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Published by Tom Fay and Rob Goss
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.
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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.
Tom and Rob discuss where to go, what to do, and how to beat the heat on a summer trip to Japan.
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Observed September 5, 2026. Cached outside the daily freshness window; the positions keep the date they were taken on.
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