Matcha is as much an experience as it is a beverage
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The Best Daibutsu in Japan
Searching for Big Buddhas in Japan, beyond the usual suspects?
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Japan’s Last Cherry Blossoms
Hokkaido is the last place in Japan where sakura bloom each year.
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Fujisan Swimming in Sakura
My guide to Mount Fuji cherry blossoms isn’t comprehensive, but it is instructive.
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Tokyo is Japan’s Best Base for Day Trips
Not all of the best day trips from Tokyo are the most obvious ones.
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The Secret to Getting Yen in Japan
Without a pocket full of yen in this surprisingly cash-centric country, you simply won’t get very far.
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The Truth About Golden Week
Can you travel during Golden Week in Japan?
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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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The Truth About the Language Barrier in Japan
Do people speak English in Japan?
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Yes, You Should Learn Some Japanese Before Your Trip
If you do decide to learn a bit of Japanese, it will exponentiate the kindness and hospitality you receive from locals in Japan.
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Japan’s Fabulous Fireworks
You’re never far from a hanabi display—well, at least not if you visit Japan in summer.
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Do People Speak English in Japan?
Times have changed—and the Japanese people have largely changed with them, largely for the better.
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Monkeying Around in Japan
I’m well-equipped to tell you how to see the Jigokudani snow monkeys, and all of the essential details therein.
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5 Japan Photography Sweet Spots
In my opinion, these are the best places in Japan for photography.
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Japan’s Best Seasonal Spectacle
Both sakura and kōyō are worthy travel pursuits.
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AI Will Ruin Your Trip to Japan
LLMs have massive blind spots when it comes to planning travel.
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How to Make Sense of Japan’s Weird Weather
Weather in Japan can make or break your trip.
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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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The Secret to Getting Around Tokyo
There is a method to the madness of Tokyo’s transport networks.
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Wait, is There Hot Pink Moss in Japan?
Enjoying this short-lived phenomenon (which is unique, if not extraterrestrial) is pretty straightforward.
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