Japan

Ep.96 Mistakes can happen to anyone, regardless of how seasoned of a traveler you are. One mistake is silly, one could have had seriously unpleasant consequences, and all are preventable. While it might be less embarrassing to keep these private, we’d prefer to have you learn from us and save yourself the hassle of making these same errors.

Ep.80 Japan is full of beauty, but when that beauty comes from a desire to make our world a better place, it becomes inspirational. We explore the history of Hiroshima, its delicious okonomiyaki Japanese pancakes, Peace Memorial Park, and we fold our own origami cranes to donate to The Crane Project. We also take a ferry to hang with the wild deer of Miyajima Island.

Ep.79 We trade cramped, budget Japanese hotels for a night of opulence and indulgence at a ryokan outside Kyoto overlooking Lake Biwa. We give you a tour of our spacious accommodations at Biwako Ryokusuitei and share our 12-course traditional Kaiseki dinner feast and Japanese breakfast. Enjoy our outdoor hot spring onsen while we watch the sunrise.

Ep.78 With so many temples and shrines in Kyoto, it can be hard to know which ones you should visit. That’s why we take you to 11 of the top ones and rate each for why it may be the best for you. We bring you all the beautiful fall colors, too! And at the end, we show off a bonus temple for cat lovers.

Ep.76 We loved Kyoto and this video shows why. Come with us to the Bamboo Forest, explore the many levels of Kyoto Station, watch our tips on hotels, and enjoy all the food experiences we had in this fabulous city.

Ep.75 If you pick the wrong place to stay in Tokyo, you’ll waste time on trains and may be very disappointed with your first experience. We take you through the dramatically different locations in Japan’s capital so you can make an informed decision before booking your visit. BONUS: We recommend the best sites for autumn leaves and cherry blossoms!

Ep.74 We spent 42 days in Japan and learned so much that we wish we had known before we visited. We talk about navigating busy train stations, dining, culture, etiquette, high-tech toilets, and more! And the locals are so kind and helpful! This is your ultimate first-timer’s guide.