Japan Travel Podcast with Yuki Tanaka

Yuki explores the shifting light of Kenrokuen, visits the Nishi Chaya district, and reflects on the practicalities of settling into Kanazawa as summer fades into early autumn. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Japan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Japan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 42 of Japan Travel Podcast with Yuki Tanaka. Yuki Tanaka is in Kanazawa, Japan. Places in this episode: Higashi Chaya District, Asano River, D.T. Suzuki Museum, Kanazawa Castle Park, Nonstop Coffee Stand & Roastery, Kenrokuen Garden, Kotoji Lantern, Nishi Chaya District. Covered: Kenrokuen Garden visit, Kanazaya dining costs, Nishi Chaya district exploration, Residency practicalities, Kanazawa Night Museum preview. Chapters:00:00 Asano River04:00 Higashi Chaya District06:58 Teramachi District A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #KanazawaTravel #KenrokuenGarden #JapanAutumn #NishChayaDistrict #GoldLeafCity #KanazawaFood #DTSuzukiMuseum #OmichoMarket #JapanSeaCoast #TravelJapan2026 #IshikawaPrefecture #SlowTravelJapan #CulturalHeritage #JapaneseGardens #KanazawaNightMuseum #SamuraiDistrict #TempleTown #BudgetTravelJapan https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/japan/

Day seven in Kanazawa as the September heat finally breaks. Yuki explores Kenrokuen in early autumn light, navigates the city's practical residency tasks, and prepares for the upcoming Night Museum festival. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Japan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Japan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 41 of Japan Travel Podcast with Yuki Tanaka. Yuki Tanaka is in Kanazawa, Japan. Places in this episode: Kenrokuen Garden, Omicho Market, Uogashi Shokudo Central Market, Higashi Chaya District, Nonstop Coffee Stand & Roastery, Katamachi, Nagamachi District, Hokuriku Bank. Covered: Kenrokuen Garden visit, Omicho Market dining, Residency registration tasks, Kanazawa Night Museum preview, Apartment hunting updates, Local coffee culture. Chapters:00:00 Katamachi02:38 Omicho Market04:47 Nonstop Coffee Stand & Roastery06:54 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art08:50 Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #KanazawaTravel #KenrokuenGarden #OmichoMarket #JapanLife #HigashiChaya #KagaCuisine #KanazawaNightMuseum #GoldLeafCraft #IshikawaPrefecture #AutumnInJapan #SlowTravel #LivingInJapan #JapaneseHistory #UrbanExploration #FoodieJapan #CultureAndArt #TravelTips #JapanSeaCoast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/japan/

Yuki explores Kanazawa as early autumn rain sets in, visiting Kenrokuen Garden, the D.T. Suzuki Museum, and an izakaya in Katamachi, while reflecting on residency and the upcoming Night Museum festival. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Japan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Japan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 40 of Japan Travel Podcast with Yuki Tanaka. Yuki Tanaka is in Kanazawa, Japan. Places in this episode: Kenrokuen Garden, D.T. Suzuki Museum, Nagamachi Samurai District, Higashi Chaya District, Katamachi, Korinbo, 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Omicho Market. Covered: Kanazawa Daily Life, Residency Practicalities, Cultural Sites, Local Dining, Seasonal Weather, Apartment Hunt Update. Chapters:00:00 Asano-dori03:20 Kanazawa05:54 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art08:28 Omicho Market A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #KanazawaTravel #JapanAutumn #KenrokuenGarden #NightMuseumKanazawa #DTsuzukiMuseum #KanazawaFood #KatamachiIzakaya #LivingInJapan #ExpatLife #JapaneseCulture #GoldLeafCraft #HokurikuRegion #RainyDayVibes #ZenPhilosophy #JapaneseArchitecture #SoloTravelJapan #TravelTips #KanazawaGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/japan/

Yuki walks the rain-slicked streets of Higashi Chaya, visits Kenrokuen Garden in the soft autumn light, and reflects on the quiet rhythm of life in Kanazawa as September deepens. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Japan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Japan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 39 of Japan Travel Podcast with Yuki Tanaka. Yuki Tanaka is in Kanazawa, Japan. Places in this episode: Higashi Chaya District, Curio Espresso and Vintage Design Café, Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa Castle Park, Omicho Market, 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Katamachi district, D.T. Suzuki Museum. Covered: Kanazawa daily life, Kenrokuen Garden visit, Omicho Market dining, Cost of living analysis, Art and museums, Apartment hunt update. Chapters:00:00 Higashi Chaya District03:15 Kanazawa Castle Park06:42 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art09:45 D.T. Suzuki Museum A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #KanazawaTravel #KenrokuenGarden #JapanAutumn2026 #HigashiChayaDistrict #OmichoMarket #DTCuriousMuseum #KanazawaFood #JapanSeaCoast #TravelPodcast #LivingInJapan #JapaneseArchitecture #ZenPhilosophy #RainyDayWalk #KanazawaCafe #GoldLeafCraft #MaedaClanHistory #IshikawaPrefecture #SlowTravelJapan https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/japan/

Yuki navigates a rainy September morning in Kanazawa, visiting Kenrokuen Garden and Omicho Market. She reflects on the city's affordability, the Maeda clan's legacy, and the quiet rhythm of early autumn. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Japan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Japan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 38 of Japan Travel Podcast with Yuki Tanaka. Yuki Tanaka is in Kanazawa, Japan. Places in this episode: Higashi Chaya District, Kenrokuen Garden, Omicho Market, Uogashi Shokudo Central Market, D.T. Suzuki Museum, Asano River, Kanazawa Gold Leaf Museum, Katamachi. Covered: Kenrokuen Garden visit, Omicho Market dining, Kanazawa cost of living, Gold leaf craftsmanship, Apartment hunting update, Rainy day atmosphere. Chapters:00:00 Asano River01:50 Omicho Market05:42 Kanazawa Gold Leaf Museum08:04 Nonstop Coffee Stand & Roastery A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kanazawa #JapanTravel #KenrokuenGarden #OmichoMarket #GoldLeaf #KagaCuisine #RainyDayInJapan #SlowTravel #JapaneseGardens #FoodieInJapan #KanazawaLife #AutumnInJapan #TravelOnABudget #ZenMuseum #ChayaDistrict #CoffeeCulture #MaedaClan #HiddenJapan https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/japan/

