Maruoka Castle can be a pain to reach, but trust me: It’s worth it.
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Hokuriku Starts Here
Of all the regions of Japan, Hokuriku is the one for which my fondness has most increased over the years.
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Should You Visit Takaoka?
Takaoka punches pretty far above its weight.
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Fukui Starts Here
The fact remains: Fukui doesn’t get much love.
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Kanazawa for Any Traveler
I hope the insights I’ve gained over the course of my many trips help you as you plan yours.
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Toyama, at Long Last
Is Toyama worth visiting?
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Make 2023 the Year You Visit Japan
There’s no good reason not to visit Japan in 2023.
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Autumn at the Marsh of Gold
I was not excited by the thought of the Kanazawa autumn, at least not as I sat onboard a Shinkansen inbound from Tokyo last Thursday afternoon.
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