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Outland Japan

Outland Japan Studios

Stories of travel, life and culture beyond the big cities. Outland Japan is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Peter Carnell - a freelance tour guide based in northern Nagano – that transports you to rural, regional and the wilds of Japan in pursuit of stories that lie outside the neon hum of Tokyo and golden trimmings of Kyoto. Stories from the Japanese outlands.

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All Episodes

21:36

ENCORE EDIT / Shiga Kogen: Japan's Largest Ski Resort...

Outland Japan ·

2024/09/23

The podcast is currently on a break between Season 3 and Season 4. As promised, during this period I’ll be uploading previous episode or two, beginning with this edit of what was the Episode 13 of the podcast, and the first of Season 2 – Shiga Kogen Ski Resort: Japan’s Largest Ski Resort. In this episode I spoke with two-time Olympian Robel Zemichael about Shiga Kogen Mountain Resort, which lays claim to being both Japan’s largest and highest ski resort. Robel is the manager of Shiga Internat...

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43:26

Norikura: Japan's First Zero Carbon National Park...

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2024/09/09

In Episode 36 of the podcast we head into the North Alps – Japan’s highest mountain range – and onto Norikura. Standing 3026 metres / 9927 feet above sea level, Mount Norikura or Norikuradake is one of the highest peaks in North Alps, a volcanic mountain which straddles the border of Nagano and Gifu Prefectures. It is here, in the village below the mountain, that we travel to meet Ogawa Yui, Community Manager of Norikura Zero Labo – a program pushing Norikura toward being Japan’s first carbon...

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47:27

Shiga Kogen Highlands: A UNESCO Biosphere Reserve...

Outland Japan ·

2024/08/26

Episode 35 of the podcast takes us to Shiga Kogen Highlands in Nagano Prefecture. Declared a UNESCO Biopshere Reserve in 1980, Shiga Kogen is an alpine landscape which includes major peaks such as Mount Shiga and Mount Kusatsu-Shirane – one of Japan’s most active volcanoes – renowned for its biodiversity, wetlands and distinct seasonal beauty. In this episode I speak with Yokota Shinji – a talented landscape and nature photographer who regularly accompanies guests into the alpine landsca...

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44:40

From Dream to Reality: Owning Your Own Ski Lodge in...

Outland Japan ·

2024/08/12

This is the second half of Episode 34 of the podcast, my chat with Dan Solo of Snowball Japan. Originally from Australia, Dan and his wife Andy first travelled to Japan more than 20 years ago and fell in love with life in the snow country. They set themselves to one day run their own ski lodge, a dream that came to fruition when they opened Snowball Chalet in Madarao, followed soon after by Snowman Apartments. Since that time, Dan and Andy have taken on more properties in Madarao, the connect...

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49:47

From Dream to Reality: Owning Your Own Ski Lodge in...

Outland Japan ·

2024/08/05

In Episode 34 of the podcast we head to Madarao Mountain Resort in Nagano to speak with Dan Solo of Snowball Japan. Originally from Australia, Dan and his wife Andy first travelled to Japan more than 20 years ago and fell in love with life in the snow country. They set themselves to one day run their own ski lodge, a dream that came to fruition when they opened Snowball Chalet in Madarao, followed soon after by Snowman Apartments. Since that time, Dan and Andy have taken on more properties in...

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41:00

Kamikochi: A Snow Country Stories Japan Travel Guide

Outland Japan ·

2024/07/22

Episode of 33 of the podcast takes us into Japan’s highest mountain range and into the beautiful alpine valley of Kamikochi. Part of the wider Chubu Sangaku National Park, Kamikochi is a 16 kilometre / 10 mile valley which follows the beautiful Azusa River and bookended by two famous mountains – Mount Hotaka and Yakedake. With an average elevation of around 1400 metres / 4593 feet, the valley is known for its outstanding beauty, pristine ecosystem and multiple mountain peaks. Open to the publ...

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49:12

Namahage: They're Coming for the Children, with Dr...

Outland Japan ·

2024/07/08

Episode 32 of the podcast takes us to the north of Japan, into the snow country of Akita Prefecture and onto Oga Peninsula. Jutting out from the Japanese main island and into the Sea of Japan, Oga Peninsula is wild and beautiful, a place of rustic villages and lurking wonders; and it is here, in Oga that we encounter the fearsome ‘Namahage’ – mythical ogre-like creatures that emerge from the forested mountains every New Year, to raid village homes and terrorise the children inside. The Namaha...

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45:44

The Artist is in Residence: Design, Gastronomy & New...

Outland Japan ·

2024/06/24

In Episode 31 of the podcast we head to Akakura Onsen in Myoko Kogen to speak with design maker Liam Mugavin. Originally for Australia, Liam is the cofounder of A.I.R. Myoko – a ski in, ski out chalet which combines design, gastronomy and other artisanal influences to offer a different type of experience when it comes to ski accommodation in Japan. Liam’s background and continued work as a designer maker underpin the concept of chalet he operates, along with his business partner and othe...

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40:45

Oze National Park with Outdoor Guide Iida Taka /...

Outland Japan ·

2024/06/10

In Episode 30 of the podcast I speak with outdoor guide Iida Taka about Oze National Park. Straddling four prefectures of the snow country – Gunma, Niigata, Fukushima and Tochigi – Oze National Park is relatively small at 373 squared kilometres however its smaller size is in fact one of its attractions. Known for its lakes, wetlands, moors and marshes, the park is ringed by mountains ascending over 2000 metres with areas of dense forest. As such, visitors to Oze can enjoy varied environments ...

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38:41

The Sake, Sushi & Story of a Snow Country Port City...

Outland Japan ·

2024/05/27

In Episode 29 of the podcast we return to Niigata Prefecture and onto Niigata City to speak with Jenya Yuss. Jenya works for Edge of Niigata, a travel company based in Niigata City and operating tours and experiences in the city and wider prefecture. As such she’s an ideal person to introduce to the story and the reasons to visit Niigata.When Japanese think about the snow country, Niigata is one of the first prefectures to spring to mind. Subject to very heavy snowfall, Niigata is synonymous ...

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42:18

Capturing the Landscapes & Seasons of the Snow...

Outland Japan ·

2024/05/13

In Episode 28 of the podcast I speak with Mark Davis, a Tokyo-based landscape photographer whose work focuses on the natural environments of Japan. Mark’s photography takes him into many areas of regional Japan with a particular interest in the snow country and its varied seasons. As such, his photography tells a more complete story of the snow country, and Japan in general, in revealing the transient of beauty of spring, summer and autumn in addition to its celebrated winter.Originally from ...

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43:30

Tsuruoka, Yamagata: Japan's Best Food Destination,...

Outland Japan ·

2024/04/29

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34:27

Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route: A Snow Country Stories...

Outland Japan ·

2024/04/15

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43:30

Daisetsuzan: Japan's Largest National Park with...

Outland Japan ·

2024/04/01

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2:14

Announcement: Season 3 of Snow Country Stories Japan...

Outland Japan ·

2024/03/18

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22:03

Bonus Episode: Talking Spring in the Snow Country on...

Outland Japan ·

2024/03/04

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42:11

Hakkaisan Brewery: Snow-Aged Sake & Beer from Powder...

Outland Japan ·

2024/02/19

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42:08

The God Bears of Northern Japan with David Laichtman...

Outland Japan ·

2024/02/05

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49:40

Finding, Fixing & Furnishing a Home in the Snow...

Outland Japan ·

2024/01/22

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38:58

The Hidden Histories of Nagano City: A Snow Country...

Outland Japan ·

2024/01/08

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