Many travelers to Japan miss Onomichi entirely
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Beyond the Bomb(s)
Obviously, the best way to resolve the Hiroshima vs Nagasaki debate is to visit both cities.
Continue ReadingHimeji Starts Here
You might say I’m an expert in crafting the perfect Himeji Castle day trip
Continue ReadingCan You See Hiroshima on a Day Trip?
Hiroshima is one of Japan’s best-known destinations, yet it often seems to be an afterthought.
Continue ReadingKnocking Out the Nakasendo
Here’s everything you need to know about Japan’s most picturesque old postal road.
Continue ReadingThe Real Danger of Visiting Fukushima
Is Fukushima worth visiting?
Continue ReadingWhich Popular Tokyo Day Trip is Right For You?
Did I mention that I love both of these places?
Continue ReadingJapan’s Most Perfect Pilgrimage
I’m not interested in telling you what your journey should mean—I just want to make it easy for you to take!
Continue ReadingThe Truth About ANA’s “The Room”
If you’re on the fence about trying the new ANA business class, don’t be.
Continue Reading30 Pictures That Will Make You Want to Visit Japan in Autumn
A straight line is the shortest distance between two points, but it’s rarely the most exciting one.
Continue ReadingHow Long Do You Need in Nikko?
Sleeping in Nikko, it turns out, makes all the difference in the world.
Continue ReadingSurvival Japanese for Travelers
Looking for useful Japanese travel phrases? You’re in the right spot.
Continue ReadingWhere Should You Stay in Tokyo?
If you’re asking the question “where should I stay in Tokyo?”, you’re not alone.
Continue ReadingJapan’s Homegrown Hotels
The term “business hotel” is actually more encompassing than you might think.
Continue ReadingThe Secret to Traveling With Luggage in Japan
The question of how to travel with luggage in Japan really stresses people out.
Continue ReadingIs Beppu Worth Visiting?
Onsen hot springs—at least the kind you bathe in—aren’t all that Beppu has to offer.
Continue ReadingMiyazaki for Dummies
This remote corner of Japan is also one of the country’s least-visited, especially among foreigners.
Continue ReadingThe Truth About Kakunodate
Kakunodate is absolutely worth a trip, though there are some caveats.
Continue ReadingSakata 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.
Continue ReadingThe 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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