
A newsletter for curious travelers.
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A ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn. This type of accommodation has been around for centuries. It’s possible they are the oldest kind of hotel in the world (This one has existed for ov...
Deer in Nara ©Algis T.
I’ve been asked numerous times if going to Nara is “worth it.” This question comes up about lots of places, and if you know me, you know I have opinions. I always recommend people do what interests them most,...
This is a popular post from a few years ago. I’ve updated it, and removed the paywall. I hope you find it useful. Among other things, it contains two of my favorite everyday sushi spots.
One of my all-time favorite pho...
Sticker for sale on LINE (the katakana says “kancho”)
Before my first visit to Japan, I was walking up the stairs when my Japanese-American buddy, who was walking behind me, suddenly poked...
Japan or Die - Issue #114
World’s Oldest Hotel
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I’m Algis, a real human person. I write Japan or Die, a weekly newsletter about how to eat, think, and travel like a local, based on my personal experiences living, working, and traveling in Japan. It's been recommended in Recomendo and Morning Brew.
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