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ex-section1 Jan 7, 2026

48 hours in Nagasaki

Forever marked by the atomic bombing of 1945 yet defined by resilience rather than ruin, Nagasaki is an atmospheric port city where Japanese, Chinese and European influences intertwine. Its walkable scale and layered history make it ideal for a thoughtful, unhurried weekend stay. (Jesse ...

ex-section1 Dec 18, 2025

Tiny bars, festive nights

Shinjuku’s iconic Golden Gai bar district, long a mix of nostalgia built on survival, today relies on steady international foot traffic, with proprietors increasingly relying on tourism to help sustain their tiny businesses during quieter times of the year. (Alex K.T. Martin, 2023)