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The Ultimate Okinawa Travel Guide: Japan’s Tropical Paradise

Beyond the neon glow of Tokyo and the manicured temples of Kyoto lies a version of Japan that feels entirely separate from…

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Hanabi Taikai: A Traveler’s Guide to Japan’s Summer Fireworks Festivals

Japanese summer is impossible to imagine without hanabi taikai, the riverbank fireworks displays that pack millions onto seawalls every July and August.…

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Where Japanese People Actually Travel in August (And Why Foreign Tourists Don’t)

While inbound tourists mainly clog up the Golden Route, domestic Japanese travelers make full use of hisho-chi, highland summer resorts.

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Fukuoka: Why It’s Japan’s Underrated Best City for Tourists

A growing destination, Fukuoka is managing the potential pitfalls of overtourism through a mix of yatai and downtown development.

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Japan Drafts Dual Pricing Guidelines as Himeji Castle Posts Big Revenue Bump

As more tourist hot spots look at dual pricing, Japan's government prepares rules to ensure it's implemented legally.

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Surviving Summer: A Traveler’s Guide to Japan’s New Era of Extreme Heat

You CAN travel to Japan during the summer. It just takes a little preparation. Here are some tips for where to go…

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Scenic Train Journeys in Japan That You Can’t Miss

Sometimes, it really is more about the journey than the destination. Here are some romantic train rides in Japan that prove it.

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More Than Matcha: A Guide to Uji, a Kyoto Travel Gem

Discover temples, tea culture, and hidden history just outside Kyoto.