The exuberance of my Nagoya travel guide stands in stark contrast to the city’s lukewarm reputation.
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Sendai Starts Here
Is Sendai worth visiting?
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Aso Starts Here
It took me two trips to see Mt. Aso for what it is.
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Perfect Tokyo Panorama Spots
Where can you get the best view of Tokyo?
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The Secret to Getting Yen in Japan
Without a pocket full of yen in this surprisingly cash-centric country, you simply won’t get very far.
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The Tokyo Underground, De-mystified
Nearly 9 million people travel through the Tokyo underground system every day, many of whom are literal schoolchildren.
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The Truth About Solo Travel in Japan
Think traveling in Japan alone isn’t for you? Think again.
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Morioka Starts Here
I’ve come to love this Tohoku hub for what it is.
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24 Places to Go in Japan in 2024
2024 will be the best year—ever—to visit Japan.
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The Truth About the Ghibli Museum
Seeing the work of Hayao Miyazaki and company brought to life within the magical museum was something of a conversion experience for me.
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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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Kobe is More Than Just an Amazing Day Trip
If you’re flexible about how many days in Kobe you can spend, the city and the rest of Hyogo prefecture will really come alive for you.
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Why Sakuraco Beats Bokksu
The Bokksu vs Sakuraco comparison isn’t much of a competition.
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Why You Shouldn’t Skip Enoshima
Is Enoshima island worth visiting?
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Tokyo’s Underrated Autumn
Japan’s capital, it turns out, is an incredibly place to enjoy fall foliage.
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Where to See Mt. Fuji
Allow me to start this post by pouring cold water all over you.
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Tsukiji, Whokiji?
I hope my round-up of the best fish markets in Japan inspires you to go off Japan’s beaten path.
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Japan’s Answer to Global Entry
If you can jump through the hoops of enrolling in the Japan Trusted Traveler program, entering Japan will become a great deal less painful.
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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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Why Sapporo Takes Time
Decide how many days in Sapporo you should spend.
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