Got Faded Japan
Society & Culture
About
The Got Faded Japan Podcast gives listeners a glimpse of the seedy side of Japan’s news, subculture, parties, peoples, drinking spots, and all around mischief and mayhem. Hosted by Johnny, & the Gang!
Episodes
- Japan’s Most Unhinged News Today. Shrine Thieves, Serial Slappers & Giant Raccoon Balls
Episode 809 In this absolutely unhinged installment of Got Faded Japan , Johnny and Tom hit the studio bright and early, fueled by molten-hot coffee and running at full throttle. The boys dive headfirst into another week of Japan’s strange…
- Japan Headlines from the Edge: Crime, Chaos, and the Truly Bizarre 5/06/2026
Episode 808 Strap in ya’ll this one goes off the rails fast as usual. In this absolutely unhinged episode of Got Faded Japan , Johnny and Tom are back in the studio early morning fuled with multen hot coffee and ares firing on all cylinder…
- Japan Headlines from the Edge: Crime, Chaos, and the Truly Bizarre 5/01/2026
Episode 807. In this action-packed episode of Got Faded Japan, Johnny and Tom are back together, diving headfirst into another week of Japan’s wildest, weirdest, and most WTF worthy news. From creative highs to behind-the-scenes banter, th…
- Japan Headlines from the Edge: Crime, Chaos, and the Truly Bizarre 4/22/2026
Episode 806. In this action-packed episode, Johnny and Tom reunite to dive into the buzz around Johnny’s latest art exhibition, TOKYO ART TANK . From creative highs to behind-the-scenes stories, the duo sets the stage before launching head…
- Chainsaws, Trains & Bad Decisions, This Week in Japan News.
Episode 805. It’s April Fool’s Day and we aint fooling around… With broken mics, broken phones, and soon approaching the beginning of Japan’s biggest art extravaganza, TOKYO ART TANK, Johnny and Tom pull this episode off and they do it str…
- Painting, Art Madness & Mural Camp Japan, a conversation with Monkey Monk!
Episode 804 In this action-packed episode of Got Faded Japan , Johnny kicks back with one of Japan’s legendary artists, Monkey Monk. Together they dive deep into the wild world of art in Japan, from the adrenaline of live painting and grin…
- Rock, Write, Creative Revolution Japan: The Mind of Ken Kawabata
Episode 803 In this explosive episode of Got Faded Japan, Johnny sits down with one of Tokyo’s most electrifying creative forces, Ken Kawabata. Some people come to Japan for anime and sushi… Ken came to build a creative empire. Writer. Pub…
- Got Faded Japan: News From the Neon Underground 2/20/2026
Episode 802 Welcome back to GOT FADED JAPAN, the podcast where the sun is rising… but the headlines are absolutely unhinged. This week on the wildest news show east of sanity: Guy decides marriage wasn’t dramatic enough and goes full vampi…
- 801. "Behind the Shot." In Japan, How to Make It as a Pro Photographer with Deniz Demir.
Faders, buckle up. Welcome to and other action-packed Got Faded Japan, Episode 801, and this one is an absolute game-changer! Johnny is coming to you straight from Tokyo with a living legend behind the lens, DENIZ DEMIR. If you know photog…
- 800 Episodes Deep & The Common, From Underground to Unstoppable ROCK in Japan!
FADERS! buckle the hell up. This is Got Faded Japan episode 800 🤘 That’s right… we’ve been blasting beats, bending minds, and breaking rules since 2009, and after all these years we’re still burning white-hot. To celebrate this massive mi…
- Got Faded Japan ep 799! The Breaking Wild News of Japan 1/22/2026!
Got Faded Japan ep 799! In this weeks news, armed men rob a Pokemon Store and rail 100,000 bucks of cards, mega creepy perv gets busted for filming grandma in all the wrong ways, bad teacher busted for bad music ways, all this and more on…
- Inside Japan’s Most Dark & Disturbing News Stories, AFTER DARK
🔥 GOT FADED JAPAN: AFTER DARK 🔥 (This episode is free) This is the side of Japan they don’t put in travel guides. GFJ’s After Dark is our weekly deep dive into Japan’s most twisted, bizarre, and straight-up dark news stories, and it’s Pa…
- Got Faded Japan ep 798! The Breaking Wild News of Japan 1/12/2026!
