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If you happen to be in the Tokyo area around October 1, I highly recommend making a pilgrimage to see the red spider lilies. The post Saitama’s September Surprise appeared first on Japan Starts Here.| Japan Starts Here
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It's easy—well, easy enough—for you to see this amazing sakura view yourself. The post Cherry Blossoms and the Seto Inland Sea appeared first on Japan Starts Here.| Japan Starts Here
Inuyama Castle is technically Japan's oldest castle, but is often an afterthought nonetheless. Here's why you should make sure you visit.| Japan Starts Here
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Is Sado Island worth visiting? Well, I can tell you that this idyll off the coast of Niigata is an absolute gem. Here's why.| Japan Starts Here
Searching for an Iki island itinerary? From how to get here, to what to do once you arrive, I'll help you plan your trip to Iki today.| Japan Starts Here
The good news? Tsushima is a real island off the coast of Japan—you can visit! The bad news? It's not quite the same place as in the game.| Japan Starts Here
Whether to follow the "hidden Christians" or simply to get some fresh air, a trip to Nagasaki's Goto Islands may be just what you need.| Japan Starts Here
Japan's rugged and fiercely beautiful northeast, Tohoku is supremely underrated. Use this Tohoku itinerary to plan your trip.| Japan Starts Here
Yakushima isn't easy to visit—it's hours off the coast of Kagoshima, one of Japan's most remote prefectures. But it's worth the trek.| Japan Starts Here