Yuki explores Kanazawa on a rainy day two, taking the loop bus to Kenrokuen garden, eating kaisendon at Omicho Market, and visiting the D.T. Suzuki Museum, while reflecting on the city's affordability and atmosphere. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Japan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Japan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 37 of Japan Travel Podcast with Yuki Tanaka. Yuki Tanaka is in Kanazawa, Japan. Places in this episode: Kenrokuen Garden, Omicho Market, Uogashi Shokudo Central Market, Nonstop Coffee Stand & Roastery, D.T. Suzuki Museum, Higashi Chaya District, 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art. Covered: Kanazawa daily life, Rainy day itinerary, Local food and markets, Cost of living analysis, Zen philosophy and museums, Apartment hunting updates. Chapters:00:00 Kanazawa01:48 Cafe03:38 Omicho Market05:39 D.T. Suzuki Museum07:12 Market08:47 Higashi Chaya District A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #KanazawaTravel #KenrokuenGarden #OmichoMarket #JapanSeaFood #RainyDayInJapan #DTZukyuMuseum #KanazawaCafe #JapanTravelTips #BudgetTravelJapan #AutumnInKanazawa #JapaneseCulture #ZenPhilosophy #LocalLifeJapan #TravelPodcast #WanderlustJapan #SlowTravel #JapanFoodie #KanazawaGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/japan/

Yuki settles into her new Kanazawa flat on a drizzly September morning, navigating the city's loop bus system, visiting Kenrokuen before the crowds arrive, and reflecting on the quiet cost of living in a city that survived the war. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Japan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Japan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 36 of Japan Travel Podcast with Yuki Tanaka. Yuki Tanaka is in Kanazawa, Japan. Places in this episode: Kenrokuen Garden, Higashi Chaya District, Omicho Market, D.T. Suzuki Museum, Nonstop Coffee Stand & Roastery, Curio Espresso and Vintage Design Café, Uogashi Shokudo Central Market, Sai River. Covered: Kanazawa transportation costs, Omicho Market dining, Kenrokuen garden visit, City life and residency, Local coffee culture, September weather in Kanazawa. Chapters:00:00 Nonstop Coffee Stand & Roastery01:40 Kanazawa03:28 Higashi Chaya District06:09 Curio Espresso and Vintage Design Café08:35 Sai River A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #KanazawaTravel #JapanSeaCoast #KenrokuenGarden #OmichoMarket #JapaneseFoodie #AutumnInJapan #KanazawaLife #JapanTravelTips #HigashiChaya #DTsuzukiMuseum #LoopBusKanazawa #KaisendonBowl #JapanResidency #TravelOnABudget #IshikawaPrefecture #SlowTravelJapan #CoffeeCultureJP #UrbanExploration https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/japan/

Arriving in Kanazawa after a long drive from Wajima, Yuki settles into her new flat, explores the Higashi Chaya district in the rain, and reflects on the shift from summer heat to early autumn comfort. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Japan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Japan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 35 of Japan Travel Podcast with Yuki Tanaka. Yuki Tanaka is in Kanazawa, Japan. Places in this episode: Wajima, Higashi Chaya District, Asano River, Nonstop Coffee Stand & Roastery, Kenrokuen Garden, Uogashi Shokudo Central Market, Katamachi, Korinbo. Covered: Kanazawa arrival and settling in, Higashi Chaya district walk, Local dining and costs, Weather and seasonal transition, Upcoming cultural events. Chapters:00:00 Kanazawa03:20 Nonstop Coffee Stand & Roastery05:41 Katamachi07:38 Wajima A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #KanazawaTravel #KenrokuenGarden #JapanSeaCoast #HigashiChayaDistrict #Kaisendon #GoldLeafCity #EarlyAutumnInJapan #NonStopCoffee #UogashiShokudo #MaedaClanHistory #KanazawaLife #JapanTravelPodcast #YukiTanaka #IshikawaPrefecture #SlowTravelJapan #UNESCOMuseums #RainyDayInKanazawa #NewHomeJapan https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/japan/

On my last full day in Wajima, I walk the rebuilt morning market one more time, visit the Shiroyone terraces in the heavy rain, and sit with the quiet reality of leaving a town that is slowly putting itself back together. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Japan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Japan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 34 of Japan Travel Podcast with Yuki Tanaka. Yuki Tanaka is in Wajima, Japan. Places in this episode: Wajima Morning Market, Wajima Nuri Kaikan, Hosi bosi coffee, Shiroyone Senmaida, Juzo Shrine, Wajima Museum of Lacquer Art, Mebuki. Covered: Wajima Morning Market, Shiroyone Senmaida, Lacquerware Culture, Cost of Living, Earthquake Recovery, Local Dining. Chapters:00:00 Wajima Morning Market02:19 Wajima Nuri Kaikan04:35 Shiroyone Senmaida06:27 Wajima Museum of Lacquer Art07:59 Field A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #WajimaTravel #NotoPeninsula #WajimaNuri #JapanSeaCoast #EarthquakeRecovery #ShiroyoneSenmaida #JapaneseCrafts #RuralJapanLife #TravelPodcast #IshikawaPrefecture #MorningMarket #LacquerwareArt #SustainableTravel #JapanAutumn2026 #FoodieJapan #ResilienceStory #HiddenJapan #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/japan/

On my final full day in Wajima, I walk the rebuilt streets, visit the lacquerware hall, and reflect on what it means to leave a place that is both healing and holding you. A look at costs, community, and the quiet dignity of recovery. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Japan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Japan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 33 of Japan Travel Podcast with Yuki Tanaka. Yuki Tanaka is in Wajima, Japan. Places in this episode: Shiroyone Senmaida, Wajima Nuri Kaikan, Wajima Morning Market, Hosi bosi coffee, Sosogi Tokikuni-ke Mansions, SMOCO Cafe, Guesthouse Umenoya. Covered: Wajima lacquerware culture, Shiroyone Senmaida terraces, Temporary morning market, Cost of living in rural Japan, Administrative tasks for residents, Reflections on departure. Chapters:00:00 Shiroyone Senmaida02:26 Wajima Nuri Kaikan04:36 Museum06:56 Market08:28 Guesthouse Umenoya A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #WajimaTravel #NotoPeninsula #JapanSeaCoast #LacquerwareCraft #ShiroyoneSenmaida #RuralJapanLife #EarthquakeRecovery #JapaneseFoodCulture #MinshukuStay #SlowTravelJapan #IshikawaPrefecture #TraditionalCrafts #AutumnInJapan #CostOfLivingJapan #NotoFishingTown #HiddenGemJapan #TravelJournal #YukiTanakaPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/japan/

Day seven in Wajima brings the smell of charcoal and the quiet rhythm of rebuilding. I visit the temporary morning market, taste fresh seafood, and walk through streets where the past and present are being carefully joined together. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Japan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Japan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 32 of Japan Travel Podcast with Yuki Tanaka. Yuki Tanaka is in Wajima, Japan. Places in this episode: Power City Temporary Market, Wajima Lacquerware Hall, Wajima Museum of Lacquer Art, Sosogi Coastal Road, Tokikuni-ke Mansions, zawa coffee, Hananoma, Wajima Kiriko Art Museum. Covered: Temporary Morning Market, Wajima-nuri Lacquerware, Local Dining Costs, Town Rebuilding Narrative, Cafe Culture in Rural Japan, Practical Residency Details. Chapters:00:00 Market02:41 Wajima Lacquerware Hall05:43 Zawa coffee08:57 Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #WajimaTravel #NotoPeninsula #WajimaNuri #JapanSeaCoast #IshikawaPrefecture #LacquerwareArt #MorningMarketJapan #PostDisasterRecovery #SlowTravelJapan #NotoFoodScene #TraditionalCrafts #AutumnInJapan #HiddenGemsJapan #ResilientCommunities #JapaneseIslands #TravelOnABudget #CulturalHeritage #WajimaLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/japan/

