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There are places in this world where the veil between past and present feels impossibly thin. To step into the Omori district of Iwami Ginzan is to experience this phenomenon firsthand. Here, nestled deep within the verdant, mist-shroude...

Deep within the verdant, mist-shrouded mountains of Shikoku, the smallest of Japan’s four main islands, lies a town that is quietly orchestrating a global revolution. This is Kamikatsu, a small municipality in Tokushima Prefecture with a...

Yo, what's good, future Japan explorers! Big up yourselves for tuning in. James Walker here, and trust me, we're about to embark on a proper deep dive into the Land of the Rising Sun. Forget everything you think you know. This ain't just...

Yo, what's up, travel fam! Today, we're diving deep, like, way deep into the mountains of Akita Prefecture in northern Japan. Forget the neon buzz of Tokyo for a sec and picture this: ancient forests, the crisp scent of cedar and sulphur...

When one summons an image of Japan, the mind readily conjures a vibrant tapestry of ancient temples nestled in serene bamboo groves, the electric hum of neon-drenched cityscapes in Tokyo, and the sublime, snow-capped silhouette of Mount ...

What’s good, fellow history buffs and wanderlusters? James Walker here, and today we’re deep-diving into a place that’s pure fire, an island that’s been living in Japan’s shadow but has a story so extra, it deserves its own series. We're...

Yo, what's the deal? Let's get real for a minute. When you picture Japan, you're probably thinking neon-drenched Tokyo streets, serene temples in Kyoto, or maybe that perfect shot of Mount Fuji. And yeah, that's all legit. But I'm here t...

Yo, let's have a real talk. Picture this: you're ghosting the neon chaos of Tokyo, ditching the temple crowds in Kyoto, and straight-up teleporting into a woodblock print from the 17th century. We're not talking about a museum, fam. We'r...

Yo, let's talk about a real glow-up, not for a person, but for a whole town. Tucked away in the misty, emerald-green mountains of Tokushima Prefecture on Shikoku island is a place that’s basically living in 2050 while the rest of us are ...