The Japan Travel Pros Podcast

Japan Travel Pros
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A local perspective on Japan travel. Hosted by Ari from Japan Travel Pros, the pod gets into the questions, debates, myths, mistakes & choices that shape a Japan trip. Expect practical advice from seasoned veterans in the Japan travel industry. Strong opinions, occasional detours and a lot of talk about what really matters for planning & enjoying memorable trips to Japan - without getting overwhelmed.

  1. 3日前

    Staying at a Ryokan in Japan

    Thinking about staying at a ryokan in Japan? In this episode, Ari (a real human living in Japan) talks about the different types of ryokan, from small family-run inns to modern luxury properties, and what to look for when choosing one. Learn about Japanese-style rooms and Western beds, private onsen baths, meals, location and what you're actually getting for your money.__________Chapters:00:00 Introduction00:56 Listener question02:50 What is a ryokan?04:45 Rooms, tatami & futons/bedding07:00 Onsen & private baths08:12 Meals & the ryokan experience10:16 Location, atmosphere & value12:09 Our recent ryokan stay in Izu14:32 When do ryokan reservations open?15:29 Contacting ryokan directly16:22 Booking directly vs. travel websites19:03 Comparing room rates & meal plans19:35 Booking strategy for trip20:54 Closing thoughts __________ Brought to you by Japan Travel Pros. Your collaboration partner based in Japan's Kansai Region. Clients from around the world trust our Japan-based local travel experts. We give you context and good judgment, and you get the confidence to travel to Japan your way. Get started at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JapanTravelPros.com/plan⁠⁠⁠⁠ __________ Theme Music: "Tokyo Nights" by Snoozy Beats licensed under an Attribution 4.0 International License (free download available from the Snoozy Beats page on Free Music Archive) -----More Music: "旅ゆけば" by Tinymemory (Dova Syndrome Music Materials License (dova-s .jp) _________

    Staying at a Ryokan in Japan

  2. 10月31日

    Quick Tip: Is Luggage Forwarding Right for Your Japan Trip?

    Can you bring luggage on trains in Japan? Of course you can! So why does everyone seem to recommend luggage forwarding? In this Quick Tip, Ari talks about Yamato's luggage delivery service, why it's a great option for some travelers and itineraries, and why it can sometimes make things more complicated than necessary. And yes, Ari is a real person living in Japan, speaking into a real microphone... no AI-generated voice here! __________ Brought to you by Japan Travel Pros. We make travel planning make sense. Clients from around the world trust our Japan-based local travel experts. We give you context and good judgment, and you get the confidence to travel to Japan your way. Get started at ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠JapanTravelPros.com/plan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ __________ Music: Investor Night - by Anonyment (all tracks with Dova Syndrome Music Materials License (dova-s .jp)

    Quick Tip: Is Luggage Forwarding Right for Your Japan Trip?

  3. 10月24日

    Other Side of the Mic: Ari & Japan

    How does living in Japan change the way you see the country as a traveler? And what do you learn along the way that you won't find on social media or in a guidebook? In this episode, Anthony Moretti - a journalist, journalism professor & podcaster - takes over the microphone and interviews Ari of Japan Travel Pros. They talk about what first sparked Ari's interest in Japan, how a chance meeting at an airport changed his life, how he's experienced Japan over the years and how all of that eventually led to Japan Travel Pros. Along the way, they get into what living here has taught Ari about Japan & its people, and what makes a great visit. __________ Ari is the co-founder Japan Travel Pros. We make travel planning make sense. Clients from around the world trust our Japan-based local travel experts. We give you context and good judgment, and you get the confidence to travel to Japan your way. Get started at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠JapanTravelPros.com/plan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ __________ Episode Chapters: (00:00) Intro & Overview (00:58) Meet Ari (05:11) Japan Impressions (07:28) Regrets & Mistakes? (10:46) Has Japan Changed? (14:26) Why Japan Travel Pros? (22:49) Planning a Trip to Japan (28:45) Success & Helping People (33:11) Closing Thoughts __________ Music: Island Travel - by Anonyment 旅ゆけば - by Tinymemory Investor Night - by Anonyment (all tracks with Dova Syndrome Music Materials License (dova-s .jp)  __________

