Japan is home to a variety of fascinating — and sometimes terrifying — bugs and insects, from summer’s singing cicadas to giant hornets and everything in between. Join Jason and Paul as they dive into the world of Japan’s bugs—both the beloved and the infamous!

Topics Covered:

Cultural Significance

Famous Bugs: Cicadas — Giant Hornets — Fireflies — Stag Beetles — Rhinoceros Beetles — Silkworms

Seasonal Bugs: Butterflies — Dragonflies — Crickets

Common Pests: Mosquitoes — Cockroaches — Centipedes — Spiders

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Japan offers a wide range of unique experiences, from cherry blossom viewing and high-speed train rides to exploring ancient temples and sampling the local cuisine. Join Jason and Paul as they rate and discuss some common experiences that visitors are likely to have in Japan!

Topics Covered:

Konbini

Temples and Shrines

Hanami

Maid Cafes

Hiking

Eating

Shopping

Shinkansen

Arcades

Japanese Gardens

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Jason and Paul recently returned home from a trip to Japan. Join them as they discuss their itinerary and recount their third week of sightseeing!

Topics Covered:

Kamikochi

Matsumoto: Matsumoto Castle — Yabuhara to Narai-juku — Matsumoto City Museum — Nawate Shopping Street — Nakamachi Shopping Street — Daio Wasabi Farm — Ishii Miso — Agatanomori Park

Omiya: Omiya Bonsai Village — The Railway Museum

Tokyo: Shibuya Parco — Rainbow Karaoke Shibuya — THE MUSIC BAR -CAVE SHIBUYA- — Mount Takao — Meiji Jingu

Hakone: Yama no Chaya — Owakudani — Hakone Checkpoint

Tokyo: Denimio — Akihabara

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