎臭い; 田舎くさい 【いなかくさい】 (adj-i) rustic; unsophisticated; provincial; hick; cornball Ume 梅 : 梅(P); 楳 【うめ(P); むめ(ok); ウメ】 (n) (1) Japanese apricot (Prunus mume); Japanese plum; ume; Chinese plum Tnkō 炭坑 : 炭鉱(P); 炭坑; 炭礦 【たんこう】 (n) coal mine; coal pit 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. Special Thanks Opening/Closing Theme: Produced by Apol (YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Fiverr) Ichimon Japan cover art: Produced by Erik R. Follow Japankyo on Social Media Facebook (@JapankyoNews) Twitter (@JapankyoNews) Full Show Notes https:///www.japankyo.com/ichimonjapan  

Ah, Spring. The blossoms are blossoming, the birds are chirping, and we are all mostly stuck inside. Why? Because a relatively obscure creature from a Sega Dreamcast game has escaped and is wreaking havoc around the world. Learn all about it in this episode, along with the answer to the question "What is scarier: someone with their nose sticking out of their surgical mask, or having your eyes gouged out?" Track of the week: The Lower Classes by Tokyo Jihen (aka The Tokyo Incidents)

On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What's life like in Japan during the coronavirus pandemic? We also investigate the cute sneeze conspiracy that is going on in Japan. This episodes features special guest Kyle Broyles of the Tokyo Splosion podcast and Hard Officers YouTube channel. Topics Discussed What it's like living in central Tokyo during the coronavirus pandemic What it's like living in Ishikawa Prefecture during the coronavirus pandemic Precautions supermarkets in Japan have taken during the coronavirus pandemic Whether there are have been any noticeable food shortages Making the switch to working from home The state of emergency declared by the governor of Ishikawa Prefecture Restrictions on bars/izakaya in Tokyo and whether they are being followed What the past few weeks have been like in Hawaii during the coronavirus pandemic How a robot cabal is promoting "cute sneezing" in order to further spread the coronavirus in Japan How to sneeze like a cute Japanese girl Fuku's dinosaur museum Ishikawa's famous carrots The solution to the "cute sneezing" problem The dirty handholds on Japanese trains And more! Note: This episode was recorded on April 19, 2020 (JST)/April 18 (HST). On April 20 (JST) Ryan found out that the movie theater he mentions in the episode had closed on April 18 (one day before this episode was recorded). Support on Patreon If you enjoy Ichimon Japan 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 $2 a month you'll get access to exclusive content and our eternal, profound, and undrying gratitude. Support on Patreon Sources, Links, Videos, Etc. This episode features Kyle Broyles as a special guest. If you would like to follow him on Twitter, please use the link below. Kyle Broyles on Twitter Kyle is one of the hosts of the Tokyo Splosion podcast. If you would like to check his podcast out, you can look it up wherever you get your podcasts or use the links below. Tokyo Splosion on Libsyn Tokyo Splosion on Apple Podcasts Tokyo Splosion on Twitter The episode of Tokyo Splosion involving the "stinky buddies" that was mentioned at the beginning of this episode can be accessed via the link below. Tokyo Splosion - Stinky Buddies Kyle also produces the YouTube series Hard Officers. Check out the channel via the link below. Hard Officers YouTube Channel Japanese Vocabulary List Most episodes feature at least one or two interesting Japanese words or phrases. Here’s some of the ones that came up on this episode. All information is from Jim Breen's WWWJDIC. Kushami くしゃみ (n) sneeze Seki 咳 【せき】 (n) cough; coughing; tussis Yarikata やり方 【やりかた】 (n) manner of doing; way; method; means 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. Special Thanks Opening/Closing Theme: Produced by Apol (YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Fiverr) Ichimon Japan cover art: Produced by Erik R. Follow Japankyo on Social Media Facebook (@JapankyoNews) Twitter (@JapankyoNews) Full Show Notes https:///www.japankyo.com/ichimonjapan  

Welcome to Tokyo Splosion Quarterly. A celebration of the seasons and how they affect our daily lives in the Tokyo area. But mostly it's an excuse to drink together and talk about farts and stuff. In this installment, we talk about winter in Tokyo. We play some games, try some seasonal Japanese drinks, and share an experience with death and Buddhist funerals. Track of the week: Made in Japan by Buck Owens

Welcome to Tokyo Splosion Quarterly! We are now a quarterly podcast releasing comedic ruminations focused on the changing seasons and how they influence our every day lives in Tokyo and Kanagawa. In this rambunctious Summer 2019 installment Cal is assaulted by a Kafka-esque cicada, we play an ice cream game, we talk about festivals in Japan, and Alek doesn't like Cal's socks. Track of the week: シモキタ音頭 (Shimokita Ondo) by 馬浪マラカス団 (Uma nami marakasu-dan)

Kyle was joined by his pals Cal and Zac during Tokyo Splosion's all day live stream on May 3, 2018. And whatta ya know, we accidentally made a super informative episode about how to see Japan by local train, going to live music events in Japan, being thrifty to make your money go further, and more fun stuff! Special thanks to JaDan (@jadandandan) and our guests Cal Meyer (@nicestepsjapan on Insta) and Zac Saxton (@GaijinWota) |  Intro music by clintbreeze.bandcamp.com  | Featured track: Toumei Ningen (透明人間) by Tokyo Jihen.

This week: Alek is visited by a mysterious butthole specter named Davis. Davis spends the episode giving Alek a window into Tokyo Splosion's hanami past in order to divert their path from an imminent threat. Alek has trouble convincing Kyle that the encounter actually happened.    |  Intro music by clintbreeze.bandcamp.com  | Featured track: Hisen by Susumu Yokota  |  Artwork by Kyle Broyles

This is the very first recording of what would go on to become Tokyo Splosion that has been locked in the Tokyo Splosion vault until now. Kyle and Alek met with their pal Bryan back on Thanksgiving Day 2016 to have a mostly non-Japan related convo about such topics as the philosophy of Pokemon, D.B. Cooper theories, fallout shelters, secret tunnels, LSD, jam band baseball and more! We'll be back with a real new episode next week!

Want free Japanese stuff? Here's how you can get it! 1. Subscribe to Tokyo Splosion on iTunes 2. Write a review of our show 3. Screencap your review and send it to us publicly on Twitter (@Tokyo_Splosion) or Instagram (@TokyoSplosion) In this episode: Food Fup'em Ups, Outlook Pivots with Markus the life coach, Alek gets touched by a guy in a bath robe and can hear farts through walls Music by clintbreeze.bandcamp.com

In this episode, our old friend Zac Saxton (CatchFiveBats) walks us through his 10 years of Japanese idol fandom that took him from following major idols like Takahashi Ai to being a fan leader in the local idol scene in Nagoya, Japan. These experiences led to Japanese speaking fluency, connections and friendships throughout Japan, and an intimacy with a lifestyle that few outsiders experience on his level. What does he have to say after 10 years? "You probably couldn't pay me to support another group on the same level." Find out why in this week's Tokyo Splosion.   Music by Clint Breeze https://clintbreeze.bandcamp.com/