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      <image:caption>A pomeranian/chihuahua mix at a pet shop in Kawagoe.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Intense marbling on a piece of Kobe beef.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A shop in Harajuku selling idol merchandise.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Cosmo World, a theme park in Yokohama.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Tokyo as seen from Mori Tower in Roppongi.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Halloween in Shibuya, 2016.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The main hall at Sensoji.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Nori (left) is a type of seaweed often used in sushi or ramen, and when shredded it is called kizami nori (right) which is used as a garnish for things like noodles and rice bowls.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Umi budo, or “sea grapes”, popular in Okinawa.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Sanuki Udon</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Traditional masks for sale in a shop window.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>White miso, a variety that is fermented for a relatively short period of time.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A booth at 1Kara, a new chain that specializes in solo karaoke.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Edo Wonderland</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A life-sized Gundam on display in front of Diver City, a shopping mall in Odaiba, Tokyo.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A SEGA game center near Akihabara Station.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Podcast - 72. The City of Kamakura</image:title>
      <image:caption>The Great Buddha of Kamakura.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The view of Kamakura from Hase-dera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Large eyes and a round face are common attributes of kawaii characters as exemplified by this Pikachu doll at the Pokemon Center in Osaka.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.sightseeingjapanpodcast.com/podcast/69-valentines-day-and-white-day</loc>
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      <image:caption>The town of Kojima is the birthplace of Japan’s denim industry, and their Jeans Street is a neighborhood filled with shops where local denim companies sell their goods.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The pink selvedge ID and inseam on this pair of Momotaro jeans are references to the peach in the Japanese folktale about Momotaro, a.k.a. “peach boy”.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Jeans hanging over Kojima Jeans Street.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Fading on a slubby pair of jeans from Pure Blue Japan.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The leather patch on a pair of Oni Denim jeans.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Kagami mochi, a traditional new year’s decoration.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Yakimochi, a grilled piece of mochi filled with sweet red bean paste.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Tashirojima (a.k.a. Cat Island) off the coast of Ishinomaki, a city in Miyagi Prefecture in the Tohoku region.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A pachinko parlor in Ikebukuro, Tokyo.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The village of Shirakawa-go as seen from the Shiroyama Viewpoint.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Podcast - 64. Shirakawa-go</image:title>
      <image:caption>Furusato, one of the many gassho-zukuri farmhouses where you can stay overnight!</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.sightseeingjapanpodcast.com/podcast/63-2020-tokyo-gubernatorial-election</loc>
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    <loc>https://www.sightseeingjapanpodcast.com/podcast/62-halloween-special-oni-and-tengu</loc>
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    <loc>https://www.sightseeingjapanpodcast.com/podcast/61-tattoos-irezumi</loc>
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    <loc>https://www.sightseeingjapanpodcast.com/podcast/60-folklore</loc>
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      <image:caption>Momotaro (Peach boy), one of the most popular figures in Japanese folklore who is also now the mascot for a denim brand.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.sightseeingjapanpodcast.com/podcast/59-toilets</loc>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d31e18d1abe780001b2653d/1594578289555-1CYADOE8RLX3SGQ6C8VE/IMG_0076.jpg</image:loc>
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      <image:caption>The control panel for a Japanese toilet with a built-in bidet.</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d31e18d1abe780001b2653d/1594576976325-PQZCQ903VI08WWXLCFJQ/2015+Japan-0659.jpg</image:loc>
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      <image:caption>A crowd of hungry cats at Tashirojima, a.k.a. “Cat Island”.</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d31e18d1abe780001b2653d/1594577051124-EU7WRE33T7EWI673NBV0/2019+Japan-1611.jpg</image:loc>
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      <image:caption>A crowd of hungry rabbits at Okunoshima, a.k.a. “Rabbit Island”.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.sightseeingjapanpodcast.com/podcast/57-wasabi</loc>
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      <image:caption>Soba and sushi served with real wasabi that you can grate yourself.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.sightseeingjapanpodcast.com/podcast/56-koi</loc>
