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Staying Local in Japan at Rise's House - Part 1
In this episode, the first of a two-part series, Rise-san joins us for a conversation about hospitality, community and a different way of experiencing Japan. Rise-san is the founder of:
Rise's House in Nishio, Aichi Prefecture
Inspired by a serendipitous journey abroad, Rise-san returned to Japan with a vision of creating a place where travelers could connect with local people, businesses and everyday life in his hometown.
In Part 1 of our conversation, we talk about the experiences that shaped his journey, why Nishio has so much more to offer than many visitors realize and how meaningful…
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