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Osaka in 2 Days: The Local Itinerary β Eat, Walk & Don’t Stop
There is a concept in Osaka called kuidaore (ι£γεγ) β "to ruin yourself by eating." It is not…
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Osaka Castle & Tanimachi: Beyond the Instagram Shot
Osaka Castle (倧ιͺε) is one of the most photographed buildings in Japan β the restored white-and-green main tower…
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Onomichi: The Hillside Port Town That Inspired a Generation of Japanese Filmmakers
There are cities in Japan that have been significantly shaped by being loved β places where the attention…
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Naruto Whirlpools: Watching the World’s Largest Tidal Whirlpools
Twice daily, as the tide changes in the Naruto Strait (鳴ι桷峑) β the narrow channel between Awaji Island…
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Nara Day Trip from Osaka: More Than Just Deer
The image of Nara (ε₯θ―) in international travel culture is specific and limited: a park full of deer…
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Nagasaki: History, Champon Noodles & the Hillside Views of a Forgotten City
Nagasaki (ι·ε΄) has two claims to world historical significance that could not be more different in character. The…
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Mt. Aso: Hiking Inside an Active Volcano in Kumamoto
There are a handful of places in Japan that deliver an experience that is not available anywhere else…
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Miyazaki: Surfing, Palm Trees & the Unexpected Tropical Corner of Kyushu
Japan is many things to its visitors β ancient temples, neon cities, volcanic mountains, snowbound ski resorts. Almost…
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Miyajima Island (ε³ε³Ά): Floating Torii Gate, Deer & the Best Momiji Manju
There are three views in Japan that have been celebrated as the country's most beautiful since the Edo…
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