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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December 10, 2025
Hiking Yamanobe-no-michi, the Oldest Recorded Road in Japan
Yamanobe-no-michi is a quiet countryside trail that winds through rural Nara, past ancient shrines, farm villages, and forested hillsides.
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September 10, 2025
Discover the Ninja Towns of Koka and Iga Ueno
If the cloak-and-dagger world of ninjas captivated you, then you'll probably want to visit the towns of Koka and Iga Ueno.
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April 29, 2025
Fukusaki’s Yokai: Let’s Go Monster Hunting in Hyogo!
In Japanese folklore, the term "yokai" refers to a broad class of supernatural beings and phenomena like monsters, ghosts, demons, and spirits.
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January 28, 2025
Unexplored Tokyo
If you're visiting Tokyo for the first time, then you'll probably want to see the usual tourist attractions like Senso-ji, Meiji Shrine, and Tsukiji Market.
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November 29, 2024
Beyond Kyoto
If you're staying long enough in Kyoto and want to go beyond the city's limits, then you'll find many interesting destinations you can visit on a day trip.
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November 25, 2024
Beyond Osaka
Osaka may not warrant as long a stay, but its central location and many transportation options make it an ideal base to explore the Kansai region and beyond.
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November 21, 2024
Beyond Fukuoka
Fukuoka may not have as many attractions as some of the more popular destinations in Japan but it is home to one of the busiest international airports in the country.
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November 16, 2024
Beyond Tokyo
There's always something going on in Tokyo, but if you'd like to go beyond the city's limits, then there are many excellent destinations you can go to on day trips.
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