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Good Times Episode 19: Lost Without Japan Episode 156 Lost Without Japan Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lostwithoutjapan/ David's Instagram @mr_svehla https://www.instagram.com/mr_svehla/  31 Beer Stand formerly Good Times: https://www.instagram.com/31beerstand/  Hells Chicken: amen & Izakaya Hiroshima│ 地獄どり Hell's Chicken https://www.instagram.com/jigokudori/  Please Consider Kindly Supporting Our Crowd-Funded Show By Supporting Us Through Our Show's Patreon:  https://patreon.com/lostwithoutjapanpodcast?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Quick reference — festival details Dates: Saturday–Sunday, December 5–6, 2026 Venue: Hiroshima Green Arena, 4-1 Motomachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima Concert tickets: 1 day ¥8,800 (rear/stand) or ¥9,900 (front); 2 days ¥14,300 (rear/stand) or ¥16,800 (front), tax included Free entry: cultural venue, technology exhibits, outdoor food area (food purchases extra) Free with advance registration: conference and Study & Art programs Official website (English): https://www.hiroshima-continew.com/en/ Concert details: https://www.hiroshima-continew.com/music/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conti_new_fes/ Source notes: Festival details checked against the official event website and the October 22, 2026 artist announcement. Prices and programming can change; confirm again before publication.  

Lost Without Japan — Changes Coming to Japan: What Travelers Need to Know Season 5 Ep 156 Japan is always changing, and for those of us planning our next adventure, there are a few things worth knowing before we pack our bags! In today's episode of Lost Without Japan, we're taking a look at some important changes affecting visitors, from departure taxes and tax-free shopping to train tickets, Suica cards, and railway fares. Don't worry, Scones Club! These changes aren't reasons to rethink that dream trip. They're simply things we can prepare for so we can spend more time enjoying everything we love about Japan. Whether you're visiting for the first time or planning your next return, come along as we break down what is changing and what it means for your journey. What We Discuss in Today's Episode Japan's International Tourist Tax: The increase to ¥3,000 per departure, exemptions, and how the tax is collected. Tax-Free Shopping: The November 1, 2026 change to paying consumption tax upfront and receiving eligible refunds after customs confirmation. Shopping at Don Quijote and Other Retailers: Why refund fees and methods matter, and what to check before purchasing. Train Tickets: How seven railway operators are introducing QR-code tickets beginning in spring 2027. Railway Fares: JR East's fare changes and what they mean for travelers. Suica and Welcome Suica: Understanding the differences between visitor cards, mobile options, and regular Suica. Helpful Links and Official Resources: Japan's International Tourist Tax Find the current departure tax rate, exemptions, and collection details through Japan's National Tax Agency. https://www.nta.go.jp/english/taxes/indirect/basic_knowledge.htm Japan's New Tax-Free Shopping System Japan Customs explains the refund system beginning November 1, 2026, including qualifying purchases, inspections, and the 90-day departure requirement. https://www.customs.go.jp/kaigairyoko/taxrefund_e.html Customs procedures and refund instructions: https://www.customs.go.jp/kaigairyoko/tetsuzukishousai_e.html National Tax Agency — Detailed Tax-Free Shopping Guidance: https://www.nta.go.jp/publication/pamph/shohi/menzei/202506/pdf/0025006-106.pdf Shopping and Refund Policies Don Quijote / PPIH Group: Official October 2026 announcement outlining its refund fee policy, including the exception for airport cash refunds. https://ppih.co.jp/news/pdf/news_261005_refund.pdf Shimamura Music: Information about tax-free shopping, refund processing, and applicable fees. https://www.shimamura.co.jp/taxfree/index.html Shimamura Music — AEON Mall Nagakute: https://www.shimamura.co.jp/update/shops/nagakute/guitar-bass/99376/ AEON Mall Hiroshima Fuchu — Shopping Directory: https://en.aeonmall.global/mall/hiroshimafuchu/shops-entertainment Remember that refund procedures and possible fees can differ between retailers. It's worth asking about the refund method before making a large purchase. Trains and Transportation Seven Railway Companies — QR Ticket Announcement: https://www.jreast.co.jp/press/2026/20261013_ho01.pdf JR East — 2026 Fare Revision: https://www.jreast.co.jp/2026unchin-kaitei/index.html Welcome Suica — Official JR East Guide: https://www.jreast.co.jp/en/multi/welcomesuica/purchase.html Welcome Suica Mobile: https://www.jreast.co.jp/en/multi/welcomesuicamobile/ A Few Tips Before Your Next Visit Check your transportation options before arriving, allow extra time for customs if you're claiming shopping refunds, and confirm individual stores' policies before making major purchases. Most importantly, remember that Japan is still waiting to be explored! A little preparation goes a long way toward making those unforgettable travel moments possible. Join the Scones Club! Have you experienced any of these changes yourself? Are you planning your first visit or making another return to Japan? I'd love to hear from you! Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lostwithoutjapan/ And join us on Instagram for our new Drama Friday, where we'll share Japanese and Korean dramas worth discovering! Listen to Lost Without Japan on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lost-without-japan/id1583155978

