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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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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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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