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The Idea Roastery · May 20 · 32 min

Reporting in from Japan

Herman reports from Japan on what makes its cities function so remarkably well, from spotless streets to world-class public transit that reaches even the smallest villages. The hosts explore how intentional urban design choices around pedestrianisation, zoning, and convenience culture create environments where walking 20,000 steps feels effortless and freedom means not needing a car. Feedback, comments and questions: Feedback Form Some of the topics discussed in this episode of the Idea Roastery: Urban design and pedestrianisation Japanese culture and daily life Public transportation infrastructure Thanks for listening, we're available on the following platforms: The Idea Roastery Apple Podcasts: The Idea Roastery Spotify: The Idea Roastery YouTube: @theidearoastery For more from us: Herman: https://herman.bearblog.dev Jason: https://www.jforte.me

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Herman reports from Japan on what makes its cities function so remarkably well, from spotless streets to world-class public transit that reaches even the smallest villages. The hosts explore how intentional urban design choices around pedestrianisation, zoning, and convenience culture create environments where walking 20,000 steps feels effortless and freedom means not needing a car.


Feedback, comments and questions: Feedback Form


Some of the topics discussed in this episode of the Idea Roastery:

  • Urban design and pedestrianisation
  • Japanese culture and daily life
  • Public transportation infrastructure

Thanks for listening, we're available on the following platforms:

For more from us:

Herman: https://herman.bearblog.dev

Jason: https://www.jforte.me

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