Got Faded Japan ep 798! In this action-packed episode, Tom joins the show! In this weeks news, man learns the hard way not to run from the cops, we learn the fastest way to go to prison in Japan, tourist parents find refuge for whinny babi…
- Got Faded Japan ep 797! The Breaking Wild News of Japan 1/1/2026!
Got Faded Japan ep 797! It’s the first day of 2026 and Johnny is literally chilling in Niigata Japan, sipping on beers and breaking in the fresh news of this week for ya, HAPPY NEW YEAR! In this weeks news, crazed man not only wants to kil…
- Got Faded Japan ep 796! The Breaking Bizarre News of Japan Holiday Special!
Got Faded Japan ep 796! It's Christmas Eve and Johnny's in the holiday spirit with a whole lotta news! In this weeks news, naked man has more than gifts for neighbors, boss teaches employees with lead pipe mayhem, man destroys neighbor's d…
- Got Faded Japan ep 795! The Breaking Bizarre News of Japan!
Got Faded Japan ep 795! Happy Holidays Faders! In this weeks news, Canada man busted for smuggling enough stimulants to kill Godzilla, man starts ill-fated “pee in tea” side business, fatal attraction ends in no fatalities, all this and mo…
- Got Faded Japan ep 794! Ghost Roads & Lost Homes, James Straker’s Japan!
Got Faded Japan ep 794! In this action-packed episode, Johnny sits down with James Straker, an adventurer, punk-rock enthusiast, and fearless explorer of Japan’s hidden corners. James takes us on a wild ride through his experiences driving…
- Got Faded Japan ep 793! The Breaking Bizarre News of Japan!
Got Faded Japan ep 793! In this weeks news, man re-arrested for bio-hazard in his pants, Tokyo’s bike theft rampage finally over, cold case murderer in hot water, drunk caller calls the wrong hotline, all this and more on GOT FADED JAPAN!…
- Got Faded Japan ep 792! The Breaking Bizarre News of Japan!
Got Faded Japan ep 792! Happy Halloween Hangovers Faders! In this weeks news, the season of bear attacks, Rolex’s worst nightmare, 4 busted at border for golden panties, Yamanote pepper-spray mayhem, all this and more on GOT FADED JAPAN! F…
- Got Faded Japan ep 791! The Breaking Bizarre News of Japan!
Got Faded Japan ep 791! It’s Johnny’s early birthday party and we’re getting FADED! In this weeks news, “ALL YOUR RICE NOW BELONGS TO US”, correctional officer finds out what the other side is really like, man sets love on fire, playa play…
- Got Faded Japan ep 790! The Breaking Bizarre News of Japan!
Got Faded Japan ep 790! Johnny’s back and he’s got the news! In this weeks news, kid goes full on Michael Meyers on his family with a crossbow, porn star does the most “illegal” for a buck, fireman busted for putting our more than a fire,…
- Got Faded Japan ep 789! The Breaking Bizarre News of Japan!
Got Faded Japan ep 789! Johnny’s back and he’s got the news! In this weeks news, man’s heart so hot that he tried to burn down house, prank caller calls one too many times to the wrong number, astrologer doesn’t predict prison sentence, ma…
- Got Faded Japan ep 788! The Michigan Whisky & Rum Tasting Episode with Cousin Chris and Faded Bill!
Got Faded Japan ep 788! In this action-packed episode, Johnny kicks it with Cousin Chris and Fader Bill and the three gents explore the sweet and sexy side of Michigan’s finest whiskeys and rums. And after the tasting of Michigan’s finest,…
- Got Faded Japan ep 787! The Breaking Bizarre News of Japan!
Got Faded Japan ep 787! In this action-packed episode, Johnny breaks down the best things to do in August in Japan and of course the weekly news! In this weeks news, man plays stupid games at a Pachinko and wins a stupid prize, couple burr…
- Got Faded Japan ep 786! The Breaking Bizarre News of Japan!
Got Faded Japan ep 786! In this action-packed episode, Johnny breaks down his wild night at the Tokyo AMP event and of course the weekly news! In this weeks news, man learns how to NOT break up with a psycho, thief has the best lawyer in h…
- Got Faded Japan ep 785! The Breaking Bizarre News of Japan!
