Japan Media Tour

Woman in the Dunes - Existentialism and the Modern Escape Fantasy

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 and compelling themes. I also talk omotenashi, photography books, and soba. Shelf: https://maps.app.goo.gl/C348YpAmnjPwfG9e7 Watanabe Soba: https://maps.app.goo.gl/HTtoADyjSpDjB9yG9 My Twitter: https://twitter.com/JapanMediaTour YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL_XbCjaodWzdrCNnOKA5vg

Kokoro - Soseki's Literary Conclusion to the Meiji Era

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 and loved by millions worldwide. I also talk true crime, contemporary art, and Japanese pizza. Watarium Art Museum: https://maps.app.goo.gl/aFT4eJb2UBVi75b4A Seirinkan: https://maps.app.goo.gl/RbXGQUpo89r2WmKR8 My Twitter: https://twitter.com/JapanMediaTour YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL_XbCjaodWzdrCNnOKA5vg

Nobuyoshi Araki - The Most Controversial Photographer in Tokyo

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 different styles but is most known for his erotic photos of women in Japan. We also talk Hiromix, Japanese films, and overtourism in Kyoto. Tokyo Photographic Art Museum: https://maps.app.goo.gl/mqhXLDzNrsHugqv27 Dote no Iseya: https://maps.app.goo.gl/LwincZoFAutpFCCv5 My Twitter: https://twitter.com/JapanMediaTour YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL_XbCjaodWzdrCNnOKA5vg

Bloodthirsty Butchers - Your Favourite Band's Favourite Band

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 music enthusiasts and other bands, they never achieved true mainstream success, but are nevertheless legends in the Japanese music scene. We also talk about Supercar, the Far East Network, and izakaya. Nikka Bar Rita: https://maps.app.goo.gl/pyVagrMjK9ZcCLXa6 Nomidokoro Tanaka Tanaka: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6jGSqaVyzfg56oAX7 My Twitter: https://twitter.com/JapanMediaTour YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL_XbCjaodWzdrCNnOKA5vg

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 https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZtbGL3zC3NkNnzHu8 Kitchen Punch: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DrLuUnnkrvDv85on7 My Twitter: https://twitter.com/JapanMediaTour YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL_XbCjaodWzdrCNnOKA5vg