This Japan Today article describes visiting the Fukuoka city of Yanagawa. Sometimes called the Venice of Kyushu, Yanagawa is criss-crossed by canals and a canal boat ride is one of the highlights of any visit. But there are plenty of other things to see and do in this former castle town. (Archived article originally published … Continue reading Yanagawa: A laid back water world
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Five Great Things to do in Hiroshima
This Japan Today article lists a number of different things to see and do in Hiroshima, a city known as the target of the world's first nuclear bombing, but a place with many other facets to explore. (Archived article, first published in Japan Today)
Seeking Sakura and Samurai in Tohoku: Past and Present Glories of Kakunodate and Hirosaki
This article introduces two Tohoku destinations with fascinating samurai history and beautiful cherry blossoms. (Archived article – Originally published by Japan Today.)