The Japan Most People Miss (Because There’s No Bullet Train)
A few weeks ago I finished a call with someone who had just come back from the Kumano Kodo in […]
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The Unpopular Truth: Why I’d Choose Osaka Over Tokyo Every Time
Most travelers to Japan make the same mistake. They land in Tokyo, spend the bulk of their trip there, and
The ¥50,000 question: Do you still need a JR Pass?
I used to feel like I was getting away with something. Standing on a Shinkansen platform with a 7-day Japan
I Did Car Camping in Japan (and it was perfect)
I have to admit I was skeptical. When my wife first suggested we spend the night in our car during
Two Sides of Osaka Most Tourists Never Find
If you visit Osaka, it’s easy to find yourself moving quickly. Osaka Castle, polished and informative. Dotonbori, glowing with neon
Kyoto is Overrun: Skip the Line and Find Real Japan in Shirahama
You’ve done your research. You’ve mapped out the perfect Japan itinerary. Tokyo for the energy, Kyoto for the temples, maybe
The Castle Everyone Visits vs. the One You Should
I was driving through the Wakayama countryside, feeling that realization that I was in the middle of nowhere. I knew
My Wife Went without Me (and I Can’t Stop Thinking about It) – Kurashiki
My wife, son, and I were talking together a couple of weeks ago on the Line app. We were talking
The Japanese 3.5-Star Secret: Plus 4 Apps Locals Rely On
If there’s one thing I’ve learned from my travels across Japan, it’s that going digital is the key to unlocking
Mount Fuji, Ramen, Anime: How to Fit It All In During Your Trip to Japan
Why do you want to visit Japan? The answer is unique to you. Perhaps, like me, you’re yearning for an outside