Japan’s so-called “Kyoto of the North” is so much more than the sum of its parts.
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Why Kenroku-en Takes the Crown
This oasis of serenity in Kanazawa is the most impressive of Japan’s “three great gardens.”
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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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Is Kanazawa or Takayama Better for Travelers?
I’m not sure why so many people mention Kanazawa and Takayama in the same conversation.
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My New Favorite Japan Road Trip
I felt anxious as I drove onto the Noto Peninsula, but not necessarily in a bad way.
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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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Promise of the Petals
They weren’t pulverized—they had vaporized.
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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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Historical Cities in Japan (Besides Kyoto)
There’s no shame in Googling alternatives to Kyoto.
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A Very Kanazawa Future
Wednesday was the warmest morning I’ve ever taken to the streets of Kanazawa, although that isn’t saying much.
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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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The Day I Fell in Love with Kanazawa
Kyoto might not be Japan’s most beautiful city.
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