Got Faded Japan ep 785! In this action-packed episode, Johnny breaks down his week at Tokyo Streets at the WPU building in Shinjuku and of course the weekly news! In this week’s wild and bizarre news, man busted for coloring GODZILLA, woma…
- Got Faded Japan ep 784! The Music of Tokyo's Underground. (Full Mix) C-SIDE
Got Faded Japan ep 784! Faders, welcome to Got Faded Japan’s third Tokyo music broadcast, The C-Side! Now in this action-packed episode, Johnny DJs some of Tokyo’s hottest underground bands that are thriving in today’s music scene. And wha…
- Got Faded Japan ep 783! Explosive Interview with Tokyo Street Photographer Legend Adam Benedicto!
Got Faded Japan ep 783! In this action-packed episode, Johnny kicks it with long time friend and fellow creative madman, Adam Benedicto who is a man that has been focusing in on Tokyo’s street photography scene as well as running some of T…
- Got Faded Japan ep 782! The Music of Tokyo's Underground. (Full Mix) B-SIDE
Got Faded Japan ep 782! Faders, welcome to Got Faded Japan’s second Tokyo music broadcast! And if you missed the first one, it’s episode 781 and you should do your ears and soul a favor and listen to it first. Now in this action-packed epi…
- Got Faded Japan ep 781! The Music of Tokyo's Underground. (Full Mix) A-SIDE
Got Faded Japan ep 781! Faders, welcome to Got Faded Japan’s Tokyo music broadcast! In this action-packed episode, Johnny DJs some of Tokyo’s hottest underground bands that are currently active in today’s music scene. And what does that me…
- Got Faded Japan ep 780! Sake Review & Japan's Gaming Community! A Conversation with Matthew Moss!
Got Faded Japan ep 780! Join Johnny this week on the Got Faded Podcast as he sits down with Matthew Moss, a professional game creator and the head of Tokyo Game Bridge, a vibrant and growing gaming community in Japan. Dive into the fascina…
- Got Faded Japan ep 779! Japan's Hardest Rocking Band's Front-Man, Scott GETS FADEDD!
It’s Friday 13th in Tokyo and Johnny meets up with the one and only Scott from Japan’s epic hard rocking band, CREEP DOWN! In this week’s wild news, woman gets busted trying to import her body weight in coke, Japan’s rice is flying off the…
- Got Faded Japan ep 778! A Conversation with Professional Mahjong Player, Jenn Barr!
In this action-packed episode of Got Faded Japan, Johnny sits down with the legendary professional mahjong player, Jenn Barr, to dive deep into the fascinating world of mahjong culture in Japan. Jenn shares her journey from a passionate pl…
- Got Faded Japan ep 777! OverTourism in Tokyo, And What to Do??
In this action-packed episode, Johnny discusses the pros, cons and madness of the overtourism situation in Japan as well as breaking down the wild weekly news. Yup we’re going old-school in this episode and we hope you love it as much as w…
- Got Faded Japan ep 776! Explore Japan's Pro Wrestling World with ONE MAN KRU!
Got Faded Japan ep 776! One Man Kru has lived hundreds of lives and has had thousands of adventures and in this action packed episode he drop knowledge about his pro-wrestling career in Japan, his current hip hop album and he'll expose his…
- Got Faded Japan ep 775! Explore Japan's Gaming Culture with Scott Popular!
Got Faded Japan ep 775! In this action-packed episode Johnny meets up with none other than Tokyo's gaming legend, Scott Popular! Scott is a true trailblazer in Japan’s gaming industry and for years he’s been organizing gaming events, compe…
- Got Faded Japan ep 774! Enter the World of Comics in Japan with Mario Long!
Got Faded Japan ep 774! In this action-packed episode of Got Faded Japan, Johnny sits down with the legendary MARIO LONG, a comic book aficionado who's been immersed in the vibrant world of comics both in the US and in Japan for decades! F…
- Got Faded Japan ep 773! Thom Smith on Black Metal & Art in Tokyo!
