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7 Best Sites to Buy Japan Bus Tickets

Booking a bus in Japan sounds simple — until you actually try it. You open a site. It's all in Japanese. Your credit card gets declined. You're not even sure if you're looking at an official platform or a third-party reseller. Sound familiar? You're not alone....

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Hiking in Hakuba, Japan: Your Guide to Summer in the Japanese Alps

Hakuba Isn't Just for Snow Lovers! Think Hakuba is just Japan's winter playground? Think again. Nestled deep in the Northern Japanese Alps, Hakuba is more than just a snow-covered ski haven. When the snow melts, the region transforms into one of Japan's premier hiking destinations. The crystal-clear alpine ponds, ridgelines, wildflower meadows, and natural hot...

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Why You Should Visit Hakuba for Golden Week

Golden Week in Japan is famously busy—think shoulder-to-shoulder crowds in Tokyo parks and booked-out bullet trains. But while the rest of the country flocks to the usual hotspots, travelers in the know head to the Japanese Alps. Nestled in Nagano Prefecture, Hakuba offers an unexpected Golden Week escape: peaceful trails, empty ski lifts, blooming cherry blossoms, and room to breathe. ...

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