One question I often get, however, tends to confuse even experienced Japan travelers: Are onsens and ryokans the same thing?
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Is Korea Really the Poor Man’s Japan?
The question of Korea vs Japan is a contentious one—even before broaching the topic of travel.
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Here’s Where to Go in 2023
Next year is when travel—and life—will really get back to normal.
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How to Time Travel from Tokyo
Nikko is just a short trip away from Tokyo, geographically, but it feels like going back in time several centuries.
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Sakoku Sutra
Some things are too good to be true, but not my recent fortune.
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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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Where to Go in Asia After Covid-19
Covid-19 has totally changed the game of traveling in Asia, but my picks for best Asian countries to visit remain mostly the same.
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The World’s Most Beautiful Weddings
As the pandemic wanes and travel restrictions lift, it’s not surprising that you’d start looking into the best wedding destinations.
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Here’s Where to Travel in 2022
I am stoked about what travel will look like at this time next year.
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The Decay of the Devil
I feel my creativity being reincarnated in real time, not unlike the way Kiyoaki Matsugae’s soul recycled itself throughout Shigekuni Honda’s lifetime.
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