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      <image:title>Podcast - 56. Koi</image:title>
      <image:caption>Colorful koi in a pond at Sensoji, a temple in Tokyo.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.sightseeingjapanpodcast.com/podcast/55-kiyomizu-dera</loc>
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      <image:title>Podcast - 55. Kiyomizu-dera</image:title>
      <image:caption>The main hall of Kiyomizu-dera with the city of Kyoto in the distance.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.sightseeingjapanpodcast.com/podcast/announcement-new-schedule</loc>
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    <loc>https://www.sightseeingjapanpodcast.com/podcast/54-kyushu-journeys-interview</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-27</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.sightseeingjapanpodcast.com/podcast/53-funerals-and-cemeteries</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-27</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d31e18d1abe780001b2653d/1592260884705-K052CSWOXESLGPNEPPPK/2019+Japan-2172.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Podcast - 53. Funerals and Cemeteries</image:title>
      <image:caption>Okunoin, the largest cemetery in Japan.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.sightseeingjapanpodcast.com/podcast/52-the-city-of-osaka</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-27</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d31e18d1abe780001b2653d/1591668617812-YCYWBR5HM56Z5AX7J25C/2014+Japan-0627.jpg</image:loc>
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      <image:caption>Osaka Castle.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.sightseeingjapanpodcast.com/podcast/51-cherry-blossoms-sakura</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-27</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d31e18d1abe780001b2653d/0c1d5645-dacc-4f31-876f-1abe0d341642/2023+Japan-6081.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Podcast - 51. Cherry Blossoms (Sakura) - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.sightseeingjapanpodcast.com/podcast/50-manga-and-anime</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-27</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Podcast - 50. Manga and Anime</image:title>
      <image:caption>Akihabara, Tokyo, an area known for its many stores selling manga and anime products.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.sightseeingjapanpodcast.com/podcast/49-themed-restaurants</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-27</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Podcast - 49. Themed Restaurants</image:title>
      <image:caption>The Robot Restaurant in Shinjuku features a show full of lights, robots, lasers, and dancers.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.sightseeingjapanpodcast.com/podcast/48-bonsai</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-27</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Podcast - 48. Bonsai - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.sightseeingjapanpodcast.com/podcast/47-tofu</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-27</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>An example of shojin ryori, traditional Buddhist cuisine that incorporates several different types of tofu.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The warehouse district of Kawagoe is known for these kurazukuri buildings, old merchant warehouses built in a traditional style.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-27</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Luxury chopsticks for sale at a store in Kyoto. These are around $75 USD.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.sightseeingjapanpodcast.com/podcast/44-five-unusual-places</loc>
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    <loc>https://www.sightseeingjapanpodcast.com/podcast/43-fushimi-inari-shrine</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-27</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d31e18d1abe780001b2653d/1586744204181-2ATSOPKFJTYG7EDL8EKX/2016+Japan-1347.jpg</image:loc>
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      <image:caption>The Romon Gate at Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.sightseeingjapanpodcast.com/podcast/42-hot-spring-baths-onsen</loc>
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      <image:caption>This is a private indoor onsen at Jozankei Daiichi Hotel Suizantei, a ryokan in Hokkaido.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.sightseeingjapanpodcast.com/podcast/41-tanuki</loc>
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      <image:title>Podcast - 41. Tanuki</image:title>
      <image:caption>Two tanuki statues in front of a shop at Sapporo’s Tanukikoji Shopping Street.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.sightseeingjapanpodcast.com/podcast/40-ramen</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-27</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Tonkotsu ramen from a shop called Nantsuttei near Shinagawa Station.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.sightseeingjapanpodcast.com/podcast/coronavirus-update</loc>
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      <image:title>Podcast - 38. Drums (Taiko)</image:title>
      <image:caption>A geisha about to begin a taiko performance. The hanging drum is a byou-uchi-daiko and the smaller drum is a shime-daiko.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.sightseeingjapanpodcast.com/podcast/37-the-kyushu-region</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-27</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d31e18d1abe780001b2653d/1581467970784-FUQH5EE5CYYGLQYQCVZD/2019+Japan-0862.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Podcast - 37. The Kyushu Region</image:title>
