Our first Shrine spotlight episode!

Today we do a deep dive into the history, function, and meaning of one of Japan's most iconic shrines.

Join us on instagram for a live virtual tour of the shrine on 2020/4/11 !

Spring has sprung!

Yuko-sensei and Micah talk about the Japanese iconic 桜.

Listen for insider tips when for  花見, why 桜 is so beloved in Japan, and more!

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Today we feature the local Kyoto brewery 西陣麦酒 （にしじんばくしゅ) by tasting a couple beers from their selection.

As the craft beer boom gradually makes its way into Japanese culture new breweries are popping up around Kyoto all the time (to our delight!).

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Episode 5 is here!  We talk about drinking culture in Japan.

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To celebrate the coming of spring and Micah's recent purchase, today we talk about the preferred method of transportation in Kyoto: bicycling!

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Today's music spotlight: 「自転車に乗って」 by Never Young Beach

Today's music spotlight - Tricot - "Protage"

Spring is coming soon!

In today's episode, as a continuation of the previous, we list our top 5 favorite things about Kyoto.

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Welcome to the first episode! Self introductions aside, today we share a short interview with an Osaka native and explore what this podcast is all about and what you can expect, breaking down the Japanese along the way.

As it ran a bit longer than expected we will continue with the subject of "Why Kyotopia" in next weeks episode.

Today's Music Showcase: コーヒー・シェーク - Nao Kodama (児玉奈央）

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