{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Clotheshorse with Amanda Lee McCarty","title":"Episode 251: A Japan-isode, part 2","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/8259534b\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":7014,"description":"You asked for it, so here it is: a recap of Amanda's first two weeks of her 2025 Japan trip! \nWhat Amanda covers in this episode:Tips for finding the best prices on airline tickets. Special shout to Rebecca for being in the ELITE 1% of listeners who read the show notes! 🏆🏆🏆Why you should pack your favorite clothes for every trip, rather than buying new vacation clothesAmanda's strong feelings about travel size toiletriesTips for having the best flightNarita vs. Haneda, wi-fi devices and e-sims, Japan Rail passes, Suica, and YamatoAmanda's experiences in Tokyo, Matsumoto, Kanazawa, and KyotoWhat Amanda bought in JapanAnd so much more!\nHere's a guide to the places mentioned in this conversation:\nTokyo\nHotel Graphy Nezu (Amanda and Dustin always stay here in Tokyo)\nMuseum of Contemporary Art Tokyo\nMandarake\nNinja Wi-Fi Rental Japan\nVisit Japan Web (for your visitor QR code)\nJapan Rail Pass\nHow to add Suica to Apple Wallet/Android phones\nYamato\nPunk Doily (Australian hand pies with vegan options)\nKawaeKayo\nMatsumoto\nYayoi Kusama\nMatsumoto City Museum of Art\nMatsumoto Castle\nToyoko Inn\nKanazawa\nHyatt House Kanazawa\n21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art\nBarrier (the restaurant that Amanda wanted to visit but was afraid to go alone)\nKenroku-en Garden\nKyoto\nOakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto\nFuture Train\nKyoto Botanical Gardens\nCafe Soiree\nALSO:\nAmanda's \"potage maker\" (please note that the price on this website is WAY higher than the price in Japan)\nSnowpeak collapsible coffee pour over\n\"Angel Rain\" from We Love Katamari (you really should listen to the whole song)\n\"Hot Topic\" by Le Tigre\nShinkansen melodies\nGet your Clotheshorse merch here: https://clotheshorsepodcast.com/shop/\nIf you want to share your opinion/additional thoughts on the subjects we cover in each episode, feel free to email, whether it’s a typed out message or an audio recording:  amanda@clotheshorse.world\nDid you enjoy this episode? Consider \"buying me a coffee\" via Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/clotheshorse\nClotheshorse...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/_u71z-ZNs_Ob6wKJAM2DSS8-P3fYJ_G9yobrjlS91nE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xNjll/OTRlMDEwOWM3ZWFh/ODc4ODkxNDIyM2Jj/YjZjMS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}