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Miyazaki Travel Guide: Takachiho, Coastal Shrines and Local Flavors

Miyazaki offers a change of pace from Japan's busiest city routes. Along the Pacific coast, palms frame broad sea views ...
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Kumamoto Travel Guide: Castles, Aso Landscapes and Peaceful Onsen

Kumamoto brings several different versions of Kyushu into one trip. In the city, a dark-roofed castle rises above stone ...
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Nagasaki Travel Guide: Harbor Views, Layers of History and Island Escapes

Nagasaki reveals itself in layers. A reconstructed trading post introduces centuries of exchange, hillside houses overlo...
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Oita Travel Guide: Beppu Hot Springs, Yufuin and a Deeper Side of Kyushu

In Oita, hot springs shape more than a hotel stay. Steam rises between buildings, local kitchens use geothermal heat, an...
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Saga Travel Guide: Pottery Towns, Restful Onsen and Coastal Discoveries

Saga rewards travelers who enjoy looking closely. A porcelain cup can lead you into the history of a town; a quiet hot s...
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Fukuoka Travel Guide: Yatai Nights, Shrine Visits and Memorable Day Trips

Fukuoka makes an inviting introduction to Kyushu. You can spend the morning beside a park lake, enjoy a bowl of Hakata r...
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Kochi Travel Guide: Clear Rivers, Castle Views and the Taste of Shikoku

Kochi invites you to build a trip around simple pleasures: a plate of smoky bonito, a morning among vegetable stalls, th...
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Ehime Travel Guide: Dogo Onsen, Matsuyama and a Japanese Perspective

Ehime offers a gentle way into Shikoku: a castle above a lively city, a historic public bathhouse, and island views that...
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Kagawa Travel Guide: Sanuki Udon, Gardens and Seto Inland Sea Islands

Kagawa makes a satisfying journey out of simple pleasures: springy udon noodles, a garden path beside a pond, and a ferr...
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Shimane Travel Guide: Izumo Taisha, Matsue and a Japanese Perspective

Shimane invites you to slow down. A shrine visit can lead into a conversation about human connections; a castle walk can...