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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
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  • An update about upcoming episodes

    An update about upcoming episodes
    Jan 19 2026

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    7 mins
  • The easiest way to include Shikoku in ANY Japan Travel plan!

    The easiest way to include Shikoku in ANY Japan Travel plan!
    Jan 18 2026

    Were you already thinking you'd need to skip Shikoku on a trip around Japan? Think again! I'll tell you how easy it is to include the island region of Shikoku on ANY Japan itinerary.


    Errata: At 11:08 we said that "Ehime" was our arrival point to Shikoku when we meant Kagawa Prefecture. Marugame is Kagawa's gateway into Shikoku!


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    Land bridge entry points:

    -Akasahi Kaikyo Bridge route

    -Central Route via the Great Seto Bridge

    -Onomichi-Imabari Route (Shimanami Kaido)


    "Rail Pass route" locations mentioned

    Marugame

    Kotohira & Kompirasan

    Niihama Taiko Festival

    Matsuyama

    Yawatahama Ferry Terminal


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    29 mins
  • Japan forever changed: Thoughts on the state of tourism and travel in Japan

    Japan forever changed: Thoughts on the state of tourism and travel in Japan
    Dec 28 2025

    Japan has changed so much ever since we first started visiting. Some of these changes really alter the travel situation for better or for worse! Find out what changes actually affect your visiting experience in order to be better prepared!


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    31 mins
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