In our last installment of “Travel Tales” we share our final travel experiences during the late 2000s that ultimately lead…
Our First Trip to Japan
As the borders are about to open for tourism, we remember back to our first trips to Japan to give…
Summer Champloo Pt.2
In part 2 of our Summer Champloo, David and Matt continue their talk about the things that they have got…
Summer Champloo Pt.1
In this episode David and Matt talk about the things that they have got up to during their summer vacation.
Camping in Japan Part 2: David and Matt Finally Go Camping!
It’s been about 6 months since our first camping episode went out and since then, David has caught the camping…
Doki Doki Radio – Groove Sounds: In Stereo!
In this bonus episode of Japan 2.0, Matt aka the Uni-Tablist put together his second, all-vinyl groove sounds set. Now in stereo!
JAPOW! Snowboarding in Hokkaido
On this episode of Japan 2.0, we cover a bit of city life in Sapporo as well as winter activities.…
Automation (or Death of the Bag of Shame)
On this episode of Japan 2.0, David and Matt share what they have been up to since the hiatus began before diving into how connivence stores and supermarkets in Japan are becoming automated. We also lament the death of the “bag of shame”.
Getting Robbed in Japan
Hopefully, you never have to go through this topic on your own, but find out what it’s like to get…
Our Brief Hiatus
Found out why we’ve been quiet as of late… Song of the Show – Mousou Pager – “Beyond the Old…
Camping Culture in Japan
In this episode of Japan 2.0, we discuss what camping culture is like living in Japan. Then we go on…
More Women of Japanese Rap
This is a mix was an exclusive track on the physical copies of the Women of Japanese Vol.1 (WJR Vol.1).
Ugly Cute in Japan
In this episode of Japan 2.0, David and Matt discuss the prevalence of ugly things that Japanese people also consider…
Driving and Buying Cars in Japan
In our follow-up episode to how to get a Japanese driver’s license, we cover the surprising aspects of what it’s…
Getting a Driving License in Japan
In this episode, we discuss a wide range of topics from getting your motorcycle license with the help of video…
Japan’s Limited Time Snacks
n this episode, we go over some of limited timed snacks that pop-up in Japanese markets and convenience stores. Get them while supplies last!
Regional Food in Japan
In this episode, we go over some of the more well-known regional foods before getting into some of the more…
Album Review – Chai “WINK”
In our second Japanese album review, we discuss the band Chai’s new album, WINK.
Album Review – Schadaraparr – “5th Wheel 2 the Coach”
In our first music review, we discuss the 90s hip hop classic, “5th Wheel 2 the Coach”! Song of the…
Foreign Duck, Native Duck, and God in a Coin Locker
On this episode of Japan 2.0, David and Matt discuss Yoshihiro Nakamura’s film Foreign Duck, Native Duck, and God in a Coin Locker.
Nara
In this episode, David talks about his first trip to Nara and why it took him 8 years to final…
Moving in Japan
David and Matt discuss the trials and tribulations of moving in Japan and the processes that one must go through to relocate.
The Package Debacle
Listen to a short story about how a package delivery has made David a prisoner of his own home. https://ia601508.us.archive.org/26/items/audio-2849/AUDIO_2849.m4a
Japanese Bucket List
In this episode of Japan 2.0, we go over what we still haven’t done in Japan even after living here…
Doki Doki Radio: Shibuya-Kei Party Set
This bonus episode of the podcast is a musical follow up to the History of Shibuya-Kei Interview episode. This mix is part one of a live, all-vinyl practice session the Uni-Tablist did for the 3P.M. Op Shibuya-Kei party in Osaka.
The History of Shibuya-Kei Interview – JAPAN 2.0 x CHOCMUSIC
In this episode of Japan 2.0, David and Matt team up with Andrew A Chocolate Philosophy to talk about his awesome video, The History of Shibuya-Kei.
Japanese Bread and Baked Food
When you think about Japanese food, you probably aren’t thinking about curry pan, melon pan, or pancakes but these bread-based…
In a Pandemic: What We Miss about Life in Japan
In this episode of Japan 2.0, David and Matt discuss what they have been missing about Japanese life since the pandemic hit.
Christmas in Japan
Is K.F.C. really what Japanese people eat on Christmas, What does it mean for a woman to be called Christmas…
“I’m in Japan” Moments
David and Matt talk about the moments where the reality of leaving in Japan dawns on them.