Sightseeing Japan

Jason Nieling and Paul Bresin

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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182 episodes
Updated July 27

Episodes182

Newest first

Jul 28, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
149. The City of Hakodate
Jason and Paul discuss the city of Hakodate.
Jul 14, 2025 · 2 min
2026 Podcast Meetup Announcement
Jason and Paul announce the 2026 podcast meetup!
Jul 14, 2025 · 1 hr 18 min
148. Mascots
Jason and Paul discuss Japan's mascot culture.
Jun 30, 2025 · 56 min
147. How to Buy a House in Japan (Akiya)
Jason and Paul discuss Japan's akiya (abandoned houses) and how to purchase one.
Jun 16, 2025 · 1 hr 14 min
146. Kinkakuji and Ginkakuji (The Golden and Silver Pavilions)
Jason and Paul discuss Kyoto's golden and silver pavilions and the history behind them.
Jun 2, 2025 · 1 hr 31 min
145. Street Food
Jason and Paul discuss the many amazing types of street food available in Japan.
May 19, 2025 · 1 hr 18 min
144. Things You'll Miss About Japan (And Some Things You Won't)
Jason and Paul discuss the best and worst aspects of visiting Japan.
May 5, 2025 · 1 hr 25 min
143. The City of Sendai
Jason and Paul discuss Sendai, the largest city in the Tohoku region.
Apr 21, 2025 · 1 hr 32 min
142. Bugs of Japan
Jason and Paul discuss some of the most notable bugs found in Japan.
Apr 7, 2025 · 1 hr 29 min
141. Rating Cultural Experiences
Jason and Paul discuss and rate some common experiences that visitors are likely to have in Japan.
Dec 23, 2024 · 1 hr 59 min
140. 2024 Trip Recap (Part 3)
Jason and Paul discuss the third week of their fall 2024 trip to Japan.
Dec 9, 2024 · 1 hr 35 min
139. 2024 Trip Recap (Part 2)
Jason and Paul discuss the second week of their fall 2024 trip to Japan.
Nov 25, 2024 · 1 hr 15 min
138. 2024 Trip Recap (Part 1)
Jason and Paul discuss the first week of their fall 2024 trip to Japan.
Nov 11, 2024 · 1 hr 8 min
137.5. Folklooooore
Jason and Paul share folktales from ancient Japan.
Oct 28, 2024 · 1 hr 1 min
137. 2024 Halloween Special - Japan's Most Horrific Crimes
Jason and Paul discuss Japan's most horrific crimes.
Oct 14, 2024 · 1 hr 10 min
136. Day Trips from Kyoto and Osaka
Jason and Paul discuss destinations that can be explored on day trips from Kyoto or Osaka.
Sep 30, 2024 · 1 hr 25 min
135. Reality TV and Game Shows
Jason and Paul discuss Japanese reality TV and game shows.
Sep 16, 2024 · 1 hr 17 min
134.5. Even More Folklore
Jason and Paul share two ancient folktales.
Sep 2, 2024 · 1 hr 5 min
134. Sightseeing and Overnight Trains
Jason and Paul discuss sightseeing trains and overnight trains in Japan.
Aug 19, 2024 · 1 hr 23 min
133. Rating Popular Attractions
Jason and Paul rate 11 of Japan's most popular attractions.