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Japan’s Most Underrated Onsen Town
This Kaga Onsen itinerary will inform and inspire your trip to Kaga, whether or not you even knew it existed prior to reading.
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Chiba-ken is a veritable travel treasure trove.
Continue ReadingWhy I’ll Never Forget Kusatsu Onsen
Kusatsu is a captivating wonderland that’s full of surprises if you don’t know what to expect.
Continue ReadingThe Truth About Ginzan Onsen
Is Ginzan Onsen worth visiting?
Continue ReadingThe Best of Fuji’s Five Lakes
Only two of Fuji’s five lakes have the infrastructure or attractions to justify a visit, be it for the day or overnight.
Continue ReadingWant to Visit an Onsen in Japan? Start Here
These incredible Japanese hot springs will make you want to take your clothes off in front of strangers.
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JAL A350 business class is an absolute game-changer.
Continue ReadingKyoto’s Timeless New Year’s Eve
Celebrating the New Year in Kyoto is not as strange as it might seem as first glance.
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A lot can change quickly in the middle of winter.
Continue ReadingJapan’s Other Orange (and Red) Gates
There are plenty of alternatives to Fushimi Inari for travelers who want the Instagram money shot, but not the stress.
Continue ReadingIzumo is More Than Its Famous Shrine
There’s no shortage of amazing reasons to visit Izumo.
Continue ReadingMatsue is Magical
Matsue is worth the trek.
Continue ReadingAll the Ways to Haneda and Back
Traveling from Haneda Airport to Tokyo is a quick journey, but like most things in Japan isn’t necessarily simple.
Continue ReadingJapan’s Ultimate Urban Rivalry
Is Tokyo or Osaka a better city for travelers like you?
Continue ReadingShould You Visit Okinawa in Winter?
You should only visit Okinawa in winter if you’re comfortable with the possibility of the worst-case scenario.
Continue ReadingHow (and When) to Use Japan’s Keihan Line
This Keihan Line travel guide unlocks the Kansai region’s convenient Keihan Electric Railway.
Continue ReadingIs Nara Better Than Kyoto?
For certain sorts of travelers, Nara might be a preferable overnight base to Kyoto.
Continue ReadingThe Truth About the Green Car
If you’re expecting a luxurious or even exclusive experience, I think the green car is going to disappoint you.
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