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We talk about unlimited travel to the western part of Japan in the Kansai area for about $100 for 3-days using the JR Rail Pass. I talk about what I did with this pass in three days, from sand dunes in Tottori to the Hello Kitty bullet train. You can check out the pass over on Klook .

Happy New Year, Explorers! Our first episode of 2022 is all about Universal Studios Japan! Chris talks about his time at the park during New Year and what the crowds were like, what food he ate, and how the wait times were!

In episode 244, we discussed what's new at Tokyo Disney Resort. In this episode, we shift gears to Universal Studios Japan! From Cool Japan 2022 to Donkey Kong Country , there's a lot to look forward to at Universal in Osaka.

There's been a lot happening at Tokyo Disney Resort in November and December 2021. We go over everything you may have missed, from a brand new Minnie Mouse event at the Parks to Japan's largest Disney Store opening !

Japan loves its Winter Illuminations and is always something to look forward to in the winter months. This year over at the Sagamiko Resort Pleasure Forest (yes, that name is something), they're offering a special Sailor Moon illumination event based on the 2021 film "Sailor Moon Eternal"! We share our experience visiting this fantastic event by talking about the food, merchandise, and of course,...

Disney's FROZEN, the hit Broadway musical, opened in Japan on June 24, 2021. Join us as we discuss " Anna and the Snow Queen " and the experience of visiting a musical in Japan. From what it's like to the type of merchandise available.

Trish finally got to visit Tokyo Disneyland for the first time in forever. We talk about all the changes that have been happening in the last few months and what it's like visiting the Park in 2021.

We cover the latest news for theme parks here in Japan! From McDonald's coming to Tokyo Disney Resort to the Pokémon Company partnering with Universal Studios Japan. We recap everything that's happened to keep you in the know.

Tokyo DisneySea is celebrating its 20th anniversary until September 2022 with a special event. Well, we all know what's been happening for the last year and a half. As a result, this led to a less-than-ideal celebration at Tokyo DisneySea for this milestone. We discuss the food, entertainment, decorations, and merchandise, to give you an idea of what it's really like.

We talk all about the hit-anime Demon Slayer event at Universal Studios Japan along with the park's annual Halloween Horror Nights ! From food to merchandise to the new limited-time VR Demon Slayer coaster, we cover it all.

Hey Explorers! Going to the movies, or cinema depending on where you're from, is an experience on its own. In this week's episode, we share with you what it's like going to the movies here in Japan! From popcorn, food, merchandise, and etiquette.

We spend 30-mins in theme park heaven in our new segment, where we discuss what we love about the parks right now! Sometimes, you need a little bit of positivity to get through the day.

We're discussing how and where you can find CHEAP merchandise from Tokyo Disneyland. Whether or not that's a good thing for your luggage limit, we're telling you anyway! Here's where you can find LaLaport Tokyo Bay and Vivit Minami-Funabashi .

The Disney Fan magazine is a monthly publication showcasing Tokyo Disney Resort and Disney in Japan. The magazine is celebrating its 30th anniversary , and we discuss why we love this magazine and why you should get it.

The Tokyo Disney Resort monorail turned 20 years old this year! The resort has a special limited-time exhibit to celebrate this milestone. We talk about why the monorail is so beloved and share fond memories.

Tokyo Disneyland does things its own way, which sometimes throws people for a loop when they visit. We discuss a few of the things that you can't do at Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea! Please read our article that also lists what we talk about!

Starbucks Japan released 47 limited-time Frappuccinos. We're talking about the ones we've tried and what our must-try flavours are! Each flavour is only available at its respected prefecture, which means you'd have to travel to every corner of Japan to try them all. Check out our video on YouTube too ! Here's a list of all the different flavours (this list is from this excellent blog ): Hokkaido C...

There's been a lot of theme park news here in Japan in the last little while. We'll go over what's happening at Tokyo Disney Resort, Universal Studios Japan, and the future Studio Ghibli theme park!

Did you know that the Tokyo Disneyland Hotel has an Alice in Wonderland-themed hotel room? Chris got to stay in the room and shares his experience with this character room at Tokyo Disney Resort! Is it worth your hard-earned money? You can also check out a video room tour over on YouTube .

Did you know Tokyo Disney Resort's version of "Disney Springs" is called Ikspiari? We break down the best places for you to eat and shop when you take a little break from the Parks! Including Guzman Y Gomez , Chubby Airlines , and Ippudo Ramen .

With more people receiving their COVID-19 vaccine, many are beginning to think about international travel again. We talk about the latest information on planning a trip to Tokyo Disney Resort because a lot has changed.

Join us as we look back at the Spring Carnival event at Tokyo DisneySea from 2007 to 2010, including the gorgeous daytime show " Fairies Primavera ." We'll talk about the displays, decorations, and what we loved about this event that's now part of the history of Tokyo DisneySea!

While international travel is slowly opening up, Japan won't open its borders anytime soon. We discuss why we think you should wait until 2023 to visit Tokyo Disneyland if you're planning that once-in-a-lifetime trip. Support the Podcast & Website Make your trip planning to Tokyo Disney Resort & Universal Studios Japan with our premium ebook travel guides ! If you want to plan a stress-fre...

The largest expansion ever to come to Tokyo DisneySea is set to open in 2023. We discuss in detail what's coming to Fantasy Springs when it opens in the next few years!

Mickey's Magical Music World is the newest stage show at Tokyo Disneyland inside the beautiful Fantasyland Forest Theatre. We discuss the show and give our review!