Kyoto might not be Japan’s most beautiful city.
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Amid Frozen Farmhouses
I looked down on the strange Gassho houses, which had apparently been built to resemble monks’ hands in prayer.
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Takayama Meltdown
It struck me, as my bus careened through the Japanese Alps toward Takayama this morning, how little snow seemed to be on the ground.
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The Primate Principle
Primates do what they want because they want it—not because they should.
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Kawagoe and Fake Flowers
I had to Google the answer Kawagoe residents have known since at least the time of the Great Fire.
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Winter Glow in Tokyo
When the sun set on yesterday, I was in awe.
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Osaka in Only Two Days
Here’s the knowledge to easily put together a first-rate trip of Japan’s second city.
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Japan’s Tempura-Fried Maple Leaves
It’s not really cleaf who first came up with the idea to fry a Japanese maple leaf in the traditional tempura style.
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The Truth About Kyoto in Autumn
Autumn in Kyoto was a magical experience, even though I somewhat knew what to expect.
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Cash Me Outside, Japan Edition
It was not during my Nara day trip, at least not technically, that I evoked the catchphrase of the talkshow guest now known as Bhad Barbie.
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Final Blessing from the Daimyo
While the real Nagahama Castle had been all but deserted, the one in Hikone is a legitimately feudal structure.
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Death and the Holy Mountain
Death takes many forms, but no prisoners.
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Arashiyama Bedlam
If you spend enough time in Arashiyama, no matter how impassable the crowd becomes, you will eventually succumb to its magic.
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Are Tripods Illegal in Kyoto?
Kyoto in November is delightful for everyone, but especially photographers.
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Osaka in a New Light
I knew that my Osaka autumn trip would be successful as soon as I landed
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Tantalizing Takayama
Taking a trip to Takayama from Tokyo is immensely satisfying, no matter how long you stay or what you do.
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Your Japan Ryokan Search Ends Today
The journey, in Japan and in general, is at least as important as the destination—these transcendental ryokans manage to embody both.
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Amazing Excursions from Osaka
Osaka’s excursions allow you to see the very best of Japan without leaving the Kansai region.
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Here’s Where to Find Gudetama in Japan
If you’re searching for Gudetama in Japan, there’s good news and there’s bad news.
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This is the Best Airline to Fly to Japan
Depending on which criteria matter most to you, the best airline to Japan might not actually be a Japanese one.
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