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The parts other writers don't mention
Nov 23, 2020 • Francis Turner
When the Kami Come to Visit Izumo
For a wintry seaside holiday...
Dec 4, 2025 • Francis Turner
Sake - 日本酒 (part 4 of several)
Sake Festivals and Other Events
Oct 25, 2025 • Francis Turner
Sake - 日本酒 (part 3 of several)
Getting heated with Kanzake (燗酒)
Aug 25, 2025 • Francis Turner
Sake - 日本酒 (part 2 of several)
Not just to accompany food. Sake aperitifs are a thing too.
Jul 21, 2025
Sake - 日本酒 (part 1 of several)
Not always cold or clear, hot and/or brown and/or cloudy also works
Jul 20, 2025 • Francis Turner
Riding Camels in Japan? Adventures in Mythical Tottori Prefecture
From a manga legend's hometown, temporary sand sculptures, to camels, discover the surprising charm of Japan's least-visited prefecture.
Jul 16, 2025 • Cameron Cayer
Hakodate: Japan's Northern Gem Where East Meets West
Go beyond Sapporo to discover a city with a unique history and quirky charm, unlike anywhere else in Japan.
Jul 1, 2025 • Cameron Cayer
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