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© Tom Fay and Rob Goss
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Japan-based travel writers Tom Fay and Rob Goss chat about travel in Japan - from destination guides and cultural deep dives to behind the scenes looks at being travel writers.
Between them, they've written or contributed to more than 50 books on Japan, including Lonely Planet guides, Tom’s book on hiking the Japan Alps and Rob’s recent book, Another Japan, which looks at cultural preservation and regeneration in rural Japan. Tom has also written for the Guardian, Wanderlust and Japan Times, Rob for the BBC, TIME, and various National Geographic titles.
Between them, they've written or contributed to more than 50 books on Japan, including Lonely Planet guides, Tom’s book on hiking the Japan Alps and Rob’s recent book, Another Japan, which looks at cultural preservation and regeneration in rural Japan. Tom has also written for the Guardian, Wanderlust and Japan Times, Rob for the BBC, TIME, and various National Geographic titles.
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One of the four prefectures on Shikoku, Kochi mixes nature, old pilgrimage routes, great food, outdoor activities, and more, yet only attracts 0.2% of inbound visitors to Japan.
This episode is all about bath time, as we discuss onsen and sento bathing, look at bathhouse manners, and remember some of our favourite places in Japan for a soak.
This episode we look at some basic Japan travel manners, from when to be mindful of noise to bathtime rules, plus tips on luggage, connectivity and more.
In this episode we look at the Tohoku region, an area visited by less than 1% of inbound travellers to Japan but home to six prefectures that offer visitors glimpses of rural life, Japanese traditions, laidback cities, and much more.Rob has a new microphone too...although hasn't yet worked out that it needs to be held a constant distance from his mouth...oops at the 6 minute mark.
Tom and Rob discuss Hokkaido, one of Tom's favourite parts of Japan - he's the author of Hokkaido (Bradt Guides). The chat looks at the popular destinations, alternative spots, bears, food, and more.
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