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Second-Hand Shopping in Tokyo

Jan 20, 2026

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7 min read

Second-Hand Shopping in Tokyo

A practical guide to thrifting, vintage, and unexpected finds

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The Japan Genie
Walking an Old Road Through Japan: The Nakasendō Trail

Jan 13, 2026

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5 min read

Walking an Old Road Through Japan: The Nakasendō Trail

A quiet mountain route, old post towns, and why it’s stayed on my bucket list.

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The Japan Genie
City Pop: Japan’s 80s Soundtrack

Jan 6, 2026

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8 min read

City Pop: Japan’s 80s Soundtrack

Neon lights, late trains, and music that feels like driving nowhere at night.

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The Japan Genie
Tokyo Neighborhoods Most Tourists Never See

Dec 30, 2025

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5 min read

Tokyo Neighborhoods Most Tourists Never See

Old streets, local food, and a side of Tokyo most visitors miss.

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The Japan Genie
One Stop from Tokyo: Kawagoe

Dec 23, 2025

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5 min read

One Stop from Tokyo: Kawagoe

Old streets, snacks, and an easy half-day escape.

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The Japan Genie
Japan News Brief — Thu, 18 Dec 2025

Dec 18, 2025

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4 min read

Japan News Brief — Thu, 18 Dec 2025

A short, readable overview of what’s been happening in Japan this week — condensed, linked, and explained.

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The Japan Genie
How to Enjoy an Izakaya Like a Local

Dec 16, 2025

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7 min read

How to Enjoy an Izakaya Like a Local

The unwritten rules nobody tells you

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The Japan Genie
The Japanese Town Everyone Misses (But Shouldn’t)

Dec 9, 2025

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12 min read

The Japanese Town Everyone Misses (But Shouldn’t)

Old wooden houses, morning markets, and Japan at its slowest pace.

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The Japan Genie
Airbnb in Japan

Dec 2, 2025

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10 min read

Airbnb in Japan

A simple guide that removes all the guesswork.

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The Japan Genie

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This Is Why People Fall in Love With Japan.

Nov 25, 2025

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7 min read

This Is Why People Fall in Love With Japan.

A short conversation with Jason Grant that captures Japan’s magic.

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The Japan Genie
Don’t Book a Ryokan Until You Read This.

Nov 18, 2025

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10 min read

Don’t Book a Ryokan Until You Read This.

Everything you need to know before your first stay.

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The Japan Genie

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