Nikko is one of the easiest and most fulfilling day trips from Tokyo.
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Kamakura Starts Here
It’s easy to rationalize Japan’s former capital as a one-and-done day trip from its current one.
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A Tale of Two Tourist Traps
Comparing Takayama vs Kyoto isn’t as futile as you might think.
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Where to Find China in Japan
China has always been a part of Japan.
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Honshu’s Last Stand
Is Shimonoseki worth visiting?
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How to Travel Between Japan and New Zealand
There are as many ways to travel from New Zealand to Japan as there are reasons for wanting to go there.
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How Kyoto Lets Its Hair Down
Kyoto Gion Matsuri flies in the face of Kyoto’s conservative reputation when it takes over the city every July.
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Osaka’s Most Festive Few Days
Osaka Tenjin Matsuri is absolutely worth the hassle.
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Japan’s Greatest Gardens
You don’t need to be a horticulturist to appreciate the best gardens in Japan.
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5 Japan Photography Sweet Spots
In my opinion, these are the best places in Japan for photography.
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Hokkaido’s Best City
Comparing Sapporo vs Hakodate might seem like a fool’s errand, but I think it can be a productive exercise.
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The Truth About Lake Biwa
Lake Biwa used to be a place I mostly forgot—now, it’s one of my favorite destinations in Japan.
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Ishigaki Starts Here
I’ve been wanting to put together an Ishigaki itinerary for a long time.
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Why Kenroku-en Takes the Crown
This oasis of serenity in Kanazawa is the most impressive of Japan’s “three great gardens.”
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A Sakura Tunnel in Tohoku
The Kitakami cherry blossoms are a delight, no matter when in the season you happen to arrive
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Nagasaki’s Little Secret
I didn’t have high expectations for Iki, which is strange looking back.
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The Truth About Tsushima
Is Tsushima real?
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Camellia, Churches and Chocolate
This is the Goto islands itinerary I wish I’d had when planning my own trip.
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A Two-in-One Day Trip from Nagasaki
Is Shimabara worth visiting?
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The Amazing Japanese Town You’ve Never Heard Of
This small town in Iwate has been one of my most pleasant Japan travel surprises ever.
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