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.

Japan Media Tour is a society podcast hosted by Stephen TM, with 20 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Stephen TM hosts Japan Media Tour, a society show with 20 episodes published.

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  Woman in the Dunes - Existentialism and the Modern Escape Fantasy

  Dec 18, 202453 minS0

  <p>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. </p> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> <p>Shelf:</p> <p>https://maps.app.goo.gl/C348YpAmnjPwfG9e7</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Watanabe Soba:</p> <p>https://maps.app.goo.gl/HTtoADyjSpDjB9yG9</p> <p><br /></p> <p>My Twitter:</p> <p>https://twitter.com/JapanMediaTour</p> <p><br /></p> <...

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  Kokoro - Soseki's Literary Conclusion to the Meiji Era

  Nov 15, 202458 minS0

  <p>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. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>Watarium Art Museum:</p> <p>https://maps.app.goo.gl/aFT4eJb2UBVi75b4A</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Seirinkan:</p> <p>https://maps.app.goo.gl/RbXGQUpo89r2WmKR8</p> <p><br /></p> <p>My Twitter:</p> <p>https://twitter.com...

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  Nobuyoshi Araki - The Most Controversial Photographer in Tokyo

  Jun 10, 202444 minS0

  <p>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. </p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p>Tokyo Photographic Art Museum:</p> <p>https://maps.app.goo.gl/mqhXLDzNrsHugqv27</p> <p><br></p> <p>Dote no Iseya:</p> <p>https://maps.app.goo.gl/LwincZoFAutpFCCv5</p> <...

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  Bloodthirsty Butchers - Your Favourite Band's Favourite Band

  May 10, 202436 minS0

  <p>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. </p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p>Nikka Bar Rita:</p> <p>https://maps.app.goo.gl/pyVagrMjK9ZcCLXa6</p> <p><br></p> <p>Nomidokoro Tanaka Tanaka:</p> <p>https://maps.app...

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  Pokemon (Gen. 1) - The Games That Defined the Heisei Era

  Apr 21, 202440 minS0

  <p>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. </p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p>Used Tire Mart Sagamihara Store - Vending Machine Corner</p> <p>https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZtbGL3zC3NkNnzHu8</p> <p><br></p> <p>Kitchen Punch:</p> <p>https://maps.app.goo.gl/DrLuUnnkrvDv85on7</p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p>My Twitter:</p> <p>https://twitter...

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