Destinations
Iya Valley (祖谷): Japan’s Hidden Mountain Valley — Vine Bridges & Farmhouses
There are places in Japan that feel genuinely remote — not in the sense of being difficult to…
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Destinations
Naruto Whirlpools: Watching the World’s Largest Tidal Whirlpools
Twice daily, as the tide changes in the Naruto Strait (鳴門海峡) — the narrow channel between Awaji Island…
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Food & Drink
Japan’s 8 Regional Ramen Styles: What Makes Each One Different
Ramen (ラーメン) is Japan's most consumed restaurant meal and one of the most discussed foods in the country…
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Culture & History
Attending a Real Japanese Festival: Awa Odori Dance Experience (Tokushima)
For four days every August — specifically August 12th through 15th — the city of Tokushima (徳島) on…
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Type of Trip
White Water Rafting Japan | Yoshino River & More Guide
Japan Adventure Guide · Rafting White Water Rafting in Japan:Yoshino River, Hozu & More Japan’s Steep Geography +…
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Type of Trip
Shikoku Ohenro Pilgrimage Guide | 88 Temples Complete
Japan Pilgrimage Guide · Ohenro Walk Shikoku’s 88-Temple Pilgrimage:A Complete Beginner’s Guide to Ohenro 1,200 km · 1,200…
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