Japan

Three Days in Matsumoto

January 18, 2017 by Robert Schrader Leave a Comment

Three days in Matsumoto is a great respite, even if you think you don’t need one.

Three Outstanding Days in Osaka

January 7, 2017 by Robert Schrader 3 Comments

Osaka might only be Japan’s third-largest city, but in many ways, it’s the most enjoyable.

The Best Day—and Weekend—Trips from Tokyo

November 11, 2016 by Robert Schrader 7 Comments

Whether you enjoy views of Mt. Fuji in Yamanashi, bask in the warm sea breezes in Shizuoka or the straddle the boundary between past and future in Kanagawa, these excursions from Tokyo are trips through time, space and the very bounds of reality.

Carp and Dragon in the Viper Forest

October 31, 2016 by Robert Schrader 16 Comments

Travel always seems to lock stretches of my life in parentheses, but I’m never sure whether I’m inside or outside them.

Japanese Gothic

November 16, 2015 by Robert Schrader 14 Comments

The Japanese have perfectly reconciled their past with their present—I need to learn how to do this.

Japan’s Best-Kept Secret

June 3, 2015 by Robert Schrader 5 Comments

Hakodate is not among the first tier of cities people tend to visit on their trips to Japan. Here’s why you should make it there anyway.

Three Killer Days in Kyoto

May 25, 2015 by Robert Schrader 17 Comments

Three days in Kyoto is not enough time to absorb all the history and heritage the city has to offer, but it is enough to start a love affair that will keep you coming back year after year.