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Many old Japanese towns are famous for their castles, but the city of Iwakuni in Yamaguchi Prefecture is best known… READ MORE
Japan’s Chūgoku region is an incredibly rewarding destination, and I’ve resolved to explore it more thoroughly in the years to… READ MORE
Having known from my previous autumn trips that late November is a better time for fall colours in large parts… READ MORE
My love of Japanese castles takes me to the city of Fukuchiyama northwest of Kyōto, where an ancient fortress demolished… READ MORE
When it comes to Japan, my main areas of interest are castles and trains – and no visit is ever… READ MORE
Mid to late November is usually a good time to enjoy autumn colours in parts of the Kansai region, though… READ MORE
As a rigidly conservative Catholic, I’m not drawn to Japanese temples for spiritual reasons, but I occasionally poke around them… READ MORE
"People ask me what I do in the winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring."
~ Rogers Hornsby