On day six in Wajima, Yuki visits the resurrected morning market, reflects on the town's recovery, and considers the cost of living and attention. She also explores the art of Wajima-nuri lacquerware and the practicalities of settling in a rebuilding community. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Japan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Japan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 31 of Japan Travel Podcast with Yuki Tanaka. Yuki Tanaka is in Wajima, Japan. Places in this episode: Wajima Morning Market, Wajima Museum of Lacquer Art, Hosi bosi coffee, Mebuki, Wajima Lacquerware Hall, Hegurajima, Asaichi-dori. Covered: Wajima morning market, Wajima-nuri lacquerware, Cost of living in Wajima, Earthquake recovery, Local seafood and dining, Practical residency and travel. Chapters:00:00 Asaichi-dori01:16 Market stall bustle02:44 Wajima Museum of Lacquer Art04:14 Hosi bosi coffee05:40 Bus interior, low rumble07:02 Mebuki09:08 Hegurajima A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Wajima #WajimaTravel #WajimaMorningMarket #WajimaLacquerware #NotoPeninsula #JapanTravel #JapanAfterEarthquake #Kaisendon #SeafoodBowl #WajimaNuri #JapanRecovery #SlowTravel #JapanSeaCoast #WajimaMuseum #LacquerArt #JapanVisa #JapanLiving #TravelJapan2026 https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/japan/

Yuki spends a rainy day on the Noto coast, visiting the Sosogi sea cliffs and the Tokikuni-ke mansions, then learns the story of the Ama divers of Hegurajima. She reflects on the cost of work, tradition, and the quiet resilience of Wajima as she considers what 'home' might mean. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Japan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Japan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 30 of Japan Travel Podcast with Yuki Tanaka. Yuki Tanaka is in Wajima, Japan. Places in this episode: Kami Tokikuni-ke, Shimo Tokikuni-ke, Sosogi, Madoiwa, Fukugaana, Hegurajima, Wajima Kobo Nagaya, Hosi bosi coffee. Covered: Local history and heritage, Coastal scenery and nature, Local cuisine and dining, Cost of living and economy, Post-disaster rebuilding and community resilience, Practical travel and ferry information. Chapters:00:00 Sosogi01:17 Kami Tokikuni-ke05:08 Small restaurant interior08:25 Hegurajima A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Wajima #NotoPeninsula #Ishikawa #Sosogi #Tokikunike #Hegurajima #AmaDivers #SeaOfJapan #JapanTravel #WajimaNuri #EarthquakeRecovery #RuralJapan #CoastalWalk #JapanSeaCoast #SlowTravel #LocalsGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/japan/

Yuki visits the temporary Wajima Morning Market at Power City, watches town life return, and reflects on rebuilding, the cost of living, and the lasting draw of the Japan Sea coast. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Japan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Japan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 29 of Japan Travel Podcast with Yuki Tanaka. Yuki Tanaka is in Wajima, Japan. Places in this episode: Power City Wajima Wai Plaza, Mebuki, Wajima-nuri Kaikan, Wajima Kobo Nagaya, Juzo Shrine, Iroha Bridge, Asaichi-dori. Covered: Morning market pop-up and rebuilding, Wajima living costs and vacancy, Lacquerware craft and economy, Earthquake recovery and community narratives, Local seafood and dining, Town consolidation and empty schools. Chapters:00:00 Power City Wajima Wai Plaza01:21 Asaichi-dori03:25 Iroha Bridge04:59 Wajima-nuri Kaikan06:03 Wajima Kobo Nagaya07:00 Footbath water07:56 Izakaya interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Wajima #NotoPeninsula #WajimaMorningMarket #WajimaLacquer #JapanTravel #JapanCoast #SeafoodBowl #Kaisendon #EarthquakeRecovery #NotoTravel #Lacquerware #Ishikawa #SustainableTravel #SlowTravel #JapanSea #WajimaKiriko #LivingInJapan #RuralJapan https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/japan/

On a rainy day in Wajima, Yuki drives south to the terraced rice fields of Shiroyone Senmaida, visits a small lacquer workshop, and reflects on the cost of rebuilding and the quiet persistence of a coastal town. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Japan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Japan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 28 of Japan Travel Podcast with Yuki Tanaka. Yuki Tanaka is in Wajima, Japan. Places in this episode: Shiroyone Senmaida, Mebuki, GO NAGAI Wonderland Museum, Wajima Marine Town, Guesthouse Umenoya. Covered: Shiroyone Senmaida terraces, Lacquerware craft and repair, Wajima morning market pop-up, Local food: kaisendon, iwagaki oyster, Cost of living and craft, Earthquake recovery and community resilience. Chapters:00:00 Rain on car roof, highway00:45 Shiroyone Senmaida03:06 Workshop interior, wood, lacquer04:44 Mebuki06:20 Wajima Marine Town08:07 Museum interior, crowd09:02 GO NAGAI Wonderland Museum A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Wajima #ShiroyoneSenmaida #NotoPeninsula #WajimaNuri #Lacquerware #JapanTravel #Ishikawa #JapanSea #TerracedRiceFields #EarthquakeRecovery #Kaisendon #GoNagai #SlowTravel #RuralJapan #WajimaMorningMarket #JapanSummer https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/japan/

On a rainy second day in Wajima, Yuki explores the lacquer workshops along the Asaichi-dori, watches a craftsman repair a bowl with gold, and reflects on the town's patient recovery from the 2024 earthquake. She also visits the temporary morning market and considers what it means to live in a place that is still becoming. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Japan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Japan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 27 of Japan Travel Podcast with Yuki Tanaka. Yuki Tanaka is in Wajima, Japan. Places in this episode: Asaichi-dori, Wajima Kobo Nagaya, Power City Wajima Wai Plaza, Juzo Shrine, SMOCO café, Wajima port, Izakaya near the harbour. Covered: Lacquerware craft and repair, Wajima morning market temporary situation, Local food: oysters, kaisendon, nodoguro, Cost of living and rent in Wajima, Earthquake recovery and community resilience. Chapters:00:00 Asaichi-dori01:49 Wajima Kobo Nagaya03:52 Juzo Shrine06:26 Temple interior07:34 Port08:41 Izakaya near the harbour09:51 Night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Wajima #WajimaLacquer #NotoPeninsula #JapanTravel #SlowTravel #WajimaMorningMarket #Kaisendon #Nodoguro #EarthquakeRecovery #Craftsmanship #Ishikawa #JapanSeaCoast #RainyDayJapan #TravelPodcast #JapanAfterQuake #WajimaKobo #Chinkin #Senmaida https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/japan/

