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Japan Off the Beaten Path
There’s value in seeing Japan off its tourist trail.
Continue ReadingPlan Your 2023 Japan Trip Today
It’s not too early to start planning travel to Japan in 2023.
Continue ReadingEnjoy the Japanese Autumn Post-Pandemic
If you’re thinking of seeing autumn colors in Japan, fall 2022 will be your earliest opportunity
Continue ReadingAso Starts Here
It took me two trips to see Mt. Aso for what it is. On my first visit, in late 2019, a combination of bad weather and a distraction in my personal life had prevented me from capturing the essence of Kyushu’s most famous volcano, let alone the scale and majesty of the caldera that swirls […]
Continue Reading30 Stunning Pictures of Japan During Cherry Blossom Season
At long last, I’ve done Japan’s cherry blossoms justice.
Continue ReadingThe Capital of Cherry Blossoms
Kyoto’s 2021 cherry blossom season began on March 21, at least for me.
Continue ReadingA Very Kanazawa Future
Wednesday was the warmest morning I’ve ever taken to the streets of Kanazawa, although that isn’t saying much.
Continue ReadingFalse Bloom
Isn’t it better to have maximum awareness, but minimal impairment?
Continue ReadingSakura and Sago Palms
Nostalgia has become my drug of choice in middle age.
Continue ReadingWhere to Go in Japan
Deciding on Japan destinations can be the most difficult part of your trip, especially if it’s your first time. But not exclusively: I’ve taken more than two dozen trips to Japan, and I still struggle with whether it’s a better choice to see lavender in Hokkaido, carpets of shibazakura at the base of Mount Fuji […]
Continue ReadingThe Headiest Catch
The third time isn’t always a charm, but kismet blows in with every gust of wind.
Continue ReadingA Way Around Japan’s Cash-Only Culture
For many years, it wasn’t possible to use Pasmo Apple Pay on your iPhone unless you had purchased it in Japan.
Continue ReadingIs Japan Expensive?
Is Japan expensive? Probably not as much as you’re expecting, but don’t get too excited yet. Just because prices in Japan aren’t (always) astronomical, certainly doesn’t mean Japan is cheap or even especially affordable. (NOTE: If you’re reading this in late 2022 or early 2023, I might have to take that back. The yen is […]
Continue ReadingWant to Study Japanese in Japan? Start Here
There has literally never been a better time to study Japanese in Japan.
Continue ReadingPlan Your Trip to Japan in 2022
In 2022, a trip to Japan will be a better idea than ever before.
Continue ReadingWhere to Hit the Beach Near Tokyo
When it comes to beaches near Tokyo, there’s good news and there’s bad news.
Continue ReadingWill We Be Able to Visit Japan in 2021?
Japan’s border is closed to all foreign tourists—and the country has no firm plans in place to re-open it.
Continue ReadingTaste the Hi-Chew Rainbow
Whether you’re a Hi-Chew candy expert or have never tasted it, you’re going to find the next few paragraphs delicious.
Continue ReadingAll the Ways to Haneda and Back
Traveling from Haneda Airport to Tokyo is a quick journey, but like most things in Japan isn’t necessarily simple.
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