Japan 2.0

In our second Japanese album review, we discuss the band Chai's new album, WINK.

In our first music review, we discuss the 90s hip hop classic, “5th Wheel 2 the Coach”! Song of the … More

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.

In this episode, David talks about his first trip to Nara and why it took him 8 years to final … More

David and Matt discuss the trials and tribulations of moving in Japan and the processes that one must go through to relocate.

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 this episode of Japan 2.0, we go over what we still haven’t done in Japan even after living here … More

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.

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.

When you think about Japanese food, you probably aren’t thinking about curry pan, melon pan, or pancakes but these bread-based … More

In this episode of Japan 2.0, David and Matt discuss what they have been missing about Japanese life since the pandemic hit.

Is K.F.C. really what Japanese people eat on Christmas, What does it mean for a woman to be called Christmas … More

David and Matt talk about the moments where the reality of leaving in Japan dawns on them.

On this episode of Japan 2.0, David and Matt discuss Itami Juzo's Tampopo.

What can you eat from a convenience store that is better than most restaurants? Do locals eat the sushi from … More

In this episode we give a brief Corona Virus update, Matt discusses a recent trip to Sapporo, and David discusses … More

Jet 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.

This episode is a follow-up to our last installment where we left off in Kyoto. In this episode, we met … More

In this episode, my friend Dave and I plan and take you along for a last minute bike trip from … More

In 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?

Mark sure you go back in listen to Part 1 to get a general overview of what our recent trip … More

In part 1 of the Tokyo Extravaganza you get to finally meet David’s wife as we record a podcast on … More

On this episode of Japan 2.0, David and Matt discuss Satoshi Miki's Adrift in Tokyo.

In this episode we cover everything you need to know in order to beat the obasans to the best deals … More

On 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).