Visit Japan’s infamous urban deer on a day trip from Osaka or Kyoto, or buck trends and stay the night.
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Is Seoul or Tokyo Right for You?
Just as it’s futile to choose between New York or Los Angeles and London or Paris, so too are Tokyo and Seoul equally indispensable to the Eastern traveler.
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Tokyo’s Greatest Escapes
Whether you’re looking for day trips from Tokyo to accent a first taster trip to Tokyo, or are a repeat offender in search of a truly unique excursion, you’re in the right place.
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Tokyo Starts Here
What I’m about to share is a perspective as rich and diverse as a walk through Tokyo’s streets.
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The Frozen World and the Loneliness
When I think of winter in Japan, I think of an image I wasn’t able to capture.
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Tokyo is More Than Sushi—or Is It?
There are more than enough reasons to visit Tokyo, regardless of your nationality.
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Outstanding Osaka
Here’s how to make the most of any trip to Osaka, even if you thought before arriving at this page that you would never come.
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Kyoto Starts Here
Planning a Kyoto itinerary requires organization and self-reflection, but it’s actually not that difficult.
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Visit Japan’s infamous urban deer on a day trip from Osaka or Kyoto, or buck trends and stay the night.
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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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Love Japan? You’ll Want to Read This Post
I’m a big believer in the idea that if something is too loud, you should turn it up.
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How Many Days Should You Spend in Tokyo?
As a traveler (and a travel blogger), I’m always reevaluating and recalibrating my stances—the topic of how many days in Tokyo you should spend is no exception.
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These Are the Best Times to Visit Japan
Japan is a 365-day-per-year destination—you can’t really go wrong.
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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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7 Amazing Experiences in Japan’s Tohoku Region
Tohoku is far-removed from much of Japan’s tourist core, but it’s still more than worth a visit.
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