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Ep 142 Japan's lesser-known regions, flights and fuel surcharges & Australia's prettiest national parks
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Rob Goss is a UK-born, Tokyo-based writer who has lived in Japan for almost two decades and authored more than a dozen books about the popular island nation.
His latest book, Another Japan (Gestalten, Sep 2026), with photographer Irwin Wong, looks at community, rejuvenation, and cultural preservation in non-urban Japan.
Here, he talks to us about some of the best lesser-known places to go, and he has some top tips for first-time visitors.
You'll find him at:
https://www.tokyofreelance.com/bio/ https://www.instagram.com/robgosswriter/
The story Kirstie mentioned about Australians still prioritising travel is here
And the village of dolls in Japan which Rob and Kirstie talk about is here.
We also discuss how fuel surcharges are impacting flights, and give you an update on the cruise industry in light of the Middle East conflict, and we have found some of Australia's prettiest national parks that you may have never heard of.
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