The exuberance of my Nagoya travel guide stands in stark contrast to the city’s lukewarm reputation.
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Change of Seasons on the Sea of Japan
I can’t recommend highly enough that you visit Hokuriku in autumn.
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Of all the regions of Japan, Hokuriku is the one for which my fondness has most increased over the years.
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You get more bang for your buck traveling in parts of Japan like Niigata.
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The third time isn’t always a charm, but kismet blows in with every gust of wind.
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