Got Faded Japan

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 headfirst into this week’s most outrageous headlines. And trust us, it’s a wild ride ! This weeks bizarre news lineup includes a dieting dog that’s somehow gaining weight, an investment banker caught funneling funds into a very D I R T Y & questionable “portfolio”, an amateur smuggler hiding contraband in cereal boxes, and a shoe-obsessed perv gets stomped down by the law! All that and plenty more chaos, laughs, and WTF moments on GFJ! FADE ON!   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Supporting GOT FADED JAPAN ON PATREON directly supports keeping this show going and fueled with booze, seriously could you imagine the show sober?? Neither can we! SUPPORT GFJ at: https://www.patreon.com/gotfadedjapan ---------------------------------

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 strong! Seriously, our mics are busted so our sound sucks, like 1998 recording suckery but we pull together and get the show out for ya’s like bosses (or more like managers at MOS Burger). We discuss Japan’s greatest art extravaganza, Tokyo Art Tank, the insane tourist situation (and yeah it’s pretty damn bad) and of course, the best of the wildest news this week! In this week’s news! Chainsaw deal goes wrong, dude pokes the wrong girl on the train, never meet an X at the Pokemon shop and a whole lot more in this wild episode of GOT FADED JAPAN!! FADE ON!   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Supporting GOT FADED JAPAN ON PATREON directly supports keeping this show going and fueled with booze, seriously could you imagine the

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 grinding it out in the studio to the mysterious spark behind creative ideas. But that’s not all. Monkey Monk also unveils his brand-new festival experience: MURAL CAMP. This isn’t just another event, it’s a full-blown art adventure. Imagine two days of camping in the stunning Japanese countryside surrounded by creative minds, incredible food, great music, and some of Japan’s top artists painting massive murals right before your eyes. Seriously, it’s going to be epic. If you love art, creativity, and good vibes, you don’t want to miss this. Learn more about Monkey Monk, check out his artwork, and grab your tickets for Mural Camp: https://www.instagram.com/monkeymonkart/ https://www.instagram.com/mural_camp/ https://ticketdive.com/event/muralcamp_ticket https://artsacca.com/i

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. Publisher. Podcaster. Frontman. Film-night madman. Ken isn’t just wearing multiple hats, he’s setting them on fire. He’s the author of Necro City, co-owner of Moon Hotel Press, host of the Full Cage, the wild energy behind Tokyo’s notorious “Get Trashed” Bad Movie Night, and the frontman of Pope Bastard and the Heretics. Calling him a “Renaissance man” doesn’t even scratch the surface. Ken is a full-throttle creative revolutionary shaking Tokyo’s underground scene to its core. In this action-packed conversation, Johnny and Ken dive into:

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 vampire on his wife. We’ve got attempted murder and straight-up mayhem rocking the trains of Japan. And in a plot twist nobody asked for, “Porno Johnny Appleseed” finally gets busted. From the bizarre to the brutal, from the absurd to the “you-can’t-make-this-up,” we break down the stories that make you laugh, cringe, and question reality, all with that signature GOT FADED flavor. So crack a drink, brace yourself, and prepare for chaos. This… is GOT FADED JAPAN. FADE ON!

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 photography, you know Deniz. If you don’t… this episode is about to blow your mind wide open. DENIZ isn’t just taking photos, he’s opening portals. Every shot pulls you into a world you didn’t expect, didn’t plan for, and won’t forget. His images don’t just capture faces; they capture souls, movement, tension, silence, and stories. Scroll his Instagram and suddenly you’re somewhere else,  emotionally, spiritually, visually, with DENIZ as your fearless ringleader. In this episode, Johnny and DENIZ dive deep into: The mindset and process behind DENIZ’s iconic shots His unique techniques and creative philosophy How he consistently creates images that hit you in the chest His wildly popular photography workshops in Japan What it really takes to level up from photographer to visual s

