Japan, in spite of being a country of islands, is not known for its beaches.
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Japan’s Paradise Beach
This Jodogahama Beach itinerary will set you on course.
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Japan’s Treasure Trail
Sanriku might just be the most authentic, enticing region in Japan.
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30 Pictures That Will Make You Want to Visit Japan’s Sanriku Coast
I found it came fully alive only under the slow scream of fuchsia, tangerine and aubergine.
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Run With All You Have
A viper seems to be little more than a leathery bamboo shoot until the moment it sinks its fangs into you.
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A Sakura Tunnel in Tohoku
The Kitakami cherry blossoms are a delight, no matter when in the season you happen to arrive
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The Amazing Japanese Town You’ve Never Heard Of
This small town in Iwate has been one of my most pleasant Japan travel surprises ever.
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Thrilling Tohoku
Tohoku is Japan’s most underrated region.
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Morioka Starts Here
I’ve come to love this Tohoku hub for what it is.
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Where Japan’s Unsung Cherries Grow
“It was superb,” I replied in Japanese to the woman selling soft cream flavored with Yamagata cherries.
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