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Visiting Japan for the 1st or 37th Time with PDX Deals Guy

May 23, 2024

Experienced traveler PDX Deals Guy shares insights on first trip to Japan, discussing flying JAL, Tokyo hotels, bullet trains to Kyoto, Japanese food, and tech making travel easier. Shawn Coomer updates on upcoming crazy trip plans. Discover virtual sights, smells, and tastes of Japan to inspire your travels!

49:49

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Quick takeaways

Flexibility is key for last-minute flight changes when traveling to Japan.

Exploring Tokyo's vibrant neighborhoods and embracing cultural dining experiences are a must.

Advancements in technology and English-speaking locals facilitate ease of travel in Japan.

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Introduction

2min

Navigating Travel Challenges and Flexibility

8min

Exploring Business Class Flights and Seat Experiences on Various Airlines

3min

In-Flight Dining Experience and Menu Choices on Asian Airlines

2min

Exploring Dining and Stays in Tokyo

8min

Exploring Kyoto in a Day

19min

Travel Ease and Cultural Etiquette in Japan for Westerners

2min

The Cleanliness Culture of Japan

6min

Episode Description

In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast, Shawn Coomer is joined by PDX Deals Guy to discuss his recent first ever trip to Japan. How it was flying JAL, making last minute changes, hotels, food and how hard is it for a first time traveler? Plus bullet trains and whether it makes sense to day trip to Kyoto. Shawn also provides an update on his upcoming trip which is both crazy and changing rapidly but should be fun. Get ready for some inspiration as we bring you the virtual sights, smells and tastes of Japan to inspire your travels!

Episode Notes

02:31 - Why Shawn's upcoming trip is crazy
08:33 - Flexibility and last minute flight changes
15:57 - Tokyo hotels including Hilton Shinjuku & Hyatt Regency
23:12 - Bullet training to Kyoto
28:30 - Priorities & What to do - first time in Japan
34:26 - Tackling Japanese food
40:33 - How tech is making it easier than ever to travel to Japan

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MTM Travel - The Fun Side of Points & Travel!

Visiting Japan for the 1st or 37th Time with PDX Deals Guy

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

BetterHelp: Solving Therapy Problems

Traveling to Japan: Exploring the Land of the Rising Sun

Cultural Etiquette in Japan: Navigating Eating Norms

Exploring Tokyo: Shibuya and its Iconic Crossing

Japanese Dining Adventures: Navigating Food Markets and Local Eateries

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