Seeing Japan Differently: Junko & James

The Japan Travel Pros Podcast · Aug 8, 2026 · 55m

James is from Canada. Junko grew up in Osaka. Together they’ve now made three trips to Japan, and each one has been different.

In this episode, we talk about James’s first trip to Japan, what it was like experiencing the country with Junko and her family, and how their travels have changed as they keep coming back.

James shares some of those first-trip moments that stand out, from arriving in Japan and being overwhelmed by Osaka Station to discovering just how hot a Japanese summer can be. We also talk about their wedding in Nara and how returning to Japan has gradually given them more…