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- Date: June 14, 2026
Visiting Kamikochi: Witness the Beauty of Japan’s Northern Alps
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Kamikochi is one of Japan's most beautiful places. Honestly, it took my breath away. I was lucky enough to visit in mid-autumn, when the golds...
- Date: June 7, 2026
Climbing Yake-dake: A Stunning Volcano Hike Above Kamikochi
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I climbed Yake-dake in October 2023. It was my first active volcano summit (followed a year later by Aso, which I've written about here) and...
- Date: May 24, 2026
Visiting Nikko: Why It Deserves More Than a Day Trip
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Nikko is the perfect day trip from Tokyo. This is the common consensus among most online travel sites when talking about visiting Nikko. Train up...
- Date: May 19, 2026
Visiting Aso Caldera: The Unexpected Highlight of My Japan Trip
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Not every trip goes to plan. Now I'm fairly loose when I plan my Japan trips. I will normally set two or three things that...
- Date: May 12, 2026
Visit Kumamoto: The City that Keeps Pulling You Back
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I've been to Kumamoto twice so far, and seen plenty the city has to offer. It's actually the city I've spent the most time in...
- Date: May 12, 2026
Is the JR Pass Worth It In 2026?
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The short version: for most first-time Japan trips, no. Now there are a lot of websites that are going to try and tell you differently....
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