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Sightseeing Japan

By: Jason Nieling and Paul Bresin
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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.
    2019-2023 Jason Nieling
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  • 130. Akihabara

    130. Akihabara
    Apr 8 2024

    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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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • 129. Day Trips from Tokyo

    129. Day Trips from Tokyo
    Mar 25 2024

    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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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • 128. Mental Health

    128. Mental Health
    Mar 11 2024

    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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    1 hr and 17 mins
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Absolutely love this podcast

This is awesome. I've learned so much about Japan just from 2 episodes, the 2 hosts are very entertaining and the episodes don't feel rushed. my new favourite podcast.

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