The harbor city of Onomichi is one of Hiroshima's—and Japan's—best-kept secrets. Here's how to plan your trip there.| Japan Starts Here
More than a decade after the Great East Japan Earthquake, many people are wondering if Fukushima is safe to visit. It is—and it's delightful.| Japan Starts Here
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Is Hiroshima worth visiting on your next trip to Japan? Yes—and use my Hiroshima itinerary to plan what you should do once you get there.| Japan Starts Here
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Planning a trip to the Japanese Alps? No matter when you plan to visit, you can start building your Japanese Alps itinerary today.| Japan Starts Here
Is Aomori worth visiting? I have a feeling that after you take a look at my Aomori itinerary, your answer will definitely be "yes"!| Japan Starts Here
From Kochi Castle, to udon shops in Marugame, to the onsens of the Iya Valley, my Shikoku itinerary spotlights Japan's smallest island.| Japan Starts Here
Is Hokkaido's Shirogane Blue Pond worth visiting? Here's how, why (and when!) to visit the Hokkaido blue lake for the best pictures.| Japan Starts Here
Whether as a multi-day hike or as a day trip, Japan's Nakasendo trail is easy to access. But can you hike the Nakasendo trail on your own?| Japan Starts Here
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Considering a 2024 trip to see Japan's cherry blossoms? Plan the ultimate Japan sakura itinerary—for next year, or for any year—today.| Japan Starts Here
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