Episode 251: A Japan-isode, part 2

You asked for it, so here it is: a recap of Amanda's first two weeks of her 2025 Japan trip! What Amanda covers in this episode:

• Tips for finding the best prices on airline tickets. Special shout to Rebecca for being in the ELITE 1% of listeners who read the show notes! 🏆🏆🏆
• Why you should pack your favorite clothes for every trip, rather than buying new vacation clothes
• Amanda's strong feelings about travel size toiletries
• Tips for having the best flight
• Narita vs. Haneda, wi-fi devices and e-sims, Japan Rail passes, Suica, and Yamato
• Amanda's experiences in Tokyo, Matsumoto, Kanazawa, and Kyoto
• What Amanda bought in Japan

And so much more!

Here's a guide to the places mentioned in this conversation:

TokyoHotel Graphy Nezu (Amanda and Dustin always stay here in Tokyo)Museum of Contemporary Art TokyoMandarakeNinja Wi-Fi Rental JapanVisit Japan Web (for your visitor QR code)Japan Rail PassHow to add Suica to Apple Wallet/Android phonesYamatoPunk Doily (Australian hand pies with vegan options)KawaeKayo

MatsumotoYayoi KusamaMatsumoto City Museum of ArtMatsumoto CastleToyoko Inn

KanazawaHyatt House Kanazawa21st Century Museum of Contemporary ArtBarrier (the restaurant that Amanda wanted to visit but was afraid to go alone)Kenroku-en Garden

KyotoOakwood Hotel Oike KyotoFuture TrainKyoto Botanical Gardens