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.

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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.

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Episode 15 looks at Juzo Itami's 1985 masterpiece, Tampopo. Billed as a "Ramen Western", it's a parody of the Spaghetti Westerns of the 1960s. Tampopo also happens to be one of the best food movies of all time. We also talk about love, sex, and conformity in 80s Japan.

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