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Japan’s 100 Yen Shops: Daiso, Seria & Can Do — The Underrated Souvenir Strategy
Japan's 100 yen shops (百円ショップ / hyaku-en shoppu) — stores where the vast majority of products sell for…
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Japan’s 100 Famous Mountains (百名山): Where to Start If You’re Serious About Hiking
In 1964, writer and mountaineer Fukada Kyūya (深田久弥) published "Nihon Hyakumeizan" (日本百名山 / "The 100 Famous Mountains of…
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Japan’s 100 Famous Castles: A Complete Stamp Rally Guide
In 2006, the Japan Castle Foundation (日本城郭協会) officially designated the "100 Famous Japanese Castles" (日本100名城) — a curated…
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Japan with Kids: Family-Friendly Itinerary for Tokyo, Kyoto & Beyond
Japan is one of the finest countries in the world for family travel — a combination of the…
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Japan on a Budget: ¥5,000 a Day Is Possible — Here’s How
Japan has a persistent reputation for being an expensive destination — a reputation that is accurate for one…
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Japan in Winter: The Complete Guide to December–February Travel
Winter in Japan — December through February — is the country's most underrated travel season for international visitors,…
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Japan in Summer: What to Do When It’s Hot & Humid (and Worth It)
Japan's summer — June through August, with the rainy season (梅雨 / tsuyu) typically running early June to…
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Japan for Wheelchair Users & Accessible Travel: What’s Good, What’s Hard
Japan has made significant accessibility improvements over the last three decades — the 2020 Tokyo Olympics/Paralympics accelerated investment…
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Japan Solo Travel: Safety, Loneliness & Why It’s Actually the Best Way to Go
Japan is, by a significant margin, the finest country in the world for solo travel — a combination…
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