Where can you see fall colors in Kyoto?
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How to Navigate Kyoto
By the time you finish reading this post, you’ll know Kyoto at least as well as I do.
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Want to Drive Mario Kart in Tokyo? There’s a Catch.
A Tokyo street kart tour may or may not be what you’re expecting.
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How to Take the Ultimate Japan Postcard Picture
Is Chureito Pagoda worth it?
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Kansai’s Most Fabulous Fish Market
Not everyone will have the time or inclination to visit the Akashi Fish Market, but if you do, you won’t leave disappointed.
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Ride the Rails Between Tokyo and Osaka
If you’re preparing to take a Tokyo to Osaka train, it’s natural that you’ll have some questions.
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The Spirit of Kyoto
“Temple fatigue” is a very real phenomenon.
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Battle of the Japanese Capitals
If you’ve never been to either city, comparing Tokyo vs Kyoto might seem futile.
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Is Tokyo Expensive?
It’s a matter of yes-and-no, not yes-or-no.
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Where to See Sakura in Tokyo
The Tokyo cherry blossom season comes early—but often unpredictably so.
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The Dreamiest Day Trips from Kyoto
I’m glad you’re here—and I’m excited to help you get out of town.
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How to Reach Hakone’s Bubbling Baths
Planning a day trip from Tokyo to Hakone?
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The Secret of Gujo Hachiman
Is Gujo Hachiman worth visiting?
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A Trick for Booking Japan’s Best Restaurants
If you do need to make restaurant reservations in Japan, it doesn’t have to be daunting.
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Is Kanazawa or Takayama Better for Travelers?
I’m not sure why so many people mention Kanazawa and Takayama in the same conversation.
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Tohoku’s Marvelous Matsuri
Should you visit the Akita Festival or Aomori Festival—or both?
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Is Kamikochi Worth Visiting?
Make sure Kamikochi ends up fitting into your travel plans perfectly.
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How to See Japan’s Waterfall Pagoda
It’s one of the most spectacular places in the country—and not just in a visual sense.
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The Wildest Way Through Shikoku
The first time I visited the Iya Valley, Japan took on a new dimension to me.
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The Truth About Takamatsu
There’s not a lot written online about things to do in Takamatsu, at least not in English.
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