Much of off-the-beaten-path Kyushu is almost completely devoid of foreign tourists.
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Hirosaki is More Than Its Famous Castle
Things to do in Hirosaki (and, especially, just outside the city) far exceed the images you see on postcards.
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The Man in the Snowbank
Without the threat of punishment, there is no joy in flight.
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Shikoku’s Little Brother
Like many places in Japan—and like Japan more broadly—Awaji is a lot bigger than it looks on the map.
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Become the Woman in the Dunes
The Tottori Sand Dunes are absolutely worth visiting, whether or not you get a chance to read the book about them before you get there.
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Why They Call It “Hoki-huji”
In fact, Mt. Daisen has very little in common with Mt. Fuji
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Hokuriku Starts Here
Of all the regions of Japan, Hokuriku is the one for which my fondness has most increased over the years.
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Kansai Starts Here
How many days do you need in Osaka and Kyoto?
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Is Nagoya Worth Visiting?
The exuberance of my Nagoya travel guide stands in stark contrast to the city’s lukewarm reputation.
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Sendai Starts Here
Is Sendai worth visiting?
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Aso Starts Here
It took me two trips to see Mt. Aso for what it is.
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Perfect Tokyo Panorama Spots
Where can you get the best view of Tokyo?
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Morioka Starts Here
I’ve come to love this Tohoku hub for what it is.
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Japan’s Best Biking Route
There’s a reason the 70 km of trails between Honshu and Shikoku islands are known as the best cycling route in Japan.
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Kobe is More Than Just an Amazing Day Trip
If you’re flexible about how many days in Kobe you can spend, the city and the rest of Hyogo prefecture will really come alive for you.
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Why You Shouldn’t Skip Enoshima
Is Enoshima island worth visiting?
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Tokyo’s Underrated Autumn
Japan’s capital, it turns out, is an incredibly place to enjoy fall foliage.
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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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Hokkaido’s Hell Valley
There’s another hellish valley you can experience: The one in Noboribetsu Onsen.
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Why Sapporo Takes Time
Decide how many days in Sapporo you should spend.
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