Zak Goldstein
Nakasendō Way: Walk Through Japan's Past
This 5 day walking holiday section of the trails runs through some of the most beautiful Edo architecture and forests of central Japan.
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Zak Goldstein
Nov 12, 20235 min read
Nakasendō Way (Part 5): The Yogawa-michi Walking Trail and Narai
The final Nakasendō day through the Yogawa-michi trail from Nagiso for a scenic walk. To celebrate, a train to Narai for a decadent ryokan.
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Zak Goldstein
Nov 12, 20234 min read
Nakasendō Way (Part 4): The Magome Tsumago Pass
The most famous section of Nakasendō! Two beautiful post towns with a beautiful historic route connecting them.
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Zak Goldstein
Nov 12, 20234 min read
Nakasendō Way (Part 3): Ena to Magome
A residential section of Nakasendo with many places to eat and shop. We also met a fellow Nakasendo-er on their first walking hgoliday.
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Zak Goldstein
Nov 12, 20234 min read
Nakasendō Way (Part 2): 13 Mountain Passes to Ena
A beautiful section through the mountains and forests from Hiyoshicho to Ena. This leg is known for it's mountain passes and shrines.
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Zak Goldstein
Nov 12, 20234 min read
Nakasendō Way (Part 1): Mitake to Hiyoshicho
Walking through rice fields glistening in the sun, mountain trails that look like scenes from fair tale and remote post towns from the past.
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Linnea Moosmann
Aug 3, 20232 min read
It's a Vibe: Cute Cafés in Japan
Cozy, homey, and unique; Japan's café culture is worth experiencing. Here are some of our favorite from our 2023 trip.
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Linnea Moosmann
Aug 3, 20233 min read
It's a Vibe: Jazz Kissa & Record Bars in Japan
Low lighting, good listening, and some drinks. A great escape from the busy cities in Japan to enjoy something special.
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Linnea Moosmann
Apr 24, 20233 min read
Mount Yufu: A Land of Frost and Ghosts
The D.I.N.Ks hike Mount Yufu and enter an eerie land of fog, frost and ghosts.
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Linnea Moosmann
Apr 23, 20233 min read
Yufuin: An Idyllic, Rural Village
Yufu is an idyllic, rural, popular tourist village, we found by accident. We experience ryokans, sukiyaki and a life changing egg breakfast.
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