When most non-Japanese people hear the word san’yō, they think of a slightly questionable electronics brand.
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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.
Continue ReadingHiroshima’s Best-Kept Secret
Many travelers to Japan miss Onomichi entirely
Continue ReadingA Marvelous Miyajima Day Trip
Miyajima was one of the first places in Japan that took my breath away.
Continue ReadingSetouchi Starts Here
If you’re planning on exploring the cities and towns around Japan’s Seto Inland Sea, I assure you: You’re in the right place!
Continue ReadingHiroshima’s Most Delicious Day Trip
It’s easy to take a Fukuoka day trip from Hiroshima.
Continue ReadingThe Best Setouchi Base
Both of these cities, which anchor Japan’s underrated Setouchi reason, are very much worth visiting.
Continue ReadingBeyond the Bomb(s)
The best way to resolve the Hiroshima vs Nagasaki debate is to visit both cities.
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 ReadingFalse Bloom
Isn’t it better to have maximum awareness, but minimal impairment?
Continue ReadingShould You Visit Hiroshima or Nagasaki?
If you’ve got the time, it’s best to visit Hiroshima and Nagasaki, but this post should make it easier to choose if you absolutely must pick one.
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