February 19, 2025
This Way to Matsumoto
On an overcast morning in the chill of winter, seeing Matsumotojo's jet black walls against a backdrop of the Japanese Alps made my heart race.
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February 16, 2025
This Way to Takayama
The first time I went to Takayama, I used it as a base to visit Shirakawa-go, but it didn't take me long to realize that Takayama was more than just a base.
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February 13, 2025
This Way to Tokyo
Planning a trip to Tokyo can be daunting, and a lot of that has to do with its size. It isn't just one city, but a massive metropolis.
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November 30, 2024
This Way to Miyajima
A forested sanctuary revered as sacred since ancient times, I've read Miyajima described as "the island where God lives".
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November 19, 2024
This Way to Kanazawa
Entering the alleyway into Nagamachi District instantly took me to a different era. Everything looked different, even the light seemed to change.
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November 13, 2024
This Way to Hiroshima
Peace Memorial Museum and the Atomic Bomb Dome are the city's most famous attractions, but they're hardly the only reasons you should visit Hiroshima.
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November 10, 2024
This Way to Nagoya
I was on a press trip to the Chubu region a few years ago when one of our Japanese guides said "there's nothing in Nagoya".
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November 8, 2024
This Way to Nagasaki
Nagasaki is a strange city. It's strange in the sense that in many ways, it feels very "un-Japanese".
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November 6, 2024
This Way to Fukuoka
I didn't know what to make of Fukuoka at first. It's a bit sterile in feel and lacking in the cultural attractions you'd expect from old Japan.
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November 1, 2024
This Way to Osaka
To be honest, Osaka isn't as big or exciting as Tokyo. It isn't as culturally rich as Kyoto but it has a unique appeal that will charm any first-time visitor.
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