Audio: Smoking Behind the Supermarket With You: Hidden Tokyo Day Trip to Nishi-Ogikubo | Lost Without Japan Season 6 Ep. 155 THIS episode is inspired by Smoking Behind the Supermarket With You; we're heading to Nishi-Ogikubo in Tokyo's Suginami Ward for a Lost Without Japan day trip built around the little moments that can make exploring Japan unforgettable. Rather than trying to force an anime pilgrimage to a location that hasn't been officially identified, we're creating our own Smoking Behind the Supermarket With You -inspired adventure in one of Tokyo's more lived-in neighborhoods. We'll start at Nishi-Ogikubo Station beneath the neighborhood's giant pink elephant before settling into the long-running Coffee House Soleil kissaten. From there, we'll visit Summit Store Nishi-Ogikubo Station South — our unofficial Super S stand-in — and, yes, pick up a bag of chips and a drink for later as a little nod to Sasaki. Along the way, we'll explore Nishiogi's antique district, secondhand and vintage shopping, and make an optional stop at Amaikko for traditional Japanese sweets. We'll also take a short train ride to Ogikubo for a break and a view from Lumine Ogikubo's Green Terrace before returning to Nishi-Ogikubo for dinner at Mogame Shokudo and its highly recommended chicken nanban. And if you're not ready for the night to end quite yet, we have an optional stop at BAR 1956 before looking at two very different places to stay — a practical hotel option in Kichijoji and our "I feel like splurging in Japan" choice in Shinjuku. As always, this isn't about checking attractions off a list. It's about getting a little lost, wandering somewhere you might not otherwise have visited, and hopefully finding one of those places or moments that ends up becoming yours. Come along with Lost Without Japan for our Smoking Behind the Supermarket With You inspired day trip through Nishi-Ogikubo, Suginami, Tokyo. Have a question, a Japan travel story, or your own Lost Without Japan moment? You can reach the show at [email protected] or find us on Instagram at @lostwithoutjapan. The timestamp for the start of our Nishi-Ogikubo sits in Suginami Ward talk in this episode is 9:38. Our show's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lostwithoutjapan/ Stephy: ko-fi.com/stephysaysjapan and @stephysays.japan Please Consider Kindly Supporting Our Crowd-Funded Show By Supporting Us Through Our Show's Patreon: https://patreon.com/lostwithoutjapanpodcast?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Google Shared Maps for This Episode: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DjRttXdDpFFC9GLb9  Australian International Driver's License:  https://kart.st/en/drivers-license/australia.html United States International Driver's License:  https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/driving-and-road-safety.html   

Smoking Behind the Supermarket With You: Hidden Tokyo Day Trip to Nishi-Ogikubo | Lost Without Japan Season 6 Ep. 154 THIS episode is inspired by Smoking Behind the Supermarket With You; we're heading to Nishi-Ogikubo in Tokyo's Suginami Ward for a Lost Without Japan day trip built around the little moments that can make exploring Japan unforgettable. Rather than trying to force an anime pilgrimage to a location that hasn't been officially identified, we're creating our own Smoking Behind the Supermarket With You -inspired adventure in one of Tokyo's more lived-in neighborhoods. We'll start at Nishi-Ogikubo Station beneath the neighborhood's giant pink elephant before settling into the long-running Coffee House Soleil kissaten. From there, we'll visit Summit Store Nishi-Ogikubo Station South — our unofficial Super S stand-in — and, yes, pick up a bag of chips and a drink for later as a little nod to Sasaki. Along the way, we'll explore Nishiogi's antique district, secondhand and vintage shopping, and make an optional stop at Amaikko for traditional Japanese sweets. We'll also take a short train ride to Ogikubo for a break and a view from Lumine Ogikubo's Green Terrace before returning to Nishi-Ogikubo for dinner at Mogame Shokudo and its highly recommended chicken nanban. And if you're not ready for the night to end quite yet, we have an optional stop at BAR 1956 before looking at two very different places to stay — a practical hotel option in Kichijoji and our "I feel like splurging in Japan" choice in Shinjuku. As always, this isn't about checking attractions off a list. It's about getting a little lost, wandering somewhere you might not otherwise have visited, and hopefully finding one of those places or moments that ends up becoming yours. Come along with Lost Without Japan for our Smoking Behind the Supermarket With You inspired day trip through Nishi-Ogikubo, Suginami, Tokyo. Have a question, a Japan travel story, or your own Lost Without Japan moment? You can reach the show at [email protected] or find us on Instagram at @lostwithoutjapan. The timestamp for the start of our Nishi-Ogikubo sits in Suginami Ward talk in this episode is 9:38. Our show's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lostwithoutjapan/ Stephy: ko-fi.com/stephysaysjapan and @stephysays.japan Please Consider Kindly Supporting Our Crowd-Funded Show By Supporting Us Through Our Show's Patreon: https://patreon.com/lostwithoutjapanpodcast?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Google Shared Maps for This Episode: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DjRttXdDpFFC9GLb9  Australian International Driver's License:  https://kart.st/en/drivers-license/australia.html United States International Driver's License:  https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/driving-and-road-safety.html   

