Japan Media Tour

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.

Woman in the Dunes (1964) - Existentialism and the Modern Escape Fantasy [Audio Podcast]

Woman in the Dunes (1964) - Existentialism and the Modern Escape Fantasy [Audio Podcast]
Kokoro - Soseki's Literary Conclusion to the Meiji Era [Audio Podcast]

Kokoro - Soseki's Literary Conclusion to the Meiji Era [Audio Podcast]
Nobuyoshi Araki - The Most Polarizing Photographer in Japan [Audio Podcast]

Nobuyoshi Araki - The Most Polarizing Photographer in Japan [Audio Podcast]
Bloodthirsty Butchers - Your Favourite Band's Favourite Band [Audio Podcast]

Bloodthirsty Butchers - Your Favourite Band's Favourite Band [Audio Podcast]
Pokemon (Gen. 1) - The Games That Defined the Heisei Era [Audio Podcast]

Pokemon (Gen. 1) - The Games That Defined the Heisei Era [Audio Podcast]
Tampopo (1985) - The Greatest Food Story Ever Told [Audio Podcast]

Tampopo (1985) - The Greatest Food Story Ever Told [Audio Podcast]
City Pop - The Rise and Fall of Japan's Bubble Era Pop Music [Audio Podcast]

City Pop - The Rise and Fall of Japan's Bubble Era Pop Music [Audio Podcast]
Akira Toriyama - Farewell to a Shonen Manga Legend [Audio Podcast]

Akira Toriyama - Farewell to a Shonen Manga Legend [Audio Podcast]
Yayoi Kusama - Why Her Art is More Relevant Now Than Ever Before [Audio Podcast]

Yayoi Kusama - Why Her Art is More Relevant Now Than Ever Before [Audio Podcast]
Yōkai - An Exploration of Japanese Folklore [Audio Podcast]

Yōkai - An Exploration of Japanese Folklore [Audio Podcast]
Comme des Garçons - The World's Most Innovative Fashion Brand [Audio Podcast]

Comme des Garçons - The World's Most Innovative Fashion Brand [Audio Podcast]
Cure (1997) - 90s Japan's Most Influential Horror Movie [Audio Podcast]

Cure (1997) - 90s Japan's Most Influential Horror Movie [Audio Podcast]
Matsuo Basho - Japan's Greatest Haiku Poet [Audio Podcast]

Matsuo Basho - Japan's Greatest Haiku Poet [Audio Podcast]
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past - Ahead of its Time [Audio Podcast]

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past - Ahead of its Time [Audio Podcast]
Hanshin Tigers - Breaking the Curse of the Colonel [Audio Podcast]

Hanshin Tigers - Breaking the Curse of the Colonel [Audio Podcast]
Tokyo Story (1953) - Yasujiro Ozu's Minimalist Masterpiece [Audio Podcast]

Tokyo Story (1953) - Yasujiro Ozu's Minimalist Masterpiece [Audio Podcast]
Supercar - Northern Japan's Unlikely Dreampop Heroes [Audio Podcast]

Supercar - Northern Japan's Unlikely Dreampop Heroes [Audio Podcast]
Hokusai - The Story of Japan's Most Legendary Artist [Audio Podcast]

Hokusai - The Story of Japan's Most Legendary Artist [Audio Podcast]
Earthbound - Why Everyone Should Play This Game [Audio Podcast]

Earthbound - Why Everyone Should Play This Game [Audio Podcast]
Lady Snowblood (1973) - Cult Classic Film Breakdown [Audio Podcast]

Lady Snowblood (1973) - Cult Classic Film Breakdown [Audio Podcast]