What makes a city a city? Is Tokyo a city? We look at some of the varying definitions and what constitutes a city in Japan. It might just surprise you to learn that Tokyo is actually not exactly a city – nor technically not the capital of Japan!

In this episode, we will delve into the discipline of manga studies. Joining us on this journey, we have Rayne from the United States. A Master’s student in East Asian Studies at Stanford University.

Launching The 日本語 Project Podcast!