The question of how to travel with luggage in Japan really stresses people out.
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Is Beppu Worth Visiting?
Onsen hot springs—at least the kind you bathe in—aren’t all that Beppu has to offer.
Continue ReadingMiyazaki for Dummies
This remote corner of Japan is also one of the country’s least-visited, especially among foreigners.
Continue ReadingThe Truth About Kakunodate
Kakunodate is absolutely worth a trip, though there are some caveats.
Continue ReadingSakata Starts Here
I do know what it takes for destinations in Japan to break out from the rest of the pack—Sakata has all of them, and then some.
Continue ReadingThe Truth About Uji
A trip to Uji—a real trip to Uji—is not quite as simple and straightforward as you might think it is.
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