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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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  • Mar 30, 2020 · 57 min

    39. Baseball

    Jason and Paul discuss Japanese baseball.

  • Mar 30, 2020 · 5 min

    Coronavirus Update

    Jason and Paul discuss the coronavirus situation in Japan.

  • Mar 23, 2020 · 47 min

    38. Drums (Taiko)

    Jason and Paul discuss the many types of drums ("taiko" in Japanese) found in Japan.

  • Mar 2, 2020 · 34 min

    35. Origami

    Jason and Paul discuss origami, the art of paper folding.

  • Feb 24, 2020 · 46 min

    34. Samurai

    Jason and Paul discuss the samurai class of feudal Japan.

  • Feb 17, 2020 · 34 min

    33. Tea

    Jason and Paul discuss Japanese tea.

  • Feb 10, 2020 · 38 min

    32. Architecture

    Jason and Paul discuss traditional Japanese architecture.

  • Jan 6, 2020 · 42 min

    26. Bamboo

    Jason and Paul discuss the amazing properties and many uses of bamboo, the miracle plant!

  • Dec 30, 2019 · 39 min

    25. New Year

    Jason and Paul discuss Japanese New Year traditions.

  • Dec 23, 2019 · 23 min

    24. Christmas

    Jason and Paul discuss Christmas traditions in Japan.

  • Dec 16, 2019 · 43 min

    23. Swords

    Jason and Paul discuss Japanese swords, their history, and how they are made.

  • Dec 9, 2019 · 43 min

    22. Festivals (Matsuri)

    Jason and Paul discuss the many types of festivals held all over Japan.