After years of talking about it on the pod, the stars finally aligned and Matt joins David at Fuji Rock 2025. This episode … More
In this episode, David and Matt explore Kanazawa, the “Little Kyoto” of the Hokuriku region, and one of Japan’s best-kept … More
In this episode of Japan 2.O, David and Matt discuss their what they have been up to over the past … More
In this episode of Japan 2.O, David and Matt discuss their recent snowboarding trip to Hakuba. Song of the Show … More
Japan has to be one of the best places in the world to grow old. Is this due to the … More
In this episode of Japan 2.0, David gets redemption on Fuji Rock! This episode features a special guest as well … More
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.
Listen to our homage to the Neojaponisme podcast entitled “The Tonkatsu Tapes” where we evaluate life in Japan now the … More
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?!
In our last installment of “Travel Tales” we share our final travel experiences during the late 2000s that ultimately lead … More
As the borders are about to open for tourism, we remember back to our first trips to Japan to give … More
In part 2 of our Summer Champloo, David and Matt continue their talk about the things that they have got … More
In this episode David and Matt talk about the things that they have got up to during their summer vacation.
It’s been about 6 months since our first camping episode went out and since then, David has caught the camping … More
In this bonus episode of Japan 2.0, Matt aka the Uni-Tablist put together his second, all-vinyl groove sounds set. Now in stereo!
On this episode of Japan 2.0, we cover a bit of city life in Sapporo as well as winter activities. … More
On this episode of Japan 2.0, David and Matt share what they have been up to since the hiatus began before diving into how connivence stores and supermarkets in Japan are becoming automated. We also lament the death of the "bag of shame".
Hopefully, you never have to go through this topic on your own, but find out what it’s like to get … More
Found out why we’ve been quiet as of late… Song of the Show – Mousou Pager – “Beyond the Old … More
In this episode of Japan 2.0, we discuss what camping culture is like living in Japan. Then we go on … More
Matt Ruzicka
Great podcast about more off the beaten path observations and experiences from Japan. David and Matt have a great rapport and I've really enjoyed listening to this for over 3 years now!
Samuel Bailey
Extremely entertaining, honest and informative listen. Exactly what the title suggests. These guys make it fun, and create with quality.