      <image:caption>Tokashiki-jima, one of the many beautiful islands of Japan’s Kyushu region.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.sightseeingjapanpodcast.com/podcast/36-2020-summer-olympics</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-27</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.sightseeingjapanpodcast.com/podcast/35-origami</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-27</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d31e18d1abe780001b2653d/1579745791397-GPID4975TS5D9DQ3J3J5/IMG_1458.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Podcast - 35. Origami</image:title>
      <image:caption>The most well-known origami model, the paper crane (orizuru).</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.sightseeingjapanpodcast.com/podcast/34-samurai</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-27</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d31e18d1abe780001b2653d/1579745515341-Y47WQLB4VTZX7S2WJH6V/IMG_1672.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Podcast - 34. Samurai</image:title>
      <image:caption>A full set of samurai armor.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.sightseeingjapanpodcast.com/podcast/33-tea</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-27</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Podcast - 33. Tea</image:title>
      <image:caption>Sencha and a cookie served at Daienin, a temple in Koyasan.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.sightseeingjapanpodcast.com/podcast/32-architecture</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-27</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d31e18d1abe780001b2653d/1579744907191-EQRMMVZ1PC5F06E07M7M/2019+Japan-0504.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Podcast - 32. Architecture</image:title>
      <image:caption>This building in Naha, Okinawa displays some of the elements of traditional architecture. Notice the sliding shouji doors, tatami mats on the floor inside, the veranda (engawa), storm shutters, and the construction method that raises the entire building off of the ground.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.sightseeingjapanpodcast.com/podcast/31-the-hokkaido-region</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2024-11-27</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d31e18d1abe780001b2653d/1576462136835-ZAQTX6N759YB1ZYXDEIH/2015+Japan-0920.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Podcast - 31. The Hokkaido Region</image:title>
      <image:caption>Sapporo, Hokkaido Prefecture’s largest city and capital, as seen from the ferris wheel on top of NORBESA, a shopping complex in the Susukino District.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.sightseeingjapanpodcast.com/podcast/30-cosplay-cafes-and-animal-cafes</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2024-11-27</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d31e18d1abe780001b2653d/1580345467276-J4NO01Q6BLMW1BQORX86/Maidreamin%2BEdited.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Podcast - 30. Cosplay Cafes and Animal Cafes</image:title>
      <image:caption>A souvenir photo that Jason received on his visit to Maidreamin, a maid cafe in Akihabara, Tokyo.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Podcast - 30. Cosplay Cafes and Animal Cafes</image:title>
      <image:caption>Cat Cafe Calico, a popular cat cafe in Shinjuku, Tokyo.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.sightseeingjapanpodcast.com/podcast/29-20-travel-tips</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2024-11-27</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.sightseeingjapanpodcast.com/podcast/28-trip-recap-part-2</loc>
    <changefreq>monthly</changefreq>
    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2024-11-27</lastmod>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d31e18d1abe780001b2653d/1576119416308-2DH6SLJHZK2CS3KQYQW5/483AEA61-3DA5-4230-A3DA-37906FFB6D3D.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Podcast - 28. Trip Recap (Part 2)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Okunoin, Japan’s largest cemetery, located in the temple town of Koyasan.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.sightseeingjapanpodcast.com/podcast/27-trip-recap-part-1</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2024-11-27</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d31e18d1abe780001b2653d/1581467859296-BB8WTN59F86KOZ2NGMSN/2019+Japan-0847.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Podcast - 27. Trip Recap (Part 1)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Aharen Beach on Tokashiki Island, Okinawa.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.sightseeingjapanpodcast.com/podcast/gachapon-giveaway</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-27</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d31e18d1abe780001b2653d/1577926650051-1RWC60R32W4MMLBLCG4O/IMG_2986.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Podcast - Gachapon Giveaway!</image:title>
      <image:caption>Some examples of gachapon that can be found in Japan. (These specific gachapon are not included in the giveaway.)</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.sightseeingjapanpodcast.com/podcast/26-bamboo</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-27</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d31e18d1abe780001b2653d/1576118390374-7BGUANXUT0T4KIN61WZV/IMG_1359.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Podcast - 26. Bamboo</image:title>
