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The underrated prefecture right beside Kyoto and Osaka
Apr 26, 2026
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Around Japan with just a carry-on
Apr 5, 2026
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The konbini AND Japanese supermarket geek-out episode!
Mar 15, 2026
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[RE-RECORDED] Smart to visit: A sampler escapade on the revitalized coast of Iwate
Mar 1, 2026
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[RE-RECORDED] 9 understated Japan survival tips
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| 4/26/26 |  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! Support the podcast! Buy me a coffee at Ko-Fi!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 ParkMount Rokko Area-Rokko Garden Terrace-Alpine Botanical Garden, Musical Box MuseumArima Onsen-Arima Cider-Taikou-no-Yu Hot SpringHimeji-Himeji Castle-Nada no Kenka MatsuriTakeda Castle RuinsKinosaki Onsen Area-Public bathhouses-ToyookaBusiness contact and listener feedback: japantravelsmart@gmail.com X (Twitter) InstagramMusic by Reza Alvin from Pixabay | — | ||||||
| 4/5/26 | 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 and listener feedback: japantravelsmart@gmail.com X (Twitter) InstagramMusic by Reza Alvin from Pixabay | — | ||||||
| 3/15/26 | 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 fork or refuse a shopping bag? And why even care about supermarkets in the first place? Find out in this episode! Support the podcast! Buy me a coffee at Ko-Fi!Supermarkets-Aeon Group supermarkets (Aeon MaxValu, My Basket)-Seiyu-Ito-Yokado-Life Supermarkets-Co-opConvenience stores-7-Eleven-Family Mart-Lawson-Ministop-Daily Yamazaki-New Days-SeicomartCommon interactions-Fukuro ni oire shimasu ka? / Fukuro wa irimasu ka? / Fukuro o tsuke shimasu ka?-Pointo kādo wa omochi desu ka?-Obentō o atatamemasu ka? / O-atatame shimasu ka?-Ohashi o otsuke shimasu ka?/ Fōku/Supūn o otsuke shimasu ka?-Shīru de yoroshii deshou ka?-Fukuro o owake shimasu ka?-O-shiharai hōhō wa ikaga desu ka?-Reshīto wa yoroshii desu ka?-Otsugi no kata dōzo! / Otsugi no okyakusama dozo!Business contact and listener feedback: japantravelsmart@gmail.com X (Twitter) InstagramMusic by Reza Alvin from Pixabay | — | ||||||
| 3/1/26 | [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 Ko-Fi!Entry points by rail: Ichinoseki, Hanamaki, Morioka, HachinoheJR East ‘Joyful Trains’ https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/joyful/Hinabi excursion trainPOKÉMON with YOU TrainTono City, Tono Furusato VillageKamaishi CitySanriku Railway Rias LineMiyako CityJodogahama BeachMiyako Umineko Maru Jodogahama Boat CruiseKitayamazaki CapeIwaizumi Town, Ryusendo CaveBusiness contact and listener feedback: japantravelsmart@gmail.com X (Twitter) InstagramMusic by Reza Alvin from Pixabay | — | ||||||
| 2/15/26 | [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: japantravelsmart@gmail.com X (Twitter) InstagramMusic by Reza Alvin from Pixabay | — | ||||||
| 2/1/26 | [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 Ko-Fi!Websites and resources mentioned on this episode:japan-guide.comhttps://www.japan-guide.com/JapanTravelhttps://en.japantravel.com/Trip Advisorhttps://www.tripadvisor.com/JNTO Travel Brochureshttps://www.japan.travel/brochures/eng/index.php?sort=upd_date_descTokyo Cheapo and Japan Cheapohttps://tokyocheapo.com/https://japancheapo.com/GO TOKYOhttps://www.gotokyo.org/en/index.htmlTime Out Tokyohttps://www.timeout.com/tokyoTabeloghttps://tabelog.com/en/Tokyo Gig Guidehttps://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/Business contact and listener feedback: japantravelsmart@gmail.com X (Twitter) InstagramMusic by Reza Alvin from Pixabay | — | ||||||
| 1/19/26 | An update about upcoming episodes | 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 | — | ||||||
