My Hokkaido summer itinerary perfectly introduces Japan’s coldest island at the warmest time of year.
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The Japan You’ve Been Looking For
What they say about the San’in Coast is true.
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Himeji Starts Here
I’ve been perfecting my Himeji Castle itinerary for almost a decade.
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Why They Call It “Hoki-huji”
In fact, Mt. Daisen has very little in common with Mt. Fuji
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Cherry Blossoms and the Seto Inland Sea
It’s easy—well, easy enough—for you to see this amazing sakura view yourself.
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Japan’s Best Biking Route
There’s a reason the 70 km of trails between Honshu and Shikoku islands are known as the best cycling route in Japan.
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Hiroshima’s Best-Kept Secret
Many travelers to Japan miss Onomichi entirely
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Want to Study Japanese in Japan? Start Here
There has literally never been a better time to study Japanese in Japan.
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The Great Narita Train Debate
The Narita Express vs Skyliner question is a relatively simple one to answer, once you know all the facts.
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A Marvelous Miyajima Day Trip
Miyajima was one of the first places in Japan that took my breath away.
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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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Hello Kitty’s Japan
Would you go to Sanrio Puroland, or would you simply take a trip on the Hello Kitty Shinkansen and call it a day?
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How to Take the Ultimate Japan Postcard Picture
Is Chureito Pagoda worth it?
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Should You Visit Fukuoka or Nagasaki?
Apart from their importance, these two cities couldn’t be more different.
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The Kurashiki Question
It’s a simple question, but one that can have important consequences for your trip to Japan, depending upon how you answer.
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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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Hokkaido’s Hell Valley
There’s another hellish valley you can experience: The one in Noboribetsu Onsen.
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Does Hokkaido’s Blue Pond Live Up to the Hype?
The Hokkaido Blue Pond has many things going for it.
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The Truth About Otaru
Is Otaru worth visiting?
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Hub of Hokkaido
It took me a few trips to forge my own romance with Sapporo.
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