Yuki drives from Takayama to the Japan Sea coast, arriving in Wajima on the final day of the Taisai lantern festival. She explores the lacquerware halls, the temporary morning market, and reflects on the town's slow rebuilding after the 2024 earthquake. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Japan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Japan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 26 of Japan Travel Podcast with Yuki Tanaka. Yuki Tanaka is in Wajima, Japan. Places in this episode: Takayama, Noto Peninsula, Toyama Bay, Anamizu, Kanazawa, Wajima Lacquerware Hall, Wajima Museum of Lacquer Art, Mebuki. Covered: arrival in Wajima and first impressions, Wajima Taisai kiriko lantern festival final night, lacquerware craft visit to Wajima Lacquerware Hall and Urushi Art Museum, morning market temporary relocation and rebuilding, local seafood: kaisendon and Noto fugu, cost of living and rent in Wajima. Chapters:00:00 Takayama02:45 Wajima05:42 Asaichi-dori07:17 Juzo Shrine08:40 Izakaya interior, charcoal grill10:01 Shiroyone Senmaida11:29 Wajima Marine Town A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Wajima #Noto #Ishikawa #JapanTravel #WajimaTaisai #KirikoFestival #WajimaNuri #Lacquerware #MorningMarket #JapanSeaCoast #NotoRecovery #Kaisendon #WajimaFood #Chinkin #Senmaida #SlowTravel #JapanAfterEarthquake #SummerInJapan https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/japan/

On her final full day in Takayama, Yuki wanders the quiet old town, visits a wind chime shrine, enjoys a last Hida beef dinner, and reflects on the cost of staying versus moving on. She also checks on banking details and the practicalities of making Takayama a base. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Japan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Japan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 25 of Japan Travel Podcast with Yuki Tanaka. Yuki Tanaka is in Takayama, Japan. Places in this episode: Miyagawa Morning Market, Sanmachi, Takayama Jinya, Utsuke, Higashiyama Walking Course, Hida Kokubunji Temple, Nakabashi Bridge, Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine. Covered: Takayama old town and morning market, Takayama Jinya and temple walk, Local food: hoba miso, okonomiyaki, sake, Practical banking for foreign residents, Cost of living in Takayama, Farewell to Takayama and autumn festival anticipation. Chapters:00:00 Miyagawa Morning Market02:05 Takayama Jinya04:03 Juroku Bank Takayama05:54 Hida Kokubunji Temple07:33 Utsuke08:27 Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Takayama #Gifu #JapanTravel #HidaBeef #HobaMiso #SakeBrewery #MorningMarket #HigashiyamaWalk #KokubunjiTemple #NakabashiBridge #WindChimeFestival #Okonomiyaki #Izakaya #JapanLiving #SlowTravel #TakayamaMatsuri #JapanAutumn https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/japan/

On her final full day in Takayama, Yuki visits the Miyagawa morning market at its quietest, stops by a favourite sake brewery, and reflects on the month's heat finally breaking as she considers what it means to leave a place that almost became home. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Japan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Japan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 24 of Japan Travel Podcast with Yuki Tanaka. Yuki Tanaka is in Takayama, Japan. Places in this episode: Miyagawa Morning Market, Sanmachi district, Hida Kokubunji Temple, Center4Hamburgers, EMBER espresso, Sakuramachi, Nakabashi Bridge, Yatai Kaikan. Covered: Morning market routine, Ancient temple and history, Practical cost of living, Local food and cafés, Final reflections on leaving, Autumn festival anticipation. Chapters:00:00 River03:17 Sanmachi district05:26 EMBER espresso06:47 Yatai Kaikan A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Takayama #MiyagawaMorningMarket #HidaKokubunji #HidaBeef #Center4Hamburgers #EMBERespresso #NakabashiBridge #JapanTravel #Gifu #SlowTravel #MorningMarket #TraditionalJapan #RuralJapan #JapaneseSummer #Cicadas #AutumnApproaching #MountainTown #CostOfLivingJapan https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/japan/

On her seventh day in Takayama, Yuki explores the craft of yew-wood carving, savors a Hida beef lunch, and reflects on the true cost of handmade things and the possibility of calling this mountain town home. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Japan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Japan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 23 of Japan Travel Podcast with Yuki Tanaka. Yuki Tanaka is in Takayama, Japan. Places in this episode: Suzuya Restaurant, Café Shadow, Nakabashi Bridge, Hida Kokubunji Temple, Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine, Miyagawa Morning Market. Covered: Woodcarving craft and cost, Hida beef and local food, Temple walk and town history, Apartment costs and living in Takayama, Reflections on summer fading. Chapters:00:00 Quiet room00:38 Workshop03:08 Suzuya Restaurant04:22 Hida Kokubunji Temple05:46 Café Shadow07:06 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Takayama #Hida #Gifu #JapanTravel #TravelJapan #WoodCarving #HidaBeef #TakayamaCraft #SlowTravel #JapanLiving #MountainTown #TraditionalCraft #TempleWalk #JapaneseFood #Ittobori #YewWood #TakayamaRamen https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/japan/

On a light-drizzle evening in Takayama, Yuki walks the summer night illuminations along the Miyagawa river, visits the wind chimes at Sakurayama Hachimangu, and reflects on the town's quiet beauty, the cost of handmade crafts, and the slow fading of summer. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Japan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Japan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 22 of Japan Travel Podcast with Yuki Tanaka. Yuki Tanaka is in Takayama, Japan. Places in this episode: Sanmachi, Miyagawa River, Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine, Nakabashi Bridge, Jinya-mae Market, Sakuramachi, Center4 Hamburgers, Honmachi. Covered: Summer night illuminations, Wind chime festival, Cost of crafts and living, Takayama atmosphere in late August, Local food: ramen, nigiri, burger, Apartment hunting and considering Takayama as a base. Chapters:00:00 Sanmachi01:48 Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine02:45 Sakuramachi04:29 Rain on pavement05:20 Cafe06:09 Center4 Hamburgers07:02 Honmachi A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Takayama #HidaTakayama #NakabashiBridge #WindChimeFestival #SakurayamaHachimangu #JapanTravel #SummerInJapan #EveningWalk #JapaneseCrafts #Woodcarving #HidaBeef #TravelJapan #SlowTravel #MountainTown #LateSummer #JapanNights #Riverside #GifuPrefecture https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/japan/

