Japan 2.0 - Japanese Subculture
165 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsTwo guys podcasting about the obscure side of Japan you haven't heard about but probably should.
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Back to Hakuba
February 11, 2024 04:02 - 29.1 MBIn this episode of Japan 2.O, David and Matt discuss their recent snowboarding trip to Hakuba. Song of the Show … More
Getting Old in Japan
November 24, 2023 00:02 - 67.6 MBJapan has to be one of the best places in the world to grow old. Is this due to the … More
Fuji Rock 2023
August 03, 2023 01:25 - 133 MBIn this episode of Japan 2.0, David gets redemption on Fuji Rock! This episode features a special guest as well … More
Getting A Pet In Japan
July 25, 2023 06:12 - 28.4 MBIn this episode of Japan 2.0 the pair discuss Matt's new puppy and what it is like to get a pet in Japan.
Kushikatsu Tapes
June 11, 2023 02:08 - 74.4 MBListen to our homage to the Neojaponisme podcast entitled “The Tonkatsu Tapes” where we evaluate life in Japan now the … More
Spice Curry
April 23, 2023 04:10 - 28.9 MBIn this episode of Japan 2.0, David and Matt are back to talk about a style of food that is unique to Japan, which is…curry?!
Japan Travel Tales – Round 2 and 3
January 08, 2023 01:53 - 65.5 MBIn our last installment of “Travel Tales” we share our final travel experiences during the late 2000s that ultimately lead … More
Our First Trip to Japan
October 09, 2022 01:17 - 83.3 MBAs the borders are about to open for tourism, we remember back to our first trips to Japan to give … More
Summer Champloo Pt.2
September 18, 2022 00:31 - 18.4 MBIn part 2 of our Summer Champloo, David and Matt continue their talk about the things that they have got … More
Summer Champloo Pt.1
August 13, 2022 09:00 - 19.5 MBIn 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!
June 20, 2022 03:57 - 121 MBIt’s been about 6 months since our first camping episode went out and since then, David has caught the camping … More
Doki Doki Radio – Groove Sounds: In Stereo!
May 22, 2022 00:48 - 11.7 MBIn 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
May 04, 2022 00:03 - 81.7 MBOn this episode of Japan 2.0, we cover a bit of city life in Sapporo as well as winter activities. … More
Automation (or Death of the Bag of Shame)
March 27, 2022 02:59 - 23.6 MBOn 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
February 27, 2022 04:34 - 34.9 MBHopefully, you never have to go through this topic on your own, but find out what it’s like to get … More
Our Brief Hiatus
December 17, 2021 23:12 - 18.5 MBFound out why we’ve been quiet as of late… Song of the Show – Mousou Pager – “Beyond the Old … More
Camping Culture in Japan
October 03, 2021 03:47 - 90.6 MBIn this episode of Japan 2.0, we discuss what camping culture is like living in Japan. Then we go on … More
More Women of Japanese Rap
September 12, 2021 00:50 - 38 MBThis 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
August 21, 2021 10:16 - 19.5 MBIn this episode of Japan 2.0, David and Matt discuss the prevalence of ugly things that Japanese people also consider … More
Driving and Buying Cars in Japan
August 07, 2021 02:10 - 91.2 MBIn our follow-up episode to how to get a Japanese driver’s license, we cover the surprising aspects of what it’s … More
Getting a Driving License in Japan
July 25, 2021 04:24 - 84.3 MBIn this episode, we discuss a wide range of topics from getting your motorcycle license with the help of video … More
Japan’s Limited Time Snacks
July 11, 2021 02:05 - 14.1 MBn 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
June 29, 2021 02:06 - 68 MBIn this episode, we go over some of the more well-known regional foods before getting into some of the more … More
Album Review – Chai “WINK”
June 06, 2021 09:36 - 31.9 MBIn our second Japanese album review, we discuss the band Chai's new album, WINK.
Album Review – Schadaraparr – “5th Wheel 2 the Coach”
May 16, 2021 11:18 - 103 MBIn our first music review, we discuss the 90s hip hop classic, “5th Wheel 2 the Coach”! Song of the … More
Foreign Duck, Native Duck, and God in a Coin Locker
May 02, 2021 05:35 - 31.4 MBOn 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
April 17, 2021 05:57 - 49.3 MBIn this episode, David talks about his first trip to Nara and why it took him 8 years to final … More
Moving in Japan
March 30, 2021 00:39 - 16 MBDavid and Matt discuss the trials and tribulations of moving in Japan and the processes that one must go through to relocate.
