When people dream of visiting Japan, they usually think of Tokyo, Kyoto, or perhaps Mount Fuji. Fewer travelers venture farther south to Kyushu, Japan’s third…
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Bicycle Graveyard
I rode past this astonishing mountain of discarded bicycles while cycling across Kyushu. At first glance, it looked like a recycling center. But the longer…
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Cycling Kyushu: A Bicycle Journey Through Japan’s Land of Fire
When people think of Japan, they usually picture Tokyo’s neon skyline, Kyoto’s temples, or perhaps the crowds crossing Shibuya. Yet some of my most memorable…
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Where to Go in Japan Now: Travel Planning in a Year of Uncertainty
There are years when planning a journey to Japan feels almost timeless. The questions tend to be familiar: when to go for cherry blossoms, how…
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