The Human Adventure
The Human Adventure
Jake Bushman
Beyond The Surface Of Japan with Miyuki Seguchi
46 minutes Posted Jan 22, 2026 at 7:00 am.
Welcome And Show Intro
Follow, Reviews, And Japan Teaser
Meet Miyuki Seguchi
Childhood Spark For Global Curiosity
Studying In The UK With Little English
First Solo Trip And Italian Hospitality
Lessons In Immersive Travel
From Journalism To Guiding
Why Central Japan Gets Overlooked
Samurai Heritage And Living Craft
Planning Support For First‑Time Visitors
Overtourism, Etiquette, And Trash Culture
Rural Norms, Onsen, And Language Gaps
Mindset Shifts For Deeper Connection
How To Work With Miyuki
Rapid Fire: Food, Places, Habits
Closing, Resources, And Next Week
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Travel gets interesting when you stop speeding past real life. I sat down with Miyuki Seguchi—licensed guide, former journalist, and host of the Japan Experts podcast—to unpack how small cultural details and mindful planning turn a Japan itinerary into a human adventure. From a monolingual childhood in central Japan to studying in the UK and a formative solo trip to Italy, Miyuki shares how early sparks of curiosity became a mission to help travelers connect with people, not just places. We ...