{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65418d2f88ac540012870819/67a5431b403597e482e01542?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Japan Episode: My Honest Take on Food, Culture & Travel from Tokyo, Kyoto & Hokkaido","description":"<p>So, I went to Japan. And if you’ve ever traveled across the world, you know things don’t always go as planned. This episode was actually recorded&nbsp;<em>twice</em>&nbsp;(thanks to a little tech disaster), but maybe that was meant to be—because now, you’re getting the unfiltered, full-circle version of my trip.</p><p>From snowy onsens in Hokkaido to late-night bites in Tokyo, I’m sharing it all:</p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>Flying business class vs. the reality of jet lag</strong>&nbsp;(because, let’s be honest, it hits&nbsp;<em>hard</em>)</li><li><strong>Hokkaido’s magic</strong>—skiing, soaking in onsens, and the kind of quiet that makes you exhale</li><li><strong>Meals I’ll never forget</strong>—hidden gems like <a href=\"https://somoza.jp/en/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Somoza</a> and <a href=\"https://www.rakuichisoba.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Rakuichi Soba</a>, plus why food is the best way to connect with a place</li><li><strong>Kyoto’s timeless beauty</strong>—what it’s really like to experience traditional Japanese hospitality. My favorite restaurants <a href=\"https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/kyoto-region/kyoto/restaurant/koke\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Koke</a> and <a href=\"https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/kyoto-region/kyoto/restaurant/raiz\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Raiz.</a></li><li><strong>Tokyo’s electric energy</strong>—shopping, eating, and just soaking in the chaos of it all</li></ul><p><br></p><p>More than anything, this trip reminded me why I love traveling: the unexpected moments, the little lessons, and the pure joy of saying&nbsp;<em>yes</em>&nbsp;to new experiences. If you’re planning a trip to Japan (or just need a little inspiration), I hope this episode gives you something to take with you.</p><p><br></p><p>Join the World’s Your Oysta community!</p><ul><li>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/wyo.pod/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@wyo.pod</a></li><li>TikTok: <a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@wyo.pod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@wyo.pod</a></li><li>Youtube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKAYJD9NY_4A__aCaDYzQ7Q\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">World's Your Oysta Podcast</a></li><li>Website &amp; Newsletter: <a href=\"https://worldsyouroysta.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">WYO Podcast</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Produced by <a href=\"https://www.peoplesmedianetwork.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Peoples Media</a></p>","author_name":"Peoples Media, Paula Sanders"}