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Leafing Through the Wilderness
Nov 1, 2014There is nothing quite like kouyou (colorful autumn leaves) in Kansai. When the leaves change to...
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Kyoto: Access all Areas
Nov 1, 2014Autumn is one of the most beautiful times of year to be in Kyoto, but for...
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Seeking Ghosts of the Past
Oct 1, 2014Exploring abandoned places is definitely not for the easily spooked. Danger, mystery, and even wildlife lurk...
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There’s something for everyone this Halloween!
Oct 1, 2014In case you hadn’t noticed, Halloween is big time in Japan. Every bar and club in...
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Dashing Danjiri Draw Kansai Crowds
Oct 1, 2014Autumn has arrived and so have the danjiri festivals in all their loud drumming, crowd-drawing, shrine-pulling...
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A Two-wheeled Journey Across Japan
Sep 1, 2014One man, one quest: Cape Sata to Cape Soya in seven weeks – 50 days, 21...
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Rethinking the Swastika
Aug 1, 2014Westerners often associate the swastika with a dark past, but the same symbol brings good vibes...
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Conjuring the Supernatural
Aug 1, 2014August is known as the month when Japanese spirits are at their most restless, and there’s...
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Relax, Refresh, Explore
Aug 1, 2014Wilderness trails, riverside walks, bridge crossings, lily pond picnics, and ice cream on paddle boats –...
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The Feasts and Fortunes of Glitzy Kitashinchi
Aug 1, 2014An elite entertainment district in the heart of Osaka, Kitashinchi is quirky, kitsch and classy all...