The short answer is no.
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How to Buy Train Tickets in Japan
By the time you navigate away from this article, you’ll be ready to board the Shinkansen.
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The Truth About Masks in Japan
A lot of people have the wrong idea about masks in Japan.
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When to Visit Japan
There’s no universal answer to the question of the best time to visit Japan.
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Another Taste of TokyoTreat
When the TokyoTreat box arrived at my door just before Christmas, I felt a familiar excitement.
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Become the Woman in the Dunes
The Tottori Sand Dunes are absolutely worth visiting, whether or not you get a chance to read the book about them before you get there.
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Why They Call It “Hoki-huji”
In fact, Mt. Daisen has very little in common with Mt. Fuji
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What to Know About Buying a SIM Card in Japan
Buying a SIM card in Japan is now not only possible, but relatively straightforward.
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Hokuriku Starts Here
Of all the regions of Japan, Hokuriku is the one for which my fondness has most increased over the years.
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Kansai Starts Here
How many days do you need in Osaka and Kyoto?
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Is Nagoya Worth Visiting?
The exuberance of my Nagoya travel guide stands in stark contrast to the city’s lukewarm reputation.
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Sendai Starts Here
Is Sendai worth visiting?
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Aso Starts Here
It took me two trips to see Mt. Aso for what it is.
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The Secret to Getting Yen in Japan
Without a pocket full of yen in this surprisingly cash-centric country, you simply won’t get very far.
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The Tokyo Underground, De-mystified
Nearly 9 million people travel through the Tokyo underground system every day, many of whom are literal schoolchildren.
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The Truth About Solo Travel in Japan
Think traveling in Japan alone isn’t for you? Think again.
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Morioka Starts Here
I’ve come to love this Tohoku hub for what it is.
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24 Places to Go in Japan in 2024
2024 will be the best year—ever—to visit Japan.
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The Truth About the Ghibli Museum
Seeing the work of Hayao Miyazaki and company brought to life within the magical museum was something of a conversion experience for me.
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Japan’s Best Biking Route
There’s a reason the 70 km of trails between Honshu and Shikoku islands are known as the best cycling route in Japan.
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