Kochi is the most out-of-the-way of Shikoku’s major cities, but trust me—it’s worth the slight stress of getting here.
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The Truth About Shirakawa-go
Many of my readers are surprised I feel this way.
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Japan’s Best Farmhouse Village
Should you visit Shirakawa-go or Gokayama, or both?
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Is Takayama Worth Visiting?
It took me a long time to fully understand Takayama, but the love was immediate.
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30 Pictures That Will Make You Want to Visit Japan in Summer
I hope you follow the breadcrumbs I’ve hidden in the ether via these pictures.
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Japan’s Fabulous Summer Festivals
Which of the summer festivals in Japan are you most excited to attend?
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Summertime Singularity
The issue isn’t that you got lost, but that you found yourself.
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Is Sakuraco Right for You?
Here’s what makes Sakuraco boxes special.
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The Truth About TokyoTreat
I can’t say for sure whether TokyoTreat is the best Japanese subscription box—that’s for you to decide.
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Should You Visit Takaoka?
Takaoka punches pretty far above its weight.
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Staying Connected in Japan is Easier Than Ever
When I first visited Japan in 2014, it wasn’t even possible for travelers to buy SIM cards.
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Fukui is Actually Fantastic
The fact remains: Fukui doesn’t get much love.
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The Fastest Way Between Kyoto and Osaka
The Shinkansen, in almost all cases, is neither the best nor even the fastest way to travel from Kyoto to Osaka.
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My New Favorite Japan Road Trip
I felt anxious as I drove onto the Noto Peninsula, but not necessarily in a bad way.
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Kanazawa for Any Traveler
I hope the insights I’ve gained over the course of my many trips help you as you plan yours.
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Wisteria, Without the Worry
Ashikaga Flower Park is beautiful year-round, but is probably only worth visiting when the wisteria are in bloom.
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Tokyo’s Most Underrated Day Trip
It was only because of a wild hair that I even bothered to stop at Omiya Bonsai Village on my way back to Tokyo.
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Toyama, at Long Last
Is Toyama worth visiting?
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Promise of the Petals
They weren’t pulverized—they had vaporized.
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30 (More) Pictures to Inspire Your Sakura Travels
Even if you don’t have as much time as I do to obsess over beautiful flowers that die a few days after they bloom.
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