Hosted by Stephen TM · 🇺🇸 US · EN-CA · 20 episodes
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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.
Stephen TM hosts Japan Media Tour, a society show with 20 episodes published.
In episode 20 I get deep into the details of Hiroshi Teshigahara's New Wave film, The Woman in the Dunes. It's an existential masterpiece that explores the Sisyphean struggle of the modern worker, among many other deep a
Episode 19 is all about Natsume Soseki's timeless novel, Kokoro. A study of isolation, guilt, love, and the struggle between traditional and modern Japanese values at the end of the Meiji Era, Kokoro continues to be read
In Episode 18 of Japan Media Tour we dip our toes into the world of the polarizing photographer Nobuyoshi Araki. Safe to say that without him street photography would not be what it is today. He experimented with many di
Episode 17 is all about the incredibly consistent post-hardcore band Bloodthirsty Butchers. This cult classic rock band was part of the early migration from Hokkaido to Tokyo in the late 80s and early 90s. Beloved by mus
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,
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 t
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
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 nostalg
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 abo
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 involv
Episode 10 is all about one of Japan's most creative and important fashion brands: Comme des Garcons. The genius behind the brand is Rei Kawakubo, and her creations force us to think about deep philosophical questions. W
In episode 9 we analyze one of the most creative and influential horror movies of the last 30 years. Kuniyoshi Kurosawa's 1997 film Cure forces us to question the nature of our reality and to debate between fate and free
This week we take a pilgrimage to the Edo Era to talk about the most famous haiku poet of all time, Matsuo Basho. Through his teachings we can learn to appreciate nature, and to leave the superficial behind in favour of
In episode 7 we revisit my childhood to talk about The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. This game, like the Zelda series in general was absolutely groundbreaking in terms of the scale and scope of the map and the sto
In episode 6 we dig into the history of Kansai's beloved Hanshin Tigers baseball club. Learning about this team can teach us a lot about Japanese history and culture. We also go deep on the infamous Curse of the Colonel,
In episode 5 we analyze Yasujiro Ozu's legendary 1953 film Tokyo Story. We discuss intergenerational conflict, postwar Japan, minimalism, and family dynamics. This movie has definitely earned a spot in my top 10 Japanese
In episode 4 we head to Northern Japan. The year is 1995 and a band called Supercar is just getting started. Supercar is known for their brand of super melodic rock, and their experimentation with synths and electronic m
In episode 3 we travel back to the Edo Period to find out why The Great Wave Off Kanagawa is worth the hype. We look at how Hokusai changed both Japanese and Western art and culture forever. Other topics include natural
In episode 2 we help Ness defend the world from an alien invasion in the cult classic video game Earthbound, also known as Mother 2. The game is an emotional rollercoaster with a pretty shocking finale. We also talk New
SPOILER WARNING. The inaugural episode takes a look at the visually striking 1973 film Lady Snowblood, in which a young woman seeks vengeance for her mother. We also talk bears, Tarantino, Bakeries, and the Meiji Restora
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