It’s easy—well, easy enough—for you to see this amazing sakura view yourself.
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Tatebayashi is Worth the Trek
Tatebayashi is the most hidden sort of hidden gem in Japan.
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Kansai’s Most Underrated Railway
Over the years, I’ve relied more and more on the Kintetsu Line to explore Japan’s Kansai region.
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Why You Should (Almost) Never Tip in Japan
As a general rule, there is no tipping in Japan.
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Another Japanese Alpine Dilemma
Is Takayama or Matsumoto a better base for exploring the Japanese Alps?
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Is Higashiyama Really Kyoto’s Best Neighborhood?
Is Arashiyama or Higashiyama the best part of Kyoto?
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Japan’s Oldest Castle
Inuyama Castle is the oldest of Japan’s 12 original castles, and is impressive in its own right apart from that fact.
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Perfect Tokyo Panorama Spots
Where can you get the best view of Tokyo?
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Japan’s Suddenly Sought-After Temple Stays
The topic of temple stays in Japan is more nuanced than it might seem on the surface.
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The Best Base for the Japanese Alps
Should you stay in Matsumoto or Nagano during your trip to the Japanese Alps?
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The Truth About the Mt. Fuji Lawson
I’m here to help you get the shot you want, haters be damned.
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Osaka for the Short-on-Time
It’s much more common to take an Osaka day trip from Kyoto than it is to stay overnight in Osaka.
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1,000 Years in a Day
I wouldn’t ordinarily recommend a Kyoto day trip from Osaka, but if it’s your only option, I’ll help you do it well.
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