Kusatsu is a captivating wonderland that’s full of surprises if you don’t know what to expect.
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The Truth About Ginzan Onsen
Is Ginzan Onsen worth visiting?
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The Best of Fuji’s Five Lakes
Only two of Fuji’s five lakes have the infrastructure or attractions to justify a visit, be it for the day or overnight.
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Japan’s Other Orange (and Red) Gates
There are plenty of alternatives to Fushimi Inari for travelers who want the Instagram money shot, but not the stress.
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Japan’s Top Garden is a Work of Art (Literally)
Like any plant in any garden, the Adachi Museum of Art is but one player in Yasugi’s symphony of beauty.
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Izumo is More Than Its Famous Shrine
There’s no shortage of amazing reasons to visit Izumo.
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Matsue is Magical
Matsue is worth the trek.
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Japan’s Ultimate Urban Rivalry
Is Tokyo or Osaka a better city for travelers like you?
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Utsunomiya is More Than Where You Change Trains
Is Utsunomiya worth visiting?
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A Tedious Takachiho Day Trip
Is the pay-off of visiting the gorge greater than or equal to the trouble of getting there?
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Is Nara Better Than Kyoto?
For certain sorts of travelers, Nara might be a preferable overnight base to Kyoto.
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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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Japan’s Most Important Shrine
Can you visit Ise Shrine?
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A Jaunt to Japan’s Daruma Temple
Don’t for a single second fool yourself into thinking that this place is off Osaka’s beaten path.
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Obama is Actually Outstanding
Whether you’re a Republican or a Democrat—or even an American at all—Obama-cho is a standout destination.
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Sometimes, the Snow Comes Down in June
By the time I finally got to the Japan snow tunnel, I’d been waiting literally for years.
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Kagoshima’s Best-Kept Secret
If Kagoshima is where Japan ends, then the Satsuma Peninsula is where Kagoshima ends.
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Shikoku’s Best-Kept Secret
Tokushima’s Awa Odori Festival is right up there with the best of them.
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How to Choose Between Tokushima and Takamatsu
If you absolutely must decide, I can help you make the right pick.
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Why to See Japan’s Snowiest City in Summer
The Aomori Nebuta Matsuri is a pain to attend, but I promise you: It’s worth it!
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