Yuki spends a quiet day in Takayama, visiting the craft workshops of Sakuramachi, watching the evening illuminations at the shrine and riverside, and reflecting on the cost of handmade things and the city's fading summer. She also offers practical advice on logging into Japanese banking and the cost of local crafts. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Japan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Japan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 21 of Japan Travel Podcast with Yuki Tanaka. Yuki Tanaka is in Takayama, Japan. Places in this episode: Sakuramachi, Miyagawa river, Nakabashi Bridge, Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine, Center4 Hamburgers, Falò Coffee Brewers, Honmachi, Hida no Sato. Covered: Hida woodcraft tradition and cost, Evening illuminations and wind chimes, Cost of living in Takayama, Japanese banking for residents, Local food: burger and izakaya, Reflections on summer fading. Chapters:00:00 Sakuramachi01:46 Hida no Sato03:20 Nakabashi Bridge05:03 Honmachi06:19 Bank branch07:53 Quiet street at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Takayama #HidaTakayama #JapanTravel #GifuPrefecture #WindChimeFestival #SummerInJapan #JapaneseCrafts #IchiiIttobori #Woodcarving #NakabashiBridge #SakurayamaShrine #JapanAlps #SlowTravel #JapaneseIzakaya #CostOfLivingJapan #TakayamaMatsuri https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/japan/

On a drizzly day in Takayama, Yuki wanders the Miyagawa and Jinya-mae morning markets, grazes on Hida beef and hoba miso, watches a woodcarver at work, and reflects on the quiet luxury of a slow, rainy day. She also digs into the practical costs of a day in this mountain town. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Japan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Japan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 20 of Japan Travel Podcast with Yuki Tanaka. Yuki Tanaka is in Takayama, Japan. Places in this episode: Miyagawa Morning Market, Jinya-mae Market, Takayama Jinya, Sanmachi, Sakuramachi, Tori Coffee, Yoshijima House, Nakabashi Bridge. Covered: Morning markets, Local food: hoba miso, Hida beef, Woodcarving craft, Cost of living and travel, Rainy day activities, Museums and historic houses. Chapters:00:00 Miyagawa Morning Market01:28 Jinya-mae Market02:18 Sanmachi03:19 Workshop04:04 Sakuramachi05:45 Honmachi A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Takayama #JapanTravel #Gifu #MorningMarket #HobaMiso #HidaBeef #YoshijimaHouse #TakayamaJinya #IchiiIttobori #RainyDayJapan #SlowTravel #JapanLiving #HidaRegion #NakabashiBridge #KugunoFestival #JapanPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/japan/

On a rainy third day in Takayama, Yuki visits the Hida Takayama Retro Museum, watches a woodcarver at work in Sakuramachi, and reflects on Hida's craft traditions, the cost of handmade things, and the quiet tension between tourism and the town's living culture. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Japan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Japan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 19 of Japan Travel Podcast with Yuki Tanaka. Yuki Tanaka is in Takayama, Japan. Places in this episode: Hida Takayama Retro Museum, Sakuramachi, Falò Coffee Brewers, Hida Kokubunji, Higashiyama Walking Course, Nakabashi Bridge, Takayama Ouan Hotel (mentioned), Hida no Sato (mentioned). Covered: Hida woodcarving tradition, Hida Takayama Retro Museum, Rainy day activities, Cost of crafts, Higashiyama temple walk, Local food: ramen and Hida beef. Chapters:00:00 Rain on tiled roof00:56 Hida Takayama Retro Museum02:38 Sakuramachi04:45 Hida Kokubunji06:41 Higashiyama Walking Course07:43 Falò Coffee Brewers09:24 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #HidaTakayama #TakayamaGifu #JapanTravel #WoodCarving #HidaCrafts #RainyDayJapan #SlowTravel #JapanAlps #TakayamaRamen #Izakaya #HigashiyamaCourse #HidaBeef #Yakiniku #LocalCraft #RetroMuseum #GifuPrefecture #JapanCulture #OldTownJapan https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/japan/

Yuki spends her second day in Takayama following the sound of wind chimes, exploring the morning markets, and visiting the Hida Folk Village. She reflects on slow living, the cost of a modest life in the mountains, and what it means to feel settled. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Japan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Japan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 18 of Japan Travel Podcast with Yuki Tanaka. Yuki Tanaka is in Takayama, Japan. Places in this episode: Miyagawa Morning Market, Jinya-mae Morning Market, Takayama Jinya, Falò Coffee Brewers, Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine, Takayama Yatai Kaikan, Funasaka Sake Brewery, Hida no Sato (Hida Folk Village). Covered: Morning markets, Hida Folk Village, Wind chime festival, Cost of living, Local food, Slow travel reflections. Chapters:00:00 Quiet room00:52 Takayama Jinya02:33 Falò Coffee Brewers03:45 Takayama Yatai Kaikan05:34 Street07:58 Hida Takayama Retro Museum10:27 Night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Takayama #Gifu #JapanTravel #SlowLiving #MorningMarket #Hida #HidaNoSato #WindChimes #Furin #HobaMiso #TakaharaRamen #JapanAlps #YataiKaikan #JapaneseCrafts #SakuraYama #MiyagawaRiver #TravelJapan https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/japan/

Yuki arrives in Takayama after the drive from Karuizawa, wanders the Edo-era old town, savors Hida beef and local sake, and starts settling into a highland rhythm before the autumn festival. Practical notes on morning markets, local costs, and the town's quiet appeal. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Japan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Japan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 17 of Japan Travel Podcast with Yuki Tanaka. Yuki Tanaka is in Takayama, Japan. Places in this episode: Nohi Bus Terminal, Honmachi, Miyagawa, Nakabashi Bridge, Okonomiyaki and Teppan Hida Utsuke, Hida Kokubunji, Miyagawa Morning Market, Jinya-mae Morning Market. Covered: Settling in and local costs, Morning markets and street food, Edo-era old town and sake, Wind chime festival and festival floats, Local dishes and where to eat, Practical notes on apartment rent. Chapters:00:00 Nohi Bus Terminal01:15 Miyagawa03:21 Hida Kokubunji06:14 Sakurayama Hachimangu07:44 Kuguno09:04 Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TakayamaTravel #HidaTakayama #JapanTravel #GifuPrefecture #MorningMarket #HidaBeef #SakeBrewery #WindChimes #FestivalFloats #SlowTravel #JapanLiving #MountainTown #JapaneseSummer #NakabashiBridge #HidaCrafts #TakayamaEats https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/japan/

