The old axiom—that a 7-day JR Pass costs the same as a round-trip Shinkansen journey between Tokyo and Kyoto—is no longer true.
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Should I Keep Kesennuma a Secret?
I can’t recommend highly enough that you visit Kesennuma on your next trip to Japan’s Sanriku Coast.
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Hokkaido’s Hidden Highlight
Matsumae has been on my list for a long time.
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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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Japan’s Wonderful Wisteria
It took me a while to prioritize seeing wisteria in Japan, but I’m so glad I eventually did.
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Weeping Cherry Trees Will Make You Smile
I’ll be adding to my round-up of weeping cherry trees in Japan over time.
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Is This Japan’s Best Cherry Blossom Festival?
Hirosaki is on a totally different level than most other hanami spots in Japan.
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Why I Stan Tsutsuji So Hard
I don’t think I could ever get tired of seeing azaleas in Japan.
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Sakura’s Sassier Sister
Peach blossoms in Japan are one of the most delightful parts of spring, whether or not you’re in-country to see the sakura bloom.
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Japan’s Secret Peach Paradise
The Hamamomo Kaido Peach Road is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever visited in Japan.
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With Ashikaga Flower Park, There’s a Catch
Ashikaga Flower Park is astonishing if you visit at the right time, and forgettable if you don’t.
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30 Pictures That Will Make You Want to Visit Japan in Spring
My disappointment quickly bloomed into delight.
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Hachinohe Has Been That City
Hachinohe isn’t super famous—and that’s part of its appeal.
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The Torii Pass is Tricky
Is the Torii Pass worth it?
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The Truth About Japan’s Top Two Trails
Is the Nakasendo or the Kumano Kodo the best Japanese trail for you to hike?
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A Credit Card Strategy for Your Trip to Japan
Many of the best credit cards for Japan aren’t surprising.
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Knocking Out the Nakasendo
I hope my Nakasendo trail guide helps to set the record straight.
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Atami is Sort of Amazing
It’s not hard to see why Atami was once the place to be.
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Japan’s Famous Fields of Baby Blue
Hitachi Seaside Park is beautiful, and mostly lives up to the hype built up around it—but it’s not for everyone.
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The Great Weeping Cherry of Kesennuma
Flowers bloom and petals fall as they please—I want my happiness to be like that.
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