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Nagano Electric Railway offers a quieter, more local alternative to Japan’s famous high-speed trains. Instead of speed, it focuses on scenery, charm, and a slower pace. For some travelers, that ...

Toward Honshu’s southern tip, Japan’s largest island narrows, yet the landscape remains as dramatic as ever. Down here, the Setouchi region is a tapestry of hazy hills, palm-lined coast, and ...

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