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Daniel Catena's avatar

Such an authentic experience. That’s great you got to do CS in that part of Japan Ashleigh!

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Ashleigh at Travel Bugg's avatar

It was really great to meet Mew and his family, Dan! Hanging with CSers is the best 🥰

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Daniel Catena's avatar

Agreed on that!

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Brian's avatar

Awesome read. Someday I would like to visit Hokkaido, it looks epic. Thanks for sharing!

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Ashleigh at Travel Bugg's avatar

Thank you, Brian! I can’t recommend Hadano enough 😊

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KewtieBird’s Photo Journey's avatar

Looks so nice — and the view of Mt Fuji is amazing!

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Ashleigh at Travel Bugg's avatar

Definitely worth the visit!

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Courtney Cardini's avatar

Yes, this is why we travel! What an amazing experience. Local rural towns are always the best and people are always so friendly.

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Ashleigh at Travel Bugg's avatar

The people definitely make the place! Thanks for reading, Courtney 😊

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Flavio Massignan's avatar

Amazing, I'm happy for you, and I feel you!

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Ashleigh at Travel Bugg's avatar

Thank you, Flavio! I know you feel the same!

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Kayla Murphy's avatar

So cool! Stunning photos! Thank you for sharing :)

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Ashleigh at Travel Bugg's avatar

Thank you for reading, Kayla!

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Sharon Bugg's avatar

Awesome! Looks like a magical place!!

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Ashleigh at Travel Bugg's avatar

Thank you, one day we will all go with Alex!

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Jan van der Gaag's avatar

Beautiful written ... thanks for posting . we also didn't see Fujisan last September because too many clouds at Lake Kawaguchikoon and 2 weeks later from the Shinkansen train ride from Kyoto to Tokyo. So we will be back next year!

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Ashleigh at Travel Bugg's avatar

Thank you for your words, Jan. A great excuse for your next visit!

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Randy Herring's avatar

Thanks for sharing your story.

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Ashleigh at Travel Bugg's avatar

Thank you for reading, Randy 😊

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Jeanine Kitchel's avatar

Love the Top Ramen or Cup of Noodles museum, Ashleigh!! So cool! Japan looks so incredible. I've only yet been to Narita ): -- in other words, passing through.

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Ashleigh at Travel Bugg's avatar

Thank you, Jeanine, I know you will enjoy it when you do visit. The history alone is incredible!

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Dr Miki from Japan's avatar

Although I am japanese, this was my first time I heard about this place. I’ll definitely visit once I’m back in Japan. Thanks for sharing!!

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Ashleigh at Travel Bugg's avatar

Thank you, Miki, this comment really means a lot to me. I always appreciate when people explore new places in their home countries as well as abroad. 😌

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Lauren Landon's avatar

Japan is my first stop on my gap year... I can't wait. That Mt Fuji view!

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