New episode just landed 🎙️🇯🇵

This week on Checked In with Ryan & Jo, we’re off to Japan… and its safe to say, Ryan’s already planning his snack stops while Jo’s chasing temples, sunsets, and all the slow moments in between ✨

We’re joined by the lovely Holly from Inside Japan (one of the UK’s leading Japan specialists), who brings all the insider knowledge you actually want — not just the guidebook stuff. Think where to go beyond the obvious, how to travel Japan without feeling overwhelmed, and those little cultural details that can make or break your trip (including why KFC is a 'thing' for Christmas dinner in Japan 😅).

We chat cherry blossom season vs autumn colours, the magic of Kyoto, the buzz of Tokyo, and why Japan somehow manages to feel both wildly different and incredibly comforting at the same time. Holly also shares some of her favourite hidden gems and the kind of experiences that stay with you long after you’ve come home.

Expect a bit of chaos, a lot of wanderlust, and Ryan asking the important questions… mainly about food 🍜

If Japan’s been sitting on your “one day” list, consider this your sign to start turning it into a “book it” moment ✈️

🎧 Listen now & come travel with us...

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