Travel
29 postsNotes from trips taken in and around Japan: what things actually cost, how long each leg really took, and which detours turned out to be worth the time.
Misawa and Hachinohe in 3 Days: A Solo Dokokani Mile Trip
A 3-day, 2-night solo trip to Misawa and Hachinohe on JAL Dokokani Mile (standard 7,000 miles round trip; 1,500 miles with JAL Mobile benefit). Full 41,058-yen cost breakdown covering Tatehana Quay Morning Market, the 8 km coastal walk from Tanesashi to Kabushima, and Nejo Castle.
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Eastern Hokkaido 4-Day Drive: Shiretoko, Akan, Mashu, Kushiro2026-08-13
Kyoto’s Hidden Autumn Leaf Spots: Quiet Temples and Walking Routes2026-08-13
A Three-Day Weekend Model Course for Taiwan: Taipei, Jiufen and Shifen2026-08-13
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A 72-Hour Digital Detox on the Shonan Coast2026-08-12
Kamakura One-Day Model Course From Tokyo: Eight Standard Spots by the Enoden2026-07-15
Furano and Biei 3-Day, 2-Night Model Plan: Touring the Views Without a Car by Bus and Train2026-07-12
Kanazawa and Kaga Onsen 3-Day Itinerary: Sights and Hot Springs2026-07-12