      <image:caption>A bamboo grove at Hiroshima’s Shukkeien Garden.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.sightseeingjapanpodcast.com/podcast/25-new-year</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2024-11-27</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d31e18d1abe780001b2653d/1575851000655-MX06RJGFVW0M7ZD5F5VP/IMG_1327.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Podcast - 25. New Year</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kagami mochi, one of the many decorations traditionally displayed in the home for New Year.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.sightseeingjapanpodcast.com/podcast/24-christmas</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-27</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d31e18d1abe780001b2653d/1575129385161-AFPKQELPPI6I7FAI1GCE/IMG_1927.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Podcast - 24. Christmas</image:title>
      <image:caption>A Christmas tree at a shopping mall in Hiroshima.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.sightseeingjapanpodcast.com/podcast/23-swords</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2024-11-27</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d31e18d1abe780001b2653d/1572798121045-TPHN0VE80OOPB8RTQ361/IMG_0159.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Podcast - 23. Swords</image:title>
      <image:caption>Decorative Japanese swords for sale at a shop in Kamakura. (Real functional swords are much more expensive)</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.sightseeingjapanpodcast.com/podcast/22-festivals-matsuri</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2024-11-27</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d31e18d1abe780001b2653d/1572797638726-FHCPH0H034DD7VZNW7OW/IMG_0349.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Podcast - 22. Festivals (Matsuri)</image:title>
      <image:caption>An informational panel at the Kawagoe Festival Museum about matsuri floats.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.sightseeingjapanpodcast.com/podcast/21-sushi</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2024-11-27</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d31e18d1abe780001b2653d/1571966805101-OILYW7CO5QM90VHYGDXC/2015%2BJapan-0319.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Podcast - 21. Sushi</image:title>
      <image:caption>Various types of sushi from Daiwa Sushi, a sushi bar at Tsukiji Market in Tokyo.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.sightseeingjapanpodcast.com/podcast/20-kimono</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-27</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d31e18d1abe780001b2653d/1571965047728-OJVB2QCUV969Y35A6H4Z/IMG_1038.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Podcast - 20. Kimono</image:title>
      <image:caption>Girls wearing yukata (a light summer kimono) and zori (a type of traditional footwear) at a temple in Kyoto.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.sightseeingjapanpodcast.com/podcast/19-earthquakes</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-27</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d31e18d1abe780001b2653d/1571963660577-SVODBUXSV0FB01PL827E/IMG_0618.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Podcast - 19. Earthquakes</image:title>
      <image:caption>The remains of a house that was washed away in the tsunami caused by the 2011 Touhoku Earthquake. (Photo taken in Ishinomaki in 2015)</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.sightseeingjapanpodcast.com/podcast/18-castles</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-27</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d31e18d1abe780001b2653d/1571186685854-10T58IGFELBYV6IVMO9H/2016+Japan-1470.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Podcast - 18. Castles</image:title>
      <image:caption>Himeji Castle.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.sightseeingjapanpodcast.com/podcast/17-alcohol</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2024-11-27</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d31e18d1abe780001b2653d/1570576692879-PKXY1GPO0K50Y9FPZS5D/IMG_1305.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Podcast - 17. Alcohol</image:title>
      <image:caption>Strong Zero is a type of drink called chuuhai, which is a portmanteau of “shouchuu” and “highball”. Shouchuu is a Japanese distilled drink.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.sightseeingjapanpodcast.com/podcast/16-ghosts-and-monsters-yrei-and-ykai</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-27</lastmod>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d31e18d1abe780001b2653d/1571883500531-G5IOEQGTQZIZXJJ3U8ZW/IMG_0632.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Podcast - 16. Ghosts and Monsters (Yurei and Yokai)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Paul in Shibuya on Halloween of 2016.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Podcast - 16. Ghosts and Monsters (Yurei and Yokai)</image:title>
      <image:caption>The crowd goes on forever!</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d31e18d1abe780001b2653d/1571883223240-MYHJN2B14OJ1NSK4Z9MD/IMG_0401.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Podcast - 16. Ghosts and Monsters (Yurei and Yokai)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Lots of nice costumes.</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d31e18d1abe780001b2653d/1571883442241-94DWB1XVL8PLT4VTLZUQ/IMG_0395.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Podcast - 16. Ghosts and Monsters (Yurei and Yokai)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Police keeping an eye on things.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.sightseeingjapanpodcast.com/podcast/15-the-japanese-language</loc>
