It’s not really cleaf who first came up with the idea to fry a Japanese maple leaf in the traditional tempura style.
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The Truth About Kyoto in Autumn
Autumn in Kyoto was a magical experience, even though I somewhat knew what to expect.
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Cash Me Outside, Japan Edition
It was not during my Nara day trip, at least not technically, that I evoked the catchphrase of the talkshow guest now known as Bhad Barbie.
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Final Blessing from the Daimyo
While the real Nagahama Castle had been all but deserted, the one in Hikone is a legitimately feudal structure.
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Death and the Holy Mountain
Death takes many forms, but no prisoners.
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Arashiyama Bedlam
If you spend enough time in Arashiyama, no matter how impassable the crowd becomes, you will eventually succumb to its magic.
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Are Tripods Illegal in Kyoto?
Kyoto in November is delightful for everyone, but especially photographers.
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Osaka in a New Light
I knew that my Osaka autumn trip would be successful as soon as I landed
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Tantalizing Takayama
Taking a trip to Takayama from Tokyo is immensely satisfying, no matter how long you stay or what you do.
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Your Japan Ryokan Search Ends Today
The journey, in Japan and in general, is at least as important as the destination—these transcendental ryokans manage to embody both.
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Amazing Excursions from Osaka
Osaka’s excursions allow you to see the very best of Japan without leaving the Kansai region.
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Here’s Where to Find Gudetama in Japan
If you’re searching for Gudetama in Japan, there’s good news and there’s bad news.
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This is the Best Airline to Fly to Japan
Depending on which criteria matter most to you, the best airline to Japan might not actually be a Japanese one.
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10 Tokyo Boutique Hotels Under $150
You’ll have particular difficulty if you want a Tokyo hotel with a central location, great price, small number of rooms and stylish design—or will you?
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Discover the History of Futuristic Tokyo
Tokyo’s famous for how futuristic it is, but you can still step back into the city’s past.
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The Best Business Class to Japan
The best airline to fly to Japan in business class (or otherwise) is usually a Japanese one, but there are some caveats.
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Hello Kitty’s Japan
Would you go to Sanrio Puroland, or would you simply take a trip on the Hello Kitty Shinkansen and call it a day?
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Should You Visit Hiroshima or Nagasaki?
If you’ve got the time, it’s best to visit Hiroshima and Nagasaki, but this post should make it easier to choose if you absolutely must pick one.
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Following Murakami Through Japan
If the locations Murakami writes about in such an ethereal way are made of brick and stone, then the sorts of people he writes about must be real, too.
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Which Tokyo Airport is Right for You?
The Haneda vs Narita debate simply isn’t as black-and-white as some make it to be.
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