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Episode 24: City Pop Girls and the Bullet Train to Niigata
Hey you summer-lovin' Backers!
'Tis a somber somber episode for our host, as he looks mortality in the face and presses the record button at a certain age. Music helps, especially City Pop queen Miki Matsubara and her debut LP Pocket Park (in mint-condition). Give it a spin and feel the Bubble Economy vibes!
Speaking of Japan's roaring 80s, we're showing some love to the Joetsu Shinkansen, another 40-something mainstay that first connected the nation's capital to the Snow Country, courtesy of then Prime Minister - and Niigata local - Kakuei Tanaka. It's still running like a dream, so hop aboard the next time you're in country!
Break out that SPF 50, crack open a cold one and drift off to the sound of cicadas. Ah, summer!
Stay cool (and young) Backers 🌞🚂 🍺,
Josh
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By Joshua FurrHey you summer-lovin' Backers!
'Tis a somber somber episode for our host, as he looks mortality in the face and presses the record button at a certain age. Music helps, especially City Pop queen Miki Matsubara and her debut LP Pocket Park (in mint-condition). Give it a spin and feel the Bubble Economy vibes!
Speaking of Japan's roaring 80s, we're showing some love to the Joetsu Shinkansen, another 40-something mainstay that first connected the nation's capital to the Snow Country, courtesy of then Prime Minister - and Niigata local - Kakuei Tanaka. It's still running like a dream, so hop aboard the next time you're in country!
Break out that SPF 50, crack open a cold one and drift off to the sound of cicadas. Ah, summer!
Stay cool (and young) Backers 🌞🚂 🍺,
Josh