In part 2 of our Summer Champloo, David and Matt continue their talk about the things that they have got … More
Tag: Kyoto
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”.
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
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.
Adventuring Around Japan by Bike – Part 2
This episode is a follow-up to our last installment where we left off in Kyoto. In this episode, we met … More
Adventuring from Kobe to Kyoto by Bike – Part 1
In this episode, my friend Dave and I plan and take you along for a last minute bike trip from … More
Unanswered Questions 2.0
In this episode of Japan 2.0 David and Matt provide an update from their lives post coronavirus self-quarantine. In the second half of the show, they pose a series of questions regarding mysteries of Japanese culture.
Coffee in Japan
In this episode of Japan 2.0 David and Matt discuss a topic that is near and dear to their heart, coffee.
Japan 2.0 – 100th Episode & Anniversary Spectacular
It’s Japan 2.0’s 100th episode!!! And David and Matt are celebrating with stories about Japan from the Japan 2.0 community. We also reveal the winner for the Bag of Shame contest!
Current Events in Japan
100th Episdode Request Bird’s nest in Lawson’s sign Special Segment – Columbo Books Review Tourism getting out of hand? Song … More
Mornings in Japan and Reader Mail
In this episode of Japan 2.0, David and Matt talk about mornings in Japan. In the second half of the episode we answer questions and read comments from our listeners.
Bag O’ Shame
Ointment, adult diapers…naughty manga?! In this ep. of Japan 2.0, we talk about the black bags that many Japanese stores and shops reservefor embarrassing products you purchase.
Study Abroad in Japan
What’s it like to study abroad in Japan? I meet with one of my best and oldest friends to talk … More
Embarrassing and Awkward Situations
In this episode of Japan 2.0 David and Matt share some unspoken rules to abide by and tell stories of some of the embarrassing and awkward situations that they have found themselves in since they moved to Japan.
Japanese Music and Camping Festivals
Japan loves its music festivals, and it also loves its camping. In this episode of Japan 2.0, David and Matt share their experiences from a campsite music festival.
Japan Through Fashion – Vintage Clothing
History of vintage clothing in Japan -Chicago -Levis High end resale -Kindal -Rinkan -Ragtag -2nd Street Americana -high prices? Curated … More
Yukio Mishima: Japan Through Art
Japan Through Art – Yukio Mishima Previous episodes of Japan Through series My personal experience with Mishima Growing up Famous … More
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.
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.
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.
Japan vs Korea
Japan vs. Korea In this episode of Japan 2.0, David and Matt are joined by their friend Chris as they … More
Japanese Real Estate
Renting apartments/houses Real estate agents in Japan are shady? Finding an apartment after ariving to Japan Neighbors Feeling like an … More
Onsen (Bathing Culture) Podcast
Big updates and where we’ve been The future of Japan 2.0 Thyroid update Future episode preview Podcasting schedule until summer … More
Japan 2.0: A Fated Meeting
I was walking to Mmm Que Rico (one of my favorite cafes in Nakatsu, Osaka), when I received a message … More
Shattered Japanese Preconceptions Podcast (DokiDoki Talks)
Our DokiDoki Talks continue with Jon about what he expected to find in Japan before visiting here with little prior … More
Pokemon GO in Japan Podcast
(links at the bottom) Dotonbori’s Don Quixote’s rollercoaster vs. ferriswheel? Ingress – the foundation for Pokemon Go Delayed start Did … More
Japanese Food – Podcast
Japanese food is famous, but how many Japanese dishes can you name? (Or were you able to name before visiting) … More
Japanese “Recycle Shops” Podcast
Show Notes (links at the bottom): Namba Parks -Tadao Ando Rooftops Ttori Thrift/Vintage/“Recycle Shops” -Is there a social stigma about … More
Record Shopping in Japan
Click Here to Download Record Shopping Japan, the land of records -Why shop in Japan? -Prices and conditions of records … More
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