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Chiba's Spiritual and Scenic Wonders: A Weekend Itinerary
Not many people put Chiba on their Japan itineraries, unless it is to visit Tokyo Disneyland or Disney Sea (correct, it is not actually...
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Apr 1, 20243 min read
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Long-weekend in Gunma and Karuizawa
There are quite a few bank holidays in Japan, which have allowed me to take an extended weekend vacation. However, as nearly all Japanese...
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Apr 1, 20246 min read
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Out-of-the-beaten path Japan: Shikoku
Shikoku is the smallest of Japan's four main islands, located southwest of Honshu. It is divided into four prefectures. It is known for...
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Apr 1, 202416 min read
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Winter escape to Yamagata's Ginzan Onsen and Zao Monsters
Winter in Japan offers plenty of attractions, from skiing and snowboarding, to warm onsen, snow monsters. While Sapporo Snow Festival is...
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Apr 1, 20245 min read
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Discovering remote islands of Japan: Ishigaki, Taketomi, Iriomote
When I would tell people I was going to Okinawa in November, they thought it would be too cold, let alone to swim or snorkelling. Well,...
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Mar 19, 202410 min read
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Working Holiday in Japan: Everything You Need to Know
Working Holiday in Japan: Everything You Need to Know Are you dreaming of embarking on a Working Holiday in Japan? The Land of the...
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Mar 12, 20243 min read
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