Deep Dive from The Japan Times22 Des 2020

Recultured #3: Adapt — How Covid-19 changed Japan's pop culture

In Episode 3 of Recultured, we discuss what happens when the government lifts Japan's state of emergency, and the country attempts to adjust to a "new normal." Pop group NiziU’s song “Make You Happy” provides an upbeat soundtrack for the summer, and hints at bigger changes underway.

Guests on this episode:

Aya Nogami, international music consultant
Chris Broad, YouTuber and podcaster, Abroad in Japan
Hannah Lee, writer for Arama Japan
James Hadfield, Japan Times culture writer
Jay Kogami, writer for All Digital Music and Music Ally Japan
Seimei Kawai, co-founder of Trekkie Trax
Ronald Taylor, writer for Arama Japan and Japan Times contributor

Music discussed in this episode:

"Make You Happy" by NiziU — Japan's summer anthem
"Racing into the Night" by Yoasobi — Japan's stay-at-home song
"I'm Good" by Hilltop Hoods — Shaun's pick of the pandemic
"Savage" by Megan Thee Stallion — Alyssa's pent-up energy release

Sponsor:
Recultured is brought to you by Food-e, Tokyo's first gourmet restaurant delivery service. Food-e delivers from some of Tokyo's finest restaurants, such as Nobu Tokyo and The Oak Door Steakhouse, to homes, offices and parties. Premium dining — now at your fingertips and available exclusively at www.food-e.jp.

Credits:
This episode was hosted by Shaun McKenna and Alyssa I. Smith. It was written by Patrick St. Michel and Oscar Boyd, with extra help from our intern Tadasu Takahashi. It was produced by Oscar Boyd. Our theme music was by LLLL, and this episode was recorded at the Temple University Japan Campus in Sangenjaya, Tokyo. Illustrations by Ming Ong.

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