| 1/18/26 | 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 we said that "Ehime" was our arrival point to Shikoku when we meant Kagawa Prefecture. Marugame is Kagawa's gateway into Shikoku! Support the podcast! Buy me a coffee at Ko-Fi!Land bridge entry points:-Akasahi Kaikyo Bridge route-Central Route via the Great Seto Bridge-Onomichi-Imabari Route (Shimanami Kaido)"Rail Pass route" locations mentionedMarugameKotohira & KompirasanNiihama Taiko FestivalMatsuyamaYawatahama Ferry TerminalBusiness contact and listener feedback: japantravelsmart@gmail.com X (Twitter) InstagramMusic by Reza Alvin from Pixabay | — | ||||||
| 12/28/25 | 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 experience in order to be better prepared! Tabelog international versionBusiness contact and listener feedback: japantravelsmart@gmail.com X (Twitter) InstagramMusic by Reza Alvin from Pixabay | — | ||||||
| 12/7/25 | 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 feedback: japantravelsmart@gmail.com X (Twitter) InstagramMusic by Reza Alvin from Pixabay | — | ||||||
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| 11/16/25 | 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 listener feedback: japantravelsmart@gmail.com X (Twitter) InstagramMusic by Reza Alvin from Pixabay | — | ||||||
| 10/26/25 | 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 shukuboObservation decks: Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, Bunkyo City OfficeShinkansen discounts: SmartEX app, Platt Kodama, kinken shopsWorkshops: kominkanOmamori and omikujiBusiness contact and listener feedback: japantravelsmart@gmail.com X (Twitter) InstagramMusic by Reza Alvin from Pixabay | — | ||||||
| 10/5/25 | 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 cruise-Nanbu SenbeiAomori City-Nebuta Matsuri-Nebuta Warasse OsorezanHirosaki-Hirosaki Castle-Apple pieThrift and second hand stores of Tohoku-Yorozuya-MansaidoResort Shirakami between Aomori and Akita CityAkita City-Akita Inu-Namahage at OgaOmagari Fireworks FestivalKakunodate-Samurai QuartersNyuto OnsenBusiness contact and listener feedback: japantravelsmart@gmail.com X (Twitter) InstagramMusic by Reza Alvin from Pixabay | — | ||||||
| 9/14/25 | 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: japantravelsmart@gmail.com X (Twitter) InstagramMusic by Reza Alvin from Pixabay | — | ||||||
| 8/24/25 | 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 Airport, Kushiro AirportDaisetsuzan National Park-Sounkyo Onsen-Mount Kurodake-Ohachidaira CalderaShiretoko National Park -Utoro-Shiretoko Goko Lakes-Kamuiwakka Hot Falls Akan Mashu National Park -Lake Akan -Ainu Kotan village -Iozan (Sulfur Mountain)-Lake Mashu, Lake KussharoBusiness contact and listener feedback: japantravelsmart@gmail.com X (Twitter) InstagramMusic by Reza Alvin from Pixabay | — | ||||||
| 8/3/25 | 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 safely in Japan? Find out everything about bike sharing on this episode of Japan Travel Smart! Bike share service (docomo)https://docomo-cycle.jp/?lang=en LUUP https://luup.sc/en/HELLO CYCLING Google Play Store Apple StoreBusiness contact and listener feedback: japantravelsmart@gmail.com X (Twitter) InstagramMusic by Reza Alvin from Pixabay | — | ||||||
| 7/13/25 | 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 (Nakano Broadway)KoenjiMitaka and Kichijoji (Inokashira Park, Ghibli Museum, Kichijoji Autumn Festival, Harmonica Yokocho)Shimokitazawa (Ichibangai and Suzuran-dori)Sangenjaya (Sangenjaya Fureai Square )Tokyo Ramen Festa (Komazawa Olympic Park)Fuchu (Suntory Musashino Brewery, Tokyo Racecourse)Mount TakaoTachikawa (Showa Kinen Park)Tama (Sanrio Puroland)Machida (Snoopy Museum)Higashi-Kurume (Spadium Japon)OkutamaBusiness contact and listener feedback: japantravelsmart@gmail.com X (Twitter) InstagramMusic by Reza Alvin from Pixabay | — | ||||||
