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The dragons of Nikko
I’m taking advantage of a three-day weekend to visit Nikko, a natural and cultural heritage town north of Tokyo. The town has around 80,000 inhabitants and is located in Tochigi prefecture. I take…
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Discovering the Japanese Alps
I had planned to spend three days in the Japanese Alps to end 2022 on a high note! Beforehand, I booked a bus ticket on the Alpico website, which offers express services to…
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Ryogoku sumo tournament
When the opportunity to attend a sumo tournament arose, I was very enthusiastic. I imagined it would be spectacular, and I wasn’t disappointed. I bought a ticket online to reserve a seat in…
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A detour around Yanaka
I take advantage of a cold but sunny afternoon to wander around Yanaka, a district that still has the charm of the old. It has been preserved from disasters such as the Kanto…
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Hiking at Mount Ono
On this Sunday in January, I’m planning a four-hour hike just a stone’s throw from Mount Fuji. The Odakyu line, which I take from Yoyogi-Uehara, takes me to Shin-Matsuda, where I change lines.…
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Snow, ice and colors
In Sapporo and neighboring Otaru, ice and snow take center stage in February. Visitors can admire ephemeral creations of all sizes, take part in events, discover artists or schools, such as the presentation…
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The draught horse and ban’ei keiba races
In Obihiro, in the south-east of Hokkaido, special horse races are held. I wanted to take advantage of my stay in Sapporo to go and see this event, which you can attend on…
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Lake Shikaribetsu in Shikaoi
On the advice of the friendly couple I’m staying with in Obihiro, I’m off to Lake Shikaribetsu for the day. From Obihiro station, I take a bus that regularly shuttles me to the…
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The historic village of Hokkaido
Near Sapporo, there’s a reconstructed village that can easily be reached by bus. The journey takes around thirty minutes and visitors find themselves in the mountains, immersed in Hokkaido’s past. I chose to…
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Niijima
There are several islands in the Tokyo area, each of which can be visited in two or three days. They all boast a wealth of flora and fauna, making them pleasant destinations for…