    Other Side of the Mic: Ari & Japan

  4. 10月18日

    Your First 24 Hours in Japan

    Pro Tips from Real People Who Live Here! You've landed in Japan. Now what? In this episode, Ari walks through what to expect during your first 24 hours in Japan, from getting through the airport and reaching your hotel to making the most of your first full day. We talk about airport transportation, jet lag, restaurant reservations, choosing the right hotel location and getting started in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto… or anywhere else. __________ Brought to you by Japan Travel Pros. Your collaboration partner based in Japan's Kansai Region. Clients from around the world trust our Japan-based local travel experts. We give you context and good judgment, and you get the confidence to travel to Japan your way. Get started at⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠JapanTravelPros.com/plan⁠⁠⁠ __________ Episode Chapters: (00:00) Intro & Overview (01:30) Day 0: Arrival Day (02:40) Plan Ahead, Stay Flexible (03:17) Arriving from N.America (afternoon/evening) (04:15) Morning Arrivals (05:57) Jet Lag, Adrenaline & Fatigue (06:26) At the Airport (09:31) Getting to Your Hotel (09:57) Tokyo Airports to City (10:59) Osaka & Kyoto from KIX Airport (11:55) Reserve Transport Ahead of Time or Buy at Airport? (12:40) Airport to Bullet Train Connection Time (14:13) Leave Bags or Early Check-in? (15:12) Food in Japan - First 24 Hours (17:58) Getting Acclimated in Japan (Exercise, Sights, Jet Lag etc) (20:40) First Day in Tokyo (24:32) Should You Take a Tour on Day 1? (25:27) Day 1 in Osaka (27:22) Day 1 in Kyoto (30:03) Local Transport Tips (32:42) Closing Thoughts __________ Theme Music: "Tokyo Nights" by Snoozy Beats licensed under an Attribution 4.0 International License (free download available from the Snoozy Beats page on Free Music Archive) -----More Music: "旅ゆけば" by Tinymemory (Dova Syndrome Music Materials License (dova-s .jp) _________

    Your First 24 Hours in Japan

  5. 10月10日

    Don't Overthink Your Japan Trip - Plan Smarter

    Have you found yourself researching your trip so much that you can't make a decision? With so many places to visit, hotels to choose from and opinions about what you allegedly *gotta* see, it's easy to get stuck when planning a trip to Japan. In this episode, Ari talks about analysis paralysis, FOMO and five questions to help you get unstuck and get your trip planned. Plus, a pair of walking shoes, how to thank well-intentioned friends & colleagues while still managing to sidestep their Japan advice... and a little wisdom from Neil Peart. __________ Brought to you by Japan Travel Pros. Your collaboration partner based in Japan's Kansai Region. Clients from around the world trust our Japan-based local travel experts. We give you context and good judgment, and you get the confidence to travel to Japan your way. Get started at⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠JapanTravelPros.com/plan⁠⁠ __________ Theme Music: "Tokyo Nights" by Snoozy Beats licensed under an Attribution 4.0 International License (free download available from the Snoozy Beats page on Free Music Archive) -----More Music: "旅ゆけば" by Tinymemory (Dova Syndrome Music Materials License (dova-s .jp) _________

    Don't Overthink Your Japan Trip - Plan Smarter

  6. 10月4日

    How to Avoid the Crowds in Japan… and Should You?

    When is the best time to visit Japan if you want to avoid the crowds? Does Japan even have a low season anymore? And if Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka & some of Japan’s most famous sights are crowded, does that mean Japan itself is crowded? In this episode, Ari looks at how crowds and seasonality in Japan have changed, why weekdays aren't necessarily quieter at popular attractions and why where you go can make as much difference as when you go. There may not be a magical time when the weather is perfect, prices are low and famous sites are empty. But that doesn't mean your entire trip has to feel crowded. __________ Brought to you by Japan Travel Pros. Your collaboration partner based in Japan's Kansai Region. Clients from around the world trust our Japan-based local travel experts. We give you context and good judgment, and you get the confidence to travel to Japan your way. Get started at⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠JapanTravelPros.com/plan⁠ __________ Theme Music: "Tokyo Nights" by Snoozy Beats licensed under an Attribution 4.0 International License (free download available from the Snoozy Beats page on Free Music Archive) -----More Music: "旅ゆけば" by Tinymemory (Dova Syndrome Music Materials License (dova-s .jp) _________

    How to Avoid the Crowds in Japan… and Should You?

