Distant Tourists Podcast: Recent Episodes

Thomas Gilroy and Robert Gomez

In this Podcast we select one of the forty-seven prefectures in Japan and we talk about it. Take a journey with us as we look at famous places, food, activities and history of each prefecture.

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This week we're talking about Chiba! This prefecture is where many tourists first land at when they enter the country. That being said the different kinds of activities certainly create an unusual vibe.

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This week we're stopping by Aichi prefecture. Join us as we talk about the city of Nagoya, Lego, and also the Beatles

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This week we're taking a look at Kagoshima! Join us as we get unusually deep into geology, talk about Japanese bull fighting culture, and even explore a small part of World War 2 Japanese History.

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https://www.kagoshima-kankou.com/for/

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In this episode we take a trip to one of Japan's first capitals, Nara. Take a trip with us as we discuss the rich history about the capital and the Todaiji Temple.

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This week we explore one of Japan's least visited prefecture. The prefecture has a variety of environments that range from massive sand dunes to lush forests. Take a step off the beaten path with us in this episode!

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In this episode we take a look at Osaka. There is a lot of history revolving around the castle and amazing street food. We hope you enjoy the history and attractions as much as we do!

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In this episode we take another look at Ehime, Japan. This prefecture is full of unique activities and locations for everyone. You might be as surprised as we were.

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In this episode we talk about the two vastly different seasons in Japan's northern most island, Hokkaido. Join us this week as talk about the unique experiences you can have depending on what season you decide to travel.

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In this episode we talk about who we are and what we have been up to. We are currently working on episode details and thought we would share about ourselves with everyone before we continue to the next prefecture.

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In this Episode we take a look at a prefecture in the center of Japan, Gifu. Join us as we talk about how this prefecture became such a crucial prefecture in Japan.

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In this Episode we talk about the beautiful prefecture of Kagawa. Join us as we explore the prefectures history, food, famous locations and more. 

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In this episode we interview our friend Saki about Halloween in Japan. We talk about Yokai, haunted houses, famous horror sites in Japan and much more. 

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In this we episode we talk about our favorite periods of japan and talk about how Japan came to have 47 prefectures.

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The first stop in our travels around Japan is Ehime. This prefecture is full of famous sites such as Cat Island, festivals where you fight other people with a shrine, and delicious foods such as mikan or taimeshi!