japan
Godzilla
If you thought Godzilla was a symbol for the atom bomb, you were half right. He also stands in for a threat the Japanese have lived with for centuries. David Kalat, author of A Critical History of the Godzilla series, J.D. Lees of G-Fan, and Chris Holland and Scott Hamilton of stomptokyo.com connect the forces […]
Makita Man
At first glance New York artist John Mahoney’s paintings look like traditional Japanese imagery with their chrysanthemum patterns and flocks of cranes. Look a little closer and you find hidden in the art are the distinctive shapes and designs of Makita brand power tools. Produced by Ilya Maritz.
Special Guest: Pico Iyer
Kurt Andersen talks to Pico Iyer about airports from Hong Kong to Los Angeles to Easter Island. Pico Iyer is one of the most compelling authors on travel and global cultures. He edited the 2004 Best American Travel Writing, and his books include Video Night in Kathmandu, Abandon, and Sun After Dark: Flights into the […]
Shibuya-bound
Watashi wa Studio 360 des… It’s t-minus 26 days until the WNYC crew arrives in Tokyo. Although our tickets are bought and our hotel is booked, we’re still amassing the tons of story ideas and contacts we’ll need to make the show. Luckily we have a fantastic team — including some key players already in […]