Yuki spends her final day in Karuizawa cycling through drizzle, visiting the Dragonfly Footbath, and reflecting on the town's quiet luxury before heading to the Japan Sea coast. A meditation on slow living, the costs of a resort stay, and the art of leaving. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Japan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Japan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 16 of Japan Travel Podcast with Yuki Tanaka. Yuki Tanaka is in Karuizawa, Japan. Places in this episode: Hoshino, Harunire Terrace, Bakery & Restaurant Sawamura Kyukaruizawa, Old Karuizawa Ginza Street, Mikado Coffee, Shaw Memorial Church, Sonmin-Shokudo, Shin-Karuizawa. Covered: Last day in Karuizawa, Dragonfly Footbath, Cost of resort living, Slow travel reflections, Leaving for Japan Sea coast. Chapters:00:00 Karuizawa03:05 Harunire Terrace04:26 Shaw Memorial Church05:39 Shin-Karuizawa07:01 Quiet room08:28 Rain on roof A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Karuizawa #JapanTravel #SlowTravel #Nagano #SummerInJapan #Onsen #ForestBathing #Soba #TravelPodcast #JapanDiaries #RainyDay #BikeTrip #ResortTown #HarunireTerrace #DragonflyFootbath #JapaneseAlps https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/japan/

Yuki spends her last full day in Karuizawa cycling through light rain, visiting the Karuizawa New Art Museum's Shin China Pulse and the Hoshino area's Dragonfly Footbath, and reflecting on the cost of a slow life and the future pull of the Japan Sea coast. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Japan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Japan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 15 of Japan Travel Podcast with Yuki Tanaka. Yuki Tanaka is in Karuizawa, Japan. Places in this episode: Kyu-Karuizawa Ginza, Shaw Memorial Church, Mikado Coffee, Harunire Terrace, Dragonfly Footbath, Tombo-no-Yu, Karuizawa New Art Museum, Sawamura Roastery. Covered: Rainy day activities, Art museums, Cost of living, Slow living reflections, Travel transition, Local food and drink. Chapters:00:00 Quiet room with rain01:01 Mikado Coffee04:59 Karuizawa New Art Museum06:44 Sawamura Roastery08:22 Mampei Hotel A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Karuizawa #JapanTravel #SlowLiving #RainyDay #JapaneseArt #Onsen #Footbath #JapanSummer #TravelJapan #KaruizawaGuide #JapanResort #HoshinoArea #MampeiHotel #JapanSea #TravelPodcast #HighlandRetreat https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/japan/

On day seven in Karuizawa, Yuki rents a bicycle and rides through the rain to the old Ginza street, reflects on the town's summer villa history, and enjoys a quiet soba lunch. She also shares practical tips on cycling in the rain, the cost of living in a resort town, and the search for a long-term apartment. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Japan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Japan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 14 of Japan Travel Podcast with Yuki Tanaka. Yuki Tanaka is in Karuizawa, Japan. Places in this episode: Karuizawa Station, Kyukaruizawa Ginza-dori, Shaw Memorial Church, Mikado Coffee, Mampei Hotel, Harunire Terrace, Tombo-no-Yu, Karuizawa T-SITE. Covered: Bicycle rental and cycling in Karuizawa, Old Karuizawa Ginza street in the rain, Soba lunch at Harunire Terrace, Cost of living and rent in Karuizawa, Karuizawa T-SITE and coffee, Reflections on slow living and rain. Chapters:00:00 Shaw Memorial Church02:52 Mikado Coffee04:26 Harunire Terrace06:11 Tombo-no-Yu07:52 Forest, rain, bird call09:29 Quiet room, rain on window A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Karuizawa #JapanTravel #Nagano #RainyDay #CyclingJapan #HarunireTerrace #OldKaruizawa #MampeiHotel #TomboNoYu #KaruizawaTravel #SlowLiving #SummerInJapan #MountainDay #JapanOnsen #JapanVisa https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/japan/

On a rainy summer day in Karuizawa, Yuki finds peace at the Dragonfly Footbath, explores the Hoshino area's forest trails, and reflects on the town's history, the cost of slow living, and the quiet luxury of doing nothing at all. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Japan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Japan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 13 of Japan Travel Podcast with Yuki Tanaka. Yuki Tanaka is in Karuizawa, Japan. Places in this episode: Hoshino Onsen Tombo-no-Yu, Dragonfly Footbath, Harunire Terrace, Mount Asama, Onioshidashi Park, Old Karuizawa Ginza Street, Mikado Coffee, Karuizawa Station. Covered: Rainy day activities in Karuizawa, Hoshino area and Dragonfly Footbath, Cost of living and resort prices, Karuizawa resort history, Reflections on slow living and the Japan Sea coast, Local food and coffee. Chapters:00:00 Karuizawa01:13 Harunire Terrace02:42 L'ibisco04:15 Sonmin-Shokudo05:54 Shopping street with mild bustle09:27 GOOD AFTERNOON A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Karuizawa #JapanTravel #KaruizawaRain #DragonflyFootbath #HoshinoOnsen #JapanOnsen #SlowLiving #MountainEscape #JapanAlps #KaruizawaSoba #SoftServe #MikadoCoffee #JapanHistory #ResortTown #NatureWalk #RainyDayInJapan #TravelJapan https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/japan/

On a rainy day in Karuizawa, Yuki explores the new T-SITE complex, visits the Karuizawa New Art Museum's contemporary Chinese art show, and enjoys a mushroom-themed lunch. She reflects on the town's evolution, the cost of resort living, and the simple pleasure of a slow, rainy day. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Japan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Japan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 12 of Japan Travel Podcast with Yuki Tanaka. Yuki Tanaka is in Karuizawa, Japan. Places in this episode: Karuizawa T-SITE, Sawamura Roastery, Karuizawa New Art Museum, Harunire Terrace, Sonmin-Shokudo, Dragonfly Footbath, Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza, Shaw Memorial Church. Covered: Rainy day activities in Karuizawa, Karuizawa New Art Museum and Shin China Pulse, Mushroom Menu Fair and local produce, Cost of living and spending in a resort town, Karuizawa's history and evolution as a resort, Onsen and footbath culture, Reflections on slow living and patience. Chapters:00:00 Karuizawa T-SITE01:01 Sawamura Roastery03:44 Dragonfly Footbath04:51 Shaw Memorial Church05:53 Karuizawa Ohga Hall A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Karuizawa #RainyDayJapan #JapanTravel #KaruizawaNewArtMuseum #KaruizawaTsite #MushroomMenuKaruizawa #HarunireTerrace #SobaKaruizawa #DragonflyFootbath #OnsenCulture #JapanArt #ResortTown #NaganoTravel #SlowTravelJapan #JapaneseCuisine #TravelJapan2026 https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/japan/

