Join us as we explore hidden gems of Japan, including the Michinoku Coastal Trail, Tokachi District of Hokkaido, and Shikoku Island’s pilgrimage trails and Iya Valley with Sherry Ott. Along the way we'll hear about why Japan is so different from the rest of Asia and the rest of the world, solo traveler safety in Japan, the Ainu indigenous culture, an introduction to disaster tourism, and we’ll find out many reasons that Sherry says Japan is a country that makes you think.
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- Use code JACKIE5 to save 5% on a trip like the ones mentioned in this episode with OkuJapan.com
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