Latest / Real Gaijin — Japan’s Business, Culture & Life Podcast: A podcast about Japan’s economy, work culture, foreign residents, regional revitalization, and the people shaping the country’s future.
▶︎ AMA Podcast (S-02, E-05) with Michelle Lyons, a British inventor and social designer who supports regenerative tourism in Japan
Japan has become one of the most popular destinations for people in their early 20s to 30s. This is due to a combination of affordability, cultural richness, and social media visibility that few other countries can match. A weak yen has lowered the cost of long-haul travel, and efficient transportation, personal safety, and high-quality food make it easy to pack a lot into short trips—an important factor for young travelers with limited vacation time. Meanwhile, anime, fashion, design, gaming, and contemporary art coexist seamlessly with traditional culture, creating highly “shareable”…
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