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Japan Media Tour Stephen TM
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Dive deep into the world of Japanese subculture with host Stephen T. M. as we explore the most influential music, literature, and cinema the country has to offer. From iconic artists to hidden gems, we seek a more complete comprehension of Japan's media landscape, offering unique insights into its modern cultural identity along the way. Join us for an enriching journey filled with travel tips, restaurant recommendations, and intriguing facts about Japan's greatest creative minds and how they’ve inspired people worldwide.
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Pokemon (Gen. 1) - The Games That Defined the Heisei Era
Our 16th instalment brings us back to the 90s with the games that defined the Millennial generation, Pokemon. It's the highest selling franchise of all time, and it's still going strong. We also talk about Japanese bugs, retro vending machines, and yokai.
Used Tire Mart Sagamihara Store - Vending Machine Corner
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Kitchen Punch:
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Tampopo (1985) - The Greatest Food Story Ever Told
Episode 15 looks at Juzo Itami's 1985 masterpiece, Tampopo. Billed as a "Ramen Western", it's a parody of the Spaghetti Westerns of the 1960s. Tampopo also happens to be one of the best food movies of all time. We also talk about love, sex, and conformity in 80s Japan.
Soba House Konjiki-Hototogisu:
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City Pop - Revisiting the Iconic Sounds of 80s Japan
In episode 14 we dig deep into City Pop, the sophisticated music of Japan's bubble era in the late 1980s. City Pop made a comeback in the late 2010s, with artists like Mariya Takeuchi and Miki Mastsubara inspiring genres like future funk and vaporwave. We also talk about anime, karaoke, and the Tokyo club scene.
Henry's Burger:
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Womb:
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Akira Toriyama - Farewell to a Shonen Manga Legend
Episode 13 is a tribute to Akira Toriyama, the man who introduced the world to shonen manga and anime. People always say that they miss 80s and 90s manga and that it just looked so much better. Well, a lot of the nostalgic style we love and miss was created by Toriyama, from Dr. Slump, to Dragon Ball. We also talk about Shonen Jump magazine, Nagoya's cuisine, and kaiju.
Misen Ramen Imaike:
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Pizzeria Braceria Cesari:
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Yayoi Kusama - Why Her Art is More Relevant Now Than Ever Before
In episode 12 we discuss the life of the prominent Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama. She has been a trendsetter for almost a century, and is one of the most important and impactful artists of the modern era. We also talk about castles, mental health, and Andy Warhol.
Naoshima Island:
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Matsumoto Castle:
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Yōkai - An Exploration of Japanese Folklore
Episode 11 takes a look at the history of yōkai, and why these mythical creatures should matter to you. We don't go into detail about any one work of art or literature, but rather give an overview of various media involving yōkai. We also talk about Japanese wolves, Pokemon, and udon.
Oiwa Shrine:
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Yamabiko Fushimi:
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