I hope you’ll find my Matsumoto itinerary helpful.
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Japan’s Most Mystical Shrine
A Kotohira Shrine day trip is an easy way to visit one of Japan’s most incredible sacred sites.
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The Truth About Japan’s “Koi Drains”
I hope I can help clear up what’s true and false about koi in drains in Japan.
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The Truth About ANA’s “The Room”
If you’re on the fence about trying the new ANA business class, don’t be.
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Japan’s Mysterious Whirlpools
They’re just as fascinating as they sound.
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Why Kenroku-en Takes the Crown
This oasis of serenity in Kanazawa is the most impressive of Japan’s “three great gardens.”
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Off the Beaten Path of Japan’s Beaten Path
When you’re so far off the beaten path, a traditional “sightseeing” approach can be superfluous.
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If Mt. Fuji Was An Island
Having a list of things to do in Rishiri is helpful, even if it’s not as necessary as one might be elsewhere in Japan.
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Comparing Japan’s Most Remote Islands
Comparing Rishiri vs Rebun isn’t necessary—you will probably go to both islands if you go to one—but it can be helpful.
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Where Japan Begins
Wakkanai isn’t Tokyo or even Sapporo, but it’s much larger and more sprawling than you might expect for someplace so remote.
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Who Wears the Wings of Japan Best?
ANA vs JAL—which is better?
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The Truth About ANA
Is ANA a good airline?
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Inside JAL’s Pointy End
Even if flying in JAL first or business is just a pipe dream for you right now, my images and insights will inspire you to make it a reality as soon as you can.
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Is ANA’s First Class That Much Better Than Business?
The main problem with ANA’s first class is that its fantastic business class is almost as good.
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Japan’s Best First Class
You can’t go wrong with either of these options, even if one of them will probably be more “right” for you.
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The Suite Life: ANA’s New-ish First Class
You’ll still find value in reading about ANA’s current-best first class, even if what’s available by the time you fly is significantly better.
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JAL’s Paradise on a Plane
JAL’s new first class experience is so spectacular that I almost can’t believe it’s real!
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The Million-yen Question
Is it worth flying first class to Japan?
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The Swallowtail’s Beautiful Death
Butterflies were my childhood obsession. Why wouldn’t harm to them translate into harm to me?
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Fukuoka’s Increasingly Famous Food Stalls
There’s no way to get the yatai in Fukuoka “wrong.”
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