June 18, 2026
This Way to Narita City
Not only did staying in Narita make for a more relaxed departure, it also showed me that there's much more to the city than just its airport.
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June 10, 2026
Tokyo After Dark: A Guide to the City’s Yokochos
The moment you walk into a yokocho, it can feel as though you've discovered a version of Tokyo that feels a little smaller and less intimidating.
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June 6, 2026
Chasing Mt Fuji: The Best Places to Photograph Japan’s Most Iconic Landmark
Bathed in the golden light of sunrise, in all her snow-capped glory, was Mt Fuji. I stopped abruptly in my tracks and reached for my phone.
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May 18, 2026
Dive Into the World of Sumo in Tokyo
At its core, Sumo is a combat sport in which two wrestlers, known as rikishi, face off inside a circular ring called a dohyo.
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May 16, 2026
Discover ASMUI Spiritual Hikes, a Sacred Escape in Northern Okinawa
ASMUI Spiritual Hikes is a scenic, hiking-based attraction built around the rugged limestone mountains of northern Okinawa.
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May 14, 2026
I Enjoyed Squid and Sake While Riding on Aomori’s Retro Stove Train…Well, Sort of
The wooden interiors, retro decor, and glowing stoves create an atmosphere that feels worlds away from Japan’s sleek Shinkansen trains.
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May 13, 2026
Discover Ryusendo Cave and Its “Dragon Blue” Underground Lakes
Nestled deep within the mountains of Iwate Prefecture, Ryusendo Cave is one of Japan's three great limestone caves.
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May 12, 2026
Aomori Has the Coolest Museums
Aomori isn't the most exciting city, but one thing about it surprised me – it's home to some of the most interesting museums I've visited so far in Japan.
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April 7, 2026
Stepping Into Stillness: Experiencing a Tea Ceremony in Japan
The Japanese tea ceremony (chanoyu) is a traditional practice centered around the preparation and serving of matcha.
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March 25, 2026
Sky-High Views, Zero Yen: Free Observatories in Tokyo
Shibuya Sky and Tokyo Skytree are two of the most popular observatories in Tokyo, but admission isn't cheap.
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January 12, 2026
Discover Ogijima, an Understated Island off Takamatsu
The more deeply I explore Japan, the more I learn to appreciate and yearn for places like Ogijima.
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January 11, 2026
Is Ritsurin Koen the Most Beautiful Garden in Japan?
Why the achingly beautiful Ritsurin Koen isn't one of Japan's Three Great Gardens is beyond me.
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