Japan Travel and Friends

Shinagawa City is one of Tokyo’s most interesting places to visit. Here, old streets and historical temples and shrines stand encircled by towering high rises.

For the very first time, JT and friends left the podcast studio and embarked on a journey to discover Shinagawa!

Come along on this adventure with us and explore the art, culture, history, local food, and more of this charming ward. We are looking forward to sharing our experiences with you!

Check out this page to find out more about Shinagawa: https://en.japantravel.com/tokyo/shin...

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The guys are joined by JT colleague and New Jerseyite Veronica, to talk about scary Japanese stories, urban legends, and all things Japanese demons... Welcome back!

Welcome back, Friends! Today we are joined by Julie, JT fellow member, to talk about...all things fish in Japan! The guys talk about the main dishes, how fish relates to some very old Japanese traditions and the culture, and some really cool facts about the marine world in Japan. Special delicious product revealed at the end - stay tuned!!

Special Halloween Episode! Anna and Davide are joined by JT dear member Maria to chat about Halloween in Japan, tell scary old stories from Japan, and give you some tips about how to enjoy the Halloween season in Tokyo!

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Here are the timestamps: 

0:00 Teaser 

0:56 Intro 

1:32 Today’s Topic: Halloween in Japan! And Scary Tales 

2:24 How people celebrate Halloween in Japan 

2:43 Shibuya on Halloween 

3:24 Halloween Train in Tokyo 

4:25 Trick or Treating in Japan 

5:02 Halloween at Tokyo Disneyland 

5:30 Halloween Parade in Roppongi, Tokyo 

5:48 How people dress up in Japan for Halloween 

5:58 Where to buy Halloween Costumes in Japan 

7:09 Halloween menus in Cafes 

7:36 Scary Tales of Japan 

7:50 Anna’s Scary Story: Kosuteyama 

8:59 Davide’s Scary Story: Yuki Onna 

11:36 Other Scary Stories of Japan 

12:19 JT&Friends Halloween Plans 

15:04 Haiku Time 

16:16 Wrap-up and Happy Halloween!

The guys are joined by new and friendly JT colleague and New Jerseyite Veronica, to talk about her first impressions upon coming to Japan. You can get used to many aspects of Japanese culture after living in the country for a while, but Veronica today reminded us about how and why Japan is one of the most unique places on earth!

Today the guys discuss the pros and cons of the four season of Japan! Each one offers a lot of beauty and events that are worth experiencing, but some cons may put you off of choosing one instead of the other. If you are planning a trip to Japan but don't know what time of the year to pick to visit, we have you covered on this episode with all the information you need!

Looking for the best TIPS to know about while traveling to Japan? Look no further than today's episode! Given how difficult it can be to navigate the uniqueness of the country, the guys discuss what are some of the most important things to keep in mind in order to have the best experience when visiting Japan for the first time. Money, general manners, best time to visit, all you need to know about public toilets, and much more!

Today Davide and Anna are joined by Lisa, talented Bangkok-based photographer and digital creator with a lot of experience and knowledge about Tokyo's best hangout spots. Lisa and the guys share their most favorite places in Tokyo, and all kinds of tips to enjoy Japan's capital!

EMAIL LISA FOR COLLABS: [email protected]  

Here’s the timestamps below :

0:00 Teaser

0:19 Intro

0:46 Guest Intro - Lisa from Thailand

2:56 Lisa’s love for Japan

5:50 Best spots in Tokyo for photography - Shinjuku

10:04 Tip for stealthy street photography

11:05 Best spots in Tokyo for photography - Shibuya

13:40 Old fashioned neighbourhoods in Tokyo

14:55 Anima related neighbourhood in Tokyo

17:28 Best spots in Tokyo for photography - Kichijoji

19:40 Best Vintage neighborhood in Tokyo - Shimokitazawa

20:38 Best spots in Tokyo for photography - Ueno

23:17 Tokyo Station - tips for how to enjoy the area

25:24 Tokyo Skytree area

26:20 Difficulties and tips about street photography

27:32 Halloween in Shibuya, Tokyo

29:25 Best spots in Tokyo for photography - Asakusa

32:12 Best spots in Tokyo for photography - Yokohama

33:10 Unique spot in Tokyo - Nezu Shrine

35:50 Haiku by none other than Anna!

37:37 Outro

What can you buy with 100yen in Japan? Quite a lot more than you would think! The guys dive into it and talk about the main stores where you can find such prices and some of the most iconic purchases that you can make with 100yen, including a lot of useful ones in case of emergencies such as natural disasters.

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🎥: https://www.instagram.com/zai8izzuddin/  

✂️: https://www.instagram.com/jujumolnar/ 

🎤 Intro and Outro music: https://www.instagram.com/lina.m.u.s.i.c/ 

🎨 Logo artist: https://ludovicogeronazzoportfolio.portfoliobox.net  

🍶Learn about Sake: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHFuFtESTC5NNlCVmCOeteQ   

Here’s the timestamps below :   

0:00 Teaser 

0:16 Intro 

0:43 Topic Intro - best 100yen purchases  

5:57 Main 100yen stores in Japan 

8:00 What you can buy at 100yen stores like DAISO 

13:40 Useful type items at 100yen stores 

15:17 Emergencies and items you need while in Japan 

17:44 Natural disasters in Japan 

22:24 Japan’s best Emergency and Survival Kit 

25:55 Japan and The Ring of Fire 

28:20 Emergency protocols in Japan 

30:34 Japan and its relationship with nature and natural disasters 

31:38 Haiku by Kyoshi Takahama 

33:34 Outro  

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Today the guys are joined by Runa, fellow Japanese JT member and expert on Ikebana - the art of flower arrangement - and Tea Ceremony, two of the most respected arts of Japan. Runa takes us on a journey to explore these very old traditions, explaining their meaning and giving actual demonstrations. You're in for a treat!!  

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Tea ceremony (Urasenke): http://www.urasenke.or.jp/texte/index.html   

Ikebana (Ohara school of Ikebana): https://ikebanahq.org/ikebana-schools/ohara https://www.ohararyu.or.jp/   

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Anna: https://www.instagram.com/pinkos_pitch/

Luca: https://www.instagram.com/luca_traveljapan/    

Davide: https://www.instagram.com/dddddavide/   

🎥: https://www.instagram.com/zai8izzuddin/  

✂️: https://www.instagram.com/jujumolnar/ 

🎤 Intro and Outro music: https://www.instagram.com/lina.m.u.s.i.c/ 

🎨 Logo artist: https://ludovicogeronazzoportfolio.portfoliobox.net  

🍶Learn about Sake: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHFuFtESTC5NNlCVmCOeteQ   

Here’s the timestamps below :   

0:00 Teaser 

0:19 Intro 

0:46 Topic and Guest Intro - Ikebana and Tea Ceremony from expert Runa 

4:30 Meaning behind Ikebana and Tea Ceremony  

6:15 Ikebana Styles and Schools 

7:42 Ikebana Flower Arrangement Demonstration 

13:02 Ikebana representing your mental state 

14:34 What you can learn from Ikebana (Nature) 

16:00 Ikebana forms depending on the occasion 

16:50 Duration of an Ikebana arrangement 

18:46 Tea ceremony demo 

19:53 Tea ceremony instruments 

22:44 Matcha tea making 

23:42 Japanese etiquette - how to drink tea 

26:02 Social importance of Ikebana and Tea ceremony  

27:44 Ikebana Overseas Schools 

28:24 Ikebana lessons for foreign visitors in Japan 

29:29 Matcha tart made by Anna! 

30:12 Tea ceremony gratitude phrase 

31:53 Outro  

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