The dam broke as I walked away toward Nagasaki Peace Park—and I’d be lying if I said some of the tears weren’t ones I shed on my own behalf.
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Karatsu Through the Clearing
I was in no hurry to get to Karatsu Castle Tuesday morning.
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Fukuoka is for (Ex) Lovers
The food looked ordinary—the style of service was what stood out, and I found it more interesting to document that than to delight in.
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Epilogue: Okinawa
I hadn’t planned to come to Okinawa at all.
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Awaji Free Zone
Apart from Awaji Island, Japan is not a country where I’ve ever seen anything given out for free.
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Is Kobe Worth Visiting?
It was Labor Day weekend, and it definitely felt like the end of summer in Kobe.
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The Japanese Riviera
Exhaustion, when born out of unexpected joy, resembles something very close to ecstasy.
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The Truth About Climbing Fuji
A wise man climbs Fuji once; only a fool climbs it twice
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Côte d’Akihabara
Hours before my scheduled Mario Kart tour, Tokyo reminded me of the serendipity that keeps me coming back here so often.
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The Jewel of Kochi
Kochi Castle was an early contender for my favorite place I saw in Shikoku—and not just because of the cloudless, baby-blue sky overhead.
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Legend of the Shikoku Junrei
You don’t have to walk the entirety of Shikoku’s pilgrimage trail to get a feel for its beauty and magic.
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A Goldilocks Tokyo Trip
Five days in Tokyo is not too few, not too many, but just right—the Goldilocks trip, if you will.
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Kyoto in Just 2 Days
Although 2 days in Kyoto will not afford you an exhaustive exploration of Japan’s ancient capital, it can provide a formidable survey.
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30 Pictures That Will Make You Want to Visit San’in
The San’in region is one of the most beautiful places in Japan—and not just in terms of scenery.
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Shimonoseki Surprise
Surprise and delight—and terror, shortly thereafter.
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Farewell to the Fox Spirit
Motonosumi Inari Shrine might become a tourist trap in the future, but it’s abjectly serene in the present.
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Ginkgoes and Goldfish
Tsuwano continued to delight and charm me, even before I reached the ruins of the town castle.
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All Izumo’s Auspices
I had high hopes for my brief trip to Izumo.
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Moods of Matsue
I’m almost certain I was trespassing—and I don’t remember the last time I had a tetanus shot.
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Fool With a Full Heart
I was treated like a superstar, even though it was someone else’s celebration.
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