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A trip to Shiretoko

Shiretoko
Japan Standard

Rugged mountains, volcanoes, hot waterfalls. And then bears and whales: a corner of wild and surprising Japan: Shiretoko National Park

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Hiking from Kibune to Kurama

From Kibune to Kurama
Japan, travel Standard

Temples, forests, onsens, Buddhist cuisine: here is one of the reasons you should stay a few days in Kyoto to explore the surroundings of the ancient capital. My hike from Kibune to Kurama

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Among the plum blossoms in Mito

Japan, plum blossoms in Mito
Japan Standard

An early hanami in February: a daytrip from Tokyo to Mito to see the plum blossoms at Kairakuen, one of the most beautiful gardens in Japan

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