When we think about traveling somewhere, certain questions are obvious. Where should I go, and when" Where should I stay" What should I see"
To these clearly important starting points, we might add: What should I listen to"
For many of us, music and travel are inseparable. But plotting a playlist is, unfortunately, often completely ignored in the travel-planning process.

Put another way: ?sightseeing? is an integral part of travel; but ?soundlistening? is unheard of as a key concern of our itineraries.
Every destination has its music, whether it?s music from, about, or inspired by that place.
It might be a country?s signature sound, like Brazil?s bossa nova, or it may manifest in a foreigner?s take on the local music. And some of the richest samples can be found in the film scores of a country?s homegrown cinema.
Music inspires us and gets us excited for our trip (and anticipation has been shown to be one of the most enjoyable parts of travel). It provides a pitch-perfect soundtrack during our travels. And, after we?ve returned, it can instantly transport us back, triggering memories of a time and place long ago.
Below are our tips for starting your own Ultimate Japan Travel Playlist. Far from being exhaustive, this list is merely an overture. Half the fun will be finding gems of your own to add to your personal playlist.
Japan Travel Playlist: Jazzy Japan

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