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Sightseeing Japan

Sightseeing Japan

Written by: Jason Nieling and Paul Bresin
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Welcome to Sightseeing Japan! Join hosts Jason Nieling and Paul Bresin as they explore the land of the rising sun. New podcast episodes are released every other week covering a range of topics, from geisha to vending machines and everything in between.

2019-2025 Jason Nieling
Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
Episodes
  • 165. Themed Bars
    Jun 1 2026

    Japan’s nightlife is about more than just izakayas and whiskey bars. Join Jason and Paul as they dive into the weird, immersive, and unforgettable world of themed bars in Japan!

    Topics Covered:

    Science Bar INCUBATOR

    Deathmatch in Hell

    8bit Cafe (and Game Bar A-Button)

    Record Bar Analog

    The Whales of August

    Planetarium Bar

    Muscle Girls

    Kiha (Train Bar)

    Kaiju Sakaba Shimbashi

    Axe Throwing Bar

    Hunters Bar

    Taishu Shusen Terumae

    Dogenzaka Church

    Bunny Bars

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • 164. Why is Japan's Crime Rate So Low?
    May 18 2026

    Japan is often cited as having one of the lowest crime rates in the world, but what’s really behind that reputation? Join Jason and Paul as they explore the cultural, social, and systemic factors that help keep crime low in Japan.

    Topics Covered:

    Social Cohesion

    Broken Windows Theory

    Economic Factors

    Legislation

    Koban and Community Policing

    Judicial System

    Underreporting

    Recent Trends

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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • 163. 2026 Trip Recap (Part 3)
    May 4 2026

    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:

    Sendai: Zuihoden — Sendai City Museum — Sendai Castle Ruins — Osaki Hachimangu Shrine — Sendai Mediatheque — Sunmall Ichibancho Shopping Arcade

    Yamagata: Risshakuji (Yamadera) — Zao Onsen

    Matsushima: Ojima — Kanrantei Tea House — Sightseeing Cruise — Zuiganji — Entsuin — Date Masamune Historical Museum — Fukuura Island — Matsushima Retro Museum — Matsushima Fish Market

    Sendai: Earthquake Heritage Arahama Elementary School — Daikannon — Rinnouji — Kirin Beer Factory

    Tokyo: teamLab Planets — Small Worlds — Kokyo Gaien National Garden

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    2 hrs and 7 mins
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