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Kyoto off the Tourist Trail
It wasn’t until Kyoto’s tourist traps became everyday sight for me that I really wanted to get off its beaten path.
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Should You Visit Fukuoka or Nagasaki?
Apart from their importance, these two cities couldn’t be more different.
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Where to See Mt. Fuji
Allow me to start this post by pouring cold water all over you.
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A Perfect Day at Mt. Fuji
It’s actually very easy to take a day excursion to the Fuji Five Lakes region.
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Osaka for Any Traveler
How many days should you spend in Osaka?
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The Truth About Kyoto
First trips to Kyoto are almost never last trips to Kyoto.
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How Many Days Should You Spend in Tokyo?
As a traveler (and a travel blogger), I’m always reevaluating and recalibrating my stances—the topic of how many days in Tokyo you should spend is no exception.
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The Ultimate Kumamoto Castle Guide
Kumamoto Castle is one of my favorite castles—and my favorite places—in Japan.
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Japan’s Other Concrete Jungles
Tokyo is definitely not the only concrete jungle in Japan.
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All Japan is a Stage
It’s not surprising that you’d be eager to see performing arts in Japan once the country reopens.
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Nagasaki for Novices
Now is the perfect time to start planning your trip to Nagasaki
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Japan’s Greatest Gardens
You don’t need to be a horticulturist to appreciate the best gardens in Japan.
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Making Sense of Tokyo
My mental map of Tokyo is spot-on.
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Is Wakayama Worth Visiting?
If you know what or where “Wakayama” is, you’ve taken a step most tourists have not.
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Japan Off the Beaten Path
There’s value in seeing Japan off its tourist trail.
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Kyoto in Perfect Proportion
There isn’t any such thing as a “one-size-fits-all” trip to Japan’s erstwhile capital.
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Kyoto for Four Days
Kyoto is more than worth 96 hours of your time.
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Kyoto’s Treasure Trail
I can say without a doubt that five days is not too long to spend in Kyoto.
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Is Nara Worth Visiting?
Nara isn’t for everyone, but it might just be for you.
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