Planning the Best Japan Trip Ever with Brandon Presser

Partner Deals Long Angle: Join a free private community for high net worth investorsBilt Rewards: ⁠Earn the most valuable points when you pay rentQuince: Affordable luxury essentials with free shipping + 365 day returnsFabric: ⁠Affordable term life insurance for you and your familyMasterClass: ⁠Learn from the world's best with up to 15% offFor all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: allthehacks.com/deals#101: Travel writer Brandon Presser joins Chris to discuss all things Japan. They cover why they both love the country so much, what makes it worth a visit, where you should go, what you should see and do, and all the incredible foods you should be trying (including their favorite spots to eat at).Brandon Presser (@brandpress) is a freelance travel writer who has lived in Japan twice, written 3 books on the country and has traveled there in all but one of the last 20 years. Aside from Japan, he's also written 50+ travel guidebooks, contributes to numerous travel publications and recently released his latest book: The Far Land.Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/japan-brandon-presserPartner DealsInside Tracker: 20% off personalized wellness & nutrition plans backed by scienceAthletic Greens: Free 1 year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packsFor all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: allthehacks.com/dealsResources MentionedBrandon Presser: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Website Tokyo Sites: Meiji Shrine | Shibuya Crossing | Imperial Palace | Four Seasons Hotel (Imperial Gardens view) | Team Labs Planets | 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT Neighborhoods: Shimokitazawa | Kichijōji | Daikanyama | Nakameguro | Jiyūgaoka | Odaiba Dine/Drink: Maisen | Kagari Ramen | Kikanbo | Rokurinsha | Min Min | Savoy (Azabu Juban) | Tama | Tatemichiya | Haritts | Sushizanmai | Deus ex Machina | Bar Trench | Bar Tram | Bar Benfiddich | Breakfast Club | Bear Pond Espresso | 7-Eleven snacks Accommodations: Aman | Hilton Tokyo | Grand Hyatt Tokyo Shopping: Omotesando | Tsukiji Outer Market (shopping & dining) Kyoto Sites: Kiyomizu-dera Temple | Yasaka Pagoda Neighborhoods: Gion | Sanjō Dine/Drink: Pizzaria Napoletana Da Yuki | Bar Rocking Chair | Yugen | Ippodo Tea | Monk | House of KI NO BI | Yasai Hori Accommodations: Park Hyatt Kyoto Shopping: Secondary Destinations Kyushu (volcanoes, hot spring culture) Ōita Prefecture Beppu (Stay: Intercontinental) Yufuin Shikoku (small villages, farming/rural) Hokkaido (natural destination, skiing) Niigata (Design Hotels: Satoyama Jujo) Transportation Suica Card Yamanote Line Miscellaneous information Ratings/Reviews: Tabelog The 10 best Japanese convenience store souvenirs Full Show Notes(01:31) Why Japan?(04:12) Japan: Post-Pandemic and Post-Olympics(07:50) How to Plan for Your First Visit to Japan(09:52) Destinations Outside of Tokyo and Kyoto(12:12) The Best Time of Year to Visit(13:51) Is It Beneficial to Have a Guide? Can People Get By Using English?(15:20) Understanding the Rating/Review System(17:43) Japanese People and Culture(21:49) Culture: Meeting & Getting to Know the Locals(24:59) Tokyo: How to Geographically Think About the City(29:07) Transportation and the Suica Pre-Paid Transportation Card(33:21) Tokyo: What to Eat, Drink, Do(36:17) Misnomer: Tokyo Is Expensive(36:47) Dining in To...