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Where to Ski in Japan: from Hakuba to Niseko
Where to Ski in Japan: from Hakuba to Niseko

A straightforward travel guide to ski and snowboarding in Japan for travelers or locals, from Nagano to Hokkaido. Where to ski, tips, recommendations, family friendly options, and ski town vibes to see which is best for you. Hokkaido Niseko ski village, Nozawa Onsen, Hakuba, and places to inspire your travel aesthetic.

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Where you should stay in Tokyo 2024
Where you should stay in Tokyo 2024

Where to stay in Tokyo updated guide, sorted by neighborhood vibe and lifestyle compatibility. Honest thoughts about who should stay in Shinjuku and why.

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5 Cooler Places in Tokyo (Updated)
5 Cooler Places in Tokyo (Updated)

An updated Tokyo guide for those who like something a little more chill and slow.

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The Reality of Living in a Sharehouse
The Reality of Living in a Sharehouse

The reality of living in a sharehouse in Tokyo, Japan and debunking the Terrace House fantasy.

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NEW CHAPTER (PORTLAND, OR)
NEW CHAPTER (PORTLAND, OR)

Returning after a short hiatus into a new chapter beginning in Portland, OR.

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5 Things To Know About Trains in Japan
5 Things To Know About Trains in Japan

5 things you need to know about trains in Japan so you don't look like a lost delinquent holding up the line.

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Where to Stay in Tokyo for the First Time
Where to Stay in Tokyo for the First Time

A guide to where to stay in Tokyo for the first time on a budget.

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21 Things to Know Before Going to Japan
21 Things to Know Before Going to Japan

21 things to know before traveling to Japan for the first time!

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5 Cool Places in Tokyo
5 Cool Places in Tokyo

My top 5 cool local places to visit in Tokyo, Japan that 100% don't include the robot restaurant or Takeshita street.

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Happy 2017
Happy 2017

My first blog post of 2018 recapping 2017 in less than 20 pictures.

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