In this first entry to our "Smart to visit" episode series, we introduce the attractive Shin'etsu subregion of Japan and the main draws of Nagano and Niigata prefectures!

Locations named on this episode

-Togakushi Shrines in Mount Togakushi

-Matsumoto city and Matsumoto Castle

-Nagaoka city

-Sado Island

Errata: at 10:32 we meant to say Shin'etsu region rather than San'in region

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You've arrived at Narita Airport. Now what? We go in depth about your options to get into town, and we are pretty sure that your usual option isn't the best that you could be using.

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Transport service names mentioned in this episode:

JR Narita Express

Keisei Skyliner

Keisei Sky Access Express

JR Narita Line

Limousine Bus

LCB (Low Cost Bus)

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What's a better way to get around a Japanese city for cheap? And how do we even manage to always travel all over Japan on a reasonable budget? We share our best tips to save money during a Japan trip!

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How expensive is Tokyo? Do you need to speak the language to get around? We clear up some common misconceptions about Japan that people who visit are often caught off guard by.

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Why do people keep going on holiday back to Japan?

That's me. I am people.

We explain the reasons for the name of the podcast. We set some groundwork for what to expect content-wise and we give our best reasons for Japan to be a destination that you want to keep coming back to!

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