It's like your phone, so if you go to Manchester, what do you eat? Well? If you're the Newcastle, what do you eat? Scotland? Like the Haggis. Wow. Hello, welcome to the Broad Japan podcast. Probably the best way of learning about life in Japan without actually being in Japan. I'm your host Chris Broad and we're joined this week, Mario Otero himself. How you doing real trip? Again, I'm back again. He's back again. Unfortunately. Unfortunately, he's in the room. And he's in the book because here it is. The brand new Journey Across Japan book. Pre-order it now. Coming soon. All the adventures of our travels together for 10 years in one book. On a different book. On the this is a fake cover. This is a real cover on the wrong book. This is a dummy copy. We didn't need to tell you that. It's like a... I haven't read this. There's a, what do you call it? A blur in the front here. Yeah. Japan is, I didn't write this. Japan is one of the most popular destinations in the world, with millions flocking there every month to follow the same cookie cutter itinery. But beyond the world trodden tourist trail lies a country made up in 47 unique prefecture. Each one has its own story to tell, shaped by centuries of squabbling lords, impenetrable topography and a fierce

local pride. On his quest to show the world that there's much more Japan than Tokyo and Kyoto,

Chris Mawort has visited all 47 privileges himself. Now a journey across Japan, he takes us with him

on an epicadventure that spans across every corner of the country. A collection of embarrassing stories, practical recommendations and hard learned lessons.

The book shows us just how much each region has to offer, whether it's a signature

dish, a festival or a mildly, terrifying mascot.

And it keeps on going.

But that's the blur.

Terrified mascot.

You're talking about the one in Hokkaido, I guess. I don't know. The bear thing. It might be. Yeah, yeah, yeah. There was also a mascot when we went to Hatchinoray morning market. Or the squid. Yeah, the unofficial squid mascot. That was kind of creepy. Anyway, coming scene, check it out guys. If you want to find places to go in Japan that you've never heard about before

if you want to laugh at my stupidity

or Riotrots

or if you just want

some escapism from

what's horrible here

I can't even look at the news anymore

this is the book for you

Journey Across Japan

out now to pre-order

but Rialfer's here

yeah good good good I've got an idea yes what is it out now to free order. But real food is here. Yeah. Yeah.

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