Japan 2.0 - Japanese Subculture

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!

Pro wresting is one of those Japanese cult events that everyone needs to witness while living in Japan; recently, Matt … More

Matt gives us a recap from his first visit to South Korea in 6 years! And David gives us an update on what life is like now that he has moved into his new home.   

We cover the ins and outs of the pizza scene in Japan. Find out about the uphill battle we face … More

In this episode of Japan 2.0, David and Matt discuss a topic brought to us from podcast listener, Jackcast3000. He had asked if we had any opinions on patronage of the arts in Japan.

 100th Episdode Request  Bird’s nest in Lawson’s sign Special Segment – Columbo Books Review  Tourism getting out of hand? Song … More

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.

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.

Even after living here for 5-6 years, we still have so many unanswered questions about our surroundings: Japan 2.0 Intro … More

In this episode of the Japan 2.0 podcast, David and Matt discuss what they have been up to during their summer vacation.

  In this podcast we go over a brief history and the nuances of sake before heading to an izakaya … More

In this episode of the Japan 2.0 podcast, David and Matt talk about the rise of the Japanese craft hamburger and how it differs from its American counterparts.

The Uni-Tablist presents: Women of Japanese Rap Vol.2, a new mix highlighting my favorite female rappers from the genres of Japanese pop, rap, and alternative hip-hop. Featured artists include Chelmico, Pinoko, Lyrical School, Wednesday Campanella, and more.

What’s it like to study abroad in Japan? I meet with one of my best and oldest friends to talk … More

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.

Other episodes with Elbert: Japanese Print Media Podcast Ch-ch-changes Podcast Skating in Japan Osaka: Nishinari Japanese Architecture and Carpentry Podcast … More

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.

History of vintage clothing in Japan  -Chicago  -Levis  High end resale  -Kindal  -Rinkan -Ragtag -2nd Street  Americana  -high prices? Curated … More

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 from Shibuya Station to Ebisu. Check out Japan2point0.wordpress.com for visuals from the walk. Song of the show - Daoko featuring Paranel, Janmenusagi - Gravity