The wisteria tunnel in Japan far exceed the expectations I had for it, if I can be completely honest.
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The Other Nagasaki
There are two types of travelers, broadly speaking, who will find this Nagasaki Islands itinerary useful.
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Why You Should Make Matsushima Happen
Is Matsushima worth visiting?
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The Japan You’ve Been Looking For
Looking for the real Japan? Look no farther than the San’in region.
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Thrilling Tohoku
Tohoku is Japan’s most underrated region.
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Yokohama Starts Here
Yokohama is a place where you could stay the night, but that most people see on a day trip instead.
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The Truth About Yakushima
Is Yakushima island worth visiting?
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Why You Should Visit Marugame Castle
Is Marugame Castle worth visiting? Yes, and not just because its original tenshu is intact.
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This May Be Japan’s Most Overlooked Peninsula
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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