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Cities in Japan
When to go
Best months by city
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From the journal
Notes from Japan
Travel Essentials
Do you need pocket WiFi or eSIM in Japan?
A calm guide to choosing mobile internet before your trip, without overbuying or arriving unprepared.
Seasonal Ideas
Japan in spring: cities worth planning around
Soft light, seasonal flowers, and cities that feel especially good when the weather turns gentle.
Seasonal Ideas
Kyoto in autumn: why the season changes the city
A short editorial note on color, pacing, and why Kyoto rewards slower planning in autumn.
City Stories
A quiet first day in Kyoto
How to begin Kyoto without rushing straight into the busiest routes.