Shinagawa City is one of Tokyo’s most interesting places to visit. Here, old streets and historical temples and shrines stand encircled by towering high rises. For the very first time, JT and friends left the podcast studio and embarked on a journey to discover Shinagawa! Come along on this adventure with us and explore the art, culture, history, local food, and more of this charming ward. We are looking forward to sharing our experiences with you! Check out this page to find out more about Shinagawa: https://en.japantravel.com/tokyo/shin... ?FOLLOW Japan Travel:   Instagram: https://www ..read more

The guys are joined by JT colleague and New Jerseyite Veronica, to talk about scary Japanese stories, urban legends, and all things Japanese demons... Welcome back! ?LISTEN ON SPOTIFY/ITUNES: https://anchor.fm/jtandfriends FOLLOW VERONICA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veronica_rose__/ ?FOLLOW Japan Travel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/japantravelcom/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Japantravelcom Main Website: https://en.japantravel.com/ ?FOLLOW the hosts: Anna: https://www.instagram.com/pinkos_pitch/ Luca: https://www.instagram.com/luca_traveljapan/ Davide: https://www ..read more

Welcome back, Friends! Today we are joined by Julie, JT fellow member, to talk about...all things fish in Japan! The guys talk about the main dishes, how fish relates to some very old Japanese traditions and the culture, and some really cool facts about the marine world in Japan. Special delicious product revealed at the end - stay tuned!! ?LISTEN ON SPOTIFY/ITUNES: https://anchor.fm/jtandfriends ?FOLLOW Japan Travel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/japantravelcom/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Japantravelcom Main Website: https://en.japantravel.com/ ?FOLLOW the hosts: Anna: https ..read more

Special Halloween Episode! Anna and Davide are joined by JT dear member Maria to chat about Halloween in Japan, tell scary old stories from Japan, and give you some tips about how to enjoy the Halloween season in Tokyo! ?LISTEN ON SPOTIFY/ITUNES: https://anchor.fm/jtandfriends FOLLOW MARIA: https://www.instagram.com/ariyamaria_/ ?FOLLOW Japan Travel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/japantravelcom/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Japantravelcom   Main Website: https://en.japantravel.com/ ?FOLLOW the hosts: Anna: https://www.instagram.com/pinkos_pitch/   Luca: https://www.in ..read more

The guys are joined by new and friendly JT colleague and New Jerseyite Veronica, to talk about her first impressions upon coming to Japan. You can get used to many aspects of Japanese culture after living in the country for a while, but Veronica today reminded us about how and why Japan is one of the most unique places on earth! ?LISTEN ON SPOTIFY/ITUNES: https://anchor.fm/jtandfriends FOLLOW VERONICA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veronica_rose__/ ?FOLLOW Japan Travel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/japantravelcom/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Japantravelcom Main Website ..read more

Today the guys discuss the pros and cons of the four season of Japan! Each one offers a lot of beauty and events that are worth experiencing, but some cons may put you off of choosing one instead of the other. If you are planning a trip to Japan but don't know what time of the year to pick to visit, we have you covered on this episode with all the information you need! ?LISTEN ON SPOTIFY/ITUNES: https://anchor.fm/jtandfriends ?FOLLOW Japan Travel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/japantravelcom/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Japantravelcom Main Website: https://en.japantravel.com ..read more

Looking for the best TIPS to know about while traveling to Japan? Look no further than today's episode! Given how difficult it can be to navigate the uniqueness of the country, the guys discuss what are some of the most important things to keep in mind in order to have the best experience when visiting Japan for the first time. Money, general manners, best time to visit, all you need to know about public toilets, and much more! ?LISTEN ON SPOTIFY/ITUNES: https://anchor.fm/jtandfriends ?FOLLOW Japan Travel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/japantravelcom/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.co ..read more

Today Davide and Anna are joined by Lisa, talented Bangkok-based photographer and digital creator with a lot of experience and knowledge about Tokyo's best hangout spots. Lisa and the guys share their most favorite places in Tokyo, and all kinds of tips to enjoy Japan's capital! ?LISTEN ON SPOTIFY/ITUNES: https://anchor.fm/jtandfriends FOLLOW LISA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ispeakcorner/ EMAIL LISA FOR COLLABS: ispeakcorner@gmail.com   ?FOLLOW Japan Travel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/japantravelcom/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Japantravelcom   Main Webs ..read more

What can you buy with 100yen in Japan? Quite a lot more than you would think! The guys dive into it and talk about the main stores where you can find such prices and some of the most iconic purchases that you can make with 100yen, including a lot of useful ones in case of emergencies such as natural disasters. ?LISTEN ON SPOTIFY/ITUNES: https://anchor.fm/jtandfriends    ?FOLLOW Japan Travel:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/japantravelcom/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Japantravelcom   Main Website: https://en.japantravel.com/     ?FOLLOW ..read more

Today the guys are joined by Runa, fellow Japanese JT member and expert on Ikebana - the art of flower arrangement - and Tea Ceremony, two of the most respected arts of Japan. Runa takes us on a journey to explore these very old traditions, explaining their meaning and giving actual demonstrations. You're in for a treat!!   ?LISTEN ON SPOTIFY/ITUNES: https://anchor.fm/jtandfriends    Tea ceremony (Urasenke): http://www.urasenke.or.jp/texte/index.html    Ikebana (Ohara school of Ikebana): https://ikebanahq.org/ikebana-schools/ohara https://www.ohararyu.or.jp/  &nbs ..read more