Japan Travel

Japan Travel is the podcast produced by Japan Travel KK, a Tokyo-based company that runs one of the most comprehensive English-language Japan travel platforms. Hosted by Sebastien Duval, the community director, the show takes an inclusive approach to travel content that is refreshingly uncommon in the Japan podcast space. Episodes address the needs of diverse audiences, including families traveling with young children, vegetarian and vegan visitors navigating a cuisine that can be tricky for plant-based eaters, and wheelchair users looking for accessible experiences. Over 11 episodes, the show featured interviews with residents, tourism professionals, and travelers who brought specialized knowledge about specific regions and activities. The ski industry episode with Nathan Eden, for example, covered not just where to ski but the logistics of getting to Myoko Kogen, what lodging options exist, and how the snow country experience differs from resorts in other countries. The podcast also touched on sustainable and culturally responsible travel practices, reflecting a growing awareness in the industry about how tourism affects local communities. While the show has been on pause since late 2022, the episodes remain valuable because they address questions that most Japan travel content ignores. If you are planning a trip and have specific accessibility needs or dietary restrictions, this podcast provides practical guidance that is genuinely hard to find elsewhere. The backing of Japan Travel KK means the information comes from a team that works in Japanese tourism professionally.