Talking About Celebrating New Year's in Japan With Our Returning Guest Sam: Lost Without Japan Episode 153 Sam: https://www.instagram.com/findyourwings5/?hl=en  Lost Without Japan Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lostwithoutjapan/ Hell's Chicken: https://www.instagram.com/jigokudori/?hl=en  31 Beer Stand formerly Good Times: https://www.instagram.com/31beerstand/  Please Consider Kindly Supporting Our Crowd-Funded Show By Supporting Us Through Our Show's Patreon:  https://patreon.com/lostwithoutjapanpodcast?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator

Good Times Episode 18: Lost Without Japan Season 6 Episode 152 Sorry for the audio issues in this episode; it will be back to normal next episode. Lost Without Japan Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lostwithoutjapan/ Justin Instagram: @japanonpaper https://www.instagram.com/japanonpaper/ 31 Beer Stand formerly Good Times: https://www.instagram.com/31beerstand/  Please Consider Kindly Supporting Our Crowd-Funded Show By Supporting Us Through Our Show's Patreon:  https://patreon.com/lostwithoutjapanpodcast?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator

(Video) Kitahiroshima, Hokkaido Prefecture Day Trip With Lost Without Japan Season 6 Ep 150 The timestamp for the start of our Kitahiroshima talk in this episode is 9:53. Our show's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lostwithoutjapan/ Please Consider Kindly Supporting Our Crowd-Funded Show By Supporting Us Through Our Show's Patreon: https://patreon.com/lostwithoutjapanpodcast?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Golf In Japan: https://golf-in-japan.com/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=330757863&gbraid=0AAAAADcvHaGyxKvxM7or7vqGxPbC_i1F-&gclid=CjwKCAjwkaXUBhASEiwAZI3ds9Eaa0oyqvu11mvR9-YZAYX-1cLmH_MffcBWm0SX4vLMJboVgScx8BoC0RMQAvD_BwE  Google Shared Maps for This Episode: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DkFahH9A9LLnXSW56  Hot Spring and Sauna: https://satonomori.com/hot-spring/  Australian International Driver's License:  https://kart.st/en/drivers-license/australia.html United States International Driver's License:  https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/driving-and-road-safety.html  

(Audio) Kitahiroshima, Hokkaido Prefecture Day Trip With Lost Without Japan Season 6 Ep 151 The timestamp for the start of our Kitahiroshima talk in this episode is 9:53. Our show's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lostwithoutjapan/ Please Consider Kindly Supporting Our Crowd-Funded Show By Supporting Us Through Our Show's Patreon: https://patreon.com/lostwithoutjapanpodcast?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Golf In Japan: https://golf-in-japan.com/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=330757863&gbraid=0AAAAADcvHaGyxKvxM7or7vqGxPbC_i1F-&gclid=CjwKCAjwkaXUBhASEiwAZI3ds9Eaa0oyqvu11mvR9-YZAYX-1cLmH_MffcBWm0SX4vLMJboVgScx8BoC0RMQAvD_BwE  Google Shared Maps for This Episode: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DkFahH9A9LLnXSW56  Hot Spring and Sauna: https://satonomori.com/hot-spring/  Australian International Driver's License:  https://kart.st/en/drivers-license/australia.html United States International Driver's License:  https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/driving-and-road-safety.html  

Stephy is the best:  Lost Without Japan Episode Season 6 Episode 149 Lost Without Japan Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lostwithoutjapan/  Stephy Main Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/stephysays.japan   Stephy's Taiyaki Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/taiyaki.stephy/  Stephy Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/stephysaysjapan?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAcGRvZgJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAadnfQRMancX4ER1k9F3znbyAk5cNkpvsULAw_GDnIt4HWXFMYhUHiYk0TXo8A_aem_mvvvKU8g_zhrzrR6Br0-tw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stephysays Please Consider Kindly Supporting Our Crowd-Funded Show By Supporting Us Through Our Shows Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/paying-for-our-4-109129803?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link 

Episode Description 5th Anniversary Episode With K-pop Kimchi and Lost Without Japan Season 6 Episode 148 (Audio) Lost Without Japan Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lostwithoutjapan/  Kpop Kimchi:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpopkimchi101?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/kpopkimchipodcast  X: http://x.com/intent/tweet?url=https://shows.acast.com/kpop-kimchi-episode-1/episodes/episode-331-we-rank-our-favorite-hotels&via=acast&text=Kpop%20Kimchi%20Podcast%E2%84%A2%EF%B8%8F  Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://shows.acast.com/kpop-kimchi-episode-1/episodes/episode-331-we-rank-our-favorite-hotels  Please Consider Kindly Supporting Our Crowd-Funded Show By Supporting Us Through Our Shows Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/paying-for-our-4-109129803?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link  Lost Without Japan Email:  [email protected]