A wise man climbs Fuji once; only a fool climbs it twice
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Côte d’Akihabara
Hours before my scheduled Mario Kart tour, Tokyo reminded me of the serendipity that keeps me coming back here so often.
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The Jewel of Kochi
Kochi Castle was an early contender for my favorite place I saw in Shikoku—and not just because of the cloudless, baby-blue sky overhead.
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Legend of the Shikoku Junrei
You don’t have to walk the entirety of Shikoku’s pilgrimage trail to get a feel for its beauty and magic.
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A Goldilocks Tokyo Trip
Five days in Tokyo is not too few, not too many, but just right—the Goldilocks trip, if you will.
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Kyoto in Just 2 Days
Although 2 days in Kyoto will not afford you an exhaustive exploration of Japan’s ancient capital, it can provide a formidable survey.
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30 Pictures That Will Make You Want to Visit San’in
The San’in region is one of the most beautiful places in Japan—and not just in terms of scenery.
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Shimonoseki Surprise
Surprise and delight—and terror, shortly thereafter.
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Farewell to the Fox Spirit
Motonosumi Inari Shrine might become a tourist trap in the future, but it’s abjectly serene in the present.
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Ginkgoes and Goldfish
Tsuwano continued to delight and charm me, even before I reached the ruins of the town castle.
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All Izumo’s Auspices
I had high hopes for my brief trip to Izumo.
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Moods of Matsue
I’m almost certain I was trespassing—and I don’t remember the last time I had a tetanus shot.
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Fool With a Full Heart
I was treated like a superstar, even though it was someone else’s celebration.
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Adachi and Afterthoughts
Adachi Museum of Art is the picture of class and sophistication.
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What Started in Sakaiminato
I couldn’t help but wonder what Sakaiminato would look like bathed in kaleidoscopic light.
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How to Describe Daisen
A pleasant day that follows a perfect one isn’t any less lovely to live through.
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Ghosts of Tottori
Until about five minutes before three, I assumed the Tottori Sand Dunes were the most remarkable site I’d be seeing Monday.
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Japan’s Slice of Tropical Paradise
Ishigaki beaches are the place to be if you’re in pursuit of tropical Japan.
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Japan’s Original Onsen
A trip to Dogo Onsen works great in any context.
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A Taste of Tokyo
The best thing about this article is that it lays the groundwork for any Tokyo itinerary.
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