The word “japow” is firmly in my vocabulary—I know it exactly what it means.
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Cities to Visit in Japan (Besides the Usual Suspects)
There are as many urban wonderlands in Japan as there are natural ones.
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Japan’s Best Hikes
A search for the best hikes in Japan can seem like trying to find a needle in a haystack
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Gateway to Hokkaido
When I have another opportunity to return to Hakodate, I jump at it.
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Hub of Hokkaido
While it’s true that Hokkaido begins and ends in Sapporo, I prefer to think of the city as a current that runs through every trip.
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Hokkaido Monsoon
I had lavender and hollyhocks, in spite of all the clouds and rain.
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Gateway to Hokkaido
When I had the opportunity to return to Hakodate in September, I jumped at it.
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Here’s How to Do Summer in Japan the Right Way
Headed to Japan this summer? Follow along with Marie from Miles of Happiness as she explains why Hokkaido is the best Japanese summer destination.
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Northern Underexposure
Cameras break, people lose their tempers and we can’t all be soulmates.
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