There’s no way to get the yatai in Fukuoka “wrong.”
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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 Keep Going Back to Yamadera
Traveling from Sendai to Yamadera is easy—it’s one of my favorite day trips anywhere in Japan
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The Best Reasons to Leave Hiroshima Behind
Hiroshima’s city center, whatever you think of it, really comprises only a small fraction of why the larger San’yo region is worth visiting.
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Excellent Excursions from Okayama
Day trips from Okayama are more appealing than much of what awaits you within the city limits.
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Kansai’s Final Boss
These two cities simply couldn’t be more different.
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Hiroshima Takes Time
Deciding how many days in Hiroshima you need is critical to enjoying Japan’s most misunderstood city.
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The Best Daibutsu in Japan
Searching for Big Buddhas in Japan, beyond the usual suspects?
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Okinawa’s Best Diversion
Okinawa is paradise no matter where in the archipelago you venture.
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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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Kanto Starts Here
My journey putting this Kanto itinerary together began over a decade ago.
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Hokkaido’s Hidden Highlight
Matsumae has been on my list for a long time.
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The Least-Worst US Airline to Japan
You should avoid taking US airlines to Japan if there is any possibility that you can.
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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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Japan’s Great, White North(s)
When deciding between Hokkaido or Tohoku, there is no “wrong” answer.
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Takayama Starts Here
For the first time, I’m publishing my guide to things to do in Takayama.
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The Real Tea on Uji and Nara
Uji vs Nara: Which one is best for you?
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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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Japan’s Sakura Mountain
This might just be the ultimate Yoshino itinerary.
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