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Japan Travel Smart is a biweekly podcast all about the joy of travel through Japan far and wide, from the perspective of a frequent traveler who just can’t get enough of the place that does it best.
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- 1 weeks ago32 min
More than a city: Introducing the prefecture of Kyoto (No AI)
Kyoto is more than a city. Let's dare to head out from the crowded city attractions and reach a new frontier of Kyoto on this episode of JTS! Support the podcast! Buy me a coffee at Ko-Fi!Featured on this episode:-Uji-Byodo-in Temple -Uji Tea Houses-Ujigami Shrine -The Nintendo Museum-Enryakuji Temple -Amanohashidate-Kyoto Tango Railway-MaizuruBusiness contact and listener feedback: japantravelsmart@gmail.com X (Twitter) InstagramMusic by Reza Alvin from Pixabay
- Oct 11, 202621 min
A routine perfected: The day you arrive in Japan
Your first day in Japan can be surprisingly busy, but we talk about how to take care of everything and put your best foot forward for a successful rest of your trip. Support the podcast! Buy me a coffee at Ko-Fi!Business contact and listener feedback: japantravelsmart@gmail.com X (Twitter) InstagramMusic by Reza Alvin from Pixabay
- Sep 20, 202628 min
Forget Mt. Fuji: Climbing a mountain elsewhere in Japan
Why does Mount Fuji suck to climb, and why might you want to consider literally anywhere else to climb on a trip to Japan? Find out on this towering episode of JTS! Support the podcast! Buy me a coffee at Ko-Fi!Mt. MitsutogeMt. TakaoMt. Inari (Fushimi Inari Taisha)Mt. Misen (Miyajima Island)Togakushi ShrinesMt. KurodakeKotohira-gu (Kompirasan, Mt. Zozu)Yamadera TempleMt. MiharaMt. DaisenBusiness contact and listener feedback: japantravelsmart@gmail.com X (Twitter) InstagramMusic by Reza Alvin from Pixabay
- Aug 31, 202629 min
The two most sacred locations in Japan—visited back-to-back
What are my impressions of the two most important places in the Shinto religion after having visited them back-to-back? I'll let you know if they're worth it on this episode of JTS.-Izumo Taisha in Shimane Prefecture-Ise Jingu in Mie Prefecture Support the podcast! Buy me a coffee at Ko-Fi!Business contact and listener feedback: japantravelsmart@gmail.com X (Twitter) InstagramMusic by Reza Alvin from Pixabay
- Aug 9, 202629 min
Profound solitude: Traveling solo in Japan (and other assorted thoughts)
On this episode, we offer candid commentary about the ups and downs of solo travel in Japan. In addition to that, we note about how the weather affects your impression of places in Japan! We also briefly touch upon about how Japan always manages to throw curve balls at experienced travelers with a laundry list of unexpected situations. Support the podcast! Buy me a coffee at Ko-Fi!Business contact and listener feedback: japantravelsmart@gmail.com X (Twitter) InstagramMusic by Reza Alvin from Pixabay
- Jul 21, 202630 min
9 unsung marvels of Japanese cuisine to try on your visit
This episode exists because there are really popular dishes in Japan that need a bigger international spotlight, including Western-inspired and regional staples. These are my 9 picks for food you ought to try in Japan! Support the podcast! Buy me a coffee at Ko-Fi!Business contact and listener feedback: japantravelsmart@gmail.com X (Twitter) InstagramMusic by Reza Alvin from Pixabay
- Jul 5, 202636 min
Tokyo as I enjoy it
This time around, I finally decide to cover Tokyo without going into the obvious. Actually, we are throwing out the guidebook for this one, because it's all about how I personally approach the city! Support the podcast! Buy me a coffee at Ko-Fi!Business contact and listener feedback: japantravelsmart@gmail.com X (Twitter) InstagramMusic by Reza Alvin from Pixabay
- Jun 9, 202630 min
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! Support the podcast! Buy me a coffee at Ko-Fi!Business contact and listener feedback: japantravelsmart@gmail.com X (Twitter) InstagramMusic by Reza Alvin from Pixabay
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