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.

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.

Doki Doki Radio: Women of Japanese Rap

The Japanese music scene has seen a surge of female rappers in the last few years. From verses on idol … More

Doki Doki Radio – Under 2:00 (Shibuya-kei)

The Uni-Tablist is back! This time he’s brought an all vinyl shibuya-kei mix comprised of songs, intros, interludes, and outros … More