Japanese food is famous, but how many Japanese dishes can you name? (Or were you able to name before visiting)

(All links can be found at the end)

Cliche Japanese food:

Sushi all the time…

Ramen

-Awesome ramen movie – Tanpopo

Teriyaki

Western Japanese Food (Yoshoku):

Tonkatsu

Hamburg

History of Yoshoku: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yōshoku

Kaiseki https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaiseki

Home cooked meals

Yakitori

“280 Franchise” = Torikizoku

Izakaya fare

Types of ramen

-Wakayama’s Shoyu

-Tsukemein

Fishy myth

Overall quality

-Hmm Que Rico – our friends’ restaurant in Osaka

“Japan 2.Myths”

-Japanese food is healthy, right?

Tangent! – “Japan2.Extensential Crisis”

-Consumerism in Japan

Gourmet food

Best meal in Japan

-Hatos – Tokyo ribs

-Mmm Que Rico – see quality section

Song of the show: MC Gohan – “Shiraae”

Intro – Unitablist “Tell Me Where You Want to Go”

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Show Notes (links at the bottom):

Namba Parks

-Tadao Ando

Rooftops

Ttori

Thrift/Vintage/“Recycle Shops”

-Is there a social stigma about buying used?

-Prices

“Know Your Chain”

Gyudon (beef bowl)

-Yoshinoya

-Sukiya

-Matsuya

Clothing Shops

-Ragtag

-Kindal

-You gotta dig!

“Recycle Shops”

-Hard Off

-Book Off

Sayonara Sales

Song of the show:

Second Royal Records

Halfby – “Cool Herb”

Intro – Unitablist “Tell Me Where You Want to Go”

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Hanami Party!

Special guest

-background

Inaka (country) life

-benefits of owning a car

-grand theft auto

-favorites

How has Japan changed over the last few decades?

-70s

-Osaka suburbs

-Hanazonocho

-“Korean Town”

-cleaning up Osaka

-social issues

-family suprises

Why did you move to Japan?

-JET Program

“Favorite Thing About Japan”

-The Bike Seat

The JET Program and life in the 90s

-Japanese winters

-The “bubble days”

-Dance club trends (Juliana’s)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juliana%27s

-“Snacks”

-Kobe

40 years, what’s changed?

-politeness

-full circle

-Japan’s best era

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Song of the Show – Happy End – “Kaze wo Atsumete”

Intro – Unitablist “Tell Me Where You Want to Go”

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Skating In Japan

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In this episode of Japan 2.0, David and Matt are joined by their skateboarder friend, Elbert, who gives them some insight into the rich and varied skateboarding culture in Japan.

-Elbert’s skating background

-Differences of skating in different countries

-Skating rules in Japan

– Japan 2.0 Hacks: Free lockers at super markets

-Elbert’s take on skate parks

-Street conditions/Pavement conditions

-Could skateboarding in Japan seen as a fad

Song of the Show – Guitar Vader “Super Brother”

Intro – Unitablist “Tell Me Where You Want to Go”

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Doki Doki Vol.1

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A bonus mini-mix of Japanese hip hop centric tunes to help you get through the week. Brought to you by Japan 2.0 and the Uni-Tablist. Enjoy.

Tracklist:

1. B-BOYブンガク – Scha Dara Parr

2. ひと夜のバカンス – Soul Scream

3. JYA NATSUNAND – Kaseki Cider

4. The Micro World Disneycal Tour -Cornelius

5. Kanedekawaretakagonotori – Kimidori

6. Shortcake – DJ Misoshiru & MC Gohan

7. Honolulu, Calcutta – Fantastic Plastic Machine

8. Typing Method – Uni-Tablist