# Episode 251: A Japan-isode, part 2

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Podcast: [Clotheshorse with Amanda Lee McCarty](https://stenobird.com/podcast/clotheshorse-with-amanda-lee-mccarty-154275)
Published: 2026-01-02T03:11:04+00:00
Episode link: https://share.transistor.fm/s/8259534b
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Duration seconds: 7014

## Resource

You asked for it, so here it is: a recap of Amanda's first two weeks of her 2025 Japan trip! What 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 clothes Amanda's strong feelings about travel size toiletries Tips for having the best flight Narita vs. Haneda, wi-fi devices and e-sims, Japan Rail passes, Suica, and Yamato Amanda's experiences in Tokyo, Matsumoto, Kanazawa, and Kyoto What Amanda bought in Japan And so much more! Here's a guide to the places mentioned in this conversation: Tokyo Hotel Graphy Nezu (Amanda and Dustin always stay here in Tokyo) Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo Mandarake Ninja Wi-Fi Rental Japan Visit Japan Web (for your visitor QR code) Japan Rail Pass How to add Suica to Apple Wallet / Android phones Yamato Punk Doily (Australian hand pies with vegan options) KawaeKayo Matsumoto Yayoi Kusama Matsumoto City Museum of Art Matsumoto Castle Toyoko Inn Kanazawa Hyatt House Kanazawa 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art Barrier (the restaurant that Amanda wanted to visit but was afraid to go alone) Kenroku-en Garden Kyoto Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto Future Train Kyoto Botanical Gardens Cafe Soiree ALSO: Amanda's "potage maker" (please note that the price on this website is WAY higher than the price in Japan) Snowpeak collapsible coffee pour over "Angel Rain" from We Love Katamari (you really should listen to the whole song) "Hot Topic" by Le Tigre Shinkansen melodies Get your Clotheshorse merch here: https://clotheshorsepodcast.com/shop/ If you want to share your opinion/additional thoughts on the subjects we cover in each episode, f…

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