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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

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  • Aug 5, 2024 · 56 min

    132. Natto

    Jason and Paul discuss natto, a divisive food made of fermented soybeans.

  • Apr 8, 2024 · 1 hr 14 min

    130. Akihabara

    Jason and Paul discuss Akihabara, Tokyo's electronic town and a mecca for otaku.

  • Mar 25, 2024 · 1 hr 14 min

    129. Day Trips from Tokyo

    Jason and Paul discuss several day trip destinations accessible from Tokyo

  • Mar 11, 2024 · 1 hr 16 min

    128. Mental Health

    Jason and Paul discuss various mental health issues affecting Japan's society.

  • Feb 26, 2024 · 1 hr 11 min

    127. The City of Sapporo

    Jason and Paul discuss the city of Sapporo, its history, and the many things to see and do there.

  • Jan 29, 2024 · 1 hr 22 min

    125. Train Stations

    Jason and Paul discuss the many sights and sounds to be found in Japanese train stations.

  • Jan 15, 2024 · 1 hr 16 min

    124. The City of Matsumoto

    Jason and Paul discuss the city of Matsumoto, its history, and the many things to see and do there.

  • Jan 1, 2024 · 1 hr 22 min

    123. Rice

    Jason and Paul discuss the tremendous role that rice plays in Japanese culture.

  • Dec 4, 2023 · 1 hr 21 min

    121. Car Culture

    Jason and Paul discuss Japan's car culture.

  • Jul 17, 2023 · 1 hr 3 min

    118. The City of Hiroshima (and Miyajima)

    Jason and Paul discuss Hiroshima and the neighboring island of Miyajima, as well as their history and the many things to see and do there.

  • Jul 3, 2023 · 1 hr 5 min

    117. Ume (The Japanese Plum)

    Jason and Paul discuss ume, a.k.a. the Japanese plum, and the many ways it is used and enjoyed in Japan.

  • Jun 19, 2023 · 1 hr 26 min

    116. Ninja

    Jason and Paul discuss the history and culture of ninja in Japan.