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Kiso Valley: Walk in the Woods

Step back in time with a leisurely hike.

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Tokyo Autumn Foliage 2024 Guide

Quiet and lesser-known spots in and around Tokyo

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5 Spirited Away locations you can visit in Japan

If you're a fan of Spirited Away, the masterpiece from Studio Ghibli, you might find this interesting!

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Appreciating the convenience of Japan  and Korea’s convenience stores

Now that I live in Japan, I see the similarities and differences between the two country’s convenience stores.

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VIDEO: Exploring Japan: Pure beauty at Eight Ponds of Oshino

There are so many beautiful places to visit in Japan, and the Eight Ponds at Oshino Hakkai is one of those.

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Fun in Japan: Quick trip from the Kanto Plain to Atami

Earlier this year, I traveled to the city of Atami, located in the eastern corner of the Shizuoka Prefecture.

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15 strange things foreigners notice after returning home from Japan

One of the best reasons to travel is to broaden your mind and gather a variety of life experiences to help better understand the world, its people, and culture.

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Tips on tipping in Japan

For foreigners new to Japan, guidance toward tipping is usually pretty straightforward: You don’t tip in Japan.

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'Power Spots' in Japan rejuvenate locals, foreigners alike

Everyone is looking for an edge. In Japan, folks depend on “Power Spots” that are believed to cleanse, refresh and rejuvenate one’s mind and soul. Simply, they give you an edge. Luck, if you will.

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Road Trippin' in Kyushu, Japan (Part I)

I would have never considered disappearing into the countryside for four days by myself. Growing up in a city where danger is perceived to be lurking around every corner,  having backup was always essential for when it inevitably hits the fan.