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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Adachi and Afterthoughts
Adachi Museum of Art is the picture of class and sophistication.
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What Started in Sakaiminato
I couldn’t help but wonder what Sakaiminato would look like bathed in kaleidoscopic light.
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How to Describe Daisen
A pleasant day that follows a perfect one isn’t any less lovely to live through.
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Ghosts of Tottori
Until about five minutes before three, I assumed the Tottori Sand Dunes were the most remarkable site I’d be seeing Monday.
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Japan’s Slice of Tropical Paradise
Ishigaki beaches are the place to be if you’re in pursuit of tropical Japan.
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Japan’s Original Onsen
A trip to Dogo Onsen works great in any context.
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A Taste of Tokyo
The best thing about this article is that it lays the groundwork for any Tokyo itinerary.
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30 Pictures That Will Make You Want to Visit Japan in Spring
The denouement of this year’s sakura sojourn was the only place where everything finally made sense to me.
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Osaka’s Spiritual Sakura
Osaka, broadly speaking, is a city that always exceeds my expectations.
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Himeji Money Shot
I always forget how cold the Japanese spring can be.
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Tempers Flare in Takamatsu
Sakura makes you do crazy things—at least it makes me do crazy things.
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Matsuyama and Miracles
I caught a glimpse of Matsuyama Castle as the flight I was supposed to miss made its final approach.
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Tokyo Never Sleeps
Things to do in Tokyo at night are nearly as numerous as the lights on Tokyo’s illuminated skyline.
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How to Visit Tokyo’s Lucky Cat Temple
Whether you call it Gotokuji Temple or the “Lucky Cat” temple, there’s nowhere else in Tokyo—or Japan—like it.
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