I do love a good Japanese castle, even if Takeda-jo is little more than ruins.
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Why I Keep Going Back to Yamadera
Taking a Yamadera day trip is easy, no matter where your journey begins.
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How to Visit Japan’s Floating Gate
Miyajima was one of the first places in Japan that took my breath away.
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Japan’s Most Underrated Cities
The best cities to visit in Japan aren’t always ones you read about in guide books
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The Truth About Hokkaido in Summer
I hope you don’t mind if I throw some cold water (but just a bit) on you.
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The Kurashiki Question
It’s a simple question, but one that can have important consequences for your trip to Japan, depending upon how you answer.
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The Best Setouchi Base
Both of these cities, which anchor Japan’s underrated Setouchi reason, are very much worth visiting.
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Hiroshima’s Best-Kept Secret
Many travelers to Japan miss Onomichi entirely
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Beyond the Bomb(s)
Obviously, the best way to resolve the Hiroshima vs Nagasaki debate is to visit both cities.
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Himeji Starts Here
You might say I’m an expert in crafting the perfect Himeji Castle day trip
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Can You See Hiroshima on a Day Trip?
Hiroshima is one of Japan’s best-known destinations, yet it often seems to be an afterthought.
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Knocking Out the Nakasendo
Here’s everything you need to know about Japan’s most picturesque old postal road.
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The Real Danger of Visiting Fukushima
Is Fukushima worth visiting?
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Which Popular Tokyo Day Trip is Right For You?
Did I mention that I love both of these places?
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Discover the Magic of the Kumano Kodo
A Kumano Kodo walk offers one of the most satisfying mixes of nature and culture in Japan, but it’s also a Pandora’s Box
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How Long Do You Need in Nikko?
Sleeping in Nikko, it turns out, makes all the difference in the world.
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Is Beppu Worth Visiting?
Onsen hot springs—at least the kind you bathe in—aren’t all that Beppu has to offer.
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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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Miyazaki for Dummies
This remote corner of Japan is also one of the country’s least-visited, especially among foreigners.
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The Truth About Kakunodate
Kakunodate is absolutely worth a trip, though there are some caveats.
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