On Mountain Day in Karuizawa, Yuki explores the Hoshino area's cypress-scented footbath, walks the old Ginza street, and reflects on the town's summer villa history, the quiet art of noticing, and the practical costs of this highland escape. A day of small pleasures and deep calm. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Japan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Japan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 11 of Japan Travel Podcast with Yuki Tanaka. Yuki Tanaka is in Karuizawa, Japan. Places in this episode: Hoshino area, Dragonfly Footbath, Tombo-no-yu, Harunire Terrace, Bakery & Restaurant Sawamura Kyukaruizawa, Old Karuizawa Ginza Street, Mikado Coffee, Shaw Memorial Church. Covered: Mountain Day celebrations, Slow living and resort culture, Local food and drink costs, Summer in Karuizawa, Practical costs of a day in a resort, Natural history of Mount Asama. Chapters:00:00 Hoshino area01:32 Harunire Terrace03:03 Mikado Coffee04:45 Yagasaki Park06:19 Naka-Karuizawa08:03 Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza10:36 Karuizawa Ohga Hall A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Karuizawa #MountainDay #JapanTravel #Nagano #SlowLiving #SummerInJapan #JapanResort #KaruizawaFood #Soba #Onsen #JapaneseSummer #TravelJapan #OffTheBeatenPath #ResortTown #MountAsama #TokyoGetaway #CafeHopping #NatureEscape https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/japan/

On the eve of Mountain Day, Yuki takes the forest path to the Karuizawa Wild Bird Sanctuary at dusk, hoping to spot the resident flying squirrels with the Picchio Wildlife Research Center guides — and reflects on what it means to rest at altitude. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Japan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Japan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 10 of Japan Travel Podcast with Yuki Tanaka. Yuki Tanaka is in Karuizawa, Japan. Places in this episode: Old Karuizawa Ginza Street, Mikado Coffee, Sonmin-Shokudo, Karuizawa New Art Museum, Karuizawa Wild Bird Sanctuary, Picchio Wildlife Research Center, Tokyu Vacations Karuizawa. Covered: Mountain Day holiday, Japanese flying squirrel watching, Karuizawa forest and nature, Resort culture and slow living, Local food and coffee costs. Chapters:00:00 Mikado Coffee00:53 Sonmin-Shokudo03:28 Karuizawa New Art Museum04:33 Counter restaurant interior05:16 Tokyu Vacations Karuizawa A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Karuizawa #MountainDay #JapanTravel #FlyingSquirrel #NightWalk #PicchioCenter #Nagano #JapanNature #SlowTravel #SummerInJapan #WildlifeJapan #KaruizawaForest #YamaNoHi #JapanOnsen #ResortLife #JapanHoliday https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/japan/

On day two in Karuizawa, Yuki explores the Harunire Terrace in the morning quiet, visits a gallery, considers the practicalities of staying longer, and reflects on Mountain Day, local costs, and the town's onsen culture. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Japan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Japan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 9 of Japan Travel Podcast with Yuki Tanaka. Yuki Tanaka is in Karuizawa, Japan. Places in this episode: Harunire Terrace, Hoshino Onsen Tombo-no-Yu, Bakery & Restaurant Sawamura Kyukaruizawa, Sonmin-Shokudo, Hiroshi Senju Museum Karuizawa, Karuizawa T-SITE, Taruhime Shrine. Covered: Harunire Terrace and streamside cafes, Onsen culture and practicalities, Cost of living in Karuizawa vs. Tokyo, Local soba and seasonal food, Rainy day museum visit, Mountain Day holiday anticipation. Chapters:00:00 Quiet room01:18 Harunire Terrace02:46 Hoshino Onsen Tombo-no-Yu04:57 Taruhime Shrine06:37 Sonmin-Shokudo08:09 Art museum09:44 Night city A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Karuizawa #JapanTravel #Nagano #HighlandResort #SummerInJapan #MountainDay #JapanLife #TravelJapan #HarunireTerrace #Onsen #JapaneseCuisine #SlowTravel #JapanVillas #HoshinoArea #TokyoGetaway #JapanNature #TravelGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/japan/

Yuki moves to Karuizawa on Mountain Day weekend, escaping Tokyo's heat for the highland resort. She explores the old Ginza street, cycles forest paths, and reflects on the town's summer villa history and the practical side of settling in. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Japan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Japan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 8 of Japan Travel Podcast with Yuki Tanaka. Yuki Tanaka is in Karuizawa, Japan. Places in this episode: Karuizawa Station, Old Karuizawa Ginza Street, Mikado Coffee, Shaw Memorial Church, Mampei Hotel, Bakery & Restaurant Sawamura Kyukaruizawa, Kumoba Pond, Shiraito Falls. Covered: Karuizawa district exploration, Highland resort culture, Cycling and nature trails, Summer villa history, Museum and arts, Local food and drink, Cost of living and practicalities. Chapters:00:00 Karuizawa Pension Sato02:39 Mampei Hotel04:00 Kumoba Pond05:12 Shiraito Falls06:36 AQUAIGNIS07:51 Art museum09:09 City night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Karuizawa #JapanTravel #SummerInJapan #MountainEscape #Nagano #ShiraitoFalls #KaruizawaGinza #JapanOnsen #SlowLiving #TravelPodcast #JapanSummer #KaruizawaCycling #MountAsama #JapanNature #TokyoHeat #JapanAlps https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/japan/

On the morning of her departure for the Japan Alps, Yuki navigates a rainy final day in Tokyo. She opens a bank account, buys a shinkansen ticket for the Mountain Day escape, shares a meal with the Ando family in Yanaka, and gets a surprising lead on a Koenji apartment, before watching the rain fall over the city one last time. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Japan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Japan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 7 of Japan Travel Podcast with Yuki Tanaka. Yuki Tanaka is in Tokyo, Japan. Places in this episode: Japan Post Bank, Ueno Park, Yanaka, Koenji, Imperial Palace, Shibuya, Sumida River, Asakusa. Covered: banking and finance, apartment hunting progress, local dining and food costs, seasonal rain and heat, planning the mountain escape, community and home-cooked meals. Chapters:00:00 Asakusa01:34 Ueno Park03:39 Koenji04:57 Yanaka06:25 Shibuya07:37 Sumida River08:53 Riverside at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Yanaka #Koenji #TokyoLife #JapanBanking #JapanTravel #TokyoRain #SummerInJapan #MountainDay #JapanAlps #Shinkansen #Teishoku #SumidaRiver #TokyoNeighborhoods #SlowTravel #LivingInJapan #TokyoVlogs #JapanDiaries #MovingToJapan https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/japan/

On her last full day in Tokyo before heading to the mountains, Yuki visits the Tsukiji Outer Market for a sushi breakfast, explores the vintage shops of Koenji, and reflects on the city's rhythms, the cost of living, and the upcoming Mountain Day escape. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Japan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Japan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 6 of Japan Travel Podcast with Yuki Tanaka. Yuki Tanaka is in Tokyo, Japan. Places in this episode: Tsukiji Outer Market, Koenji, Kanda River, Nakano, Senso-ji, Hoppy Street, Sumida River, Tokyo Skytree. Covered: Tsukiji Outer Market, Koenji neighborhood, Apartment hunting, Bon odori attempt, Asakusa evening, Izakaya dinner. Chapters:00:00 City street01:46 Koenji03:20 Kanda River04:47 Senso-ji06:36 Sumida River08:08 Night city A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TsukijiOuterMarket #Kaisendon #Koenji #VintageShopping #KandaRiver #Komorebi #Asakusa #Sensoji #HoppyStreet #Yakitori #TokyoSummer #JapanTravel #TokyoLife #MountainDay #NaganoTrip #BonOdori #Shinkansen #TokyoNights https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/japan/