| 6/22/25 | 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 all about hot springs in Japan in this episode of JTS!-Onsen vs sento-Staying at ryokan-Onsen towns: Kusatsu Onsen, Kinosaki Onsen, Gero Onsen, Noboribetsu-Super sento-Ofuro, rotenburo, ashiyu-YukataBusiness contact and listener feedback: japantravelsmart@gmail.com X (Twitter) InstagramMusic by Reza Alvin from Pixabay | — | ||||||
| 6/1/25 | Get to know the cities in Kyushu! | Get to know Kyushu through its cities on this episode of Japan Travel Smart! We'll talk about what makes each of them unique and worth checking out on a visit to Kyushu.Fukuoka -Yatai food stalls-Tenjin shopping-Tonkotsu ramen-JR Hakata City Rooftop GardenNagasaki-Peace Park Nagasaki-Atomic Bomb Museum-Castella cakeKumamoto-Kumamoto Castle-Kumamon SquareKagoshima-Senganen Garden-Reimeikan Museum-SakurajimaMiyazaki-Chicken Nanban-Miyazaki Beef-Aoshima BeachBeppu and Oita-Hot springs-Jigoku HellsBusiness contact and listener feedback: japantravelsmart@gmail.com X (Twitter) InstagramMusic by Reza Alvin from Pixabay | — | ||||||
| 5/11/25 | How to fly to Japan for cheap | Flying to Japan is expensive, right? Right? Well, it certainly can be, but it doesn't have to be needlessly expensive on a budget. Find out more on this episode of Japan Travel Smart!Business contact and listener feedback: japantravelsmart@gmail.com X (Twitter) InstagramMusic by Reza Alvin from Pixabay | — | ||||||
| 4/20/25 | Japan Rail Master - All of Japan within reach with regional rail passes! | Regional rail passes in Japan offer foreign visitors the chance to binge on exploration of a unique region in Japan, but what exactly is the trick to them? Can they hope to match the former glory of the JR Pass or is it truly over? In this episode we blow the lid off regional rail passes!Business contact and listener feedback: japantravelsmart@gmail.com X (Twitter) InstagramMusic by Reza Alvin from Pixabay | — | ||||||
| 3/9/25 | The better Japanese for travel that I actually use | What Japanese from the basic phrase book have we found to be actually useful when traveling in Japan? In this episode of Japan Travel Smart we bring up better Japanese for travel that we really use.Sumimasen vs GomenasaiDozoShitsureishimasu!OrimasuHitori, Futari, Sannin, YoninOsusume wa...Mou ikkai!Gochisousama!Okaikei onegaishimasuOjamashimasu! Gomen kudasai!Domo. KanshashimasuKekkou desuItekimasu! TadaimaBusiness contact and listener feedback: japantravelsmart@gmail.com X (Twitter) InstagramMusic by Reza Alvin from Pixabay | — | ||||||
| 2/16/25 | 9 questionable attractions in Japan that you’d do best to avoid | There exist some popular places in Japan that are a bit dubious at best.In this episode we’ve come up with 9 examples of spots in Japan that you might want to reconsider visiting for reasons that may shock you!Business contact and listener feedback: japantravelsmart@gmail.com X (Twitter) InstagramMusic by Reza Alvin from Pixabay | — | ||||||
| 1/26/25 | Japan rail master - Course 1 | The best rail travel tips and advice for the best rail travel country! It all begins here on Japan Travel Smart! Business contact and listener feedback: japantravelsmart@gmail.com X (Twitter) Instagram Music by Reza Alvin from Pixabay | — | ||||||
| 1/5/25 | Smart to visit: Osaka city | Get our unique takes on Osaka on this special “smart to visit” episode of Japan Travel Smart! Airports Kansai International Airport Osaka International (Itami) Airport Kobe Airport City centers Namba Umeda Locations Dotonbori Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan Osaka Castle and Castle Park Osaka Museum of History Shin Sekai New World Den Den Town Takedao Abandoned Railway Hike Food Takoyaki Okonomiyaki Kushikatsu Akashiyaki Observation decks Abeno Harukas Umeda Sky Building Osaka Dojimahama Tower Business contact and listener feedback: japantravelsmart@gmail.com X (Twitter) Instagram Music by Reza Alvin from Pixabay | — | ||||||
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