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Going South: Islands Off an Island
Letters from Japan, January 2025: islands of Kyushu—Yakushima and beyond.
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Letters from Japan: New Travel Diaries Page for Monthly and Annual Subscribers
January 2025: brief announcement
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Hokkaido Travel Diaries: Day 4 and the End — the Mighty Asahidake
Travel diaries: December 24th, Day 4 - a visit to Hokkaido`s highest mountain, quick stop at Asahikawa City and wrapping up the series.
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Hokkaido Travel Diaries: Day 3 — Merry Christmas
Travel diaries: December 23rd, Day 3 - a visit to the Christmas tree.
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Hokkaido Travel Diaries: Day 2 — The Day of the Ghost Trees
Travel diaries: December 22nd, Day 2 - country roads, ghost trees, and deer tracks.
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Hokkaido Travel Diaries: Day 1 — Bringing out the Rainbow
Travel diaries: December 21st, Day 1 - arrival at Biei, waterfall visits, soup curry and a yakitori dinner (and Rosebud Motel).
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December 2024

November 2024

Hiking the Kyoto Trail: Day 5 — The End
Travel diaries: November 6th, Day 5 - Nishiyama Course - 12.8-km - the End.
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Hiking the Kyoto Trail: Day 3 and 4 — Exploring Beyond the City
Travel diaries: November 4th and 5th, Day 3 &4 - Kitayama Eastern Course - 17.9-km
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Hiking the Kyoto Trail: Day 2 — A Wonderful Yet Intense Day on the Trail
Travel diaries: November 3rd, Day 2 - Higashiyama Course - 20.5-km
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Hiking the Kyoto Trail: Day 1 — Come Rain or Shine
Travel diaries: November 2nd, Day 1 - Fukushimi-Fukakusa Route - 9.5-km
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