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Kyushu Starts Here

I’ve had a Kyushu travel guide on this site for a long time—but I haven’t really been satisfied with it, if I’m perfectly honest. Some parts of it were downright superficial, and reflected the fact that I’ve been discovering the island piecemeal over the past several years, rather than having done a deep dive. This […]

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An Extremely Well-Rounded Trip to Japan

There’s no perfect amount of time to spend in Japan. Some people come for a month and mostly squander it, while others can fit the journey of a lifetime into just a few days. With this being said, some trip lengths serves as better container than others, particularly if you’re realistic about the number of […]

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Japan in Just Two Weeks

Japan is bigger than it looks on the map, especially if you’re from a massive country like Canada, Australia or the US. It’s tempting to think that you can go “everywhere in Japan” in just a short amount of time. At the same time, having the right travel plan will allow you to cover the […]

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The Best of Japan in One Month

When readers and private clients ask me how long they should spend in Japan, I answer simply. “As long you can,” I say, matter-of-factly. “Japan is much bigger than it looks on the map.” For most travelers, this isn’t very long—understandably so. From limits on annual level to children’s school schedules, the majority of prospective […]

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How to See Cherry Blossoms in Japan

As I set out on my latest cherry blossom trip through Japan–I’ve taken eight, and counting, since I first visited the country in 2014, I made a tongue-in-cheek remark to a friend of mine. “Sakura season,” I quipped, “is like my Super Bowl.” I was being half-sarcastic, but the reality is that I do take […]

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