Onsen hot springs—at least the kind you bathe in—aren’t all that Beppu has to offer.
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Miyazaki for Dummies
This remote corner of Japan is also one of the country’s least-visited, especially among foreigners.
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The Truth About Kakunodate
Kakunodate is absolutely worth a trip, though there are some caveats.
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Sakata Starts Here
I do know what it takes for destinations in Japan to break out from the rest of the pack—Sakata has all of them, and then some.
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The Truth About Uji
A trip to Uji—a real trip to Uji—is not quite as simple and straightforward as you might think it is.
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Where Should I Stay in Kyoto?
Here’s what to know before you book your Kyoto hotel.
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Kyoto off the Tourist Trail
It wasn’t until Kyoto’s tourist traps became everyday sight for me that I really wanted to get off its beaten path.
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This is Not a Drill: Japan Will Soon Reopen
If you’re asking yourself “when will Japan allow tourists?” the answer is not a date but a constellation of circumstances.
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My Own Private Japan
I had Sakata all figured out. Or at least I thought I did.
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Impressions of Akita
First impressions aren’t everything—sometimes, they’re nothing at all.
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Beneath Japan’s Dream Bridge
Far northern Tohoku was the right place kick off my first purely touristic sojourn to Japan in nearly three years.
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Is Japan a Racist Country?
The answer is as complicated as the question is simple.
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Osaka for Any Traveler
How many days should you spend in Osaka?
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The Truth About Kyoto
First trips to Kyoto are almost never last trips to Kyoto.
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The Ultimate Kumamoto Castle Guide
Kumamoto Castle is one of my favorite castles—and my favorite places—in Japan.
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Is Living in Japan a Good Idea?
Living in Japan isn’t for everyone, but it could be for you.
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My Favorite Way to Hokkaido
At the present the moment, the phrase “Hokkaido Shinkansen” is somewhat misleading.
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Understanding the Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen
By the time you finish reading this post, you’ll know all there is to know about the trains on Japan’s busiest commuter rail line.
Continue Reading30 Pictures That Will Make You Want to Visit Kyoto
May you end up loving Kyoto as much as I do.
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Making Sense of Tokyo
My mental map of Tokyo is spot-on.
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