Joshua Meyer
School
Concordia College New York
Florida State University
Expertise
Theme Parks, Movie Locations, Japanese Travel Destinations
- Joshua's guide to "Lost in Translation" locations in Tokyo ranked as the #1 top-performing article by organic search on the GaijinPot Blog in 2018.
- He is certified to teach English as a foreign language and worked as a freelance editor on the Japan Tourism Agency's governmental signage project for 2020.
- He has slept overnight in a Disney park and spent part of his honeymoon at the world's oldest hotel.
Experience
Joshua grew up in Florida, lived in suburban New York and rural Missouri, and traveled cross-country in the U.S. before moving to Tokyo in 2010. Since 2017, he has contributed regularly to sites like /Film, Inverse, Japan Today, GaijinPot, and WDW News Today, with many of his travel-related articles focusing on tourist attractions with a pop culture connection. In addition to visiting (and writing professionally) about each of Japan's ten biggest cities, he has covered nature spots like Mount Fuji and other places in Asia like Singapore and Hong Kong.
Education
Joshua holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English (Creative Writing) from Florida State University.
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Stories By Joshua Meyer
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Test Track first opened at Epcot in 1999 and underwent one prior reimagining in 2012. Some fans have already labeled the new upcoming version "Test Track 3.0."
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This attraction has been open since 1971, but is part of a larger process to update Disney park attractions.
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Planning to take a trip to a Disney park? Then you probably want to go when it's less crowded. This clever tool can show you the best times to visit.
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Booking your next vacation can seem like a daunting task, but flexible 24-hour cancellation policies may just save you a bundle.
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Looking for a top-notch luxury hotel in Florida for a romantic getaway with your loved one? Look no further! This hotel is the perfect choice for honeymooners.
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You don't have to fly halfway around the world to visit sites where the "Star Wars" films were shot. This location is accessible right here in the U.S.
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If you visit this gorgeous storybook village during winter, you'll get a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see rural Japan at its most picturesque.
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Got some money to burn on your trip to NYC? Stop at this Guiness World Record-holding restaurant and treat yo'self to the most expensive fries on the planet.
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The Grand Canyon has earned a reputation for being an unmissable natural landmark in the U.S., and its place in history has also been commemorated on film.
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Flying can be expensive. These two U.S. states are the cheapest to fly out of — and they have some of the most popular tourist destinations in the world.
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A Florida amusement park that calls itself the "Alligator Capital of the World" was one of the earliest theme parks in the state, and also a wildlife preserve.
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Guests of Disneyland's hotels will eventually be able to see which of the resort's two parks has early entry available by consulting its website.
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The legendary chef and world traveler Anthony Bourdain left us with a wealth of advice for appreciating and experiencing our destinations to the fullest.
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Some of the most beautiful natural wonders in the U.S. are just waiting to be explored. Here's the national park with the best sunrise and sunset views.
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Novice cruisers may not know that many cabin walls are made of metal! While that can sound cold and sterile, they offer a pretty handy storage opportunity.
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This building has recently been singled out as having more film credits to its name than any other American building. Can you guess where it is?
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Even if you've never seen Steven Spielberg's film "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial," you're bound to appreciate the magnificent forest where parts of it were filmed.
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Planning a trip to Los Angeles, but not looking to spend too much money while touring the city? Here's a great way to save on attractions in the City of Angels.
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Looking to stay in accommodations that were featured in your favorite horror film? Here are a few hotels and cabins that will send shivers up your spine.
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You may have seen it on an Oregon license plate or the reverse side of the state's quarter. Discover more about the country's most popular volcanic lake.
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Hotels in movies always seem so glamorous. Luckily, you can experience that same luxurious lifestyle by staying at one of the hotels on this list.
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Sometimes all it takes to turn a road trip from a drag to a joy are a few little tweaks - and this simple one is as smart as it is satisfying.
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Epcot is known for its extensive range of food and drink, but when you're on a budget it can be tough to stick to it. Thankfully this TikTok hack makes it easy.
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Trying to pack everything you need onboard into a single carry-on can be difficult, but this duty-free bag hack could offer some much-needed extra space.
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From its bars, restaurants, and culture, Tokyo, Japan, was one of the late Anthony Bourdain's favorite cities to visit. Let's see why.
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Tokyo Disney Resort has new exclusive attractions that all Disney fans will want to experience. From rides to shows, here's what Disney Tokyo has in store.
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If you don't feel comfortable planning a full-blown vacation in 2023, you still have other options. For example, maybe you can try out a 'nearcation'!