Sightseeing Japan

Jason Nieling and Paul Bresin•www.sightseeingjapanpodcast.com

Welcome to Sightseeing Japan! Join hosts Jason Nieling and Paul Bresin as they explore the land of the rising sun. New podcast episodes are released every other week covering a range of topics, from geisha to vending machines and everything in between.

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Episodes

6. Transportation

There are many options for transportation in Japan! Join Jason and Paul as they discuss the various modes of transportation: Walking, driving, trains, and buses! Topics Covered: Walking Car Bullet Trains (Shinkansen) JR Trains Private Train Lines Buses Paying for Public Transportation: JR Pass — IC Cards...

Sep 16, 2019•34 min•Ep. 6

5. Hotels

Did you know that the oldest hotel in the world is in Japan? Join Jason and Paul as they discuss the different types of accommodations available in Japan! They cover all price ranges and styles: Internet cafes, capsule hotels, hostels, business hotels, luxury hotels, as well as traditional Japanese options like ryokan, minshuku, and shukubo! They even mention love hotels… Topics Covered: Manga Cafes/Internet Cafes Hostels Capsule Hotels Business Hotels Luxury Hotels Traditional Accommodations: R...

Sep 16, 2019•34 min•Ep. 5

4. Airports

Join Jason and Paul as they discuss the airports of Japan! This episode focuses on the history of Haneda and Narita airports and what they are like today. Topics Covered: Main International Airports: Narita Int’l Airport — Haneda Airport Regional Airports: Kansai Int’l Airport (Osaka) — Chubu Centrair Int’l Airport (Nagoya) — New Chitose Airport (Sapporo) — Naha Airport (Okinawa) — Fukuoka Airport (Kyushu) History Narita Int’l Airport: Transportation to/from (Narita Express, JR Sobu Line, Keisei...

Sep 16, 2019•26 min•Ep. 4

3. The Kansai Region

The Kansai region is the second most populated and second most visited area of Japan. Join Jason and Paul as they explore Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, and other amazing cities in Kansai! Topics Covered: History Culture: Food — Sake — Baseball Kyoto: Culture/Arts/History — Temples/Shrines — Festivals — Fushimi Sake District — Arashiyama (Bamboo Grove/Monkey Park) — Imperial Palace — Nijo Castle — Theatre/Geisha/Tea Ceremony — Philosopher’s Path Osaka: Food (Okonomiyaki/Takoyaki) — Museums/Theaters/Shoppin...

Sep 16, 2019•38 min•Ep. 3

2. The Kanto Region

The Kanto region is the most populated and most visited part of Japan. Join Jason and Paul as they explore the greater Tokyo area and the fun things to do there! Topics Covered: What is Kanto? Kanto Fureai Trail Tokyo: Harajuku (Fashion) — Akihabara (Electronics/Anime/Manga) — Asakusa (Museums/Temples/Gardens) — Shinjuku/Shibuya (Nightlife) — Odaiba (Malls/Entertainment/Convention Center) — Roppongi Hills (High-End Shopping) — Ueno (Zoo/Ameyokocho) Yokohama: Maritime Culture — Cup Noodle Museum ...

Sep 16, 2019•37 min•Ep. 2

1. Planning

Have you ever thought about going to Japan? Don’t know where to start? Join Jason and Paul as they discuss all the things to consider when planning a trip to Japan! Topics Covered: Time of year Passport Booking a flight Booking hotels Pocket Wifi (Affiliate link) JR Pass ( Affiliate link) Events Restaurants Money Language Etiquette Packing...

Sep 16, 2019•50 min•Ep. 1

0. Introductions

Jason and Paul introduce themselves and the subject matter of the podcast.

Sep 09, 2019•8 min

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