Sightseeing Japan

Did you know that the oldest hotel in the world is in Japan? Join Jason and Paul as they discuss the different types of accommodations available in Japan! They cover all price ranges and styles: Internet cafes, capsule hotels, hostels, business hotels, luxury hotels, as well as traditional Japanese options like ryokan, minshuku, and shukubo! They even mention love hotels…Topics Covered:Manga Cafes/Internet CafesHostelsCapsule HotelsBusiness HotelsLuxury HotelsTraditional Accommodations: Ryokan

Join Jason and Paul as they discuss the airports of Japan! This episode focuses on the history of Haneda and Narita airports and what they are like today.Topics Covered:Main International Airports: Narita Int’l Airport — Haneda AirportRegional Airports: Kansai Int’l Airport (Osaka) — Chubu Centrair Int’l Airport (Nagoya) — New Chitose Airport (Sapporo) — Naha Airport (Okinawa) — Fukuoka Airport (Kyushu)HistoryNarita Int’l Airport: Transportation to/from (Narita Express, JR Sobu Line, Keisei

The Kansai region is the second most populated and second most visited area of Japan. Join Jason and Paul as they explore Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, and other amazing cities in Kansai!Topics Covered:HistoryCulture: Food — Sake — BaseballKyoto: Culture/Arts/History — Temples/Shrines — Festivals — Fushimi Sake District — Arashiyama (Bamboo Grove/Monkey Park) — Imperial Palace — Nijo Castle — Theatre/Geisha/Tea Ceremony — Philosopher’s PathOsaka: Food (Okonomiyaki/Takoyaki) — Museums/Theaters/Shopping/Dining

The Kanto region is the most populated and most visited part of Japan. Join Jason and Paul as they explore the greater Tokyo area and the fun things to do there!Topics Covered:What is Kanto?Kanto Fureai TrailTokyo: Harajuku (Fashion) — Akihabara (Electronics/Anime/Manga) — Asakusa (Museums/Temples/Gardens) — Shinjuku/Shibuya (Nightlife) — Odaiba (Malls/Entertainment/Convention Center) — Roppongi Hills (High-End Shopping) — Ueno (Zoo/Ameyokocho)Yokohama: Maritime Culture — Cup Noodle Museum — Cosmo

Have you ever thought about going to Japan? Don’t know where to start? Join Jason and Paul as they discuss all the things to consider when planning a trip to Japan!Topics Covered:Time of yearPassportBooking a flightBooking hotelsPocket Wifi (Affiliate link)JR Pass (Affiliate link)EventsRestaurantsMoneyLanguageEtiquettePacking

Jason and Paul introduce themselves and the subject matter of the podcast.