On day five in Tokyo, Yuki explores the old downtown of Asakusa, enjoys a riverside evening with fireworks practice, and finds a moment of calm at a Meiji Shrine forest. She also gets a lead on a dream apartment in Koenji and plans her escape to the Japan Alps for Mountain Day. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Japan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Japan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 5 of Japan Travel Podcast with Yuki Tanaka. Yuki Tanaka is in Tokyo, Japan. Places in this episode: Asakusa, Senso-ji, Kaminarimon, Nakamise-dori, Sumida River, Azuma-bashi, Fuglen Tokyo, Meiji Jingu. Covered: Asakusa and Senso-ji, Shitamachi atmosphere, Meiji Shrine forest, Coffee culture, Apartment hunting progress, Fireworks and festivals, Summer evening life. Chapters:00:00 Sumida River00:36 Asakusa03:56 Cafe terrace05:39 Meiji Jingu06:34 Shinjuku08:02 Omoide Yokocho09:35 Kuramae A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TokyoJapan #Asakusa #Sensoji #SumidaRiver #MeijiJingu #TokyoFireworks #JapanSummer #TokyoTravel #JapanTrip #TravelJapan #SoloTravelJapan #JapanGuide #TokyoLife #JapanAlps #MountainDay #TokyoCoffee #GyukatsuMotomura #OmoideYokocho https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/japan/

Yuki navigates a rainy Tuesday in Tokyo, exploring Shinjuku's labyrinthine alleys and golden gai, hunting for a long-term apartment in Koenji, and planning an escape to the Japan Alps for Mountain Day. She also reflects on the practical costs of daily life and the rhythm of the city in summer. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Japan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Japan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 4 of Japan Travel Podcast with Yuki Tanaka. Yuki Tanaka is in Tokyo, Japan. Places in this episode: Shinjuku Station, Omoide Yokocho, Golden Gai, Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, Koenji, Gyukatsu Motomura, Saizeriya. Covered: Shinjuku exploration, Apartment hunting, Mountain Day planning, Daily expenses, Rainy day activities, Local dining. Chapters:00:00 Shinjuku Station01:14 Gyukatsu Motomura02:46 Golden Gai04:20 Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building05:49 Cafe terrace07:25 Saizeriya09:12 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TokyoRainyDay #Shinjuku #GoldenGai #OmoideYokocho #GyukatsuMotomura #KoenjiApartment #TokyoObservationDeck #MountainDay #JapanAlps #TokyoSummer #JapanTravel #TokyoLife #RainySeason #BonOdori #YamanoteLine #TokyoMetro #BudgetTokyo https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/japan/

On day three in Tokyo, Yuki handles renewal paperwork, a museum detour, a lost wallet scare, and finds a long-term apartment lead while exploring a rooftop garden in the drizzle. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Japan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Japan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 3 of Japan Travel Podcast with Yuki Tanaka. Yuki Tanaka is in Tokyo, Japan. Places in this episode: Tokyo National Museum, Ueno Park, Yanaka, Shinjuku East Exit Travel Service Center, Shinjuku New South Exit, Koenji, Nakano. Covered: Residence card renewal, Ueno Park and museum, Yanaka neighbourhood, Apartment hunting and rents, Beer garden evening, Bon odori planning. Chapters:00:00 City street00:43 Ueno Park02:04 Shinjuku East Exit Travel Service Center03:21 Yanaka04:57 Koenji06:29 Nakano A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Tokyo #TokyoTravel #TokyoLife #JapanTravel #MovingToJapan #RainyDayTokyo #UenoPark #TokyoNationalMuseum #Yanaka #Taiyaki #Shibuya #BeerGarden #ApartmentHuntingTokyo #Koenji #NakanoBonOdori #SummerInTokyo #ForeignResident #JapanLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/japan/

Day two in Tokyo: Yuki tackles the practicalities of the long-term move — checking out a potential neighborhood, navigating the banking counter, and planning her escape from the August heat. A quieter, deeper look at the city beyond the first-day buzz. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Japan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Japan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 2 of Japan Travel Podcast with Yuki Tanaka. Yuki Tanaka is in Tokyo, Japan. Places in this episode: Shimokitazawa, Fuglen Tokyo, Japan Post Bank, BONGENCOFFEE Ginza, Sumida River, Ginza. Covered: Tokyo neighborhoods, Banking and finance, Food and drink, Festivals and culture, Practicalities of moving, Seasonal experience. Chapters:00:00 City street01:13 Shimokitazawa02:29 Japan Post Bank04:14 City evening05:05 Ginza06:01 City night06:52 Sumida River A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TokyoLife #JapanTravel #MovingToJapan #Shimokitazawa #TokyoApartment #JapanBanking #YuchoGinko #TokyoSummer #AugustInJapan #SumidaRiver #TaikoDrum #JapanCoffee #FuglenTokyo #TokyoNeighborhoods #LivingInJapan #JapanAlps #MountainDay #TokyoDaily #CicadaNoise https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/japan/

Arriving in Tokyo at the height of summer means jet lag, paperwork, and learning to move through a city that hums with heat and festival energy. Yuki Tanaka lands, gets her bearings, and shares the practical first steps of setting up a life here — from ward office registration to the perfect shaved ice. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Japan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Japan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 1 of Japan Travel Podcast with Yuki Tanaka. Yuki Tanaka is in Tokyo, Japan. Places in this episode: Haneda Airport, Narita Airport, Asakusa, Senso-ji Temple, Kaminarimon Gate, Nakamise-dori, Sumida River, Ebisu Station. Covered: Arrival and airports, Residence registration and paperwork, Banking and SIM cards, Tokyo summer survival, Asakusa and Senso-ji temple, Summer festivals (fireworks, bon odori). Chapters:00:00 Airport road01:02 City street02:51 Asakusa05:04 Ebisu Station06:25 Fuglen Tokyo08:33 Shinjuku Gyoen10:04 Tokyo Guest House Ouji Music Lounge A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TokyoSummer #JapanArrival #MovingToJapan #TokyoLife #JapanTravel #TokyoGuide #HanedaAirport #SensojiTemple #Asakusa #JapanVisa #ResidenceCard #JapanBank #SuicaCard #PASMO #TokyoFestivals #SummerInJapan #TokyoEats #JapanMoving https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/japan/