The exuberance of my Nagoya travel guide stands in stark contrast to the city’s lukewarm reputation.
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Japan’s Less-Famous “Fuji”
The wisteria tunnel in Japan far exceed the expectations I had for it, if I can be completely honest.
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How Many Days Should You Spend in Tokyo?
As a traveler (and a travel blogger), I’m always reevaluating and recalibrating my stances—the topic of how many days in Tokyo you should spend is no exception.
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Japan’s Castle(s) in the Clouds
Photographing the sea of clouds in Japan requires both coordination and luck.
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Where Japan Ends
Each trip to Kagoshima precludes an increasingly swift return.
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Southern Kyushu’s Best Base
I’m here to break down the Miyazaki vs Kagoshima debate so that you don’t have to.
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Sakurajima Isn’t Just a Thing You Look At
Is Sakurajima worth visiting?
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Miyazaki’s Mother Road
When I write the phrase “Miyazaki road trip,” I’m writing mostly about the prefecture’s superlative seashore.
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A Perfect Day on the Satsuma Peninsula
If Kagoshima is where Japan ends, then the Satsuma Peninsula is where Kagoshima ends.
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The Truth About the Language Barrier in Japan
Do people speak English in Japan?
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Yes, You Should Learn Some Japanese Before Your Trip
If you do decide to learn a bit of Japanese, it will exponentiate the kindness and hospitality you receive from locals in Japan.
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Japan’s Hydrangea Haven
Time your late spring trip to Japan to the hydrangeas of Meigetsu-in temple.
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How to See Hokkaido Lavender
Hokkaido’s flower fields are more than opportunities to harvest Instagram likes.
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Japan’s Fabulous Fireworks
You’re never far from a hanabi display—well, at least not if you visit Japan in summer.
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Kansai Starts Here
I’ve been perfecting my Kansai itinerary for well over a decade.
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Do People Speak English in Japan?
Times have changed—and the Japanese people have largely changed with them, largely for the better.
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Musings on Matsusaka
Let Matsusaka wash over you.
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Japan’s Most Important Shrine
Can you visit Ise Shrine?
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Say to “G’Day” to Japan
No matter why you need to travel from Australia to Japan (or back the other way), I hope you’ll find this article informative and inspiring.
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Why You Should Consider Kochi
Kochi is the most out-of-the-way of Shikoku’s major cities, but trust me—it’s worth the slight stress of getting here.
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