Is Japan Still Cool?

In this episode of Japan 2.0 David and Matt examine their hearts and rack their brains to answer the question, is Japan still cool?

A Walk Around Shibuya Podcast

A walk from Shibuya Station to Ebisu. Check out Japan2point0.wordpress.com for visuals from the walk.

Song of the show – Daoko featuring Paranel, Janmenusagi – Gravity

Nipponbashi Street Festa

In this episode of Japan 2.0, David and Matt stop in a Nipponbashi bar to share their thoughts of Osaka’s…

Yukio Mishima: Japan Through Art

Japan Through Art – Yukio Mishima Previous episodes of Japan Through series My personal experience with Mishima Growing up Famous…

Starting a Business in Japan

In this episode of the Japan 2.0 podcast, David and Matt are joined by a restaurant manager, Chad, who was visiting Japan in hopes of expanding his restaurant business to Tokyo.

Trips to the U.S. and Daily Life

Going back to the US: Feelings before going back to the US Northwest and Hawaii Palette cleanse Japan by car …

Japan 2.0 Travel Guide – A 14 Day Trip to Japan

In this episode of Japan 2.0, David and Matt answer a listeners question and give their suggestions for a 14 day trip to Japan. If you are planning to travel to the land of the rising sun, this is the podcast for you.

Japan Through Fashion: Undercover

Previous Japan Through Fashion episode Negative First Impressions My history with the brand The history of Undercover Positve aspects …

Top 5 Hangouts in Kyoto

In this episode of Japan 2.0 David, Matt, and Emily, share their favorite hangouts in one of their favorite cities, Kyoto. If you are planning on visiting Japan’s cultural capital, you will definitely want to check out these lesser known locations.

Live Concert Review – Wednesday Campanella

Wednesday Campanella spotlight and cursory history Our previous general live music episode can be found here My favorite early songs…

Ideology Through Games – The Katamari Damacy Podcast

On this episode of Japan 2.0, David and Matt are once again joined by Emily, and the three of them discuss one of their favorite video game series, Katamari Damacy. With the release of OST on vinyl and the forthcoming rerelease of the game on Nintendo Switch and PC, Katamari has been on their minds as of late. They discuss how the game portrays the weird and comical aspects of Japanese daily life, the usage of cute/ugly art, and share their favorite songs from the amazing Katamari soundtrack.

Why We Aren’t Leaving Japan

Craft beer in Japan -Spring Valley Brewery -Hitachino Nest Table charge culture 3rd culture kids Being an outsider doesn’t get…

Doki Doki Radio – Korean Hip-Hop and Ya Don’t Stop!

This bonus episode of Doki Doki Radio is a mixtape that the Uni-Tablist crated for David and Matt’s now defunct South Korean subculture podcast “Two Crude Mandudes”.

Japan vs Korea

Japan vs. Korea In this episode of Japan 2.0, David and Matt are joined by their friend Chris as they…

Top 5 Hangout Spots in Osaka

Our top 5 favorite hangout spots in Osaka! Does Osaka get enough credit? Special Guest The Japan and Korea…

Doki Doki Radio – Sayonara Summer

Sayonara Summer is a mix of summer inspired Japanese hip-hop and R&B cuts that were on heavy rotation during the Japan 2.0 Tokyo Adventure. Let’s send off the Tokyo Adventure series with a musical interpretation of the memories and nostalgia that only a summer excursion could inspire.

Tokyo Adventure – Part 3

Part three of our fated Tokyo trip:

Tokyo Adventure – Part 2

Part two of our fated Tokyo trip: Note: the matsuri is called Tanabata not Tachibana! Tokyo mornings Weather woes Taro…

Tokyo Adventure – Part 1

Places mentioned:

Shimokitazawa

The Verve Coffee – Shinjuku

Daikanyama T-Site

Song of the show – Denki Groove – “無能の人”

Japan 2.0 Intro – “I Dream Japan” – The Wild Factor

High Tension – Dealing with Stress in Japan

“High Tension”, a Japanese phrase that refers to stresses and pressures of Japanese life. In this episode of Japan 2.0, David and Matt talk about how they have deal with stress in their daily lives, in the aftermath of natural disasters, and from the pressures of work/school.

More information available at https://japan2point0.wordpress.com/

Doki Doki Radio: Japanese Super Hero Funk

In this episode of Doki Doki Radio, the Uni-Tablist is back with an all vinyl mix of funky Japanese super hero themes from the 60s and 70s.

Tracks include theme songs from Spider-Man, Gatchaman, Robot Keiji K, Mazinger Z, Kamen Rider X, and more!

Thanks for listening!

A Balanced View of Japan – Podcast

Deep from the Japan 2.0 vaults. This podcast actually comes from the summer of 2017. We are planning to start recording regularly again in just a few weeks but until then, enjoy an unusual side of Japan 2.0:

Japan Through Fashion – Kapital Podcast

New series! 
My history with fashion 
Noragi
 Kapital History 
My experience with Kapital 
What does Kapital teach us about Japan?
 Song of the show – Fishmans – Pokka Pokka Japan 2.0