After years of talking about it on the pod, the stars finally aligned and Matt joins David at Fuji Rock 2025. This episode is all about David trying to get Matt to join him for the annual music festival, the music, and the moments between the sets that make Fuji Rock so legendary.

Song of the Show –Chinza Dopeness – “Live 64 Bars for Redbull”

Japan 2.0 Intro Music – “I Dream Japan” – The Wild Factor

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In this episode, David and Matt explore Kanazawa, the “Little Kyoto” of the Hokuriku region, and one of Japan’s best-kept secrets. Known for its stunning samurai history, pristine Edo-era streets, and contemporary art scene, Kanazawa offers a unique blend of old-world charm and modern vibes. We give our first 24 hour impression of one of David’s favorite cities in Japan. Of course, we discuss record stores, spice curry, and the walking scene!

Song of the Show – Bed- “Mothership”

Japan 2.0 Intro Music – “I Dream Japan” – The Wild Factor

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In this episode of Japan 2.O, David and Matt discuss their what they have been up to over the past few months including:

Kamikochi, Fuji Rock, Kyushu, and summer as a dog owner.

Song of the Show – Sights- “Found”

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In this episode of Japan 2.O, David and Matt discuss their recent snowboarding trip to Hakuba.

Song of the Show – Guruconnect feat. Daoko – Affordance

Japan 2.0 Intro Music – “I Dream Japan” – The Wild Factor

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Japan has to be one of the best places in the world to grow old. Is this due to the infamous aging population? Or is this because you can be 40 years old and still be the youngest person in the club? Listen to our latest episode to find out!

Song of the show: Schadarrapa – “Forever Young”

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In this episode of Japan 2.0, David gets redemption on Fuji Rock! This episode features a special guest as well as a Japan 2.0 first, recording from a car. You might want to go back and listen to the Fuji Rock episode I did 6 years ago before listening to this one “The Fuji Rock Experience – Part 1”

Song of the show: Gezan – Live from Fuji Rock

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In this episode of Japan 2.0 the pair discuss Matt’s new puppy and what it is like to get a pet in Japan.

Song of the show: Koinu No Carnival – EHAMIC

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Listen to our homage to the Neojaponisme podcast entitled “The Tonkatsu Tapes” where we evaluate life in Japan now the boarders are fully open. Get ready to hear what it’s like living in 2023 in Japan as we wax poetic about what’s happening with Japanese culture these days while asking, do recessions bread creativity and so much more.

Link to Neojaponisme podcast we reference – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tonkatsu-tapes-marxy-vs-patrick-macias-on/id294893146?i=1000054274052

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In this episode of Japan 2.0, David and Matt are back to talk about a style of food that is unique to Japan, which is…curry?! The pair discuss the different types of curry that you will eat in Japan and explain what “Spice Curry” is and where it originated. I hope you like spicy food!

Song of the show: La La La – Chameleon Lime Woopie Pie

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As the borders are about to open for tourism, we remember back to our first trips to Japan to give you an idea of what you can expect if it’s your first time coming out to Japan. Matt details his time in Tokyo with an old friend while David couch surfed across southern Osaka.

Song of the show: Manon X Dodo -“World’s End”

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