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Hacking the Japan travel experience
Sit back and tune in to another carefully crafted episode of JTS with unconventional tricks and tips inspired from personal experience alone to vastly enhance anyone's independent discovery of Japan!…
Ultimate pre-travel checklist for Japan!
In the age of increasingly ambitious and complex independent travel itineraries, it becomes incredibly easy to mess up your best possible travel plans. Take every scenario into consideration by…
The underrated prefecture right beside Kyoto and Osaka
Be inspired to visit more than one popular destination in Hyogo, a stone’s throw away from Kyoto and Osaka! Support the podcast! Buy me a coffee at Ko-Fi!Kobe-Nada Sake District: Kiku-Masamune Sake…
Around Japan with just a carry-on
Traveling in Japan for weeks at a time while packing just a carry-on: Is it feasible or even possible? Find out on this episode of JTS! Support the podcast! Buy me a coffee at Ko-Fi!Business contact…
The konbini AND Japanese supermarket geek-out episode!
It's time to get you up to speed with the wonderful world of Japanese convenience stores, as well as the relatively low key supermarket offerings. What sets them apart? How do you ask the clerk for a…
[RE-RECORDED] Smart to visit: A sampler escapade on the revitalized coast of Iwate
Dare to head away from the well trodden path and go into coastal Iwate for a different Japan! Find out how we did it on this episode of Japan Travel Smart! Support the podcast! Buy me a coffee at…
[RE-RECORDED] 9 understated Japan survival tips
What is some travel advice applicable to Japan that no one is really bringing up? Find out in this episode! Support the podcast! Buy me a coffee at Ko-Fi!Business contact and listener feedback:…
[RE-RECORDED] My 9 favorite online resources for where to visit and what to do in Japan!
So you’ve decided to do your own travel itinerary planning for your trip to Japan. But where should you start? Here are some websites that will make it easy. Support the podcast! Buy me a coffee at…
An update about upcoming episodes
Support the podcast! Buy me a coffee at Ko-Fi!Business contact and listener feedback: [email protected] X (Twitter) InstagramMusic by Reza Alvin from Pixabay
The easiest way to include Shikoku in ANY Japan Travel plan!
Were you already thinking you'd need to skip Shikoku on a trip around Japan? Think again! I'll tell you how easy it is to include the island region of Shikoku on ANY Japan itinerary.Errata: At 11:08…
Japan forever changed: Thoughts on the state of tourism and travel in Japan
Japan has changed so much ever since we first started visiting. Some of these changes really alter the travel situation for better or for worse! Find out what changes actually affect your visiting…
9 insane tourist traps of Tokyo (and our perfectly sane alternatives)
These Tokyo attractions and experiences are popular, but are they worth it in 2025 and beyond? Be sure to listen in before signing off on that Tokyo travel plan!Business contact and listener…
The well-trodden Nara and the hidden Nara
Nara is not a "day trip". Here's why.Nara Park, Todaiji Temple and Kasuga ShrineHeijo Palace Site, Toshodaiji Temple, Yakushiji TempleImaicho Town, Tanzan Shrine, Hasedera TempleBusiness contact and…
9 more tips for saving money on a Japan trip!
Don’t waste your travel budget on simple mistakes that can be prevented by listening to JTS! We’ve got 9 more ways to stretch your yennies on this episode of the show! Lodging: Minshuku and…
Smart to visit: Northern Tohoku - Aomori and Akita prefectures
We continue our Smart to Visit series by returning to the Tohoku region on one of our most eclectic trip reports yet! It’s time to introduce Aomori and Akita prefectures!Hachinohe-Niida-maru…
Learn from my most egregious mistakes traveling in Japan!
Everyone screws up traveling in Japan. But especially me. Find out more on this episode.Business contact and listener feedback: [email protected] X (Twitter) InstagramMusic by Reza Alvin…
The vast, lush frontier: national parks of Hokkaido
There's an entire world to see just past Sapporo. Get to know about Hokkaido's incredible national park areas on this entry of Japan Travel Smart!New Chitose Airport, Asahikawa Airport , Memanbetsu…
Bike sharing services: super convenient!
Should you actually consider bike sharing services to get around for your Japan trip? What is important to know to get set up to use shared bicycles and what's some important riding advice to bike…
Trendy neighborhoods in western Tokyo
Boldly head out from the busy and crowded tourist areas of Tokyo to find a much more intimate version of the city in western Tokyo! Find out where you can go on this episode of the show!Nakano…
We love Japanese hot springs and onsen culture!
What options de we have at our disposal to experience onsen culture in Japan? How to properly use a shared bathing space without committing faux paux or creating embarrassment for yourself? Find out…
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