If you’re planning to take a Himeji day trip, you’re in the right place.
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Battle of Tokyo’s Towers
The Tokyo Skytree vs Tokyo Tower debate often begins with a clarification.
Continue ReadingBattle of Japan’s Second Fiddles
Is Kyushu or Shikoku the better Japanese island?
Continue ReadingThe Jewel of Kochi
Kochi Castle was an early contender for my favorite place I saw in Shikoku—and not just because of the cloudless, baby-blue sky overhead.
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You don’t have to walk the entirety of Shikoku’s pilgrimage trail to get a feel for its beauty and magic.
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Five days in Tokyo is not too few, not too many, but just right—the Goldilocks trip, if you will.
Continue ReadingKyoto in Just 2 Days
Although 2 days in Kyoto will not afford you an exhaustive exploration of Japan’s ancient capital, it can provide a formidable survey.
Continue ReadingJapan’s Slice of Tropical Paradise
Ishigaki beaches are the place to be if you’re in pursuit of tropical Japan.
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A trip to Dogo Onsen works great in any context.
Continue ReadingA Taste of Tokyo
The best thing about this article is that it lays the groundwork for any Tokyo itinerary.
Continue ReadingTokyo Never Sleeps
Things to do in Tokyo at night are nearly as numerous as the lights on Tokyo’s illuminated skyline.
Continue ReadingShinjuku vs. Shibuya
Is Shinjuku or Shibuya right for you?
Continue ReadingJapan’s Ultimate Urban Rivalry
I recommend you visit both Tokyo and Osaka—and I imagine you’ll love each in its own right.
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Here’s the knowledge to easily put together a first-rate trip of Japan’s second city.
Continue ReadingTantalizing Takayama
Taking a trip to Takayama from Tokyo is immensely satisfying, no matter how long you stay or what you do.
Continue ReadingAmazing Excursions from Osaka
Osaka’s excursions allow you to see the very best of Japan without leaving the Kansai region.
Continue ReadingDiscover the History of Futuristic Tokyo
Tokyo’s famous for how futuristic it is, but you can still step back into the city’s past.
Continue ReadingShould You Visit Hiroshima or Nagasaki?
If you’ve got the time, it’s best to visit Hiroshima and Nagasaki, but this post should make it easier to choose if you absolutely must pick one.
Continue ReadingFollowing Murakami Through Japan
If the locations Murakami writes about in such an ethereal way are made of brick and stone, then the sorts of people he writes about must be real, too.
Continue ReadingKyushu vs. Shikoku: Which is Right for You?
If you didn’t know whether you should visit Kyushu or Shikoku before you navigated here, you should have a better idea now.
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