    <changefreq>monthly</changefreq>
    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2024-11-27</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.sightseeingjapanpodcast.com/podcast/14-vending-machines</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2024-11-27</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d31e18d1abe780001b2653d/1570151787842-V761HHVIWRVAZLRYI3KO/2014+Japan-0081.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>Podcast - 14. Vending Machines</image:title>
      <image:caption>A row of vending machines in Ikebukuro, Tokyo.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.sightseeingjapanpodcast.com/podcast/13-japanese-gardens</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-27</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d31e18d1abe780001b2653d/1570151303353-EZTW7E7DJGOKQCEJEAPO/IMG_0921.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Podcast - 13. Japanese Gardens</image:title>
      <image:caption>The moss garden at Gioji, a small temple in Kyoto.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.sightseeingjapanpodcast.com/podcast/12-geisha</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-27</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d31e18d1abe780001b2653d/1568668781125-CQZL72SSH1Q2IF7WO9N8/12%2BGeisha.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Podcast - 12. Geisha</image:title>
      <image:caption>Geisha performing at Kaikaro, a teahouse in Kanazawa.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.sightseeingjapanpodcast.com/podcast/11-sumo</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-27</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d31e18d1abe780001b2653d/1577644591393-HJB7RZ9UPBL1G3WRABDP/IMG_1137.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Podcast - 11. Sumo</image:title>
      <image:caption>A sumo match at a tournament in Fukuoka.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.sightseeingjapanpodcast.com/podcast/10-mount-fuji</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-27</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d31e18d1abe780001b2653d/1568557328749-Z8FSLMF4HRNUB5J1UD4J/10+Mount+Fuji.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Podcast - 10. Mount Fuji</image:title>
      <image:caption>The view of Mount Fuji from the fifth station.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.sightseeingjapanpodcast.com/podcast/9-temples-and-shrines</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2024-11-27</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d31e18d1abe780001b2653d/1568557008643-X9KBM3CO1KWXF8XP9PSD/9+Temples+and+Shrines.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Podcast - 9. Temples and Shrines</image:title>
      <image:caption>Byodoin, a Buddhist temple in Uji, Japan.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.sightseeingjapanpodcast.com/podcast/8-convenience-stores</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-27</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d31e18d1abe780001b2653d/1569289300280-6FWVNG8TFQ44CA1PY6HR/IMG_0983.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Podcast - 8. Convenience Stores</image:title>
      <image:caption>A small sample of the types of foods that can be found at Japanese convenience stores.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.sightseeingjapanpodcast.com/podcast/7-food</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-27</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d31e18d1abe780001b2653d/1568556274091-QPCBSMVI56LO2DJSTTEJ/7+Food.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Podcast - 7. Food</image:title>
      <image:caption>Nigiri sushi from Sushi Bar Yasuda in Tokyo.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.sightseeingjapanpodcast.com/podcast/6-transportation</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-27</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d31e18d1abe780001b2653d/1568555708207-W1N688OBKNZW6RQVAW47/6%2BTransportation.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Podcast - 6. Transportation</image:title>
      <image:caption>A shinkansen (bullet train) station.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.sightseeingjapanpodcast.com/podcast/5-hotels</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-27</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d31e18d1abe780001b2653d/1568555022168-IJW5AKDIWSA294W6BQ7D/5%2BHotels.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Podcast - 5. Hotels</image:title>
      <image:caption>A guest room at a ryokan (a traditional Japanese inn).</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Kani Doraku, a crab restaurant in Osaka’s Dotonbori area.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Shibuya crossing in Tokyo.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Hosts Jason Nieling (left) and Paul Bresin (right).</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Images - Byodoin</image:title>
      <image:caption>Byodoin is a Buddhist temple in the city of Uji. An image of its Phoenix Hall (seen here) is displayed on the ten yen coin.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Images - Byodoin</image:title>
      <image:caption>Byodoin is a Buddhist temple in the city of Uji. An image of its Phoenix Hall (seen here) is displayed on the ten yen coin.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Images - Shibuya</image:title>
      <image:caption>Shibuya crossing at night.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Images - Magome</image:title>
