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As a travel content creator, I’ve had the privilege of visiting many beautiful countries over the past few years. One that’s always been high on my bucket list is Japan, and I was finally able to visit the amazing country this past March. During my week-long journey through Tokyo and Kyoto, I became quite inspired by…

Forest-wrapped shrines. Powerful waterfalls. Ancient temples. Natural hot springs. Centuries-old craftsmanship. Ruby-red strawberries. Mirror-smooth lakes. And the country’s oldest resort hotel. There is one destination in Japan that ticks all the boxes, from historical landmarks and delicious cuisine to a serene natural landscape encompassing a scenic national park. And perhaps best of all? Not only is it a lesser-known — and…

After more than two-and-a-half years, Japan reopened its borders to individual travel on Oct. 11, 2022. Three weeks later, I touched down in the Land of the Rising Sun. After my first visit to Japan in 2016, I fell completely in love with the country. It’s a destination that has the perfect marriage of culture,…

Japan is renowned for its delicate cherry blossoms and mesmerizing bamboo forests, but that’s only the beginning of the country’s charms. From the snowy wilderness of Hokkaido to the tropical forests of Okinawa, Japan has enough natural wonders to keep you in awe. Come explore some of the most stunning places across the country’s 47 prefectures. 01of…

After living in Tokyo as a student and young professional, I’ve made visiting Japan a priority at least once a year since, deep-diving new and interesting themes and destinations as the country continues to evolve both with and against the rising tide of globalization. I’ve written about everything from the secret world of “rotten girl”…