Surprise and delight—and terror, shortly thereafter.
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Farewell to the Fox Spirit
Motonosumi Inari Shrine might become a tourist trap in the future, but it’s abjectly serene in the present.
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Ginkgoes and Goldfish
Tsuwano continued to delight and charm me, even before I reached the ruins of the town castle.
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All Izumo’s Auspices
I had high hopes for my brief trip to Izumo.
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Moods of Matsue
I’m almost certain I was trespassing—and I don’t remember the last time I had a tetanus shot.
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Fool With a Full Heart
I was treated like a superstar, even though it was someone else’s celebration.
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Adachi and Afterthoughts
Adachi Museum of Art is the picture of class and sophistication.
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What Started in Sakaiminato
I couldn’t help but wonder what Sakaiminato would look like bathed in kaleidoscopic light.
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How to Describe Daisen
A pleasant day that follows a perfect one isn’t any less lovely to live through.
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Ghosts of Tottori
Until about five minutes before three, I assumed the Tottori Sand Dunes were the most remarkable site I’d be seeing Monday.
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