Looking beneath the surface of Japan. We talk to Japan Times journalists and guests about current events and trends in Japan.
Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 214 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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Categories | NewsSociety & Culture |
What do street-kid influencers, fantasy boyfriends and around 280 bars crammed into six allies have in common? They are all a part of Kabukicho, an area of Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward that is either a tourist trap or sleazy red-light district depending on ... more
Japan’s summer music festivals survived the pandemic but they now face new threats: extreme heat, a weak yen and aging audiences. Music writer Patrick St. Michel joins us to talk about the “Big Four” festivals and how these challenges are changing th... more
On this week’s Deep Dive, we speak to Alex K.T. Martin who has done a series of pieces exploring what lies beneath the surface of Tokyo. Hidden rivers, ancient artifacts and crumbling infrastructure are just a few of the discoveries he made during hi... more
Japan is known for its convenience, but if you want to see some of the best artwork the country has to offer you’ll need to travel way off the beaten path. It involves trekking, sweating and, on the odd occasion, you don’t even know if the art will b... more
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I have been binge listening to all the episodes. I only recently started listening to the Deep Dive podcast and my only regret is that I did not start sooner. Even episodes that are several years old are still relevant and interesting.
Subjects covered are always interesting. There’s always more to say about some of the more complex social issues in Japan, but in terms of the episode discussing host clubs, I often see host club touts (or in some way related) young men very aggressively pressuring young women on the street in Shibuya and Ebisu. It’s very unpleasant for the target of the moment and painful to watch. Commodification of desire and connection indeed. All the lonely people.
I can’t believe this claim. I myself was questioned about my bicycle many years ago after I arrived in Chiba. While I was surprised to be stopped and show my gaijin-card, I was definitely not singled out. The police just wanted to know who I was and where I lived if something more serious happened and if I understood the Japanese language, culture and values. I was prepared in advance that such a possibility might occur, as I arrived on the JET Programme and we held roundtable discussions on... more
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