# On Culture & Language Acquisition in Tokyo (Ep. 71)

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Podcast: [Missions Talk — A podcast by 9Marks and Reaching & Teaching International Ministries](https://stenobird.com/podcast/missions-talk-a-podcast-by-9marks-and-reaching-teaching-international-ministries-5716178)
Published: 2026-05-28T09:00:20+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2750

## Resource

What does it actually take for missionaries to learn a new language and culture? In this episode, missionaries serving in Japan share the challenges, lessons, and practical realities of language acquisition and cultural adaptation on the mission field. Guests: Stephen Tipton & Robbie Hughes

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