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Japan Travel Smart

Japan Travel Smart

Written by: Travel Smart Productions
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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.Travel Smart Productions Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
Episodes
  • Forget Mt. Fuji: Climbing a mountain elsewhere in Japan

    Forget Mt. Fuji: Climbing a mountain elsewhere in Japan
    Sep 20 2026

    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. Inari (Fushimi Inari Taisha)

    Mt. Misen (Miyajima Island)

    Togakushi Shrines

    Mt. Kurodake

    Kotohira-gu (Kompirasan, Mt. Zozu)

    Yamadera Temple

    Mt. Mihara

    Mt. Daisen


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    29 mins
  • The two most sacred locations in Japan—visited back-to-back

    The two most sacred locations in Japan—visited back-to-back
    Aug 31 2026

    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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  • Profound solitude: Traveling solo in Japan (and other assorted thoughts)

    Profound solitude: Traveling solo in Japan (and other assorted thoughts)
    Aug 9 2026

    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 throw curve balls at experienced travelers with a laundry list of unexpected situations.


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