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Japan Travel Smart episodes

October 11 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.

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September 20 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!

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Mt. Mitsutoge
Mt. Takao
Mt. Inari (Fushimi Inari Taisha)
Mt. Misen (Miyajima Island)
Togakushi Shrines
Mt. Kurodake
Kotohira-gu (Kompirasan, Mt. Zozu)
Yamadera Temple
Mt. Mihara
Mt. Daisen

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29 min
August 31 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

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August 09 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.

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July 21 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!

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31 min
July 05 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!

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37 min
June 09 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!

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May 17 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 maintaining your own pre-travel checklist! We'll tell you everything to account for on this episode of JTS!

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April 26 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!

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Kobe
-Nada Sake District: Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewery Museum, Hamafukutsuru, Sakuramasamune Museum Sakuraen, Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum, Kobe Shushinkan
-Kitanocho: Weathercock House, Moegi House, Kitano Foreigner’s Association, Kitanocho Square, Kitano Tenman Shrine
-Sannomiya
-Harborland, Meriken Park

Mount Rokko Area
-Rokko Garden Terrace
-Alpine Botanical Garden, Musical Box Museum

Arima Onsen
-Arima Cider
-Taikou-no-Yu Hot Spring

Himeji
-Himeji Castle
-Nada no Kenka Matsuri

Takeda Castle Ruins

Kinosaki Onsen Area
-Public bathhouses
-Toyooka

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April 05 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!

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22 min

About Japan Travel Smart

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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.