
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 | Monthly | Episodes | 40 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Places & TravelSociety & Culture | |||

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
-Byodo-in Temple
-Uji T... more
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. Mitsutoge
Mt. Takao
Mt. Inar... more
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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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!
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!
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
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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
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4. Travel Squad Podcast
5. Abroad in Japan
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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