In this episode, I’m just 48 hours away from getting on a plane to Japan—and I’m feeling a wild mix of excitement and nerves! I break down my full itinerary, from Star Wars Celebration in Tokyo to day trips out of Osaka, a visit to Hiroshima, and wrapping it all up in Kanazawa.

I’ve got my ticket, passport, money, and smartphone—everything else I’ll figure out along the way. I also talk about what I’m packing, how I plan to handle jet lag, the gear I’m bringing to create content, and the nerdy (and delicious) things I’m most excited to check out. Spoiler: egg salad is absolutely on the list.

Whether you're prepping for your own Japan trip or just here for the ride, come along as I get ready to launch into my biggest nerd adventure yet.

🧳 What’s in This Episode:

• ✈️ Countdown to departure: 2 days until takeoff!
• 🎫 Ryan’s travel mantra: Ticket. Money. Passport. Smartphone.
• 🌏 Full Japan itinerary breakdown:
  • 6 nights in Tokyo (Star Wars Celebration + ramen + baseball)
  • 4 nights in Osaka (with day trips to Kyoto, Nara, Kobe + Expo 2025)
  • 2 nights in Hiroshima
  • 2 nights in Kanazawa
• 🎥 New gear: Insta360 camera + podcast mic = content on the go
• 📺 Travel prep: YouTube recs and packing tips from fellow creators
• 🍜 Top goals: late-night izakaya crawls, weird museums, capsule toys, Japanese fast food
• 🤖 The travel vibe: nerdy, curious, and just slightly chaotic

🔗 Links Mentioned:

• YouTube: Sunny in Japan
• YouTube: Hoang Pham

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