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Episode 4 – Arashiyama, Kyoto’s West Side

admin — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 05:12:14 +0000

In this Savage Japan episode…

Morning Sounds of Kyoto
100 Yen Shop walk through
Arashiyama Sightseeing - Exploring in beautiful Arashiyama on the west side of Kyoto.
Togetsukyo Bridge (Arashiyama)
Hozugawa River & Hiking Trails (Arashiyama)
Arashiyama/Sagano Summit Observation Deck
Topics discussed include Japan Travel Seasons

In episode 4 of the Savage Japan podcast, we start out with some of the sounds I wake up to each morning in Kyoto. Then while running some errands, we venture inside a 100 yen shop before deciding on a whim to take an unplanned bicycle trip to Arashiyama, Kyoto’s famous sightseeing area on the far west side of the city. Also, the best times to visit Japan are discussed during this episode.

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Program Length: 00:33:41

Episode 3 – Kyoto Budo Center

admin — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 02:37:50 +0000

In this Savage Japan episode…

Japanese Kyudo Archery at the Kyoto Budo Center
Kendo (bamboo sword fighting sport)
Short, fun & informative conversation over dinner with my Japanese house mates.

In episode 3 of the Savage Japan podcast, we start off with a walk around the Nijo Castle area before setting off for a nighttime visit to the Kyoto Budo Center. Located just around the corner from the Heian Jingu shrine, the Kyoto Budo Center is a martial arts training facility owned by the city of Kyoto. It is also the site of Butokuden, the oldest martial arts training hall in Japan. This episode wraps up with a dinner conversation at the restaurant 309 The Canteen on Sanjo Dori.

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Program Length: 00:29:30

Episode 2 – Traveling to Japan, CO to Kyoto

admin — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 03:24:56 +0000

In this Savage Japan episode…

Soundseeing Adventures en route from Colorado to Kyoto
Secret Truth about visas and maximum length of stay for US tourists in Japan
Navigating Train Decisions after landing in Japan
Phone Options for visitors to Japan

In episode 2 of the Savage Japan podcast, we travel halfway around the world and make our way to Kyoto via the Haruka Express Train after arriving at the world’s largest airport terminal, Osaka’s Kansai International (KIX). The adventure has begun!

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Program Length: 00:30:58

Episode 1 – Introduction to Savage Japan

admin — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 21:40:19 +0000

In this Savage Japan episode…

What type of content can be expected from this new Japan podcast?
Who is making the Savage Japan podcast and why?
Should you subscribe to Savage Snow or Savage Japan?
This episode also includes a discussion about Kyoto, Asia’s most popular travel destination.

This introductory recording will give you an idea of what to expect in the weeks and months ahead as we explore together in Japan.

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Photo #1 – A Brief Introduction

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Program Length: 00:14:50