Border Closures Couldn't Stop These Visas! ft. Rob Dyer & Allan Richarz

This week on Krewe of Japan Podcast... news of the Japanese borders re-opening to foreign independent-travelling tourists has everyone hyped! While this announcement of visa waivers & removal of daily caps isn't officially official just yet, all things are pointing to this being cemented soon. However, up until this point, 2022 hasn't been the easiest for people trying to get into Japan. However, it wasn't impossible! Doug sits down with special guest hosts (and friends-of-the-podcast) Rob Dyer of The Real Japan & Allan Richarz of Tokyo Confidential Podcast to discuss which visas helped them get into the country, their travels while there, and all the red tape and shocking surprises along the way! ------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at [email protected] or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ More Info on Rob Dyer ------The Real Japan websiteRob's Twitter ProfileHow to Travel in Japan Without Speaking Japanese (Audiobook)Rob's Travel Diary from his Most Recent Trip11 Unique Things to Do in Osaka------ More Info on Allan Richarz ------Allan's Twitter ProfileTokyo Confidential Twitter ProfileTokyo Confidential PodcastAllan's New York Times WorkAllan's Recent Bloomberg Article on Transit Accessibility in Japan