This oasis of serenity in Kanazawa is the most impressive of Japan’s “three great gardens.”
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Off the Beaten Path of Japan’s Beaten Path
When you’re so far off the beaten path, a traditional “sightseeing” approach can be superfluous.
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If Mt. Fuji Was An Island
Having a list of things to do in Rishiri is helpful, even if it’s not as necessary as one might be elsewhere in Japan.
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Comparing Japan’s Most Remote Islands
Comparing Rishiri vs Rebun isn’t necessary—you will probably go to both islands if you go to one—but it can be helpful.
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Where Japan Begins
Wakkanai isn’t Tokyo or even Sapporo, but it’s much larger and more sprawling than you might expect for someplace so remote.
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Who Wears the Wings of Japan Best?
ANA vs JAL—which is better?
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The Truth About ANA
Is ANA a good airline?
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Inside JAL’s Pointy End
Even if flying in JAL first or business is just a pipe dream for you right now, my images and insights will inspire you to make it a reality as soon as you can.
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Is ANA’s First Class That Much Better Than Business?
The main problem with ANA’s first class is that its fantastic business class is almost as good.
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Japan’s Best First Class
You can’t go wrong with either of these options, even if one of them will probably be more “right” for you.
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The Suite Life: ANA’s New-ish First Class
You’ll still find value in reading about ANA’s current-best first class, even if what’s available by the time you fly is significantly better.
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JAL’s Paradise on a Plane
JAL’s new first class experience is so spectacular that I almost can’t believe it’s real!
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The Million-yen Question
Is it worth flying first class to Japan?
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The Swallowtail’s Beautiful Death
Butterflies were my childhood obsession. Why wouldn’t harm to them translate into harm to me?
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Fukuoka’s Increasingly Famous Food Stalls
There’s no way to get the yatai in Fukuoka “wrong.”
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Say to “G’Day” to Japan
No matter why you need to travel from Australia to Japan (or back the other way), I hope you’ll find this article informative and inspiring.
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Kyoto’s Matcha Secret
Matcha is as much an experience as it is a beverage
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Why I Always Yearn for Yamagata
Is Yamagata worth visiting?
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Japan’s Most Elegant Flower
Welcome to the wonderful world of irises in Japan.
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What to Know About Noh
I want to help you watch Noh in Japan, so that you can decide for yourself.
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