  7. 9月30日

    Part 2 with Frank aka 5AM Ramen

    We're back with Frank from 5 AM Ramen for the second half of our conversation. If you haven't heard Part 1 yet, maybe give that episode a listen first. This time we're talking about ramen's continuing evolution, the impact of YouTube & social media on small ramen shops, practical advice for first-time visitors and the people behind some of Japan's most memorable bowls. We also get into ramen reviews, neighborhood discoveries and Frank's choice for his ultimate last bowl of ramen. Tokyo ramen toursFood Tours Tokyo5 AM Ramen – YouTube channel⁠ — including Frank's completed Yamanote Line ramen series__________ This episode is brought to you by Japan Travel Pros. We make travel planning make sense. Clients from around the world trust our Japan-based local travel experts. We give you context and good judgment, and you get the confidence to travel to Japan your way. Get started at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠JapanTravelPros.com/plan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ __________ __________ Music: Island Travel - by Anonyment 旅ゆけば - by Tinymemory Investor Night - by Anonyment (all tracks with Dova Syndrome Music Materials License (dova-s .jp)  __________

    Part 2 with Frank aka 5AM Ramen

  8. 9月27日

    5AM Ramen - Frank, Part 1

    Frank knows ramen. You might even say that Frank eats, sleeps & breathes ramen. Through 5AM Ramen, Frank has eaten hundreds of bowls a year (many years ongoing), explored ramen shops across Japan & beyond and built a career around sharing what he's learned through YouTube, ramen tours and hands-on experiences in Tokyo. In Part 1 of our conversation, Frank joins Ari to talk about growing up in Tokyo, his earliest ramen memories and how 5AM Ramen got started. We get into everything from instant ramen and late-night bowls to ramen tours, regional styles, tonkotsu, Jiro and the enormous variety that makes ramen such an interesting part of Japanese food culture. We also talk about Frank's own multicultural background and why ramen, despite its roots outside Japan, has become such a distinctly Japanese food while continuing to evolve. In this episode: Frank's earliest ramen memories growing up in TokyoWhere the name 5AM Ramen came fromHow Frank went from a ramen blog to running ramen tours and a popular YouTube channelWhat it's like eating 200~400 bowls of ramen a yearHow ramen tasting tours workWhy there's no single “right” way to enjoy ramenShio, miso, shoyu, tonkotsu & the incredible range of ramen stylesWhy ramen leaves so much room for experimentationThis is Part 1 of our conversation with Frank. Look for Part 2, where we get into how ramen is changing today, the influence of YouTube and social media, what happens when small local shops suddenly get international attention, and some practical advice for visiting ramen shops in Japan. Learn more about Frank and 5 AM Ramen: 5 AM Ramen5AMRamen.com Food Tour TokyoFoodTourTokyo.com You can also find 5 AM Ramen on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/c/5AMRamen __________ Brought to you by Japan Travel Pros. We make travel planning make sense. Clients from around the world trust our Japan-based local travel experts. We give you context and good judgment, and you get the confidence to travel to Japan your way. Get started at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠JapanTravelPros.com/plan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ __________ Episode Chapters: (00:00) Intro & Overview (03:05) Meet Frank (05:00) 5AM Ramen Origins (09:05) Ramen Tours in Tokyo (22:47) Eating 200-400 Bowls a Year (24:05) 5AM Ramen YouTube Channel (27:28) Ramen & Multi-Culture (31:30) Tonkotsu Ramen (39:10) Closing Thoughts __________ Music: Island Travel - by Anonyment 旅ゆけば - by Tinymemory Investor Night - by Anonyment (all tracks with Dova Syndrome Music Materials License (dova-s .jp)  __________

    5AM Ramen - Frank, Part 1
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A local perspective on Japan travel. Hosted by Ari from Japan Travel Pros, the pod gets into the questions, debates, myths, mistakes & choices that shape a Japan trip. Expect practical advice from seasoned veterans in the Japan travel industry. Strong opinions, occasional detours and a lot of talk about what really matters for planning & enjoying memorable trips to Japan - without getting overwhelmed.

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  • クリエイター
    Japan Travel Pros
  • 配信期間
    26年
  • エピソード
    28
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    © Japan Travel Pros
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    The Japan Travel Pros Podcast

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