“Shojin ryori”, traditional vegetarian (and sometimes vegan) Buddhist cuisine.
Modern Japanese diet
Food allergies (18:29)
Vegan diet (27:58)
Vegetarian diet (45:22)
Religious dietary restrictions (49:57)
Gluten-free diet (53:36)
Keto diet (1:01:42)
General tips
Japan has been slow to open up to tourism since the beginning of the pandemic, but things are starting to change. Join Jason and Paul as they discuss the current tourism situation as well as recent newsworthy events in Japan!
Announcements
Can I go to Japan yet?: Japan Travel subreddit — Japan National Tourism Organization — Kyushu Journeys (travel agency)
Tourism industry
Abe assassination
The idol who married her fan
The man who married Hatsune Miku
Nuclear power in Japan
Listener mail
Join Jason and Paul as they speak with Simon and Moo, the owners and operators of a Kyushu-based travel agency called Kyushu Journeys!
https://www.facebook.com/kyushujourneys
Okunoin, Japan’s largest cemetery, located in the temple town of Koyasan.
Aharen Beach on Tokashiki Island, Okinawa.
A shinkansen (bullet train) station.
A guest room at a ryokan (a traditional Japanese inn).
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…
Manga Cafes/Internet Cafes
Hostels
Capsule Hotels
Business Hotels
Luxury Hotels
Traditional Accommodations: Ryokan (Inn)— Minshuku (Bed and Breakfast) — Shukubo (Temple Lodging)
Love Hotels
How to Book
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.
Main International Airports: Narita Int’l Airport — Haneda Airport
Regional Airports: Kansai Int’l Airport (Osaka) — Chubu Centrair Int’l Airport (Nagoya) — New Chitose Airport (Sapporo) — Naha Airport (Okinawa) — Fukuoka Airport (Kyushu)
History
Narita Int’l Airport: Transportation to/from (Narita Express, JR Sobu Line, Keisei Skyliner, Keisei Limited Express) — Entertainment — Lodging
Haneda Airport: Entertainment — Lodging
Tips: Getting Through Customs — Security — Leaving the Airport
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!
Time of year
Passport
Booking a flight
Booking hotels
Pocket Wifi (Affiliate link)
JR Pass (Affiliate link)
Events
Restaurants
Money
Language
Etiquette
Packing
