
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.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 36 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Places & TravelSociety & Culture | |||

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 t... more
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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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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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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I found this podcast while doing research for my second trip to Japan. While some of the early episodes are definitely geared towards first timers to Japan and even first timer international travels, there were still things I learned and the later podcast episodes are very well done for any level of traveler to enjoy. Johnny, the host of the podcast, was very kind and answered my questions when I emailed him related to planning my second trip to Japan that was actually inspired by his podcast. H... more
The voice sounds AI, they promote AI. They suggest using AI over the human experience when traveling to new country. Suggesting that you take away, the human aspects of travel is pretty absurd…Plenty of good information out there, so avoid this podcast.
AI generated slop
It’s hard for me to tell whether the hosts are AI or not. That said, there was some interesting info presented, but the way it’s presented is so cringey and forced, and in some cases, downright annoying. There was an entire episode (the $30 bento one) where the host speaks the entire episode in a hushed whisper tone - he took a one-joke premise and kept at it for 10 minutes. I punched my steering wheel listening to that episode.
This podcast is very useful snd shares information in a well organized format. It gets directly to the point without wasting time on tangents or chit chat.
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A practical, experience-forward travel show focused on exploring Japan's regions, culture, and logistics with a hands-on, tips-driven approach. Episodes span iconic cities and offbeat destinations, from Tokyo's neighborhoods and konbini culture to Hyogo's lesser-known corners, carry-on packing strategies, and pre-travel checklists. The host blends storytelling with concrete how-tos—booking ahead for popular attractions, navigating transit, language tips, and tech-enabled travel hacks—aimed at helping listeners travel smarter, smoother, and more confidently in Japan. A recurring strength is turning complex travel planning into approachable, actionable guidance, with occasional personal anecdotes and calls for listener engagement or support t... more
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Japan Travel Smart launched 2 years ago and published 36 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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