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Japan Travel Smart

Travel Smart Productions
Japan
Tokyo
Tourism
Osaka City
Iwate
Public Transport
Kansai Region
Bike Sharing Services
Public Transportation
Cultural Etiquette
Japanese Cuisine
Dotonbori
Social Media
Mount Fuji
Osaka Castle
Shinkansen
Kushikatsu
Takoyaki
Okonomiyaki
Kyoto

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.

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Kyoto is more than a city. Let's dare to head out from the crowded city attractions and reach a new frontier of Kyoto on this episode of JTS!

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-Uji

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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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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. Takao

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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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Frequent Japan traveler sharing firsthand travel advice and destination guides

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 98 ratings
  • Explorations of Japan…Endless!

    Honestly, I will not be able to make all the return trips to Japan so I live vicariously through JTSmart!

    Making a return visit in December to the Seto Islands! I find many important pieces of valuable information for Japan travel in the episodes that I least expect it!

    Johnny weaves threads of gold between his words, so hang onto to every sentence and see how they apply to your next trip to Japan!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kardia Daily User
    United States2 months ago
  • If only I had taken the time to search before my trip!

    I wish had taken the time to search for such a podcast prior to the start of my trip. Luckily, there’s still have a couple weeks left and I will definitely be using this great content to help me guide through the rest of the trip!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    benflamme
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • A Practical Podcast for Travel Prep to Japan

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yaakov_IL
    United States4 months ago
  • Avoid

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    paVEme/nt
    United States5 months ago
  • AI Slop

    AI generated slop

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    C87D
    Ireland5 months ago

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Travelers value the mix of useful details, destination ideas and lesser-known tips, including for repeat visits.
A few listeners object to the AI-related content and describe the presentation as forced or annoying.
Johnny is described as dedicated and helpful, including in responses to listener travel questions.
Some listeners find the delivery stiff or wonder whether it sounds AI-generated, though several still value the information.
Listeners often praise the practical, organized advice for preparing and navigating trips to Japan.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Japan Travel Smart

What is Japan Travel Smart about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Biweekly, first-person guides help travelers plan smoother, more rewarding trips around Japan. Johnny combines practical advice on transport, connectivity, packing, food, budgeting and itinerary planning with detailed explorations of cities, regional destinations, cultural sites and everyday experiences. Episodes are primarily solo presentations, grounded in his own travels and shaped for both first-time visitors and people returning to explore beyond familiar tourist routes.

The distinctive focus is on useful details that can be easy to miss in standard travel guides, from arrival-day errands and local shopping customs to quieter neighborhoods, regional dishes and less-crowded hikes. The tone is candid and personal, with reflective asides... more

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1. Japan Experts: Effortless Planning for Meaningful Travel
2. Sightseeing Japan
3. The Japan Travel Pros Podcast
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5. Abroad in Japan

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Japan Travel Smart launched 2 years ago and published 40 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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