It’s a matter of yes-and-no, not yes-or-no.
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A Trick for Booking Japan’s Best Restaurants
If you do need to make restaurant reservations in Japan, it doesn’t have to be daunting.
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Tohoku’s Marvelous Matsuri
Should you visit the Akita Festival or Aomori Festival—or both?
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Staying Connected in Japan is Easier Than Ever
When I first visited Japan in 2014, it wasn’t even possible for travelers to buy SIM cards.
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The Fastest Way Between Kyoto and Osaka
The Shinkansen, in almost all cases, is neither the best nor even the fastest way to travel from Kyoto to Osaka.
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Promise of the Petals
They weren’t pulverized—they had vaporized.
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Japan for Newbies
My first lesson about planning your first trip to Japan: Don’t count on it being the last.
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Cherry Blossoms Aren’t the Only Japanese Flowers
You can enjoy seasonal flowers in Japan, even if you don’t visit during sakura season.
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The Low-Key Best Month to Visit Japan
There are almost no downsides to visiting Japan in May.
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Does Tokyo Have Snow?
The weather in Tokyo isn’t what you probably think it is.
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The Truth About Koyasan Temple Stays
Let’s just say that the monk who mans the check-in counter at Hongaku-in temple was not pleased when Suguru and I arrived after sunset.
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Sapporo’s Snowiest Spectacle
It’s more than just sculptures!
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Make 2023 the Year You Visit Japan
There’s no good reason not to visit Japan in 2023.
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Where Should You Stay in Tokyo?
If you’re asking the question “where should I stay in Tokyo?”, you’re not alone.
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The Secret to Traveling With Luggage in Japan
The question of how to travel with luggage in Japan really stresses people out.
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Using Miles and Points for Flights to Japan
Are tickets to Japan cheap or expensive?
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Where Should I Stay in Kyoto?
Here’s what to know before you book your Kyoto hotel.
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Is Japan a Racist Country?
The answer is as complicated as the question is simple.
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The Secret to Getting Around Tokyo
There is a method to the madness of Tokyo’s transport networks.
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How Long Should You Spend in Japan?
Regardless of how many days in Japan you’re able to spend, you probably need more than you’re expecting.
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