by Jason Nieling and Paul Bresin
<p>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.</p>
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April 21, 2025
<p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Japan is home to a variety of fascinating — and sometimes terrifying — bugs and insects, from summer’s singing cicadas to giant hornets and everything in between. Join Jason and Paul as they dive into the world of Japan’s bugs—both the beloved and the infamous!</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Topics Covered:</strong></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Cultural Significance</strong></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Famous Bugs: </strong>Cicadas — Giant Hornets — Fireflies — Stag Beetles — Rhinoceros Beetles — Silkworms</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Seasonal Bugs: </strong>Butterflies — Dragonflies — Crickets</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Common Pests: </strong>Mosquitoes — Cockroaches — Centipedes — Spiders</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><a href="https://discord.gg/7f2NvqD9wg"><strong>Join our Discord community!</strong></a></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SightseeingJapanPodcast"><strong>Become a member on Patreon!</strong></a></p>
April 7, 2025
<p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Japan offers a wide range of unique experiences, from cherry blossom viewing and high-speed train rides to exploring ancient temples and sampling the local cuisine. Join Jason and Paul as they rate and discuss some common experiences that visitors are likely to have in Japan!</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Topics Covered:</strong></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Konbini</strong></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Temples and Shrines</strong></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Hanami</strong></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Maid Cafes</strong></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Hiking</strong></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Eating</strong></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Shopping</strong></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Shinkansen</strong></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Arcades</strong></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Japanese Gardens</strong></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><a href="https://discord.gg/7f2NvqD9wg"><strong>Join our Discord community!</strong></a></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SightseeingJapanPodcast"><strong>Become a member on Patreon!</strong></a></p>
December 23, 2024
<p>Jason and Paul recently returned home from a trip to Japan. Join them as they discuss their itinerary and recount their third week of sightseeing!</p><p><strong>Topics Covered:</strong></p><p><strong>Kamikochi</strong></p><p><strong>Matsumoto: </strong>Matsumoto Castle — Yabuhara to Narai-juku — Matsumoto City Museum — Nawate Shopping Street — Nakamachi Shopping Street — Daio Wasabi Farm — Ishii Miso — Agatanomori Park</p><p><strong>Omiya: </strong>Omiya Bonsai Village — The Railway Museum</p><p><strong>Tokyo: </strong>Shibuya Parco — Rainbow Karaoke Shibuya — THE MUSIC BAR -CAVE SHIBUYA- — Mount Takao — Meiji Jingu</p><p><strong>Hakone: </strong>Yama no Chaya — Owakudani — Hakone Checkpoint</p><p><strong>Tokyo:</strong> Denimio — Akihabara</p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/7f2NvqD9wg"><strong>Join our Discord community!</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SightseeingJapanPodcast"><strong>Become a member on Patreon!</strong></a></p>
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