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Sakata

Historical Cities in Japan (Besides Kyoto)

November 29, 2025 by Robert Schrader Leave a Comment

There’s no shame in Googling alternatives to Kyoto.

Make 2023 the Year You Visit Japan

December 15, 2022 by Robert Schrader Leave a Comment

There’s no good reason not to visit Japan in 2023.

Sakata Starts Here

October 5, 2022 by Robert Schrader Leave a Comment

I do know what it takes for destinations in Japan to break out from the rest of the pack—Sakata has all of them, and then some.

My Own Private Japan

September 15, 2022 by Robert Schrader Leave a Comment

I had Sakata all figured out. Or at least I thought I did.

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