Japan Explorer Podcast

We publish a monthly podcast (audio files that you can listen to on your computer or mp3 player) called Japan Explorer. The podcast is about travelling in Japan, with descriptions of our favourite destinations, aspects of travelling in Japan, and some of our favourite places to eat. There is also occasional news about our tours. You can download each episode individually, but perhaps the best way to listen is to subscribe to the podcast in a podcast program such as iTunes.

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Japan Explorer : January 2008
Takayama, a lovely town surrounded bythe central Japan mountains. A rundown of the antique and flea markets of Tokyo and other cities, and Korean food in Osaka.
Links for June podcast
Takayama
Flea/antique markets in Tokyo and Yokohama
Tokyo Weekender guide to flea markets
Flea markets, Japan style
Setagaya Boroichi Flea Market
Antique pottery markets
Tsuruhashi Korean BBQ

Japan Explorer : June 2007
Oze, a stunning wetland area north of Tokyo, as well as all about hiking in Japan, with a brief guide to the main areas. And Nagahama ramen, where to find the best noodles in Fukuoka.
Links for June podcast
Oze
Chozo Goya mountain lodge (Japanese)
Okutama
Daisetsuzan guide
International Adventure Club
International Outdoor Club Kansai
Nagahama ramen

Japan Explorer : April 2007
Nikko, home of the Toshogu shrine and another of Japan’s UNESCO World Heritage sites. Also shukubo, Buddhist pilgrims' lodges open to anyone who would like to experience something of the Buddhist way of life. An interview with Oscar Huygens, expert on Japan’s population of brown bears. Lastly Teyandei, a Japanese-style Izakaya in the Hiroo area of Tokyo
Links for April podcast
Nikko sightseeing map
Nikko Guide
Temple Lodging in Japan (About.com)
shukubo in Kyoto
Soto Zen temples for foreigners in Japan
Komadori sanso on Mount Mitake
Japan Bear Network
Teyandei

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Japan Explorer : March 2007
Shirakawa-go in Gifu Prefecture, famous for its gasshozukuri thatched houses. I talk to Japan traveller Bill Nikolai about Okinawa. Plus ferries, how to get to Japan’s far flung islands saving a little money. Lastly, where to get your fix of Belgian beers, mussels, and fries with mayonnaise in Tokyo.
Links for March podcast
Cherry blossom maps
Shirakawa-go gasshozukuri houses
Japan Airlines guide to Shirakawa-go
Japanese ferries (Japan-Guide.com)
Brussels Belgian bars

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Japan Explorer : February 2007
Takachiho in Miyazaki Prefecture, famous for its yokagura dances and beautiful gorge. Plus how to travel cheaply on Japan's trains and the Ganko sushi chain of restaurants.
Links for February podcast
Miyazaki Prefecture Tourism Information
Takachiho Home Page
About Amaterasu on Wikipedia
Nango-son Kudara Legends
Rail Passes in Japan (Japan-Guide.com)

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Japan Explorer : January 2007
The mystical mountains of Dewa Sanzen in Yamagata Prefecture. I also talk about the easy but exciting sport of snowshoeing. Plus French food in Tokyo.
Links for January podcast
Dewa Sanzan (JNTO)
Saikan (JNTO)
Yamagata Prefecture Tourism Information
Les Brindes

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Japan Explorer : December 2006
The historical town of Obuse in Nagano Prefecture. In the first of two talks about winter sports, I talk about skiing and snowboarding in Japan. Plus okonomiyaki in Tokyo.
Links for December podcast
Obuse
Hokusaikan Museum
Masuichi Brewery (Japanese)
Nagano Prefecture Tourism Information
Ski Japan Guide

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Newsletter : Autumn 2006
Our Autumn 2006 Newsletter for Oxalis Holidays. New tours in Japan, the 2007 schedule for Armenia, plus our destination spotlight for Japan - the town of Tsumago - and Armenia - Tatev.
Links for this podcast
Tsumago village (Japan)
Snow Country tour (Japan)
Shoguns and Samurai tour (Japan)
2007 Armenia tour schedule
Tatev monastery and village (Tatev Foundation)
Tatev monastery on cilicia.com

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Japan Explorer : November 2006
In the second of our monthly podcasts, Matt talks about the sub-tropical island paradise of Yakushima. Plus all about konbini, the ubiquitous convenience stores, and fiery-hot ramen in Osaka.
Links for November's podcast
Konbini-Life
Oden on Wikipedia
Yakushima Guide Association
Accommodation on Yakushima
Kinryu ramen in Osaka

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Japan Explorer : October 2006
In the first of our monthly podcasts, Matt talks about staying in a temple on Mount Koya south of Osaka. Plus all about onsen, Japan's hot spring heaven, and an Ainu restaurant in Tokyo.
Links for October's podcast
Kôyasan Tourist Association and Shukubô Temple Lodging Cooperative
Rera Chise restaurant review on bento.com

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