Mount Mikami, Mount Bodaiji, and the Beauty in Between

Mount Mikami, Mount Bodaiji, and the Beauty in Between

What? Today’s hike was a route I planned myself, connecting various walking and hiking stretches wi...

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High-Speed Tracks Don't Change Slow-Paced Town

High-Speed Tracks Don't Change Slow-Paced Town

What? Tsuruga (敦賀) is a sleepy town that was recently more or less awaken by the arrival of the Shin...

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Kanazawa: Love, Loss, and Lightning

Kanazawa: Love, Loss, and Lightning

What? Kanazawa (金沢) is a mid-sized city with many sights to offer. Most famous is the Kenroku-en ga...

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Mount Norikura: Crowds Can’t Spoil the Fun

Mount Norikura: Crowds Can’t Spoil the Fun

What? Mount Norikura , or Norikuradake (乗鞍岳), is a 3,026 m peak in the Northern Japan Alps. It is on...

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Matsumoto Beneath the Clouds

Matsumoto Beneath the Clouds

What? Mount Gotenyama (御殿山) in Matsumoto City (松本市) has a peak elevation of 885 meters. This easy ...

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