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Sightseeing Japan Jason Nieling and Paul Bresin
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- Society & Culture
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5.0 • 21 Ratings
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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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The City of Kanazawa
The city of Kanazawa is rich in history and culture, famous for its Edo-era districts and traditional crafts. Join Jason and Paul as they explore the many things to see and do in Kanazawa!
Topics Covered:
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History
Omicho Market
Oyama Shrine
Nagamachi District: Kanazawa City Ashigaru Museum — Nomura-ke Samurai Residence — Kanazawa Shinise Memorial Hall — Maeda Tosanokami-ke Shiryokan Museum
Myoryuji (Ninja Temple)
Nishi Chaya District: Ninjabuki Museum — Dolls Museum — Kanazawa Nishi Chaya Museum
South of Kenrokuen: Ishiura Shrine — 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art — Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art — Kanazawa Nakamura Memorial Museum — National Crafts Museum — Ishikawa Prefectural History Museum —
Kenrokuen: Seison-kaku — Kanazawa Shrine
Hakuichi Kenrokuen Store
Kanazawa Castle Park
Higashi Chaya District: Geisha House Shima — Kaikaro — Geisha Evenings in Kanazawa
Kanazawa Phonograph Museum
Kanazawa Yasue Gold Leaf Museum
How to get to/around Kanazawa
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Announcements and Current Events
Join Jason and Paul as they discuss various announcements and current events!
Topics Covered:
Season 5 Start Date
Patreon
Itinerary Store
Podcast Meetup 2024: Nov 6th, 2024 at 7:00pm at Commune on the rooftop of the Shibuya Parco shopping mall in Tokyo. Take the elevator to the 9th floor and then take the escalator to the roof.
Tourist Ban in Gion
Shohei Ohtani
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Akihabara
Akihabara is a unique district in Tokyo, renowned for its many electronics stores and its status as a mecca for otaku culture enthusiasts. Join Jason and Paul as they explore the vibrant streets of Tokyo's iconic "electric town"!
Topics Covered:
History
Electronics (e.g. Yodobashi Akiba, BicCamera AKIBA)
Arcades (e.g. Namco Akihabara)
Anime Shops (e.g. Akihabara Kotobukiya, Mandarake)
Computer Shops (e.g. Tsukumo PC Honten)
Maid Cafes (e.g. Maidreamin)
Akihabara Dear Stage
Little TGV
Akihabara Gachapon Hall
2k540 Aki-Oka Artisan
Yusha Kobo Keyboard Specialty Shop
Komaki Shokudo
Bars (Game Bar A-Button, Beer Pong Bar Grove, Hitachino Brewing Lab, Low-Non-Bar)
Weird Vending Machine Corner
Karaoke
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Day Trips from Tokyo
Tokyo has all sorts of attractions to offer, but venturing outside the bustling city for a day trip can unveil another side of Japan. Join Jason and Paul as they explore the many diverse experiences that can be had just beyond Tokyo’s borders!
Topics Covered:
Kamakura and Enoshima (Ep72)
Kawagoe (Ep46)
Nikko (Ep80)
Mt. Fuji (Ep10, also mentioned Arakurayama Sengen Park)
Amusement Parks (Ep 94)
Mt. Takao (Ep 119)
Utsunomiya
Hakone
Odawara
Omiya
Yokohama
Chiba
Shizuoka
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Mental Health
Mental health issues are part of the human experience, and Japan is not immune to the complexities and struggles that individuals face. Join Jason and Paul as they delve into some of the mental health concerns and social challenges that have gained attention in modern Japan.
Topics Covered:
History
Suicide
Karoshi
Hikikomori
Kodokushi
Gomi Yashiki
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The City of Sapporo
Sapporo, the capital of Hokkaido, is considered by many to be the most attractive city in Japan. As one of the snowiest cities in the world, it is also home to an extremely popular snow festival. Join Jason and Paul as they explore the many things to see and do in Sapporo!
Topics Covered:
History
Central: Kani Honke — Sapporo Clock Tower — Odori Park — Tanukikoji Shopping Street — Nijo Market — Susukino — Ganso Ramen Yokocho — Sapporo Factory — Sapporo Beer Museum/Beer Garden
Northeast: Moerenuma Park
Southwest: Mount Moiwa
Northwest: Sapporo Crab Market — Shiroi Koibito Park — Sapporo Tiene Ski Resort
Southeast: Historical Village of Hokkaido — Hokkaido Museum
Day Trips: Otaru — Jozankei
Festivals: Snow Festival — Lilac Festival — Yosakoi Soran Festival — Autumn Festival — Christmas Market
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Customer Reviews
Fantastic find!
This is a great podcast. I only found it a few weeks ago after searching for Japanese language learning podcasts, but have listened to a couple dozen episodes already. It’s like ‘Stuff you should know’ but for Japan. Really enjoyable and engaging, and the two hosts a quite fun.
Good chat
Am loving the varied topics discussed. Am learning heaps and thank the boys for the relaxed but thorough way they share information. Can’t wait to begin my visit to Japan😊
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Great podcast to understand everything that encompass Japan. Super fun and interesting to hear.