The Tale of Genji , the Japanese novel that dazzled the West

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From island-hopping in southerly Okinawa to farm experiences in rural Aomori and skiing in far northern Hokkaido, this diverse archipelago offers intriguing local culture, ancient history and epic wilderness experiences around every corner — and deeper exploration reaps huge rewards

A happy band of travellers goes in search of a lost Japan

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