Adam first visited Japan in the early 1980s, expecting to stay for about a week (ended up staying over a month). More than forty years later, he keeps coming back again & again.

In this episode, Ari sits down with Adam, an alumni client and friend of Japan Travel Pros, to talk about the places, experiences and moments that have made impressions over the years. Our conversation covers historic towns, onsen hot spring baths, Japanese service, department stores, great food, the Nakasendo Trail, Takayama and why Japan continues to inspire curiosity, even after many visits.

Whether you're planning your first trip or thinking about returning, there's plenty here to help shape your own journey.

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Episode Chapters:

(00:00) Intro

(01:42) Adam's Japan Origin Story

(03:55) Japan Then & Now

(09:00) Respect in Japanese Culture

(13:37) Japan's Smaller Towns & Regions

(33:29) Seeking Out Experiences

(39:25) Advice for Travelers

(45:38) Closing

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Music:

Island Travel - by Anonyment

旅ゆけば - by Tinymemory

Investor Night - by Anonyment

(all tracks with Dova Syndrome Music Materials License (dova-s .jp)

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