On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, we're talking about life in rural Saga Prefecture and a new travel experience that allows people to experience some of the wonderful things rual Saga Prefecture has to offer. About Prairie Stuart Wolff Prairie Stuart Wolff is a photographer and writer living in the town of Mirukashi in Saga Prefecture. She runs the blog Cultivated Days and the new tour program Mirukashi Salon. Topics Discussed About Mirukashi in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture About pottery and Karatsu Why Prairie Stuart Wolff moved to Mirukashi in Saga Prefecture About becoming used to life in Japan About learning Japanese On interviewing locals in Japan On cooking and experiencing food in Japan Food in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture About the Cultivated Days website About running travel tours in Japan About Mirukashi Salon About the Mirukashi Salon itineraries The increase and decrease in travelers to Japan Traveling to Saga Prefecture And much more! Support on Patreon & Ko-fi If you enjoy Japan Station and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on Patreon.com. For a minimum pledge of $1 a month you'll get early access to all JapanKyo podcasts, bonus content, and more. And for $3 a month, you'll get access to Japanese Plus Alpha, a podcast produced by me (Tony Vega) that focuses on the Japanese language and all of its fascinating quirks. Also, all pledges get a shout-out on the show and my undying gratitude. Thank you in advance! You can also do a one time donation via Ko-fi. Links, Videos, Etc. To find out more about Prairie, her writing and Mirukahsi Salon, please check out the links below. Don't forget to check out the latest episode of Ichimon Japan. Follow Japankyo on Social Media Full Show Notes Get the full version of show notes at
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