Inuyama Castle is the oldest of Japan’s 12 original castles, and is impressive in its own right apart from that fact.
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The Most “Alpine” Place in the Japanese Alps
If you head to the Senjojiki Cirque in the Chuo Alps, you may indeed feel like you’re in Europe.
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Tatebayashi is Worth the Trek
Tatebayashi is the most hidden sort of hidden gem in Japan.
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Japan’s Underrated Indigo Town
Udatsu, while easy to miss, is impossible to forget.
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Why I Keep Going Back to Yamadera
Traveling from Sendai to Yamadera is easy—it’s one of my favorite day trips anywhere in Japan
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The Best Reasons to Leave Hiroshima Behind
Hiroshima’s city center, whatever you think of it, really comprises only a small fraction of why the larger San’yo region is worth visiting.
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Excellent Excursions from Okayama
Day trips from Okayama are more appealing than much of what awaits you within the city limits.
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Kansai’s Final Boss
These two cities simply couldn’t be more different.
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Hiroshima Takes Time
Deciding how many days in Hiroshima you need is critical to enjoying Japan’s most misunderstood city.
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Okinawa’s Best Diversion
Okinawa is paradise no matter where in the archipelago you venture.
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Kanto Starts Here
My journey putting this Kanto itinerary together began over a decade ago.
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Japan’s Great, White North(s)
When deciding between Hokkaido or Tohoku, there is no “wrong” answer.
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Takayama Starts Here
For the first time, I’m publishing my guide to things to do in Takayama.
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The Real Tea on Uji and Nara
Uji vs Nara: Which one is best for you?
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Japan’s Sakura Mountain
This might just be the ultimate Yoshino itinerary.
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Mito is More Than You’re Expecting
Is Mito worth visiting?
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San’yo Starts Here
When most non-Japanese people hear the word san’yō, they think of a slightly questionable electronics brand.
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A Sakura Tunnel in Tohoku
The Kitakami cherry blossoms are a delight, no matter when in the season you happen to arrive
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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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Camellias, Churches and Chocolate
This is the Goto islands itinerary I wish I’d had when planning my own trip.
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