Kakunodate is absolutely worth a trip, though there are some caveats.
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Sakata Starts Here
I do know what it takes for destinations in Japan to break out from the rest of the pack—Sakata has all of them, and then some.
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The Truth About Uji
A trip to Uji—a real trip to Uji—is not quite as simple and straightforward as you might think it is.
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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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There’s no shame in Googling alternatives to Kyoto.
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Kyoto off the Tourist Trail
It wasn’t until Kyoto’s tourist traps became everyday sight for me that I really wanted to get off its beaten path.
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This is Not a Drill: Japan Will Soon Reopen
If you’re asking yourself “when will Japan allow tourists?” the answer is not a date but a constellation of circumstances.
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My Own Private Japan
I had Sakata all figured out. Or at least I thought I did.
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Impressions of Akita
First impressions aren’t everything—sometimes, they’re nothing at all.
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Beneath Japan’s Dream Bridge
Far northern Tohoku was the right place kick off my first purely touristic sojourn to Japan in nearly three years.
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Is Japan a Racist Country?
The answer is as complicated as the question is simple.
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Should You Visit Fukuoka or Nagasaki?
Apart from their importance, these two cities couldn’t be more different.
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Where to See Mt. Fuji
Allow me to start this post by pouring cold water all over you.
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A Perfect Day at Mt. Fuji
It’s actually very easy to take a day excursion to the Fuji Five Lakes region.
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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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Osaka for Any Traveler
How many days should you spend in Osaka?
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The Truth About Kyoto
First trips to Kyoto are almost never last trips to Kyoto.
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How Many Days Should You Spend in Tokyo?
As a traveler (and a travel blogger), I’m always reevaluating and recalibrating my stances—the topic of how many days in Tokyo you should spend is no exception.
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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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