The Back of Japan
Joshua FurrJoin writer/Japanophile Josh Furr on a treasure hunt through the "back" of Japan: the underrated and overlooked Hokuriku region, including present day Fukui, Niigata and Toyama prefectures.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 33 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||
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You sequel-lovin' Backers! No time for the preamble!
Part 2 with me and Charlie, waxing and waning about the Corridor of Lights, ONLY in Joetsu, Niigata. If you missed it this year, bookmark this page (joetsukankonavi.jp/tomoshibi/) for upd... more
Hey all you illuminated Backers,
The groundhog may have seen his shadow, but that doesn’t mean you can’t beat the winter blues with the power of music. Enter Japan’s King of City Pop: Tatsuyo Yamashita and his bumpin’ summer album, “For You”. Track ... more
Welcome to 2026, you resolution-makin'/breakin' Backers!
No doubt you've all had a wonderful start to the year. However, if not, perhaps the missing ingredients were a bunch of shoeless hobbits, graying wizards, magic rings and CGI battles. Sure sur... more
Long time, no see, you bundled Backers!
True, it's been awhile, but it's all justifiable, thanks to a new unhealthy obsession with a Nintendo game designed for younger people with way more time and patience. Yes: it's Silksong. If you haven't heard,... more
Hey all you crisp/cool Backers!
Yes indeed, the "ber" months are upon us again! This season give Columbus Day and pumpkin spice the cold shoulder, and head straight to your local library. 'Tis the season for your nose to be stuck inside the pages o... more
The twilight of summer is upon us, Backers! Ruuuun!
Or...
Head straight to your local Taco Bell, where it's HOT HOT HOT all year long, and you can cool off with the refreshingly turquoise (and healthy) Baja Blast. If that's not entirely in the car... more
Hey you summer-lovin' Backers!
'Tis a somber somber episode for our host, as he looks mortality in the face and presses the record button at a certain age. Music helps, especially City Pop queen Miki Matsubara and her debut LP Pocket Park (in mint-... more
Hey you full-bodied Backers!
Pardon my French, but we're heavy under its influence these days, especially our appétits. Croquettes, little fried things stuffed with other things, aren't easy to ruin, but will Josh find a way? Or will it be a révolut... more
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