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After 8 years based here, I can say that Japan rivals many nations with its budget friendliness. Here are my favorite travel hacks for sightseeing and eating out.
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Our Shinkansen bullet train to Takayama rushes through the bellies of mountains, past snow-weary evergreens and rice fields resting under sheets of pure, white snow. Small alpine towns race by…
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There are some epic breaks that don’t require a three thousand dollar flight or six hour boat ride from the nearest town. Trust me.
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Beat the post-holiday blues by recreating your travels in your own kitchen.
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So what’s so good about Japanese trains anyway? Answer: just about everything.
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Convenience store fare? Food from vending machines? Isn’t travel all about eating authentic street food, finding hole-in-the-wall taco joints and dining in tiny eateries that have been in the same…
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What many people don’t know is that behind Tokyo’s tall buildings and neon lights are little pockets of former times living on despite their changing surroundings…
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The port city of Hiroshima will forever be associated with the tragic events of August 6th 1945, but there’s so much more on offer too. Here’s how to experience the best of it, in just one day.
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We’ve explored the length and breadth of Tokyo to find the very best themed cafes that this bustling metropolis has to offer. Here are our top 5.