FADERS! buckle the hell up. This is Got Faded Japan episode 800

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 GOT FADED JAPAN! FADE ON! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Supporting GOT FADED JAPAN ON PATREON directly supports keeping this show going and fueled with booze, seriously could you imagine the show sober?? Neither can we! SUPPORT GFJ at: https://www.patreon.com/gotfadedjapan -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS AND SUPPORT THE SHOW!!!!   1. THE SPILT INK: Experience art, buy art and get some original art commissioned at: SITE: https://www.thespiltink.com/ INSTAGRAM: @thespiltink YouTube: https://youtu.be/J5-TnZLc5jE?si=yGX4oflyz_dZo74m ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- 2. MITSUYA LIQUOR in ASAGAYA:

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 babies, Japan’s new TUNA KING, all this and more on GOT FADED JAPAN! FADE ON! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Supporting GOT FADED JAPAN ON PATREON directly supports keeping this show going and fueled with booze, seriously could you imagine the show sober?? Neither can we! SUPPORT GFJ at: https://www.patreon.com/gotfadedjapan -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS AND SUPPORT THE SHOW!!!!   1. THE SPILT INK: Experience art, buy art and get some original art commissioned at: SITE: https://www.thespiltink.com/ INSTAGRAM: @thespiltink YouTube: https://youtu.be/J5-TnZLc5jE?si=yGX4oflyz_dZo74m ---------------------------------------------------------------------------

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 kill woman’s whole family but even her dog, man goes all sorts of “hammer time” on colleague, the new rules of drunk driving exposed, brother learns there’s no brotherly love for those to smash a sister’s face,  all this and more on GOT FADED JAPAN! FADE ON! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Supporting GOT FADED JAPAN ON PATREON directly supports keeping this show going and fueled with booze, seriously could you imagine the show sober?? Neither can we! SUPPORT GFJ at: https://www.patreon.com/gotfadedjapan -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS AND SUPPORT THE SHOW!!!!   1. THE SPILT INK: Experience art, buy art and get some original art commissioned at: SITE: https:

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 door because of snowfall, all this and more on GOT FADED JAPAN! FADE ON! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Supporting GOT FADED JAPAN ON PATREON directly supports keeping this show going and fueled with booze, seriously could you imagine the show sober?? Neither can we! SUPPORT GFJ at: https://www.patreon.com/gotfadedjapan -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS AND SUPPORT THE SHOW!!!!   1. THE SPILT INK: Experience art, buy art and get some original art commissioned at: SITE: https://www.thespiltink.com/ INSTAGRAM: @thespiltink YouTube: https://youtu.be/J5-TnZLc5jE?si=yGX4oflyz_dZo74m -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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 more on GOT FADED JAPAN! FADE ON! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------  It’s Johnny’s birthday so buy the cat a beer! Supporting GOT FADED JAPAN ON PATREON directly supports keeping this show going and fueled with booze, seriously could you imagine the show sober?? Neither can we! SUPPORT GFJ at: https://www.patreon.com/gotfadedjapan -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS AND SUPPORT THE SHOW!!!!   1. THE SPILT INK: Experience art, buy art and get some original art commissioned at: SITE: https://www.thespiltink.com/ INSTAGRAM: @thespiltink YouTube: https://youtu.be/J5-TnZLc5jE?si=yGX4oflyz_dZo74m -------------------------------------------------------------------

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 across Japan, uncovering forgotten countryside homes, and diving deep into the rich, often surprising history woven into the country’s rural landscapes. This episode is packed with stories, insight, and the kind of excitement that makes you want to jump on a plane and start your own adventure. FADE ON! Learn more about James’s adventures on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jstrakertroublemaker?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== @jstrakertroublemaker   And check out: https://www.instagram.com/pizasukeruton?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Ur1LEVEY3QtdcDbRZc1oD https://open.spotify.com/track/3Hay0dlNMTuxcEBpy2PTP0 -------------------------------------------------------

