They weren’t pulverized—they had vaporized.
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30 (More) Pictures to Inspire Your Sakura Travels
Even if you don’t have as much time as I do to obsess over beautiful flowers that die a few days after they bloom.
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Why Takayama Takes Time
It isn’t quick to get from Tokyo to Takayama, though it is relatively easy.
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The Magic of Visiting Fushimi Inari Shrine at Night
Everything changes after nightfall—even Japanese shrines.
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Japan for Newbies
My first lesson about planning your first trip to Japan: Don’t count on it being the last.
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Kyoto’s Sake Secret
The sake town of Fushimi is as central to the story of Kyoto as Arashiyama or Higashiyama—and I hope you’ll take the time to see why.
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Cherry Blossoms Aren’t the Only Japanese Flowers
You can enjoy seasonal flowers in Japan, even if you don’t visit during sakura season.
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Sado Starts Here
Sado Island has something for every kind of traveler.
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The Low-Key Best Month to Visit Japan
There are almost no downsides to visiting Japan in May.
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Is Atami Worth Visiting?
It’s not hard to see why Atami was once the place to be.
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Is This Japan’s Most Dangerous Hike?
The hike to Nageiredo isn’t dangerous, or even especially harrowing.
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Should You Fly Into Haneda or Narita?
Try not to overthink the HND vs NRT debate.
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The Future of the Hokkaido Shinkansen
The extension of the Hokkaido Shinkansen is imminent—and it will change the game for tourism.
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The Truth About Asahikawa
Is Asahikawa worth visiting?
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Sapporo’s Greatest Escapes
Sapporo is literally the hub of Hokkaido.
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Hokkaido’s Wild East
Hokkaido is an absolutely massive island, but most travelers never make it far from Sapporo.
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How to Soak in Japan’s Best Onsen
This is one of my favorite places I’ve ever stayed in Japan.
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The Truth About Koyasan Temple Stays
Let’s just say that the monk who mans the check-in counter at Hongaku-in temple was not pleased when Suguru and I arrived after sunset.
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Sapporo’s Snowiest Spectacle
It’s more than just sculptures!
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The Truth About Otaru
Is Otaru worth visiting?
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