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JR East Pass Review: Is It Worth It for a Tohoku Trip?

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🎫 Is the JR East Pass Worth It? Full Cost Breakdown from Our Northern Japan Trip Quick Answer: Yes — the JR East-South Hokkaido Pass...

Discover Japan: New Years in Kyoto

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New Years (Shougatsu) is the most important holiday in Japan. We couldn’t think of a better place to spend our New Years then in Kyoto.

10 Things I Learned After Driving in Japan for a Year

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I've learned a lot of things after a year of driving in Japan. Here are 10 tips and observations from an American driving in Japan.

Exploring Okinawa Part 6: Kouri Island and the Ocean Tower

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Kouri is a small island by Okinawa with greats beaches, a great view from Ocean Tower, a not-so-hidden gem called Heart Rock, and good food.

Discover Japan: The Beautiful Island of Miyajima

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The island of Itsukushima is more commonly known as Miyajima. It contains iconic sights likes the Floating Torii and Itsukushima Shrine.

Discover Japan: Hiroshima and Peace Memorial Park

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We visited the beautiful city of Hiroshima and saw Peace Memorial Park, the A-bomb Dome, Hiroshima Castle, and Shukkeien Garden.

Discover Japan: Kumamoto and Their Billion Dollar Mascot

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Kumamoto is a city located on the central west side of Kyushu (one of Japan’s four main islands). We visited the city and nearby Mt. Aso.

Exploring Okinawa Part 5: Churaumi Aquarium at Ocean Expo Park

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We visited Ocean Expo Park and Churaumi Aquarium in Okinawa. There were so many things to do at the park that we'll need to go back again!

Exploring Okinawa Part 4: Cherry Blossoms at Nago Castle Park

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Nago Castle Park is a beautiful area to walk around, especially during cherry blossom season. The staircase on the hill is lined with sakura.

Exploring Okinawa Part 3: Nakagusuku Castle Ruins and a Ghost Hotel!

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Considered to be one of the most well preserved in its original state, Nakagusuku castle ruins sit atop a hill overlooking the town below.
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