      <image:caption>Magome is a post town on the Nakasendō, an ancient road that connected Kyoto and Edo (Tokyo) in the Edo period. You can still hike the Nakasendō today, and Magome is a popular starting point.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Images - Deer in Nara</image:title>
      <image:caption>One of the many friendly deer that wander around Nara.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Images - Osaka Castle</image:title>
      <image:caption>A beautiful example of Japanese castle architecture.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Images - Ramen</image:title>
      <image:caption>Tonkotsu ramen from a chain restaurant called Ichiran.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Images - Furusato</image:title>
      <image:caption>Furusato is a minshuku (traditional B&amp;B) in Shirakawago.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Images - Cat Island</image:title>
      <image:caption>Tashirojima, an island covered in cats along with some cat buildings.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Images - Tokyo Bay</image:title>
      <image:caption>This is the view of Tokyo Bay from Odaiba.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Images - Takoyaki</image:title>
      <image:caption>Octopus balls, a popular street food.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Images - Gioji</image:title>
      <image:caption>The moss garden at Gioji, a small temple in Arashiyama, Kyoto.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Images - Fujisan</image:title>
      <image:caption>The peak of Mount Fuji as seen from the 5th station, halfway up the mountain.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Images - Victory</image:title>
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      <image:title>Images - Kaiseki Breakfast</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kaiseki is a traditional style of Japanese meal. This photo was taken at Furusato in Shirakawago.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Images - Himeji Castle</image:title>
      <image:caption>Known as the most beautiful castle in Japan.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Images - Uni</image:title>
      <image:caption>Sea urchin found at Omicho Market in Kanazawa.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Images - Shirakawago</image:title>
      <image:caption>Shirakawago is a traditional Japanese village in the mountains of Gifu Prefecture.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Images - Okonomiyaki</image:title>
      <image:caption>A savory Japanese pancake. The word “okonomiyaki” translates to “how you like it”, and you can have it made with any ingredients you like!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Images - Sleeping deer in Nara</image:title>
      <image:caption>The city of Nara is full of friendly deer, one of which is seen here getting some rest.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Images - Ginkakuji</image:title>
      <image:caption>Ginkakuji (Temple of the silver pavilion) is a Zen temple in Kyoto.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Images - Tofukuji</image:title>
      <image:caption>One of the gardens at Tofukuji, a Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Images - Tonkatsu</image:title>
      <image:caption>Tonkatsu is a deep-fried pork cutlet, often served with shredded cabbage.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Images - Fushimi Inari Taisha</image:title>
      <image:caption>This is the main gate of Fushimi Inari Taisha, the head shrine of the kami Inari.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Images - Matcha Soba</image:title>
      <image:caption>These noodles are green because they were made with matcha, a finely ground green tea powder. This was found on the shopping street leading to Byodoin, a temple in Uji.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Images - Tofukuji</image:title>
      <image:caption>One of the gardens at Tofukuji, a Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Images - Udon</image:title>
      <image:caption>Udon noodles at Kiyomizudera, a Buddhist temple in Kyoto.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Images - Nanzenji</image:title>
      <image:caption>Paul enjoying the view from the gate at Nanzenji, a Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>This is a cat.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Images - Mountains</image:title>
      <image:caption>This is the view from Magome, a post town on the Nakasendō, an ancient road connecting Kyoto and Edo (Tokyo).</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Images - Jizō</image:title>
      <image:caption>These are statues of the bodhisatva Jizō, guardian of children. Found at Hasedera, a temple in Kamakura.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Images - Hasedera</image:title>
      <image:caption>A garden at Hasedera, a temple in Kamakura.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Images - Lanterns</image:title>
      <image:caption>This collection of lanterns was found at the Kawagoe Festival Museum (Kawagoe Matsuri Kaikan).</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Images - Fog</image:title>
      <image:caption>Fog settling between the mountains on the edge of Sapporo.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Images - Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden</image:title>
      <image:caption>A huge garden in Tokyo featuring Japanese, English, and French style gardens.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>This was from Sushi Bar Yasuda in Tokyo.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>One of the most famous temples in Kyoto.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Grilled chicken and negi on a stick.</image:caption>
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