In this episode of the Kyodo News podcast, the hosts delve into a unique tour in Tokyo’s Asakusa called the “tour of lies.” Despite offering completely untrue information to its participants, the tour has gained popularity among tourists. The three hosts, Yamaguchi-san, Peter, and Nakanishi-san discuss the details of a feature article written by Peter about the tour.
The hosts explore the reasons behind the tour’s appeal and share their thoughts on how it came about. They also speculate on why people are drawn to such an unconventional experience. Listeners are invited to join the conversation as they discuss these topics.
Kyodo News is committed to providing English learners with a better understanding of news writing and translation from Japanese to English. While their main focus is on discussing recent articles, they also touch on various other topics during their episodes. Sometimes they go off on tangents unrelated to the news, but they always strive to provide a mix of entertainment and education for those interested in Japanese news and journalism.
In this episode, listeners can expect an engaging and informative discussion on the “tour of lies” in Asakusa as well as updates on other news topics covered in previous episodes.
