Travelling to Japan on a budget, and also want to learn fluent Japanese? In this episode I chat to Associate Professor of Applied Linguistics and Language Education, Nathanael Rudolph. Nat and I worked together teaching English in Kyoto, Japan (he still lives in Japan) and he shares some of his insights into how a language learner can become more proficient and why there will always be roles for English Teachers in Japan. As a resident of Japan he also shares his tips on travelling Japan with a family, on a budget, and most importantly, how to ensure you have a diverse and culturally rich, Japanese experience. If you love this podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcasting app. If you want to say hi, then tweet me @jadekinsjackson or send me a message on facebook @travelosophypodcast. If you love learning about random topics, then be sure to check out my other podcast, Jade Talks Stuff. If you’d like bonus episodes and exclusive content like copies of my travel photos, and audio recordings of my poetry then head to www.patreon.com/jadejackson where for a few dollars a month, you can access exclusive content and receive a shoutout on my next podcast episode. Alternatively, if you love sending unique Christmas cards, or you need a special present for someone, then head to www.jadejackson.com.au/shop where you can purchase cards (or canvas art and wall stickers) of any of my incredible travel photos. Enter the code: 29192C to get 30% off all cards before the end of November 2018!. Thanks for listening!