Excited to see you guys back at it after such a long break! Will be checking this out tomorrow as my podcast of choice for the workday 🙌

I live in Okinawa, public transport basically doesn't exist. There are no trains (1 monorail down in Naha but that's it) and buses which aren't regular enough or cover enough of the island to be relied on. You NEED a car here or you just never leave home. I do cycle as much as possible but it's super hilly and in summer you'll get heat stroke if you aren't careful.

There is a reason the japanese tourist triangle is tokyo osaka kyoto, those three areas you can get to without needing a car. i grew up in a city but still needed a car so i appreciated the japanese public transport in major cities but still can tell it doesnt go everywhere.

Great first episode, looking forward to the next one(s)!

Mmmm good content. You got my sub. Looking forward to more!!!!

WAY back in 2014. I’ve only been to Hokkaido. Stayed near Sapporo for 2 and a half months. I learned on day 1. In hour 1. When my ex GF picked me up. At night. She explained to me. If She didn’t pick me up. I’d have to sleep at the airport or try and find a hotel. On the drive back. To the apartment we rented. Long Dark roads. Nothing for 5-10 minutes. You’ll see something then nothing for 5-10 minutes. I was like.oh SHIT!! Driving is necessary. Thanks babe for picking me up. ALSO. When I got to the town. I took a bus everywhere. Try learning to read a bus schedule on the fly. Not easy. Or she drove me. On her days off. Wish I had my drivers license now. Or 2 bikes mate 😂 oh and I’m guessing it’s still the same in Hokkaido in 2022.

So happy to see you both back together! 🥰