The Package Debacle
March 07, 2021 01:48 - 5.45 MBListen 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
February 27, 2021 06:49 - 71.2 MBIn this episode of Japan 2.0, we go over what we still haven’t done in Japan even after living here … More
Doki Doki Radio: Shibuya-Kei Party Set
February 14, 2021 02:46 - 8.25 MBThis 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
February 06, 2021 10:27 - 35.4 MBIn 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
January 24, 2021 03:36 - 78.3 MBWhen you think about Japanese food, you probably aren’t thinking about curry pan, melon pan, or pancakes but these bread-based … More
In a Pandemic: What We Miss about Life in Japan
January 09, 2021 02:19 - 24.4 MBIn 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
December 29, 2020 01:28 - 49.4 MBIs K.F.C. really what Japanese people eat on Christmas, What does it mean for a woman to be called Christmas … More
“I’m in Japan” Moments
December 12, 2020 02:00 - 25.5 MBDavid and Matt talk about the moments where the reality of leaving in Japan dawns on them.
Japanese Movie Review: Tampopo
November 21, 2020 23:58 - 31.2 MBOn this episode of Japan 2.0, David and Matt discuss Itami Juzo's Tampopo.
Conbini 2.0
October 11, 2020 08:12 - 74.4 MBWhat can you eat from a convenience store that is better than most restaurants? Do locals eat the sushi from … More
Matt reviews Sapporo and The Bike Incident
September 13, 2020 09:02 - 77.1 MBIn this episode we give a brief Corona Virus update, Matt discusses a recent trip to Sapporo, and David discusses … More
Japan Through Games: Jet Set Radio
August 29, 2020 02:04 - 35 MBJet Set Radio has it all, amazing art design, funky music, and embodies Japanese youth culture and fashion from the late 90s and early 00s. Even if you are not a gamer, this game is oozing with enough style that any Japanophile could find something to love.
Adventuring Around Japan by Bike – Part 2
August 16, 2020 13:07 - 100 MBThis 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
August 02, 2020 14:16 - 54.2 MBIn this episode, my friend Dave and I plan and take you along for a last minute bike trip from … More
Japanese Delivery Services
July 17, 2020 08:35 - 27.6 MBIn this episode of Japan 2.0, David and Matt discus the delivery services that are found in Japan. Which services does the Japan 2.0 crew uses on a regular basis?
Tokyo Extravaganza: Part 2 – Shibuya, Harajuku, and Omotesando Walking and Talking
July 05, 2020 12:35 - 55.1 MBMark sure you go back in listen to Part 1 to get a general overview of what our recent trip … More
Tokyo Extravaganza Part 1 – Shinkansen Talks
June 17, 2020 13:46 - 57 MBIn part 1 of the Tokyo Extravaganza you get to finally meet David’s wife as we record a podcast on … More
Japanese Movie Review: Adrift in Tokyo (2007)
May 31, 2020 01:15 - 30.1 MBOn this episode of Japan 2.0, David and Matt discuss Satoshi Miki's Adrift in Tokyo.
Japanese Grocery Shopping
May 17, 2020 01:55 - 86.8 MBIn this episode we cover everything you need to know in order to beat the obasans to the best deals … More
Doki Doki Radio – 60s & 70s Groove Sounds
May 09, 2020 01:32 - 9.17 MBIn this bonus episode of Japan 2.0, the Uni-Tablist is spinning vinyl from Japan's 60s and 70s genre known as groove sounds.
Japanese Movie in Review: House (1977)
May 02, 2020 09:36 - 27.8 MBOn this episode of Japan 2.0, David and Matt are joined by special guest host Emily, to discuss Nobuhiko Obayashi’s 1977 cult-classic horror/comedy film House (Hausu).
Bike life and the Shimanami Kaido
April 18, 2020 06:35 - 102 MBIn the first half of this episode we cover the importance of owning a bike for daily life in Japan. … More