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Part 3 of our 10-day Japan road trip: From samurai history to underground wonders

Mt. Ikoma: My pizza craving turned mountain hike

From Mongolia’s steppes to Sado Island’s shores: How music connects worlds

Tsujunkyo: A unique irrigation aqueduct in Kumamoto

The perfect weekend traversing Shikoku and Honshu

Kiyomizu Magaibutsu: Surprising ancient Buddhist rock carvings

Want to see Japan’s cherry blossoms before the crowds? Catch the early-blooming Kawazuzakura in February

Hit the slopes at Madarao, one of Japan’s most underrated ski resorts!

Exploring Kyoto through sound

Discover the Tottori Sand Dunes

Stay at Hoshino Resorts’ Aomoriya for onsen, snow, and the vibrant spirit of the Nebuta Festival

Naruto whirlpools: Marvel at Japan’s mightiest sea vortex from 45 meters up

A winter pilgrimage to Oirase Keiryu Hotel in Aomori, where time gracefully drifts and deepens

Tokyo nature escape: From concrete jungle to Okutama’s great outdoors

Izumo Shinbutsu Pilgrimage: Discover the spiritual past of the San’in region 

Rise above the clouds at Unkai Terrace in Hokkaido

Stroll through the lavender blooms at Farm Tomita

Kochi’s Salt Road

Enjoy the seasons at Shinjuku Gyoen

Kamo River: Kyoto’s beloved gathering place for every season

Ikoma Plateau: Witness the beauty of one million cosmos flowers this autumn

Experience the best-kept secrets of Oita Prefecture

Takachiho Gorge: A place where nature leaves you speechless

Showa Kinen Park: A family-friendly getaway from Tokyo’s hustle and bustle