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121. Explore TOKYO like a REAL Local!

Oct 17, 2025
This week, Kengo (Tokyo Kenchan), a Tokyo-based YouTuber known for his insightful travel tips, joins to discuss exploring Tokyo like a local. He reveals the charm of Isitan department stores and why Japanese fruits are pricey. Kengo shares his preference for ANA, offers tips on booking flights and navigating Tokyo’s train stations, and highlights local dining spots like izakayas and ramen joints. Plus, learn about seasonal travel perks and the hidden gems of Japan’s lesser-known regions!
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ANECDOTE

Perfect Department-Store Peach

  • Mitch describes getting a peach chosen by a department-store specialist and calls it the best peach of his life.
  • Kengo explains department-store fruit can be extremely high quality and sometimes pricey.
ANECDOTE

Booking JAL A350 First Took Patience

  • Miguel recounts booking Japan Airlines A350 first class months in advance and enjoying champagne, whiskey, caviar, and spacious suite comfort.
  • He booked it with 80,000 American miles and minimal taxes, noting high competition for those awards.
ADVICE

Use Award Tools And Partner Programs

  • Use tools like Seats.Aero and set alerts (Japan Airlines First Class Finder) to find scarce JAL first-class award space.
  • Book via Qantas or Cathay Pacific if you need earlier access than American Airlines releases.
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