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The old axiom—that a 7-day JR Pass costs the same as a round-trip Shinkansen journey between Tokyo and Kyoto—is no longer true.

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I can't recommend highly enough that you visit Kesennuma on your next trip to Japan's Sanriku Coast.

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Matsumae has been on my list for a long time.

The post Hokkaido’s Hidden Highlight appeared first on Japan Starts Here.


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Enjoying this short-lived phenomenon (which is unique, if not extraterrestrial) is pretty straightforward.

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It took me a while to prioritize seeing wisteria in Japan, but I'm so glad I eventually did.

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