Got Faded Japan ep 773! In this action-packed episode, Johnny meets up with Tokyo local legend, Thom Smith and the two gents crack open a bottle of wine and discuss Black Metal, art and the local news in Japan! Get Thom’s music and check o…
- Got Faded Japan ep 772! Japan's Cherry Blossom Flower Viewing & Tokyo Art Tank vol 13!
Got Faded Japan ep 772! In this action-packed episode, Johnny introduces the beauty and joy of Cherry Blossoms in Japan, the excitement and enchantment of Tokyo Art Tank and of course he breaks down the weekly local news! Be sure to tell a…
- Got Faded Japan ep 771! Matthew Moss From Tokyo Game Bridge Tells All!
Got Faded Japan ep 771! In this action-packed episode we have a truly special guest joining us, Matthew Moss! From the sunny shores of Miami to the mean streets of New York, Matthew has made his mark as an incredibly talented entrepreneur…
- Got Faded Japan ep 770! GAMUSO BEER Taste Testing with Tokyo Legends!
Got Faded Japan ep 770! Got Faded Japan’s beloved sponsor, GAMUSO, has an all new beer titled “Midnight Run IPA” and it’s incredible! So in this action packed episode, Johnny gathers together a killer crew of Tokyo legendary savages to tas…
- Got Faded Japan ep 769! Tokyo Film Talk & The Must See Japanese Films 1960 - 2025
Got Faded Japan ep 769! In this action packed episode, Johnny meets up Ray Mehra who's not only a founding member of Tokyo's legendary hip hop band, THE BEAT JACKERS but is also a walking encyclopedia specializing in Japanese film. This ep…
- Got Faded Japan ep 768! Japanese Shochu, What You Need to Know & Taste Testing 3 Bottles.
Got Faded Japan ep 768! In this action packed episode, Johnny reviews 3 incredible shochus from Japan and then breaks down the local news. The spectacular shochus that were reviewed were: Imo Shochu (sweet potato) - Gyokuro Mugi Shochu (ba…
- Got Faded Japan ep 767! Experience the Real Tokyo by Riding Bikes in the Cities!
Got Faded Japan ep 767! In this action-packed episode, Johnny discusses the beauty and dangers of hitting the mean streets of Tokyo on a bike. Also be sure to stay to the end of the podcast cuz we got the wild and bizarre news: crazy man d…
- Got Faded Japan ep 766! Exploring Japan's Explosive Antique Shows & The Best Shochu of 2025!
Got Faded Japan ep 766! In this action-packed episode, Johnny introduces his pick of the best Shochu of 2025, the value and excitement of visiting antique shows in Japan and of course he breaks down this weeks most bizarre and hilarious ne…
- Got Faded Japan ep 765! Japan's Explosive New Year Celebration & Hangover Madness!
Got Faded Japan ep 765! Happy New Year Faders, 2024 was grand and we gotta feeling that 2025 is gonna be most incredible for us all! In this action packed episode, Johnny introduces his #1 sake of 2025, the true meaning of "MIKANS" in Japa…
- Got Faded Japan ep 764! How to Organize & Promote Events in Japan!
Got Faded Japan ep 764! In this most special holiday episode, Johnny gives the present of knowledge. Johnny teaches you, the beloved audience of Got Faded Japan how to successfully organize an event in Japan! Be it a DJ event, weekly stand…
- Got Faded Japan ep 763! Japan's Christmas Music Mayhem & More!
Got Faded Japan ep 763! It’s almost the very end of the year so Got Faded Japan’s got a special show for your earbuds to enjoy! In this week’s news, man uses AI to to get JPY & LOL, kid plays Ocean’s Eleven and looses BIG TIME, firefighter…
- Got Faded Japan ep 762! SICK IN JAPAN!
Got Faded Japan ep 761! In this week's wild and bizarre news, boy becomes the official Soy Boy of Japan, lunatic discovers cure to work related stress, Harry Potter Japan ruins Christmas and a whole lot more! FADE ON! ---------------------…
- Got Faded Japan ep 761! Forget Japan's Planes, Trains and Automobiles!
Got Faded Japan ep 761! FADE ON! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Supporting GOT FADED JAPAN ON PATREON directly supports keeping this show going and fueled with booze, seriously could you ima…