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! FADE ON! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Supporting GOT FADED JAPAN ON PATREON directly supports keeping this show going and fueled with booze, seriously could you imagine the show sober?? Neither can we! SUPPORT GFJ at: https://www.patreon.com/gotfadedjapan -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS AND SUPPORT THE SHOW!!!!   1. THE SPILT INK: Experience art, buy art and get some original art commissioned at: SITE: https://www.thespiltink.com/ INSTAGRAM: @thespiltink YouTube: https://youtu.be/J5-TnZLc5jE?si=yGX4oflyz_dZo74m -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. MITSUYA LIQUOR in ASAGAYA: "The BEST beer shop and stan

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! FADE ON! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------  It’s Johnny’s birthday so buy the cat a beer! Supporting GOT FADED JAPAN ON PATREON directly supports keeping this show going and fueled with booze, seriously could you imagine the show sober?? Neither can we! SUPPORT GFJ at: https://www.patreon.com/gotfadedjapan -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS AND SUPPORT THE SHOW!!!!   1. THE SPILT INK: Experience art, buy art and get some original art commissioned at: SITE: https://www.thespiltink.com/ INSTAGRAM: @thespiltink YouTube: https://youtu.be/J5-TnZLc5jE?si=yGX4oflyz_dZo74m -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. MITSUYA

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 plays with the wrong hooker, psycho killer “didn’t intend to kill”, all this and more on GOT FADED JAPAN! FADE ON! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------  It’s Johnny’s birthday so buy the cat a beer! Supporting GOT FADED JAPAN ON PATREON directly supports keeping this show going and fueled with booze, seriously could you imagine the show sober?? Neither can we! SUPPORT GFJ at: https://www.patreon.com/gotfadedjapan -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS AND SUPPORT THE SHOW!!!!   1. THE SPILT INK: Experience art, buy art and get some original art commissioned at: SITE: https://www.thespiltink.com/ INSTAGRAM: @thespiltink YouTube: https://youtu.be/J5-TnZLc5jE?si=yGX4ofl

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, man busted for porn on plane (international-waters means jack), all this and more on GOT FADED JAPAN! FADE ON! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Supporting GOT FADED JAPAN ON PATREON directly supports keeping this show going and fueled with booze, seriously could you imagine the show sober?? Neither can we! SUPPORT GFJ at: https://www.patreon.com/gotfadedjapan -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS AND SUPPORT THE SHOW!!!!   1. THE SPILT INK: Experience art, buy art and get some original art commissioned at: SITE: https://www.thespiltink.com/ INSTAGRAM: @thespiltink YouTube: https://youtu.be/J5-TnZLc5jE?si=yGX4oflyz_dZo74m -------------------------------

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, man’s sticky fingers sends him down the highway to hell, all this and more on GOT FADED JAPAN! FADE ON! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Supporting GOT FADED JAPAN ON PATREON directly supports keeping this show going and fueled with booze, seriously could you imagine the show sober?? Neither can we! SUPPORT GFJ at: https://www.patreon.com/gotfadedjapan -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS AND SUPPORT THE SHOW!!!!   1. THE SPILT INK: Experience art, buy art and get some original art commissioned at: SITE: https://www.thespiltink.com/ INSTAGRAM: @thespiltink YouTube: https://youtu.be/J5-TnZLc5jE?si=yGX4oflyz_dZo74m ----------------------------------------

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, the fine Faders turn the volume to 11 and explore the wild and bizarre weekly news of Japan! In this week’s news, woman orders a lifetime of food and drinks but “forgets” her wallet at home, statue beheaded in Japan (Bart style), housework turns to murder-work, man chops more than firewood with ax, all this and much much more on this episode of GOT FADED JAPAN! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Supporting GOT FADED JAPAN ON PATREON directly supports keeping this show going and fueled with booze, seriously could you imagine the show sober?? Neither can we! SUPPORT GFJ at: https://www.patreon.com/gotfadedjapan -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS AND SUPPOR