{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/668e9a1650adcd2e71a149d4/697110055393caa8480e36af?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"33. Off The Beaten Path Travel in Japan","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/668e9a1650adcd2e71a149d4/1779305979095-a0f9d8e7-0eb1-4fe5-ad26-59d76af9bf43.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode, I expand on what it means to get off the beaten path in Japan and how you can do so. If you’re wanting to travel solo, with a friend or partner, or your family to Japan this year, avoid the generic and lean into an off the beaten path itinerary.&nbsp;I expand on:</p><p><br></p><p>•Where to go and why traveling outside of the \"Golden Route\" is better for you and supporting Japanese businesses</p><p>•When to go as timing is key</p><p>•What to do and why leaning into your own interests and desires will have an impact on your travel experience</p><p>•Some surprising food facts you might not know about Japan</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Episode referenced:</p><p><a href=\"https://shows.acast.com/soul-wanderer/episodes/66e9f70d286557876452d1e7\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Episode 9 How to Avoid Adding to Overtourism</a></p><p><br></p><p>Book referenced:</p><p><a href=\"             &lt;script src=&quot;https://bookshop.org/widgets.js&quot; data-type=&quot;list&quot; data-list-slug=&quot;travel-sequoia-armstrong&quot;&gt;&lt;/script&gt;           \" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Coffee in Japan by Merry White</a></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Sequoia Armstrong"}